Beijing is going to be Off The Chain! One of the most stacked 500 draws ever.

[Hitman]

Everyone apart from Djokovic, Tiafoe and Fritz are in town for this one, it looks like a freaking masters 1000 event!

Some of the first round matches are crazy,

@Rattie kindly putting together the early round matches, take a look at this for round one! LOL

Khachanov v. Musetti
Struff v. Ruud
Rune v. Auger-Aliassime
Jarry v. Tsitsipas
Rublev v. Norrie
De Minaur v. Murray
Paul v. Medvedev

Zverev just won a title, and so did Khachanov.

No one really has it easy here. Rune or FAA could be taking on Sinner in the quarters, to then take on Alcaraz. Rublev, Tsitsipas, Zverev and Medvedev all in the same side. Beijing has crazy potential for a 500, I don't recall a 500 like this in a very long time.

Next time on Dragon Ball Z

 

[NatF]

All those "names" and it still looks like a 250 draw.

 

[Rattie]

Everyone apart from Djokovic, Tiafoe and Fritz are in town for this one, it looks like a freaking masters 1000 event!

Some of the first round matches are crazy,

@Rattie kindly putting together the early round matches, take a look at this for round one! LOL

Khachanov v. Musetti
Struff v. Ruud
Rune v. Auger-Aliassime
Jarry v. Tsitsipas
Rublev v. Norrie
De Minaur v. Murray
Paul v. Medvedev

Zverev just won a title, and so did Khachanov.

No one really has it easy here. Rune or FAA could be taking on Sinner in the quarters, to then take on Alcaraz. Rublev, Tsitsipas, Zverev and Medvedev all in the same side. Beijing has crazy potential for a 500, I don't recall a 500 like this in a very long time.

Next time on Dragon Ball Z

Literally no-one has an easy draw. When was the last time we said that?!

 

[NYTennisfan]

All those "names" and it still looks like a 250 draw.

Huh? I think you should look at the draw again unless this is one of those lame "weak era" posts.

 

[Hitman]

Literally no-one has an easy draw. When was the last time we said that?!

Because it is a 32 man draw, everyone has been packed in together. There is literally no breathing room space for any of them. This should be a masters 1000 with at least 64 players.

 

[metsman]

I am quivering with anticipation

 

[legcramp]

Excited for this one.

 

[junior74]

Never thought anything could top what happen-ed in the sublime US Open, but here we are. We are in Beijing.

 

[MeatTornado]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

 

[NatF]

Huh? I think you should look at the draw again unless this is one of those lame "weak era" posts.

Set yourself a low bar I guess.

 

[heavyD]

Set yourself a low bar I guess.

Better than setting a low bar for post quality with the low hanging "weak era" posts.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Better than setting a low bar for post quality with the low hanging "weak era" posts.

They're low hanging for a reason, tbf.

 

[NatF]

Better than setting a low bar for post quality with the low hanging "weak era" posts.

My quality of post reflects the era. Perhaps I should post cringy threads like the OP, likening matches such as De Minaur vs metal hip Murray to DBZ.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

An amazing lineup! Let’s hope for some great matches!

 

[ND-13]

Incredible scenes .

5th major for 2023.

 

[Rattie]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

The 1.5 million appearance fee and the huge prize pot?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

The 1.5 million appearance fee and the huge prize pot?

Can help him potentially finish the year no1 if he does well too. Plus he’s not played in China or this tournament before. It’s exciting times for him.

 

[Hitman]

Can help him potentially finish the year no1 if he does well too. Plus he’s not played in China or this tournament before. It’s exciting times for him.

I am curious to see how the conditions in China are on his game.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I am curious to see how the conditions in China are on his game.

Same. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to the court speed and conditions and also see how he bounces back from us open. As Carlos is already an expert at bouncing back well. A big 3 trait in him.

 

[Sephiroth]

Alcaraz's draw is harder than Egg's "grand slam" draws this year

 

[Sephiroth]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

Alcaraz isn't at an age where just grand slams matter lol

He wants to tennis

 

[CoolCoolCool]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

Probably wants to secure YE#1.

 

[GabeT]

Huh? I think you should look at the draw again unless this is one of those lame "weak era" posts.

It’s all they know how to post. Over and over and over.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Set yourself a low bar I guess.

Odd that tennis fans would post on a tennis forum and complain about how ****ty tennis is but that's just me.

And yes I know that this isn't the Big 3 generation anymore and this was a down year for tennis no doubt but I still enjoy watching top tennis players play tennis because I'm a....tennis fan but to each their own.

 

[joekapa]

All those "names" and it still looks like a 250 draw.

It's better than the Laver Cup abomination.

 

[joekapa]

Odd that tennis fans would post on a tennis forum and complain about how ****ty tennis is but that's just me.

And yes I know that this isn't the Big 3 generation anymore and this was a down year for tennis no doubt but I still enjoy watching top tennis players play tennis because I'm a....tennis fan but to each their own.

Why was it a down year ?

 

[MeatTornado]

Alcaraz isn't at an age where just grand slams matter lol

He wants to tennis

But he also just withdrew from Davis Cup because he said he needed to listen to his body after how hard this season has been on him, and his fall schedule was kind of up in the air after that. Only to then sign up for a bunch of 500s in addition to the 1000s/YEC.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

shameless stat padding for another YE#1. lol

 

[tennis24x7]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

On the same lines what is Fritz doing by not playing this

 

[MeatTornado]

shameless stat padding for another YE#1. lol

Never seen that before...

 

[tennis3]

Everyone apart from Djokovic, Tiafoe and Fritz are in town for this one,

Not everyone..........

 

[jackson vile]

No Carlos?

 

[DSH]

All those "names" and it still looks like a 250 draw.

More propaganda from Djokovic fans.

 

[big ted]

Ruud is playing?!? this tournament is fire

 

[Mike Sams]

Everyone apart from Djokovic, Tiafoe and Fritz are in town for this one, it looks like a freaking masters 1000 event!

Some of the first round matches are crazy,

@Rattie kindly putting together the early round matches, take a look at this for round one! LOL

Khachanov v. Musetti
Struff v. Ruud
Rune v. Auger-Aliassime
Jarry v. Tsitsipas
Rublev v. Norrie
De Minaur v. Murray
Paul v. Medvedev

Zverev just won a title, and so did Khachanov.

No one really has it easy here. Rune or FAA could be taking on Sinner in the quarters, to then take on Alcaraz. Rublev, Tsitsipas, Zverev and Medvedev all in the same side. Beijing has crazy potential for a 500, I don't recall a 500 like this in a very long time.

Next time on Dragon Ball Z

You're really hyped for a worthless tournament that means nothing.

 

[MichaelNadal]

You're really hyped for a worthless tournament that means nothing.

Literally lol

 

[Bartelby]

Just ask the head of the IOC as he is in regular contact.

Not everyone..........

 

[Third Serve]

The hyperbole is really too much sometimes. But yes a few matches look interesting at least.

 

[Hitman]

Medvedev on the draw

“At the same time, as I said, so many good players. It's tough. It's like an ATP Masters 1000 here or a Grand Slam. In a way it's even stronger than a Grand Slam, where you don't have first rounds, where you maybe can get into the tournament, which sometimes can be the case in a Grand Slam… I think we're going to see a lot of different results where the seeded players can lose and stuff like this because first rounds are never easy.”

 

[Azure]

I have no idea why Alcaraz would play this one right now.

He is too young to be thinking ‘only slams and big masters’ now. He should be playing a lot.

 

[Azure]

FAA often finds a way to disappoint, otherwise Rune-FAA would be a terrific match. Both Sinner and Alcaraz in the draw - hope they face each other!

 

[FeroBango]

But he also just withdrew from Davis Cup because he said he needed to listen to his body after how hard this season has been on him, and his fall schedule was kind of up in the air after that. Only to then sign up for a bunch of 500s in addition to the 1000s/YEC.

He still has that strapping on. His team isn't the perfect management that there is.

 

[Cortana]

Looks like a tougher draw than some slams in the recent years lol.

Maybe we should add a 5th slam in Asia?

 

[Aabye5]

On the same lines what is Fritz doing by not playing this

Doesn't need the money

 

[Aabye5]

FAA often finds a way to disappoint, otherwise Rune-FAA would be a terrific match. Both Sinner and Alcaraz in the draw - hope they face each other!

True, but neither player has had it easy lately. It could be interesting just to see who grabs the win after a few disappointing losses.

 

[Aabye5]

Everyone apart from Djokovic, Tiafoe and Fritz are in town for this one, it looks like a freaking masters 1000 event!

Some of the first round matches are crazy,

@Rattie kindly putting together the early round matches, take a look at this for round one! LOL

Khachanov v. Musetti
Struff v. Ruud
Rune v. Auger-Aliassime
Jarry v. Tsitsipas
Rublev v. Norrie
De Minaur v. Murray
Paul v. Medvedev

Zverev just won a title, and so did Khachanov.

No one really has it easy here. Rune or FAA could be taking on Sinner in the quarters, to then take on Alcaraz. Rublev, Tsitsipas, Zverev and Medvedev all in the same side. Beijing has crazy potential for a 500, I don't recall a 500 like this in a very long time.

Next time on Dragon Ball Z

Who is better suited to give Alcaraz trouble in the second round, Khachanov or Musetti?

 

[Hitman]

Who is better suited to give Alcaraz trouble in the second round, Khachanov or Musetti?

Khachanov, he has the weight of shot. Musetti got dismantled badly in RG, think he needs to add more power in his game to boss Carlos.

 

[drvil]

shameless stat padding for another YE#1. lol

You act like Djokovic playing an abbreviated schedule is the norm for the tour and he himself didn't play like 19~21 tournaments in his 20s.

 

[L4S10s]

Khachanov, he has the weight of shot. Musetti got dismantled badly in RG, think he needs to add more power in his game to boss Carlos.

lacks the movement

 

[messiahrobins]

You're really hyped for a worthless tournament that means nothing.

Lol. I mean im sure the players havent been enticed because of financial reasons or anything like that!