Tomic Shames Professional Tennis

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Andrew Miller writes:

Berdych knocks out Harrison. Looked like a good match.

 

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Duke Carnoustie writes:

Remember what Thiem said after beating Novak at RG? I just beat Novak, now I have to beat Rafa and them either Stan or Murray to win the title. What player believes he can win three straight best-of-5 matches like that?

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Berdych has Harry's # though they play close battles Big Berd always comes through. They had a 7-6 in the third last summer.

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Nobody can accomplish that Duke. It's physically and scientifically impossible.

 

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Andrew Miller writes:

Scoop, time to start referring to the older veterans as best veterans of all time. From Karlovic to Nadal, they have proven to be the most dominant group of players, big four or not, in history. They've kept most younger players out of the winners circle.

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Good point Andrew; the best veterans of all time without a doubt. The over 28 ATP players are better than ever by far. ATP should do a 31 & over #OLDGEN Finals

 

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Chazz writes:

Scoop, they have 31 & over #OLDGEN finals already - the semifinals and beyond in any Slam tournament

 

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Andrew Miller writes:

"Del Potro". He did that in 2009. Awful draw. Pulled it off!

 

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catherine writes:

Andrew - mice doing a hornpipe now - Pliskova out and Kerber through ! Just the opposite of how I expected things. Well well it's Wimbledon.

 

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Chazz writes:

Sock lost the first two sets to a qualifier ranked sub-200 but is in control now after winning the next two sets. Slightly disappointing but not unexpected loss for Tiafoe against Zverev. I was hoping he would take a set from Sascha. Does Sock have a chance against Zverev if they meet next? I am thinking no unless something changes with Jack. Donaldson into the 3R with a tough 4 setter over Lorenzi.

 

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Andrew Miller writes:

Catherine, winning a tune up is a curse for wta players.

 

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Chazz writes:

Oh man, what a horrible loss for Sock. 2017 has turned so bad for him, will he recover and if so, when?

 

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catherine writes:

You're right Andrew - I fully expect a number of exits on the traditional first Saturday clear out, including Angelique, and the next No 1 will be Simona. Scoop should have been thrilled to watch Flipken's slice which almost upset Angie - who won nevertheless with a dropshot from the baseline and a lob - sign of improving nerves ?

 

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Andrew Miller writes:

Yes this year winning a tune up spells doom!

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Flipper has a killer slice and it really bothers a lot of players.

 

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catherine writes:

Scoop - I wonder why Flipkens has not done better ? Angie said afterwards getting down low all the time in that match was a big challenge. Doesn't come naturally to her. I suppose not many women use slice like Flipkens - maybe they should try. Get those knee joints exercised.

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Catherine: I have followed Flipkens whole career. She was a top junior player. Then had a very slow transition to WTA success. For years she struggled with poor results and blowing matches. Thought she just wasn't going to make it. Then she did get over the hump finally.She is a great example of perseverance. She was very small when younger but she has gotten beefier and stronger. I would guess she is just not strong enough to be a top player. But she has had a very good career.

 

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catherine writes:

Scoop - Thanks. She's small but seems pretty fast and her style certainly seems to tie some opponents in knots.I thought that match was pretty close and Kerber was lucky not to have to go 3 sets. She spoke about Flipkens with a lot of respect.

 

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Scoop Malinowski writes:

Flipkens struggled for years before she finally made her first Grand Slam main draw (French Open 2006 at age 20). It also took years to win her first WTA main draw match. Flipkens persevered though.

 

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El Dude writes:

Sounds like a young man who is disappointed with how his career is turning it out, and is playing a rather disingenuous "I don't care" attitude. On the other hand, I'm sure there are plenty of players who realize they'll never be great, and maybe don't even love the game but just see it as a job. But I suspect with Tomic it is more a spoiled brat who didn't get what he wants, and now has sour grapes.