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ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
Oh oh danger for Rybakina! Vondrousova might well despatch her.
QZ is another player quietly navigating the early rounds ..she is one with almost unlimited potential...
QZ is another player quietly navigating the early rounds ..she is one with almost unlimited potential...
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
I say Marketa takes the match. Her best surface is clay, she is playing quality tennis, I still say that the gorgeous flat FH from Elena can't do the same damage on clay.
Vondrousova at 60% (I'll take your cues).
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
They have no other choice. He is the only solid player, at the moment, that can "replace" (because nobody can) Roger or Nadal.JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:33 pm ...
Is this really a occasion with calling out? The hype machine is working hard to make me sick of him before he even really gets started.
If they don't do this and do not hype him, tennis' "golden era" ends two Mondays from now, when Nadal announces he is not playing RG.
(Remember the dismal ratings from the Aussie final, featuring the nicest guy in the tour Vs the best coiffed guy in the tour? They can't afford that anymore).
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
It's not just with him, they seem be doing it often for occasions where it's really not needed. Of course because he's winning so much it's going to be him often.JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:33 pmIs this really a occasion with calling out? The hype machine is working hard to make me sick of him before he even really gets started.
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
I would say 50-50...
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
Will they show the moment when Alcarz loses to Morazsan in the same spirit?
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
Let's hope so!
Glad I have one more day before predictions
Glad I have one more day before predictions
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
I spoke too soon. It seems Elena will make me eat my words (and I will do so gladly).ashkor87 wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 8:58 amI would say 50-50...
If she beats Marketa, I will start changing my tune on her prowess on clay. That would be a solid win, proving her mobility on clay is not a handicap.
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
If they don't produce a "The moment Morazsan beat the world's #1" clip, they will look very petty.Owendonovan wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 12:57 pm Will they show the moment when Alcarz loses to Morazsan in the same spirit?
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
ON a positive note- at least this should (at least) temporarily stop CERTAIN members of this site from shrieking about The Invincible Carlitos.
AND, for those of us who are actually fans of this guy- hopefully, this is just a matter of The-Italian-Open-Doesn't-Fit-His-Game, Needs-A-Break=Badly, and Exhaustion-itis.
Otherwise, those of you in fear of a Alcaraz Blitz may have led us to a world where Novak wins the 2023 Roland Garros title.
AND, for those of us who are actually fans of this guy- hopefully, this is just a matter of The-Italian-Open-Doesn't-Fit-His-Game, Needs-A-Break=Badly, and Exhaustion-itis.
Otherwise, those of you in fear of a Alcaraz Blitz may have led us to a world where Novak wins the 2023 Roland Garros title.
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PS: In the true upset of the day- Ram and Salisbury have won two matches in a row at a tournament.
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
Was it Robert DeNiro that said "you talking to me?"nelslus wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 3:00 pm ON a positive note- at least this should (at least) temporarily stop CERTAIN members of this site from shrieking about The Invincible Carlitos.
AND, for those of us who are actually fans of this guy- hopefully, this is just a matter of The-Italian-Open-Doesn't-Fit-His-Game, Needs-A-Break=Badly, and Exhaustion-itis.
Otherwise, those of you in fear of a Alcaraz Blitz may have led us to a world where Novak wins the 2023 Roland Garros title.
Minor hiccup on the road. Do you still not give him the best chances at RG? I know, I know, I know. Novak looks better and better now for that title. But this gives Carlitos two weeks of rest.
And (serious) here, I don't understand the "actual fans of this guy". It is not as if he is lacking members of that club.
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
For some people over-promoting is off-putting. I caught myself being quite delighted with Alcaraz being beaten. Through no fault of his own, Alcaraz quickly becoming my least favorite player. Another fact that makes me root against him is that Nadal fans switched to him en masse.
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Re: ATP M1000 WTA 1000 Rome 5/9 - 5/21 2023
OF course, I was only referring to the true fans of Carlitos within THIS site. Apparently, FAR too few in here, apparently, are True Carlitos Blue Fans.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 3:35 pmWas it Robert DeNiro that said "you talking to me?"
Minor hiccup on the road. Do you still not give him the best chances at RG? I know, I know, I know. Novak looks better and better now for that title. But this gives Carlitos two weeks of rest.
And (serious) here, I don't understand the "actual fans of this guy". It is not as if he is lacking members of that club.
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PS: OF course, one has to give Alcaraz more than a chance to win Roland Garros. Truth be told- I had hoped he would drop out of this tournament. 'Cause, such a loss ain't a great way to feel fully confident for any Slam tournament. I do want this kid to have a great career, starting with this Roland Garros.
PSS: mick: TO be clear....No one in here would ever confuse me with a Rafa fan!!!! No en masse-mess from me. I just really like Carlito's game.
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