2016 Olympic Tennis Tournament. General Discussion Thread #RIO2016

[marc45]

We should all write in


It worked when they hadn't planned to broadcast Federer-Wawa v. Lopez-Nadal (NOW ALSO OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS IN DOUBLES AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH) at IW, and then they did.

just a little upset, they were on the air since 11 this morning, so I'll give them credit...couple nitpicks..missing live points for studio chatter..and even though the Keys-Kerber match was compelling, they could have switched to a little more Kei-Gael at the end while the ladies were still nowhere near done

Rafa's been on Bravo so much this week they should make him an honorary housewife

 

[kandamrgam]

This makes me wonder how much Nadal missed 2012 Olympics. The guy clearly is passionate when it comes to nation.

 

[Red Rick]

The Rio medals looks about twice the size of the Beijing medal Nadal got.

 

[marc45]

Go to the NBC Sports app or website. They're showing the medal presentation NOW.

thanks, I'll get some news on it...switched to baseball and swimming

 

[marc45]

Phelps just failed in the 100 fly, no medal...everything caught up to him, might be Rafa's fate too this weekend but they got their gold

 

[marc45]

this is the guy that just beat Phelps, they met way back when #NextGenSwimmer

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Delpo is playing murderously well.

Also, as long as this doubs match is going, I'm not sure what Rafa will have left in the tank -- because of course he's giving everything.

Agreed

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

there is NO way Juan can beat Rafa tomorrow. Rafa's forehand will penetratate Juan's backhand. and Juan won't be able to run around the backhand because RAFA's forehand cross court is lefty crosscourt

There is no such thing as "No way" in tennis.

 

[marc45]

Tennis Channel trying to compete until Cincy, showing Novak & Fed U.S. Open from last year

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Hopefully Delpo destroys the druggie tomorrow. Someone who didn't mentally fade against djoikovic. Looking at you Rafa. It would be good for Delpos confidence, and maybe strengthen the tour somewhat.

So why you dislike Nadal? Let the guy have a moment bra

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Now Nadal just has to win one match out of two to guarantee himself another medal, bringing his tally to a whopping THREE.

And then if he can just secure TWENTY-FOUR more after that, he and Phelps will be in a DEAD HEAT.

 

[ruerooo]

So why you dislike Nadal? Let the guy have a moment bra

inorite?? He only MADE SPANISH / OLYMPIC HISTORY

 

[ruerooo]

And then if he can just secure TWENTY-FOUR more after that, he and Phelps will be in a DEAD HEAT.

It's harder (and plus I'm sure he doesn't care) -- because in tennis, you have to play your opponent(s) as well as fight the elements and conquer your own mind, and in swimming, your only opponents are yourself & the elements.

MEDAL CEREMONY PLS

 

[Nostradamus]

http://stream.nbcolympics.com/day-7-court-1-match-5

Jack Sock playing insane good in mixed doubles right now.... he could win GOLD with Bethany

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

I like to educate people.

On what subject?

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

inorite?? He only MADE SPANISH / OLYMPIC HISTORY

So true! He is just butthurt!

 

[Nostradamus]

http://stream.nbcolympics.com/day-7-court-1-match-5

LOL,, Sock is destroying 100 mph forehands right at the girl player..............she is lucky she still has her head attached

 

[Pablo1989]

VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOS! One of the best double matches I've ever seen in my life. Third set was Thrilla in Rio!

Rafa Nadal, you're inspiring, a true legend, one of the best athletes of all time.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

http://stream.nbcolympics.com/day-7-court-1-match-5

LOL,, Sock is destroying 100 mph forehands right at the girl player..............she is lucky she still has her head attached

Just took a peek at mixed for about the second time in my life... something kooky about how every other point has a male raining down 135 mph bombs against a female player. Saw a serve kick above her head and she was lucky to frame it into the net.

 

[VamosBamos987]

I would say the Olympics Gold is worth more than the ATP WTF.

There is no such thing as "No way" in tennis.

After watching Fognini almost beat Murray yesterday, I concur.

 

[marc45]

my bad about the Phelps no medal comment above, actually finished in a 3 way tie for second!...got a silver medal...didn't look like that to me, he had to rally and I switched channels quickly to the tennis

Phelps must spit on silvers

 

[bluetrain4]

Watching Sock and Mattek-Sand, I noticed there's no USA team uniform. Not surprising, given that they're pros and have endorsements (or not) from different companies. USA Track and Field has some sort of deal with Nike whereby the track team is required to wear the official NIke uniform, even if the athlete is sponsored by someone else (Suacony, Brooks, Asics, for example). But, they can still wear their own shoes.

 

[marc45]

I would say the Olympics Gold is worth more than the ATP WTF.


After watching Fognini almost beat Murray yesterday, I concur.

Johnson was close today as well

 

[Nostradamus]

Just took a peek at mixed for about the second time in my life... something kooky about how every other point has a male raining down 135 mph bombs against a female player. Saw a serve kick above her head and she was lucky to frame it into the net.

LOL,,, Sock hitting bomb forehands at the girl,,,i don't think she hit her strings one time the entire match

 

[Nostradamus]

http://stream.nbcolympics.com/day-7-centre-court-match-5

Radek Stepanek in the mixed doubles too. leading in 1st set.....

 

[marc45]

 

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[beard]

Off, but niceeee
Just for Nole, to feel better!

http://gph.is/2b523PU
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[Deleted member 77403]

Congratulations to Nadal and Lopez. That was very tight towards the end, very emotional win. You can see how much it still means to Rafa, he has won his second gold medal and becomes one of the most decorate athletes in tennis Olympic history.

 

[beard]

Congrats to Marc Lopez, he is now a tennis legend, shoulder to shoulder with another doubles gold medalist legends from open era, like Roger Federer, Nicolas Massu, Sebastian Lareau, Mark Woodford, Ken Flach, Robert Seguso ... Great company for him, indeed!

 

[Seth]

Marc Lopez is the low-key doubles GOAT.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Never got why Olympics organizers had to cram everything like this. Zero respect for tennis players or what. Could have spread out things a little bit. So much action packed nights for fans, but not good for players.

Exactly! But when do the organisers ever think about the athletes?

 

[*Sparkle*]

It's great to see how much it means to Rafa to win with his friend.

I don't think you can blame the Olympic organisers for the schedule. It's down to the ATP schedule. The players are are all off to Cinci as soon as they've finished, and those carrying flags asked to start on Sunday, not Saturday. The weather hasn't helped, because a rest day isn't quite as valuable if you spend it hanging around, wondering if you are going to play.

The slow surface is something they could have considered. The quarter finals were all long, even the ones in straight sets.

 

[merwy]

It's harder (and plus I'm sure he doesn't care) -- because in tennis, you have to play your opponent(s) as well as fight the elements and conquer your own mind, and in swimming, your only opponents are yourself & the elements.

MEDAL CEREMONY PLS

It's especially harder because in swimming you can earn about 17 medals per olympic edition. While in tennis it's only 3 max.

 

[Red Rick]

I'd actually think that in tennis it takes the longest time in total of matches to get a medal

 

[TrustTheNinja]

Phelps just failed in the 100 fly, no medal...everything caught up to him, might be Rafa's fate too this weekend but they got their gold

He was beaten by my countryman. It was our first ever gold medal in Olympics history. Very very proud moment for us

 

[TrustTheNinja]

this is the guy that just beat Phelps, they met way back when #NextGenSwimmer

behold the new legend in Singapore sporting history.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

I never knew there was such an enthusiasm for basketball in Serbia.

 

[pound cat]

Nick Saviano talks about what crying after a loss means in tennis eg djokovic/dekpotro

 

[beard]

I never knew there was such an enthusiasm for basketball in Serbia.

Well, Serbia (Yugoslavia before) is only 5 times world basketball champions, 3 times silver and 2 times bronze (USA is 5,3,4), and only 8 times European champions (5 silver ,4 bronze)

 

[Krish872007]

Incredible - Gold in singles and doubles!

If he gets the Gold in singles here in Rio, then he'll just need one more AO to complete the Double Career Golden Slam - which is pretty awesome if you think about it

 

[nadal_winning]

Nadal crying after he wins a historic gold medal with doubles partner and good friend Marc Lopez. Best moment of the Olympics so far.

 

[flyingboris]

"Tragedy: freak lightning strike kills two tennis players at the Olympics"

 

[veroniquem]

Rafa's been on Bravo so much this week they should make him an honorary housewife

ha ha ha

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Murray will probably win the final with Del Potro retiring with a wrist injury.

 

[veroniquem]

Nadal crying after he wins a historic gold medal with doubles partner and good friend Marc Lopez. Best moment of the Olympics so far.

How moving! And how nice it is for Rafa to now boast gold in BOTH singles and doubles. He'll be remembered as king of the Olympics as well as King of clay!! And .... Still more to come

 

[Deleted member 77403]

How moving! And how nice it is for Rafa to now boast gold in BOTH singles and doubles. He'll be remembered as king of the Olympics as well as King of clay!! And .... Still more to come

To be fair, I wouldn't give him that moniker unless he wins the gold medal in singles again. Because if Murray wins the gold in singles again, then he will have a strong claim for that also, because remember Murray has a silver also. And lets not forget Massu, who won back to back Gold medals in less than 24 hours. But I think if he outperforms Murray here, then yes, why not?

 

[marc45]

Hingis drills opponent in the head

http://www.tennisactu.net/news-jo-r...tml?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[veroniquem]

To be fair, I wouldn't give him that moniker unless he wins the gold medal in singles again. Because if Murray wins the gold in singles again, then he will have a strong claim for that also, because remember Murray has a silver also. And lets not forget Massu, who won back to back Gold medals in less than 24 hours. But I think if he outperforms Murray here, then yes, why not?

Murray has a silver? I thought he got gold in 2012. I favor Rafa over Murray this week but you're right, if Murray wins again, he'll be entitled to that claim. Spoke too fast I guess