US Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Surprised that French WC Bonzi defeated Chris Eubanks (28) in 4 sets to advance to the 3rd round, 76(6) 26 62 76(7)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Looks like there is some flu circulating around. I am curious for Thiem's explanation if there was something else. Some say he struggled to breathe and maybe it was an anxiety attack? Eubanks felt ill today and sadly lost to Bonzi. Jabeur was battling illness yesterday, but she managed to win.

Don,
Jabeur also suffers from asthma so the humid conditions didnt help her cause at all., struggling to breathe

 

[nehmeth]

Surprised that French WC Bonzi defeated Chris Eubanks (28) in 4 sets to advance to the 3rd round, 76(6) 26 62 76(7)

He played an excellent (and very fun to watch) match against Halys. High level from both guys. I didn’t get to see today’s match, but if he brought the same level against Eubanks, I’m not surprised at all.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He played an excellent (and very fun to watch) match against Halys. High level from both guys. I didn’t get to see today’s match, but if he brought the same level against Eubanks, I’m not surprised at all.

I have only seen him play a few times, I watched the last set, he was at a good level, thanks for your input

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Really good win from Aussie WC Ricky Hijikata, who played an excellent match and winning in SS over Fucsovics 61 62 61, he was on from the first point of the match and didnt allow Fucsovics into the match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh Dear, I guess it would not last,

Tsitsipas tweeted he will no longer be working with Mark P, apparently it was a 'trial run' for Toronto, Cinncy and USO
Stef made R2 in Canada and USO and R3 in Cinncy
Stef said he thought his movement was lagging in his match against Stricker, a reason for his loss

 

[nehmeth]

Oh Dear, I guess it would not last,

Tsitsipas tweeted he will no longer be working with Mark P, apparently it was a 'trial run' for Toronto, Cinncy and USO
Stef made R2 in Canada and USO and R3 in Cinncy
Stef said he thought his movement was lagging in his match against Stricker, a reason for his loss

I guess he must be reading the TF commentary

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I guess he must be reading the TF commentary

Must be I guess we shall see Papa back in the coaching role now.

 

[nehmeth]

Really good win from Aussie WC Ricky Hijikata, who played an excellent match and winning in SS over Fucsovics 61 62 61, he was on from the first point of the match and didnt allow Fucsovics into the match

I was in shock when I turned the match on. I was asking my son, ”Who’s that kid knocking the snot out of Fucsovics?!?”

 

[nehmeth]

Must be I guess we shall see Papa back in the coaching role now.

NO! I thought it meant he was getting a real coach.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

NO! I thought it meant he was getting a real coach.

Well he didnt say he was looking for a Real Coach so my guess is that Papa will coach him in the interim

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I was in shock when I turned the match on. I was asking my son, ”Who’s that kid knocking the snot out of Fucsovics?!?”

He is a good young Kid and comes from Sydney when I live, he practices when he is at home at a tennis club near me

 

[rafanoy1992]

Seriously, though, I think you’re spot on. He (and Medvedev and Zverev) were all affected by those GS losses. I can only imagine the nightmares, knowing I was 2-0 up, and had three chances to win just one more set — and completely blew it.

To be fair to both Medvedev and Zverev, they have won big titles (outside of Slams) even after their horrific GS Final losses from two sets up. Tsitsipas is another different story.

Tsitsipas just can't seem to be consistent enough to win a title outside of Slams. Just think of this: Since 2021 RG Final, Tsitsipas has won three titles. In a span of two years, he has won three titles. For a top ten player, that's underwhelming!

Zverev won 2 Masters 1000 titles and the ATP Tour Final in 2021.

Medvedev has rebounded well after 2023 AO tournament. He has won 5 titles (6 finals) this year alone!

 

[Fiero425]

To be fair to both Medvedev and Zverev, they have won big titles (outside of Slams) even after their horrific GS Final losses from two sets up. Tsitsipas is another different story.

Tsitsipas just can't seem to be consistent enough to win a title outside of Slams. Just think of this: Since 2021 RG Final, Tsitsipas has won three titles. In a span of two years, he has won three titles. For a top ten player, that's underwhelming!

Zverev won 2 Masters 1000 titles and the ATP Tour Final in 2021.

Medvedev has rebounded well after 2023 AO tournament. He has won 5 titles (6 finals) this year alone!

Funny, so much's made of Olympic Gold & the fact Novak doesn't have one! Sascha does have 1; actually def. Novak in the process! NOTHING!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Watched the 1st set of the match between Ruud and Zhang Zhizhen who was taking his game hard and fast to Ruud
Zhang is leading 2 sets to 1
Ruud just bageled Zhang in the 4trh set

 

[kskate2]

Casper down doub break in the decider 4-1. About to ghost these 1200 points

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ruud is out and will lose 1200 points and will drop down to No 9 at least
Zhang is the first Chinese player in history to defeat a Top 5 player 64 57 62 06 62

 

[Fiero425]

Casper down doub break in the decider 4-1. About to ghost these 1200 points

Shocking; NOT! I think Ruud was lucky to defend those FO points! I knew he wouldn't make it here in NY! The comp. is tough & seeds are getting knocked out left & right! From the 1st round you have to be ready! Strange that they keep saying the era is weak just because Novak's still at the top of the ranks at 36 years old!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ruud will drop to No 9 at best ,left NYC last year at No 2
Ruud will have to make a big push for the end of year finals in November

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW Dominic Thiem said before he took to the court for his match against Ben Shelton he 'threw up' and felt unsettled in the match before he had to retire, also his breathing became a problem.
Lot of illness around the USO this year