Tennis #2 🎾

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

I know it’s not the warmest summer we’ve ever had, but does Kyrgios really need to be wearing a padded jacket?

 

[coconochanel]

Well done Fritz.

I know it’s not the warmest summer we’ve ever had, but does Kyrgios really need to be wearing a padded jacket?

Well he is Australian

 

[veronica71]

I get the impression he’s a controlling narc who gets rather pissy when he doesn’t get what he wants.

It certainly did not look like a ‘lovely’ exchange, no matter how they tried to spin it in the on-court interview.

no it felt threatening and controlling

 

[Suzesnooze]

I know it’s not the warmest summer we’ve ever had, but does Kyrgios really need to be wearing a padded jacket?

McEnroe has just took the piss about it! Also told him to wear a suit!

 

[veronica71]

I know it’s not the warmest summer we’ve ever had, but does Kyrgios really need to be wearing a padded jacket?

he must run cold he had a massive jumper on the other day in the sun

 

[SarcasmSpecialist]

I am also delighted that Zverev is out, that felt like a very aggressive rant at the net.

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

Did I detect the vaguest hint of sarcasm when Claire Balding referred to Fakervic’s ‘amazing recovery’ from his ‘knee surgery’?

Johnny Mac also expressing astonishment that he’s playing to such a high level so soon after his very recent knee ‘issues’ …

 

[LaBlonde]

and it feels so GOOD

 

[forthelifeofriley]

Sascha does the same with umpires when he disputes a call - the way he touches an arm or similar in a controlling way

 

[Suzesnooze]

I do think Kyrigos is a good commentator.

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

Sascha does the same with umpires when he disputes a call - the way he touches an arm or similar in a controlling way

Ah yes, I remember the same from the French Open when he was disputing line calls and the commentators were horrified that he was ‘manhandling’ the umpire and suggested it was grounds for disqualification.

He certainly acts like a ‘controller’. He might have bought his way out of the most recent charge, but his overall demeanour betrays exactly who he is (as does the reaction/comments he receives from other players).

 

[Hannahebee]

and it feels so GOOD

Honestly I was so glad that he lost to Thiem in the US Open final. Also according to someone on Twitter at the net Zverev told Fritz the following: “You’re lucky I’m injured”

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

I’d actually forgotten about this.


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Honestly I was so glad that he lost to Thiem in the US Open final. Also according to someone on Twitter at the net Zverev told Fritz the following: “You’re lucky I’m injured”

I’d kind of guessed from his facial expressions/general demeanour that he was putting forward an arrogant ‘explanation’ as to why he’d not achieved the victory he believed he was entitled to.

 

[forthelifeofriley]

Also according to someone on Twitter at the net Zverev told Fritz the following: “You’re lucky I’m injured”

That is SO spiteful!!!! Really not that hard to say “well played today”

 

[Hannahebee]

That is SO spiteful!!!! Really not that hard to say “well played today”

Exactly it is such an unsporting thing to say and it shows that he doesn't have any class or respect for Fritz as any other player would have said "You played really well today and good luck in the next round".

 

[veronica71]

Not wildly keen on all the influencer girlfriends but fair play here

if he really did say that then fair play to Fritz for being the better person when asked about it

 

[londongirl2001]

Sascha does the same with umpires when he disputes a call - the way he touches an arm or similar in a controlling way

I hate that he gets away with this behavior, but that’s the ATP for you. Fining players for not going to the press conference, but not caring about this sort of behavior.
That said, well done Taylor Fritz!!
Not watching the Rune/Novaxx match but hoping for a similar outcome haha

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

In the final of the French Open, the 5 Live commentators made several references to his actions possibly falling beyond the bounds of ‘sporting’ behaviour. They were being very careful/discreet about how they phrased it, but it was clear that they were not at all impressed with his attitude.

I think it’s safe to conclude, from all of the available evidence, that he is not a pleasant man.
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Not wildly keen on all the influencer girlfriends but fair play here

if he really did say that then fair play to Fritz for being the better person when asked about it

Interesting comment :

 

[pecan]

can anyone clarify if centre court crowd are cheering ‘rune’ or going boooo??? I cannot tell

 

[Humphrey Rudge]

can anyone clarify if centre court crowd are cheering ‘rune’ or going boooo??? I cannot tell

Defo Rune, he has the majority of the support. It doesn't matter who Novak plays on centre court the majority are always supporting his opponent and it fuckn kills him.