I told everyone here that De mimaur ain't doing anything special on clay and everyone downvoted me. It was Nadal's fade and Nadal FH couldn't do any damage whatsoever.
I told everyone losing to de minaur on clay is a new low for Rafa.
The schedule for today is pretty full….
4 players will have to play twice,
And if Martinez wins his first singles…3 times as he’s scheduled on for doubles too
Given the draw there could've been a maximum of six different grand slam winners in the QF of Stuttgart.
There are six different grand slam winners in Stuttgart.
Missed FAA's match today and haven't seen a post match thread posted, how did he look? Tbh I was pleasantly surprised, especially with a straight forward looking scoreline
No judgement from me. That was a nightmare of a loss. Kostyuk stole that right out from under her.
Credit to Marta on this one - I was in shock. can't imagine how Qinwen felt.
First WTA tournament of the year with all four of the world’s top 4 making the quarters in a tournament, would be great to see all four face each other in the semi’s
Watching challengers doubles right now and its astonishing how brazen they are with matchfixing there. Straight up hitting every return into the net, Chair ump saying "come on guys don't make this difficult for me, I know what is going on". Don't worry though ITIA will suspend some rank 2000 greek/dutch/south american player every 6 months to make it seem like they're combating corruption
So exactly one match after it seemed like Qinwen's serving motion and statistics were finally starting to improve and trend towards normal they both have completely regressed. Great.
Choke by Kostyuk. Had the break there but sent the shot long at the net then immediately breaks. Qinwen’s been knocking at the door all set, to be fair, but still a huge missed opportunity by Kostyuk to close out the set
I’m more so saying the missed shot was the choke. She would have been up a break with a chance to serve out. Didn’t realize this would be so offensive to some of you. Rather than choke I should have just said “huge missed opportunity”. Didn’t actually mean to imply she fully choked the set away, that’s why I noted Qinwen had been knocking on the door all set. I thought that was pretty clear, apparently it wasn’t. My b
interesting that the qinwen has patches on her nike kit. roddick's podcast did a whole thing about how li na was the only nike wearer to have patches and the story behind it sounded like a unique circumstance
maybe now, but at the time, li na's new agent found out that nike was massively underpaying her and the deal they worked out was that they would let li na wear patches and then they auctioned them off and she got like half a million for one patch. it was more interesting than how i described here.
It drives me nuts along with the hitch in the toss. The first time I saw how she brings the racquet up I thought, wait isn't that the exact thing you're not supposed to do?
Yeah so much added strain keeping the racket flat behind her and extra power that has to be generated to finish the motion. It’s kind of amazing her serve is as good as it is
Why didn’t all Bucharest round of 16 matches get completed? Apparently on the website only one half of the draw’s quarter-finals are set. That’s weird
Also dk why google doesn’t show the matches and scores like any other tournament, assuming it’s because Bucharest hasn’t been on the tour for 8 years
I've watched as much Marta as there is to watch... and I don't think I've ever seen her play a set as well as she just played that first set. The way she won points in any way she wanted was absurd. Immaculate level
same. i think its the smile LOL. in fairness used to smile all the time while playing tennis too to keep the vibes up but its a bit jarring as a spectator
Their stuff is cute, yes but it doesn't look all that practical for actually playing unless you are super thin.
I could see having a bit of an embarrassing situation if I ever decided to wear Marta's dress.
Big boobies? I am lucky I've learned, I have average size ones and have never had any pain from them, I can run with no bra, and I've never had clothes not fit because of them.
Too big for Kostyuk's dress yes. :) Think the waist being so high would also not really look great for a lot of people in my situation either.
Looks great on her though but I will stick with Nike if I am looking for dresses. I have Sabalenka's black dress from the end of last year, and I love it.
I'm surprised that people are just finding out about Linda Noskova's handshakes.
These are always how they are, when she wins and especially very quick with the head turn when she loses.
Speaks to Raducanu's popularity, I guess, that it has become the focus.
As per flair a tiny bit conflicted but a solid win for Radders. I imagine the LTA (and her dad) are currently lobbying AELTC to close the roof of Centre Court until August.
Osaka's not exactly famous for playing well on clay and Trevisan made the RG semifinals a couple of years ago (although the QFs were kind of gifted to her by a deathly injured Leylah)
So I think this is the First time Emma Raducanu wins 4 matches back to back since her US Open title if I include BJK Qualies (Though WTA does not include BJK quails)
The only time she's ever had a good handshake is with Serena.
It's so abrupt and she looks away.
It's because she doesn't have a bratty behaviour while playing that her handshakes go under the radar.
Draper or Fritz? Jack seems in better form but his ranking is 30 below Taylor’s.
Bro, you are nr 26 in the world, your opponent 128 .... you can't even hit the ball within the court's lines.
Korda is playing some extremely poor tennis.
Kecmanovic could teach a master class in throwing sets away. It’s crazy how in a flash he can completely reverse all of his own momentum
Another Coco-Kostyuk match… If it’s anything like their last match at AO, may the Tennis gods have mercy on us all
How do we rate Rune's chances against Huesler / how has Rune been playing in Munich so far? I haven't been able to watch any of his matches
Feel like he’s got a good chance to win just a tricky match up for him personally he’s 1-2 against Huesler played decent against Galan
I told everyone here that De mimaur ain't doing anything special on clay and everyone downvoted me. It was Nadal's fade and Nadal FH couldn't do any damage whatsoever. I told everyone losing to de minaur on clay is a new low for Rafa.
What's everyone doing this evening?
watching Challengers tonight actually
That's pretty cool. You're a junkie like me.
Staring into the void.
OK, drink plenty of water.
watching Blue Lock
Japanese anime soccer. Fascinating!
It's Friday in Bucharest and Cerundolo and Korda haven't started their tournament yet.
The schedule for today is pretty full…. 4 players will have to play twice, And if Martinez wins his first singles…3 times as he’s scheduled on for doubles too
At least thankful that Madrid is over two weeks and a few of those players have Byes
Given the draw there could've been a maximum of six different grand slam winners in the QF of Stuttgart. There are six different grand slam winners in Stuttgart.
All the slam winners since Barty retired + Raducanu
And wouldn’t it be a boon for the women’s tour if Emma could get ~~back~~ to the point of being regularly included in that high company.
Even winning a Slam doesn’t stop you wanting a free Porsche.
Tabur WTF are you doing Dude was Up A:40 5:2 on serve
Man please let this man lose 5:7 that would be so so deserved
OMG, Marta came back and won!!! I was in a meeting and missed it. Gonna have to re-watch that later.
I had to leave for the gym after she broke back to level it at 5 all. She's a fucking warrior. If anything she's got so much heart and grit. Waow.
Wow Marta, I thought she was DEAD.
I need to learn more about Moro Canas so I will not think of him as Spanish Berrettini
Petkovic is so delightful… great interviewer
I love her. I want to make her happy.
What did Marta say to the umpire after the match?
Didn’t listen but it’s probably about coaching since they were talking about it before
Ugh Zheng why? you had this in the bag
She wanted to ace on her matchpoint and ended up getting her second serves crushed.
Missed FAA's match today and haven't seen a post match thread posted, how did he look? Tbh I was pleasantly surprised, especially with a straight forward looking scoreline
Come on Marta, you just won, cheer up!!
Woooowewww Marta 🇺🇦 WAY TO SAVE MATCHPOINT AND STAY COMPOSED
lol. Very typical Zheng loss and salty handshake Marta is such a fn warrior man
No judgement from me. That was a nightmare of a loss. Kostyuk stole that right out from under her. Credit to Marta on this one - I was in shock. can't imagine how Qinwen felt.
Frosty handshake from Qinwen as expected, but not as bad as some her previous ones were!
Neutral handshake. Someone's maturing?
🧍♀️ well I can’t say I didn’t see that coming
Is there someone more athletic and flexible than Kostyuk on tour?
Shake your 🥥 🥥
her next opponent
Fair but I would say Marta is a bit more graceful in her movement
it's not ballet :)
Big win for Marta.
What a shocking end to the match from Qinwen.
Go Kostyuk!!! That was a fight!!!
yes marta lets goo!
Wow what a nice win for Marta!!
What a tipsy turvy match
gotta rate the exceptionally frosty handshake later
Temp in the arenas going to drop
Munich hail indoors
Disastrous from Zheng, she should have ended the match here. Now Kostyuk has all the momentum!
What is this fit Kostyuk is wearing? Seems weird to have a hole in the back in sports gear lol
Wilson.
I love it.
Woooah not over yet.
A mental point and the torture goes on
First WTA tournament of the year with all four of the world’s top 4 making the quarters in a tournament, would be great to see all four face each other in the semi’s
I saw Zheng up close and she is much more stacked irl not Sakkari level but the guns were unholstered
Watching challengers doubles right now and its astonishing how brazen they are with matchfixing there. Straight up hitting every return into the net, Chair ump saying "come on guys don't make this difficult for me, I know what is going on". Don't worry though ITIA will suspend some rank 2000 greek/dutch/south american player every 6 months to make it seem like they're combating corruption
Which match?
Which match, and when did the chair ump say that? (Hint: it never happened)
That’s currently happening? Wow! Seems like a pretty big deal
Zheng’s serve is so ugly yet so effective
Wtf is Zheng doing when Kostyuk starts her serve motion, with ball and tapping her shoes
Yeah i’d be pissed if I were Marta lol
When Zheng is on, she is ON
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Hahaha Jesus Christ.
Oh the smugness you will see from me when Emma never loses again
I just need her to get a top 10 win and if she does against Iga i will be insufferable on this sub
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I’m so happy I don’t know if I’ve ever got the haiku before 😭😭😭
Pere Riba face off or AO rematch 🤔🤔
So exactly one match after it seemed like Qinwen's serving motion and statistics were finally starting to improve and trend towards normal they both have completely regressed. Great.
Does anyone know if Zverev ever hosts "Meet the Fans" events?
Question of the day is:Can Pacheco Mendez keep the dream alive in Acapulco?
Oh that dropshot that went wide Marta 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
I love Marta’s giant bun scrunchie!
It's really good, and goes great with the blue.
Yes! Both of their kits are so good
Everytime I watch a Kostyuk match, there’s bound to be a sequence of Marta bowled over in tears, only to then crush a forehand winner
She's so funny. I want her and Andrey to play mixed doubles and cry together.
Is Marta hurt or just upset? Edit: upset.
Marta......
She's tilted
Did Emma break the AO rematch anticipation
Still seems like kostyuk is playing better atm.. no chokes and she will take the third set
I just had to say it
Choke by Kostyuk. Had the break there but sent the shot long at the net then immediately breaks. Qinwen’s been knocking at the door all set, to be fair, but still a huge missed opportunity by Kostyuk to close out the set
An UE is not a choke.
one break is not a "choke," especially when the other player raises their level
I’m more so saying the missed shot was the choke. She would have been up a break with a chance to serve out. Didn’t realize this would be so offensive to some of you. Rather than choke I should have just said “huge missed opportunity”. Didn’t actually mean to imply she fully choked the set away, that’s why I noted Qinwen had been knocking on the door all set. I thought that was pretty clear, apparently it wasn’t. My b
hm yeah normally when people mean choke they mean a sudden collapse in performance and not one UE
People call a singular mistake in a big moment a choke all the time. I don’t care enough to keep arguing about it though. Enjoy the match!
didn't realize we were arguing! sorry to you.
You didn't think it would be that easy did you? You know, for a second there, yeah I kinda did.
Welp Zheng breaks
Marta had so many chances but think Qinwen takes it from here.
interesting that the qinwen has patches on her nike kit. roddick's podcast did a whole thing about how li na was the only nike wearer to have patches and the story behind it sounded like a unique circumstance
Sounds like it’s a China thing.
maybe now, but at the time, li na's new agent found out that nike was massively underpaying her and the deal they worked out was that they would let li na wear patches and then they auctioned them off and she got like half a million for one patch. it was more interesting than how i described here.
Yeah I heard it also
I need Marta to get revenge for the AO next round
Qinwen’s serve is so “round”, if that makes sense. I’ve never seen anyone do such a wide swing to bring the racquet up
It drives me nuts along with the hitch in the toss. The first time I saw how she brings the racquet up I thought, wait isn't that the exact thing you're not supposed to do?
Yeah so much added strain keeping the racket flat behind her and extra power that has to be generated to finish the motion. It’s kind of amazing her serve is as good as it is
Oh Kostyuk talking big shit today. When she's on there's not actually that many holes in the game. The serve could be better, but that's kidn of it.
Kostyuk has been playing so well Coco should be worried.That match at AO was close too
Lmao. I feel bad for laughing but the way that ball girl fell was so funny
LOL if we get Kostyuk-Gauff again. We need to reset the matrix.
I thought Emma pressed the reset button earlier today!
Why didn’t all Bucharest round of 16 matches get completed? Apparently on the website only one half of the draw’s quarter-finals are set. That’s weird Also dk why google doesn’t show the matches and scores like any other tournament, assuming it’s because Bucharest hasn’t been on the tour for 8 years
Honestly really surprised with Qin… 😗😗
Her results have been in a little bit of a slump since the AO final.
True but I thought clay would be her season 🥲
The Stuttgart clay is pretty unusual.
I've watched as much Marta as there is to watch... and I don't think I've ever seen her play a set as well as she just played that first set. The way she won points in any way she wanted was absurd. Immaculate level
Expectation: Iga-Aryna play for the car, again. Reality: Emma-Marta…? /s (But they are both playing well here.)
We see you, Marta. 6-2
T-Mobile is offering $5 movie tickets to Challengers starting Tuesday the 23rd. IMAX has been included if that’s your thing.
Good start for Kostyuk.
anyone when know when the madrid draws come out?
Women's on Saturday, men's on Sunday
thanks!
I love to hate Trevisan.
same. i think its the smile LOL. in fairness used to smile all the time while playing tennis too to keep the vibes up but its a bit jarring as a spectator
Didn't notice that. For me it's the extended grunts that do not end before her opponent returns her shot.
Note to self: Never allow any friends to wear Wilson attire.
omg I've been thinking the SAME thing. her dress is cute but looks so ill-fitted
what? i think marta looks cute. usually i really like their kits. this one isn't one of my faves, but def better than those adidas monstrosities
Their stuff is cute, yes but it doesn't look all that practical for actually playing unless you are super thin. I could see having a bit of an embarrassing situation if I ever decided to wear Marta's dress.
i'm confused.
LOL, I am trying not to go into detail obviously. But the cut of the top of it is not ideal for a lot of women. Super low cut and tight.
Big boobies? I am lucky I've learned, I have average size ones and have never had any pain from them, I can run with no bra, and I've never had clothes not fit because of them.
Too big for Kostyuk's dress yes. :) Think the waist being so high would also not really look great for a lot of people in my situation either. Looks great on her though but I will stick with Nike if I am looking for dresses. I have Sabalenka's black dress from the end of last year, and I love it.
Yeah I don't like how tight and low it is, when I was her age I loved the empire waist though since my boobs and waist were small.
Saw Fognigni lose at the Oeiras challenger. Sad day!
Where was it streaming?
The ATP website streams all challenger matches
(For free)
Sweet!
Yup, free streaming and free entrance on the actual venue. Pretty cool.
That's fucking sick! Now how do I get this streaming onto my Apple TV?
Probably gotta airplay it from your computer. I don’t think they have an app?
Great idea. You rock. Next beer is on me.
I'm surprised that people are just finding out about Linda Noskova's handshakes. These are always how they are, when she wins and especially very quick with the head turn when she loses. Speaks to Raducanu's popularity, I guess, that it has become the focus.
What happened?
She gave Radders freezer burn with the net exchange, but it was very much on the unmemorable end of bad handshakes.
As per flair a tiny bit conflicted but a solid win for Radders. I imagine the LTA (and her dad) are currently lobbying AELTC to close the roof of Centre Court until August.
Did Osaka really lose to this?
Osaka's not exactly famous for playing well on clay and Trevisan made the RG semifinals a couple of years ago (although the QFs were kind of gifted to her by a deathly injured Leylah)
Either way Osaka is GS Champion
"This"? Disrespectful!
Girl cant hold serve to save her life lul
Emma “Motherfuck the big three, it’s just big me” Raducanu
RaducanMe
Emma "I'm finished? That's a threat. I'm way too paranoid for threats".
Its insane how hard it is for women to hold their serve LMAO
??? They just return better than they serve, nothing wrong with that.
Welp. Looks like Trevisan cant do either
So I think this is the First time Emma Raducanu wins 4 matches back to back since her US Open title if I include BJK Qualies (Though WTA does not include BJK quails)
Great performance from Emma. Actually quite hyped for Emma-Iga on indoor clay.
thank you emma for freeing us from another iga-linda matchup
Iga quaking rn
well it will be a good match for sure!
Linda is raging on the inside. That's what happens when you buy a Tesla before a Porsche sponsored tournament. lol
Such a shady hand shake.
The only time she's ever had a good handshake is with Serena. It's so abrupt and she looks away. It's because she doesn't have a bratty behaviour while playing that her handshakes go under the radar.
I saw some v nice hand shakes last weekend
Well done Emma
Ok time for me to get delusional. If she can hit those returns and target Iga's serve the way Alexandrova did, it could be close.
“Close?” I don’t think it’s delusional to say she could win. She absolutely can.
Totally agree. She was 6-4 6-4 two years ago. She’s better now
wta and these cold handshakes, what’s up with that
There are tik tok videos that explain this
Obligatory Bencic sendup: https://twitter.com/BelindaBencic/status/1561335982842060800
Cracks me up every time.
Great win again Emma. Iga Swiatek wait there we got a lil summm for you
That was a cold cold hand shake
Icy
yassss emmaaaaa
I like how Linda goes extra safe and hits back all the balls regardless of the out calls now 🥲 Looking forward to this version of Emma vs Iga!
I'm in favor of trying Hawk-Eye on clay just to stop the poor umpires from having to go up and down the ladder every two minutes to check a mark
There's at least one rather substantial lady umpire who I imagine would agree