Week 35/36 - US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York City (hard)

indiana · Tennis legend

Week 35/36 - US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York City (hard)

Jeff Stelling · Club Coach

A convincing loss today for Evo, but still great to see the strides he has made since his ban for drug taking or dealing, I forget which. Many lesser characters wouldnt have slammed back into the top 50 like he has.

Miriambee · Futures level

BBc and guardian point out that Federer had a full day to recover, while Dan had a longer match and much less time, and was not fully recovered. Fed even shouted back at the reporters that he'd not requested a morning match, not like him to lose his cool.

Good that Dan's come through doubles with Cam, their 3rd set stats were really convincing.

Toby · Lower Club Player

Rublev v Kyrgios, 1.15am BST - annoying!

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Europe continue to have a stranglehold on top level men's tennis.

Of the last 16 players, 14 are European. (Only Schwartzmann (ARG) and de Minaur (AUS) rock the boat)

In terms of breakdown, it's pretty spread out, no country with three players, but:

2 Swiss, 2 Germans, 2 Spaniards, & 2 Russians

In age, we've got a range from age 20 to age 38. Seven are over 30, five are under 25

The average is 28.125

In terms of height, six are 6 ft or less (with 5 ft 7 being the shortest). No one is over 6 ft 6.

The listed weight figures (a few seem questionable!) range from 64 kg to 90 kg.

Make of all that what you will......

Oakland2002 · All-time great

Jeff Stelling wrote:
A convincing loss today for Evo, but still great to see the strides he has made since his ban for drug taking or dealing, I forget which. Many lesser characters wouldnt have slammed back into the top 50 like he has.

Very pleased for Evo, arguably getting caught for using coke is the best thing that could have happened to him, he now truly appreciates and values his talent. The last 18 months of his career have been magnificent, I am sure there are little things he can work on to improve but realistically he has given it is his best effort and is reaping the rewards.

Vandenburg · Futures level

Medvedev, the most hated player since Novak?

indiana · Tennis legend

Djokovic retired vs Wawrinka 2 sets and an early 3rd set break down. That left shoulder apparently.

So Vandy doesn't get his dream QF match up.

Top half QFs :
Wawrinka vs Medvedev
Federer vs Dimitrov

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

If Rafa goes onto win this week, he will be circa 2000 points clear of novak and looking like a lock for year end top spot

seagull · Hall of fame

Vandenburg wrote:
Medvedev, the most hated player since Novak?

Only in America I guess. I think he is great!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

seagull wrote:
Vandenburg wrote:
Medvedev, the most hated player since Novak?
Only in America I guess. I think he is great!

Does anyone know, is Medvedev related to Andrei Medvedev who reached a French Open final in the 90's ( I think) and lost to Agassi in 5 sets?

the addict · Tennis legend

No, not related. Andrei is Ukranian

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

With people loving to jump up and down about Nick K's 'disgraceful' behaviour, just to point out that Mike Bryan has been fined $10,000 for pretending to shoot an official with his racket after an incorrect call.

And quite right.....

Jeff Stelling · Club Coach

the addict wrote:

No, not related. Andrei is Ukranian

That type of logic is really not on. Phil Dent was Australian, with Taylor being a ranch hand.

the addict · Tennis legend

Jeff Stelling wrote:
the addict wrote:
No, not related. Andrei is Ukranian

That type of logic is really not on. Phil Dent was Australian, with Taylor being a ranch hand.

Your comment is totally lost on me.