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The sad thing is that I'm not even sure if you're joking or not."They made the court slower to have a 'Cousin final"
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Hey, I put a smiley face alongside Zverev's name, meaning it was a Joke okay,
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Brussels ATP draw is looking interesting with Turin candidates Musetti and FAA in it
BTW, Fonseca seeded at an ATP event for the first time! No 7th seed in Brussels
BTW, Fonseca seeded at an ATP event for the first time! No 7th seed in Brussels
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Leo Borg, Elias Ymer, Mikael Ymer have received wild cards for the main draw at ATP250 Stockholm
Holger Rune has been confirmed as a Late Entry and is the No 1 seed
Holger Rune has been confirmed as a Late Entry and is the No 1 seed
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ATP1000 Masters Shanghai,
Sunday 12th October,
Mens Singles Final,
Not before 4.30pm local time,
A.Rinderknech vs V.Vacherot Q This is their first meeting.
On Sunday, on one of the biggest stages in tennis, two cousins will clash for ATP Masters 1000 glory.
" Tomorrow there will be two winners anyway" Rinderknech said.
"There's going to be a match, of course.
"But today, we won everything. We couldnt win anymore".
Sunday 12th October,
Mens Singles Final,
Not before 4.30pm local time,
A.Rinderknech vs V.Vacherot Q This is their first meeting.
On Sunday, on one of the biggest stages in tennis, two cousins will clash for ATP Masters 1000 glory.
" Tomorrow there will be two winners anyway" Rinderknech said.
"There's going to be a match, of course.
"But today, we won everything. We couldnt win anymore".
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First set for Arthur Rinderkneck 64, who is one set away from the greatest achievement of his career in Shanghai, one break made the difference, serving and playing well, 14 W and 9 UFE
Roger Federer in the house with a front row seat looking cool as usual.
Roger Federer in the house with a front row seat looking cool as usual.
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Vacherot breaks the serve of Rinderknech with a DTL winner and will serve for the 2nd set 5-3
Vacherot wins the 2nd set 63, Vacherot knows how to win from being a set down, he has done it 5 times this week in Shanghai
1 set all in the 'Battle of the Cousins"
Fitting it will go 3 sets
Vacherot wins the 2nd set 63, Vacherot knows how to win from being a set down, he has done it 5 times this week in Shanghai
1 set all in the 'Battle of the Cousins"
Fitting it will go 3 sets
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What @El Dude meant was that the sad thing about *Zverev* is that he couldn't tell if that was a joke, given his previous comments... And the smiley could mean you were just laughing about the thing....
In other words it was on him, not you! Relax, my friend!!!
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Vacherot up a break in the final set, Arthur has had the physio out trouble with his back, he also should forget the drop shot as it is not working for him
Vacherot leads 4-2 3rd set
Vacherot leads 4-2 3rd set
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Vacherot with a DTL winner, wins the Shanghai Masters 1000, being down a set he fought back and won 46 63 63 over his cousin Rinderknech
Great Hug at the net between the cousins!
From world no #204 to #40, Vacherot has become the lowest ranked player to win a Masters 1000!
All I can say what a Fairy Tale Run by Vacherot!
Rinderknech had a great tournament as well, he will have an career high ranking of #28 being a finalist in Shanghai.
Great Hug at the net between the cousins!
From world no #204 to #40, Vacherot has become the lowest ranked player to win a Masters 1000!
All I can say what a Fairy Tale Run by Vacherot!
Rinderknech had a great tournament as well, he will have an career high ranking of #28 being a finalist in Shanghai.
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This has to be Vacherot from a parallel universe. Unreal what the guy has done this week.
Musetti always seems overwhelmed when he plays someone equally talented or clearly better than him. Every time he plays in a final or Sinner/Alcaraz/Djokovic in the last 3 years, he falls short. The only time Musetti wins is when he has a clear advantage in talent over the other player, and sometimes, he still isn't automatic (see the losing streak after the French Open).Musetti reminds me of Henri Leconte! All that raw talent, but can't seem to harness it! One day he's unhitable, the next it's like he's a newbie on the tour! Have to see it to believe going down to FAA! Must've been a "slash & dash" match where Lorenzo was overwhelmed!
With how great a talent Musetti is, you'd think he'd have a week where he won a title in the last 3 years, even if by accident. Something is missing with this guy.
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Please you can have all the talent in the world, though without the 'belief, grit, focus and determination' it will get you no where, that is what is missing from Musetti as I have watched him since his junior days! I could also name a few other players on the tour with the same problem.
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Loved this quote after the match from Vacherot,
" It is unreal what just happened. I have no idea what is happening right now. I am not even dreaming, it is just crazy. I am just so happy with my performances the past 2 weeks.There has to be one loser but I think there is two winners today, one family that won. And I think for the sport of tennis, the story is unreal".
" It is unreal what just happened. I have no idea what is happening right now. I am not even dreaming, it is just crazy. I am just so happy with my performances the past 2 weeks.There has to be one loser but I think there is two winners today, one family that won. And I think for the sport of tennis, the story is unreal".
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Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from the 2025 Ultimate Tennis (UTS) in Hong Kong, starting October 14th, with a hip injury, he will be replaced by Jenson Brooksby
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Just trying to get confirmation, after according to Eterno a Schiaffo, via Luca Deianna, and also other media outlets, Jannik Sinner is expected to play Vienna, but skip Paris Masters, before competing in the ATP Finals. Sinner will not play the DC in November, ( seeing Sinner has led Italy in the DC for the last 2 years, so the potential scheduling makes sense)
Having to retire at the Shanghai Masters, mathematically Sinner cannot challenge Alcaraz for the No 1 year ranking
Jannik has done a promo for Paris Masters, though that dosent mean he will play ( in 2024 Sinner had to withdraw late due to a virus)
Having to retire at the Shanghai Masters, mathematically Sinner cannot challenge Alcaraz for the No 1 year ranking
Jannik has done a promo for Paris Masters, though that dosent mean he will play ( in 2024 Sinner had to withdraw late due to a virus)
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Podcast recommendation: The Changeover on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@changeoverpodcast/videos
It is a smaller podcast than say Andy Roddick' or Gill Gross and is fun because they interview a lot of lesser players. It is very organic, and fun to hear these guys talk about their experience.
It is a smaller podcast than say Andy Roddick' or Gill Gross and is fun because they interview a lot of lesser players. It is very organic, and fun to hear these guys talk about their experience.
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This was expected,
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Paris Masters, he announced on social media Wednesday,
"Unfortunately I wont be playing @rolexparis masters, this year, sorry to everyone who was hoping to see my play there.Wishing all the players, sponsors, organizers and fans a great tournament. I have a lot of great memories winning 7 titles here.Hope to be back with you next year".
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Paris Masters, he announced on social media Wednesday,
"Unfortunately I wont be playing @rolexparis masters, this year, sorry to everyone who was hoping to see my play there.Wishing all the players, sponsors, organizers and fans a great tournament. I have a lot of great memories winning 7 titles here.Hope to be back with you next year".
