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She'll do well to win a game now it seems.
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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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Feel like Andreescu might steal this here, she's weathered the storm.
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Incredibly bonkers last 30 minutes.
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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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No clue where Serena goes from here.
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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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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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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).
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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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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When Rafa's got serve, the games arent even close.
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Seriously incredible effort from Medvedev. I thought this one was over when Nadal got the break in the 3rd.
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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.
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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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.
Medvedev was still riding the adrenaline wave in that game, gotta think his level will drop a bit now.
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Zach Lowe to the Athletic would be interesting. Smart move by them to bid as he has a big following.
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Jesus what a return that was.
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Medvedev has a good portion of the crowd behind him, this is wild.
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and Nadal nearly let that set go at 40-0. lol
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Wow, that all fell apart in a hurry.