*** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

[GoHawks]

I still haven't watched him play, hopefully Friday. Looking at recent tournaments, it seems like he's gaining some traction on tour, even on hard court. At a glance, I think Rublev is the only household name he's beaten, but I suppose he might not have to beat another to win this tournament

He could win this whole thing. Nice thing about 2 big guns being out is legimatley everyone left has a shot. Even when gets to Semis with sinner and alcaraz you know 1 of those 2 is winning it. I got the odds pie chart like this

Zverev: 50%
Cobolli: 25%
Mensik: 20%
Arnaldi: 5%

What I want is anybody but Zverev and A couple classics

 

[BigJCy]

Womens Semi-Final Results:

 

[GoHawks]

Qualifier to the final is crazy

 

[BigJCy]

Zverev moves on to the Final:

 

[not-the-manager]

I have to admit I don't mind if Zverev wins the whole thing. The more guys who can get the monkeys off their backs, finally push Djokovic off the stage, and start pushing Sincaraz, the better. separating "art" from "artist" when it comes to Zverev. But I won't have a rooting interest in the final, just hope it's competitive

 

[Letterkenny]

I have to admit I don't mind if Zverev wins the whole thing. The more guys who can get the monkeys off their backs, finally push Djokovic off the stage, and start pushing Sincaraz, the better. separating "art" from "artist" when it comes to Zverev. But I won't have a rooting interest in the final, just hope it's competitive

I'd like to see Zverev win this one. He's earned it. If it doesn't happen Sunday, I don't think he ever gets one. There is an influx of young talent now on top of Alcaraz/Sinner. He's also 29. Guys his size don't last very long into their 30's.

I like Cobolli though, so wouldn't mind him winning it either. He's not that old, but not sure how many more chances like this he'll get either.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[BigJCy]

 

[BigJCy]

Zverev & Cobolli split the first 2 sets.

 

[BigJCy]

Zverev & Cobolli split the first 2 sets.

Heading to a 5th set on TNT.

 

[BigJCy]

Zverev gets it done:

 

[isuno1fan]

Entertaining final

 

[not-the-manager]

I’m not sure people who know little about the sport will ever quite understand how remarkable it is to win a four-hour professional match after playing six other matches over two weeks. And neither guy looks gassed. The average person who plays two or three times a week is likely fit by any measure, but is nowhere close to the pros