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Hmm, maybe I need begin a new thread of women's singles players. I can't even watch the men, as just getting back into tennis & they're not set in my mind yet. But it seems there's a lack of luster on here re women's champs. Hmm. I liked Federer from yrs ago but he seems to fallen into disfavor amongst folks on here.
Anywho, just thought I'd drop in to see if anything new but seems it is still all men's tennis -- devoid of the ladies matches. Ok, keep postin'.
Yeah sorry, I don't really watch the women's tour. I used to know more about it but there are a lot of players I haven't heard of. I like Halep though. Back in the day Clijsters was my favorite.
The reason we are talking about Nadal so much is that myself and swayalot are Nadal fans. Derek is a Djokovic fan.
I love Federer too. But Nadal is my favorite player.
Hmm, maybe I need begin a new thread of women's singles players. I can't even watch the men, as just getting back into tennis & they're not set in my mind yet. But it seems there's a lack of luster on here re women's champs. Hmm. I liked Federer from yrs ago but he seems to fallen into disfavor amongst folks on here.
Anywho, just thought I'd drop in to see if anything new but seems it is still all men's tennis -- devoid of the ladies matches. Ok, keep postin'.
I like Halep out of the women's, although I don't follow it as closely as the men's, here's hoping she can get her 1st slam after the disappointment at the French.
I'm way oldschool, so date back to Ilie Nastase & Connors & Billie Jean & Martina & even Bobby Riggs' days. Yes, Hingis was a great player & Ostapenko (from Latvia -- & so my mom's side is from Lithuania, thus v closely related) & so I like her. I'm 1/2 polish so Radawanska & of course, gorgeous Caroline Woz -- are favs of mine by virtue of Pollocks, lol.
Ok, let's keep balance & parity on here & have men's & ladies' matches discussed if poss. Thx again tho to all making this thread well worth reading w/ great insights & analysis.
I think alltime ladies fav for me is tho: Gabriela Sabatini! Wow, what a beautiful lady & not-s-bad tenny player I might add. You se I'm partial to Italian players -- & Giorgi is the best lookin gal at Wimbledon '17 overall IMHO.
I'm way oldschool, so date back to Ilie Nastase & Connors & Billie Jean & Martina & even Bobby Riggs' days. Yes, Hingis was a great player & Ostapenko (from Latvia -- & so my mom's side is from Lithuania, thus v closely related) & so I like her. I'm 1/2 polish so Radawanska & of course, gorgeous Caroline Woz -- are favs of mine by virtue of Pollocks, lol.
Ok, let's keep balance & parity on here & have men's & ladies' matches discussed if poss. Thx again tho to all making this thread well worth reading w/ great insights & analysis.
I think alltime ladies fav for me is tho: Gabriela Sabatini! Wow, what a beautiful lady & not-s-bad tenny player I might add. You se I'm partial to Italian players -- & Giorgi is the best lookin gal at Wimbledon '17 overall IMHO.
Hopefully Ostapenko and Venus Williams win their 4th Round matches, so they'll meet in the QF.
I never watched women's tennis in the 1980s.
Hingis brought me into women's tennis in the mid90s.
But I was watching men's tennis since the 1980s.
Andy Murray holds onto the Number 1 spot as a result as well, and could be the first currently slamless Number 1 in a while if he does not defend his title at Wimbledon.
Federer beat his namesake Baby Fed, and Cilic and Raonic are through. Thiem has lost to old stager and perennial chaser Berdych.
Djoker has to wait until tomorrow to play.
Some upsets on the women's side with Kerber losing to Muguruza. Wozniaki crashing out and Radwanska losing to veteran Kuznetsova.
Not overly surprised about Nadal but I did think he would take this after forcing a fifth. Had some of his passing shots been there, he would have won this. Oh well. I hope he continues his good form into the hardcourt season because I do think he can contend for the US Open if his serve keeps up.
Murray handled Paire rather well and moved well also. I still think he's a good bet to defend his title. Federer hasn't really been challenged yet.
Always glad to see a Kuznetsova win, I've always liked her for her powerful game.
It was kind of ridiculous the Wimbledon organizers didn't move the Djokovic/Mannarino match to Centre Court after the Federer/Dimitrov match ended.
On the women's side, watch out for Kuznetsova.
Incidentally, I have to agree that Camila Giorgi is very easy on the eyes. I saw her play in person at last year's Citi Open in DC (which I'll be attending again this year in a few weeks - bought a full week pass again).
It was kind of ridiculous the Wimbledon organizers didn't move the Djokovic/Mannarino match to Centre Court after the Federer/Dimitrov match ended.
I just never will get tennis. Matches going 4+ hours aren't uncommon; not enough time and venues allotted to ensure matches don't get put off by a day is absurd; now rest is an issue for the Djokovic/Mannarino winner for no good reason, not to mention fans have to alter their plans. Sorry, but not using a tie breaker for the 5th set is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of in any sport; its good enough in every other set and good enough for the vast majority of tournaments in every set. Suddenly we need a 5th set drainer to go potentially much longer?? You need to break the opponent's serve to win in a tie breaker. I don't understand why that isn't good enough in a few select tournaments. The Super Bowl doesn't extend quarters from 15 to 20 minutes long. The NCAA Final Four doesn't suddenly becomes two 30 minute halves instead of 20 minutes.
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