• Sheldon vs Alcaraz

    From Sawfish@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 09:24:45
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?

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  • From Kalevi Kolttonen@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 16:47:23
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?

    When I woke up, I checked out livescorehunter.com and saw
    that Shelton lead by two sets to one. After that I went
    to work and kept monitoring the same site. I did not see the
    actual play so I am unable to comment. Carlitos' loss was
    a surprise even though Shelton has lots of power.


    But I did watch Michelsen vs Tiafoe. Michelsen truly blew
    it. He lead two sets to love and served for the match at
    5-4. He choked like a real loser, making two double faults
    and losing six games in a row.

    What a terrible way to lose a US Open quarterfinal! Michelsen
    is only 22 years old, so he is young but it could mean he
    has not got what being a real champion means. A true master
    would have held his nerve and finished it in three sets...

    br,
    KK

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  • From Sawfish@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:23:08
    On 9/9/26 9:47 AM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?

    When I woke up, I checked out livescorehunter.com and saw
    that Shelton lead by two sets to one. After that I went
    to work and kept monitoring the same site. I did not see the
    actual play so I am unable to comment. Carlitos' loss was
    a surprise even though Shelton has lots of power.


    But I did watch Michelsen vs Tiafoe. Michelsen truly blew
    it. He lead two sets to love and served for the match at
    5-4. He choked like a real loser, making two double faults
    and losing six games in a row.

    What a terrible way to lose a US Open quarterfinal! Michelsen
    is only 22 years old, so he is young but it could mean he
    has not got what being a real champion means. A true master
    would have held his nerve and finished it in three sets...

    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat him.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    br,
    KK


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  • From Sawfish@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:24:21
    On 9/9/26 10:00 AM, Pelle Svansl”s wrote:
    On 9.9.2026 19.24, Sawfish wrote:
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    Didn't see any of it. Just found out about the result.

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?

    Don't know. Alcatraz had 53 UEs to Shelton's 34. 38 winners against Shelton's 34. Almost 20 more UEs is quite a bit.

    UEs are often linked to fatigue.


    I would have loved to see this one.

    Tiafoe has been doing well too. All summer. His name was on the tip of
    my tongue in the tipping competition. Can't tip them all.



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  • From Kalevi Kolttonen@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 19:07:28
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat him.

    I missed that part, I closed the stream right after the
    last ball was struck.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    Sad but true! So much of being a tennis master
    is mental. Michelsen needs to grow up...

    br,
    KK

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  • From Sawfish@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 13:22:52
    On 9/9/26 12:07 PM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat him.

    I missed that part, I closed the stream right after the
    last ball was struck.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    Sad but true! So much of being a tennis master
    is mental. Michelsen needs to grow up...

    br,
    KK

    Boy that Sheldon/Alcaraz match was warrior mentality.

    Refreshing to see.

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  • From Scall5@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 18:54:24
    On 9/9/2026 2:07 PM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat him.

    I missed that part, I closed the stream right after the
    last ball was struck.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    Sad but true! So much of being a tennis master
    is mental. Michelsen needs to grow up...

    br,
    KK

    Yeah, that was a choke of a lifetime. I don't think he will recover from it.
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  • From Scall5@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, September 09, 2026 18:58:59
    On 9/9/2026 3:22 PM, Sawfish wrote:
    On 9/9/26 12:07 PM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat
    him.

    I missed that part, I closed the stream right after the
    last ball was struck.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    Sad but true! So much of being a tennis master
    is mental. Michelsen needs to grow up...

    br,
    KK

    Boy that Sheldon/Alcaraz match was warrior mentality.

    Refreshing to see.


    I went to bed before the end of the fourth set. But I had texted before
    the match "Alcaraz and Sheldon will be a slugfest. Both hammer the ball
    and love to press the action.".

    That it was last night, amazing to watch.
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  • From Whisper@3:633/10 to All on Friday, September 11, 2026 02:02:27
    On 10/09/2026 2:24 am, Sawfish wrote:
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?



    Shelton played the match of his life. Carlos has been holding back on
    his serve the whole tournament because of his wrist, but the rest of his
    game has been superb. Carlos looks leaner like he has lost weight and
    some muscle, and is not match fit. Not really an excuse as he still
    played amazing I thought. I kept scratching my head at how good he is.
    Props to Shelton for matching it on the day and having supreme
    confidence in his ability to win. He should beat Tiafoe unless he has an unexpected letdown. He's here to win the tournament so wouldn't be
    satisfied to the point he loses next match. I'd say he has a great
    chance of beating Zverev in the final.

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  • From Whisper@3:633/10 to All on Friday, September 11, 2026 02:04:34
    On 10/09/2026 3:23 am, Sawfish wrote:
    On 9/9/26 9:47 AM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?

    When I woke up, I checked out livescorehunter.com and saw
    that Shelton lead by two sets to one. After that I went
    to work and kept monitoring the same site. I did not see the
    actual play so I am unable to comment. Carlitos' loss was
    a surprise even though Shelton has lots of power.


    But I did watch Michelsen vs Tiafoe. Michelsen truly blew
    it. He lead two sets to love and served for the match at
    5-4. He choked like a real loser, making two double faults
    and losing six games in a row.

    What a terrible way to lose a US Open quarterfinal! Michelsen
    is only 22 years old, so he is young but it could mean he
    has not got what being a real champion means. A true master
    would have held his nerve and finished it in three sets...

    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat him.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    br,
    KK




    Fair call. We never saw McEnroe sobbing in Connors' loving arms. Let's
    see if Michelsen can kick on from here. I was impressed the 1st time I
    saw him a couple years ago at AO. lots of natural talent.

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  • From Whisper@3:633/10 to All on Friday, September 11, 2026 02:05:43
    On 10/09/2026 6:22 am, Sawfish wrote:
    On 9/9/26 12:07 PM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
    Sawfish <sawfish666@gmail.com> wrote:
    He sure wouldn't have wept in the surprised arms of the guy who beat
    him.

    I missed that part, I closed the stream right after the
    last ball was struck.

    So for now, Michelsen = pussy.

    Sad but true! So much of being a tennis master
    is mental. Michelsen needs to grow up...

    br,
    KK

    Boy that Sheldon/Alcaraz match was warrior mentality.

    Refreshing to see.



    Yes it was an epic, battle to the death.

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  • From Sawfish@3:633/10 to All on Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:37:24
    On 9/10/26 9:02 AM, Whisper wrote:
    On 10/09/2026 2:24 am, Sawfish wrote:
    Did anyone see the entire match?

    I only watched the first set and the beginning of the second. I felt
    that Alcaraz would win, but it also seemed like even in the 2nd set
    Alcaraz had a tendency to pant a lot after the longer points, meaning
    that fatigue might have been an issue.

    What was your general impression of the match?



    Shelton played the match of his life.˙ Carlos has been holding back on
    his serve the whole tournament because of his wrist, but the rest of his game has been superb.˙ Carlos looks leaner like he has lost weight and
    some muscle, and is not match fit.˙ Not really an excuse as he still
    played amazing I thought.˙ I kept scratching my head at how good he is. Props to Shelton for matching it on the day and having supreme
    confidence in his ability to win. He should beat Tiafoe unless he has an unexpected letdown.˙ He's here to win the tournament so wouldn't be satisfied to the point he loses next match.˙ I'd say he has a great
    chance of beating Zverev in the final.

    Agreed.

    Zverev is not a "winner" mentality. Even when he won the FO, he seemed
    to be trying to find a way to lose it in the end.


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