Remarkable non-GB performances

indiana · Tennis legend

RE: Remarkable non-GB performances

Spectator · All-time great

I think that there is a huge Dominican community in New York - that must have been some match in terms of crowd support. Anyway, it's made the front page of pretty well every Spanish language paper in the North Americas and Caribbean, so far as I can see. Hurrah for him! And while I wish Mr Coric well - congratulations to him on an extraordinary performance - I would rather like to see Snr Estrella Burgos take it at least one round further. As one article points out, he's precisely double the age of his opponent ... who has (barring misfortune) many more US Opens to come.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

I'm with you Spectator.

Love the youngsters - exciting., fresh, huge potential.

BUT I can't help thinking it MEANS so much more to the 'oldies' - what they've been through to get there, last chance saloon and all that.

And Estrella's story is amazing - so pleased for him.

And, from a slightly different point of view, the same goes for Mirjana Lucic-Baroni's win over 25th seed, Muguruza.

Mirjana's story makes you cry. To be back, at 32, and winning, is a triumph for personal strength.

So, I wish 'em all luck and a good match - and with a sneaking preference for the 'veterans' out there (mind you, Cici will get my full support - her opponent is only 20 - let the baby win!).

paulisi · Tennis legend

Young Miss Bellis cannot even claim prize money as she is still classed as an amateur and would therefore miss out on college.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Spectator wrote:
I think that there is a huge Dominican community in New York - that must have been some match in terms of crowd support. Anyway, it's made the front page of pretty well every Spanish language paper in the North Americas and Caribbean, so far as I can see. Hurrah for him! And while I wish Mr Coric well - congratulations to him on an extraordinary performance - I would rather like to see Snr Estrella Burgos take it at least one round further. As one article points out, he's precisely double the age of his opponent ... who has (barring misfortune) many more US Opens to come.

well, we got our way smile

Age outdid youth (this time), Estrella saying 'age is just a number'

Love the bit where he says there were 1000 Dominicans in the crowd going wild, and all 1000 of them were 'coaches', yelling at him where to serve, when to slice - must have been some atmosphere !

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

And nice to see that Cici Bellis put up a good show, three sets, even if she couldn't quite get the win that the crowd would have loved - would have been a shame if it was a complete flop.

I'm just happy that Lucic-baroni also came through - sometimes the gods do smile . ..

Spectator · All-time great

indeed (with hopes for Mr Coric that he will win many more USO matches)

According to the Domnican paper El Dia (front page headline "Victor Estrella brilla ...") the age difference was the largest (presumably in a men's match?) since the start of the open era.

-- Edited by Spectator on Friday 29th of August 2014 07:44:19 AM

Spectator · All-time great

PS - One for BiS (or anyone else who knows the answers). In reading the articles on last night's victory, I came across references to tennis as "el deporte blanco." See from Google that it's fairly common but wondered (without having time to explore links) is it a Latin American term? Or one that's used in Spain, too? Hadn't run across it before.

steven · Tennis legend

Spectator wrote:
PS - One for BiS (or anyone else who knows the answers). In reading the articles on last night's victory, I came across references to tennis as "el deporte blanco." See from Google that it's fairly common but wondered (without having time to explore links) is it a Latin American term? Or one that's used in Spain, too? Hadn't run across it before.

It's because it always used to be played in white (not just at Wimbledon!)

Spectator · All-time great

Thanks, Steven. I'd picked that up ... but I was curious as to whether it was a general Spanish language term or whether it was more Latin American ... couldn't remember coming across it in Spanish sources.

steven · Tennis legend

Spectator wrote:
Thanks, Steven. I'd picked that up ... but I was curious as to whether it was a general Spanish language term or whether it was more Latin American ... couldn't remember coming across it in Spanish sources.

Sorry, I misunderstood the main point of your question. I remember seeing the term a few times before, which made me think it was a general Spanish language term but looking at instances of it on Google, it looks like it might mean tennis mainly in Latin America and tends to mean winter sports/ski-ing in Spain. Bob or SC may be able to give you a more definitive answer though!

Spectator · All-time great

Coup Droit wrote:
...
Love the youngsters - exciting., fresh, huge potential.

BUT I can't help thinking it MEANS so much more to the 'oldies' - what they've been through to get there, last chance saloon and all that.

... And, from a slightly different point of view, the same goes for Mirjana Lucic-Baroni's win over 25th seed, Muguruza.

Mirjana's story makes you cry. To be back, at 32, and winning, is a triumph for personal strength.

...

The interview with Mirjana Lucic-Baroni after her 3rd round win over Halep, when she was asked about the difference between this and her last 3rd round win (15 years ago) Makes your point nicely, CD!

It was a long time ago. I mean, I remember it was really exciting, but back then it was so normal. I was so young and I was so good and I was winning so much that it wasn't -- even though it's exciting, it wasn't really a big deal. It was just a natural progression. And now it's just amazing. Every round is amazing. Every round I look forward to. I mean, in a way I know I sound like and I feel like a little kid, like this is the first time ever happening. I don't know, I love the feeling. I'm really happy.

It's a great interview overall: http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2014-08-29/201408291409346350313.html

AliBlahBlah · All-time great

Spectator wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
...
Love the youngsters - exciting., fresh, huge potential.

BUT I can't help thinking it MEANS so much more to the 'oldies' - what they've been through to get there, last chance saloon and all that.

... And, from a slightly different point of view, the same goes for Mirjana Lucic-Baroni's win over 25th seed, Muguruza.

Mirjana's story makes you cry. To be back, at 32, and winning, is a triumph for personal strength.

...
The interview with Mirjana Lucic-Baroni after her 3rd round win over Halep, when she was asked about the difference between this and her last 3rd round win (15 years ago) Makes your point nicely, CD!
It was a long time ago. I mean, I remember it was really exciting, but back then it was so normal. I was so young and I was so good and I was winning so much that it wasn't -- even though it's exciting, it wasn't really a big deal. It was just a natural progression. And now it's just amazing. Every round is amazing. Every round I look forward to. I mean, in a way I know I sound like and I feel like a little kid, like this is the first time ever happening. I don't know, I love the feeling. I'm really happy.
It's a great interview overall: http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2014-08-29/201408291409346350313.html

Indeed. Hankies at the ready: http://www.wtatennis.com/videos/article/4108235

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Another shout, this time for Aleksandra Kunic, qualifier, and WR 145, who's made the last 16 at the US Open.

Only 5 ft 4, only ever played one Grand Slam before this, and currently at university in Serbia, expected to get her economics degree at the end of the year.

And she had the chutzpah to actually kick Djoko out of one of the quiet rooms in the gym before her match ! He thought is was funny :) and said he hopes she does it every day if that's what makes her win.

EddietheEagle · County player

The Estrella Burgos fairytale ends, but only after three tie break sets against the world number 6 serving machine, Raonic. Remarkable.