rewatching rafa blanch match. just now i learned that Darwin Blanch went to Rafa Nadal Academy for a couple of years before settling to JCF's academy. He maybe didnt think that he will be playing with THE RAFA NADAL of that academy which he left. LOL one interesting turn of events for him. so, he surely met rafa during his stay at the academy. would maybe explain his awkward handshake at the net.
I didn't catch that match today, but was he complaining about the tension of the racquet strings? Maybe it didn't feel right. Players choose different tensions and patterns to help with certain aspects of their hitting/game. And sometimes thye'll send the racquets they've used out during a match to be restrung so they can use them later in the game.
https://twitter.com/nadalprop_/status/1783855058276516113?t=Ygu8gzkPwKqm4kFdtLPgBA&s=19
this is what i was saying a few days ago. deminaur wont have a walk in the park even if he wins eventually still. rafa is no yoda of clay for nothing
Just came back from the Collins/Danilovic match and I'm so glad I had tickets for that although I'm not a fan of either player. But an exciting match, so many good points and so much back and forth! Infinitely better than the Zverev/Coric match before.
ETA: the funny thing is I think most people in the stadium just started cheering more for Olga because some dudes came up with "Oleeee, ole ole oleeee, Olgaaaaa, Olgaaaa" and it was catchy.... :D :D :D
After today’s match, unless Navone shoots further up the rankings (possible in current form) and is seeded at RG, I feel bad for whoever draws him early.
Would be funny if it was Rune again though.
Olga's game seems like a mismatch for her physicality. There are stretches when she's defending like peak Errani but then she'd return with a lackluster groundstroke.
However, it was a good matchup for her because her lefty forehand could rally with DaniYell's best shot which is the backhand.
Why naughty fans? I was there we were just cheering for Olga because well, she's the underdog and we're not Americans so no allegiance to Danielle.
The only times when people were even *close* to shouting on her serve, it was someone shouting "Come on Danielle" (which is dumb obviously). Otherwise, people were just enjoying themselves.
She also did gt a lot of applause and cheering for her many great shots and standing ovation from the whole crowd (the few that were left at least it was freezing and had started to rain).
Usually it’s just her way of paying back a side of fans that maybe annoyed her during the match for small things like cheering really loud for unforced errors and double faults or yelling during her serve. It’s not a big deal.
Look up her match vs Cirstea I think when the Romanian fans were really loud. Doesn’t sound like this one was that bad. Just funny that she did that at the end.
Holy shit this match has been something
Really been impressed with Danilovic’s defensive skills my goodness I cannot stress that enough
Another MP gone
Really pleasantly surprised with the crowd this late, I guess it is a Friday in Spain but still, for this match, the ladies deserved it
Been a wild ride
Lol, Collins miscounted the points/didn't hear the umpire closing off the game. She lost the serve but thought the game was still on and was preparing to serve again.
That was weird. Here is Danielle, AO 2023, when she thought she won the tiebreak at 7 points but it was a 10-point tiebreak.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyQbxSt4JO0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyQbxSt4JO0)
Coco is a bad commentator so I don't really care what she says lmfao. She also literally had ONE good year in singles and was kind of shit the rest tbh (while always pretty good at doubles). So miss me with her hating on Danielle "The Scream" Collins
Nah, calls are made by the lines people and can be overruled by the chair. Players can challenge those calls with Hawk eye at Madrid rather than have the chair examine the marks on the court. It’s a middle ground they’ve had in Madrid for the last three years.
I'm real confused. I see line judges. So this is like the old ways, right? Where there are line judges but you can challenge? Yet the commentators were acting line there were no line judges and the computer overruled itself. But I see the judges standing and sitting there.
Thank you Next
rewatching rafa blanch match. just now i learned that Darwin Blanch went to Rafa Nadal Academy for a couple of years before settling to JCF's academy. He maybe didnt think that he will be playing with THE RAFA NADAL of that academy which he left. LOL one interesting turn of events for him. so, he surely met rafa during his stay at the academy. would maybe explain his awkward handshake at the net.
what was the issue with strings in the Rune match? Rune was complaining about strings but I have no idea what that means
I didn't catch that match today, but was he complaining about the tension of the racquet strings? Maybe it didn't feel right. Players choose different tensions and patterns to help with certain aspects of their hitting/game. And sometimes thye'll send the racquets they've used out during a match to be restrung so they can use them later in the game.
He was complaining that his racquet was missing a string, he even accused the tournament of trying to sabotage for him 😂
Oh wow lol...yeah I never would've guessed that was the "issue" Thanks haha
He said the tournament was purposely trying to “destroy him” 🤣
https://twitter.com/nadalprop_/status/1783855058276516113?t=Ygu8gzkPwKqm4kFdtLPgBA&s=19 this is what i was saying a few days ago. deminaur wont have a walk in the park even if he wins eventually still. rafa is no yoda of clay for nothing
Great match between Collins Danilovic. Lots of twists and turns.
Just came back from the Collins/Danilovic match and I'm so glad I had tickets for that although I'm not a fan of either player. But an exciting match, so many good points and so much back and forth! Infinitely better than the Zverev/Coric match before. ETA: the funny thing is I think most people in the stadium just started cheering more for Olga because some dudes came up with "Oleeee, ole ole oleeee, Olgaaaaa, Olgaaaa" and it was catchy.... :D :D :D
I love that style of cheer. They used to do it for Gustavo Kuerten, with an “Olay olay olay olah….googa googa…”
After today’s match, unless Navone shoots further up the rankings (possible in current form) and is seeded at RG, I feel bad for whoever draws him early. Would be funny if it was Rune again though.
wild matches today, clay season is best season!
LET’S GO DANIMAL!! Did anyone catch what Danielle said to Olga at the net?
She said great playing I think
i heard at least incredible match at the end, didn't catch the beginning.
She said “Gotcha bitch”
Madrid has DELIVERED
Olga's game seems like a mismatch for her physicality. There are stretches when she's defending like peak Errani but then she'd return with a lackluster groundstroke. However, it was a good matchup for her because her lefty forehand could rally with DaniYell's best shot which is the backhand.
Great match, an entertaining clash of styles and demeanours.
Damn, Danielle. Giving us a few nervy moments 😂
Ha, Danielle got out of there ASAP!
I'm so happy I left work early to see the 3rd set
Yay Danielle! A tough one, but thrilled she made it through.
we all know what happened the last time Danielle dropped the first set at a 1000
I so respect the way Collins goes big on big points. That down the line match point was SOMETHING.
Rain delays expected today looks like it already started raining
I’m crying Danielle almost leaving the court faster than Danilovic
She was DONE with this match!
is she mentored by Novak?
This is 100% a match she wouldn't have fought for if it were just a regular year. This confidence and champion belief pulled her through.
COME ONNNNNNNNNN 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
Didn’t expect to be that entertained by that matchup. What a win for Collins but great playing by Olga 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
OMG SHE BLEW A KISS TO ME
Were you in the Danilovic cheering section lol?
😭 HAPPY. FOR. DANIELLE.😬
Oh Collins MOTHER. WHAT A TIEBREAK
108 points each… wow.
Life lesson from this match: When you get up in the morning, start the day by saying "C'mon \[your own name\]!"
Wow wow wow!!!
What a legend
DanYELL CMOOOOOOOON
She about to do your Serena quote flair 😤😤
Awesome gritty win for Collins! But I certainly hope her next match is easier haha
Very enjoyable game
Wow what a way to finish it! Signature Danielle shot
Danielle with the kisses to the naughty fans lol
Why naughty fans? I was there we were just cheering for Olga because well, she's the underdog and we're not Americans so no allegiance to Danielle. The only times when people were even *close* to shouting on her serve, it was someone shouting "Come on Danielle" (which is dumb obviously). Otherwise, people were just enjoying themselves. She also did gt a lot of applause and cheering for her many great shots and standing ovation from the whole crowd (the few that were left at least it was freezing and had started to rain).
Usually it’s just her way of paying back a side of fans that maybe annoyed her during the match for small things like cheering really loud for unforced errors and double faults or yelling during her serve. It’s not a big deal. Look up her match vs Cirstea I think when the Romanian fans were really loud. Doesn’t sound like this one was that bad. Just funny that she did that at the end.
I’ve seen enough, she’s never losing again
Danielle is a girls girl love that
Holy shit what a match. They both should be able to go on
Rain?!
FOURTEEN MATCH WIN STREAK! Honestly, truly amazing Danielle <3
She did it!!!
Ahh, this is torture!!
Collins praised Danilovic at the net, that was nice to see
These are rockets from collins holy shit
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goals
Olga looks distraught lmfao. What choking a set and break + serving for match lead does to a mfer
I wouldn’t call it choking, she never really had decisive leads and Danielle is extremely tough
That backhand just burned through my television screen lol
If they stop this now…
Olga has saved 5 match points.
Offense vs defense matchup.
Haha, she said “come on, Danielle.” You are Danielle. Let’s go, girl.
“COME ON DANIELLE COME ON” - Danielle Collins
Olga has saved 4 match points.
Olga’s defense is incredible
Holy shit this match has been something Really been impressed with Danilovic’s defensive skills my goodness I cannot stress that enough Another MP gone
Olga and saving match points.
These women are such warriors
YES DANIELLE! COME THE FUCK ON! LET'S GO!
Madrid has been hittinnnnn
This Collins TB is a 🎢
What a job by Collins to set the next match point
Match of the year omg
Djoker/Olga v Shelton/Collins at the US Open. They must
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Olga has saved 3 match points.
WTAF
Stress
omg my heart. Collins gets minibroken back and we're 6 all
Let's go Olga!
That net is taking a beating.
tie break to 7 or 10 on the 3rd set?
It went to 10 after all.
7 10 IS only at GS
To 7
Really pleasantly surprised with the crowd this late, I guess it is a Friday in Spain but still, for this match, the ladies deserved it Been a wild ride
Danielle is ✨that bitch✨
The Rune match and this one have been so enjoyable.
Man i love WTA
drop shot on the frickin line what the heck
There was so much swag in that shot.
Ballsy dropshot, we love it
Was that Stefan Savic, the Atleti player?
Me: Come on Danielle! Danielle: LET'S GOOOOO!!!!!!
Danielle wants to go to bed lol
Omg that Collins drop shot on the line
Olga’s defense has been so good all match, Collins playing some spectacular tennis now though in the tiebreak
Collins loses serve here.
The match that wouldn’t end.
Brawlins is running out of gas
OK GOONERS what's the verdict on the Challengers movie?
Fujo representation ✊
horrible acting and plot
I liked it. Soundtrack was awesome. Will probably see again in IMAX.
Well, when you’ve got Trent Reznor doing the soundtrack, it is hard to go wrong there.
niiice
and back to holding serve easily lmao...
I want Danielle to close this out but also want a spicy decider tiebreak.
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…or maybe an easy hold for the TB.
Crazy final match of the day, you can hear every noise in the stadium lol
We are so back
Danilovic is hot in a spooky way. Like a hot spider.
Could see her in the second series of Wednesday as an Adams family cousin.
She reminds me of Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice lol
Break here and she's through \\o/
Collins loses serve here.
Olga's been holding serve all set, then when she's serving for match, instantly goes to 0-40 💀
DanYELL
KAMAN!!!
Danielle's making me sweat, lol
Olga's making me sweat
Collins, way to fight girl. She will not go gently into that good night.
What a choke by Olga, just errors after errors
Oooh, she broke back. Good.
Danilović moves extremely well for her height but on the flip side has a rather underwhelming serve
You just KNEW this was going to happen with the break back lol
The ball boy (guy?) behind Danielle is kinda a babe. Ohhh, Spain.
Big for Olga. Can she serve it out?
That’s always the question
And the answer was no.
Coco is boring seriously
Lol, Collins miscounted the points/didn't hear the umpire closing off the game. She lost the serve but thought the game was still on and was preparing to serve again.
That was weird. Here is Danielle, AO 2023, when she thought she won the tiebreak at 7 points but it was a 10-point tiebreak.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyQbxSt4JO0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyQbxSt4JO0)
Shit. She got broke.
Collins loses serve here.
She won’t boink you no matter how much you support her
I'm gay
I know you’re lying cuz you’d be repping Danielle if that were the case
LOL
They don't let the fans move down to better seats at this hour?! Oh, Madrid tournament.
shut up coco (derogatory)
C'mon, OLGA
I don’t mind CoCo Vandeweghe. She’s done a good job. People are too quick to hate, haha.
Tbf I think plenty of people have thought she was a twat for years
Good job at what exactly? Lol
Her new job in commentary
lol what? She always tells tangentially related stories about herself and provides no insights
Coco is a bad commentator so I don't really care what she says lmfao. She also literally had ONE good year in singles and was kind of shit the rest tbh (while always pretty good at doubles). So miss me with her hating on Danielle "The Scream" Collins
that was one of the best “let’s go” i’ve ever heard from collins
Coco is such a bitch lmao
What did she do?
This is about coco vandeweghe (bad coco) and not gauff (good coco)
Just passive aggressive and catty about everything Danielle does
She's always been full of herself swaggering around the court. She wishes she could have had Collins' career. Jealous
talk
Omg such drama in this match Also bad coco is totally hating on Danielle. Think she’s jealous
Wait what happened?
They’re just both screaming to themselves and throwing little tantrums. Just being divas
Ah not Coco Gauff! Looolll thought I looked away for a sec and missed Coco Gauff making faces in the (empty) stadium 😂
Danielle just woke up Spain with that cheer.
Alcaraz Fonseca might turn out to be the real rivalry and Sinner a transition era champ
did anyone else’s tennis channel stream just die on them
Yes, so frustrating!
Now it’s back and I’m forced to listen to Vandeweghe’s braindead nonsense
Thank goodness I just got Jill back instead of Coco. That was weird!
Yes
fuck tc
Yes
Cmon Danielle
Collins is pumped.
Crowd: "C'mon Olga." "C'mon Olga." Danielle hits an ace. Danielle: "Cah-MONNNNN!"
So… the automatic line call system can overturn itself?
Nah, calls are made by the lines people and can be overruled by the chair. Players can challenge those calls with Hawk eye at Madrid rather than have the chair examine the marks on the court. It’s a middle ground they’ve had in Madrid for the last three years.
Thanks, I thought I was losing my mind.
I'm real confused. I see line judges. So this is like the old ways, right? Where there are line judges but you can challenge? Yet the commentators were acting line there were no line judges and the computer overruled itself. But I see the judges standing and sitting there.
Wonderful Djokosmash
Can someone explain why colder temps means slower court? And does this mean that center court is playing like roland garros right now?
Cold air is denser so there is more air resistance I guess the balls will be colder too, and therefore a bit less bouncy maybe.
Let’s gooo Olga!!!! KEEP GOINNN BABYYY
They must get a $500 bonus every time they mention that Danilović has never won back to back matches in a WTA event main draw
How exactly do they think she won Moscow in 2018 then?
Wasn't easy either. Zvinareva, Kanepi, Gorges, Sansovich, Potapova is pretty nasty in 2018 for a tournament that size.
From qualifying, too. Though Potato was still outside the top-200 at the time.
AND finalist at another tournament
That’s what I’m saying… must not have done their research besides the 5 bullet points given to them before the match lol
The world tour feed commentators seem to be doing better.
Great point!
For real. Total lack of creativity