Tennis Thread

[Longballutd]

Hope I'm wrong but it looks like it's going the way of the Wimbledon final.
Alcaraz starts hot but fades quickly.

I hope not, couldn’t stand the sight of Jannik Sinner winning again.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

It is scary how much these two are operating in a stratosphere that is simply levels above anything else in the men's game — not only who's in it and established, but anybody on the horizon.

 

[MCFC1993]

Momentum switched back to Alcaraz, some great points in that.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

They’re so well matched. Whoever is timing the ball slightly better wins the point.

Sinner needs to keep away from Alcaraz’s forehand more too.

 

[cookster]

I hope not, couldn’t stand the sight of Jannik Sinner winning again.

Got his mojo back. Fingers crossed.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Pep there.

Remember when we had no recognition at all? Even just our manager at the tennis now is a big deal.

 

[bugsyblue]

Two brilliant players. Team Carlos all the way for me though

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Sinner’s first serve is terrible.

 

[dadnlad]

people walking out must be blues

 

[MCFC1993]

Alcaraz, special player.

 

[Black&White&BlueMoon Town]

Well deserved final for Alcaraz.

After having just arrived in Manchester, I didn't mind tonight's delay as much. First time watching the coverage this 2nd week on Sky, so it was a different perspective for sure.

The "New 2" are alive and well. Until the next one, where Alcaraz would certainly like to win in Australia and Sinner in the French, both the only the Major Slam trophies they don't yet own. I'm sure they both will before it's all over at this rate.

Congrats to Sabalenka too yesterday. As much as I wanted Anisimova to win, I agree she didn't have the consistency with the unforced errors every time she seemed to be ready to take things over. Sabalenka often had the answer unlike times past.

 

[RobMCFC]

A disturbed night on Saturday and medication meant that I was falling asleep by the end of the first game. Such a shame as with the relatively early start, I was looking forward to watching at least the first two sets.

Two Grand Slams each for the second year in succession. Alcaraz and Sinner are so far ahead of the pack that, barring injury, I can see this happening for the next few years. It's going to take a special player to get past both of them in a tournament of 5-set matches.

 

[oldius]

Two great players but Alcaraz has more to his game, and a higher ceiling, IMO.
I do hope that Donald will give up attending sporting events as his 'popularity' continues to collapse.

 

[smevchenko]

Norrie beats Alcaraz at Paris Masters, his first win over a world number 1.

One of the points Norrie won during the first game was ridiculous!

 

[balotellishaircut]

I fancy Jannik Sinner for the APT final tonite, hope I’m wrong because I want Carlos Alcaraz to win, I can’t believe I’m not watching the football but fcuk England ;)

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I fancy Jannik Sinner for the APT final tonite, hope I’m wrong because I want Carlos Alcaraz to win, I can’t believe I’m not watching the football but fcuk England ;)

You were right.
Some of the tennis was incredible. Both players show tremendous respect for each other and compliment the opponent when a great shot has been played

 

[Paul Moulden's Golden Balls]

You were right.
Some of the tennis was incredible. Both players show tremendous respect for each other and compliment the opponent when a great shot has been played

Seems to be a genuine friendship alongside respect. The darts is in a similar place with the top 2 so far ahead, both getting along & pushing each other to new heights.