Talk About Tennis 2.0

Mon, 11 March, 2024 (Day 9)

STADIUM 1
Starts at 11:00 am

L. Musetti (26) Vs (7) H. Rune
Not Before 1:00 PM
E. Raducanu (WC) Vs A. Sabalenka (2)
Followed By
N. Osaka Vs E. Mertens (24)
Not Before 6:00 pm
N. Djokovic (1) Vs (LL) L. Nardi
Not Before 8:00 PM
E. Svitolina (16) Vs E. Navarro (23)

STADIUM 2
Starts at 11:00 am

L. Bronzetti Vs C. Gauff (3)
Followed By
T. Paul (17) Vs (14) U. Humbert
Followed By
T. Fritz (12) Vs (19) S. Baez
Not Before 6:00 PM
C. Garcia (20) Vs M. Sakkari (9)
Followed By
D. Medvedev (4) Vs (29) S. Korda

STADIUM 3
Starts at 11:00 am

C. Norrie (28) Vs G. Monfils
Followed By
C. Ruud (9) Vs A. Fils
Followed By
A. Mannarino (21) Vs (13) G. Dimitrov
Followed By
C. Gauff/J. Pegula (5) Vs C. Dolehide/D. Krawczyk
Followed By
K. Krawietz/T. Puetz Or A. Bublik/A. Mannarino Vs M. Arevalo/M. Pavic

STADIUM 4
Starts at 11:00 am

Y. Yuan Vs C. Dolehide
Not Before 12:30 PM
S. Stephens Vs D. Kasatkina (11)
Followed By
A. Blinkova Vs D. Parry
Followed By
R. Seggerman/P. Trhac (WC) Vs W. Koolhof/N. Mektic
Followed By
TBD Vs (2) G. Dabrowski/E. Routliffe

STADIUM 5
Starts at 11:00 am

S. Aoyama/A. Krunic Vs (8) L. Kichenok/J. Ostapenko
Followed By
S. Bolelli/A. Vavassori Vs (8) J. Murray/M. Venus
Followed By
R. Bopanna/M. Ebden Or S. Gille/J. Vliegen Vs N. Mahut/E. Roger-Vasselin
Followed By
L. Musetti/J. Peers (Alt) Vs N. Lammons/J. Withrow
Followed By
U. Eikeri/H. Guo Vs (6) D. Schuurs/L. Stefani

STADIUM 6
Starts at 11:00 am

M. Bouzkova/S. Sorribes Tormo Vs (3) S. Hunter/K. Siniakova
Not Before 12:30 pm
J. Sinner/L. Sonego Vs (5) M. Granollers/H. Zeballos
Followed By
M. Melo/A. Zverev Vs (2) I. Dodig/A. Krajicek
Followed By
B. Haddad Maia/T. Townsend (7) Vs E. Hozumi/M. Ninomiya
Followed By
L. Glasspool/J. Rojer Vs S. Doumbia/F. Reboul Or R. Ram/J. Salisbury

JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:50 pm

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:24 am

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:52 am Coco and Osaka are marching towards a clash soon - who thinks Coco will win this one? I dont, for sure..

I'd put my money on Osaka.

I might in a few months, but Osaka hasn't beat anyone good yet in her return, plus Coco is 2-0 against her.

Their record is 2-2. (Including that 2019 US Open match where a gracious Naomi encouraged Coco to speak to the crowd after Coco's 3 & 0 loss.)

https://www.wtatennis.com/head-to-head/328560/319998

nelslus wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:25 am

JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:50 pm

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:24 am

I'd put my money on Osaka.

I might in a few months, but Osaka hasn't beat anyone good yet in her return, plus Coco is 2-0 against her.

Their record is 2-2. (Including that 2019 US Open match where a gracious Naomi encouraged Coco to speak to the crowd after Coco's 3 & 0 loss.)

https://www.wtatennis.com/head-to-head/328560/319998

Osaka has to get past Mertens first, and you just never know with her. She can be a tough out, even still.

Griekspoor just submitted an excellent entry in the racket smashing contest after losing the first set tiebreak to Zverev.

I was really enjoying this Woz-Volynets match.
Katie held on at end of second set - seemed to have some momentum. Almost broke to open third - didn't - and then the rout was on.
Going to bed with Woz up 4-0 to see if I can enact a TAT level jinx

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:56 am

nelslus wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:25 am

JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:50 pm


I might in a few months, but Osaka hasn't beat anyone good yet in her return, plus Coco is 2-0 against her.

Their record is 2-2. (Including that 2019 US Open match where a gracious Naomi encouraged Coco to speak to the crowd after Coco's 3 & 0 loss.)

https://www.wtatennis.com/head-to-head/328560/319998

Osaka has to get past Mertens first, and you just never know with her. She can be a tough out, even still.

True, but Mertens doesn't have the game to bother Osaka ...she is basically a steady player with no weapons, like Pegula...

Fastbackss wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:11 am I was really enjoying this Woz-Volynets match.
Katie held on at end of second set - seemed to have some momentum. Almost broke to open third - didn't - and then the rout was on.
Going to bed with Woz up 4-0 to see if I can enact a TAT level jinx

Editor note - didn't work.

But I will say I HATE when players have the same kit.

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:19 am

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:56 am

nelslus wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:25 am

Their record is 2-2. (Including that 2019 US Open match where a gracious Naomi encouraged Coco to speak to the crowd after Coco's 3 & 0 loss.)

https://www.wtatennis.com/head-to-head/328560/319998

Osaka has to get past Mertens first, and you just never know with her. She can be a tough out, even still.

True, but Mertens doesn't have the game to bother Osaka ...she is basically a steady player with no weapons, like Pegula...

I think Pegula hits a lot harder than Mertens. Mertens's weapons are consistency, court sense, athleticism, intangibles - plus a great backhand. I think those things can trouble an off-peak Osaka. Mertens can open the court, and she can volley.

nelslus wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:25 am

JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:50 pm

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:24 am

I'd put my money on Osaka.

I might in a few months, but Osaka hasn't beat anyone good yet in her return, plus Coco is 2-0 against her.

Their record is 2-2. (Including that 2019 US Open match where a gracious Naomi encouraged Coco to speak to the crowd after Coco's 3 & 0 loss.)

https://www.wtatennis.com/head-to-head/328560/319998

Oops, the bootleg site I used only showed the 2 Coco wins.

Bronzetti carrying on the longstanding Italian tradition of grunting after the ball has bounced on the other side of the court.

Well, Osaka clearly isn't fully back yet..we should not have expected it...
Kerber's come-back has been impressive too, beating good players I really expected her to lose too. The court doesn't even suit her much .

I wonder if Sakkara's delts are one of those genetic physical anomalies that run in her family. I know lifting is a big part of her fitness, but those delts are big for any athlete.

Tue, 12 March, 2024 (Day 10)

STADIUM 1
Starts at 11:00 am

A. Potapova (28) Vs J. Paolini (13)
Not Before 1:00 pm
F. Marozsan Vs (2) C. Alcaraz
Not Before 3:00 PM
TBD Vs TBD
Not Before 6:00 pm
B. Shelton (16) Vs (3) J. Sinner
Not Before 8:00 PM
I. Swiatek (1) Vs Y. Putintseva

STADIUM 2
Starts at 11:00 am

J. Lehecka (32) Vs (11) S. Tsitsipas
Not Before 1:00 PM
A. Pavlyuchenkova (22) Vs M. Kostyuk (31)
Followed By
A. Zverev (6) Vs (10) A. de Minaur
Not Before 6:00 PM
A. Kerber Vs C. Wozniacki (WC)
Followed By
R. Seggerman/P. Trhac Or W. Koolhof/N. Mektic Vs (2) I. Dodig/A. Krajicek

STADIUM 3
Starts at 1:00 pm

N. Mahut/E. Roger-Vasselin Vs (5) M. Granollers/H. Zeballos
Followed By
N. Lammons/J. Withrow Vs S. Bolelli/A. Vavassori
Followed By
K. Krawietz/T. Puetz Or M. Arevalo/M. Pavic Vs L. Glasspool/J. Rojer Or R. Ram/J. Salisbury
Not Before 6:00 PM
TBD Vs (3) S. Hunter/K. Siniakova

Djokovic loses first set.
Up break early in 2nd. Tough service game. Break point - djokovic hits serve. Nardi thinks it's out - just reaches at it. Doesn't really move but return goes in. He then starts moving. Djokovic stopped. Wanted a hindrance. Didn't get it.
Nardi quickly held.
Curious to see what happens and if Novak can settle down. He is on edge of tilt

Yeah he's channeled his anger well since then...