I thought Ruud would win this one but very impressive the way he imposed
his game and took the match. Not just the great serving, but creaming
the lines and going for it. Looks like he was practicing for bigger
fish ie Sinner next match. This is the game he needs to produce to have
a chance. If Sinner is at his very best it'll be too good, but Sinner
looks a little away from his A game. Should be a fun match if Ben takes
the 1st set.

Speaking of big serves saw this guy at AO;

https://streamable.com/f46jf5



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On 27/01/2026 12:17 am, *skriptis wrote:

Whisper <whisper@ozemail.com.au> Wrote in message:r

I thought Ruud would win this one but very impressive the way he imposed his game and took the match. Not just the great serving, but creaming the lines and going for it. Looks like he was practicing for bigger fish ie Sinner next match. This is the game he needs to produce to have a chance. If Sinner is at his very best it'll be too good, but Sinner looks a little away from his A game. Should be a fun match if Ben takes the 1st set.Speaking of big serves saw this guy at AO;https://streamable.com/f46jf5

Ruud is/was also mentally out of the tournament even before it started due to his pregnancy.

Maybe, but he looked so good 1st 3 rds. I saw him here 2 yrs ago and he
was nowhere near as good. Credit to Shelton, he's probably better than
most of us think. Very much a big match player, plays his best in slams.

Also Musetti is looking good since he's had kids. I thought he'd beat
Fritz but not this easily. Novak is as fresh as can be so should be
able to get the job done against him.

?ili? nearly came back.

Yeah good to see him playing well. Wonder what his goals are? Could
have a deep run at Wimbledon with a good draw.

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On 1/26/2026 8:18 AM, Whisper wrote:

On 27/01/2026 12:17 am, *skriptis wrote:

Whisper <whisper@ozemail.com.au> Wrote in message:r

I thought Ruud would win this one but very impressive the way he
imposed his game and took the match.ÿ Not just the great serving, but
creaming the lines and going for it.ÿ Looks like he was practicing
for bigger fish ie Sinner next match.ÿ This is the game he needs to
produce to have a chance.ÿ If Sinner is at his very best it'll be too
good, but Sinner looks a little away from his A game.ÿ Should be a
fun match if Ben takes the 1st set.Speaking of big serves saw this
guy at AO;https://streamable.com/f46jf5

Ruud is/was also mentally out of the tournament even before it started
due to his pregnancy.

Maybe, but he looked so good 1st 3 rds.ÿ I saw him here 2 yrs ago and he
was nowhere near as good.ÿ Credit to Shelton, he's probably better than
most of us think.ÿ Very much a big match player, plays his best in slams.

Also Musetti is looking good since he's had kids.ÿ I thought he'd beat
Fritz but not this easily.ÿ Novak is as fresh as can be so should be
able to get the job done against him.

?ili? nearly came back.

Yeah good to see him playing well.ÿ Wonder what his goals are?ÿ Could
have a deep run at Wimbledon with a good draw.

Fuck yes! Would love to see ?ili? win Wimbledon...
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