He plays Kohlschreiber
That will be a great experience. There will def be some good rallies.
Low to the forehand and high to the backhand. But no matter what every point will be a fight - kohli is such a well rounded player. Could be an Almagro vs steve johnson type of match from AO this yr
Thanks TT'ers!!
I'll see what i can do about hitting with one of the WTA players. I think I'd match up well with Julia Georges, Maria Kirilenko, or Genie Bourchard.
The boy, who is basically a TT'er by association with me, has a tough challenge in front of him in playing Kohly. So lets band together and root for him with everything we've got! Also wish us luck in the US Open Jr's.
Remember also that this is just the beginning and I have a sneaking suspicion that we could be in a similar situation next year, except with a much higher ATP ranking. And its hard to fathom how much more physically and mentally mature the player is going to be in the next 5-7 years. Good things to come.
Thanks again and I'll make sure he knows that TT'ers from all over are watching and supporting.
Haha....good luck against the girls.
Lets go for a hit on court 17 this time next year. I ll start working on my return of serve
I suggest a pickup dubs match with Collin and Filip partnering the two of you. Maybe they'll both be in MD in '14. It's a shame the defending boy's champ doesn't get at least a qualie WC.
Wait, GRANITCHIEF isn't playing in the US Open, just someone associated with GRANITECHIEF? Here I thought... Oh well, still pulling for him!! Good luck! Hope he gets to Nadal and beats the tar out of him before falling to Roger in a 5th set tb.Thanks TT'ers!!
I'll see what i can do about hitting with one of the WTA players. I think I'd match up well with Julia Georges, Maria Kirilenko, or Genie Bourchard.
The boy, who is basically a TT'er by association with me, has a tough challenge in front of him in playing Kohly. So lets band together and root for him with everything we've got! Also wish us luck in the US Open Jr's.
Remember also that this is just the beginning and I have a sneaking suspicion that we could be in a similar situation next year, except with a much higher ATP ranking. And its hard to fathom how much more physically and mentally mature the player is going to be in the next 5-7 years. Good things to come.
Thanks again and I'll make sure he knows that TT'ers from all over are watching and supporting.
thejackal, good idea, you work on ROS and I'll work on getting younger.
It's tomorrow morning, Tuesday, at 11 am EST.
It's on court #11, where usopen.org had cameras on today. So they're probably do the same tomorrow.
@thejackal, thanks very much, yes incredibly proud and still on a cloud. Its almost surreal. US Open here we come.
Not sure whether i'd prefer a beat up qualifier or big 4 nite match. Either way, it will be an incredible experience.
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Thanks stringertom! The leg slowed him down in the quarterfinal match (which I think he would've won if fit) but its nothing that a little rest and rehab won't take care of.
Awesome first trip to NY and the Open. Amazing foundational experience that can be summed up in a few words: respectable (playing a 1 break set with a top 20 guy who beat Isner and took a set from Nadal), belonging, upside.
I have a funny feeling we'll be back at the US Open sometime in the near future. And thanks to all the TT'ers for the well wishes and support! Cheers!
Thanks stringertom! The leg slowed him down in the quarterfinal match (which I think he would've won if fit) but its nothing that a little rest and rehab won't take care of.
Awesome first trip to NY and the Open. Amazing foundational experience that can be summed up in a few words: respectable (playing a 1 break set with a top 20 guy who beat Isner and took a set from Nadal), belonging, upside.
I have a funny feeling we'll be back at the US Open sometime in the near future. And thanks to all the TT'ers for the well wishes and support! Cheers!
I'm game. Keep in mind that the boy can play Kzoo next year too. He'll improve drastically in a year of grinding the pro circuit and a lot of the top boys in the tourney will be dropping out, so he's got a chance.
The title defense has begun
http://ustaboys.com/draws.html?c=draws&m=show&tyear=2014&eventtype=2&drawtype=0&round=1&match=0
LMK if I can help you with any free advice on racquet work with an email...with Paes' victory in dubs I now have 54 slam notches on my gunslinging racquet-tech belt so there's a lot of knowledge I'm willing to share!
I'll trade you bacon tips for racquet tips.
Will be interesting if we get a rematch of last year's final. I doubt that has ever happened???
Rematch is tomorrow. Quarterfinal match. Interesting that all top 8 seeds are into the quarters. I wonder if THAT has ever happened?
http://ustaboys.com/draws.html?c=draws&m=show&tyear=2014&eventtype=2&drawtype=0&round=4&match=0