Zverev 2R USO 16 vs Coric Post Match Interview : Really Sore Loser !
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Nadal_Django
Legend
Yeah, Zverev is maybe a litlle bit a sore loser here. On a scale of 1 to 10 Federers, he is probably at 2.5 Federer, but nothing more than that!
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
'pressure' obviously played a role here: it got his head swelling !
that and coric's good performance... in short, the 2 things he kinda denies in his interview
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tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Also Zed was a huge whiner yesterday. At one point when Coric challenged a call fairly immediately, he took offense and argues with Pascal Maria. When Pascal did not yield , he started conversing directly with Coric , putting him in an uncomfortable position . Coric has lots of respects for Zverev but cannot say the converse
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Deleted member 754093
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So true! You tell 'em, sister! That is so why Fed is universally hated everywhere he goes. Always making excuses, always employing the same stubborn strategy, always receiving extra help from his box! The list goes on and on!
fedtennisphan
Hall of Fame
Nadal and his fans are a 10 when comes to being sore losers especially this year.
fedtennisphan
Hall of Fame
Ha! Ha! Nadal fans were hoping Zverev would come to their rescue and he couldn't even get out the 2nd round. BLNT.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
That was not a good look; Coric took a reflex swing and as fast as he could signaled for the challenge. By that point in the match Zverev was really frustrated. I'll bet he apologized in the locker room for that. He just turned 20.
The typical TW piling on. Zverev is doing all the right things; working on his strength, bringing in Ferrero to compliment his father's coaching; I still expect him to make it to number 1 and win majors.
But great effort by Coric - he's was getting ripped on these boards too not that long ago. Down 0-30 in so many serve games; didn't buckle. And for those calling him a pusher, thanks for the laugh.
Next round: K Anderson - we'll see what Coric can do with him.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
It means he wants it. Good sign he is fired up and pissed. Better than just being blah. Nice win by coric. Hope the kid gets it together and gets into the quarters.
Fedinkum
Legend
Gold....ahahhaahha
Nooooooo minborg
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Exactly.
Sampras said a tough loss at the USO (to a much better player than Coric - Edberg) fueled him to work harder.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Love it. Nice to see some fire in these young players bellies out there. All the worries about tennis dying usually never comes to fruition. Tennis seems to always sort things out. I think there will be a young big 5 sooner than later.
PrinceMoron
Legend
Too young to know Bjorn's feelings for the place
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MLRoy
Hall of Fame
Even though I like him a lot -- he's not Berdych 2.0, this kid won't be choking in slam finals & will be in more than one -- I'm really glad he lost; especially to Coric. When ever the TV tennis bobbleheads talk someone up, like they've been doing this slam to him, it's a bad sign. M. Joe Fernandez can't do a broadcast NOW without mentioning "Serena Williams..." at least twice. (Does her husband manage the williams, and: "MADDIE" keys?!?!)
AZ, I've noticed the last couple weeks has the potential for growing a Federer-size ego. Before playing Sharapovlov a few weeks ago, during the pre-match interview he said he hopes "He [Denis] plays well". Kind of like he had the match in the bag, but hopes Denis doesn't embarrass himself, and puts up a good fight. And that won't help him or tennis. Now the last time I saw those two play, AZ won. They were very cordial to each other at the net. Not quite Joker "touchy-feely" but almost first base. Last night's handshake reminded me of the fish AggieRad handed Sabine after their Wimbledon 2013 semi.
Coric beating him now & again is good for both of them, tennis and me. I don't want another dominator like Federer or Nadal. I want a close rivalry between them, Shapavolov, Thiem, Kyrgios, and whomever else is in their league, so we can all enjoy even better quality tennis than previous years. Who's with me?! ;^)B
AZ, I've noticed the last couple weeks has the potential for growing a Federer-size ego. Before playing Sharapovlov a few weeks ago, during the pre-match interview he said he hopes "He [Denis] plays well". Kind of like he had the match in the bag, but hopes Denis doesn't embarrass himself, and puts up a good fight. And that won't help him or tennis. Now the last time I saw those two play, AZ won. They were very cordial to each other at the net. Not quite Joker "touchy-feely" but almost first base. Last night's handshake reminded me of the fish AggieRad handed Sabine after their Wimbledon 2013 semi.
Coric beating him now & again is good for both of them, tennis and me. I don't want another dominator like Federer or Nadal. I want a close rivalry between them, Shapavolov, Thiem, Kyrgios, and whomever else is in their league, so we can all enjoy even better quality tennis than previous years. Who's with me?! ;^)B
DRII
G.O.A.T.
I wouldn't call Djokovic a 'graceful' loser.
perhaps an affable, lighthearted one; but not graceful.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
Coric and AZ must have a history.
maybe even something personal that we have no idea about.
Coric was being hyped a few years ago like AZ is now. AZ has already surpassed him.
I also wouldn't mind a real rivalry with a little drama added in...
Boom-Boom
Legend
Tshooter
G.O.A.T.
"Q. A couple times you complained to the ref. Was there anything bothering you with the ref?
ALEXANDER ZVEREV: I don't remember, to be honest."
Allow me to refresh.
Borna challenged a call and Alex thought it came after Borna played the point and he
appealed to the Chair who denied his claim (he also asked Borna if he played it but I couldn't see Borna's response). Alex characterized the Chairs decision as "bullsh$t" and made reference to other alleged BS calls during the match.
ALEXANDER ZVEREV: I don't remember, to be honest."
Allow me to refresh.
Borna challenged a call and Alex thought it came after Borna played the point and he
appealed to the Chair who denied his claim (he also asked Borna if he played it but I couldn't see Borna's response). Alex characterized the Chairs decision as "bullsh$t" and made reference to other alleged BS calls during the match.
r2473
G.O.A.T.
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/the-ttw-dictionary.251731/
Excuse
~noun
1. Anything a player says in the press conference after losing a match and doesn’t sound like “my rival PWNED me badly”, “my rival is a god and I couldn’t win while being so in awe with his divine light”, “I was 100% today, absolutely ON, healthier than ever, totally focused, no mono, no tiredness, no headcase, but I would never won this match because my rival is the ultra-GOAT and his mother looks like Scarlett Johansson and his coach is Einstein and I praise him every night before going to sleep and I’m so thankful for having the honour of being arse-kicked by him”.
2. Anything a player says in the press conference after losing a match unless it sounds like “I was threatened by the Mafia not to win this match, and I wasn’t focused because my girlfriend ran away with Radek Stepanek, and my coach ran away with all my earnings, and my whole family died yesterday in a plane crash while coming to see this match, and during this morning’s medical routine I found out to be dying of a strange disease that came to Earth in a meteorite”.
Excuse
~noun
1. Anything a player says in the press conference after losing a match and doesn’t sound like “my rival PWNED me badly”, “my rival is a god and I couldn’t win while being so in awe with his divine light”, “I was 100% today, absolutely ON, healthier than ever, totally focused, no mono, no tiredness, no headcase, but I would never won this match because my rival is the ultra-GOAT and his mother looks like Scarlett Johansson and his coach is Einstein and I praise him every night before going to sleep and I’m so thankful for having the honour of being arse-kicked by him”.
2. Anything a player says in the press conference after losing a match unless it sounds like “I was threatened by the Mafia not to win this match, and I wasn’t focused because my girlfriend ran away with Radek Stepanek, and my coach ran away with all my earnings, and my whole family died yesterday in a plane crash while coming to see this match, and during this morning’s medical routine I found out to be dying of a strange disease that came to Earth in a meteorite”.
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imonfire
Rookie
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Tracy Austin won a slam when she was 6 years old I think.
Tennisanity
Legend
Not a fan of Zverev and his dooche bag haircut. But he seemed really upset for losing. I'd say that's a good sign. Better than how Kyrgios or Dimitrov react after a loss.
TheAverageFedererFan
Professional
Seriously hope he doesn't turn out to be another Berdych. The guy has a lot of potential. He should win a few majors at least. He is doing very well for this age, but shouldn't let it get to his head.
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Berdych had a great career.
1) He had to compete against the Big 4
2) He was the most hurt IMO by the courts slowing down. On faster courts, he would have won Slams IMO.
Zverev will get to compete in the era of parity. He'll do OK. He won't dominate, but he'll do fine.
The only guy that has a chance to "big 3 dominate" is Kyrgios, but he won't do it. Mostly because of his undisciplined mind, but also (maybe equally) because of his early injuries that are almost sure to plague him his whole career.
TheAverageFedererFan
Professional
What I meant was that Berdych had the talent win a major but let it get to his head. Was a teen phenomenon winning 2005 Paris and beating prime Fed in the 2004 Olympics. But he was too overconfident and let it get to his head to the point that he couldn't sadly win a major.
MLRoy
Hall of Fame
Yes, definitely. They're about the same age, so I think they've played many times in the "juniors". Just kind of sour grapes from AZ with the cursory handshake at the end. Love his game, but he needs to be humbled now & again to keep that ego in check. Just watching a little of the Open online now, and a lot of the players, like Kuznetsova, are playing again today. Kanepi, too. Seems like they're giving everyone the bum's rush, hurrying things along too fast. Watched some of the Nicelescu/Bogdan match. Those are another two that played yesterday. And there's about 60 people in the stands, which is ridiculous. (Monica is kicking her butt)
Love the upsets so far. Take care. ;^)B
MLRoy
Hall of Fame
I had agree with you, but gave a "like" because of the doosh bag haircut line! Yeah, he def needs a grown man's haircut. But he'll be more handsome, then he'll really be impossible. Oh well.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Djokovic is every bit of a graceful loser. He always gives his opponents credit, he never rips anybody over a match he thought he should have won, he doesn't come up with a whole bunch of excuses, and he was always has a good attitude about it. That is a graceful loser.
MLRoy
Hall of Fame
Oh, okay. I didn't know that. That explains the surly handshake. In that case, it's more understandable. Good eye, T. This kid is more of a politician than I thought; convenient memory.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
he distinctly cited his 'health' on several occasions in a loss.
one I definitely remember is when Dimitrov finally beat him.
again, Djokovic is a 'nice-guy' when he loses, not graceful.
I wouldn't call much of anything Djokovic does on court as graceful. just isn't the right word for him...
DRII
G.O.A.T.
LOL...
only thing Berdych and AZ have in common is that guys are jealous and tend to hate on them for being rich, good looking, and having hot GFs/wives! AZ will certainly soon be rich and I assume has or had hot GFs or most certainly will (actually I'm thinking he'll 'be with' Sharapova at some point).
and both can be a little bit dvia-ish.
regarding tennis; I think AZ has more of a killer instinct than Berdych ever had, and he won't have to compete against prime Big 4 all his career.
only thing Berdych and AZ have in common is that guys are jealous and tend to hate on them for being rich, good looking, and having hot GFs/wives! AZ will certainly soon be rich and I assume has or had hot GFs or most certainly will (actually I'm thinking he'll 'be with' Sharapova at some point
).and both can be a little bit dvia-ish.
regarding tennis; I think AZ has more of a killer instinct than Berdych ever had, and he won't have to compete against prime Big 4 all his career.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Djokovic had twisted his ankle in Davis Cup a couple of weeks before that match with Dimitrov, and called for a medical timeout in the 2nd set to have it worked on. Still yet his quote was “For this tournament, I didn’t prepare myself so good, but I’m not trying to find any excuses.” Of course they asked him about the injury in the press conference.
I agree! In the words of a very famous US football coach " Show me a Good loser and I will show you a Loser" Though I was rooting for Coric, I think Zverev's comments were fair and understandable.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
sorry, we just disagree.
graceful is not the word for Djokovic.
its not like I'm saying he's a bad or sore loser, he definitely is not, but he's not graceful.
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Comments weren't bad.. but the kid is a big cry baby with annoying fist pumps .. the fame has affected him.. he will mature though.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
Whose idea was that? Borg never won the USO and suffered his last defeat there which made him walk straight out of the tour never to play again. Bad omen
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
What's your definition of rare? ROFLI also love it when Fed occasionally lets out a line or two suggesting that his opponent was lucky or something.
I love it because it's rare, and because I know that haters will still whine and get pressed about it.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
Ai the age of 22 Nadal beat the World #1 in straight sets at RG.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
The designer was prob 24 years old and doesn't know **** about tennis or tennis history. Adidas doesn't care.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
He can save the kit for RG or Wimbledon because it no good at the AO either.
TrustTheNinja
Semi-Pro
so just because he's a kid we condone his actions?
Fedberg20
Semi-Pro
so just because he's a kid we condone his actions?
I don't understand this post. You treat adults and kids the same and hold them to the same scrutiny and responsibility? And what actions do you speak off? What did he do wrong other than speak his mind?
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
I bet Misha loves that too.My husband was waiting for me outside the ladies room when Sasha strode by on his way to the locker rooms. Hubby said he looked like he was ready to kill someone
I love it when Mischa wins and Sasha loses. I'm a big meanie
