US Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[Moxie]

Frankly I dont think it is a good match, Jannik isnt playing his best,

OK, not good, but tight. Astonishing hold from Sinner there...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

OK, not good, but tight. Astonishing hold from Sinner there...

He has had good practice in saving BPs saved 4 well done

 

[rafanoy1992]

If I were Sinner especially with his tight muscle issue, I would focus on trying to hold serve until it is 4-all or later in the set. Try to conserve some energy until later in the set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If I were Sinner especially with his tight muscle issue, I would focus on trying to hold serve until it is 4-all or later in the set. Try to conserve some energy until later in the set.

Quite frankly he needs to win this 3rd set I dont want this going 5

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jesus missed that over head Jannik, I realize you are trying to keep the points short at present, watch your mid court play please

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jannik bending over and clutching his left leg, no stoppage time here allowed

 

[rafanoy1992]

Sinner panicked in that overhead now it is break point again.

Here comes the full cramp now...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sinner panicked in that overhead now it is break point again.

Here comes the full cramp now...

Broken

 

[rafanoy1992]

Let's see if Sinner will try to break back if not this 3rd set is over.

15-30 now...

 

[Jelenafan]

I hate watching players deal with cramps in a match, its almost as if the Tennis Gods are toying with them. : (

 

[kskate2]

he has to go for broke and pray he connects more than he misses

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Zverev holds and leads 5-2 3rd set

 

[rafanoy1992]

Yeah, this 3rd set is over. It is unfortunate due to the muscle cramps.

Unless the cramps go away, I do not see Sinner winning this match.

 

[Moxie]

I hate watching players deal with cramps in a match, its almost as if the Tennis Gods are toying with them. : (

Or as if they've forgotten to hydrate properly. No excuses for lack of conditioning, particularly at this level.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jannik's team are constantly talking to him
Jannik talking in Italian back to his team and Cahill cannot help
Jannik Fai del tuo meglio!

 

[Jelenafan]

Or as if they've forgotten to hydrate properly. No excuses for lack of conditioning, particularly at this level.

But Moxie, I can’t believe a Cahill-coached player isn't prepared and conditioned for the humid conditions in the USO.

Of course they are going to try to hydrate, my “Tennis Gods “ comment is raised precisely because i think in *some* cases the players’ bodies lockup despite doing everything possible to prep for the conditions.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I do not see Sinner coming up back to win this match. It is a disappointing way to end his Slam season.

Sinner will drop to 7th in the rankings next Monday. He does not have a lot of points to defend in the indoor season so he has the opportunity to climb up in the rankings in the next couple of weeks.

 

[rafanoy1992]

But Moxie, I can’t believe a Cahill-coached player isn't prepared and conditioned for the humid conditions in the USO.

Of course they are going to try to hydrate, my “Tennis Gods “ comment is raised precisely because i think in *some* cases the players’ bodies lockup despite doing everything possible to prep for the conditions.

You are right, Jelenafan.

Even like Djokovic and Nadal cramped during Slam matches.

 

[Moxie]

But Moxie, I can’t believe a Cahill-coached player isn't prepared and conditioned for the humid conditions in the USO.

Of course they are going to try to hydrate, my “Tennis Gods “ comment is raised precisely because i think in *some* cases the players’ bodies lockup despite doing everything possible to prep for the conditions.

AP will tell you he needs mustard. (That can be taken two ways, I suppose.) Pickle juice, salt. Cahill is a good coach, but he's not hydrating his player properly, IMO. You knew a hot humid day/night would come in NYC, and you need to hydrate months before.

 

[rafanoy1992]

AP will tell you he needs mustard. (That can be taken two ways, I suppose.) Pickle juice, salt. Cahill is a good coach, but he's not hydrating his player properly, IMO. You knew a hot humid day/night would come in NYC, and you need to hydrate months before.

The thing about human body or mind Moxie is that sometimes it will fail on you in the least expected way.

Unfortunately, that's how sports is sometimes.