Australian Open [Men] - Grand Slam

[Jelenafan]

Bonaly's problem was partly edemic racism in skating. She threw in that back flip as a big fuck you.

Sonya’s problem was partly she had an issue actually skating, hardly any edging and her jumps had little flow out.

 

[Moxie]

Sonya’s problem was partly she had an issue actually skating, hardly any edging and her jumps had little flow out.

With current scoring she'd have had different fortunes.

 

[Moxie]

As far as tennis, Stan holding his own, but I don't think he'll win this one. Medvedev covering the court so well, and serving well.

 

[Jelenafan]

With current scoring she'd have had different fortunes.

Could be, but that doesnt mean racism kept her marks lower then they deserved back then.

Medvedev's serve , its so imposing.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I am impressed by this match. Both Man and Med playing so good.

 

[Moxie]

Could be, but that doesnt mean racism kept her marks lower then they deserved back then.

Medvedev's serve , its so imposing.

I watched a whole documentary on her. I think there's a good case for racism.

 

[Moxie]

I am impressed by this match. Both Man and Med playing so good.

Both playing well. Very few UFE's in this set.

 

[Moxie]

TB it is in the 4th set. Meddie has never won a 5-setter. He'll want to get it done now. Does experience win the day?

 

[Jelenafan]

I watched a whole documentary on her. I think there's a good case for racism.

Probably the same one i saw which was riddled with inaccuracies and had little knowledge of actual figure skating competition/judging.

Loved Surya but the racism card is pulled out about her but its conveniently overlooked that right before she emerged Debie Thomas, a Black American skater was World Champhion and an Olympic Medalist. Debbie was also primarily a jumper.

Another fun fact is that Midori Ito and Tonya Hardy were both her contemporaries and better jumpers so you can’t even say she was the best jumper in skating.

But it makes for a great story to say Surya was a victim of racism and thus why she never won an Olympic or World champhionship.

The wife took me to enough skating competitions, you really can’t compare skating until you see it live. THEN you appreciated edging and speed/flow that was also judged as well as jumps. Surya could only jump in a straight line because she had such poor edges. Weirdest thing.


Both Medvedev and Stan are looking good.

 

[Moxie]

Good TB from Stan and really tight from Daniil. Can DM now win his first ever 5-setter?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Allez Stan I did want this to go 5 sets,he played a great t/break 76(2)

 

[Moxie]

Early break to Stan. He's still in the zone and Daniil is a bit discombobulated.

 

[Moxie]

Medvedev better pull his head back together quickly.

 

[Bonaca]

I would like to see Daniil win.But for my dream final its better the polish wins, because he is the easier opponent for Nadal.

 

[rafanoy1992]

If Wawrinka pulls this off, the potential match between Nadal and Thiem will be SO HUGE. In my opinion, if Nadal does beat Thiem, then he reaches the final. But long ways to go...

 

[rafanoy1992]

Wow! A beautiful backhand down the line from Wawrinka to save break point!

 

[mrzz]

I am rooting for Wawrinka even though he will destroy my draw!

 

[Bonaca]

If Wawrinka pulls this off, the potential match between Nadal and Thiem will be SO HUGE. In my opinion, if Nadal does beat Thiem, then he reaches the final. But long ways to go...

Not that long, he has only to put away that austrian peasant!

 

[Moxie]

Stan fights off break points. JMac says DM is playing not to lose, but Stan is playing to win.

 

[Moxie]

Not that long, he has only to put away that austrian peasant!

Um, well, and Rafa has to beat Nick. And he still has to win this match.