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Joker has withdrawn from the US Open, sad but understandable. He's 37, he gave everything he had to win the gold for Serbia in Paris. He's probably gassed and doesn't want to go out early in the tournament.
I've always been indifferent to Joker, then I became a fan after his Wimbledon interview. Come to think of it, I became a fan of Zlatan for the same reason.
I've always been indifferent to Joker, then I became a fan after his Wimbledon interview. Come to think of it, I became a fan of Zlatan for the same reason.
Good to hear that Joker will play.
Time to address the Clostebol controversy. I believe Sinner when he says he did nothing wrong. Clostebol is a cortisone family drug used for skin wounds and burns, it's also the active ingredient in sunscreens. Sinner having fair skin was using it as a preventive measure against sunburn. After the Simona Halep fiasco, the ATP was leery of suspending Sinner.
Time to address the Clostebol controversy. I believe Sinner when he says he did nothing wrong. Clostebol is a cortisone family drug used for skin wounds and burns, it's also the active ingredient in sunscreens. Sinner having fair skin was using it as a preventive measure against sunburn. After the Simona Halep fiasco, the ATP was leery of suspending Sinner.
1GA has a very easy draw. Who can stop this girl from winning her second US Open Grand Slam title?
LOLWell, Sabalenka for one. She just beat Iga 6-3, 6-3 in Cincinatti.
1GA has a very easy draw. Who can stop this girl from winning her second US Open Grand Slam title?
Sabalenka and Rybakina have more power than Iga but they are erratic. Imho being a mother has grounded Naomi Osaka, she's Iga's biggest threat.
Five Canadians in the singles draw. Weird that all 5 played on Tuesday and none on Monday. Even more weird that the only one who advanced to the 2nd round is Gabriel Diallo, with Felix and Shapo both losing in straight sets (sigh…) and Leylah and Bianca losing tough matches in 3 sets. Doesn’t look like a Canadian will win a Grand Slam tournament in the near future.
^ Even my favorite Toronto born gal Emma who also carries a Canadian passport lost as well in Round 1.
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I'm happy for Sofia Kenin, she's been through so much adversity.
Charles Barkley pissed me off when he said Canadians are soft. I have to grudgingly admit he's right, on paper Bianca should never lose to Jasmine.
Charles Barkley pissed me off when he said Canadians are soft. I have to grudgingly admit he's right, on paper Bianca should never lose to Jasmine.
^ H2H is now 3-0 for Paolini over Andreescu. All matches from Grand Slams in 2024.
I just watched the Diallo match and was thoroughly impressed. He's into the 3rd round after beating the 24th seed in 4 sets.
I'm gonna say right now that he will have a better career and ranking than either Felix or Shap achieved. He knows how to work points unlike Denis the headcase and seems to have ice in his veins unlike Felix the choke. He seems calm and composed. Even in the post game interview, he barely smiled. Very business like.
A big thing that he has going for him is his build. 6'8" and sinewy. He moves very well for a big man and with a big wing span and can cover a lot of the court and the net. He comes to the net at very opportune times during a point (didn't see a lot of serve and volley) and is a good volleyer when he did come in. As well, with his height he's hard to lob over. It also gives him a big advantage serving both in terms of speed and being able to come down steeper. As he gains experience and muscle he will be a force to be reckoned with.
Barring injury, he'll be AT LEAST top 5 within 2 years and unlike the aforementioned other 2, will maintain a lofty ranking.
He plays Tommy Paul next round. No predictions for that match because this is all very new for him. He could be the breakout star of this Open, but he'll have to beat Paul. If he does, everybody will be talking about him.
Or I could be totally wrong and he'll just be another bum from Canada.
I'm gonna say right now that he will have a better career and ranking than either Felix or Shap achieved. He knows how to work points unlike Denis the headcase and seems to have ice in his veins unlike Felix the choke. He seems calm and composed. Even in the post game interview, he barely smiled. Very business like.
A big thing that he has going for him is his build. 6'8" and sinewy. He moves very well for a big man and with a big wing span and can cover a lot of the court and the net. He comes to the net at very opportune times during a point (didn't see a lot of serve and volley) and is a good volleyer when he did come in. As well, with his height he's hard to lob over. It also gives him a big advantage serving both in terms of speed and being able to come down steeper. As he gains experience and muscle he will be a force to be reckoned with.
Barring injury, he'll be AT LEAST top 5 within 2 years and unlike the aforementioned other 2, will maintain a lofty ranking.
He plays Tommy Paul next round. No predictions for that match because this is all very new for him. He could be the breakout star of this Open, but he'll have to beat Paul. If he does, everybody will be talking about him.
Or I could be totally wrong and he'll just be another bum from Canada.
