Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
These unforced errors by Swiatek, what the heck was that return on the 2nd serve?
30-30.
Wow.
30-30.
Wow.
She's done it!
Zheng defeats #1 Swiatek and will fight for Olympic Gold.
Swiatek relegated to the Bronze medal match.
Stop embarrassing yourself. She has 5 slams and has been a phenomenal #1. A bad match doesn't make her overrated. Stop.Iga was always overrated.
I truly wonder if Collins got into her head with the nasty insults. That's the worst match i've seen her play in a long, long time.She could not have asked for a better court to try to win Gold.
I truly wonder if Collins got into her head with the nasty insults. That's the worst match i've seen her play in a long, long time.
I think I mentioned it on the thread in the GPPD that Swiatek looked genuinely shocked and caught off guard when Collins said it to her.Yep, which is why I asked you earlier about it. She looked clearly rattled by Collins.
If that's true, then Collins is a ****ing assh0le!I think I mentioned it on the thread in the GPPD that Swiatek looked genuinely shocked and caught off guard when Collins said it to her.
Iga isn't charismatic, she's shy, she doesn't want to hurt people, to be targeted the way she was by Danielle was terrible, especially after it was Dani who was the rude one in the match was a surprise.
Anyway, full credit to Zheng for that match.
Yeah, they both have the same problem but it isn’t winning Gold.Iga has the same problem as Djokovic has. Winning an Olympic gold for these countries is quite a big deal so the pressure is enormous.
Tell that to her mom. You'd probably consider her 2020 preparation as a danger to humanity as well.Iga isn't charismatic, she's shy, she doesn't want to hurt people, to be targeted the way she was by Danielle was terrible, especially after it was Dani who was the rude one in the match was a surprise.
Anyway, full credit to Zheng for that match.
I think it depends. I know that Hurkacz couldn't care less, but with Iga there's also the case of her father being a former olympian, so maybe some extra pressure from there? She's been hyped to the moon here and 90% of her "fanbase" knows sh*t about tennis. Tennis commentary in Poland is awful (they fired the only good commentator because she was very technical and a woman, so 2 things people here hate), so it's difficult for the audience to learn anything. They took it to the next level here.Iga has the same problem as Djokovic has. Winning an Olympic gold for these countries is quite a big deal so the pressure is enormous.
As soon as Iga lost they started saying that it's alright, as she can still get the bronze. When the interviewer said that to her she straight up started crying (can't blame her).
"Way better"? Ridiculous. The way you prove you are the better player is by winning:hell Sabalenka is way better than Iga. Always has been . She’s just a headcase and can’t keep her nerves on big matches. . Way more talented though
It was an insane 14-12 score in the determining super-tiebreak. I was rooting for Hsieh and I didn't see the match, but I guess her doubles partner, who has never been ranked in the top 400 in singles or the top 100 in doubles couldn't make up for two talented Czechs.Muchova/Noskova save match point and defeat Hsieh/Tsao to make the Doubles SF.
I think it depends. I know that Hurkacz couldn't care less, but with Iga there's also the case of her father being a former olympian, so maybe some extra pressure from there? She's been hyped to the moon here and 90% of her "fanbase" knows sh*t about tennis. Tennis commentary in Poland is awful (they fired the only good commentator because she was very technical and a woman, so 2 things people here hate), so it's difficult for the audience to learn anything. They took it to the next level here.
As soon as Iga lost they started saying that it's alright, as she can still get the bronze. When the interviewer said that to her she straight up started crying (can't blame her).
Djokovic played his best team tennis in ATP Cup of all places and with him and Iga now it seems more like a schedule issue if anything (sample data is laughably small compared to other events).
from the pre match odds, for every dollar on Zheng, the return is $8, I would imagine it's a big payout for you.It was an insane 14-12 score in the determining super-tiebreak. I was rooting for Hsieh and I didn't see the match, but I guess her doubles partner, who has never been ranked in the top 400 in singles or the top 100 in doubles couldn't make up for two talented Czechs.
I did place a small parlay on Muchova/Noskova winning and Zheng winning, so that turned into quite a nice payoff.
Facts. Thanks for being sensible."Way better"? Ridiculous. The way you prove you are the better player is by winning:
Swiatek leads Sabalenka h2h 8-3
Career win percentage: Swiatek 80.9%, Sabalenka 69.9%
Slams won: Swiatek 5, Sabalenka 2
Titles won: Swiatek 22, Sabalenka 14
Time spent at #1: Swiatek 114 weeks, Sabalenka 8 weeks
Remember, Sabalenka is 3 years older and has a head start to achieve more, but it is not remotely close.
It was a somewhat cryptic and strange comment about Zheng being "cut-throat," behind the scenes. Nothing too bad. People seem to be overreacting.What did Navarro write?
Yes, Collins is a sore loser for sure, and a poor winner as well. I never understand the people that root for her. People also overrate her looks for some reason...Quote from a post match interview
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Danimal is a sore loser after all.
Navarro didn't "make a scene." She gave a quote to the media well after the match. That's not making a scene. And it was probably in response to a specific question, so that is fine.Well, she didn´t punch her in the face. This locker room stuff has no place on the court - and making a scene right after losing the match speaks for itself.
I would like a full, Grand Slam size draw (128 players). Plus, the limits on players by nationality creates an artificially weak field. The tennis and drama have been there, but it's always been a compromised event in my eyes.This is my favorite tournament of the season on the WTA side so far, tons of epic three hours matches, lots of passion from the players playing for their country, even some unexpected dramas, what more ?
Huh? I have no idea what this means. How so?I really wouldn't assume race wasn't involved with Navarro.
I think Zheng is a bit too good for it to be that. She's world no 7 and a recent slam finalist. It's not like it was Galfi of Hungary, stunning the world.Only noticed now that Iga lost. This has got to be one of the biggest Olympic upsets ever, she was a lock for gold!
So many of these WTA (and some ATP) players are a half step away from being robots. They have certain shots relentlessly drilled into them from a young age, so they hit those standard shots very well. But ask them to improvise, and they are completely lost. And when it comes to volleys, well, let's not even talk about it...I get the ball clipped the net, but... Surely she could have produced something better than teeing the ball up for her opponent in response?![]()
I wouldn't say a phenomenal #1 when she lost so meekly at the past USO, AO and Wimby.Stop embarrassing yourself. She has 5 slams and has been a phenomenal #1. A bad match doesn't make her overrated. Stop.
I think Zheng is a bit too good for it to be that. She's world no 7 and a recent slam finalist. It's not like it was Galfi of Hungary, stunning the world.
Come on, that you like Navarro shouldn´t affect your judgement to this extent.Navarro didn't "make a scene." She gave a quote to the media well after the match. That's not making a scene. And it was probably in response to a specific question, so that is fine.