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  • nautical_disaster
    nautical_disaster Posts: 348
    It really is incredible that we've been able to witness in real time the three greatest players of all time. Makes what players like Stan the man and Murray did a little more special. 

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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    Go Serena!
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
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    5/21/10- NYC
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    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Yeah that was pretty awesome last night. The Oprah thing, for a second time, was a bit much afterwards though. 
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    I didn't stay up to watch Nedal/Fognini but Nadal prevailed.

    The female doubles match wasn't that good at all w the Williams sisters vs the Czechs.  They were very overmatched.  So I guess there is Serena to watch still in the singles.

    I'll be rooting for Kyrgios but he may have an early exit here if he faces Medvedev in the next round.  He is entertaining to watch.

    So Go Nadal and Kyrgios I guess. No Djokovic or Federer...
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Kyrgios won!  I forgot to post that.

    Watching Nadal now but I’d Like the American Tiafoe to win.  Either way I’m happy w the results.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Tiafoe won.  Now that was a fun exciting match!
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Kyrgios lost.  He wasn't at his best.  He missed a lot of routine shots and he knew it.  Khachanov played great too.

    I am not sold on Cocoa at all.  It seems tennis wants to make her the next big thing and I just don't see it.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    edited June 2023
    Well Djokovic dominated that match. He’s definitely up there as far as “The Goat” for men’s tennis is 
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    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
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    5/1/16- NYC
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    9/2/18- Boston, MA
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    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    Good match so far between Alcarez and Djokovic. Tied 2-2 going to the fifth and final set. Pearl-Jam-Smileys
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
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    9/2/18- Boston, MA
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    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    Fantastic Wimbledon finals, could have gone either way. Alcarez was just a tad bit better today. :clap:
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    The Zverev/Fritz match was really good. Only caught the first 3 sets however (had to go out). Was surprised to find out Fritz came back and won in 5 sets.
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    I watched the coco match.  I was not aware that you were allowed to coach the players now.  Had to watch a few sports shows that explained it better.  When she kept asking for help to her coach I was confused because you were not allowed to do that but now u are...
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,264
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I watched the coco match.  I was not aware that you were allowed to coach the players now.  Had to watch a few sports shows that explained it better.  When she kept asking for help to her coach I was confused because you were not allowed to do that but now u are...
    but her frustration was dumb. what’s brad gilbert supposed to say? “quit hitting the ball into the net?” they should go back to the old rule.

    last american man to win wimbledon - sampras 2000. last slam of any kind? roddick 2003. crazy.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
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    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Wobbie said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I watched the coco match.  I was not aware that you were allowed to coach the players now.  Had to watch a few sports shows that explained it better.  When she kept asking for help to her coach I was confused because you were not allowed to do that but now u are...
    but her frustration was dumb. what’s brad gilbert supposed to say? “quit hitting the ball into the net?” they should go back to the old rule.

    last american man to win wimbledon - sampras 2000. last slam of any kind? roddick 2003. crazy.
    The tennis world knew with the retiring Sampras America had nobody in the wings.  I also thought I would never see the likes of what he accomplished again and then we get the gifts of Federer, Nadal and Djokivic for the next 20 years after.

    I don't know whos next after Djokivic to reign...

    And yes back to the old way.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,264
    there’s like no one there for the Djokovic semi. WTF?
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,264
    It’s filling up. Maybe people were finishing their strawberries and cream.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,807
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Wobbie said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I watched the coco match.  I was not aware that you were allowed to coach the players now.  Had to watch a few sports shows that explained it better.  When she kept asking for help to her coach I was confused because you were not allowed to do that but now u are...
    but her frustration was dumb. what’s brad gilbert supposed to say? “quit hitting the ball into the net?” they should go back to the old rule.

    last american man to win wimbledon - sampras 2000. last slam of any kind? roddick 2003. crazy.
    The tennis world knew with the retiring Sampras America had nobody in the wings.  I also thought I would never see the likes of what he accomplished again and then we get the gifts of Federer, Nadal and Djokivic for the next 20 years after.

    I don't know whos next after Djokivic to reign...

    And yes back to the old way.
    You don't like Carlos?
    He's badass.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,807
    #31 wins
    Pretty wild
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,264
    F Me In The Brain said:
    #31 wins
    Pretty wild
    I thought she was gonna choke until she finally pulled out her last service game. She won the French a few years back. Must have either been hurt or played like shit to fall to the 31 seed.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,264
    That was, dare I say, “epic.” I’m not sure any sport matches the tension of tennis. I thought Carlos was gonna crumble. Glad he didn’t.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24

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