Tennis 2022

[selectivememory]

hope simona wins the whole thing, she won't get many more shots

Yeah, that defensive game probably isn't built to last deep into her thirties. And she was very unlucky with how it went when she made the AO final a few years back, so it would be pretty sweet to see her win it now. Draw's opened up nicely for her to make the semis at least.

[rjd2]

Not sure Mertens done ought of note in the last few months but cruising along.

Collins is a bit of a berk, definitely get the vibe that she was all in on Clinton in 2016 and hasn't recovered from the loss , but it was a fun match with Tauson who can't be far away from really breaking through big time.

[selectivememory]

Oof. I'd heard Keys was in some blistering form here, but she really is looking good. Badosa just blasted off the court.

[chveik]

yeah that was pretty ruthless from her

[rjd2]

She was scratchy the other night was Keys so a small shock, but yeah when in the zone she is so good.

Badosa is talented but has done sfa in slams so far.

Aza gone which is also pleasing but a little perplexing as she excellent v Svitolina.

[Deanjam]

God that Shapovalov/Zverev result felt good.

[selectivememory]

Nice one Shapo. May Zverev continue to flop every time he comes up against half decent opposition in the slams.

[buttgammon]

Enjoyed watching Monfils win this morning, although he did look done in by the end of the match.

It's a minor gripe but have Eurosport ever successfully shown the first point of a set?

[Deanjam]

It's a minor gripe but have Eurosport ever successfully shown the first point of a set?

No. Just be thankful they don't turn over before the end for some skiing.

[buttgammon]

No. Just be thankful they don't turn over before the end for some skiing.

I happened to be watching at the time - that was unforgivable!

[Deanjam]

No allez Cornet? Come on French fans! Turning into a good slam for the French.

[selectivememory]

Bottom half of the draw pretty open now. Swiatek's in a real fight with Cirstea, and if she doesn't make it through, the only top seed left is Sabalenka with her malfunctioning serve.

[selectivememory]

Swiatek's squeaked through that one. Real consistent performer at the majors now; keeps making the second week and has only really lost to very good players since she won RG. Real chance at making the final here, though I guess a lot will depend on how Sabalenka does.

[selectivememory]

Just when you think Sabalenka's turned the match around, she throws in three double faults and gets broken to love. Kind of wanted her to win this one, would have enjoyed her up against Swiatek.

Edit: and then she saves four match points and breaks back, and then holds easily. Loving the absolute chaos of her matches lately.

[selectivememory]

Quarters then:

Barty - Pegula
Keys - Krejcikova
Collins - Cornet
Swiatek - Kanepi

Nadal - Shapovalov
Monfils - Berrettini
Tsitsipas - Sinner
Medvedev - Auger-Aliassime

Pretty good line up. Can genuinely say I'm happy with any men's winner now, which is very rare at this stage.

[Deanjam]

My choices would be Barty (for the home fans) and Monfils.

[selectivememory]

I'd also like Barty to win, partly for the home crowd thing, partly because I think she's better than everyone else and it would be nice to have a strong and undisputed no.1 in the WTA. She's been a bit of an underachiever in the majors thus far, though still has plenty of time to make up for it.

Would happily settle for Swiatek, Keys, Krejcikova or even Collins though.

And yeah, Monfils would definitely be my preference.

[druss]

Quarters then:

Barty - Pegula
Keys - Krejcikova
Collins - Cornet
Swiatek - Kanepi

Nadal - Shapovalov
Monfils - Berrettini
Tsitsipas - Sinner
Medvedev - Auger-Aliassime

Pretty good line up. Can genuinely say I'm happy with any men's winner now, which is very rare at this stage.

It's "anyone but Nadal" for me.

[chveik]

wild shit

sabalenka has no business being no. 2, she's a mess

[chveik]

anyone got a stream?

[selectivememory]

Unfortunately not. Watching it on Eurosport. Haven't found a decent stream in a while.

[selectivememory]

Tough match-up for Monfils. Playing really well at times, but Berrettini's just so solid, and his level doesn't seem to drop. Ah, well.

[selectivememory]

Allez! The fightback is on.

[druss]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60124407

He's right of course. I find Nadal unwatchable due to the amount of time he takes between points, must be even more frustrating when you are playing against him.

[selectivememory]

Damn. Couldn't keep the intensity up into the final set. But Berrettini was very impressive. Definitely has a shot against Rafa.

[selectivememory]

Brilliant match here between Medvedev and FAA. Didn't know Felix had a performance like this in him.

[buttgammon]

Really enjoying this match. Auger-Aliassime seems to have responded well to losing match point and then the fourth set.

[buttgammon]

I jinxed that..,

[selectivememory]

That felt like the first dip in his level. For four hours he's been so solid. Might just cost him the match though unfortunately.

[buttgammon]

Bloody hell, that was some match.