The signs were there. The last 3 sets at the French Open, and the match against Bublik at Halle. I wasn't high on Sinner for this Wimbledon, like I was at the last 3 slams, which I had Sinner winning before the tournament.Of course you did Crystal Balls are going cheap at KMart this year I believe
Trust me, it's over. Jannik needs to go the distance to win, and outside of the 2024 AO comeback, Jannik doesn't have a good track record in matches that go 5 sets (albeit with a small sample size). I wasn't worried about Djokovic when he lost the first set to de Minaur. I knew he was going to come back. He's done that time and again. I don't get that feeling here with Jannik because he hasn't really done it outside of the 2024 AO. In fact, Jannik has blown quite a few 2-set leads.
Yes Yes I know Phil your werent high on Sinner winning especially after Bublik beat him at Halle this year
I stepped away for 10 mins. I come back and see Dimi walking to the locker room. What happened?
He felt his pec on the penultimate serve, then he served an ace and grabbed at his chest, and kept saying "my pec!" He's maybe torn it? Just terrible!
Same here Moxie, though he did the right thing retiring he could further damage his pec and tear it
I know you're not a bot. They aren't going to suspend the match because someone lost conditioning.
He couldn't have gone on. He couldn't even lift his arm fully to shake hands with the umpire, though he valiantly gave him his right hand. This must take some time to heal. I hope he'll be fit for at least a tune-up before the US Open. I had realized how many of the recent Majors he's had to retire from.
Ben's match was suspended at an earlier time than this. If a guy is down 2 sets and 4-5 can get to sleep on it (and didn't really deserve it), Grigor should be at least allowed the opportunity to see if he can give it a go tomorrow. If not, I'd be okay with a retirement. But I absolutely hate having another 99 Philippoussis if it can at all be avoided.