2022 ATP General News

[kskate2]

Djoke is ripe for the picking, running on fumes. Has been all week, but nobody has stepped up to the plate and finished the job. Let's see what Hair Dude will do in this set.

 

[10isfan]

I suspect Djoke is giving away first sets so that he gets time on court building strength and mental toughness. He is nowhere physically fit enough at the moment to do well at FO.

 

[kskate2]

I suspect Djoke is giving away first sets so that he gets time on court building strength and mental toughness. He is nowhere physically fit enough at the moment to do well at FO.

I don't know that he's giving them away. He was really outplayed by his countrymen & hair dude. The only one I felt like he was really involved was the first set against Karen.

 

[Moxie]

I don't know that he's giving them away. He was really outplayed by his countrymen & hair dude. The only one I felt like he was really involved was the first set against Karen.

I agree with this. If that was about getting more time on court, the strategy failed, and he is out of gas. I thought he looked terrific against Khachanov, though. Anyway, Clarey mentioned all of the Covid he's had. Commentators wondering if he's put in the work when he wasn't able to play competitive tennis. It's still surprising to see. As they said, today was like v. Davidovich Fokina in MC: put in all the effort to win the 2nd, then with nothing for the 3rd.

 

[Front242]

Embarrassing for a gluten free world number 1 to be fed a bagel in a home final! Only watched the scores. Nice win for Rublev but a shocker for Djokovic.

 

[Moxie]

I see they just gave an award to Vajda. Some good natured joking about having enjoyed "most of his experience" with Novak, then Novak corrected him, "Half of it."

 

[kskate2]

I agree with this. If that was about getting more time on court, the strategy failed, and he is out of gas. I thought he looked terrific against Khachanov, though. Anyway, Clarey mentioned all of the Covid he's had. Commentators wondering if he's put in the work when he wasn't able to play competitive tennis. It's still surprising to see. As they said, today was like v. Davidovich Fokina in MC: put in all the effort to win the 2nd, then with nothing for the 3rd.

I would say no. I saw earlier in the week he was breathing heavily between points and really feeding off the crowd for adrenaline. He is not conditioned to play the BO3 right now let alone the BO5. And to your point we don't know what kind of affect Covid has on him. I know some people from work who are still battling lingering affects and some caught the original strain in 2020.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I would say no. I saw earlier in the week he was breathing heavily between points and really feeding off the crowd for adrenaline. He is not conditioned to play the BO3 right now let alone the BO5. And to your point we don't know what kind of affect Covid has on him. I know some people from work who are still battling lingering affects and some caught the original strain in 2020.

Another factor too: He will be 35 years old in a couple of weeks. Even though he is extremely fit, being 35 years old will take its toll on his body at some point.

 

[Moxie]

Look at this Kid! Carreño Busta has gotten through most of his matches really easily, including this morning, and with the exception of Schwartzman, who is rarely an easy out, especially on clay. And now Carlos is a game away from the win in straights.

 

[Moxie]

He did it! Won both sets with the break of the PCB serve, too. @tossip: I just got a look at the hair. He doesn't have a bald spot! He has a grey spot. it's not even centered. He actually has similar dense hair to Djokovic I would say.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I just saw the last couple of games in the final at Barcelona
Vamos to young Carlos, well earned victory and his 3rd title so far this year!

 

[rafanoy1992]

With this win, Alcaraz is guaranteed to have a Top 8 seed at RG, both Medvedev and Matteo are more than likely will not play RG due to injuries.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In regards to Novak, I still think coming back on clay is still more physically demanding then any other surface, I understand due to the restrictions he had no other choice,I have been watching his matches and I was not surprised that Rublev won the final,he has been playing well all week.Novak will be 35 next month another factor,.Lets see how he goes in Madrid,his next tournament,which is at high altitude,can also prove to be a problem with fitness.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

With this win, Alcaraz is guaranteed to have a Top 8 seed at RG, both Medvedev and Matteo are more than likely will not play RG due to injuries.

Well that was his goal for RG Top 8 seed

 

[rafanoy1992]

By the way, both the ATP and WTA will meet next week at Madrid to discuss the possibilities of withdrawing points at Wimbledon due to the decision of banning Russian and Belarusian players.

If they do decide to withdraw the points, I wonder how the players will react to the potential decision.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

By the way, both the ATP and WTA will meet next week at Madrid to discuss the possibilities of withdrawing points at Wimbledon due to the decision of banning Russian and Belarusian players.

If they do decide to withdraw the points, I wonder how the players will react to the potential decision.

I am still waiting on confirmation that Rome tournament is also banning Russian and Belarusian players this year as well.

 

[Fiero425]

By the way, both the ATP and WTA will meet next week at Madrid to discuss the possibilities of withdrawing points at Wimbledon due to the decision of banning Russian and Belarusian players.

If they do decide to withdraw the points, I wonder how the players will react to the potential decision.

Now that would be BS and tyrannical!

 

[rafanoy1992]

Now that would be BS and tyrannical!

Just like how Wimbledon decided to ban Russian and Belarusian players from playing Wimbledon.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Now that Madrid Tournament is owned by IMG they gave out wild cards to players within IMG which has apparently upset some Spanish players.

 

[Fiero425]

Just like how Wimbledon decided to ban Russian and Belarusian players from playing Wimbledon.

True enough, but there's a legit reason why they're taking this stance at Wimbledon! It may not be fair, but it makes sense; at least a lit'l bit!