Why does this year's USO seem so appealing to me/you?!
- Thread starter mehdimike
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Bubcay
Legend
That too.
Nadal_King
Hall of Fame
Next gen when they play each other are showing amazing level,when they meet Big 3(Novak) don't know what happens to them or if they are just a level above them even with there old versions
mehdimike
Hall of Fame
I think it's mostly mental.
Tshooter
G.O.A.T.
So far:
watching players practice in the park the weekend before the main draw despite the USTA not inviting anyone.
not insanely oversold like first week in 2019.
some decent secondary market prices on good seats even accounting for the outrageous service fees.
a total of zero Covidiots on-site.
lines to get in are moving fast this year despite the misleading nonsense I read online.
only two field court “security people“ made ridiculous requests of me.
no low water pressure fountains discovered yet.
water bottle people are not using the regular fountains to fill up.
no booths behind ct 8 to ct 16 this year (another Covid bonus) has meant no buildup of people crowding the walkway from GS to Ct. 17.
the extremely rude Japanese photographer that pretends he doesn’t understand English and routinely likes to shove his way in front of fans apparently couldn’t get a visa this year.
Mount Sinai giving away free sunblock if you forgot to bring.
the “who’s the best“ fan has mellowed and is not driving people crazy with his repetitive chant. And the loud Berrettini fan/restaurant owner/stalker seems to be absent.
no service line judges to block your view if you sit close.
a woman selling “Pat LaFreida’s World’s Best Hot Dog“ for $9.50 admitted it probably wasn’t the worlds best hot dog.
got to see a lot of tennis fans I haven’t seen in two years.
Eggslam is still live.
watching players practice in the park the weekend before the main draw despite the USTA not inviting anyone.
not insanely oversold like first week in 2019.
some decent secondary market prices on good seats even accounting for the outrageous service fees.
a total of zero Covidiots on-site.
lines to get in are moving fast this year despite the misleading nonsense I read online.
only two field court “security people“
made ridiculous requests of me.no low water pressure fountains discovered yet.
water bottle people are not using the regular fountains to fill up.
no booths behind ct 8 to ct 16 this year (another Covid bonus) has meant no buildup of people crowding the walkway from GS to Ct. 17.
the extremely rude Japanese photographer that pretends he doesn’t understand English and routinely likes to shove his way in front of fans apparently couldn’t get a visa this year.
Mount Sinai giving away free sunblock if you forgot to bring.
the “who’s the best“ fan has mellowed and is not driving people crazy with his repetitive chant. And the loud Berrettini fan/restaurant owner/stalker seems to be absent.
no service line judges to block your view if you sit close.
a woman selling “Pat LaFreida’s World’s Best Hot Dog“ for $9.50 admitted it probably wasn’t the worlds best hot dog.
got to see a lot of tennis fans I haven’t seen in two years.
Eggslam is still live.
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Deleted member 771911
Guest
Faster courts. No Rafa or Roger which leaves more space for lesser known players on big courts and big upsets.
Larry Duff
Legend
MurrayGOAT played
Tshooter
G.O.A.T.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
The American crowds are epic
V
Vamos Rafa Nadal
Guest
So many upsets, this is a transitional period in men's tennis, the end of the big 3 era and the beginning of something new (and this is true even if Djokovic wins the tournament), so many 5 set matches and tiebreaks in the fifth set, so many unexpected players making it into the round of 16 - while I will be unhappy if Djokovic wins next Sunday it's still going to be a memorable tournament. The fact that an unseeded #55 18 year old player defeated the #3 player in the world will make this tournament one to remember!
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Deleted member 771911
Guest
Yeah it's nice not to have them in the draw, for me anyway. I even like them but I don't need them hanging around for ages. I'll be even more engaged when all big 3 are gone.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
it stinks. this year's US open is boring and they should just cancel it. No Rafa No Federer. Who wants to watch that ????
mehdimike
Hall of Fame
I even miss Thiem and Stan tooit stinks. this year's US open is boring and they should just cancel it. No Rafa No Federer. Who wants to watch that ????
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
Some nice five-setters and such so far. Doesn’t make up for the lack of some of the top players but it’s been better than I’ve expected. Let’s see what the rest of the tournament will be about.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
CYGS storyline. Many five-set thrillers.
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
Because it's not the 2020 USO
TheAssassin
Legend
It has been entertaining in the last 2-3 days no doubt, we are starting to enjoy the new things. Or at least some of us are. Faster courts and potential CYGS story also play a part I am sure.
But I think the last year's US Open disasterclass setting such a low bar also helped.
But I think the last year's US Open disasterclass setting such a low bar also helped.
a10best
Hall of Fame
NextGen or is Gen Z (year 2000 and up) showing promise
Women's draw is more interesting than the men's.
The fans are back. They make a great difference.
Some fans shoud be pissed from a new study by Israel. A study of 76,000 people in 3 groups. The Unvaccinated with natural immunity group is stronger than two vaccine shots. Thank you
Just google it - Natural immunity and Israel
Women's draw is more interesting than the men's.
The fans are back. They make a great difference.
Some fans shoud be pissed from a new study by Israel. A study of 76,000 people in 3 groups. The Unvaccinated with natural immunity group is stronger than two vaccine shots. Thank you
Just google it - Natural immunity and Israel
Tshooter
G.O.A.T.
So far:
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no low water pressure fountains discovered yet.
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The water fountain on the East side of the Grandstand doesn't work at all.
Apparently you since you are able to conclude that it stinksit stinks. this year's US open is boring and they should just cancel it. No Rafa No Federer. Who wants to watch that ????
R. Schweikart
Professional
Serena not playing, Naomi with an early exit - what is not to love there?
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Exactly. All eyes on Djokovic here, because the story for this USO is simple. Does Djokovic do what no man in 54 years has been able to do. One of the greatest and most inspirational stories in modern tennis history, that we have reached the final leg of the The Grand Slam. Historic events like this only enrich the sport, should he win, it will be talked about until the end of the sport.
R. Schweikart
Professional
How would Nole winning the Grand Slam inspire anyone??
daddy
Legend
I'd say everything is a contributing factor. Maybe I'd rank the CYGS as #1 because most of us ( I guess 99.9% ) were not even born when that was in play but fans and courts playing nicely and nxtgen emerging are making it special for me.
it's true, this open has been fantastic. best in a long long time. for me it's a number of things. firstly, faster courts. they've been trying to slow the game down now for so may years, they've gone too far. so much more dynamic and exciting with the faster courts. I really hope Wimbledon try to address this as well. secondly, absence of the big three, other than Novak. for years people have been been saying oh no what are we going to do when they retire. I've always been of the opinion that it's become really really boring, the same guys winning all the time, and have been itching for them to be gone for a long time. for things to move forward. well welcome to the next era, it's going to be awesome.
This. plus the crowd's reactions and Novak's CYGS quest.
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Deleted member 771911
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For me, there is still that hope I might learn something new about the game or the players. For example, am I going to learn that Medvedev or Zverev really do have what it takes to win a slam? What are one of the four female players going to show me about their championship pedigree? I have a feeling that will be quite electric, whoever does it. And I have no idea how I am going to feel about the possibility of Djokovic winning the CYGS. Am I going to be disappointed if Zverev or Meddy go into retreat? Will I be inspired by Djokovic if they play well and he just produces stunning tennis?
Of course there is every chance none of this happens. The two women's semis may be duds. The final might be an ugly affair. I may get the replay of Djokovic stomping on a dispirited Meddy and friends on his way to a slam.
But there is still that hope!
Of course there is every chance none of this happens. The two women's semis may be duds. The final might be an ugly affair. I may get the replay of Djokovic stomping on a dispirited Meddy and friends on his way to a slam.
But there is still that hope!
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
Second week has been a dud so far besides the van de Zandschulp vs. Schwartzman match (Gojowczyk-Alcaraz was rather low-quality for a five-setter). Shame because the first week was quite good. Let's hope the semis and the final are good.
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