travlerajm
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C/G are through to the final, delivering a thorough beating to the Roland Garros champs. C/G lost only 9 total points on serve.
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has an alternate ever won a dubs major? and Hijikata won a major as a WC before....
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travlerajm
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Got my tix! Taking the red eye tonight.
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last "real" mixed dubs event of the year.
I think that's grand slam #12 for siniakova, who still has a chance in women's dubs w the best female dubs player at the moment!
And how dumb is Machac for splitting up w her?
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Yah man, you called it. Nice run, but G/Z outplayed in a routine straight setter by G/C oozing confidence.
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Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool’s fairytale winning streak on home soil will continue into the Wimbledon final.
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Turning to A/P, superb stuff to make it a really close match but hats off to P/H for taking their chances to come back from behind to clinch it.
Wimbledon 2025: Watch dramatic winning point as Rinky Hijikata and David Pel reach doubles final
Watch match point as Rinky Hijikata and David Pel come from a set down to beat top seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (11-9) and reach the men's doubles final at Wimbledon.
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Both pairs seem to be relishing the challenge ...... which of them will lift the trophy?
Heh, heh, good stuff man. Hope you'll have a great time - look forward to your report if you're inclined.
There's an old adage in tennis that says, 'in mixed doubles, it's the woman who wins it and man who loses it'. I firmly believe that in most cases the team with the better female player will win more often than the team with the better male.
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History says the best male on the court wins about 60% of the time.
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+/- Stats coming into the final:
C/G: +29 ( +5.8 per match )
H/P: -12 (-2.4 per match )
In fact, the only match that Hijikata / Pel had a dominance ratio above water was against K/P.
The rest of their matches, their opponents won more return points than they did, but they won anyway.
They saved match points in 3 of the 5 matches.
C/G: +29 ( +5.8 per match )
H/P: -12 (-2.4 per match )
In fact, the only match that Hijikata / Pel had a dominance ratio above water was against K/P.
The rest of their matches, their opponents won more return points than they did, but they won anyway.
They saved match points in 3 of the 5 matches.
Looking over a list of Grand Slam Mixed champs over the years that seems a dubious stat.
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On my way. Let’s gooo
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Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool are the men's doubles champs at Wimbledon.
The Brit pairing were also the #5 seeds and they win the title over the surprise finalists that were also alternates for entry - Hijikata/Pel.
First slam for the pair, and on home ground.
6-2 7-6.
The Brit pairing were also the #5 seeds and they win the title over the surprise finalists that were also alternates for entry - Hijikata/Pel.
First slam for the pair, and on home ground.
6-2 7-6.
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Yah man, dudes did it! C/G lift the Wimbledon title - first all British pair since 1936. And they did it in style, fending off the more incisive play by H/P in the 2nd set to clinch the tb, and the match in straights. H/P seemed delighted to have made it to the final - seem like nice chaps. Amazing that they only met recently, but were able to do well regardless.
@travlerajm I'm assuming you were there - is it so? G/C made my tennis day today. Good stuff, their match winning streak continues.
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@travlerajm I'm assuming you were there - is it so? G/C made my tennis day today. Good stuff, their match winning streak continues.
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I watched Pel / Hijikata practicing on Saturday morning before the final.
I confess that this boosted my confidence. Rinky looked pretty good, but Pel was kind of messy. I was thinking, how in the world did this team beat A/P?
P/H also seemed to stay out there rallying under the hot mid day sun a lot longer than advisable, long after C/G had gone back inside.
I confess that this boosted my confidence. Rinky looked pretty good, but Pel was kind of messy. I was thinking, how in the world did this team beat A/P?
P/H also seemed to stay out there rallying under the hot mid day sun a lot longer than advisable, long after C/G had gone back inside.
Waiting for a pic of you w the trophy
And I'm bummed hsieh lost, but glad ostapenko lost. Wonder what happened between hsieh and mertens for them to split up.
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I would like to personally thank the tennis gods for paying me back for the initial awful draw by the clever invention of Rinky Hijikata.
Taking out short-format maestros #1 A/P by outlasting them with the diminutive doubles slam champ who plays singles was genius, and made the final a lot less complicated than it could have been. It made the last-minute decision to make trip across the pond a lot easier knowing the final was a virtual layup.
The match itself in the final was anti-climactic and poor level from both teams, thanks to scorching hot sweaty conditions. And the outcome was never in doubt.
Taking out short-format maestros #1 A/P by outlasting them with the diminutive doubles slam champ who plays singles was genius, and made the final a lot less complicated than it could have been. It made the last-minute decision to make trip across the pond a lot easier knowing the final was a virtual layup.
The match itself in the final was anti-climactic and poor level from both teams, thanks to scorching hot sweaty conditions. And the outcome was never in doubt.
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The next two weeks will be rest and retool weeks for the top teams.
The Washington 500 is ill-situated on the calendar, too soon after Wimbledon and with miserable hot and humid midsummer conditions.
#4 seed B/V are the only seeded team that I expect might play it, and even that is unknown, as the top teams spend some time with their families during the last break of the summer before starting the hot grueling march on the North American hardcourt toward the US Open.
The Washington 500 is ill-situated on the calendar, too soon after Wimbledon and with miserable hot and humid midsummer conditions.
#4 seed B/V are the only seeded team that I expect might play it, and even that is unknown, as the top teams spend some time with their families during the last break of the summer before starting the hot grueling march on the North American hardcourt toward the US Open.
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Interesting shuffle on the DC entry list.
The top 3 seeds pulled out, but that was expected.
Mektic / Venus have split.
Venus playing with Bhambri and Mektic with Ram.
This makes me suspect Venus was the one who broke it off, as Bhambri on the way up, Ram on the way down but this is a trade up for him, should help his results. Galloway apparently gets dumped by Bhambri and will play with Erler.
I thought M/V might challenge for a spot in Turin, but with the split, it looks like the 8th slot is more secure.
The biggest winner of this musical chairs might be Bhambri, who finally gets a fringe top tier partner near his level to get some traction in the rankings.
The top 3 seeds pulled out, but that was expected.
Mektic / Venus have split.
Venus playing with Bhambri and Mektic with Ram.
This makes me suspect Venus was the one who broke it off, as Bhambri on the way up, Ram on the way down but this is a trade up for him, should help his results. Galloway apparently gets dumped by Bhambri and will play with Erler.
I thought M/V might challenge for a spot in Turin, but with the split, it looks like the 8th slot is more secure.
The biggest winner of this musical chairs might be Bhambri, who finally gets a fringe top tier partner near his level to get some traction in the rankings.
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Once-proud Lammons / Withrow continued their freefall yesterday, losing in straight sets in the opening round in Los Cabos to part-time Aussie doubles opportunists Duckworth / Walton.
L/W might be thinking about either a partner switch or an early retirement if things don’t improve.
Less than 18 months ago, I considered Lammons my nemesis, with my guys going 0-5 against him before we finally snuck past him for the first time.
L/W might be thinking about either a partner switch or an early retirement if things don’t improve.
Less than 18 months ago, I considered Lammons my nemesis, with my guys going 0-5 against him before we finally snuck past him for the first time.
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Zielinski is a Top 10 talent who could probably get back there again with the right partner and right circumstances. Peers might have enough left in the tank to help him climb.
Pel is not very good. The man has peaked.
I remember saying the same thing about Kracijek and arevalo, after seeing them completely suck in person at WTT (both became #1).
I just looked at pel's age and saw that he's 34. Nevermind, you might be right about his peak.
I remember saying the same thing about Kracijek and arevalo, after seeing them completely suck in person at WTT (both became #1).
I just looked at pel's age and saw that he's 34. Nevermind, you might be right.
And agreed that zielinski has potential. He gets crazy pop out of his serve for a short guy. And he can play aggressively at the net, too. And he's young.
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zielinski isn’t tall, but he’s thick, especially below the waist, giving him low center of mass. Size matters.
I don't know him personally, but I'll take your word for it. Not sure what this has to do w serve speed, though
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I didn’t even notice that Christian Harrison is playing this week with Rajeev Ram. Harrison and King are currently in pole position for a spot in Turin, but I would have more belief in a deep run at the US Open with the Harrison / Ram pairing than the H/K combo.
Ram is solid on serve and still a more complete overall doubles player than King even in middle age, and Harrison has been a beast in the return game this season.
Ram is solid on serve and still a more complete overall doubles player than King even in middle age, and Harrison has been a beast in the return game this season.
I saw that, too, but I think King needs a break after his awful performance in both mixed and men's dubs at Wimby.
King is back w/ Harrison for the Canadian masters.
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Monfils playing dubs with Kyrgios tomorrow in DC
They got destroyed (as expected) by Nys/R-V, 2 & 2. Kyrgios was spraying every 1st or 2nd ball (as expected).
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Galloway playing with Nakashima on the Toronto entry list.
Galloway having trouble finding a long-term partner.
Unless something big happens, I don’t foresee him staying ranked quite as high as he is. Solid Top 50 guy but not Top 30. He has the skills, but not the athleticism, of most the guys ranked ahead of him.
Galloway having trouble finding a long-term partner.
Unless something big happens, I don’t foresee him staying ranked quite as high as he is. Solid Top 50 guy but not Top 30. He has the skills, but not the athleticism, of most the guys ranked ahead of him.
More musical chairs:
Lammons and withrow are done after so many years of clawing their way up together. Lammons is scavenging pel, but still can't get a guaranteed spot for the Cincinnati masters (1st alternate). Peers will partner withrow, having split w zielinski.
Zielinski will partner pavlasek now that pav has split w Murray. Murray will partner Santi Gonzalez, who has split w Kracijek. Kracijek is on the outs for Toronto and Cincy (might be injured).
Bopanna is back w Arthur fils on the alt list. Galloway is signed up w erler.
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Congrats to Taylor Townsend who won DC w Zhang and became world #1, taking the spot from her regular partner Siniakova. I would imagine Siniakova doesn't mind sharing a little w Townsend.
The Italians won the men's, but w/o the current top teams competing.
Draws for the Canadian masters aren't out yet.
The Italians won the men's, but w/o the current top teams competing.
Draws for the Canadian masters aren't out yet.
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So Shapo/Felix were entered in the dubs draw but withdrew since they both lost in singles(which is a bit odd since Cincy doesn't start for 2 weeks - would they really just rather practice during that time instead of playing dubs?)
But anyway...look at the order of play today on Court 1, they have Nakashima/Galloway scheduled to play "alternate/alternate." The clock is ticking, is it generally that hard to find alternates to play dubs? What are the rules for alternates? Can pretty much any players on site just sign up? Looks like Nakashima/Galloway might get a walkover into R2.
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But anyway...look at the order of play today on Court 1, they have Nakashima/Galloway scheduled to play "alternate/alternate." The clock is ticking, is it generally that hard to find alternates to play dubs? What are the rules for alternates? Can pretty much any players on site just sign up? Looks like Nakashima/Galloway might get a walkover into R2.
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travlerajm
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So Shapo/Felix were entered in the dubs draw but withdrew since they both lost in singles(which is a bit odd since Cincy doesn't start for 2 weeks - would they really just rather practice during that time instead of playing dubs?)
But anyway...look at the order of play today on Court 1, they have Nakashima/Galloway scheduled to play "alternate/alternate." The clock is ticking, is it generally that hard to find alternates to play dubs? What are the rules for alternates? Can pretty much any players on site just sign up? Looks like Nakashima/Galloway might get a walkover into R2.
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They nobly withdrew as a treat for their loyal Canadian fans.
Nakashima/Galloway are now scheduled to play Cerundolo/Ugo in a couple of hours. Draxl/Harper are scheduled to play Harrison/King.
The only thing I remember about Liam Draxl is when he tried to call a ball out that landed in by about a foot during the NCAA championships a couple years ago (it might've been against Shelton). Integrity.
The only thing I remember about Liam Draxl is when he tried to call a ball out that landed in by about a foot during the NCAA championships a couple years ago (it might've been against Shelton). Integrity.
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Lehecka / Mensik have dominated the stats so far against #1 A/P, but they trail in the match, down a set.
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#2 seed C/G save 3 match points in a sloppy affair but get the job done against feisty singles guys Cobolli and ADF.
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Mektic / Ram took out Doumbia / Reboul.
Oddsmakers considered this an upset. I don’t. Wrong team was favored.
Both Mektic and Ram are historically strong in the summer hardcourt season, and D/R aren’t.
Oddsmakers considered this an upset. I don’t. Wrong team was favored.
Both Mektic and Ram are historically strong in the summer hardcourt season, and D/R aren’t.
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Lammons / Withrow lose in the first round again, this time to singles guys Fils / Shelton. This was the first win by any singles players in the doubles draw.
L / W have forgotten that they used to be good at doubles. They sit at #83 in the race.
They will enter August with exactly zero victories over teams of doubles specialists in 2025, after nearly making Turin last year.
Not clear why they have fallen so far off the rails. They have lost their IT factor that used to help them pull out close match tiebreaks.
Could a break-up of this long-time pair be imminent?
L / W have forgotten that they used to be good at doubles. They sit at #83 in the race.
They will enter August with exactly zero victories over teams of doubles specialists in 2025, after nearly making Turin last year.
Not clear why they have fallen so far off the rails. They have lost their IT factor that used to help them pull out close match tiebreaks.
Could a break-up of this long-time pair be imminent?
Yeah, see my post above. They're splitting up.
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