87 years old Feliciano Lopez thrashes Rublev

[Checkmate]

What is happening to the bweh power?

 

[Lleytonstation]

Give next gen bum shufflers time. You guys are so impatient.

 

[Bubcay]

 

[Yugram]

Will Rublev ever win a title above ATP 500?

This guy is the most consistent performer on tour since the beginning of 2020, yet above 500 level this consistency only resulted in 3 drubbings in Slam QFs and 1 in Masters final. His ceiling seems low, miles away from any player of the current top 6. His best chance to grab a big title was in...

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I voted No and it seems like I was spot on!

 

[Kawasaki Kanagawa]

Now this is a thread!

 

[Bender]

 

[Kralingen]

great watch thanks to @The Green Mile for posting.

isn’t it crazy that Rublev is likely going to get his own quarter (as a Top 4 seed) at the Australian Open? I’m assuming Tsitsipas will still be injured.

 

[tudwell]

Lopez is from the strong era. Can’t expect weak era bums like Rublev to match that level.

 

[wangs78]

The problem with Rublev is he does not handle variety well nor does he deal well with pressure. So all an opponent has to do is give him some variety on important points and the match is theirs.

Also, Rublev seems to panic sometimes. At least that's what it looks like.

 

[ghostofMecir]

Shameful to lose to a 40 year old with no BH. Next Gen lol

 

[Kralingen]

Also if 40 yr old Feli turning back the years and pulling off a top 5 win in front of roaring Spanish fans in the capital isn’t the entire essence of Davis Cup, then what is?

embarrassing that fellow Spaniard (ok, Catalonian, but still) Gerard Piqué can look at a match like this then think that moving the competition to Abu Dhabi is the right move.

 

[Booger]

Virgin next gen vs. Chad old gen

 

[kevin qmto]

Virgin next gen vs. Chad old gen

lol, he can't even wink properly, but he's so dashing you don't even care.

 

[Booger]

lol, he can't even wink properly, but he's so dashing you don't even care.

Found Judy's account

 

[Gary Duane]

Also if 40 yr old Feli turning back the years and pulling off a top 5 win in front of roaring Spanish fans in the capital isn’t the entire essence of Davis Cup, then what is?

embarrassing that fellow Spaniard (ok, Catalonian, but still) Gerard Piqué can look at a match like this then think that moving the competition to Abu Dhabi is the right move.

Also gives you an idea of what Pancho Gonzales could still do at age 40, and what SHOULD be possible in 2021 for a 40 year old ATG still in good condition without major injuries.

 

[Visionary]

What is happening to the bweh power?

I suppose Rublev's got troubles playing heavy slided games as he may be unable to hit his flat forehands. But I have not seen that match

 

[Arak]

So was Feliciano cheating by giving him low skidding BH slices? Everyone knows it’s bad sportsmanship if the balls do not bounce to at least waist level.

 

[NAS]

What a tie Spain vs Russia was.
Spain won the single that nobody thought they were going to win
Then two players good at net lost to two baseliners in indoor double match

 

[Krish0608]

Federer just got off his couch and started hitting a few balls.

 

[beard]

Lopez is from the strong era. Can’t expect weak era bums like Rublev to match that level.

Yes, but he failed big.
He is only 0:4 at slams vs Federer (0:13 overall), while Federers real opponents Roddick and Hewitt are each 0:8 at slams...
Feli should do better...
Roddick and Hewitt are real stronK era giants...

 

[NAS]

Yes, but he failed big.
He is only 0:4 at slams vs Federer (0:13 overall), while Federers real opponents Roddick and Hewitt are each 0:8 at slams...
Feli should do better...
Roddick and Hewitt are real stronK era giants...

What is your problem with Hewitt, Roddick I understand, as he is hyped like Nalbandian or Blake to moon, but Hewitt was one of the most skillfull player I have seen

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Unfortunately for me Andrey moved to Finland

 

[mike danny]

What is your problem with Hewitt, Roddick I understand, as he is hyped like Nalbandian or Blake to moon, but Hewitt was one of the most skillfull player I have seen

I don't think Roddick is hyped to the moon.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

I don't think Roddick is hyped to the moon.

If by 'hyped to the moon ' they mean 'trashed and memed endlessly' then sure, sounds legit.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Will Rublev ever win a title above ATP 500?

This guy is the most consistent performer on tour since the beginning of 2020, yet above 500 level this consistency only resulted in 3 drubbings in Slam QFs and 1 in Masters final. His ceiling seems low, miles away from any player of the current top 6. His best chance to grab a big title was in...

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I voted No and it seems like I was spot on!

Lulz okey

 

[NAS]

I don't think Roddick is hyped to the moon.

Oh yes he is, it just some rafa fans and Novak fans have now started resisting that idea and created whole meme around that debate.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Oh yes he is, it just some rafa fans and Novak fans have now started resisting that idea and created whole meme around that debate.

To be quite honest bruh, tennis is in dire state. Once Novak the last man standing goes away, its gonna be a full mess.

 

[NAS]

To be quite honest bruh, tennis is in dire state. Once Novak the last man standing goes away, its gonna be a full mess.

Don't think so.
Tennis will return to original last of 90s outside Sampras.

 

[yokied]

I think he’s actually saying bweh. Yes, I can hear it.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Don't think so.
Tennis will return to original last of 90s outside Sampras.

Except for the fact that the players in 90s were playing good tennis. Today we have 6'6" pushers with big serve.

 

[NAS]

Except for the fact that the players in 90s were playing good tennis. Today we have 6'6" pushers with big serve.

Serve will always be big in present conditions

 

[BumElbow]

Viva the slice backhand and serve 'n volley play! Timeless style!! I am enjoying watching Feli play more than ever.

The real question is: where was Pedro Martinez during this tie?

 

[NatF]

Oh yes he is, it just some rafa fans and Novak fans have now started resisting that idea and created whole meme around that debate.

Don't think he is man lol. Though I'm glad you have a lot of respect for my guy Lleyton.

 

[Bubcay]

I think he’s actually saying bweh. Yes, I can hear it.

That is why I posted it. Looking at the lip movement, he is definitely saying 'bweh'..

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

#StrongestEraEverInDaWholeGalaxy #iNEXTistentGEN

(what happened to @Meles, by the way?)

 

[spottishwood]

.
YT's at an even higher level than TTW.

 

[spottishwood]

(what happened to @Meles, by the way?)

Looks like he got fed up of this place. He's quite active on tennis discord servers.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Lopez was in the zone

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1465050955599298577

 

[Daniel Andrade]

Plz use this as your next profile picture

 

[President]

 

[Jonesy]

Feliciano 14 slams in the 90s confirmed.

 

[beard]

What is your problem with Hewitt, Roddick I understand, as he is hyped like Nalbandian or Blake to moon, but Hewitt was one of the most skillfull player I have seen

Because he was pigeon, presented by Fed fans as great opponent
I mean, he was good player, worior, but won nothing over Federer...

 

[Azure]

stronk era

 

[mike danny]

Rublev is pretty much a Blake clone, but worse.

 

[Checkmate]

Rublev is pretty much a Blake clone, but worse.

Blake would be top 3 in the current era.

 

[President]

Rublev is pretty much a Blake clone, but worse.

Rublev wishes he had Blake's speed and all court skills.

 

[augustobt]

Rublev is pretty much a Blake clone, but worse.

show me one video of Rublev's one hander ripping the court, please

 

[octobrina10]

A standing ovation to Deliciano:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1465036450282545159

 

[NAS]

Blake would be top 3 in the current era.

Any era where Blake is top three will be one of the worst lol

 

[NAS]

Rublev wishes he had Blake's speed and all court skills.

What is the use of that skill if he can't even make Semi once in slam, which king Aslan did in one attempt.
Rublev already not only equalled but went above Blake carrerwise and he still has many years left.