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[btc_angela]

I was not expecting serena to lose her cool like that. I mean I can understand her loosing a match because after all she is a human and osaka played amazingly and that type of upset happens all the time and there was a lot of people saying she may lose however I did not expected serena to go crazy and have a fight with the umpire, it was awkward to watch let alone be part of that, umpire must have felt so weird when he saw serena loose her cool with him and go crazy.

I mean she yelled I am a mother about a coaching call, what does that have to do with anything. I know she is the greatest of all time but she needs to learn how to lose gracefully.

I feel bad for Osaka, she deserved much more. It was probably the biggest moment of her young life and we should be talking about her play and victory and not about drama queen Serena. Yes, Serena is the best player of all time but yesterday Osaka was simply better and I feel that player with as much experience as Serena should have put the lid on her emotions and let the Osaka take all the glory and enjoy her great achievement.

Totally agree, her tantrums inside the court took away the history that Osaka did for tennis and for her country. Not sure what Serena acted that way specially in the finals. There's too much drama in tennis already, but I guess the women took the limelight this year and Serena takes it to the next level. She would have been the greatest in this era, but with that kind of attitude, I don't know its going to be debatable when she retires.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiBrForlj-k - 2018 US Open Highlights: Serena Williams' dispute overshadows Naomi Osaka's final win | ESPN

I watched the video but I don't understand why Serena just blurted and snap at the umpire. She is demanding the umpire to apologise to here and what a perfect time for her to go on a rampage at centre court with the US Open at the line. Is this a excuse from her to lost and blame the umpire?

[vella85]

Congrats to Djokovic on winning his third US Open title and now he is equal on Grand Slam wins with Pete Sampras with 14 titles and like I said in a post a while ago, I think he has a huge chance to equal Nadal and even overtake Federer in the next couple of years as long as he stays fit and healthy. Nadal is 1 year older and his body does seem to be taking its toll on him now while Djokovic does look to be back to his best of a couple years ago so that is why I think he could overtake Federer and Nadal in the years to come.

[Ranly123]

Congrats to Djokovic on winning his third US Open title and now he is equal on Grand Slam wins with Pete Sampras with 14 titles and like I said in a post a while ago, I think he has a huge chance to equal Nadal and even overtake Federer in the next couple of years as long as he stays fit and healthy. Nadal is 1 year older and his body does seem to be taking its toll on him now while Djokovic does look to be back to his best of a couple years ago so that is why I think he could overtake Federer and Nadal in the years to come.

Djokovic is one hell of a player, but I doubt if he can surpass the records set by Federer. Still I believe that Federer is the best tennis player of alltime. Now that Djokovic is at it's prime, maybe he can conquer more grandslam.

[Kemarit]

Congrats to Djokovic on winning his third US Open title and now he is equal on Grand Slam wins with Pete Sampras with 14 titles and like I said in a post a while ago, I think he has a huge chance to equal Nadal and even overtake Federer in the next couple of years as long as he stays fit and healthy. Nadal is 1 year older and his body does seem to be taking its toll on him now while Djokovic does look to be back to his best of a couple years ago so that is why I think he could overtake Federer and Nadal in the years to come.

After Djokovic injury and his subsequent comeback, more likely he is somewhat rejuvenated that's why he looks fresh as compare to Nadal which is just a year older than him. I agree that he can overtake Federer because as I have said, he found second wind and the two Nadal and Federer, can't cope up unless they rested their body and carefully choosing tournaments they want to enter. So there's no question that he is really back to reclaim the top spot again and this is bad news. LOL. Yeah, congrats to Djokovic and Osaka as well, for being the first Japanese player to win a US Open or any other majors for that matter.

[vella85]

Congrats to Djokovic on winning his third US Open title and now he is equal on Grand Slam wins with Pete Sampras with 14 titles and like I said in a post a while ago, I think he has a huge chance to equal Nadal and even overtake Federer in the next couple of years as long as he stays fit and healthy. Nadal is 1 year older and his body does seem to be taking its toll on him now while Djokovic does look to be back to his best of a couple years ago so that is why I think he could overtake Federer and Nadal in the years to come.

After Djokovic injury and his subsequent comeback, more likely he is somewhat rejuvenated that's why he looks fresh as compare to Nadal which is just a year older than him. I agree that he can overtake Federer because as I have said, he found second wind and the two Nadal and Federer, can't cope up unless they rested their body and carefully choosing tournaments they want to enter. So there's no question that he is really back to reclaim the top spot again and this is bad news. LOL. Yeah, congrats to Djokovic and Osaka as well, for being the first Japanese player to win a US Open or any other majors for that matter.

I also think that maybe Djokovic will soon start to pick less tournaments like how Federer and Nadal have been doing the past couple of years. If he does decide to do this then I think it makes his chances at becoming the top Grand Slam winner a lot higher then if he plays is many tournaments through out the year. It will be interesting to see if Nadal will take a rest now with his knee and come back next year fresh and ready to go for the Australian Open. Federer I think can play in a few more tournaments this year but not sure about Nadal.

[Kemarit]

@vella85 -  Historically though, Nadal has been playing with all this knee injuries throughout his career so I wouldn't be surprised if he continue. But if he opted and forced himself to take a rest, then much better. Initially I think that Federer's grand slam was untouchable at least, but with how Djokovic got back and his will to win, I have no doubt that he will try to go after that record and surpassed Federer. He still has a good like 2-5 years of solid tennis career and I also don't see any movements in the top 3 spot.

[vella85]

@vella85 -  Historically though, Nadal has been playing with all this knee injuries throughout his career so I wouldn't be surprised if he continue. But if he opted and forced himself to take a rest, then much better. Initially I think that Federer's grand slam was untouchable at least, but with how Djokovic got back and his will to win, I have no doubt that he will try to go after that record and surpassed Federer. He still has a good like 2-5 years of solid tennis career and I also don't see any movements in the top 3 spot.

Yes that is true my friend, well we shall see what Nadal does and if he does continue on playing for the rest of the year. Maybe he will pick the top tournaments that are left to play in and miss most of the others. Yeah Djokovic has shown that his got the will power to get back and win, I also think he has a solid 3-5 years left in him. He will need to be on top of his game for all these years as there is some good young talent coming through but I still think that the young talent has another year or so before they will be up there fighting it out for Grand Slam finals. Thiem looks the best to me and has a good chance next year if he can get his mentality right for big Grand Slam matches. So Djokovic still has all next year to get as many Grand Slams as he can and so can Nadal, maybe Federer before the young talent start to challenge for the Grand Slam titles. Lets just say its going to be an interesting 2-5 years from now in Men's tennis.

[Juggy777]

@vella85 -  Historically though, Nadal has been playing with all this knee injuries throughout his career so I wouldn't be surprised if he continue. But if he opted and forced himself to take a rest, then much better. Initially I think that Federer's grand slam was untouchable at least, but with how Djokovic got back and his will to win, I have no doubt that he will try to go after that record and surpassed Federer. He still has a good like 2-5 years of solid tennis career and I also don't see any movements in the top 3 spot.

Yes I also feel Nadal should take a break and heal himself for the long term, his desire to play despite injuries is simply outstanding. I'm partially not convinced Djokovic is the guy, there's no doubt he's one of the best athlete but his form is not consistent, and often when Nadal and Fedder are playing he's not the first one we choose to win. Then it's also true the current crop of players are not high quality, so Djokovic may have it easy.

[vella85]

Well just as I thought, Andy Murray will end this season early after competing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks if all goes to plan. He will not play in either of the remaining two Masters series events in Shanghai or Paris in October as he wants to get his body right for the start of the 2019 season. Nadal I think should also do the same end this season early to recover from a tough year.

[Juggy777]

Well just as I thought, Andy Murray will end this season early after competing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks if all goes to plan. He will not play in either of the remaining two Masters series events in Shanghai or Paris in October as he wants to get his body right for the start of the 2019 season. Nadal I think should also do the same end this season early to recover from a tough year.

When it comes to Murray it was expected he would not be able to participate in all the tournaments, given the beating his body has taken over the years. I'm glad he's made a wise, I would want to see a fit Murray at next years wimbeldon. When it comes to Nadal it'll be interesting to see if he withdraws too, we'll saw what his past injuries did to him this season, I hope he withdraws too and remains fit for next season.

[vella85]

Well just as I thought, Andy Murray will end this season early after competing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks if all goes to plan. He will not play in either of the remaining two Masters series events in Shanghai or Paris in October as he wants to get his body right for the start of the 2019 season. Nadal I think should also do the same end this season early to recover from a tough year.

When it comes to Murray it was expected he would not be able to participate in all the tournaments, given the beating his body has taken over the years. I'm glad he's made a wise, I would want to see a fit Murray at next years wimbeldon. When it comes to Nadal it'll be interesting to see if he withdraws too, we'll saw what his past injuries did to him this season, I hope he withdraws too and remains fit for next season.

Yeah it would be nice to see Murray fully fit and healthy next year as he has been one of the top players for a long time now and its good to see them all playing at the same time in the same year so hopefully with this rest, he should get back fit and healthy ready for the Australian Open in January where he does play very well. It will be interesting to see what Nadal does, the wise thing to do is do what Murray is doing and rest for the remaining of the year ready for the Australian Open. Next year could be one of the best years we will ever see as there is a lot of young talent coming through now which could challenge the veterans as the young talent now have some experience under their belts. Thiem is the one I really like for next year. 

[Kemarit]

Well just as I thought, Andy Murray will end this season early after competing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks if all goes to plan. He will not play in either of the remaining two Masters series events in Shanghai or Paris in October as he wants to get his body right for the start of the 2019 season. Nadal I think should also do the same end this season early to recover from a tough year.

Roger Federer already set the blue print on how to compete high level tennis by resting his body and choosing the right tournaments to enter. I think Andy Murray should do the same as well. Its one thing to fight psychologically but if your body is telling you a different signal then you really have to listen to otherwise you will just burn out and risk more injury. For me this want happens to Andy. He really wanted to make a comeback, but his body says no, but he still continues that's why ended up like this in 2018.

[vella85]

Well just as I thought, Andy Murray will end this season early after competing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks if all goes to plan. He will not play in either of the remaining two Masters series events in Shanghai or Paris in October as he wants to get his body right for the start of the 2019 season. Nadal I think should also do the same end this season early to recover from a tough year.

Roger Federer already set the blue print on how to compete high level tennis by resting his body and choosing the right tournaments to enter. I think Andy Murray should do the same as well. Its one thing to fight psychologically but if your body is telling you a different signal then you really have to listen to otherwise you will just burn out and risk more injury. For me this want happens to Andy. He really wanted to make a comeback, but his body says no, but he still continues that's why ended up like this in 2018.

I agree as players start to get older and their bodies can't handle all the tournaments the players put their bodies through, they need to do what Federer has been doing for the past few years and rest up and not play in as many tournaments as they normally would. I actually would of thought that Murray would of taken the whole year off to get his body right for the 2019 season but he wanted to come back early and test out his body but clearly it shows that he isn't 100% fit and healthy so he has now made the smart decision to take a break and rest up and come back fitter and stronger next year. 

[Baofeng]

Well just as I thought, Andy Murray will end this season early after competing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks if all goes to plan. He will not play in either of the remaining two Masters series events in Shanghai or Paris in October as he wants to get his body right for the start of the 2019 season. Nadal I think should also do the same end this season early to recover from a tough year.

Roger Federer already set the blue print on how to compete high level tennis by resting his body and choosing the right tournaments to enter. I think Andy Murray should do the same as well. Its one thing to fight psychologically but if your body is telling you a different signal then you really have to listen to otherwise you will just burn out and risk more injury. For me this want happens to Andy. He really wanted to make a comeback, but his body says no, but he still continues that's why ended up like this in 2018.

I agree as players start to get older and their bodies can't handle all the tournaments the players put their bodies through, they need to do what Federer has been doing for the past few years and rest up and not play in as many tournaments as they normally would. I actually would of thought that Murray would of taken the whole year off to get his body right for the 2019 season but he wanted to come back early and test out his body but clearly it shows that he isn't 100% fit and healthy so he has now made the smart decision to take a break and rest up and come back fitter and stronger next year. 

I agree that Murray should have rested the 2nd half of the year. But being a competitor maybe he has that itch to comeback and play with those guys again. Also Novak also went  on a break goes on his comeback trail but it was not easy for him. Just my thought that Andy may have thought that he can replicate the success of Djokovic, but too bad it just make his injury worst.

[vella85]

As an Australian I am shocked to see Bernard Tomic win a ATP final which ended a three-year drought. Tomic was behind 3-6 in the third set tiebreak before he fought back to win and beat Fabio Fognini. This was Tomic's first ATP title since 2015 and will not jump from No.123 in the rankings to No.76, making him the fifth-ranked Australian man. Now he must continue on with this form and not let it slip like he normally does.

[Kemarit]

As an Australian I am shocked to see Bernard Tomic win a ATP final which ended a three-year drought. Tomic was behind 3-6 in the third set tiebreak before he fought back to win and beat Fabio Fognini. This was Tomic's first ATP title since 2015 and will not jump from No.123 in the rankings to No.76, making him the fifth-ranked Australian man. Now he must continue on with this form and not let it slip like he normally does.

Oh wow, after 3 long years he finally won. LOL. It was really dramatic as he was behind in the first set and had to climb back and saves four match points to win the Chengdu Open. Isn't he the guy who says ""I just count my millions" for not qualifying to play at Australian Open? It was also a disappointment for Fabio Fogninii as he is attempting to became the first Italian to win 4 titles in one season.

[vella85]

As an Australian I am shocked to see Bernard Tomic win a ATP final which ended a three-year drought. Tomic was behind 3-6 in the third set tiebreak before he fought back to win and beat Fabio Fognini. This was Tomic's first ATP title since 2015 and will not jump from No.123 in the rankings to No.76, making him the fifth-ranked Australian man. Now he must continue on with this form and not let it slip like he normally does.

Oh wow, after 3 long years he finally won. LOL. It was really dramatic as he was behind in the first set and had to climb back and saves four match points to win the Chengdu Open. Isn't he the guy who says ""I just count my millions" for not qualifying to play at Australian Open? It was also a disappointment for Fabio Fogninii as he is attempting to became the first Italian to win 4 titles in one season.

Yes this is the guy that said "I just count my millions" lol I'm just hoping that he now takes tennis more serious because if he does he has shown early on in his career that he can match it with the best and be a top tennis player. Time will tell if he has changed his attitude. Well there is still time for Fognini to get that 4th title this season with many tournaments still left in the year and most top players not competing in most of them so his chances are high to achieve this.

[Juggy777]

As an Australian I am shocked to see Bernard Tomic win a ATP final which ended a three-year drought. Tomic was behind 3-6 in the third set tiebreak before he fought back to win and beat Fabio Fognini. This was Tomic's first ATP title since 2015 and will not jump from No.123 in the rankings to No.76, making him the fifth-ranked Australian man. Now he must continue on with this form and not let it slip like he normally does.

It was a dramatic finish for the guy who keeps on saying he counts his millions, and is not serious about playing tennis. Three years is indeed a very long wait for him, and I do hope this victory acts as a catalyst for his carrier. It'll be interesting to see if he can continue his form and go on to challenge top seeds, he has more sterner tests ahead which shall go on to define his carrier.

[Baofeng]

As an Australian I am shocked to see Bernard Tomic win a ATP final which ended a three-year drought. Tomic was behind 3-6 in the third set tiebreak before he fought back to win and beat Fabio Fognini. This was Tomic's first ATP title since 2015 and will not jump from No.123 in the rankings to No.76, making him the fifth-ranked Australian man. Now he must continue on with this form and not let it slip like he normally does.

It was a dramatic finish for the guy who keeps on saying he counts his millions, and is not serious about playing tennis. Three years is indeed a very long wait for him, and I do hope this victory acts as a catalyst for his carrier. It'll be interesting to see if he can continue his form and go on to challenge top seeds, he has more sterner tests ahead which shall go on to define his carrier.

I agree, it was a shocker to see him won after a long career drought. I don't know what he chooses tennis because he doesn't seems to take its seriously as we all know that tennis players are all passionate about the sports and not just play for the money. But Tomic is different, his very controversial indeed but I do hope that he can at least play for the Australian Open 2019 and let's see how he does this time.

[vella85]

As an Australian I am shocked to see Bernard Tomic win a ATP final which ended a three-year drought. Tomic was behind 3-6 in the third set tiebreak before he fought back to win and beat Fabio Fognini. This was Tomic's first ATP title since 2015 and will not jump from No.123 in the rankings to No.76, making him the fifth-ranked Australian man. Now he must continue on with this form and not let it slip like he normally does.

It was a dramatic finish for the guy who keeps on saying he counts his millions, and is not serious about playing tennis. Three years is indeed a very long wait for him, and I do hope this victory acts as a catalyst for his carrier. It'll be interesting to see if he can continue his form and go on to challenge top seeds, he has more sterner tests ahead which shall go on to define his carrier.

I agree, it was a shocker to see him won after a long career drought. I don't know what he chooses tennis because he doesn't seems to take its seriously as we all know that tennis players are all passionate about the sports and not just play for the money. But Tomic is different, his very controversial indeed but I do hope that he can at least play for the Australian Open 2019 and let's see how he does this time.

Yeah I think the Australian Open will be his target to perform a lot better and maybe even challenge to make the 4th round or finals of the Australian Open. If he is able to achieve this then he could earn back some respect from the tennis fans and players. Tomic is one player to watch next year if he gets his head right as like I said he has shown that he can match it with the best when he is in form and firing. First lets see how he ends the year, maybe he could get another title under his belt heading into the 2019 season.