Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cafe : 2013 U.S. Open

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

he can volley confidently which is always good. that means he can cause some problems for the opposition by going forward.


and he has a splendid backhand that has some finishing power.


he can also take the ball on the rise off either wing. he seems to have a bit of flair for the game.

 

[Moxie]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

he can volley confidently which is always good. that means he can cause some problems for the opposition by going forward.


and he has a splendid backhand that has some finishing power.


he can also take the ball on the rise off either wing. he seems to have a bit of flair for the game.

Who knew he was the up-and-coming Spaniard?

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

affirmative. I like his fighting spirit also.

he is also a very classy chap.

 

[Front242]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

If he could just stop grunting like a brontosaurus with constipation it'd be easier to watch his matches though.

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

that brings us to another interesting question:

is grunting really necessary in tennis?

 

[Front242]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

that brings us to another interesting question:

is grunting really necessary in tennis?

Definitely not when so many players don't do it and those who do don't do it all the time.

 

[Moxie]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

I know guys who have to grunt just to get off the sofa, so the answer must be yes, definitely. :laydownlaughing

 

[DarthFed]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

No problem with grunting unless it is well after the stroke and yes I am talking about Mr. Ferrer in particular. I don't think that is something they'll ever address as it is too subjective.

The women are a whole different problem where the main offenders are still clima...excuse me, shrieking, while the opponents are hitting the next shot. So at least the men aren't as bad in that respect

 

[Riotbeard]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

I think grunting on certain shots, where you put that extra something into it is one thing and normal, screaming on every shot is a whole different problem and unnecessary.

 

[Front242]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

No problem with grunting unless it is well after the stroke and yes I am talking about Mr. Ferrer in particular. I don't think that is something they'll ever address as it is too subjective.

The women are a whole different problem where the main offenders are still clima...excuse me, shrieking, while the opponents are hitting the next shot. So at least the men aren't as bad in that respect

:laydownlaughing Shows how much the women love the game that it makes them moan so much

 

[Front242]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

I think grunting on certain shots, where you put that extra something into it is one thing and normal, screaming on every shot is a whole different problem and unnecessary.

Exactly. No problem with belting a ball and putting a little much power than usual into it followed by a primal yell of rage. When it's not the norm it can be kinda cool in a way on huge shots.

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

some grunting is acceptable but intentional screaming should be against the law on the tennis court.

 

[Front242]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

We'd have a whole lot less players out there it that were the case!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

some grunting is acceptable but intentional screaming should be against the law on the tennis court.

Problem would be to differentiate between them in a sound, objective
manner. That may be impossible and hence grunting will live on.

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

who else is fired up about the last slam of 2013?

 

[Fiero425]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

who else is fired up about the last slam of 2013?

After the USO series, I'll probably be "tennis'd" out! lol! :laydownlaughing :snigger :blush: :angel:

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

what will you do?

there is always the NFL.

 

[Fiero425]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

what will you do?

there is always the NFL.

Yea! :clap :clap :clap :clap - I can do without the long exhibition season though! :nono

 

[Fiero425]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

Novak isn't sharp tonight! I'm sure he'll come back, but he's down a break to Istomin 2-5 so far in the first set!

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: 2013 U.S. Open Sidewalk Cafe Chats

17 days and 13 hours to go.