Tennis

[Shaka Shart]

I hadn't been paying attention to any changes to her forehead.  I'll have to keep an eye out for that.  I wonder if it's a medical issue.

High melanin. A dentist told me that's bad

[MU82]

Alcaraz was noticeably rusty as he and Serena were eliminated in the second round. He'll need to play much better in singles to advance very far.

It nonetheless was entertaining watching them compete together.

[MuggsyB]

Djokovic just lost the 1st set in the USOpen.   His 77 straight 1st round gs wins in on the line.  No pun intended.  He looks quite sluggish and is spraying errors all over the place.  Will he wake up, or is he done?

[wadesworld]

Djokovic just lost the 1st set in the USOpen.   His 77 straight 1st round gs wins in on the line.  No pun intended.  He looks quite sluggish and is spraying errors all over the place.  Will he wake up, or is he done?

Novak is decidedly not woke. But also not dead because not vaxxed.

[MuggsyB]

Novak is decidedly not woke. But also not dead because not vaxxed.

The ball-boys look like they're wearing a MU potential jersey design down tbe road. 

[MU82]

"It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up. And then my whole body starts to collapse basically, cramping and pain - the back just gave up in the end and shoulder, and I couldn't close it out."

Djokovic is one of the most remarkable, accomplished athletes ever. But Father Time remains unbeaten.

[wadesworld]

Tits out today for Alcaraz.

[MuggsyB]

"It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up. And then my whole body starts to collapse basically, cramping and pain - the back just gave up in the end and shoulder, and I couldn't close it out."

Djokovic is one of the most remarkable, accomplished athletes ever. But Father Time remains unbeaten.

However, there are immortal jellyfish, Greenland 🦈 🦈, and Jonathan the 🐢 is at least 194 yrs old. 

[JWags85]

"It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up. And then my whole body starts to collapse basically, cramping and pain - the back just gave up in the end and shoulder, and I couldn't close it out."

Djokovic is one of the most remarkable, accomplished athletes ever. But Father Time remains unbeaten.

Due to his polarizing persona and career (would still be 100% accurate statement if the COVID vaccine controversy never happened), people (mostly parasocial ghouls on social media) will be dancing on his grave and rejoicing as he's breaking down ending his run.  But I was glancing at his career timeline after I saw he lost, and even without the topline accomplishments (most majors, most weeks as #1, most years as #1), his longevity is absolutely preposterous.  15 year stretch between his bookened majors (2008-2023) is amazing, but if you go appearances in major finals, it goes even further to 19 years (2007-2026).  Between 2007 and 2026, there were only 2 years he didn't make a Slam final (2009 and 2025).  But the most preposterous for me...between 2011 and 2023, a 12 year period, he won 23 Slams and in the Quarters (or earlier)...9 times. Just defies belief.  Oh and 1 of those was the 2020 US Open where he got DQ'd after accidentally hitting the linesman.

Given that his career was filled with 4-5 set matches where he started slow cause he knew he could grind down opponents in later sets with endurance/technique/stamina, its beyond freakish that he's been able to play this long at a meaningful top level and miss no real extended time due to injuries.

[MU82]

It's hard to argue he's not the best ever - and I say that as a huge Rafa fan.

He's been a great foil, too, and sports needs those!

[MuggsyB]

How dia Alcaraz look today?  Ty.

[Uncle Rico]

How dia Alcaraz look today?  Ty.

Like a foreigner

[MuggsyB]

Like a foreigner

Like a foreigner

Perhaps you should teach a class on using sarcasm for virtue signaling?

[BM1090]

There's a lot of talent in Martin Damm's racquet if he puts it together. Moves really well for a 6'8 kid too.

Bump.

He's starting to put it together. Not quite there yet, but up from 160 to 90. Would bet he works his way into the top 40-50 next year.

[Shaka Shart]

"It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up. And then my whole body starts to collapse basically, cramping and pain - the back just gave up in the end and shoulder, and I couldn't close it out."

Djokovic is one of the most remarkable, accomplished athletes ever. But Father Time remains unbeaten.

That's the reaction in mequon when a minority gets an academic scholarship to Marquette

Bump.

He's starting to put it together. Not quite there yet, but up from 160 to 90. Would bet he works his way into the top 40-50 next year.

he's just got class and "it", unlike his opponent who is a real punk. SMH

[BM1090]

Foe would have lost that match last year. So glad his commitment and fitness are back. Great seeing him play good tennis again.

Great chance to make a run here. Even better chance to make the ATP finals.

[Uncle Rico]

Perhaps you should teach a class on using sarcasm for virtue signaling?

Did you hear that phrase on Fox News?

[MU82]

This shot by No. 21 seed Anna Kalinskaya was called out by the ELC Live system.



It was so obviously in that the call surprised pretty much everyone in the stadium. But for some reason, the umpire didn't use "complete protocols" (as USTA officials later admitted), and no video review was enacted. So the call stood. Thankfully, Kalinskaya still won the match.

I've liked that the ELC system has resulted in better calls, faster play and few arguments. But when it gets one wrong, as obviously can happen, the freakin' umpire needs to follow the rules. Hopefully, this umpire doesn't work another match in the tournament.

[MuggsyB]

Zverev is in some trouble, but I'm not sure Sonego can pull this off.

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  I expect Zverev to win in 5 but that was some serious fireworks to close the 4th.  Sonego is serving out of his mind. 

[Shaka Shart]

Wow.  I expect Zverev to win in 5 but that was some serious fireworks to close the 4th.  Sonego is serving out of his mind. 

They've completed 3 sets dingbat

[MuggsyB]

They've completed 3 sets dingbat

I meant the 3rd.

[MU82]

Djokovic will fall out of the top 10 when the next ATP rankings are released on Sept. 14.

That will mark the first time since Oct. 7, 2002, that neither Djokovic nor Federer nor Nadal will be in the top 10 — a 1,249-week stretch.

[Shaka Shart]

Djokovic will fall out of the top 10 when the next ATP rankings are released on Sept. 14.

That will mark the first time since Oct. 7, 2002, that neither Djokovic nor Federer nor Nadal will be in the top 10 — a 1,249-week stretch.

On one hand, end of an era we were blessed to witness.

On the other, bring on more chaos

[Shaka Shart]

Fritz executed his five point plan today