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Tennis: All Purpose Tennis Thread XVI

Tuggy

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As much as it was expected, Rafa's retirement is still sad.

And Gasquet is retiring after the French Open next year. Gotta figure Stan and Gael aren't far behind.
 
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In Shanghai, Sinner defeats Medvedev easily in straight sets, 6-1 6-4. Nothing too intricate tactically, Jannik is now content to play baseline tennis against Daniil and beat him at his own game.

Machac upset Carlos in straight sets 7-6 7-5 with Carlos playing really well, especially in the first set. Machac was hitting forehands on average about twelve miles per hour faster (134 km/h to 114 km/h) than Alcaraz. I wouldn't have thought that was possible but Tomas is one gnarly tennis player to contend with.

Sorry to hear about Rafa, but a little relieved, too. He's asked way too much of his body already.
 
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The Shanghai Open is sponsored by Rolex, J. P. Morgan signage is prominently displayed on centre court, a Mercedes, which will go to the winner, resides just off court, and the ballkids' gear is by Armani.

Mao must be rolling in his grave.
 
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Mensik gave it a good try but fell to Nole 6-7 6-1 6-4. Djokovic exposed a lot of weaknesses, though: backhand, ability to go down the line off either wing, inability to stay in long points, fitness. Lots of work to do.

Fritz cruised bast Goffin, 6-3 6-3. Taylor is quietly having close to a career year.
 
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