[TENNIS] The 2014 ATP/WTA Australian Open Thread (2 Viewers)

[photastic]

Guys I actually hate watching women's tennis omg


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No one does, except for the horny men.

 

[photastic]

To be honest, I'm a Fed fan and I'm still expecting Nadal to win it in 5 sets.

Also, even if Nadal is upset here and now - Federer isn't guaranteed to make it to the QFs or SFs.

I'm just stunned by his opponent's shot-making.

Nah if Nadal was healthy, he wouldve raped tonight. Yeah, Fed4Lyf

 

[RivalryofTroll]

No one does, except for the horny men.

I watched the Sharapova v Ivanovic Brisbane final and the tennis there was simply stunning

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Nah if Nadal was healthy, he wouldve raped tonight. Yeah, Fed4Lyf

Still have to give credit to his opponent for pushing him this far.

Like most people still gave credit to Wawrinka last year when he beat injured Rafa.

 

[dangerouss]

No one does, except for the horny men.

The screaming oh my god

Not to mention that personally I find women's tennis to be extremely inconsistent.


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[photastic]

I watched the Sharapova v Ivanovic Brisbane final and the tennis there was simply stunning

I just find women's tennis too slow but can't this though lol.

 

[dangerouss]

Also, I find that new players (I.e. kokkinakis) often have very fast serves but have terrible defense. Not sure if it's just me tho


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[photastic]

The screaming oh my god

Not to mention that personally I find women's tennis to be extremely inconsistent.


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Terrible fundamentals is the reason. However, once women have men style strokes, it will be so much faster and less one sided for the muscle ladies.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

The screaming oh my god

Not to mention that personally I find women's tennis to be extremely inconsistent.


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The unpredictability of the WTA is sometimes exciting!

The ATP was very predictable prior to 2014.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Also, I find that new players (I.e. kokkinakis) often have very fast serves but have terrible defense. Not sure if it's just me tho


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Yeah, Kokkinakis and Kyrgios have the ''Big Serve, Big FH'' combo.

Basically reminds me of the Sampras and 90s era.

 

[dangerouss]

Yeah, Kokkinakis and Kyrgios have the ''Big Serve, Big FH'' combo.

Basically reminds me of the Sampras and 90s era.

Yes yes.

Also, Tomic seems to have gotten worse lol.


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[RivalryofTroll]

Then what did Nadal and Federer have in their early years lol?

Federer has a well-placed serve (not the biggest) and in his younger days + post-2014, he had/has a very all-court game. His FH is definitely a weapon though.

Nadal's serve isn't ''big'' at all. He has an effective ''spinny'' serve that sets up his FH.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Ultimately, Federer/Nadal have the greatest FHs but not the biggest FHs.

Biggest FHs would be like Gonzales or Del Potro.

 

[dangerouss]

Federer has a well-placed serve (not the biggest) and in his younger days + post-2014, he had/has a very all-court game. His FH is definitely a weapon though.

Nadal's serve isn't ''big'' at all. He has an effective ''spinny'' serve that sets up his FH.

Yeah nad just plays spin

Idk but pretty sure Fed has always been very strategical, especially in the later stages of his career.

He's just overrated to be honest. Never like his attitude either.

I know lol

He's pretty shit ay


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[RivalryofTroll]

Nadal's FH has returned!

Some good inside out and DTL FHs!

 

[photastic]

Ultimately, Federer/Nadal have the greatest FHs but not the biggest FHs.

Biggest FHs would be like Gonzales or Del Potro.

"One of the greatest," you have to respect the changing technology, try a wooden racquet and compare to our carbon racquet. James Blake had a big FH as well.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Nadal with a good hold.

He's 3-2 up in the 4th set. Its on serve.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

"One of the greatest," you have to respect the changing technology, try a wooden racquet and compare to our carbon racquet. James Blake had a big FH as well.

Well, the greatest FHs in their era at least.

Though, Federer's FH is like the modern Borg's FH so I guess its good to pay respect to the past greats!

Yes, Blake too!

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Nadal with TWO break point opportunities!

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Nadal breaks!

We're about to go to a 5th set.