ATP M1000 Madrid Open 2024

[bluetrain4]

In order of acceptable to least

Medvedev
Rublev
Fritz
Lehecka

And no FAA at all.

Why not FAA?

 

[nolefam_2024]

Why not FAA?

I hate error machines. Like FAA and Shapo.

 

[GloW]

zverev should've tried harder look at how easy of a win he would have gotten. common zverev L

 

[BeatlesFan]

I've never rooted for Fritzy, but he needs to win this event. Better Fritz than those 2 crabby Russians.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Big opportunity for FAA that qualifies for the semi after Sinner's injury. I will root for him now, he look like a nice lad.

I am a little bit disappointed with Alcaraz and Sinner, these guys should now volture everything, it is their time, these two are the strongest players on the circuit. Too many injuries.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Med probably the favourite now to win another clay masters. Would be happy to see FAA do it but don't think it's happening.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Starts to feel as though Djokovic may be RG favourite after all. All the other contenders are faltering. If he's healthy, we all know that he knows how to peak at the slams. Still many question marks over him too, of course, but if he makes it to the later stages of the tournament, who is going to beat him, on their current form?

 

[NaDjoFed]

I've never rooted for Fritzy, but he needs to win this event. Better Fritz than those 2 crabby Russians.

very "Texanesque". And by the way, do US Tennis players live in Texas? I know there is no income tax over there. Like most of European players living in Monaco to avoid tax.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

very "Texanesque". And by the way, do US Tennis players live in Texas? I know there is no income tax over there. Like most of European players living in Monaco to avoid tax.

I think there are a few, as there is no state income tax, and is also the case with Florida. No escaping the federal income tax, however. Andy Roddick lived in Austin.

Tough to see Jannik Sinner withdraw with the hip ailment - certainly could change some things this year.

 

[Rattie]

Starts to feel as though Djokovic may be RG favourite after all. All the other contenders are faltering. If he's healthy, we all know that he knows how to peak at the slams. Still many question marks over him too, of course, but if he makes it to the later stages of the tournament, who is going to beat him, on their current form?

Too rusty and complete turmoil behind the scenes.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy v lehecka should be a fun battle.

 

[pcplum]

Jiří do toho!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy is back on court. Hoping this a fun match.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

"...first time that multiple players outside the Top 20 have reached the last four at a Masters 1000 event since the 2023 event in Madrid."

(source atp.com)

What it tells us?

 

[albertobra]

"...first time that multiple players outside the Top 20 have reached the last four at a Masters 1000 event since the 2023 event in Madrid."

(source atp.com)

What it tells us?

That top players are distracted by the ball girls.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

That top players are distracted by the ball girls.

You'd think they'd want to hang around longer and/or impress them...

For me, however, they are the only reason left to watch this thing.

 

[Ray Mercer]

Crazy this could be the weakest Masters 1000 semi-final line-up of all time.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Med, Alcaraz & Sinner all injured already of RG ... Tsitsipas and Ruud back to their old ways after some good weeks ... Zed still wildly inconsistent. Djokovic in uncertain shape. What will happen in Paris?

 

[GloW]

Med, Alcaraz & Sinner all injured already of RG ... Tsitsipas and Ruud back to their old ways after some good weeks ... Zed still wildly inconsistent. Djokovic in uncertain shape. What will happen in Paris?

someone is about to be the most undeserved slam champion ever

 

[Olli Jokinen]

someone is about to be the most undeserved slam champion ever

Holger takes it.

 

[Mainad]

That top players are distracted by the ball girls.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Playing around super attractive people of the preferred sex increases one's tennis level at a scale comparable to the attractiveness of said person. For instance, playing around a 9/10 would raise you game 1.5 levels (3.0 to 4.5). Whereas playing around let's say a 6 would take your game .75 levels (3.5 - 4.25).

This natural phenomenon, which I've witnessed firsthand many times, also may scale with level. At the top of the level there is a maximum threshold one can raise their game by playing with 9/10 babes. Perhaps this allows the field a slight advantage, as they benefit from a slight increase in their game.

Smoke on it.

 

[Tennfan123]

What a terrible day yesterday was for the ATP in Madrid. Men’s singles tennis fans who bought tix for a masters QF saw one set of tennis! I’ve been to several ATP events on QF day, 500s mind, and seen four matches each time. Sometimes six hours worth of tennis. I’d be let down attending Madrid yesterday.

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

Playing around super attractive people of the preferred sex increases one's tennis level at a scale comparable to the attractiveness of said person. For instance, playing around a 9/10 would raise you game 1.5 levels (3.0 to 4.5). Whereas playing around let's say a 6 would take your game .75 levels (3.5 - 4.25).

This natural phenomenon, which I've witnessed firsthand many times, also may scale with level. At the top of the level there is a maximum threshold one can raise their game by playing with 9/10 babes. Perhaps this allows the field a slight advantage, as they benefit from a slight increase in their game.

Smoke on it.

I think it depends on one's personality. Some people try to go for the highlights reel to impress, which usually doesn't end well.

 

[neytron]

Crazy this could be the weakest Masters 1000 semi-final line-up of all time.

When Norrie won IW, there wasn't even a single top-20 player in the semi-finals.

 

[NAS]

Crazy this could be the weakest Masters 1000 semi-final line-up of all time.

Dude just last year semi of madrid was worst than this
Qualifier, LL, a player who love fast court
Atleast this year three players like clay , only Fritz is odd one out

 

[Arak]

And yet world no.1 and 2 meet on the women’s final.

 

[Arak]

That top players are distracted by the ball girls.

Is it illegal or unethical for a player to have sex with an adult ball girl?

 

[NAS]

Is it illegal or unethical for a player to have sex with an adult ball girl?

I don't know the rule exactly, unless somebody( men and women) is married why two consenting adult having sex become unethical

 

[albatros_forehand]

In order of acceptable to least

Medvedev
Rublev
Fritz
Lehecka

And no FAA at all.

Jeez you have it all wrong. What makes you like RuZZians meh.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

A great opportunity for the final 4 standing. They should be 2 competitive matches. I think Rublev has got to like his chances now though. He’s got the best record on clay out of the 4 and chance for another masters for him.

 

[Bambooman]

I don't know the rule exactly, unless somebody( men and women) is married why two consenting adult having sex become unethical

A priest and nun is frowned upon.

 

[TheSlicer]

"...first time that multiple players outside the Top 20 have reached the last four at a Masters 1000 event since the 2023 event in Madrid."

(source atp.com)

What it tells us?

Strong era, lol

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Strong era, lol

I was gonna tag strongrule but he's been fairly quiet lately so I'd rather not re-open pandora's box.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

What a hornball

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

So a bunch of guys that have done zilch their entire careers outside of maybe some fluke masters will begin dominating the tour most likely. I bet a lot of people tune off now. Who the hell is going to watch Madrid with some mug like Fritz or Rublev. Talk about a let down

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sluggish start from rublev. He getting frustrated early doors again.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Early break Fritz

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rublev should win this as he’s the better clay player but he has to handle his emotions better. As fritz still won’t be easy.

 

[KantenKlaar]

I voted for Rublev to win this in another thread...I'm so tired of getting it wrong.

 

[KantenKlaar]

Good crowd turnout. I thought it would be deserted, empty like a plug has been pulled.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Some good rallies here. Both guys playing decent.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rublev takes the first set! Great tennis!

 

[jl809]

come on little bweh, let's win this in 2

 

[KantenKlaar]

Last top tenner standing...

 

[NAS]

come on little bweh, let's win this in 2

Who is big bweh

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

So a bunch of guys that have done zilch their entire careers outside of maybe some fluke masters will begin dominating the tour most likely. I bet a lot of people tune off now. Who the hell is going to watch Madrid with some mug like Fritz or Rublev. Talk about a let down

Go watch WAGON TRAIN boomer.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rublev in full control here.

 

[Kralingen]

Well Rublev is at least playing pretty well so maybe he can salvage this.

 

[jl809]

Who is big bweh

We haven’t seen Big BWEH yet. They are like Lisan Al-Gaib, a saviour who is still to come