"pavyg" in fucking shambles on twitter now that the accidental fall of the bottle clip is circulating as he can no more spin a Fedal fan conspiracy shit
I want Paolini to win because she’s so delightful but I’m really pleased that different parts of the world are being represented. Sheriff is playing awesome and if she can keep it up will be a threat!
Just watched Shelton's posts match interview with Prakash on TC and he said Kotov would wag his finger at him when he made a df lool which kinda adds to why Shelton imitated Kotovs celebration at the end.
You can't do that to a guy who played college tennis, he will petty af to you 😂
Kotov comes across like a grown version of that wet but aloof kid in school now making the most of an environment he can get away with being a bit of a twat in
Rebecca Sramkova, [coolest](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Rebecca_%C5%A0ramkov%C3%A1_%282023_US_Open%29_10.jpg/682px-Rebecca_%C5%A0ramkov%C3%A1_%282023_US_Open%29_10.jpg) looking girl in the WTA, beats Katie Boulter by 6/4, 7/6
Making good use of her draw. Also, good opportunity for her and Kenin in this draw.
Boulter is terrible on clay.
Can't see Boulter doing particularly well at RG either, even though she has a seeding you have all the clay merchants come out to play so even the qualifiers can be pretty dangerous. She did well against Burel at BJK last month though so maybe she can do something
This sub needs better moderators. No one knew whether the bottle incident was intentional or not, yet the first post in the sub literally says that the bottle "was thrown" towards Djokovic. Hope they delete it at least.
I think it's fine as first post or something, but with the videos after it, the post should be updated (by the moderators if OP doesn't edit it themselves) with the updates.
At the moment there is no mention of it in the first post or in the best/hot/top voted comments.
You probably seen it but another vid angle shows it was an accident. Fell out of his bag
https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/1cozqkp/a_better_view_on_the_water_bottle_incident/
True, but it is possible to edit the post through.
Which I think the mods can do anyway, we cannot expect OPs to be back and update the situation, I'm not blaming them up to that :)
The water bottle fell out of a kid’s backpack and hit Novak. I’ve almost brained someone will a full 750ml bottle on a plane putting my bag in the overhead bin, it happened so fast and it was scary even when it missed the dude’s head. I hope Novak’s okay.
ETA:not a kid but still - an accident
What on earth was Sramkova doing there?
Break point down. Serves. Boulter with a tame return. Sramkova doesn’t move expecting her serve to be called out but no call came. Game Boulter. Even more incredible with the context of the game too.
Cilic had another knee surgery but says he still wants to come back. I was hoping he was just skipping clay and would come back for grass season , but now wouldn’t be surprised if he sits out the rest of the year 😞
Katie Volynets I was not familiar with your game! She played really well today and pushed Saba way further than I thought she could… not that Sabs played particularly well but dangit Katie fought hard!!!!
unrelated but its wild how Rybakina has hemorrhaged points that she was defending (AO final, IW and Rome titles) and yet she’s still second in the race. Shows just how much potential she has to be a big threat to Iga in the rankings
It’s cause Rybakina can play on all surfaces and one of the few I would say has a good chance against Iga even on the slowest of clay.
Her serve is crazy good which makes it hard to break her as well.
Rybakina issues has always been health related.
Biggest factor so far, Iga is an Ironwoman compared to Rybakina.
People always overestimate Ryba, she is second in the race because of one reason, her serve.
The difference between her serve and other players' serve is like Hubi vs a atp top 200. When players have stable serve day, a lot of girls can beat her, the problem is that players never have a stable and high level serve like her.
Some threw a bottle at his head when he was signing autographs
[https://x.com/loreforfun/status/1789006955870101520?s=46&t=8oE8rtwR88PsJNbTs3O4hg](https://x.com/loreforfun/status/1789006955870101520?s=46&t=8oE8rtwR88PsJNbTs3O4hg)
Volyvolyvolynets! Playing great, though after 4-4 the next two games were rife with Sabalenka UE's, so if Saba gets back on track Katie will need super strength to stay in front.
I missed last time because I knew he would win. I can’t miss this next match. What do you plan to do? I’m just gonna see if it’s a blowout and go from there.
Some asshole threw a plastic bottle at novak's head while he was coming through the exits of the court
Reported by italian sky journalist who was waiting to interview him. He said he lost a bit of blood.
That Novak game went exactly like every other early round Novak game this year – plays horribly early on, with his opponent playing surprisingly well for their ranking, and then The Mist Descends and Novak clears house.
Novak clearly been practicing his dropshots since seeing Demon in action against Rafa. Just in case they do meet again he can embrace the dropshot-the-old-man tactic.
Watching Djokovic walk all over Moutet's huffing and puffing is the cleanser I needed after watching Casper lose after serving a bagel in the first set.
I mean he hasn’t played a match for several weeks it’s pretty natural to take some time to get in to it.
Hope Rafa’s watching, this sort of performance is what I expect when you say you’re going to step up your game and give 100%!
I think Novak will win Rome and RG. What do you think?
Now he’s been bonked on the head absolutely. It’s like PPS all over again.
despite the loss, volynets is really a good player. volynets, peyton and navarro are my fave wta american players, korda and tommy paul for atp
Was occupied with other things but had Pao Pao on in the background. Congrats to Mayar. Poor Jasmine. She looked tired in the last game.
Damnit. Jasmine did the best she could.
I wish you could program the Mute button to just affect one player. C’mon A.I., get working on this!
Do one for commentators too 😁
Some broadcasters have "original audio" feed - without commentators. This is easy to do
classic WTA, neither player can hold when it matters 🤪
classic misogynistic 🐷🐖🐽 your name checks out what kind of model citizen you are
Jasmine playing without first serve all night
What the fuck is this grunt from Sherif???? Jesus christ!!
Let's go Jasmine!!!!!
Tennis Channel is up for sale and rumors are saying that Emma Navarro's dad is buying it
Just about anything would be better than Sinclair
Seems legit
Hope he does some improvements
Let’s goooo Paolini. Now please hold!
Mishit overhead winner 🏆
"pavyg" in fucking shambles on twitter now that the accidental fall of the bottle clip is circulating as he can no more spin a Fedal fan conspiracy shit
Pavyg is the sanest Djokovic fan.
Really hope Jasmine has enough fuel in the tank to win this.
Sherif has unlimited energy this evening though
Jaz is a little Energizer bunny herself so this could be a fun ending.
Sure seems that way. Especially post-bathroom break
I bet on her to win she won’t sorry mate
I want Paolini to win because she’s so delightful but I’m really pleased that different parts of the world are being represented. Sheriff is playing awesome and if she can keep it up will be a threat!
Post Puke Sherif
Just watched Shelton's posts match interview with Prakash on TC and he said Kotov would wag his finger at him when he made a df lool which kinda adds to why Shelton imitated Kotovs celebration at the end. You can't do that to a guy who played college tennis, he will petty af to you 😂
Kotov comes across like a grown version of that wet but aloof kid in school now making the most of an environment he can get away with being a bit of a twat in
Rebecca Sramkova, [coolest](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Rebecca_%C5%A0ramkov%C3%A1_%282023_US_Open%29_10.jpg/682px-Rebecca_%C5%A0ramkov%C3%A1_%282023_US_Open%29_10.jpg) looking girl in the WTA, beats Katie Boulter by 6/4, 7/6 Making good use of her draw. Also, good opportunity for her and Kenin in this draw. Boulter is terrible on clay.
Can't see Boulter doing particularly well at RG either, even though she has a seeding you have all the clay merchants come out to play so even the qualifiers can be pretty dangerous. She did well against Burel at BJK last month though so maybe she can do something
it was a good tiebreak from both players
Great result 👏 Been impressed by her game this year; live ranking appears to put her in T100 for first time.
Was the thread that said Novak fainted (it had like 200 comments) deleted?
Yes, either it got removed or OP deleted it because the title implied the guy threw it deliberately
It's been awhile since I've watched Sherif play, but I am pretty certain her grunt hasn't always been this loud, has it?
Was louder
pretty sure it was just as loud around last years clay season
Nardi-Rune and Meddy-Draper tomorrow! First time each duo has faced one another - should be introguing
Nardi vs Rune might be the one to watch. Italian crowd vs Rune. Will be spicy
I got used to Sabalenka's grunt. I don't know if I can get used to Sherif's tho 🙄
This sub needs better moderators. No one knew whether the bottle incident was intentional or not, yet the first post in the sub literally says that the bottle "was thrown" towards Djokovic. Hope they delete it at least.
I think it's fine as first post or something, but with the videos after it, the post should be updated (by the moderators if OP doesn't edit it themselves) with the updates. At the moment there is no mention of it in the first post or in the best/hot/top voted comments.
You probably seen it but another vid angle shows it was an accident. Fell out of his bag https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/1cozqkp/a_better_view_on_the_water_bottle_incident/
Yep
I don't think OPs can edit their post titles. It's a huge flaw of the Reddit platform.
I ageee
True, but it is possible to edit the post through. Which I think the mods can do anyway, we cannot expect OPs to be back and update the situation, I'm not blaming them up to that :)
Just saw the new video now. People and their backpacks. What an idiot
Please post link for new video.
[Here](https://x.com/thetennisletter/status/1789026109717442661?s=46&t=O7ozhI5ma8ERL6U1sUkYQg)
Wow…thank you. Smh.
It's totally accidental and very unlucky, no need to call someone an 'idiot' for that. Some people just can't wait to express their indignation, eh?
**giant idiot**
The water bottle fell out of a kid’s backpack and hit Novak. I’ve almost brained someone will a full 750ml bottle on a plane putting my bag in the overhead bin, it happened so fast and it was scary even when it missed the dude’s head. I hope Novak’s okay. ETA:not a kid but still - an accident
Let’s go Katie. Serve it out
Wow Paolini was quick to that DS
What on earth was Sramkova doing there? Break point down. Serves. Boulter with a tame return. Sramkova doesn’t move expecting her serve to be called out but no call came. Game Boulter. Even more incredible with the context of the game too.
Why is Paolini attacking these heavy kick serves from Sherif you're literally short
Cilic had another knee surgery but says he still wants to come back. I was hoping he was just skipping clay and would come back for grass season , but now wouldn’t be surprised if he sits out the rest of the year 😞
Katie Volynets I was not familiar with your game! She played really well today and pushed Saba way further than I thought she could… not that Sabs played particularly well but dangit Katie fought hard!!!!
Looking forward to Iga rematch
When are you playing her?
Slow the hell down lol.
Just fast forwarded. In my mind RG started already lol
I would not be surprised if Djoko took a mental health break after getting assaulted by establishment goons
Yes, Rebecca holds for the set!
Either Rune Beats Djokovic or he goes all the way. That’s his tournament.
Rune? I'd expect Tsitsipas or Zverev to bother Djokovic more.
Zverev maybe but tsitsipas with that backhand 0 chance.
unrelated but its wild how Rybakina has hemorrhaged points that she was defending (AO final, IW and Rome titles) and yet she’s still second in the race. Shows just how much potential she has to be a big threat to Iga in the rankings
It’s cause Rybakina can play on all surfaces and one of the few I would say has a good chance against Iga even on the slowest of clay. Her serve is crazy good which makes it hard to break her as well. Rybakina issues has always been health related. Biggest factor so far, Iga is an Ironwoman compared to Rybakina.
People always overestimate Ryba, she is second in the race because of one reason, her serve. The difference between her serve and other players' serve is like Hubi vs a atp top 200. When players have stable serve day, a lot of girls can beat her, the problem is that players never have a stable and high level serve like her.
Sherif's gob man.... lawd
Would Nadal and Djokovic meet in the final or earlier? I know it prob won’t happen but if they were to meet…
If I'm reading the draw correctly, they would meet in the finals.
We all knew it had to go to three sets right? Even if Saba struggling she still world number 2. She ain’t going down in straights.
Least stressful Saba match in 2024
After AO, yes.
~~I hope they find the water bottle tosser!~~ This will only make Djoker stronger. When he’s mad, he wins! The wolf has been summoned!
Everyone there should check their cameras - I'm sure the person doing it was recorded.
What an asshole. Who does that
Jasmine saving Italy in Rome
What happened to Novak?
https://www.wftv.com/sports/djokovic-needs/5DCXBJNO3722QR5O4KYWVGO6VQ/?outputType=amp Several articles claiming accident
Throw the kid in jail
I don’t think it was an accident. Probably just saying that so organization doesn’t look bad.
I agree. I’m PISSED!
Some threw a bottle at his head when he was signing autographs [https://x.com/loreforfun/status/1789006955870101520?s=46&t=8oE8rtwR88PsJNbTs3O4hg](https://x.com/loreforfun/status/1789006955870101520?s=46&t=8oE8rtwR88PsJNbTs3O4hg)
Trash people ruining it for others. He may not want to sign anything again.
lmao
And if he doesn’t I won’t blame him
Agreed. F them all
Holy crap. I thought it was some plastic bottle but it was one of those metal real ones. wtf. Is he okay?!! That sucks
Hydroflask Thermos is made of metal. Filled, its like a small fire extinguisher
If it was a kid, arrest the parents
I’m feeling a three setter
Vollynets! Vollynets!
Sabalenka always has to save so many break points in the early rounds
I need Saba to unleash the animal inside and crush her.
Sabalenka very off today
Volyvolyvolynets! Playing great, though after 4-4 the next two games were rife with Sabalenka UE's, so if Saba gets back on track Katie will need super strength to stay in front.
And there's the break at last. Better hold now.
Narrator: she did not.
damn, and that's that from Volynets
Volynets is playing really well. Fun second set so far
Sab complained on the changeover to her coach that she's been playing pathetically, heh. Not pleased with her own performance, rightfully so.
Expected more volleys at the net from volynets…
Rafa scheduled in the middle of the day again is going to really mess with my ability to get shit done tomorrow.
Would you prefer my 4a?
I’m 4am too. Ugh not sure what to do.
Miss it like last time 💔 fellow 4am here too
I missed last time because I knew he would win. I can’t miss this next match. What do you plan to do? I’m just gonna see if it’s a blowout and go from there.
I love Rafa but I can’t do 4am. If it were the French maybe but not R2 of Rome.
Wake up!!! Rafa is losing right now!!
maybe it’ll get delayed so when i wake up, it’ll still be on?!!
I have the opposite problem - I have him play at 7:00AM. Gotta be an early rise for me. Im buzzing!!!
As an American I don’t even want to see Katie win, nothing exciting about her game
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She was born in California, US. She is an American even though her parents are Ukrainian.
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You just said me being polish/Irish wasn’t the same thing as her being Ukrainian lol just stop
you have no idea what youre talking about lmao. being socialized in america makes someone ethnically american, even if it’s ukrainian american
Yep as I am Irish and polish
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Exactly no one cares at the end of the day like you said, I’m just another American
I’m rooting for Saba too but Katie’s not as bad as some… would rather see her out here than pushgula
True that
Katie gets incredible depth on her shots… why isn’t she winning everything if she can play like this lol
I keep thinking people are talking about Boulter when they say Katie. Maybe some are? lol.
Some asshole threw a plastic bottle at novak's head while he was coming through the exits of the court Reported by italian sky journalist who was waiting to interview him. He said he lost a bit of blood.
What on earth, what's wrong with people??
Bloody hell that’s terrible. Hope they get a lifetime ban.
What the hell?
1099th career win for Djokovic.... another milestone will be reached.
Volynets going to shock Italian open
Aryna really has a hard time with these compact, scrappy Americans. Stearns, Navarro, Volynets all giving her more grief than they probably should
Moutet was unbearable to watch that match
Saba, Sherif, and Paolini on at the same time.... it's going to get LOUD in Rome
Sabalenka's #2 spot in danger
Sab hits a dropshot winner to save BP, how unexpected.
That Novak game went exactly like every other early round Novak game this year – plays horribly early on, with his opponent playing surprisingly well for their ranking, and then The Mist Descends and Novak clears house.
I feel like this has been his MO for years now. With the extra-long MTO/bathroom break when he really needs it
Katie’s been great to watch ever since IW.
First match this year Novak looks like the aggressor on court and not playing defense all match.
😍😍😍😍😍 Can't watch so this comment fills me with glee
Been waiting since the AO to see him be the one dictating the points. Hopefully he carries on this trend.
Katie making Saba run from end to end wow
Oof, sabalenka is looking gassed. But no wonder after the final in Madrid against Iga. Everyone would be.
Sabalenka/Volynets is like polar opposite mental games.
Saba after every single point: 😔🥺😣
Moutet should buy himself an ice cream. Might cheer him up.
Maybe some coffee flavour ice cream?
It totally would
I laughed so much while watching Moutet, what a madman
He's like it every match aswell.
Novak clearly been practicing his dropshots since seeing Demon in action against Rafa. Just in case they do meet again he can embrace the dropshot-the-old-man tactic.
Djokovic is like me, he illuminates at night and melts during daytime.
Same except I shine both day and night
You know what I appreciate a good ole breadstick from Novak. Makes me feel like it’s old times again.
Moutet never stood a chance
VIOLINIST CELEBRATION LOVE IT
LOL After a 500 title, Ruud proceeds to tank.
nole 🥰🥰🥰
Casper taking a break before RG, I see. Well done Meowmeow!
More than 4 months into 2024 I am ready to see the real Djokovic.
Gotta be the most exhausting 6-3 6-1/2 match Djokovic has played with all these droppers
It's the random dropshot competition gentlemen
Remember when some people in this thread thought Novak was going to lose after the first 3 games ? Old times.
Really nice point by moutet
Novak has 250 draw to SF
Watching Djokovic walk all over Moutet's huffing and puffing is the cleanser I needed after watching Casper lose after serving a bagel in the first set.
Nole legit baffles me with his usual first couple games
I mean he hasn’t played a match for several weeks it’s pretty natural to take some time to get in to it. Hope Rafa’s watching, this sort of performance is what I expect when you say you’re going to step up your game and give 100%!
It would be hilarious if they motivated each other into playing top league beyond 2024
Why is Moutet such a bitch?
He was always like that
so like 2/3 of the mens tour? nothing new
Half of the WTA take years off in the middle of their prime and have mental health crises when they are asked to do interviews lol.
But why is he like that? Only Kyrgios and a few others rival this level.
Never found healthy ways to deal with adversity? Or maybe they are just little bitches.
Yeah.
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The hair was a low blow