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a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
Fri Jun 7, 2024, 09:36 AM Jun 2024

It's Alcaraz vs my favorite, Sinner.......Roland Garros.

A set apiece……into 3rd set……good match so far. These two will possibly be filling the shoes of the previous greats…Nadal, Federer, the Joker. These two are very good players, but really big shoes to fill.

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MuseRider

(34,362 posts)
1. I need to get back into watching it.
Fri Jun 7, 2024, 10:13 AM
Jun 2024

It seemed for a while it just got nasty and stupid at the same time. I knew it would eventually even out enough that I could be a casual watcher as after Federer left I was bereft (I tell you BEREFT! )

It is never good to hang your hat on only one player in tennis.

Many new names and players. I think come Australia next year I will try to get back to it, I miss it.

*only my stupid opinion no reflection on any fans at all. Mostly I left to be rid of the Serena Williams story. I loved Venus but never warmed up to Serena. Her attitude, though that of a winner for certain, just rubbed me wrong. Kinda like Andy Roddick did and many others, Djoker. I'm more of a Federer gal after hanging with Andre for way to long, speaking of attitude.

I hope your person wins!

a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
2. Roger sure was a humble player......I think so many really think they are entitled for some reason....
Fri Jun 7, 2024, 11:00 AM
Jun 2024

and I always thought The Joker would just toy with his opponents then just crush them. I think he enjoyed losing the first and sometimes the second set, in major tournaments, to just be out on “stage” longer. JMHO of course, but never really liked him, kinda glad his time is waning. It is fun to watch the new kids coming up.

a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
3. and OMGOSH.....It's been a barn burner.....5 sets, AND......Carlos just broke my man.
Fri Jun 7, 2024, 11:13 AM
Jun 2024
Darn it…..but I am watching some fabulous tennis. Hope my man can pull this out. Sounds as if the crowd is behind Carlos too.
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