Tennis: US Open 2018

[kihei]

Picked Nole to win, but rooting most for Rafa, even more than Roger, this time around.

 

[kihei]

At the end of the day, I'm more concerned with Felix's health than anything else about the US Open. His condition puts a pall on an otherwise good opening day.

 

[CupofOil]

Picked Nole to win, but rooting most for Rafa, even more than Roger, this time around.

I'm a Stan guy. There's no better shot maker than him when he's on his game (maybe DelPo who is my 2nd favorite player) and I hate how underrated he is as one of the greats of this generation so I hope he can make another long run in this tournament and continue to prove the doubters wrong. Unfortunately, I have doubts that his body will hold up going into the 2nd week.

 

[kihei]

I'm a Stan guy. There's no better shot maker than him when he's on his game (maybe DelPo who is my 2nd favorite player) and I hate how underrated he is as one of the greats of this generation so I hope he can make another long run in this tournament and continue to prove the doubters wrong. Unfortunately, I have doubts that his body will hold up going into the 2nd week.

If Stan wins, I'd be delighted, too. It seems almost odd sometimes, but among the ultra elite of the golden generation in men's tennis there really are no villains.

 

[MsMeow]

If Stan wins, I'd be delighted, too. It seems almost odd sometimes, but among the ultra elite of the golden generation in men's tennis there really are no villains.

This is true. In fact, add in someone who is on the fringe like DelPo who is probably loved as much as Roger. It's refreshing to not hate someone because of their personality or bad behaviour on court.

 

[CupofOil]

If Stan wins, I'd be delighted, too. It seems almost odd sometimes, but among the ultra elite of the golden generation in men's tennis there really are no villains.

Not that he's a villain necessarily, but Murray was a guy who was pretty hard to cheer for especially in his early years. I've softened on him over the past few years but the constant grumpiness gets a little grating after a while.

In a way, the sport needs a bit of a villain or a should I say a more outspoken top player (like Roddick for example). As high quality as the tennis has been in this generation, there really isn't that alpha male personality out there or a rivalry where the players detest each other (McEnroe/Connors for example). Kyrgios competing for Grand Slam Titles would qualify but since he seems to hate the sport, don't see that ever happening.

Nevertheless, this is the Golden Era as far as quality tennis players are concerned and it doesn't appear to be coming to an end anytime soon despite Father Time's best efforts.

 

[Tuggy]

Conditions looking even worse today in NY. 33C feels like 42 this afternoon. More retirements coming I'm sure.

Wednesday looking the same. Brutal conditions.

 

[Tuggy]

Chung having a rough go so far.

 

[Tuggy]

Chung dug out of a hole (a couple of times) in the second set.

Copil gave Cilic a really tough match in Cincinnati and looks like he'll do the same here. Copil up big first set.

Copil blew that set big time.

 

[Connor McFries]

Nole with the no muss, no fuss first set win.

 

[Connor McFries]

Fucsovics with the break in the second to lead 4-2.

 

[Connor McFries]

Heat and humidity is brutal. 3 retirements in the men's side so far. Djok struggling too.

 

[kihei]

A hell of a lot of empty seats. Only iguanas would want to endure this....my god, there is one in the front row.

 

[Connor McFries]

Best of three now in the Nole-Fucsovics match. Nole takes the 1st game on serve.

 

[kihei]

Set apiece. Neither Nole nor Fucsovics look like this is their idea of a good time. This is cruel and unusual punishment, and I'm surprised the ATP doesn't have a rule for a situation like this as playing in such conditions is not in the interests of either the players or the fans.

 

[kihei]

Nole broken at love. His road just got tougher.

 

[Tuggy]

If Novak loses this...wow.

 

[kihei]

If Novak loses this...wow.

...and if he has to retire, double wow.

 

[Sports Enthusiast]

Love watching Brokovic struggle in the first round. Still hate that they show every top player instead of good matches early in the tournament. Upsets are rare.

 

[Glenn Isildur Healy]

Love watching Brokovic struggle in the first round. Still hate that they show every top player instead of good matches early in the tournament. Upsets are rare.

It's about the ratings

 

[Connor McFries]

Nole with the break back in Set 3. Tied at 4-4.

 

[kihei]

Nole breaks back as Fucsovics has resorted to serving almost exclusively second serves.

 

[kihei]

Fog looks like a hideous abomination of an American flag. He has the tackiest gear of anyone on the tour. Lost the first set, too.

This will give you some idea of his outfit:

 

[Connor McFries]

Nole wins the 3rd set. 10 min break now between 3rd and 4th set. Heat policy.

 

[kihei]

Noles, down 2-4, recovers to win 6-4. Crisis almost certainly averted.