The Gays and Tennis, Part 167 -- Here Comes the Rain Again!

oh shit, it's supposed to be 168

I'll forgive you the YELLton Coverpic, OP, because most of his hideous visage is obscured!

but the body!

*swoons*

My rule for hotness is a guy must have to have at least 2 out of 3 out of face, body, personality.

Alas, poor Ben only fits one of the criteria (for me).

I say 'poor Ben' - I doubt he's losing any sleep over my lack of ardour!

I like his personality. Like Carlitos, he smiles a lot. He looks like he's genuinely happy to be out there.

…weak sauce. The Op pic in the immediate prior thread is mocking the pic you’ve used. Be better….

A FAAntastic FAA swiftly dispatches Foghorn Shelton.

The Curse Of The Coverboy strikes again!

c'mon Legz+ !!!!

Pucker up R8

Meanwhile... hunky Tallon G strikes back against The Ratfaced Cunt to level the match up at 2-sets all.

Op is THE moron among morons…

Legz+ is the revelation of 2024. He has never discussed previously. He never disappoints - win or lose.

The poster on the other thread asked what I bet on: I bet on some tennis matches, especially grand slams like RG. You need a lot of tennis knowledge, but it's fairly easy to make some money if you know your stuff. I don't bet a lot of money, and I don't always win. I just think it's fun.

I forgot to say that you have a lot of options: you can bet on the winner of RG, the winner of matches, how many sets each player will win etc.

Who is in the clinging fuchsia panties on T2? He’s playing a female pro in a battle of the sexes. His last name is Berry.

I don’t think he has any underpants on.

I don't speak Dutch. Does "griekspoor" mean, "damn, that's a fine booty?"

No more ass pics? What’s going on, OP? I couldn’t give a shit less about tennis, but I enjoyed seeing booty whenever these threads got bumped.

4-1, 2 breaks up, final set.

I. CAN'T. BREATHE.

Another good win for The Demon!

Tallon collapsing physically and mentally. Goddamnitalltohell...

Bitches, I'm working and following the scores on my phone. I'm disappointed with the lack of commentary on the lady beater / Griekspoor match. It seems intense.

Final set tie-break incoming...

It will be really tough for Griekspoor to recover from that loss. Damn.

I think it will be tough for all of us to recover r24. Damn! When rat face broke back in the fifth, I screamed!

The ATP site currently has Legz+ vs. Machac in the 3rd round. If only that were real....

The weather has created this somewhat bizarre viewing experience in that it seems the entirety of this tournament is being played on just two indoor courts.

R13 is full of shit. Russians make more money on random Challenger events than on any GS match. And that’s the problem…!

bye Legz+ :-(

grrrr

I know he's Belgian, but Zsa Zsa gives off hot redneck vibes.

Zsa Zsa shirt change

Boss Daddy

Has Roland Garros ever been THIS washed out?

Zuzsh mole alert! Mole alert!

But, still chewy. ;)

Svitolina's had enough, abandoned her racquet, and is ready to cut a bitch!

Madame Monfils!

I think this RG is making everyone go a little stir crazy.

Zsa Zsa steals a set off Dimitrov!

With Novaxx and Musetti still to play on Chatrier after this one finishes, it could be a looooooong night

I’m going to try that tank biting pose for my Grindr profile.

It's au revoir to Our Dear Sweet Tommy. Dominated by Cerundolo after winning the first set.

Bossy Daddy win Kokk-blocked!

No Tommy treasure trail today

Is Rune still growing? I haven't paid much attention to him, but he looked taller/lankier today than I remember.

His shorts are shorter which makes his legs look longer. Legz+ has put pressure on him to go shorter.

1. Hire a professional chef. Love to eat, hate cooking.

2. Hire a driver. I hate driving.

Boss Daddy loses his grip on The Big Kokk, who levels the match up: 2 sets all!

Legz!

Legz

c'mon Boss Daddy!

[quote] Is Rune still growing?

Some men don't stop growing till age 25.

John McEnroe keeps going on and on about these players doing multiple 5-setters. He was always such a lazy motherfucker when he played. Guys are FIT in 2024, Mac. Playing five sets is nothing to them.

McEnroe couldn't even touch his toes during his peak. He admits this in his autobiography (which, if you haven't read, one of the big takeaways is that since the day they met, he's had a perpetual hard-on for Bjorn Borg.)

Etcheverry BULLIES Ruud in the second set - 3 breaks of serve! Ruud not happy with the conditions and getting himself into a right old tizzy.

Boss Daddy over the Kokk 6-3 in the 5th!

Guys are fit, but it's not like they can't get tired and someone can prevail because they're fitter. And there can be residual fatigue from previous matches. Not all the time, but it happens.

Boss Daddy spits out Kokk.

Casper splits

packing?

Where are y'all bitches watching now? TC isn't showing it. Peacock?

Peacock is showing Djoko-Musetti

Way to go, Wuud!

It's after 1 am there. Will Old Man Joker make it?

Amazing rally (with tweeter finish) from the Wuud/TME match

Well Jannik Sinner is one set away from being #1.

Lore up 2 sets to 1 on Novaxx

Novak looks checked out, but then again, he often does when losing and then SURPRISE!

R67, and that indeed happened. Crushed Musetti in the fifth. Looked refreshed afterwards.

[quote] No more ass pics? What’s going on, OP? I couldn’t give a shit less about tennis, but I enjoyed seeing booty whenever these threads got bumped.

R18, I’m the OP of The Gays and Tennis threads who usually posts the ass pics. I haven’t been OP of the last few threads, so you’re out of luck.

R28 What are you ralking about? I just said what I bet on. I didn't mention Russians. I bet on tennis matches, I only bet small amounts for fun.

Ruud won! His billionaire friend was in his box, Gustav Witzøe. The commentators said his company sponsors Ruud. And how did he get so rich? Well, it's his dad's company. He got rich on.... salmon. How very Norwegian, lol. The land of fish and oil. The company is named Salmar btw.

This shot from Casper was insane!

Cocciaretto's visibly feeling the chill.

Twinknaldi Team or Citybus Team?

FAA Team or Carlitos Team?

Hoobie Team or The Balding Bisexual/NYSG Team?

Il Gingio Team or Mad Dog Moutet Team?

Just a week ago I didn’t think Djokovic had a shot at defending his title, but now he seems to be playing himself into shape, becoming a legitimate contender. This reminds me of how Serena would sometimes show up at a GS looking terrible, struggle in the first week, and then win the tournament. These all-time greats are definitely a different breed.

Young Grigor Team

Team Anybody but Garfia

Titsy Team

FAA Team

NSYG Team

Il Gingio Team

Merci d'avoir posé la question!

CAKElitos!

COCKlitos!

I could be watching Felix and Carlos, but no. Tennis Channel has decided that what I need to see is a compelling doubles match with Coco Gauff.

Alcaraz won! Felix was injured though.

R80 You didn't miss much: Felix had some kind of problem restricting his movement from early in the second set, and from thereon in it was a cakewalk for Carlitos.

I'm still picking Ruud. Great results on clay this year, twice a finalist. I think he can break thru.

Ons team or Tauons team?

After watching last night's match against Etcheverry I would tend to agree. Once he got into his strife he blasted past Tomy, who was playing very well.

No-one's looked unbeatable so far: Zverev was wobbling massively against Griekspoor, idem Novaxx against Musetti; Stefanos looks good but beatable, and Carlitos hasn't really been tested as yet.

I can't get into this lumbering, chinless Dane playing Ons.

R85. you are forgetting me!

Sinner has a Raducanu-esque fantasy draw. He will probably triple bagel this French dude who no one's heard of later today.

Not-so-young Grigor team

Il Gingio team

Thanks so very much for asking!

Not-so-young Grigor wins first set against PTPA HOOBie.

Did someone say on the other thread FAA would beat Alcaraz because FAA was playing so much better?

FAA was probably never going beat Alcaraz, but I read something about him getting injured early in the second set and essentially limped to the finish - thus the beatdown score rather than losing with a more competitive score.

MacEnroe can’t even attempt to pronounce Moutet correctly. Sigh.

Moo-tay

🐄

The 'French dude who no-one's heard of' goes 3-0 (2 breaks) up on Sinner immediately...

Moutet coming out inspired and Fabrice Santoro-ing Sinner. Lol.

Make that 3-breaks.

If Moutet now bagels Sinner, it's all on you R88

Well for those of us who can't watch, what's going on? Is this French guy winning or is Sinner choking?

Moutet wins first set.

R98 a bit of both - Moutet's just throwing all kinds of improvised shit into the mix and confusing Sinner. At the back end of the set, Sinner started to get his serve back and get things back under control.

If this was best of three I think Moutet could have a chance, but not over 5. Anyway, it looks like I should be entertaining, at least.

"Well for those of us who can't watch, what's going on? Is this French guy winning or is Sinner choking? "

Moutet is playing better than he ever has. He's small and super mobile, so getting every ball back that he can - which is a lot. He's a lefty which is always a different look. He's playing super high energy and fearless, and throwing everything at Sinner - hard winners, high loopers, slices, drop shots, under hand serves. He's just playing well and taking away Sinner's rhythm and also planting a tiny seed of doubt. It's like he did a couple lines of coke before coming out.

Fingers crossed for Jannik to get through along with Carlitos and Ruud to the semis. Here's to the quick demise of Novaxx, Ratface, Screaming Brat, Foutet and Maria Callas.

Jannik will most likely get through. All due credit to Moutet, but it's very difficult to maintain what he did in the first set for a full best of five match against a Sinner-caliber opponent. Plus even if Moutet did keep playing at a very high level, Sinner's "shock" will dissipate and he can make adjustments.

R101 "Hey! That's my shit!"

Hubie, the Drama Queen...

[quote] It's like he did a couple lines of coke before coming out.

Et voila.

Wow, what's up with Hubie? Reportedly he screamed 17 times for a supervisor and for the umpire to be removed, all because he was looking at the wrong mark.

Use that Goggle, or Glasses, or ehstvrr it’s called R98

I’m glad Hubie is out.

I’ll Gingio now two sets up.

Who’s Maria Callas - tennis wise?

Tsitsipas, the temperamental Greek prima donna.

Peppa Pig

Maria Callas

Il Gingio now firmly in control. Good for him.

One more Legz+. Damm, that's a good cracker.

Il Gingio through.

Il Gingio wins. Takes on NSYG next. That should be entertaining!

My god, he is painfully ugly. I wonder how drunk his Russian girlfriend has to get before she can fuck him? The gossip rag that spotted them at dinner that first night said three glasses of wine for her, water for him. I mean, no wonder...

I love that we don't have to pretend the fug players are decent looking anymore. We are in a golden age of tennis hotties and don't have to put on beer goggles.

He's ok in profile. Front-on he's unfortunate-looking.

Sinner has grown on me. He's respectful, personable, humble, and has a dry and playful sense of humor when interviewed. I'd rather have that than a "hottie" whose personality makes you want to punch him in the face.

He's very likable. Seems a mensch.

I think he is a regular 20something who very quietly maintains a harem but has a PR army behind him pushing his wholesome image.

Case in point: the ATP instagram account asked some of the guys what they were passionate about. Most answered video games, sports teams, sleeping, etc. Sinner's answer: my family. Come on. He's being fed lines but wait until the mask slips.

I think you're wrong.

Demon Team or Small Cat Team?

Cinderello Team or Novaxx Team?

Sascha Sneer Team or Legz Team?

Boss Daddy Team or Cute Casper Team?

Hopefully there is a cuter face behind the current mask but I doubt it.

That's not a convincing case in point. Sinner actually seemed a little annoyed by being cornered for an answer. Why is it hard to believe that there might be some actual nice/wholesome guys in the ATP?

Minotaur/Hitlerstache team

Cerundolo team

Brat/Legz team

Wuud team

Thanks ever so much for asking.

Demon Hitler team

It's not just blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually Cerundolo team

Boss Daddy team

Legz team

CasperDemonElloDoubleDefault teams

Has there ever been a double default not involving doubles match?

You guys are crazy. Sinner is very handsome. He’s got gorgeous bone structure and his head of hair is amazing.

His body not so much but I think he’s a very good looking young man and he’s going to age beautifully.

Tall and thin, an already "mature" face. He's not my type, but I think R131 is right; he'll age well. Though, if he loses his hair, it could get dicey. I don't think he has the face for very short hair or bald.

He is aggressively ugly. Can anything be done about that big, gross mole?

[quote] Can anything be done about that big, gross mole?

We welcome to the fold, R133.

His look is made by his hair. The face is below average—at best.

Regardless of how you feel about Sinner's looks, only a few scenarios will keep him from being the new #1: A) Sinner loses to Dimitrov and Djokovic makes it to the finals. B) Sinner loses in the semis and Djokovic takes the title. C) Sinner loses to Djokovic in the final.

Sinner can't cut his hair or style it any differently. You could show movies on that 10-head.

Darren Cahill doesn’t work with assholes. His willingness to devote himself to Jannik is all I need to know.

[quote]Darren Cahill doesn’t work with assholes. His willingness to devote himself to Jannik is all I need to know.

SNORT. He coached Lleyton Hewitt for years. He'll go wherever he can get paid the most.

I've got a great lotion just for those nipples. Don't want them chafing. Happy to coat them and his taint and hole.

Help.

R133 He also plays really boring tennis. Alcaraz plays the most exciting tennis imo. Too bad it's so error-prone. He tends to make a lot of unforced errors. Sinner plays cleaner tennis, and has a better serve, so he usually wins. However, I'd rather watch Alcaraz's aggressive, fun, error-prone tennis than Sinner's boring "perfect" tennis. Sorry, it's just my opinion. Another reason I dislike Sinner is because he has ZERO personality. He rarely ever smiles. Ever. Alcaraz smiles all the time. He even cries sometimes when he loses. He shows his emotions. It's very refreshing and I think that's why fans connect with him. He has that x factor, a bubbly personality and he plays aggressive, fun tennis. Sinner might perform better, and end up with more slams (he probably will tbh), but I don't think he'll ever be as popular or have as many fans as Alcaraz. He lacks the x factor. People will respect Sinner and his accomplishments, but that's it.

Demon Team

Cerundolo Team

Drag Them Both To Hell Team

Wuud Team

R122, your argument doesn't work as the other answers were likely just as or more bogus than Sinner's - video games etc, instead of e.g. porn, online gambling and beating up girlfriends.

R139, that was early in his coaching career.

These days he can pick and choose.

Sinner has corn kernel teeth and it's revolting. Get some fucking white strips, dude.

He and Demon and Boss Daddy all seem very likable. I don't want to fuck him, but I still want him to win.

I'm a giver!

Nice guy players I root for but don't want to fuck; Demon, The UGOAT, Cerundolo, ADF, Tabilo, Altmaier, Arnaldo.

R146, I will never get over the US obsession with dental perfection at all costs. There’s nothing wrong with the natural colour of Sinner’s teeth. Do you refuse to watch anything Ethan Hawke’s in because he’s got (naturally) crooked teeth?

Svitolina OUT, career on g.e.m.s.life support.

Emma Navarro is pathetic.

I would probably fall apart too if I was staring down the Muscles from Minsk on the other side of the court.

It's time for She Hulk to tear the rest of these bitches up and snatch the trophy.

I looked up the head to head: 11 matches, 3 Sabs, 8 Iga. I take the pretty Polish girl. (well they're both pretty but I love Iga, though I appear to be the only one here who does)

Aryna 26 years old and 6ft. Iga is 23 and 5'9" - hmm. I didn't know Aryna was that old.

Oh and Sabs has only won 1 in 6 on clay!

Wow. De Minaur is up a break in the fourth set (1-0) over Medvedev - and is up 2 sets to 1 overall.

Demon has really upped his game in the last year or so.

Medvedev 2 sets to 1 down, and just gone a break down in the 4th. Taxi!

I do find it amusing that RG makes no apologies for their flagrant prioritizing of the men over the women in their scheduling. Whether the women are on first, third, or omitted from the night session, it sends The Tennis Podcast into fits of high dudgeon.

For the eldertennisfan: a nice look back on Bjorn and Chris in Paris

Here’s how the papers reported Roland Garros in 1974z

Amelie Mauresmo really is nothing but a figurehead. I bet she has absolutely no decision-making power in her role as tournament director. I’m not sure that James Blake, Tommy Haas or Feliciano Lopez do much more, but Amelie should be embarrassed as a woman “running” a grand slam tournament.

DEMON!!!!

R161 I can't speak to her level of oversight but as tournament director, she is privy to both hard and anecdotal data about what is driving box office, viewership, and overall engagement on the ground. She knows that women's tennis is at a low point in popularity and star power, but it's not her primary job to turn that around - that's on the WTA. She'd be doing a poor job if she wasn't optimizing the schedule to showcase the matches people actually want to see. There are definitely structural changes that can be made at the margins to equalize the playing field more so these discrepancies aren't as blatant. But the hard truth is that, at least at this moment, casual fans prefer watching the men. The stadium optics alone make that abundantly clear.

Sad, but true. Thank you for your post ^

Cerundolo getting crushed so far - lost the first set 1-6.

GET UP, FRANCISCO. WE LOVE YOU!

R158, I don't blame them. No one watches women's tennis.

While I prefer Novak not win, having him in the tournament reduces the odds of a Zverev victory, which would be the worst possible outcome.

SI, FRANCISCO, SI!

Takes the second set, 7-5.

Novaxx had an injury MTO mid-set. He was moving gingerly for a few games but seemed back to normal by the end of the set.

[quote]Wow, what's up with Hubie? Reportedly he screamed 17 times for a supervisor and for the umpire to be removed

I guess being a PTPA 'executive' has gone to his head

Cerundolo team

Cinderella team

Yay, Daddy and Wuud are up!

The women’s draw seems to run strictly on form…not the usual 2nd week in Paris—I can see all four top seeds in the semifinals.

If Novaxx loses this set, I can't see him continuing. He can hardly move. I don't think he's playing possum, this time.

I'm following the score, but not watching. What's wrong with Novak?

Opossum!

R174 - he had an MTO in the second set - seems to be something with his knee. He's moving very gingerly - initially it seemed to mainly impact him moving forward, but now he's struggling with lateral movement as well.

боли толико!

The camera just flashed on Jelena Djokovic. Man, she looks haggard!

Tina, bring me the Creatina!

CINDERELLO BREAKS!

Will he go to the ball????

Cerundulo up 4-2 in the fourth.... Djoko is hardly moving out there.

He said he ain't done yet, kids! Novak breaks back.

Cerundolo is such a bad player. He deserves to lose. He might not, but he deserves to. And I am not too fond of Djoko but....

Can someone please make sure the water bottle is full this time?

Huge respect for what Novak has accomplished in this tournament, though the toll of these last two matches will likely catch up with him.

Boss Daddy is so handsome, it's honestly a pleasure to watch him.

The use of Boss Daddy has become very tiresome.

Fingers crossed that Rune/Zverev ends in murder-suicide.

[quote] Fingers crossed that Rune/Zverev ends in murder-suicide.

The terre battue will be awash in red, yellow and foundation makeup.

Slump-shouldered Fritz is not remotely attractive

Not counting the 2022 Wimbledon since Russians were not invited, this the first Slam since the 2020 AO that a Russian man hasn't reached the quarters.

Slumpy Fritz often comes across a bit Sad Sack.

Rushin’ to the grass courts!

Didn't watch the Novak match.

So he was down two sets to one, 4-2 in the fourth, but still comes to back to win all while having an "injury" that magically goes away mid match?

dramatic Djoko

Awww

Yes, r194. It’s not incredible; it’s not credible, if you get my drift.

Sad, but I never thought Fritz had a chance.

bye Boss Daddy :-(

R197 drift well received.

Thanks.

PornDjok

Legz!

Unreal 40 stroke rally and great game to break!

Legz plays with such chutzpah!

He does. This is a very entertaining match.

Now he's trying to be too cute and it's costing him.

Apparently chutzpah translates as a full arsenal of tics, mumblings, odd gesticulations, and endless grimacing.

What a shot to get the break back!

and Legz breaks back

Novak is the new Andy Murray with his plethora of mid-match injuries and ailments

Shit!

and we go 5!

A. Zverev team or Brat/Legz/Wune team?

Ooh, I'd forgotten how tasty brother Mischa is. Why couldn't HE have been the (more) talented one we'd see so much more of?

M. Zverev

The men’s draw seems to run strictly on form…not the usual 2nd week in Paris—I can see all four top seeds in the semifinals

Damnit Legz!

A. Zverev advances.

That was a quick fifth set.

In his presser, Djoko said that he might not play Wed.

Yes, please.

R220, he loves giving people false hope.

Oh please. He'll be there.

Oh boy - She Hulk is a beast! That last point against Navararro, smh

Hate that Rybot and Sablenka will most likely meet at Semis and not finals

I'm so happy Casper won! Now on to the QF. Won't be easy against Djokovic, but I know he can do it. Vamos!

Wuud.

(Not-So-)Young Grigor team or Il Gingio team?

Tsitsy/Citybus team or Alcaraz (Garfia) team?

Coco team or Ons team?

Svee-i-tek team or ova, Vondrous team?

Grigor and Carlitos Teams

Ons and Marketa Teams

Il Gingio Team

Titsy Team

The scheduling of these women’s matches is criminal.

Gauff and Jabeur playing at 11 am… when little of the crowd is there yet. As they know because it’s a late-arriving crowd.

Don’t ask the tournament director about scheduling. Amelie just walks around looking blank faced.

[quote] Amelie just walks around looking blank faced.

Until she sees one of the hot mens!

Sinner started fast against our favorite balding bisexual....6-2

So Djokovic HAS withdrawn.

I’m GOAT.

Cerundolo must feel pretty dumb about now. He could have won, but...

Buh-bye, Novaxx.

Welcome to #1, Jannik.

And Dimitrov is out. He really did not make any effort to fight....was he injured?

Djokovic has withdrawn! I'm shocked. I thought he faked his injury, like he always does. A part of me also wonder if he just didn't want to lose to Ruud. He's the type to withdraw instead of getting humiliated.

Keep the photos coming. Thanks.

If Carlitos takes the RG title, then he will knock Djokovic down to #3 in the rankings.

I'd love to see Ruud win the title. He seems like such a class act and has been playing really well on clay this season.

Il Gingio, bishes!

But I must say, NSYG's booty looked passably perky in those blue shorts.

Reading up, it looks like NoVaxx will need at least 2-3 months recovery time - even if he has surgery - for a meniscus tear. Bye-bye Wimbledon and the Olympics.

The last RG men's finals without either Nadal or Djokovic go all the way back to 2004 (Gaudio d. Coria) and 2009 (Federer d. Soderling).

I wonder whether Djokovic will regret playing on in the Cerundolo match, if it's made the tear much worse than it would have been.

I don't know what the long term effects are, but it might be possible that it permanently inhibits his ability to play his aggressive game style - with the aggressive slides etc?

R244 I would love that too, but I sadly don't see him beating Sinner or Alcaraz.

R249. Agree. Ruud does not seem to have it. I guess whoever wins the Sinner/Alcaraz quarter will be the heavy favorite.

R246 Not necessarily. Taylor Fritz had the same exact injury at Roland Garros, had surgery, and played Wimbledon. Apparently it's a pretty easy surgery/injury to recover. It all depends on the extent of the tear.

[quote] I don't know what the long term effects are, but it might be possible that it permanently inhibits his ability to play his aggressive game style - with the aggressive slides etc?

Let us pray for that.

Eet hurt so mush!

As a Rafa fan, I always loved to hate Fed. But after he retired, I grew to appreciate him and now I will even watch his older matches and marvel at his talent.

I wonder if that will also happen with Novak?

No, r254, no.

Just here to proclaim happiness that the arrogant joker will not continue.

Haha!

I did not like Novak Djokovic in his role as “Djoker”.

I liked Djokovic's role in support of the water bottle.

Carlitos uses superior PeenPower to bulldoze his way to the first set: 6-3 (2 breaks of serve)

Stefanos is shitting the bed thus far.

From Badosa to worse.

I lone you, R261.

Maybe Amelie (doing a terrible job as tournament director) should have considered scheduling the Ons-Coco match in the night session?

This is a tough watch so far.

Tsitsi's kit is a crime against humanity. Not only is it ugly, it makes it impossible to marvel at his pert little bubble butt. Tragic, I tell you!

Let's hope Demon can put up a good fight against The Ratfaced Cunt. These Quarters so far have been a bust.

I do want Demon to win against A. Zverev though (shameful as it is) I prefer A. Zverev for the eye candy.

Legz+ is still alive in dubs with Z-cube, bishes!

Praise Jeebus!

They're the first match on Chatrier tomorrow, dubs quarterfinals.

Poor Titsy. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

Until Titsy finally does something about his backhand he ain't winning a Slam. Carlitos took it apart. That, and driving a stake through Apostolos's heart.

You're right, R269. It's sad b/c the FH and the serve are beautiful and he has some touch.

Is it too late to learn a slice BH? It's odd that he doesn't have one.

Damm!

I don't think Carlitos is hawt, but this is some slide.

Legz+ is dating Gauff's doubles partner Siniakova. That may have been mentioned before, not sure.

yup, we know

It’s doubles match.

Props to the dermatologist in Murcia

Weird thing about Alcaraz and Sinner: I can’t bring myself to root against either of them.

I really take to Alcaraz. But I really enjoy seeing Sinner at top gear, which has become admirably consistent.

R276, they're both nice boys.

I said it before; we're getting to the point in the tournament where Iwant them all to win; except Zverez of course, and conveniently Novaxx has come up lame

The USA needs an American male phenom, it's been too long. At least Serena gave us plenty of good years.

It's an enjoyable time to be a tennis follower at the moment. There isn't the hysteria from media and supporters about slam tallies nor are there dominant players that overshadow everyone else, or else big name celebrity players that take up all the oxygen. But at the same time there's decent players competing.

It's weird to think that, during the 90s, the U.S. had Sampras, Agassi, Chang, Courier, and Todd Martin, plus the tail end of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors, and has had basically no one since.

AHEM!

Each of the players named in R281, including Todd Martin, was better than Andy Roddick.

Except for Martin, yes. But, Roddick was a bit better than basically no one.

Stan the Man in a Nespresso commercial.

Not that odd when you consider that the Big 3/Big 4 + Stan dominated the Slams for the last 20 years. Just about everyone else was second tier in comparison until the changing of the guard over the last couple of years.

God, OP's photo is so HOT. Like...I want to lick the screen hot.

POW POW POW Paolini wins the first set against Rybakina... just dropped a single point on serve.

[quote] POW POW POW

Such an offensive term!

A. Zverev team or Demon/Minotaur/Hitlerstache team?

Andreeva team or She-Hulk team?

Demon Team all day, every day and THRICE on Sundays

Andreeva Team

Demon Team!

The She-Hulk is teetering. 1 set all against Andreeva and looking very out of sorts.

[quote] The She-Hulk is teetering

Not a banner year for She-Hulk.

She's clearly been drained by all the skank-sex she's been having

[quote]She's clearly been drained by all the skank-sex she's been having

When I saw that she finally has an attractive, age-appropriate boyfriend, my first thought was "I hope this isn't morning sickness."

Sad that she's out but excited for our new first-time semifinalists. If Demon wins later, it'll be a perfect day.

Poor Saba. I love her. And Ryba got ousted too.

So Iga (who owns Gauff) will walk to her fourth French.

R297 Iga is clearly now the favourite, but she has shown a tendency to blow herself up, out of nowhere, over the past few years.

[quote] When I saw that she finally has an attractive, age-appropriate boyfriend

Boyfriend? Lies!

R298, I agree. Though, it hasn't really happened at the French. She's becoming a mini Rafa or Chrissie there.

Naomi had her on the ropes. I knew after she survived that scare Iga would run away with the title.

I am not an Iga hater (like most on here), but I am still pulling for Coco. But I don't think she has a shot in hell.

Demon Vs The Ratfaced Cunt = a simple tale of Good Vs Evil

My pre-tournament pick was Ruud and I'm sticking to it, though I admit Carlitos will be very, very hard to beat. What a player, damn.

I wish I could figure out how to watch the tournament. I don’t know why my Hulu tv subscription gives me TC2 but not the plain old TC. I used to subscribe to the TC app, but then I realized it excludes everything on broadcast TC.

TsitsiBros!

[quote] I used to subscribe to the TC app, but then I realized it excludes everything on broadcast TC.

It's ridiculous that tennis fans in the US have to juggle so many apps to keep up with the sport. I'm in and out of Sling (for the Tennis Channel), TC Channel Plus, and ESPN+ depending on the tournament, and Peacock half-assedly tries to get it on the action sometimes, too.

The French Open is particularly bad. The other Slams, ESPN+ will get it done for the most part.

For the French Open, you need Tennis Channel via your cable subscription or FuboTV or Sling (no longer on Youtube TV) or Tennis Channel Plus (which only has a $100+ yearly option) and Peacock. Some of it is broadcast on regular NBC, but they'll stop coverage at the end of the predetermined window and you might have to finish a match on Peacock. If you want coverage of every court - you need to have TC+.

ADM was up 4-0 in the tiebreak, but loses it 7-5 to Zverev who is now up two sets to none.

Bye bye Aussie —he gave up his chance

Didn't now ADM was Uruguayan and Spanish and holds dual Aussie and Spanish citizenship.

Now you do.

I thought ADM was a farm company.

R259 - another reason to like Carlitos. That bulge!

Zverev seems to be especially careful about his temper and temperament while the assault trial is being held behind closed doors.

^^^^ wouldn't you be?

What I wouldn't be is in that situation to begin with.

The Demon, felating his racquet in frustration.

Poor Demon. He played well, but Sascha is better on clay.

BREAK BACK FROM THE DEMON

bye Demon :-(

I love De Minaur

Good riddance.

Meanwhile, Mauresmo again consigned the women’s matches to the early part of the day (and attendance for the first match is always terrible because RG sells tickets that come with lunch, so everyone eats first).

And both women’s matches, especially the second one, where much more compelling than the men’s match in the evening slit.

R320, he has improved a lot in the last year.

What is the expected timing of the conclusion of the A. Zverev trial? It would be a weird coincidence if he wins his first major title while a court finds him guilty.

I think the Zverev trial/hearing was supposed to be spread over many weeks. Don’t think a verdict is imminent. Maybe late June/early July is I recall correctly.

Thanks, R325.

The wheels of German justice turn slowly, or so I’ve heard. 😵‍💫

Wuud team or A. Zverev team?

Alcaraz (Garfia) team or Il Gingio team?

Wuud Team

Il Gingio Team

Svee-i-tek team or Coco team?

Paolini team or Andreeva team?

Wuud and Alcaraz (Garfía) Coco and Andreeva

I won't mind if Coco beats Ego Swiatek

What do we think of Andreeva? Can’t put my finger on it, but she annoys me for some reason.

I love what I’ve seen of Andreeva. And she’s got a leabo coach.

[quote] leabo

Of course! And the leabos love the labia!

R327, and also poorly...

PAOLINI because she's 28; SWIATEK cause I got a crush.

RUUD because of his adorable aw-shucksness; SINNER because I just can't get into Alcaraz - coarse features - and is Accutane not used anymore? Sinner edges him, but the looks are in the other semi.

Coco and Paolini Teams

Wuud and Carlitos Teams

Let's have have fun, sunny finals!

Coco already chok-o

Wow, Coco’s forehand really needs a complete restructuring. Painful to watch.

Isn’t this her second or third forehand fix?

Svee through.

That was a weak match.

Now on to the match of the day- Jasmine vs. Mira.

Unfortunately, the results of Coco vs Iga match was not unexpected.

Coco was right on that out call, though. It was called out BEFORE she hit the ball. She is allowed to hit the ball at that point.

Mirra looks like she's overwhelmed by the occasion. Jasmine very solid.

POW-lini! CLINICAL!

Paolini vs Iga. Ratings Bonanza.

R348 We're putting the final on Court 17.

[quote] We're putting the final on Court 17.

And allowing alcohol in the stands to allow for some escape and entertainment.

My only hope is for a glitch in The IGA-bot's middleware during the match which causes it to bludgeon itself to pieces with its racquet following a double fault.

Do you think Woobie's cat looks like him?

Haha. It does.

Quite a small cat...

The Ratfaced Cunt is so pathetic, he even 'cheated' the coin toss before his match against Demon. FFS.

I’m not a particular Iga fan either but you’ve got to respect the fact that her game, particularly on clay, is absolutely amazing. Look how young she is and how successful she’s been. She’s apparently a very quiet and introverted person off the court. I just think people don’t like her because she’s so focused and so good and not particularly attractive.

A friend of mine thinks she's 'on the spectrum'. I dunno. She's quiet and she has great talent so I like her.

She seems perfectly normal and pleasant off court and in interviews. She's just one of those just business type players on court, like Graf. She doesn't strike me as being on the spectrum.

Would Igor ever have this kind of a moment?

Someone would have to propose to her on court for us to know that.

Alcaraz (Garfia) team or Il Gingio team?

Wuud team or A. Zverev team?

R357, FFS diagnosing a person they don't know based on watching them play tennis...okay, then...

Sveeoncheck is a great champ. People seem to only dislike her because she never loses her composure on the court like a Serena or McEnroe or pretend off court to have some sort of mental illness like Osaka. I’m rooting for Paoloni though because I’d love to see an underdog story in the ladies side.

Hoping for a Gingio / Ruud final. Zverev is a garbage human, and I don’t know what it is about Garfia that chaps my hide, but I’ve never been able to get into his corner.

Zverez is hot. That's what is important.

[quote] Zverez is hot.

I’m ashamed to admit I find him hot as well. I don’t want him to win though.

“Zverez” is hot like an egret with FAS is hot

Wuud all the ray!

Zverev settled. I think he's guilty. Several women have come forward, not just one. I don't think they would lie. Maybe one would lie, but two? Nah. Not likely. I also saw the way he was treating the female umpire in that one match. He talked down to her, disrespecting her, was borderline verbally abusing her. He even grabbed her arm or something. It just looks like he doesn't respect women at all. He seems like a misogynistic asshole. So yeah, I think he did it. I think he's guilty.

The only good thing about him winning major tournaments will be more scrutiny and pressure on the various organizations who have turned a blind eye thus far. Luckily for them he usually loses in the semis but winning a grand slam will bring all sorts of bad headlines.

¡Dios mío!

Carlitos shows us his clASS!

Strikes back to take the second set 6-3

Which is more disturbing: Carlitos’ black neck mole or Il Gingio’s red jaw mole?

Red takes black

Tennis Talk/Cam Williams said Alcaraz should never have let Sinner win that 3rd set while having hand cramps. Weird mental stuff going on with our little Carlitos? Sinner's mental game is pretty strong (the best in the game?)

My mental game iz strong!

Sinner has overwhelmed Alacaraz at times with his power, which is tough to do.

Paolini has also reached the finals in doubles, with Errani.

She’s quite charming ….

It’s doubles match!

Although he comes off as grounded, amiable, and mature beyond his years, I think Sinner is low-key diabolical and a stealth decadent. In another time, he'd be one of Luchino Visconti's kept boys.

Into a fifth set.

I find both these guys quite likable.

Squeaky bum time for Carlitos. Serving for the match...

Alcaraz (Garfia) advances to final and will face [insert team here].

Cam Williams said that Alcarez got "the dub" and beat Sinner.

What does "the dub" mean? (I thought it meant sinning a 3 set-max match in two ??

* winning (not sinning)

"The dub" is "the 'w'. " Short for "the win."

Thanks, R387.

Thank you! LOL, I can be so stupid!

Casper looks fantastic warming up doing practice golf swings with his green all-purpose toy.

Coco and Legz+ girlfriend about to make the doubles final.

Come on, Casper. It's your time.

Yay! So happy for Alcaraz!

I have a crush on Casper. That's it.

[quote] Yay! So happy

Yay! I’m so happy.

I like the way you think, r380. I can see Sinner in an old Visconti flick, probably sitting on a throne as he eyes one of his (male) courtiers and demands they come to his chamber that night.

Perhaps Casper should have taken the pill!

What’s happened to Wuud? Not watching match now.

Alcaraz (Garfia) team or A. Zverev team?

A team

Sounds like he had a stomach thing.

It wasn’t a competitive match for the most part. He’s out.

Nauseating.

Zverev should have been banned for good after Acapulco. And settling that assault case reeks of guilt.

Did he have the same stomach issue that Sabalenka had? Are they sleeping together?

Alcaraz (Garfia) all the way.....never Zverev, never, never, never.

R403 I think Casper would have trouble walking, let alone playing tennis, if he was sleeping with She Hulk!

She’d use a strap on with him (and everyone else).

Poor Casper. He's Charlie Brown and Roland Garros is the football.

Didn't watch the match, but gutted for Ruud. He was my pick. Now we go with Carlitos hard-core.

R380, at first I thought that was crazy, but then I realized that he does bring to mind, ever so slightly, one of those pale, remote Florentine aristocrats.

I suppose I sound like a cunt, but I wish he'd fix those teefs.

Cunt!

Is Carlos playing in the Olympics this year?

I recall he and Rafa were hoping to play doubles together in the Olympics.

R409 Indeed!

Mole! Mole! Mole?!

TV rights to the French Open taken by Turner Sports / Max

I’m hoping the final is worthy of comparison to the A. Zverev/Domicakes U.S. Open final.

I had no idea Carlos had a tat on his left hip!

I wonder if the TNT / Max deal takes away just the NBC / Peacock coverage, or also the Tennis Channel coverage? Because that's a huge loss for TC. It's the only Slam they do full, live coverage of. ESPN has the other three. Can anyone tell, from the articles?

Can you read? Can you Google?

Are you a cunt?

See? We all have questions in life.

But more seriously, the articles aren't clear. I'm finding a Reddit thread that suggests TNT takes the whole thing. I guess that's true. Big loss for TC.

This article says TC has had a sublicensing deal with NBC, and it's not clear yet whether it will remain in place.

It would have taken R421 all of 20 seconds to find the answer. But he was on Reddit.

WB controls all tv rights now, in both Europe and the US—via Eurosport and Turner.

Another 10 seconds would tell you that Sinclair, which owns TC, had been looking to dump its sports broadcasting in any case.

I wonder if Paolini will get a game off Iga? I’m betting no. Should be quick and merciless.

Paolini reminds me of Arantxa -- so maybe she has a (counter) puncher's chance.

Yes, Jasmine, yes!

Team Jasmine = Team Human

Jasmine team

Svee.

As expected.

A women's slam final is, more often than not, the worst ticket in tennis.

[quote] more often than not

Agreed.

R433 At least no one had to buy a ticket to that final.

Ze-veh-rev.

Did Iga even break a sweat?

[quote] Did Iga even break a sweat?

Svee-at.

Naomi is at home—banging a racket against the fridge….why? Why!

"Oh, right. Because I choked."

It was Chrissie Evert's 50th Anniversary of her first win at the French Open

Chrissie looks good. I was just wondering how she was doing with her cancer treatment. Fingers crossed.

Iga is just too good on clay for the rest of the field.

Fabio Fognini unveils bleached-blond hair

That does not look good on Fog at all.

There's a LOT of gray at the temple area. Why didn't he dye that blond?

The sun can be so cruel.

Not a good look on the Fog.

Chrissie looks good. Martina looks like a bull-dagger.

[Martina looks like a bull-dagger]

Well... a bull-something, anyway. But that's not news.

R442, He has atrocious skin for a 37 year old. Has he ever heard of sunscreen?

Rafa's skin is worse.

Both Fog and Rafa have beautiful skin.

Relatively speaking.

Carlitos's skin looks much better.

Dose teefs on the other hand...

Someone on here called Iga 'dick nose' and now I can't unsee it lol. Muguruza looks like she's morphing into Marion Bartoli

Yeah, Mugu has been dipping into the chantilly and chocolates.

Pauolini is clearly lez right?

They ALL are!

Alcaraz (Garcia) all the way. All I want, all I need. Anyone but the abuser.

Mens Final live USA at 9:00 AM Eastern on NBC for anyone who didn't know.

I think Zverev will win today.

Zverev is a choker.

[quote] Alcaraz (Garcia)

Garfia!

[quote] Zverev is a choker.

Flopos Zverev

F. Zverev

Sunshine Carlitos all the way. Hoping abusive asshole Zverev NEVER wins a slam.

Zverev is a bundle of nerves

I want Carlitos to win but still hate that I find the abuser sexy.

Just a few games in, and it's already a better match than the A. Zverev/Domicakes final.

I find Carlitos very handsome in profile.

R464, and a better match than yesterday’s women’s final.

I guess I have weird taste, judging by this thread. I think Iga is probably the second most attractive of the main tennis ladies, behind Rybakina.

Carlitos (team)

Clinical first set from Carlitos - impressive to break Zverev three times.

If he can hold focus and repeat this focus throughout the second, I think Zverev will be done.

Alcaraz is 45-1 after winning the first set in a major

Carlitos bulging heavy today. Damn, that thing must be epic.

Call me Coco is the youngest player (20) to win Grand Slam singles and doubles titles since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2005.

THe men's final isn't the highest quality. Zverev can't get it together for any sort of extended stretch. At least so far. It is still fairly early.

R473, I think Zverev has started to pull it together. Having his first serves click more has certainly helped.

Yikes, Alcaraz double faulting on break point to go down 2-5 in the second set.

Zed has arrived and Carlos has dropped off.

I rather like the Stell Artois commericial where David Beckham thinks the woman wants to talk to him but just wants to get by to get her beers. I know it by heart now. Though it won't push me to run out and enjoy a Stella - there's too many other beers and drinks generally that I prefer.

The momentum shifts have certainly made the match interesting, but I’m hoping we’ll eventually see both men playing well at the same time.

What a crock it will be if after we've celebrated Djokovic's departure, the second most hated player takes the title. Gaslighting from the sardonic tennis gods.

OMG 2 sets to 1. At least he's making it a horse race. If it had been straight sets, the ordinary viewers who don't know Zverev from a zebra would be switching off and calling tennis a snooze.

They've been playing for three hours, someone will get tired.

I'd take a snooze over a travesty any time.

Man bun bounces the ball a lot before serving, Djokovic does that, too. It would get on my nerves but the opponent probably just blocks that sound out.

R482 But tennis has been tanking in popularity so they need excitement no matter how psychopathic the players. I mean, they loved that jerk McEnroe.

Anyway, I was watching Gil Gross or somebody who said the networks don't like showing tennis because it's too hard to predict how long the matches will be so scheduling is a nightmare.

Oh dear, trainer working on Alcaraz. Medical time out! Groin pull.

If I was that trainer, I would not resist, and my head would be down on that crotch before you could say "VAMOS!!!!"

Back playing already! Maybe not serious. He just ran for a drop shot.

His hefty cock is straining the inside of his leg.

Does Zverev have any prominent moles?

On his soul, R489. On his soul.

Zverev's entire existence is a mole on humanity.

Inches away from The Prize

For you Carlitos body fans.

Buckle up, bitches. Final set incoming!

The wheels have come off Zeverev’s game.

Quad God.

I know they all look at their camps, but I always think it's a bad sign when they look desperately at their box after **every** missed shot, as Zverev is doing now. Feels like Carlos has got this.

so freaking awkward when John McEnroe kissed Mary Carillo in the middle of the set break, and not really explaining what the heck was happening, that NBC was ending its coverage. Why is he so clumsy and awkward on TV? He's been doing it forever. Really horrendous.

R458, at least he praised Carlitos' body early in the match. True to form.

R498 He’s a dork and a jerk…rolled into one.

Are Juan Carlos and Carlitos fucking? I can totally see it.

I find Noah Eagle a little sexy.

YES!!! Rat-faced faux German on the verge of going down!

Fuck me, that was a brilliant game to break to love by Carlitos.

Serving for the match...

omg that shot by Carlitos! one-handed BH cross court passing shot, clips the tape!

SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SEŃOR!!!!!

Carlos! Wonderful!

So he just has to win the Aussie in January to have one of each!

Will A. Zverev change to a wife beater?

Zverev's look on his face when sitting down while Carlos was celebrating with his team looked like he seriously knew this was karma.

3X Grand Slam Champion @ just 21, now.

A Slam on grass, clay and hard court.

Carlitos is well on his way to becoming one of the the greats.

21 to catch up to Novaxx.

Le Bulge wins in 5!

I doubt that Novaxx's record is of any interest to Carlos. He's just not the type of person to be motivated by that. He wants to enjoy playing and entertain.

He clearly loves to win, but he doesn't have that obsessive drive.

[quote] I doubt that Novaxx's record

It doesn't just belong to that Orthodox heretic.

Zverev always looks like he’s about to cry, but I think his eyebrows contribute to that affect.

And with his 3rd GS title, Alcaraz knocks Djokovic down to #3 in the rankings. Very possibly NoVaxx won't make it to the ATP Finals this year.

Nice of NBC to give us Zverev's speech. Oh wait...

NBC fucking sucks. They don't even cover the whole trophy presentation where the players get to speak.

I'm so glad Chris Fowler is not there. Unfortunately I think he's still on ESPN.

Good match, challenging.

What is the cluster of skycrapers they show in panoramic shots of Paris - La Defense? Is there a "downtown" Paris in the American sense?

I'm going to catch hell for this comment. I miss the late, great Bud Collins.

[quote] I miss the late, great Bud Collins.

As well as Uncle Studley and Fingers Fortesque.

On to Wimbledon July 1st.

This Slam was the final nail in the coffin of the Big Three (or Four). Are there any real contenders to join Sinner and Alcaraz for a new era Big Three/Four? Looks pretty bleak for everyone else now.

"Patricia Hy? Who he?"

Frauline Forehand!

Carlitos' speech

Zverev's Speech

The ATP Finals is that event that Nadal never won, I think.

The 's-Hertogenbosch (NL) grass tournament starts tomorrow and has a fun selection of players. Local player and former champion Tim van Rijthoven is back from injury and will play ZsaZsa Bergs in the 1st round

Zsa Zsa, lol

Carlitos Dollface moment.

Celebrating with the RG ballkids.

I may be wrong, but I believe it’s unusual to win one’s first three majors on three different surfaces.

He's also the youngest to get 3 majors on different surfaces. I think Rafa was next youngest.

Despite winning, Djokovic knew he was yesterday's news when he won against cramping Carlos in that FO semi-final. Everybody knew Carlos would ghave won save for his amateur error of dehydration. Djoko has been moping ever since, regardless of ensuing victories.

He is the youngest to have won 3 grand slams on different surfaces.

Isn't that what I said?

I’m surprised he hasn’t won the AO. Isn’t that the easy one?

R539 = Novaxx

R534 I’d say that’s a yes—since until about 40 years ago it was a physical impossibility…

Miss Althea Gibson

Why I love our Tennis threads here: thank you so much for posting the Carlitos and Ratface speeches. Looked everywhere for them and could not find. Fuck both NBC and Peacock for not covering them. That’s some bullshit right there.

I recall many years ago when NBC skipped most of the trophy ceremony for the Wimbledon ladies' final.

Ohhhhh my!

Dick Enberg^^

Although he still has a very long way to go, I think Carlitos can be a worthy successor to Rafita.

🤗🤗

Zverez lost the US Open final from being 2-0 up and the French being 2-1 up.

[quote] Celebrating with the RG ballkids.

Hot.

Zvereva was double-bagled by Graf at the Roland Garros final in ‘88.

…The worst Grand Slam drubbing since Goolagong’s most infamous walkabout against BJK at Wimbledon in’75 (losing love & 1)

N. Zverev(a)

0️⃣0️⃣

R550/R551, DL's linking function doesn't work with many links that have special characters.

You got the gist…

Blame Wiki

Zvereva actually went on to beat Graf during her career. A small consolation to being drubbed 0 and 0 in 40 minutes in front of a worldwide audience, but still.

R546 The ATP lucked out with Alcaraz. Not only does he play really fun tennis, he also has a really sweet personality. You can just tell he's a kind person. I love how he always smiles. He has the x-factor. I don't hate Sinner, I even think Sinner has more potential than Alcaraz in the long run. But Sinner does not have the sweet, bubbly personality Alcaraz has, and personally I'm not a fan of his tennis. I think Alcaraz's tennis is a lot more fun to watch. Anyways, I agree. Tennis is in good hands with Alcaraz.

I liked the final, it wasn't a slam dunk. Zevereva did well, kept it interesting but I assumed Alcaraz would win since he's just that good.

[quote] A small consolation to being drubbed 0 and 0 in 40 minutes

It was actually 34 minutes.

Shall we start coming up with the DL nickname for the boys' champ now? It's so easy it's almost hard. (Ahem.)

R558 Is his first name 'Ivor', I wonder...?

Agreed with 555. Carlos loves to play and it shows. His shots are, most of the time, amazing, a pleasure to watch and he enjoys himself so much out there that it is a true pleasure to watch. Jannik is great but boring.

I'm so glad Abuserev lost.

Cute pic of Alcaraz and Ferrero.

Video of the hug🥹

Where are his friends? Why did Rune and Sinner not congratulate him?🤔

Sinner is his friend, I understand. Lots of people prefer to do things privately rather than post them on social media.

I don't know her

And Novaxx has to do things publicly, because everyone is supposed to know just how generous and altruistic he is. His sort of generosity, magnanimity, and altruism should not be hidden.

Roger Federer was the commencement speaker at Dartmouth yesterday. Really nice speech, even though he doesn't seem to be the best public speaker.

Giron of the Fabulous Ass just took out Misery 3 and 4 on grass.

Giron's sweaty ass-crack was the highlight of the match!

How much more Misery and his stupid hip can one endure?!

Murray's ranking dropped to #128 so he will have to rely on wild cards again

Drunk Alcaraz having fun in Ibiza... lol

Carlos bulge-tastic:

The TNT news about covering Roland Garros is now official. I'm a little sad for Tennis Channel - they won't have live coverage of any Slams, right? But Max will have live streaming of all matches! That is pretty great.

"All live matches available on Max – nearly 900 matches across all competitions – including simulcasts of matches airing on TNT, TBS and truTV"

Le Bulge is making me smile with his partying and, well, his bulge.

new thread here gurls

What is up (so to speak) with that bulge? His PR team better not make him strap it down or something…

His cock is massive, that's what's up

Musetti looks very different today. At least his facial hair partly covers his large chin mole.

Lore needs to wear much shorter shorts. He's beautiful.

And Koepfer is THICC!

I would love it if Max took over Wimbledon, Aussie, US Open as well. It would be very economical for me, especially if the camera lingers on hot guys during changeovers. That would be divine. As it is now, I buy ESPN Plus for one month during the slams. I'm considering the ATP tennis streaming service.

R410 Yes, you do sound like a cunt. What's wrong with his teeth? He doesn't walk around like that.

Is this where we talk about Boss Open?

How can Boss Daddy Fritz NOT be playing. I don't think Stuttgart is actually called the Boss Open but Boss is a major sponsor and those huge "BOSS" signs are around the court.

R581, FYI, ATP channel doesn't show Slams. You very well might know that, but just in case. I've purchased ATP Channel on occasion and have been happy. This year they had a Sunshine Double special where it was only $7.50 for a month - half price. Now regular price may be $16 or $17 per month.

I'm SO looking forward to ESPN+ for Wimbledon.

[quote] I don't think Stuttgart is actually called the Boss Open

It is indeed.

I am so NOT looking forward to ESPN+ for Wimbledon if it's their usual shit show again of some matches only being available on ESPN+, some only on ESPN3, some only on ESPN, and some only on NBC.

My bad, R586. I was looking at the ATP calendar for next week (Queen's Club, Halle) and didn't see Boss in the tournament names. I'm glad it IS actually called the Boss Open.

Wimbledon.

Weemblehdohn.

[quote] I'm glad it IS actually called the Boss Open.

It’s so boss.

ESPN+ (it was ESPN3 back then) amazingly used to be free for the slams maybe 10 years ago - and it was free for several years. Everything but the center courts were free to watch. And there were no commercials either - the feed was live and uninterrupted which lead to some great video of shirtless players during changeovers. All the outer courts had a devoted channel and were shown throughout the day.

They probably thought who'd want to watch a match on court 15 at Wimbledon featuring players ranked outside the top 50 or some doubles matches. Why bother chargin for something no one would watch? It turned out lots of people were interested and ESPN saw that there was money to be squeezed out of people.

Of course all good things come to an end. Now everything requires subscriptions on top of subscriptions, some courts are not shown at all, and they jam tons of commericals into the coverage now.

I’m going ‘coon huntin’.

Shapo

Big Foe.

She-Hulk.

Boss Daddy.

Il Gingio

Carlitos

New thread.

Thanks to OP of the new thread.