Grand Slam US Open 2022 (29 Aug-11 Sept)

[DNAngel]

With the easiest draw imaginable sure. Doesn’t have the conditioning or the temperament to last the tournament

Kyrgios just dismantled the World No. 1 in Medvedev .

 

[DNAngel]

Imagine if both Nick and Ajla were to win the whole thing... Oh boy, WOWEE!!!!

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie...oi, oi, oi!

 

[DNAngel]

Surely Nadal ain't winning this slam if he's struggling like this vs Fognini.

I would expect Nadal to up his level in every match.

 

[DNAngel]

Kyrgios' chick looks like that chick from Modern Family

Now that you mention it...

 

[DNAngel]

Would have been interesting to see how many Grand Slams Williams would have won with if Justine Henin hadn't retired at only 26, she was the only player I can remember who could really trouble Williams and actually had a winning record against Williams in Grand Slams, although it was only 4-3 so you could say the rivalry never really hit the heights of other great GS rivalries.

Justine Henin is probably my favourite female tennis player after Ash Barty...essentially the female version of Federer

 

[DNAngel]

Serena is one of the greatest, if not the greatest the sport of women's tennis has produced. She lifted the sport to a level where everyone else had to lift to match her level. Anyone can define the greatest in their own terms, but what stands Serena in such a good position to claim that title is how she changed the game. Look at women's tennis pre Serena to post Serena. A completely different sport. Serena forced others to raise their power and athleticism. She has all the shots, is a great doubles player, won 37 slams, multiple Olympic golds, multiple slams on all surfaces. Her serve is phenomenal.

She played through eras including the end of graf, Hingis, capriati, Davenport, henin, Clijsters, Venus, Sharapova, Osaka, mauresmo and many more.

She has kept the sport in the spotlight in one of the biggest tennis markets in the world in the USA.

She had some key controversial moments without doubt. The matches in New York against Clijsters, Osaka and Stosur are the sour notes. But in a 25 year career with such a huge spotlight on her throughout, she leaves the sport with many more highs.

And I would argue that Federer has the same effect on the men's side of tennis - he took it to the next level and made it where you had to be proficient in all aspects of tennis, across all courts .

 

[DNAngel]

NK is just essential world sport viewing at the moment.
Has there ever been an Australian athlete so talented, yet such a headcase?

You either watch him play the best tennis in the world, or completely implode at his own box because they didn't clap at the appropriate tempo. It's a win either way.

Kyrgios is by far the most talented player since Federer imo.

 

[DNAngel]

The greatest male Australian tennis player of all time

What about Rod Laver?

 

[DNAngel]

Imagine if we still had the great Ash Barty on tour? Aussie tennis would be killing it right now.

Ajla is doing a good job so far

 

[DNAngel]

Apparently, Ruud has the chance of becoming the new world number 1!!!

Same with Alcaraz apparently!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Nadal will get it. He’ll go further than those two. Ruud getting it would be a new low and one where can we rip up the rankings.

 

[myblueroan]

Nice going Nick.

 

[MrBarry]

Alja is playing like a top 10 player atm.

To back up the Serena win with a win over an inform player is mighty impressive.

It'd always been upstairs for Aijla, the fact that she made it through the Williams match this week given the circumstances says a lot.

 

[DNAngel]

Nadal will get it. He’ll go further than those two. Ruud getting it would be a new low and one where can we rip up the rankings.

Nadal looks abit vulnerable this time around and I think Alcaraz has something to prove in this Grand Slam.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Nadal looks abit vulnerable this time around and I think Alcaraz has something to prove in this Grand Slam.

Possibly that side of the draw who knows. Still don’t trust Rafa and so love him serving is terrible although last match was a mile better.

 

[1990crow]

Nick could go top ten in rankings pretty soon if he keeps this form up

 

[AdelaideGT]

Nick could go top ten in rankings pretty soon if he keeps this form up

He would need to win it since his intention is to return to Australia when this tournie finishes.

Don't think he's playing any more tournies - except (maybe) Laver Cup which won't give him ranking points.

 

[1990crow]

He would need to win it since his intention is to return to Australia when this tournie finishes.

Don't think he's playing any more tournies - except (maybe) Laver Cup which won't give him ranking points.

Yeh right. Well it will be a million miles better than it was 12 months ago

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

This is Kyrgios tournament to lose now.

 

[juss]

This is Kyrgios tournament to lose now.

I'd say Nadal still looms large. Quite amazingly at his age.

But Kyrgios has the game and talent to beat anyone. It's whether we trust his mental game when things aren't going his way.

 

[DNAngel]

He would need to win it since his intention is to return to Australia when this tournie finishes.

Don't think he's playing any more tournies - except (maybe) Laver Cup which won't give him ranking points.

I don't think Nick is playing Laver Cup this year (although I know that De Minaur is participating).

 

[DNAngel]

I'd say Nadal still looms large. Quite amazingly at his age.

But Kyrgios has the game and talent to beat anyone. It's whether we trust his mental game when things aren't going his way.

Nadal will always be a threat until the day he retires haha.

 

[AdelaideGT]

I don't think Nick is playing Laver Cup this yea

I wasn't sure either but couldn't remember seeing anything definitive.

But yes, his priority for the rest of the year is being back in Canberra with his sick parents.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Anyone ever won the same singles and doubles Grand Slam event in the same year? Imagine that...

Yes, it's been done before but not recently.

 

[toxic]

Garcia and Samasova belting everyone in the womens

Title is between them imo

This aged well