'24 US Open Day 8 Order of Play & Discussion

[mick1303]

Pegula quietly sliding through the draw—she’s my dark horse pick to win

There is a reason that at 30 yo she never reached slam semis. Her "ceiling" is not high enough. She has high ranking due to her high average level . But this does not win slams. During the second week one has to beat the best players. And not just best players, but in-form best players. Up to this point she never came close. But her, it's WTA. Best of three sometimes create fluctuations in a draw. Maybe she'll get lucky.

[jazzyg]

She came very close to beating Vondrousova in the Wimbledon quarters two years ago. Turned out to be by far Vondrousova's closest call.

[Owendonovan]

I hate nationalist chants like USA USA (which they're doing tonight) or Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi. Takes something away from sportsmanship, to me.

[ponchi101]

Don't get me started.
(Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brasil, PERU...).

[ponchi101]

Lovely two sets, then... sorry Tommy.

[mmmm8]

Watching Tiafoe..I really fear for his arm in the long run ..his forehand is the ugliest I have ever seen, because it relies on sheer strength...not sustainable...

You should check out Jessika Ponchet.

Was at her match vs Wozniacki, very "interesting" strokes.

[ti-amie]

Watching Tiafoe..I really fear for his arm in the long run ..his forehand is the ugliest I have ever seen, because it relies on sheer strength...not sustainable...

You should check out Jessika Ponchet.

Was at her match vs Wozniacki, very "interesting" strokes.

Interesting in a bad or good way? I have yet to see her play.

[ponchi101]

You should check out Jessika Ponchet.

Was at her match vs Wozniacki, very "interesting" strokes.

Interesting in a bad or good way? I have yet to see her play.

Bad way. It looks like a seagull with a broken wing trying to swim in molasses.

[mmmm8]

You should check out Jessika Ponchet.

Was at her match vs Wozniacki, very "interesting" strokes.

Interesting in a bad or good way? I have yet to see her play.

I was going to say it looks like one of those double jointed people showing tricks their body can do at a party, but ponchi put it best.

Basically, she overextends her arm on every shot.

[ti-amie]

Was at her match vs Wozniacki, very "interesting" strokes.

Interesting in a bad or good way? I have yet to see her play.

I was going to say it looks like one of those double jointed people showing tricks their body can do at a party, but ponchi put it best.

Basically, she overextends her arm on every shot.

That doesn't seem good.

Thanks.

[skatingfan]

Ponchet hits every shot open stance, and some how doesn't open her shoulder to swing - it's all arm - broken bird wing is a good analogy.