The Official Tennis Thread

[Megadeus]

They have been doing that for Russia and Belarus. Even on their own app.

The flags are still there on the desktop site, thats why I thought I was bugging at first. But nah I guess they censoring them shyts for the broadcast nd apparently the app.

Belarus flag also greyed out for Sabalenka

might as well put the

there instead

 

[RennisDeynolds]

Djokovic gotta lose the final

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

How he's a 2x GS champ at 20...Youngest world number 1...He more than deserved to be crowned.

The level Med had to play at to win was insanely high

The match wasn't close, no need to lie on it Lol.

I meant the crowning was premature in the sense that commentary was saying Med had "NO CHANCE" in this match. That's ridiculous. Alcaraz is not yet on the level of the GOATs to be talked about in that light.

 

[GoldenGlove]

The crowning of Alcaraz was a bit premature.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Nah, Joker is that guy until proven otherwise. Alcaraz took a slam off him but Joker is still him.

 

[UpAndComing]

Medvedev has never played a better match in his life. His court coverage and anticipation has been unreal. He's playing like he's inside of Carlos' head and knows where every shot is going.

As an aside, and I said this before the tournament, Carlos got hosed with the bracket. Why the fukk is the three seed on his side as the top seed? It's supposed to be 1/4, 2/3.

100% agree, it's that Djokovic preferential treatment for him to get into the Final

@BucciMane

To give a Boxing analogy, this is like Canelo Alvarez being allowed to duck both David Benevidez and Demetrius Andrade because he's the cash cow, so instead they are making Benevidez and Andrade face each other and the winner faces Canelo

 

[Osmar]

o wow, I just realized they greyed out the Russian flag next to Medvedev's name on the scoreboard.

Spoiler

Russian and Belarusian players were actually banned before this year's tournament

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

When commentary before a Grand Slam match is saying the #3 player in the world has no shot then you as the #1 in the world should be dominating the competition and Alcaraz has not quite reached that level. They were doin too much.

 

[UpAndComing]

He better give Djokovic a proper fight.

You mean Djokovic better give Medvedev a proper fight

 

[Regular_P]

When commentary before a Grand Slam match is saying the #3 player in the world has no shot then you as the #1 in the world should be dominating the competition and Alcaraz has not quite reached that level. They were doin too much.

So we're just gonna act like Alcaraz didn't annihilate Medvedev in both their matchups this year? Med wasn't competitive at all and he's been ass in Slams this season. This DID come out of nowhere.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

So we're just gonna act like Alcaraz didn't annihilate Medvedev in both their matchups this year?

So what? Med destroyed Joker at the U.S. Open in 2021. What does that mean for Sunday? Not much. You can't be a commentator and say the 3rd ranked player has no shot unless you're discussing Fed or Nadal or Joker in their primes or something comparable to that.

Alcaraz has achieved greatness at 20. But he's not at the level where I'm gonna start saying he's automatic in slams.

 

[Sad Bunny]

@Sad Bunny

Can't wait for his post game interview

I’m tuned in now

Get some rest Carlitos

 

[UpAndComing]

So what? Med destroyed Joker at the U.S. Open in 2021. What does that mean for Sunday? Not much. You can't be a commentator and say the 3rd ranked player has no shot unless you're discussing Fed or Nadal or Joker in their primes or something comparable to that.

Alcaraz has achieved greatness at 20. But he's not at the level where I'm gonna start saying he's automatic in slams.

I'll take it a step further and say it's asinine to say Medvedev has no chance against Nadal, Federer, or Djokovic as well

He literally was in 2 Finals with Nadal that he had clear chances of winning, and won against Djokovic. It was odd commentary in the first place. Especially since out of the new generation, Medvedev has had the best competitive matches against them outside of Alcaraz

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

When Med plays his best tennis he can beat anyone. He's 27 still. I don't think he's a natural pick for most slams but if you told me he is going to finish with a couple more before he retires would I be surprised? Not at all.

 

[Saint1]

Came home wanted to watch the rest of the match.

the fukk you mean it's over???