Edited: No player currently 30 or younger has won a major

[Sweet Jesus]

So now John Isner, who's 32 going on 33, is winning Masters titles. But there's simply no opportunity for younger players? Is anyone still willing to make that argument? The City Boyz

 

[JackNah_8]

Be to fair, A Zverev did make the final and it was a close match.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Be to fair, A Zverev did make the final and it was a close match.

And Zverev is clearly the most accomplished of the younger brigade. He's actually made a decent fist of it, outside the majors. But the fact Isner has now won a Masters title makes an absolute mockery of the claim it's a closed shop and there simply aren't opportunities for younger players to break through.

 

[JackNah_8]

And Zverev is clearly the most accomplished of the younger brigade. He's actually made a decent fist of it, outside the majors. But the fact Isner has now won a Masters title makes an absolute mockery of the claim it's a closed shop and there simply aren't opportunities for younger players to break through.

Let Isner enjoy his moment, he did play well throughout the tournament. His serve was just too good.

Plus, Coric is working with a new team and has improved. It will be interesting to see if how the younger guys perform throughout the clay court season.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Let Isner enjoy his moment

Do you think he'll read this and have his moment ruined?

 

[JackNah_8]

Do you think he'll read this and have his moment ruined?

yea maybe lol

 

[ozgamer]

All hail John HIGHsner

 

[JackNah_8]

 

[BobbyMorri]

This season......

wacky.

 

[Pedantic]

Do you think he'll read this and have his moment ruined?

He is a pretty big footy fan.

 

[Flameboy]

And I've answered your question, while also pointing out it's a bizarre tangent that suggests you've run out of valid points to make.

Try again.

Try again with what? I was curious. Is that a problem?

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Try again with what?

Your desperate, tangential attempt to find a foothold.

 

[Flameboy]

Your desperate, tangential attempt to find a foothold.

Que? A foothold regarding what exactly? Is this a game?

 

[Flameboy]

Why are you concerned with me editing my own post?

It's a deflection from your flaccid arguments on the topic at hand.

Yes. It's called "Explain Stuff To A Dopey Bastard". And apparently it's my turn to do the explaining.

Why are you getting personal? Have you got an issue with me?

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Why are you getting personal? Have you got an issue with me?

I've drawn a conclusion based on what you've said. If you choose to take it personally then that's up to you. Maybe stop saying stupid s**t.

 

[JackNah_8]

I've drawn a conclusion based on what you've said. If you choose to take it personally then that's up to you. Maybe stop saying stupid s**t.

39 yr old Karlovic beat Kyrgios today. Thoughts?

Los Angeles (AFP) - Croatia's 39-year-old Ivo Karlovic became the oldest ATP semi-finalist since Jimmy Connors in 1993 by rallying past Australian Nick Kyrgios on Friday at the US Men's Clay Court Championships.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/39858840/tennis-karlovic-beats-kyrgios-for-atp-semis-age-milestone/

 

[Sweet Jesus]

39 yr old Karlovic beat Kyrgios today. Thoughts?

The game has changed. The 39-year-olds have all the advantages these days.

 

[JackNah_8]

The game has changed. The 39-year-olds have all the advantages these days.

Even on clay, he has the advantage.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Even on clay, he has the advantage.

Younger players don't have a chance.

Ask The City Boyz, Belnakor and Demosthenes.

 

[Flameboy]

I've drawn a conclusion based on what you've said. If you choose to take it personally then that's up to you. Maybe stop saying stupid s**t.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Nishikori, Dimitrov and and Thiem pushed Nadal all the way in Monte Carlo, didn't they?

They won 12 games between them and zero sets.

 

[Flameboy]

Nishikori, Dimitrov and and Thiem pushed Nadal all the way in Monte Carlo, didn't they?

They won 12 games between them and zero sets.

Thanks for the update.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Thread is an interesting case study on the merits of arguing with yourself as a hobby.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Thread is an interesting case study on the merits of arguing with yourself as a hobby.

That would suggest I disagree with myself, which I clearly don't.

 

[JackNah_8]

19 year old Stefanos Tsitsipas is one young player to follow.

The 19-year-old is the youngest finalist in Barcelona since 2005 (Nadal) and will be bidding to become the first unseeded champion since Gaston Gaudio in 2002 when he faces 10-time champion Rafael Nadal in Sunday's championship match. The World No. 1 defeated Belgium's David Goffin 6-4, 6-0 to reach his 11th final at the event. Tsitsipas and Nadal have never played one another.

"I have watched millions of his matches on clay," said Tsitsipas. "I know the way he is playing and, I think, the way he is going to play against me.

"I was preparing for this match already, ten years [ago]. I'm going to go out there, enjoy it and play my best."
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Did You Know?
Stefanos Tsitsipas has beaten four of the Top 10 seeds, who own a combined 314 wins on clay, en route to the final. The 19-year-old defeated Diego Schwartzman, Albert Ramos-Vinolas and Dominic Thiem before Saturday’s triumph over Pablo Carreno Busta.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/carreno-busta-tsitsipas-barcelona-2018-saturday