Tennis 2022

[Natsinpwc]

Djokovic back out of Australia. Pending an appeal.  What a mess.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Djokovic back out of Australia. Pending an appeal.  What a mess.

I heard somebody say that, going forward, he should be referred to as "Novax."

[1995hoo]

In revoking the visa a second time, the government should have cited the inaccurate statements on his visa application, rather than "health and good order grounds." Djokovic claims his staff made the mistake, but that doesn't matter in most countries—the applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted regardless of who prepared it. (Similar to how courts won't tolerate an attorney saying his secretary messed something up). Saying "you lied on your application" (which, by all accounts, he did) is more powerful than amorphous "health and good order grounds."

[Natsinpwc]

In revoking the visa a second time, the government should have cited the inaccurate statements on his visa application, rather than "health and good order grounds." Djokovic claims his staff made the mistake, but that doesn't matter in most countries—the applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted regardless of who prepared it. (Similar to how courts won't tolerate an attorney saying his secretary messed something up). Saying "you lied on your application" (which, by all accounts, he did) is more powerful than amorphous "health and good order grounds."

Yes. He is at much less risk of spreading covid in early 2022 after just having had it, than someone who had the vaccine in early 2021. I assume most of the players have had a booster but it’s not an entry requirement. Being caught out and about in Belgrade after being diagnosed with Covid is also a bad look although probably not relevant to this decision. I believe they have banned him for three years which would be a killer for him. He has won the tournament 9 times. It is his baby like the French open is for Nadal. Of course if he had just gotten vaccinated he would be fine.

[Natsinpwc]

Two American ladies in the semis but Pegula fell short just like her Bills. No men made it that far of course. Maybe Nadal will get #21 to break the tie?

[Natsinpwc]

Pleasantly surprised this morning when I woke up and turned on the tennis and the 5th set was just starting.  Quite a surprise to me as the match started at about 3:30 am our time.  What a final set it was and congratulations to Nadal.  Who would have thunk he would be the first to 21 majors.  Not Djokovic for sure.  Wonder if the dude will get vaccinated?  Probably not.  Will have to catch a replay of the entire match when I have a spare 6 hours.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Pleasantly surprised this morning when I woke up and turned on the tennis and the 5th set was just starting.  Quite a surprise to me as the match started at about 3:30 am our time.  What a final set it was and congratulations to Nadal.  Who would have thunk he would be the first to 21 majors.  Not Djokovic for sure.  Wonder if the dude will get vaccinated?  Probably not.  Will have to catch a replay of the entire match when I have a spare 6 hours.

he does not get vaxxed, he's out of the French open and Wimbledon

[Natsinpwc]

he does not get vaxxed, he's out of the French open and Wimbledon

Boris will let him into the UK. Heard he likes to party.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Boris will let him into the UK. Heard he likes to party.

especially when they're burying an old immigrant who lived for 70+ years on the dole.

[Natsinpwc]

Geez Rafa. You could have defaulted during the match and let the American go through.

[Natsinpwc]

Djokovic and Norrie playing some great tennis in the semi.

[Natsinpwc]

DMV local Frances Tiafoe upsets Nadal and into the quarterfinals. And then after the match gives a shout out to his favorite NBA player who was there supporting him.  No not Steph Curry. Not KD. Bradley Beal. WUT? 

https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/frances_tiafoe_shouts_out_bradley_beal_after_upsetting_rafael_nadal_at_us_open/s1_127_37846611

[Natsinpwc]

Tiafoe going for the semis right now. Tied at 3 in the first set. 

[Natsinpwc]

Saves a set point serving at 5-6 and then wins the tiebreaker 7-3.  Two sets to go. 

[Natsinpwc]

Tiafoe hangs the bagel on Rublev in the second set tiebreaker. Take that Putin.

Two sets down. One to go.

[Natsinpwc]

Wins in straight sets.  Very impressive. 

[Natsinpwc]

Tiafoe wins the first set and loses the second.  His only hope is probably that Alcatraz gets tired after two straight late night five set matches.

[Natsinpwc]

Tough five set loss. Great showing though. 

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I'd make the guy who beat him pee in a cup. This is quite an endurance show from him

[Natsinpwc]

I'd make the guy who beat him pee in a cup. This is quite an endurance show from him

Yes it sure was.  I will take Ruud in the final. 

[Natsinpwc]

Yes it sure was.  I will take Ruud in the final.

Wrong as usual. Alcaraz wins his first major at 19.  Amazing performance and only needed four sets today.  And to boot he becomes number one in the world.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Wrong as usual. Alcaraz wins his first major at 19.  Amazing performance and only needed four sets today.  And to boot he becomes number one in the world.

Nadal has an heir

[Natsinpwc]

Nadal has an heir

Another Spaniard for sure.  Think his game is more like Federer.  And he will get even better as his first serve gets faster.