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Re: OT: General OT Thread [NO POLITICS OR RELIGION] 

Post#1041 » by blazza18 » Sat Sep 7, 2019 9:48 pm

She'll do well to win a game now it seems.
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Post#1042 » by Turk Nowitzki » Sat Sep 7, 2019 9:49 pm

That last game with Andreescu serving at 3-5 might've been the loudest I've ever heard the Ashe crowd. That was crazy.
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Post#1043 » by Turk Nowitzki » Sat Sep 7, 2019 9:56 pm

Feel like Andreescu might steal this here, she's weathered the storm.
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Post#1044 » by blazza18 » Sat Sep 7, 2019 10:00 pm

Incredibly bonkers last 30 minutes.
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Post#1045 » by MikeIsGood » Sat Sep 7, 2019 10:01 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:Feel like Andreescu might steal this here, she's weathered the storm.


Called it.

At least the second set got interesting, but it's unfortunate that it's because the under-performance transferred from one of them to the other (though not unsurprising at 19, Arthur Ashe, first slam final).
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Post#1046 » by Turk Nowitzki » Sat Sep 7, 2019 10:02 pm

No clue where Serena goes from here.
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Post#1047 » by MikeIsGood » Sat Sep 7, 2019 10:07 pm

Chase/ESPN had this new Serena commercial ready to go. At least I think it's new. Good commercial but timing misses the mark, even though the message is still true.
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Post#1048 » by crkone » Sun Sep 8, 2019 12:31 am

I'm at a wedding reception and the couple gave the hotel a laptop with music to play. I feel bad for the bus boy who's trying his hardest up there. He's looking through a two page pamphlet of songs prepared for him.

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Post#1049 » by MikeIsGood » Sun Sep 8, 2019 8:41 pm

Medvedev is up an early break. Immediate thing that stands out to me is that Medvedev is all over the court. That is his style as a defender, but he's not making much effort to end rallies. He's just running everywhere, returning everything. Bold strategy against Rafa in a 5 set match. Will be interesting to see if he has the stamina for it.

Often works for Djokovic against Rafa. But that's because he's Djokovic (and he also ends rallies with big returns).
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Post#1050 » by Turk Nowitzki » Sun Sep 8, 2019 9:25 pm

Rafa has like two extra gears that he hasn't even had to think about using in any match in this tournament. No way he loses this match.
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Post#1051 » by BUCKnation » Sun Sep 8, 2019 10:02 pm

When Rafa's got serve, the games arent even close.
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Post#1052 » by Turk Nowitzki » Sun Sep 8, 2019 11:11 pm

Seriously incredible effort from Medvedev. I thought this one was over when Nadal got the break in the 3rd.
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Post#1053 » by MikeIsGood » Sun Sep 8, 2019 11:16 pm

I know the first set was close, but Medvedev seriously played worlds better in the third set there. He's not being passive anymore.

I've still got my eye on his stamina, though. Long matches are Rafa's day job and this guy's coming in for his first day of work, so to speak.
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Post#1054 » by Turk Nowitzki » Sun Sep 8, 2019 11:27 pm

Big hold from Rafa, huge missed opportunity for Medvedev.

Medvedev was still riding the adrenaline wave in that game, gotta think his level will drop a bit now.
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Post#1055 » by tyland » Sun Sep 8, 2019 11:54 pm

Zach Lowe to the Athletic would be interesting. Smart move by them to bid as he has a big following.
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Post#1056 » by Turk Nowitzki » Mon Sep 9, 2019 12:04 am

This is pretty crazy.
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Post#1057 » by MikeIsGood » Mon Sep 9, 2019 12:06 am

Jesus what a return that was.
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Post#1058 » by Turk Nowitzki » Mon Sep 9, 2019 12:11 am

Medvedev has a good portion of the crowd behind him, this is wild.
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Post#1059 » by BUCKnation » Mon Sep 9, 2019 12:36 am

and Nadal nearly let that set go at 40-0. lol
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Post#1060 » by Turk Nowitzki » Mon Sep 9, 2019 12:45 am

Wow, that all fell apart in a hurry.

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