• Today's matches

    From TT@TT@dprk.kp to rec.sport.tennis on Fri Jul 4 23:23:59 2025
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    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw, Alkie
    had to save some breakpoints on 4th set then managed to get one himself
    after a long game. Next up Rublev, Alcaraz may have to raise his level
    to get through..

    Sabalenka winning first set tb against Raducanu, 8-6 I think...

    Game of small margins, grass.
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  • From PeteWasLucky@waleed.khedr@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Sat Jul 5 15:46:39 2025
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    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw, Alkie had to save some breakpoin

    I think Carlos keeps trying to find his range which should come as
    grass deteriorates.
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  • From TT@TT@dprk.kp to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 23:12:10 2025
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    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw, Alkie had to save some breakpoin

    I think Carlos keeps trying to find his range which should come as
    grass deteriorates.



    Probably. I don't think he's yet playing close to his best. Seems a bit
    tense at times, feeling the pressure of expectations, I think. Maybe he
    has couple gears more if needed. Does seem more consistent as the
    tournament has progressed, anyway.

    Next up qf & Cam Norrie. Could be a crazy week... Wimbledon 2nd week & possible Trump tariff madness.


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  • From TT@TT@dprk.kp to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 23:19:18 2025
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    TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw,
    Alkie had to save some breakpoin

    I think Carlos keeps trying to find his range which should come as
      grass deteriorates.



    Probably. I don't think he's yet playing close to his best. Seems a bit tense at times, feeling the pressure of expectations, I think. Maybe he
    has couple gears more if needed. Does seem more consistent as the
    tournament has progressed, anyway.

    Next up qf & Cam Norrie. Could be a crazy week... Wimbledon 2nd week & possible Trump tariff madness.



    Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man in the Open Era to reach 12
    Grand Slam singles Quarterfinals.

    1. Alcaraz - 22 years, 56 days old.

    2. Borg - 22 years, 84 days old.

    3. Becker - 22 years, 216 days old.

    4. Nadal - 22 years, 230 days old.

    5. Wilander - 22 years, 304 days old
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  • From PeteWasLucky@waleed.khedr@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 18:09:56 2025
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    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:> PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:>> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wro

    Wow, crazy
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  • From PeteWasLucky@waleed.khedr@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 18:13:40 2025
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    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r>> Alcaraz beating S

    Rublev was playing very well today and was hitting the ball very
    sold from both wings. He over hit Carlos in most rallies when
    they both opted for long and fast pace.

    Btw, I will be happy to see Andreeva winning the title.
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  • From Scall5@nospam@home.net to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 17:34:04 2025
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    On 7/6/2025 5:13 PM, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r>> Alcaraz beating S

    Rublev was playing very well today and was hitting the ball very
    sold from both wings. He over hit Carlos in most rallies when
    they both opted for long and fast pace.

    Carlos said after the match something like Rublev is one of the hardest
    or hardest hitters on tour. Nice praise and a tough match.

    Btw, I will be happy to see Andreeva winning the title.

    I could go along with that.
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  • From Sawfish@sawfish666@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 17:50:13 2025
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    On 7/6/25 3:34 PM, Scall5 wrote:
    On 7/6/2025 5:13 PM, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in
    message:r>> Alcaraz beating S

    Rublev was playing very well today and was hitting the ball very
    -a sold from both wings. He over hit Carlos in most rallies when
    -a they both opted for long and fast pace.

    Carlos said after the match something like Rublev is one of the hardest
    or hardest hitters on tour. Nice praise and a tough match.

    Btw, I will be happy to see Andreeva winning the title.

    I could go along with that.

    I think she should grind up Navarro. I really like Navarro, but she is
    an excellent athlete with mental strength but limited weapons. She is
    too defensive, mentally, and her game has evolved around that.
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  • From Scall5@nospam@home.net to rec.sport.tennis on Sun Jul 6 22:21:34 2025
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    On 7/6/2025 7:50 PM, Sawfish wrote:
    On 7/6/25 3:34 PM, Scall5 wrote:
    On 7/6/2025 5:13 PM, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in
    message:r>> Alcaraz beating S

    Rublev was playing very well today and was hitting the ball very
    -a sold from both wings. He over hit Carlos in most rallies when
    -a they both opted for long and fast pace.

    Carlos said after the match something like Rublev is one of the
    hardest or hardest hitters on tour. Nice praise and a tough match.

    Btw, I will be happy to see Andreeva winning the title.

    I could go along with that.

    I think she should grind up Navarro. I really like Navarro, but she is
    an excellent athlete with mental strength but limited weapons. She is
    too defensive, mentally, and her game has evolved around that.

    I, too, like Navarro and watching her play. She is another player that I
    think is maximizing their abilities and will have no second doubts once
    their career is over. Impressive.
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  • From Whisper@whisper@ozemail.com.au to rec.sport.tennis on Mon Jul 7 19:43:12 2025
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    On 7/07/2025 1:21 pm, Scall5 wrote:
    On 7/6/2025 7:50 PM, Sawfish wrote:
    On 7/6/25 3:34 PM, Scall5 wrote:
    On 7/6/2025 5:13 PM, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote
    in message:r>> Alcaraz beating S

    Rublev was playing very well today and was hitting the ball very
    -a sold from both wings. He over hit Carlos in most rallies when
    -a they both opted for long and fast pace.

    Carlos said after the match something like Rublev is one of the
    hardest or hardest hitters on tour. Nice praise and a tough match.

    Btw, I will be happy to see Andreeva winning the title.

    I could go along with that.

    I think she should grind up Navarro. I really like Navarro, but she is
    an excellent athlete with mental strength but limited weapons. She is
    too defensive, mentally, and her game has evolved around that.

    I, too, like Navarro and watching her play. She is another player that I think is maximizing their abilities and will have no second doubts once their career is over. Impressive.


    As with Pegula, I suppose if money is not an issue you can focus on
    maximizing what you have on the court. There are no financial
    consequences for failure.


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  • From PeteWasLucky@waleed.khedr@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Mon Jul 7 07:37:31 2025
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    Whisper <whisper@ozemail.com.au> Wrote in message:r
    On 7/07/2025 1:21 pm, Scall5 wrote:> On 7/6/2025 7:50 PM, Sawfish wrote:>> On 7/6/25 3:34 PM, Scal

    And success wouldn't financially matter as well :)

    Anyway working hard to succeed is probably something they both are
    doing to identify themselves differently outside their family
    wealth but then they wouldn't tell you and may deny that their
    wealth is helping them a lot in their mission.
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  • From PeteWasLucky@waleed.khedr@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Mon Jul 7 13:33:26 2025
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    PeteWasLucky <waleed.khedr@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r> PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:> TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wr

    The golden girl won today and didn't even realize the match ended.
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  • From Scall5@nospam@home.net to rec.sport.tennis on Mon Jul 7 20:22:35 2025
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    On 7/7/2025 6:37 AM, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    Whisper <whisper@ozemail.com.au> Wrote in message:r
    On 7/07/2025 1:21 pm, Scall5 wrote:> On 7/6/2025 7:50 PM, Sawfish wrote:>> On 7/6/25 3:34 PM, Scal

    And success wouldn't financially matter as well :)

    Anyway working hard to succeed is probably something they both are
    doing to identify themselves differently outside their family
    wealth but then they wouldn't tell you and may deny that their
    wealth is helping them a lot in their mission.

    Family wealth can make an effect in many different ways. Doesn't make a
    bit of difference to my fan-hood.
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  • From TT@TT@dprk.kp to rec.sport.tennis on Wed Jul 9 00:13:10 2025
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    TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw,
    Alkie had to save some breakpoin

    I think Carlos keeps trying to find his range which should come as
    -a grass deteriorates.



    Probably. I don't think he's yet playing close to his best. Seems a bit tense at times, feeling the pressure of expectations, I think. Maybe he
    has couple gears more if needed. Does seem more consistent as the
    tournament has progressed, anyway.

    Next up qf & Cam Norrie. Could be a crazy week... Wimbledon 2nd week & possible Trump tariff madness.



    Alkie looked quite good against Norrie. Pretty easy win in straights,
    never in trouble really. Next up Fritz the cat.
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  • From Sawfish@sawfish666@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Tue Jul 8 14:30:03 2025
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    On 7/8/25 2:13 PM, TT wrote:
    TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw,
    Alkie had to save some breakpoin

    I think Carlos keeps trying to find his range which should come as
    -a grass deteriorates.



    Probably. I don't think he's yet playing close to his best. Seems a
    bit tense at times, feeling the pressure of expectations, I think.
    Maybe he has couple gears more if needed. Does seem more consistent as
    the tournament has progressed, anyway.

    Next up qf & Cam Norrie. Could be a crazy week... Wimbledon 2nd week &
    possible Trump tariff madness.



    Alkie looked quite good against Norrie. Pretty easy win in straights,
    never in trouble really. Next up Fritz the cat.

    Keep on truckin'...
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  • From Scall5@nospam@home.net to rec.sport.tennis on Tue Jul 8 21:56:03 2025
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    On 7/8/2025 4:13 PM, TT wrote:
    TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025 klo 22.46:
    TT <TT@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:r
    Alcaraz beating Smurff in four, didn't look easy from what I saw,
    Alkie had to save some breakpoin

    I think Carlos keeps trying to find his range which should come as
    -a grass deteriorates.



    Probably. I don't think he's yet playing close to his best. Seems a
    bit tense at times, feeling the pressure of expectations, I think.
    Maybe he has couple gears more if needed. Does seem more consistent as
    the tournament has progressed, anyway.

    Next up qf & Cam Norrie. Could be a crazy week... Wimbledon 2nd week &
    possible Trump tariff madness.



    Alkie looked quite good against Norrie. Pretty easy win in straights,
    never in trouble really. Next up Fritz the cat.

    I can see Alacraz attempting to breakdown Fritz' backhand. If he does,
    match over.

    But I would prefer to see Fritz breaking down Alacraz' return of serve
    and making this a tie-break special for every set. I can honestly see
    that happening.
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  • From PeteWasLucky@waleed.khedr@gmail.com to rec.sport.tennis on Wed Jul 9 00:41:46 2025
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    Scall5 <nospam@home.net> Wrote in message:r
    On 7/8/2025 4:13 PM, TT wrote:> TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:>> PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025

    Fritz is a lightweight+ player.
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  • From Whisper@whisper@ozemail.com.au to rec.sport.tennis on Thu Jul 10 22:23:24 2025
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    On 9/07/2025 2:41 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    Scall5 <nospam@home.net> Wrote in message:r
    On 7/8/2025 4:13 PM, TT wrote:> TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:>> PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025

    Fritz is a lightweight+ player.




    Fritz is like David Wheaton. He's a good guy, pretty humble and quiet
    for an American. However he looks like an amateur next to Carlos
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  • From Scall5@nospam@home.net to rec.sport.tennis on Thu Jul 10 21:16:15 2025
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    On 7/10/2025 7:23 AM, Whisper wrote:
    On 9/07/2025 2:41 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    Scall5 <nospam@home.net> Wrote in message:r
    On 7/8/2025 4:13 PM, TT wrote:> TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:>>
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025

    Fritz is a lightweight+ player.




    Fritz is like David Wheaton.-a He's a good guy, pretty humble and quiet
    for an American.-a However he looks like an amateur next to Carlos
    anywhere near his best.-a If Carlos plays 80% it's an easy 63 62 63 type win.

    I remember David Wheaton! Didn't he pull some "I'm going to color myself
    in my native country colors" so the USA fans will rally for me? And then
    he changed to British colors? Yet he failed miserably at every tennis tournament he entered?
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  • From Whisper@whisper@ozemail.com.au to rec.sport.tennis on Sat Jul 12 17:53:15 2025
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    On 11/07/2025 12:16 pm, Scall5 wrote:
    On 7/10/2025 7:23 AM, Whisper wrote:
    On 9/07/2025 2:41 pm, PeteWasLucky wrote:
    Scall5 <nospam@home.net> Wrote in message:r
    On 7/8/2025 4:13 PM, TT wrote:> TT kirjoitti 6.7.2025 klo 23.12:>>
    PeteWasLucky kirjoitti 5.7.2025

    Fritz is a lightweight+ player.




    Fritz is like David Wheaton.-a He's a good guy, pretty humble and quiet
    for an American.-a However he looks like an amateur next to Carlos
    anywhere near his best.-a If Carlos plays 80% it's an easy 63 62 63
    type win.

    I remember David Wheaton! Didn't he pull some "I'm going to color myself
    in my native country colors" so the USA fans will rally for me? And then
    he changed to British colors? Yet he failed miserably at every tennis tournament he entered?


    He famously won the Grand Slam Cup and $2mil. Did well at Wimbledon 1
    year, made semis I think beating Agassi, 1991 maybe?


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