Talk About Tennis 2.0

JazzNU wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:47 am

atlpam wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:43 am Iga got off to a rough start - got called for some type of violation prior to the start of the match. She seems to be righting the ship in the second set.

Wait. Prior to the START of the match? I'll check Twitter for more information. That is very rare.

They didn’t really say what it was but seemed to be time related between the warm-up and start of play.

Anyway Iga was up 3-0 and Rybakina has fought back to 2-3

JazzNU wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:46 am ...

Lies. I can't remember what team it is you're a fan of, but you live in Michigan so I'll go with that. Are you telling me you'd say that if the Lions were up 28-0? Or if Michigan was up 28-0 on Ohio State? But also, that's what we all thought about the Jags and Chargers at the half too. Not thinking we're getitng a repeat, but given the comebacks of the Jags and the Dolphins last week, a big lead is not what it used to be.

The Lions could be up 48-0 at the half, and you know it is not over. And the Chargers.... are the Chargers.
These are the Eagles. I say: time to pull Hurts out. Let that shoulder rest.
(I'll stick with Iga/Elena).

I often wonder why many members of this message board complain about a lack of access to watch tennis matches when there is plenty of free streaming available.
Some of it is 'back door' streaming - but it's there, and very easy to access. Every match you want to watch is available to watch - including Challengers, etc. A quick search for 'tennis streaming' should provide several viable results.

Fastbackss wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:35 am Ponchi - at least you have a choice.
(Well I would have a choice if I paid extra for espn+)

FWIW, ESPN was willing to do fairly regular check-ins on the other matches that were going on during other American's players matches, sometimes going split screen. So you might be able to see some of the match watching Gauff's match.

I've said this before, but I'll mention it again. I rarely "pay" for ESPN+. I do Google Surveys via their app that adds credits into the Google Play account and that pays for my ESPN+ subscription 3 times a year. This year might be the first year I actually end up actually having to pay for it one month with real money and that's because of the price increase and only that. I have zero idea how it works if you have Apple, but I know there is such as Google Rewards on Apple.

Also, and I know I say this one all the time. If you want to see the match, you don't have to have ESPN+ to do so...

FYI, Iga's code violation to start the match

Rybakina about to serve for the match.

Wow. That was anti-climatic. In a flash, Rybakina wins 4 straight games and wins the match.
Rybakina is freaking ecstatic. She raised BOTH her eyebrows after the win.
(I am being a jerk. I like her demeanor).

well. wow. We all know Rybakina has game. But her post-Wimbledon performance was uneven. This was an impressive win. Very straightforward.

"GOAT" Swiatek loses. Not at all surprised. She's looked skittish this whole tournament. And, when your opponent last match beat you 2 & 2....

Meanwhile, start preparing to polish your imaginary Aussie Open trophy, Ponchi.

ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:51 am

JazzNU wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:46 am ...

Lies. I can't remember what team it is you're a fan of, but you live in Michigan so I'll go with that. Are you telling me you'd say that if the Lions were up 28-0? Or if Michigan was up 28-0 on Ohio State? But also, that's what we all thought about the Jags and Chargers at the half too. Not thinking we're getitng a repeat, but given the comebacks of the Jags and the Dolphins last week, a big lead is not what it used to be.

The Lions could be up 48-0 at the half, and you know it is not over. And the Chargers.... are the Chargers.
These are the Eagles. I say: time to pull Hurts out. Let that shoulder rest.
(I'll stick with Iga/Elena).

So, I'm going to assume you don't know a ton of Eagles fans. I'm not a real Eagles fan, but have been around them for years. They are always thinking it could all end the way it did for the Chargers. Always. They will be waiting until very late in this game to breathe a sigh of relief and only if they have more than a one-score lead deep in the 4th quarter.

nelslus wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:16 am "GOAT" Swiatek loses. Not at all surprised. She's looked skittish this whole tournament. And, when your appointment last match beat you 2 & 2....

Meanwhile, start preparing to polish your imaginary Aussie Open trophy, Ponchi.

Oh, no!!!! Mister. You are not going to jinx me just like that. NOOOO!
YOU start preparing your imaginary trophy, together with 15 more people that are much better at this than I am. YOU WILL WIN! It is in the stars!!!!
REST ASSURED YOU WILL BE BATHED IN GOLD!
(Was that over the top? I can't tell... )

ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:23 am

nelslus wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:16 am "GOAT" Swiatek loses. Not at all surprised. She's looked skittish this whole tournament. And, when your appointment last match beat you 2 & 2....

Meanwhile, start preparing to polish your imaginary Aussie Open trophy, Ponchi.

Oh, no!!!! Mister. You are not going to jinx me just like that. NOOOO!
YOU start preparing your imaginary trophy, together with 15 more people that are much better at this than I am. YOU WILL WIN! It is in the stars!!!!
REST ASSURED YOU WILL BE BATHED IN GOLD!
(Was that over the top? I can't tell... )

....PFFFFFFFTTTTTTTT.

All I know is, IF Coco loses to this ill-dressed little butterball....