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This lassie Swiatek’s good. I’m a fan.
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Swiatek far too good...
Bencic not happy at the end. |
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I think upstairs the problem upstairs for Sabalenka. She can usually get the job done more often than the rest, but Gran Slams a bit different. She knows that is what she will ultimately be judged by, and she isn't exactly racking them up. I didn't expect anything other than a very easy second match.
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Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday.
The world number one crashed to a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 defeat against the 13th seed to shatter her dream of reaching a first All England Club final. The Belarusian top seed had reached the previous three Grand Slam finals, but she paid the price for an erratic display in the blazing Centre Court heat. Sabalenka lost her cool with Anisimova during the bruising semi-final and was still angry with her rival several hours later. Two incidents infuriated the 27-year-old, who was unhappy that Anisimova celebrated winning a point too early. "I was just trying to chase the ball. She was already celebrating it. I mean, that's a bit too early. Then she kind of pissed me off saying 'Oh, that's what she does all the time'," Sabalenka said. The three-time Grand Slam champion said Anisimova's antics inspired her to fight back in the second set. "I was grateful that she said that because it actually helped me to keep fighting. I'm like, 'OK, now I'm going to show you the tennis'," she said. "I came back because I got really angry in that moment, probably in the third set, I should have remembered that." Sabalenka was also irked that Anisimova failed to follow the tennis tradition of offering an apology when she won a point thanks to a fortunate deflection off the net. "I just looked at her and, I mean, for sure she didn't hear me. I was like, 'You don't want to say sorry?' She just wanted, I guess, badly to win this match," Sabalenka said. Ironically, Sabalenka's rant came after she had opened her post-match press conference by telling reporters she would not repeat her French Open final outburst. She was forced to apologise after claiming it was her poor play and not Coco Gauff's performance that was the decisive factor in the American's victory at Paris last month. "Are you guys waiting for something? You're not going to see the Roland Garros press conference, so anyone who was waiting for that, you can leave right now," she said. Sabalenka did give credit to Anisimova for her spirited display, praising the 23-year-old for being "brave" at key moments and admitting she was the better player. She continued: "Every time I was really that close today to completely lose it and start yelling, screaming, smashing the racquets, I kept reminding myself that's not an option, and it's not going to help me to stay in the match and to fight for my dream. "Even right now, I took a bit more time before doing my media just so I can be Aryna, not that crazy person on that media day at Roland Garros." But, despite her protestations of a newfound maturity, Sabalenka could not help aiming a parting shot at the assembled media. "Ha! You didn't get anything," she said before poking her tongue out. Insisting she had learnt from the debacle at Roland Garros, Sabalenka added: "I just don't want to face that hate again. We all can lose control over our emotions. It's absolutely normal." |
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both mens semi finals look good today...
i hope Fritz gives Alcaraz a tough test... i do like watching Fritz and he is capable of getting under people's skin... so here's hoping for a good game... Sinner v Djokovic could easily be a classic... hopefully both are fit and can give their best... if Novak is to win another Wimbledon title this must be his last chance... can't see him doing it personally but i'm hopeful today's game will be very exciting at least... and hopefully a few dark arts thrown in. |
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Still sounds like there is a lot going on with Sabalenka. If she could, I would think she would be better off just taking it, and moving on, but I doubt she is able to do that. Probably only got 2-3 more serious years, and only 3 Grand Slams in the bag. I think that's really the issue.
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Yes she'd have been ultra upset as it showed at losing in Paris for sure , with Swaitek out of the way in the Paris final losing to Gauff must have been hard to take , Swaitek with 5 slams and an 8-5 HTH over Sab will always be seen as superior when people look back at the archive unless there's a turnaround.
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Andre Agassi in the commentary box...
i think he might be quite good tbh... hope so. |
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He’s brill!
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Just said he’d never hit a ball on grass, could understand smoking it or something!
 Very dry, Castle didn’t know what to say! |
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AA sounds like a guy just watching the match with his mates...
not the robotic stuff we hear plenty of with all sports... i'm liking it so far Delashay. |
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Yes and I like the technical talk about the light racket that Fritz is using and how Alcaraz is targeting his forehand with his power. You see the bat buckle literally!
Says his two hands on the back hand is ok, but not getting a sniff at all. Could he go in 3? |
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Can’t believe that it’s almost over, seems to have flown this year
 These people in the crowd should worry less about what they look like and wear a hat! We really have no clue with the heat!  Saw a young red headed boy with his dad yesterday grimacing through the direct sun (wearing shades) whilst his dad had an outback hat. |
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Not sure why they have let Leonardo DiCaprio in? Was said to be linked to the Puff Daddy party’s.
In 2017, during his Vogue "73 Questions" interview, Diddy was asked who the number one person on his White Party invitation list was. Without hesitation, the rapper turned to face the camera and said, "Leonardo DiCaprio," before handing the interviewer a drink. |
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Big break for Fritz there, needed it bad. Surprised 13 unforced errors by Alcaraz compared to Fritz’s 4!
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Agassi on cricket , “We shouldn’t play these games that can end in a draw!”
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You'd have to think that Fritz's goose is cooked.
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Yeah he’s been 0 - 30 up twice on Alcaraz’s serve despite not looking in it and not been able to see it through.
Expect the others are being told get your gear together! |
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He’s a smashing player and Alcaraz has played some terrific stuff too. Great to watch.
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And Agassi was super! Not been invited to the Royal box!
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Hoping Sinner beats pin head next!
Fritz couldn’t take the half chances when they were there, needs to do some weights too, looks lazy physically, relies on his height too much. Says the expert! |
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Sinner will need to apply himself here. Djocky no back number.
The other Italian was all flair and little else. Djocky now an old fox. |
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Hope he doesn’t start begging for crowd love again!
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Hope he wins in straight sets! Go Djocky.
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Aha! Not a fan! That’s ok. We won’t always agree.
Go Djocky! |
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Haha no never have been Loyal but you always have to have a villain in these match ups and he’s mine!
Was hoping for a Fritz - Sinner final just because Alcaraz will be around for while. So that’s one selection bocked! I’ll be waving my tennis bat fly zapper saying double fault! |
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I’ve hit some beautiful backhands as they’ve gone to fly through the back doors!
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lol. Sinner should win but only if he fully applies himself. Seems a little self-adoring to me at times. You don’t win 25 slam titles without a huge tennis brain.
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Sinner loves himself?
I haven’t seen that much of him, couldn’t believe he’s Italian! The name, the hair! It’s disgusting the empty seats all around! |
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Whole box behind sinner was basically empty!
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Djocky has no chance here. I had no idea how good Sinner was.
Demolition Derby stuff!!! |
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I enjoyed AA commentary, very honest at least.
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that's all i ever ask GC..
unfortunately most commentators ain't honest... certainly in football anyway. |
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Did anyone see the interview with Sinner, where they asked him about being called predictable by DJocky?
Said it was his turning point as he and his coach worked on variety. |
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this is a sad exit from Djokovic here...
yet again top sports folk carry on too long. |
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Sinner is ruthless not letting him play. I expect he’ll thank him for the advice all those years ago!
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The big two are miles ahead of the pack now though Hib and tbf to Novak he'll start 3rd fav still for all the slams and still reach the SF in most , sad to a degree but only when making a comparison to his pomp.
Sinner as good as anyone ever across every surface as will be proven. |
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i don't disagree with any of that Hayden...
but when you've been at the top... and you know in your heart of hearts you ain't going to beat the top two... to me that's when you should walk away... maybe he does think he can beat them (fair enough)... and of course he hopes that someone else might knock them out in earlier rounds... but i really hat it when top sports folk hang around too long and they end up looking like a shadow of their former selves... their choice and they have every right to do what they want... not something i like to see tho. |
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