Tennis

[Uncle Rico]

Color me surprised Tiafoe won in straight sets. Medvedev must have let him win. I'm going with Michelson in the quarters though, he just has the intangibles that Tiafoe doesn't

If Tiafoe wins, I'm boycotting tennis

[MuggsyB]

It is unfortunate that 3 of the remaining 4 American men are on the same side of the draw. 

Zverev appears to have a leisurely stroll to the Finals which is also not good. 

[MU82]

Paul really didn't play poorly today - made a lot of great shots. But Alcaraz was sensational.

If Carlos keeps playing like that, especially if he serves a little better, nobody's gonna beat him.

[MuggsyB]

Paul really didn't play poorly today - made a lot of great shots. But Alcaraz was sensational.

If Carlos keeps playing like that, especially if he serves a little better, nobody's gonna beat him.

Was he considerably better than the prior round?  Ty. 

[BM1090]

Tien has played well but he's only done what he's supposed to do:  beat players that are not as good as him.  His next match against Khachanov will be a test because that's exactly the type he has trouble with:  Big Serve / Powerful baseline.  I predict several more Americans out in R4.  No way Paul beats Alcaraz, Medvedev will beat Tiafoe, Etcheverry beats Michelson and Khachanov has a very good chance to beat Tien.  Leaves only Shelton.

Lol. Tiafoe and Michelsen win in straights.

Tough match for Tien but he's playing great right now. Mensik is a great server too and he toughed that one out. If he does win, I think he handles the winner of Cerundolo/BlockX.

[BM1090]

Paul really didn't play poorly today - made a lot of great shots. But Alcaraz was sensational.

If Carlos keeps playing like that, especially if he serves a little better, nobody's gonna beat him.

Shelton has a chance with his power IF the wrist is nagging at all. Otherwise, I agree. Tiafoe probably the best chance of the Americans to beat Carlos, but I don't see it.

Solid chance we have 4 American men in the final 8. Even if it's 3, it's great to see the improvement across the board.

[MuggsyB]

Lol. Tiafoe and Michelsen win in straights.

Tough match for Tien but he's playing great right now. Mensik is a great server too and he toughed that one out. If he does win, I think he handles the winner of Cerundolo/BlockX.

100% correct.  Mensik is a big-time talent and up and comer. 

[MuggsyB]

Tbis was a very solid day for 🇺🇸 tennis.

[MU82]

Shelton has a chance with his power IF the wrist is nagging at all. Otherwise, I agree. Tiafoe probably the best chance of the Americans to beat Carlos, but I don't see it.

Solid chance we have 4 American men in the final 8. Even if it's 3, it's great to see the improvement across the board.

I loved watching tennis during the Big 3 Era, with Rafa being by far my fave. And Alcaraz has been my favorite player since Rafa no longer could play at a championship level.

I don't root for players because they are from one country or another. But sure, for those who think it's important that U.S. players do well, I get the enthusiasm now.

Shelton certainly has a chance against Carlos, but I think he'll be too mistake-prone to beat the best player in the world on Tuesday.