*** 2026 Tennis Thread ***
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The big question for him and every great athlete, will his body hold up for another 10-15 years.
I didn’t, thought it’d be a closer match but still wasn’t committed enough to do that
He moves a lot like Nadal, which isn’t a good omen. But I feel like nowadays if you can afford a chef/nutritionist and trainers you can avoid multiple long term injuries… Whether or not Alcaraz takes note, Djokovic is showing him what he might be able to get out of his body
I woke up a little past 5. Suprised it was almost halfway through 4th set. Wonder if this is Djokovic's last final. Hard to imagine luck breaking his way again like this tournament but also an extraordinary effort against Sinner.
I have. Not currently though. I know a lot of people in the Des Moines area that play on USTA teams.
Have listened to his Tennis Podcast a couple of times (had Federer and Nadal on). He's pretty good on that hopefully will be the same on TV.
These two are fun to watch:
www.espn.com
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina to play for BNP Paribas Open title
Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning the event after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. She will face Elena Rybakina for the title.
Alcaraz ALSO out of Wimbledon:
www.espn.com
Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he is pulling out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury.
Sinner is cleaning up without Alcaraz right now. Would honestly be shocking if he doesn't win Roland Garros and Wimbledon.Alcaraz ALSO out of Wimbledon:
Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he is pulling out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury.
I wouldn't rule out Djokovic at Wimbledon. There's a part of me that thinks he's only still playing because he's so close to holding the record for most titles there. (While he's setting plenty of other total wins records, a record at a grand slam arguably carries more weight.) I also think winning grand slams has been such an uphill battle for him not only because his body isn't what it was, but because, knowing that, he also knows he's usually going to have to beat Alcaraz and Sinner to win titles. That's a mental hurdle to go along with the physical. But apparently he won't have to worry about that as much in the next two slams
Wow, Sinner going to be nearly a -300 favorite for French and Wimbledon? Takes the wind out of the sails a bit.Alcaraz ALSO out of Wimbledon:
Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he is pulling out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury.
Tennis really needs Fonseca or someone to step up to threaten big 2. Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic had absurd runs of dominance but you always had the next set of challengers in Murray, Del potro, Wawrinka etc.. that could upset 1 of them if they got right matchup or played really well. This current generation doesn't have a lot of threats for big 2. If Sinner doesn't win Wimbledon my next bet would be Djokovic. I don't think that's a great thing for the sport.
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Novak is done. There is no way he can get in top form quickly considering he is barely playing any matches. Just look at his last match.
