AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2018 Mens Draw Prediction Challenge ATP

[Moxie]

Ah yes sexist, perhaps, but I would chose your battles on that issue, this remark in this context is fairly harmless.

I think our little princess RBA has gotten his fair share of attention on these boards, I expect everyone to tune in for his first round match against Verdasco, could be a good one!

Sorry, I didn't mean to get uppity. Still, I think Gulbis of all people should be cautious about throwing around the word "spoiled." And at least RBA doesn't get caught with hookers.

 

[Denis]

Sorry, I didn't mean to get uppity. Still, I think Gulbis of all people should be cautious about throwing around the word "spoiled." And at least RBA doesn't get caught with hookers.

lol yeah thats true

anyway, Im all hyped up for Verdasco -RBA (starts at 11am Melbourne time). The tourney organisers in their infinite wisdom have not opted for Rod Laver for this classic, but court 7. I actually think its going to be a better match than Zverev - random Italian.

 

[DarthFed]

Well, other than it's sexist...

No one thinks that RBA is making any Slam semis. I'm just a bit sick of hearing some players get called "pushers" when I doubt some folks have barely ever seen them play an entire match.

When in doubt pull out the sexism card. It's ridiculous that you think I or others hate players because they're Spanish. Let's just say you know what I think about Nadal...and I'd be even more surprised if RBA and Ferret never (you can fill in the blanks)

 

[Moxie]

When in doubt pull out the sexism card. It's ridiculous that you think I or others hate players because they're Spanish. Let's just say you know what I think about Nadal...and I'd be even more surprised if RBA and Ferret never (you can fill in the blanks)

I wasn't in doubt...I thought the remark reflected poorly on Gulbis, and so I said why.

But tell me a player you feel similar animosity towards and harbor those same (unfounded) suspicions about doping towards who is NOT Spanish.

 

[DarthFed]

I'm not going to name names and note that you "filled in the blanks" and I didn't say anything about what I suspected them for.

In this day and age you can't just say stuff on the internet and assume no repercussions. But let's just say I'm suspicious of plenty who aren't Spanish.

And it must also be said I dislike a lot of the Spaniards for their boring style of play and stuff like grunting after they hit the ball.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Shao's next match is against Tsonga. That will be interesting. If he wins that, his next match will be against Nick. That will be
even more interesting.

 

[Denis]

Shao's next match is against Tsonga. That will be interesting. If he wins that, his next match will be against Nick. That will be
even more interesting.

And people were complaining about Feds draw

 

[Moxie]

I'm not going to name names and note that you "filled in the blanks" and I didn't say anything about what I suspected them for.

In this day and age you can't just say stuff on the internet and assume no repercussions. But let's just say I'm suspicious of plenty who aren't Spanish.

And it must also be said I dislike a lot of the Spaniards for their boring style of play and stuff like grunting after they hit the ball.

It wasn't brain surgery to fill in your blanks...you've been saying or implying it for years. Including today. Interesting that you're suddenly shy about implying stuff about others? I'm good with that, because I do think it's terrible to put that stuff out there. But anyway, you do admit you don't like the Spaniards. Still, they're far from the only ones who play a more baseline, defensive games, and far from the only grunters out there.

 

[Moxie]

Speaking of bragging rights: I'm at the top of the men's draw challenge for our group. I figured I'd better get that in before it all goes pear-shaped. Also, I noticed that Priscilla The Rankings Off-set is playing this one. Thanks, mrzz!

 

[mrzz]

^That's why my above post had two lines "Done!". For the ones who don't know, Rankings Off-set always picks the higher ranked player.

 

[DarthFed]

It wasn't brain surgery to fill in your blanks...you've been saying or implying it for years. Including today. Interesting that you're suddenly shy about implying stuff about others? I'm good with that, because I do think it's terrible to put that stuff out there. But anyway, you do admit you don't like the Spaniards. Still, they're far from the only ones who play a more baseline, defensive games, and far from the only grunters out there.

Well consider it a new development. And I don't dislike all Spaniards. I enjoy Lopez, Verdasco and Almagro. I think PCB is ok to watch at times too.

You may recall I detest Simon too and last I checked he isn't Spanish.

 

[Moxie]

Well consider it a new development. And I don't dislike all Spaniards. I enjoy Lopez, Verdasco and Almagro. I think PCB is ok to watch at times too.

You may recall I detest Simon too and last I checked he isn't Spanish.

I'll consider it an excellent new development, if you stop making doping implications against players, where there is no proof. All of you guys cite Lopez and Verdasco. Nice of you to remember Almagro, though, with a nod to PCB, even, and not lump them all together, since there are so many of them. But you know it actually took some years of reminding people that a lot of Spaniards weren't mere clay-courters to make even that impression. Let's just consider how long it took some folks to consider that Nadal is not just a dressed-up dirt-baller.

Simon is too easy. He's the poster boy for absorbing the pace of others. He actually IS the guy who makes me understand what you guys call "pushing." As to a lot of other players, there is a tendency to assign them to a category without really watching how they play. And when some see ESP next to their names, they tend to draw facile conclusions. I don't think RBA is really a mere "pusher." Or only defensive, or non-aggressive, or whatever that means to you. For sure Ferrer is not. He's got an effective serve and a very fine finishing inside-out FH. And you can't call Nadal a "pusher," even though you want to. So who does that leave us with? A small pack of middle-weights that haven't had much impact?

 

[GameSetAndMath]

And people were complaining about Feds draw

Come on Shapo is unseeded. You should not compare his draw with that of Fed.

 

[Moxie]

Come on Shapo is unseeded. You should not compare his draw with that of Fed.

Interesting point, though.

 

[Denis]

So much for her royal highness the princess RBA. Nice win for Verdasco!

 

[Moxie]

So much for her royal highness the princess RBA. Nice win for Verdasco!

So much for getting you neanderthals into the 21st C.

 

[mrzz]

Verdasco won because he is much more macho than RBA. Eat this, spoiled princess!

 

[Busted]

So much for her royal highness the princess RBA. Nice win for Verdasco!

I saw RBA lost and had to laugh. 2 of GameSetAndMath's QF/SF picks both lost in the first round. Ouch. I hope he didn't buy any fantasy tennis stock in those two...

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I saw RBA lost and had to laugh. 2 of GameSetAndMath's QF/SF picks both lost in the first round. Ouch. I hope he didn't buy any fantasy tennis stock in those two...

Yes, I am bleeding, but fortunately I am not foolish enough to put real money on them.

 

[britbox]

Scores on the Doors after Week 1.

I usually do pretty well on these things but am having a nightmare on this one - ranking last after Week 1.

HaranCello tops the list (Twitter follower, I assume). @Moxie is tucked in third place from the forum regulars.