The Tennis Thread - Part 5

[Iceman]

Osaka takes out Brady 6-4 6-3 to win the Australian Open.

 

[Iceman]

Djokovic wins his 9th Australian Open! Beats Medvedev in straight sets.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I read the headlines just a few days back

Shocking that a newbie is ahead of Serena & Sharapova

Naomi Osaka Is The Highest-Paid Female Athlete Ever, Topping Serena Williams

 

[Iceman]

I read the headlines just a few days back

Shocking that a newbie is ahead of Serena & Sharapova

Naomi Osaka Is The Highest-Paid Female Athlete Ever, Topping Serena Williams

Annual earning will always trend upwards and current performance makes a big difference, but obviously net worth will be heavily in favour of those who have been around longer. Happy for her anyway.

 

[Iceman]

 

[samsnee]

Good for her. Honestly she’s being paid to play tennis, not answer inane media questions. She’s 23. An adult but still growing in an intense spotlight. Her mental health shouldn’t be used against her.

 

[Prison Mike]

I honestly didn’t know it was a requirement to talk to press. Kind of messed up that they force you to do that.

 

[Mani-Man]

That whole situation is so messed up and shows how little we still care for Mental Health.
She shouldnt have to withdraw just because she cares more about her mental health than giving answers to entitled press people.

The Woman worked hard to get to the French Open and just because she refused to talk to the Media, this is all for nothing.

And what happened to "Athletes should shut up and play because that is what they are paid for"?
Would they still want her to talk to the media if she speaks about racism, misogyny etc?

 

[Iceman]

 

[Iceman]

Djokovic 2-1 up now in the semi against Nadal.

 

[Iceman]

Djok wins. Crazy match between 2 greats. Djok gonna be destroyed for the final after that but making his case for overall no.1.

 

[Iceman]

Djok could be on the verge of a big comeback in the final. 5th set now having been 2 sets down.

 

[Iceman]

Djokovic wins! He is really showing that he might be best all time.

 

[Iceman]

Osaka also not going to be at Wimbledon. I hope she gets mentally where she wants to be and can start taking part again as she’s the one I’m supporting at these tournaments (Garbine too if she can get back to her best).

Osaka will not play at Wimbledon

 

[Iceman]

Simona Halep pulls out of Wimbledon with a calf injury.

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[Iceman]

Murray looked like he might choke today for a while.
A few days ago Konta also had to pull out due to being associated to someone who had COVID.

 

[Iceman]

Looks like a great young prospect finally for UK women’s tennis.
Raducanu, 18, into Wimbledon third round

 

[Iceman]

Raducana playing now but losing 3-1 in the first set.

 

[Iceman]

This kid’s got something about her. Bounces back to 3-3 now!

 

[Iceman]

3 consecutive breaks from Raducana to come back and win the first set 6-3!! Definitely a talent for the future.

 

[Iceman]

The second set was tougher but she came through. 2-0 win and into the last 16!

 

[DarthSkywalker]

3 consecutive breaks from Raducana to come back and win the first set 6-3!! Definitely a talent for the future.

I was watching this way too early in the morning. Raducanu is amazing. Hope she can go further in the tournament.

 

[InCali]

This is about where I usually start watching.

 

[Kev4000]

Male Draw R16

(1) Djokovic/SRB v (17) Garin/CHI
Fuscovics/HUN v (5) Rubljow/RUS

(25) Chatschanov/RUS v Korsa/USA
(10) Shopovalov/CAN v (8) Agut/SPA

(7) Berrettini/ITA v Iwaschka/BLR
(16) Auger-Aliassime/CAN v (4) Zverev/GER

(6) Federer/SUI v (23) Sonego/ITA
(14) Hurkasz/POL v (2) Medwedev

Female Draw R16

(1) Barty/AUS v (14) Krejcikova/CZE
Raducano/GBR v Tomljanovic/AUS

(30) Badosa/SPA v (19) Muchova/CZE
(20) Gauff/USA v (25) Kerber/GER

(8) Pliskova/CZE v Samsonova/RUS
(23) Keys/USA v Golubic/SUI

(7) Swiatek/POL v (21) Jabeur/TUN
(18) Rybakina/KAZ v (2) Sabalenka/BLR