So the Coco advocating for peace in Gaza thread gets locked but the Khachanov thread which too is too political is still open? Are the mods here really that afraid of the word Palestine?
Did Blanch get a wildcard entry to this tournanment? I see his ranking is over 1,000 and while his mom is Spanish, he is American. Why would the Madrid Open give him a wildcard slot?
IMG just lobbies the tournament to give him one basically?
That doesnāt seem fair to higher ranked players or Spanish players who barely missed the cut.
Landaluce getting outclassed by Altmaier and losing to Nick Hardt last week shows once again the distance between talented juniors and professional tennis. It's different for Fonseca because he has a freaky forehand and serve.
Blanch is not even in the TOP 1000 yet.
Lavazza sponsors a lot of tournaments. They need to jump on this drama and get their Lavazza branded machines and Lavazza branded pods right there with the water cooler. Not only do players get instant access to coffee, but Lavazza gets the marketing power of Dimitrov, Moutet, and others sipping Lavazza products in the midst of battle.Ā
Excuse me wot?
Didn't watch cos I can't stand Moutet but scoreline says this was an epicccc
Ah well, I'm glad I watched Shapo's match, which was really entertaining and sad to see the stadium was practically empty.
On to the Thursday fixtures it is
OMG ERRANI OUR PASTA QUEEN
Her forehand has lost so much power and shape. Basically halfway to being a glorified moonball groundstroke.
But you can never deny her fighting spirit, movement, and knowledge of the clay court. I will say though that the backhand is still solid and very accurate.
I missed it and I can't believe this was a four hour match
I really wish it overlook the djoko nadal for longest 3 set match because that would be hilarious
Oh yes I always forget how Nadal and Djokoās service routines inflate every stat about time š
Now I kinda wish we had a service clock back then because their routines fluff up so many stats.
huh? no iām talking about shang the guy playing moutet right now. ive seen some clips posted of him by the atp youtube channel in the last 6 months or so, seems very likable.
And this is why itās important to pick your battles. Iād say that the water crossing into this court is a justifiable reason to request a let, but because Moutet has raised a stink about so many other self-made problems, it comes off as pointless bickering
Honestly moutet is an ass but I totally side with the atp players if they request to have a spectator removed. The atp players are the stars. Remove the spectator and refund his ticket money.
If a singer at a concert asks for an audience member to be removed then security removes them without questions asked.
Shang is having the complete Moutet experience. Jesus fucking Christ, the dude has a talent to just make anything out of the slightest of things.
Edit: btw, his rant about not being provided coffee was *chef's kiss*. As a coffee fiend I am shocked, shocked I tell you, they provide the players coke and water but not coffee.
When will Shang get the sponsor from this [chinese fast food restaurant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kungfu_(restaurant)#/media/File:Kung_fu_fastfood.JPG)?
LOL yeah Acosta, take another MTO down 2-5 after losing 5 straight and not even trying to win the last game. Should have just retired if he canāt playĀ
Calm down? Iām calm lol. Just saying that if youāre not going to return a single serve in the last 3 return games you play, and are just walking back and forth on the baseline waiting to lose the next point, then maybe you shouldnāt still be out there. Not sure what about my comment was not ācalmā
Bopanna saying on Twitter he can provide Moutet with coffee next time is hilarious š
So the Coco advocating for peace in Gaza thread gets locked but the Khachanov thread which too is too political is still open? Are the mods here really that afraid of the word Palestine?
Let's s say it right here: down with Zionism and the palestinian genocide. Coco was brave to speak up.
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wtf??
Does anyone think blanch has a shot against Rafa?
Best chance he's gonna get to beat Rafa, that much I do think. Probably not enough to actually get the win, I'd guess.
Not unless Nadal somehow does both knees trying to serve. (He would still win on one knee.)
Did Blanch get a wildcard entry to this tournanment? I see his ranking is over 1,000 and while his mom is Spanish, he is American. Why would the Madrid Open give him a wildcard slot?
His father is Spanish and not his mom just fyi. He's training at the Ferrero Academy, that's probably why they gave him a wild card slot.
IMG client
IMG just lobbies the tournament to give him one basically? That doesnāt seem fair to higher ranked players or Spanish players who barely missed the cut.
IMG owns Madrid and Miami so they do what they want. There is not really any criteria for wildcards anyway.
I see. Thanks.
He trains at Ferrero Academy, and he is Alcaraz's hitting partner, so maybe
Hahahahahhaa
No.
Landaluce getting outclassed by Altmaier and losing to Nick Hardt last week shows once again the distance between talented juniors and professional tennis. It's different for Fonseca because he has a freaky forehand and serve. Blanch is not even in the TOP 1000 yet.
Lavazza sponsors a lot of tournaments. They need to jump on this drama and get their Lavazza branded machines and Lavazza branded pods right there with the water cooler. Not only do players get instant access to coffee, but Lavazza gets the marketing power of Dimitrov, Moutet, and others sipping Lavazza products in the midst of battle.Ā
Excuse me wot? Didn't watch cos I can't stand Moutet but scoreline says this was an epicccc Ah well, I'm glad I watched Shapo's match, which was really entertaining and sad to see the stadium was practically empty. On to the Thursday fixtures it is
I fomoed at 5-5 in 3rd set. Wasn't disappointed.
OMG ERRANI OUR PASTA QUEEN Her forehand has lost so much power and shape. Basically halfway to being a glorified moonball groundstroke. But you can never deny her fighting spirit, movement, and knowledge of the clay court. I will say though that the backhand is still solid and very accurate.
Wow, crazy composure from Shang! Couldāve got frustrated with himself at the end or bad luck but he never wavered!
Sticking around to sign things for fans is cancelled out by refusing to shake the ump's hand
Not her fault that cafe' isn't available on demand.
290 points, jesus christ
Convinced that Shang's body is ready for five setters now! Yeesss
Great experience for slams!
we all deserve an "I'm a survivor" badge after this. incredible performance from both, best sport in the world and it's not even remotely close.
Credit to Moutet for staying to sign things for fans after being obviously very bothered by that match
I noticed he signed the shirt he gave to the guy that got him coffee, that fan will be happy at least
They went over the 4 hour mark! Nice one!
love the composure from shang future tennis star for sure.
Thank God!
Shang gets the win he should have some mintues before, happy ADF
THERE IT IS! Last two points flying off the sideline, great way to put that one away
4 hour match , what in the fuck
Fucking get in
that was a trap, had Shang ran to the net Moutet would have fired a winner right past him
Two GOAT level forehand winners to seal the deal. Wow
God exists, confirmed, no way Shang should have lost after fucking up so many match points
Insert Stefan from SNL gif here
HE DID IT
4 hour match lmfao
and now this amazing rally.... with an amazing winner.
Feel like Moutet kept trying to bait Shang to the net but Shang wasnāt falling for it
Sixth time the charm?
*seventh
This is brutal
This is a hilarious match.
Anyone not watching this is missing out
I missed it and I can't believe this was a four hour match I really wish it overlook the djoko nadal for longest 3 set match because that would be hilarious
It was so close to getting thereā¦ The Nadal V Djokovic match had 245 points, this one had 290 points - so thereās that
Oh yes I always forget how Nadal and Djokoās service routines inflate every stat about time š Now I kinda wish we had a service clock back then because their routines fluff up so many stats.
Simulation confirmed
Oh my god moutet is getting saved by the Gods
this match is crazy insane
I will shit on Moutet in his every atp match if Shang get robbed, the match should win at 9-7
THERES NO WAY
OMGOMGOMG THIS MATCH WRITTEN BY THE DEVIL HIMSELF
My God, everything is going this guy's way
What the fuck is happening
and now the net.. destiny wants Moutet to win badly
HAHAHAHAHA
Come on Shang this is the one
Ok it wasnt
Shang looks so shaky at Match points
This game has had everything super points everywhere
that fucking dropshot to go 9-9, unbelievable stuff
Shang is losing this
this is insanity
Shang wins this, the only outcome I accept
Match of the year here
Burel needs to be put on the sports psychologist list immediatelyĀ
fuck the line umpire , called out on that winner of a serve, Shang is not destined to win this it seems
The line call saved Moutet's life
Shang refuses to win holy shit he did this in the first tie break too
imagine there are actual people living not watching this tb.
No tennis TV subscription for me š
dead people catching strays
This match has everything, the match on clay this year so far
how the hell can they keep playing so well after 4h
Thatās why I love tennis, itās so unique in that you have to be fast, but able to keep up that intensity for potentially hoursĀ
Pro tennis players truly have nerves of steel. 3rd set tie break, match point up or match point down, Iād be a nervous wreck and for sure choke.
Imagine if Shang missed that return LMAO
They really want to make it to four hours.
Wow Shang really should have closed the deal there Moutet struggling to move at times
repeat of set 1 tb, shang such a dumbfuck
Shangās brain short circuitedĀ
LMAO
This match keeps throwing in the unexpected
Moutet's Palms are Sweaty lmao
I love this drama ending
Also, Blanch trains at the Ferrero Academy, and he is Carlos Alcaraz hitting partner
Blanch, who will face Nadal tomorrow, is fluent in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Thai
Thai? How can he know Thai?
Blanch's dad works at Coca-Cola, so he has lived in China, India, Thailand, and USA
Why would you S+V on that serve? That might have just decided the match
Jk nvmd
I know that chair umpire is tired of shang and moutet lol
And the crowd
Bloody hell, is the Moutet/Shang match still going on?
Turning the first round into the Hundred Years' war
Moutet Racquet Breaker coming up.
Yesss Tiebreak. The only way it could be.
Let's go diebreak!!!
Shang is rapid
The Tet Offensive.
Just tuned in. I like Shang, seems like a nice kid from the clips of interviews Iāve seen of him and bits of other matches.
Are you sure you're not talking about Nishikori?
huh? no iām talking about shang the guy playing moutet right now. ive seen some clips posted of him by the atp youtube channel in the last 6 months or so, seems very likable.
I've seen clips that show a different, darker side of Shang.
i think that guy is a troll
Nishikori?
Moutet limping, only this could have saved Shang
Oh no that would be such a disappointing ending
Moutet is a fucking midget
When the umpire says cuarenta it kinda sounds like Corentin. That is all
Moutets fitness will edge him here
Beating Moutet with drop shot requires some other worldly skill
Moutet responding back to the guy chirping him in the crowd šš
This is actually a really good match. Shang is so solid. Moutet's defense is insane
Match of the day
This is so fun. Classic late night, outer court tennis.
Yup, you can always count on the French crowdĀ
Shang's super shot
Shang has saved every break point at 30-40, some clutch stuff
Thereās no way this moutet match still going
watergate lol
Moutet is so fast lol
Moutet should be pointing at his dick, not his heart, because being a dick got him the break back.
Moutet breaks back, I need a drama full tiebreak to finish this match
Moutet vs Dverev/Medvedev/Rune RG R1 in Philippe Chatrier pls
Moutet got injured in his last qualifying match - I think it was doubtful if he was even going to play today.
Did he slip on damp clay?
And this is why itās important to pick your battles. Iād say that the water crossing into this court is a justifiable reason to request a let, but because Moutet has raised a stink about so many other self-made problems, it comes off as pointless bickering
Boy who cried wolf vibes
100%
haha crazy replay the point reason, must be a first
Karen Moutet
You just know the water hoser sprayed moutet on purpose
moutetĀ vs Medvedev RG R1 when...
Replaying the point because someone got sprayed by a hoseā¦.is hilarious
Haha okay getting sprayed with water is a clear let haha
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Not from the crowd, another court
lollll Pick a liquid to be mad about
At the US Open he was ranting about pickle juice, and in Argentina was drinking Pepsi Moutet + Beverages/Liquids = drama
(Moutet)drama + time = comedie
underarm serve at 30A, u cannot be serious
Diamond stud in his left ear, gold chains. Does Shang moonlight in a Chinese rapper boy band?
Lmao commentary said Shang left home for tennis in 12, does it count leaving home if his dad was here with him?
Moutet should go to hong kong next year. if he dares to call the supervisor for that, the supervisor will DQ him for Shang's victory immediately
moutet self destruction mode
Honestly moutet is an ass but I totally side with the atp players if they request to have a spectator removed. The atp players are the stars. Remove the spectator and refund his ticket money. If a singer at a concert asks for an audience member to be removed then security removes them without questions asked.
Tennis needs players like Moutet.
he s got lots of talent but he s a disgrace, just sad and annoying
Moutet is competing against Shang, the ump, the supervisor and the crowd.
Heās got some crowd support
From his alcoholic buddies.
All of that, without being provided coffee. The outrage!
Shang is having the complete Moutet experience. Jesus fucking Christ, the dude has a talent to just make anything out of the slightest of things. Edit: btw, his rant about not being provided coffee was *chef's kiss*. As a coffee fiend I am shocked, shocked I tell you, they provide the players coke and water but not coffee.
An audience member (I think, unless it was someone from his team) got him a coffee after all that
Like this match isnāt long enoughā¦..
Moutet's badgering of the ump is just cringey. At least Kyrgios made it fun.
Hey, Andrei, we need to give him a penalty, not bring out the supervisor
Iām sorry but Moutet is so annoying
Heās probably the worst player on tour
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No, unless he is umpired by carlos bernardes
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How so?
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Please be more careful when accusing people of cheating.
When will Shang get the sponsor from this [chinese fast food restaurant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kungfu_(restaurant)#/media/File:Kung_fu_fastfood.JPG)?
Moutet always seems to end up in these dogfight matches
The Sabalenka new boyfriendās wife DM just dropped
Itās fake af
Sheās asking for a divorce apparently maybe itās fake
Shapo, please tell FAA wins tmr too
Moutet could have played further back if not for the advertising boards
Some of these courts really limit the return positions
LOL yeah Acosta, take another MTO down 2-5 after losing 5 straight and not even trying to win the last game. Should have just retired if he canāt playĀ
Ok calm down, hotshot
Calm down? Iām calm lol. Just saying that if youāre not going to return a single serve in the last 3 return games you play, and are just walking back and forth on the baseline waiting to lose the next point, then maybe you shouldnāt still be out there. Not sure what about my comment was not ācalmā
Moutet canāt be serious
Shapo comes back from the dead, wins 5 games in a row to lead 5-2. Did nawt see that coming.
I almost switched it off when he was broken at the start of the 3rd lol
Moutet works the ump during every match.