Black Dog Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Hard to take much interest in a sport where the same two or three dudes can dominate the sport for decades at a time. "Who will win this year? Nadal or Ferderer?" Quote
Boges Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Posted July 7, 2014 Hard to take much interest in a sport where the same two or three four dudes can dominate the sport for decades at a time. "Who will win this year? Nadal or Ferderer?" FTFY I actually somewhat agree with that sentiment. Beyond the obvious eye candy appeal of the women's game offers, it's a more entertaining version. It's way more wide open and the rallies are more interesting because they're aren't players with dominating serves like the men's game. Milos was destroyed by having his serve broken a grand total of 3 times. If you did have a wide open sport where different guys win all the time, I could see a critique that there are no truly great players in the sport. The women's game is seeing that criticism because different women win all the time, where you can see the clash of the titans type battle between Federer and Djokavic. Quote
Boges Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Posted August 6, 2014 Damn! Genie choked huge in her first game at home in Montreal last night. Quote
Big Guy Posted August 6, 2014 Report Posted August 6, 2014 Damn! Genie choked huge in her first game at home in Montreal last night. Saw that game. It was painful to watch. Looked like a completely different person than the one at Wimbleton. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Boges Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) With the dearth of quality US talent, the American media are giving the Canadian talent lots of attention during the US Open. Bouchard plays at centre court during Prime time for the second straight game. The woman who beat her at Wimbeldon lost today. She, again, has a relatively easy path to the Quarters. Milos also won in straight sets today, even though he played quite average. Edited August 30, 2014 by Boges Quote
Boges Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 I present to you. . . TWIRLGATE! http://www.sportal.com.au/tennis/australian-open/williams-coy-on-bouchard-twirlgate/gcuq5rwcpo651jmpzl2ng28b4 SEXIST AUSSIES! If that happened in Canada, a Human Rights Tribunal would be contacted. Quote
Black Dog Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 I present to you. . . TWIRLGATE! http://www.sportal.com.au/tennis/australian-open/williams-coy-on-bouchard-twirlgate/gcuq5rwcpo651jmpzl2ng28b4 SEXIST AUSSIES! If that happened in Canada, a Human Rights Tribunal would be contacted. It's pretty gross/creepy/sexist/stupid. Quote
Boges Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 It's pretty gross/creepy/sexist/stupid. Last year a woman asked her who she wanted to date. I know many watch women's tennis because it's women in skirts running around grunting. But still, try to treat them like the athletes they are. Quote
guyser Posted January 23, 2015 Report Posted January 23, 2015 It's pretty gross/creepy/sexist/stupid.Its a rip from Serena, she does it after every win. Quote
RB Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 I see nothing wrong with their questions - makes for good entertainment, she is caught on the unwares everytime. Quote
Boges Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 Anyone upset Genie refused to represent Canada during the Fed Cup? Quote
guyser Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Anyone upset Genie refused to represent Canada during the Fed Cup?I want her there, but I also see her as young and trying to figure all this out. She will be back, Quote
Boges Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Posted May 26, 2015 Jeez, Genie sucks now. http://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/2015/05/26/eugenie-bouchard-crashes-out-of-french-open-in-first-round.html Quote
kimmy Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 Too many distractions? Too many magazine covers and photoshoots? -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
bush_cheney2004 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 Doesn't seem to bother Serena Williams. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
waldo Posted May 29, 2015 Report Posted May 29, 2015 Doesn't seem to bother Serena Williams. oh my! The inevitable American/America go-to comparison. Say it ain't so bro! Quote
Michael Hardner Posted May 29, 2015 Report Posted May 29, 2015 Waldo finally returns to discuss his favourite topic..... TENNIS ? Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Boges Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Posted August 12, 2015 Genie is actually infuriating now. Over a year ago everyone loved her. Now she's this petulant brat that I almost want to lose. She lost last night in Toronto AGAIN. Milos lost too but he's been battling injury. Vasik Pospicil seems to be the best Canadian now. Quote
Big Guy Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 Genie is an enigma. When a pro starts changing coaches so often then you know the problem is not the coaching. Maybe a bad case or too much success - too early She still has time. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Boges Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Posted January 25, 2016 If you were to ask anyone in July 2014 when both Milos and Genie went farther than any Canadians did in that year's Wimbledon who would have the best shot to win a major going forward, I think people would unanimously say Genie is going to win first. Well not now, Genie is just now trying to rebuild her career after injury and disappointing results. Last night Milos beat 4th seeded Stan Warinka in a 5 setter to make it the Quarterfinals. Chances are very good he'll make it to the semi's as well. Quote
The_Squid Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Genie is getting back on track. There was nothing wrong with how she played... she lost to the #4 seed. Quote
Boges Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Posted January 27, 2016 The Men's semifinals are set: [1] Djokovic vs [3] Federer [13] Raonic vs [2] Murray One of these things is not like the other. Too bad these matches are happening in the middle of the night. Quote
Boges Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Posted January 29, 2016 Milos got injured again. http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus16/story/_/id/14671254/andy-murray-outlasts-milos-raonic-five-sets-advances-australian-open-final%C2%A0 I didn't see the match but he won a third set tie breaker then didn't give much resistance in the last 2 sets. But down 2-1 in the fourth, Raonic pointed to his upper right leg and called for the trainer -- an injury he later described as an adductor issue. While there were no apparent signs of injury, he was broken at love a few games later. An inspired Murray took control, even channeling Lleyton Hewitt with a wild lawnmower-pull celebration after a clutch volley winner on break point. He's definitely on his way up to ranks. Quote
Boges Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Posted July 8, 2016 Milos becomes the first Singles male to make a Wimbledon final by beating Roger Federer this morning. Now he got a reprieve by not having to face Novak Djokovic, but you gotta beat who's put in front of you. Quote
Guest Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 Come on Andy Murray. He might be a Jock, but he's a Brit when he's winning! Quote
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