2019 US Open QF: Bianca Andreescu vs. Elise Mertens

[Moxie]

I thought she'd pull it off, but great job Mertens. This is my first time really paying attention to her game.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Wow, you're grumpy. Players work their asses off for our entertainment, and you have a hard time with the volunteers giving them a hand, so they can focus. Do you really want them wandering around looking for a towel or a drink? That would slow things down. Or would you prefer that they sweat to the point of detriment to their game, or not drink and cramp? You want top level entertainment, it comes with support.

No, I am not grumpy or anything, just pointing out something...another transition. I mean, people used to wait till they sat down to use their towels. Remember those days? Then the towel became available between points. Now drinks are available between points. I highly doubt anyone would suffer from dehydration if they did not have a sip between points...You start hydrating the night before the match !

 

[tossip]

going back to watch 600lb life..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca will have a tough match against Bencic,will have to back up again tomorrow

 

[tossip]

Serena used to bring Chip to her matches

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena used to bring Chip to her matches

Yep and also when she practices as well lol!

 

[Double Bagel]

No, I am not grumpy or anything, just pointing out something...another transition. I mean, people used to wait till they sat down to use their towels. Remember those days? Then the towel became available between points. Now drinks are available between points. I highly doubt anyone would suffer from dehydration if they did not have a sip between points...You start hydrating the night before the match !

I think if it was interfering with getting to the service line in a timely manner to serve the next point then something would be done about it, but it seems like it doesn't effect that at all. I do understand your point that the ball boys have turned into much more, but really I don't see it slowing down the game any.

 

[kskate2]

Vee brings her dog, Zverev, and a few others

 

[Double Bagel]

Vee brings her dog, Zverev, and a few others

A dog is such a calming thing. I see why they bring them.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I need to have a shower and freshen up....I am getting brain dead yes I know now the roof is open lol!

 

[tented]

No, I am not grumpy or anything, just pointing out something...another transition. I mean, people used to wait till they sat down to use their towels. Remember those days? Then the towel became available between points. Now drinks are available between points. I highly doubt anyone would suffer from dehydration if they did not have a sip between points...You start hydrating the night before the match !

It’s a much more physical sport than it used to be. Plus, playing at the USO, in high heat and humidity, is going to make everyone sweat, especially now that the USTA has turned a post-roof Arthur Ashe Stadium into a large sweat box, with almost no air circulation.

 

[Moxie]

No, I am not grumpy or anything, just pointing out something...another transition. I mean, people used to wait till they sat down to use their towels. Remember those days? Then the towel became available between points. Now drinks are available between points. I highly doubt anyone would suffer from dehydration if they did not have a sip between points...You start hydrating the night before the match !

I didn't see the drinking on court but I'll take your word for that. And I would say that's a bit much. But I do think that supporting the players is the job of the tournament and those that work for it. Conditions can be tough, and tennis matches are long. If you want the best performance, support it, within bounds.

 

[Moxie]

Vee brings her dog, Zverev, and a few others

On the road...but to the venue?

 

[kskate2]

It’s a much more physical sport than it used to be. Plus, playing at the USO, in high heat and humidity, is going to make everyone sweat, especially now that the USTA has turned a post-roof Arthur Ashe Stadium into a large sweat box, with almost no air circulation.

Having been there post-roof, Mox and I can tell you just how humid it is. It's just still. There's no air moving around. It's absolutely awful

 

[Moxie]

I need to have a shower and freshen up....I am getting brain dead yes I know now the roof is open lol!

Honey, in January, we call ourselves up here AO Vampires, because we're all upside down, in terms of watching tennis at the wrong hours. You are now a USO vampire. All is forgiven.

 

[Moxie]

Having been there post-roof, Mox and I can tell you just how humid it is. It's just still. There's no air moving around. It's absolutely awful

It's actually better with the roof on, when the AC is on. Roof off, it's stifling.

 

[Double Bagel]

Popping offline for a bit to also get a shower and then I will catch up on this match later before I go to bed.

 

[kskate2]

On the road...but to the venue?

I'm not necessarily talking about USO, but in the past I've seen players bringing their dogs.

 

[tented]

It's actually better with the roof on, when the AC is on. Roof off, it's stifling.

That’s the impression I have as well, but they only close the roof when it’s raining. When it’s hot and sunny, the roof is open, thus enacting this no-air sweat box, which is most of the time. Short of turning it into an indoor event, this is awful. You can see how miserable the players are.

 

[tented]