US Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[kskate2]

I agree. Fritiz or Tiafoe. Shelton might still be a little green, but I think it would be fantastic for him. He’s the only one of the Americans I see with potential to upset Novak.

It's not even about slaying Djoke. It's more about having something enjoyable to watch at the QF stage of a major.

 

[tented]

I feel bad for the thousands of people who actually paid to be in Ashe for the day session. Between this dud of a match, and Gauff/Ostapenko before it, this was awful.

 

[nehmeth]

Frances Tiafoe is the only American that would have beaten Sinner last night. This is why I am hoping that Tiafoe takes care of business tonight. He's the only one on that half of the draw that can beat Djokovic. If Djere can win the first 2 sets against Djokovic, then Tiafoe has a chance, although he will need to play at the level he played against Rafa and Alcaraz last year.

Sometimes I read your posts and I’m ashamed that I am from Philly. Did you watch the match against Djere? Did you see the stats breakdown of winners to unforced errors? Novak was playing well in those first two set, certainly above his B game. Djere was on a whole other level and keeping Novak on his heels. After the second set, Novak made a decision to get back on the baseline; that’s the only way I can describe it and he took the ground. Tiafoe would have been out in three against that level of Djere.

 

[nehmeth]

It's not even about slaying Djoke. It's more about having something enjoyable to watch at the QF stage of a major.

Well, I don’t normally watch Fritz as he isn’t entertaining. And Novak gasping for air as he bakes on court isn’t my idea of entertainment either, but that’s what‘s on the plate.

 

[the AntiPusher]

I agree. Fritiz or Tiafoe. Shelton might still be a little green, but I think it would be fantastic for him. He’s the only one of the Americans I see with potential to upset Novak

Good LORD Fritz why wouldn't you jump in the 2nd serve at 30-40.. Novak's serve was Always gonna be short in the box . Good grief Tennis IQ you don't have

 

[Moxie]

Who'd a thunk? Fritz finally gets another break.

 

[don_fabio]

Novak got pissed off by some fellow serbian fans, told them to go out and sweared a lot.

 

[tented]

Who'd a thunk? Fritz finally gets another break.

Then proceeds to demonstrate a series of “jumping junks”

 

[tented]

Novak got pissed off by some fellow serbian fans, told them to go out and sweared a lot.

That surprised me. I don’t recall him getting angry at Serbian fans before?

 

[kskate2]

Who'd a thunk? Fritz finally gets another break.

doesn't matter. Tay won't do anything useful w/ it

 

[Moxie]

Woeful game from Fritz! Holy crap.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Who'd a thunk? Fritz finally gets another break.

He ain't gonna do anything with it but give it back he not good at consolidation of a service break.. @Moxie Moxie , Sasha has far bigger cojones on the court than Taylor's sack

 

[don_fabio]

That surprised me. I don’t recall him getting angry at Serbian fans before?

He did it a few times when he played in Belgrade and the crowd got involved too much during the points, yelling at him what to do and stuff. I think it was similar here, someone yelled during that lob and it confused him, maybe they yelled let it go and the ball landed just on the line.

 

[the AntiPusher]

I have said it over and over. Whenever Novak gets stressed in his service he is 70 percent serving down or uo the T

 

[tented]

Congrats to Novak for a successful practice session.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa had no business even with a torn abdominal muscle losing to the likes of Fritz...that match costs Rafa a possible 3 slams. Damnit

 

[rafanoy1992]

The reason I am more excited about Shelton is that he will blast the ball, at the same time, he will go to the net to give a different look. He will get beaten in straights, but he will definitely try different shots. Basically, like Tsonga.

As for Fritz, that was...pathetic!

 

[don_fabio]

What a Fritz ass attempt from Taylor today.

 

[the AntiPusher]

I bet If Taylor's GF was on the table to be the prize date to winner of this match.. Taylor's efforts would have similar...just zero guts

Heck Taylor would have probably pay for her Uber limo ride to meet the Serbian Slayer..

 

[kskate2]

Oh Djoke, don't become a musician in your next life...