Metz tournament final will be played today and the two finalists are bublik and sonego it was not expected but we have seen a godd performance from these players so its totally deserved but sonego was the one to stand out the most he run through his opponents easily i think he is the favourite and will win but not easily i think the score will be 2 1 for sonego.
you were right about Sonego winning but I wasn't not a three setter, Bublik put up a fight in the first set but he gave up in the second set, Sonego didn't give a lot of chances and started pushing early in the set which definitely destroyed the fighting spirit and hope I Bublik. 
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There are a number of potential number 1 players in the world. Alcaraz is the best candidate, but Jack Sinner and Casper Ruud are also close. Frankly, it was also time for the era of Djokovic and Nadal to be dethroned. It is actually unimaginable how long they have been in service with Federer. The last time such a thing happened was with the Americans Pete Sampras And Andre Agassi. There was also a lot of competition back then. If I could point to the new number 1 in the world for the future, it would be the current number 1, Alcaraz. And so young too. Maybe Nadal wants to coach Alcaraz.
Metz tournament final will be played today and the two finalists are bublik and sonego it was not expected but we have seen a godd performance from these players so its totally deserved but sonego was the one to stand out the most he run through his opponents easily i think he is the favourite and will win but not easily i think the score will be 2 1 for sonego.
I lost track of the Metz competition. Final today was won by Sonego in 2 sets, 7-6, 6-2.
It looks like it was battle royal in the first set and then Sonego had an easy run in
the second. Nice win for him but they were unexpected finalists really, considering
some of the quality opposition like Medvedev, Korda and Hurkacz.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
I thought the same when I saw Nadal crying after Federer's finale game. It seemed as if the situation was something he already feels himself to be very close to. I would say that could be one explanation for him crying.
Regarding Alcaraz and his game style, that's very true and it is almost the same as Nadal. It is all about power while Federer indeed made tennis look like an elegant sport. I think there isn't really a player right now who comes close to Federer's style. It's also his light movements that made it look easy and not so powerful. It was more about precision and strategy.
I think that was the fun part about the big three guys. Everyone had his own style.
Unfortunately I couldnt get to watch that match, I can just get the interviews and 3 minutes
of highlights. I would have loved to watch Federer and Nadal pairing up for the last time.
It was amazing to see the close bond between the two guys, holding hands and the emotions
shared by them both. I thought too that maybe Nadal sees his career ending closer on the horizon.
Not every top sports person gets to retire on their terms but it was great that Roger got to play
a final match competitively with a close friend and top rival.
The sport doesnt end there though, the younger generation are already making their
mark, particularly Alcaraz.
Yes and Federer confirmed my former post where I said that I believe he intentionally chose the Laver Cup because it is the perfect stage to get the spotlight he deserves without taking away attention from other important events at a tournament like a final and also ATP points.
Regarding Alcaraz, I definitely do agree and I believe that he is the only player right now who might be able to go a similar way as the big three. He seems to also be different from Zverev or Tsitsipas or Medvedev, all of which have their frequent lows in their performance. Alcaraz seems to be carrying the inner fire to keep up his game for a long period of time and not just a couple of tournaments per year. He has this comeback mentality and amazing strength to make it very far.
I am absolutely looking forward to seeing him play a couple of matches against Nadal and Djokovic, hopefully some huge finals. But as soon as the last two GOATs are gone I don't see anyone (yet) to outrank Alcaraz in the medium to long term.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
In Alcaraz's case, I feel it's way too early to make arguments like these. Nadal was only a topspin player in his early days but later on managed to heavily expand his offensive arsenal - and because of the way he started he actually didn't receive enough credit for it.
Alcaraz is still 19 years old, he's got all the time in the world to hone his skills. He has the talent to be one of the greats - and he will almost certainly be an exciting and elegant player to watch.
We can't really expect there's a new Federer around the corner, because the elegance with which he played is unparalleled in the world of tennis. Alcaraz might be the closest we get in the years to come.
Federer's last game turned out to be really emotional - and it was also great to see him pairing with Nadal to close off his career teamed up with his biggest opponent.
The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
It was very nice to see two tennis greats, Federer and Nadal, playing together. An unforgettable experience.The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
Federer and Nadal were great rivals but also close friends.
The two really played a lot of great and memorable matches, and it's really a shame that one had to say goodbye to tennis, and probably the other won't be playing for a long time either.
The era of tennis romance is over, it's time for some new, young tennis champions.
How much longer can Djokovic and Nadal manage to play and win GS tournaments?
It is inevitable that all the greats will eventually have to retire one day. That is just how it works. There is no doubt that the greats are going to be replaced by the young blood who are ultimately going to change the game in the future. However, it is very sad to know that one of the greatest players of this game is not going to be able to play any longer. I also believe that after a brief period of time Nadal is also going to retire. Despite the fact that this is sad for me, I am also glad to see that a lot of young players are beginning to come forward as a result of this. They are going to carry on and be the future of tennis.
Throughout my childhood, I aspired to see Roger Federer defeat Rafael Nadal in countless matches. For the first time in his professional career, he faced Rafa in a doubles match, and it's fitting that he ended his career with Rafa. All the fans around the world were moved by the match, but he was obviously moved even more by it. In spite of the heartbreak of this goodbye, Rafa and Roger created a rivalry unlike any other.
Federer's last game turned out to be really emotional - and it was also great to see him pairing with Nadal to close off his career teamed up with his biggest opponent.
The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
It was very nice to see two tennis greats, Federer and Nadal, playing together. An unforgettable experience.The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
Federer and Nadal were great rivals but also close friends.
The two really played a lot of great and memorable matches, and it's really a shame that one had to say goodbye to tennis, and probably the other won't be playing for a long time either.
The era of tennis romance is over, it's time for some new, young tennis champions.
How much longer can Djokovic and Nadal manage to play and win GS tournaments?
It is inevitable that all the greats will eventually have to retire one day. That is just how it works. There is no doubt that the greats are going to be replaced by the young blood who are ultimately going to change the game in the future. However, it is very sad to know that one of the greatest players of this game is not going to be able to play any longer. I also believe that after a brief period of time Nadal is also going to retire. Despite the fact that this is sad for me, I am also glad to see that a lot of young players are beginning to come forward as a result of this. They are going to carry on and be the future of tennis.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
I thought the same when I saw Nadal crying after Federer's finale game. It seemed as if the situation was something he already feels himself to be very close to. I would say that could be one explanation for him crying.
Regarding Alcaraz and his game style, that's very true and it is almost the same as Nadal. It is all about power while Federer indeed made tennis look like an elegant sport. I think there isn't really a player right now who comes close to Federer's style. It's also his light movements that made it look easy and not so powerful. It was more about precision and strategy.
I think that was the fun part about the big three guys. Everyone had his own style.
Yep and that's what really separates the big 3 or at least big 4 when Murray was healthy during this competition run. Each has it's own style of playing, in boxing, style makes fight and this goes with tennis. There were times that Federer will have the upper hand, but Nadal will come back in clay court tournaments. Djokovic has the mentality of both and Murray can match either stride by stride.
So hopefully if there will be a big 3 in the future that will be dominating as this guys then it's going to be very fun and exciting to watch their careers grow and fighting against each others specially in grand slams.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
I agree, Alcaraz is a great tennis talent and could become the new great tennis champion, but it is still too early to say if he will reach the level of Federer and win 20 GS.
However, I am absolutely sure of one thing. Never again in tennis will we see three great tennis players like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, who together won 63 GS and lasted almost 20 years.
Something like that will never happen again and I think we are all privileged because we lived in an age when we could enjoy the great tennis matches of the three greats. I thank them for everything.
In other individual sports, we may have had situations where we had two champions at the top, but never three like in tennis.
Metz tournament final will be played today and the two finalists are bublik and sonego it was not expected but we have seen a godd performance from these players so its totally deserved but sonego was the one to stand out the most he run through his opponents easily i think he is the favourite and will win but not easily i think the score will be 2 1 for sonego.
I am really sad. I didn't think i would be this impressed. His retirement from tennis really affected me. Also shedding tears with Nadal. In fact, with the retirement of each legend, the path to becoming a legend is opened for other names. The first leaf fall of the big 3 competition has taken place. It is very difficult to face the fact that it is the farewell of one of the greatest beauties of my youth in the name of sports, that i will not be able to watch it again, that i will not be able to watch a great character, an inspiration to people, on the courts with a racket in hand. The cruelty of time made me feel old. The rivalry seemed like it would never end.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
You are completely right about this. It was these players who made many people love tennis. We have enjoyed watching the rivalry between these players in recent years, everything they do off the court has attracted the attention of millions and they are names that are deeply admired.
The time when Nadal will also retire is pretty close.
Now a new generation is coming, we will get used to watching the stars here and we will talk about these names for the next 15 years
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
I thought the same when I saw Nadal crying after Federer's finale game. It seemed as if the situation was something he already feels himself to be very close to. I would say that could be one explanation for him crying.
Regarding Alcaraz and his game style, that's very true and it is almost the same as Nadal. It is all about power while Federer indeed made tennis look like an elegant sport. I think there isn't really a player right now who comes close to Federer's style. It's also his light movements that made it look easy and not so powerful. It was more about precision and strategy.
I think that was the fun part about the big three guys. Everyone had his own style.
Unfortunately I couldnt get to watch that match, I can just get the interviews and 3 minutes
of highlights. I would have loved to watch Federer and Nadal pairing up for the last time.
It was amazing to see the close bond between the two guys, holding hands and the emotions
shared by them both. I thought too that maybe Nadal sees his career ending closer on the horizon.
Not every top sports person gets to retire on their terms but it was great that Roger got to play
a final match competitively with a close friend and top rival.
The sport doesnt end there though, the younger generation are already making their
mark, particularly Alcaraz.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
I thought the same when I saw Nadal crying after Federer's finale game. It seemed as if the situation was something he already feels himself to be very close to. I would say that could be one explanation for him crying.
Regarding Alcaraz and his game style, that's very true and it is almost the same as Nadal. It is all about power while Federer indeed made tennis look like an elegant sport. I think there isn't really a player right now who comes close to Federer's style. It's also his light movements that made it look easy and not so powerful. It was more about precision and strategy.
I think that was the fun part about the big three guys. Everyone had his own style.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
Anyone watching the match between BERRETTINI and FELIX AUGER ALIASSIME. Every point seems to be pressure point, the tie break have been going on for 18+ minutes. Finally set was won 713-611 by BERRETTINI. The tie breaker moments were that good to watch. Legendary players surrounded and such a performance from the young players is really nice to see.
And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer's last game turned out to be really emotional - and it was also great to see him pairing with Nadal to close off his career teamed up with his biggest opponent.
The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
It was very nice to see two tennis greats, Federer and Nadal, playing together. An unforgettable experience.
Federer and Nadal were great rivals but also close friends.
The two really played a lot of great and memorable matches, and it's really a shame that one had to say goodbye to tennis, and probably the other won't be playing for a long time either.
The era of tennis romance is over, it's time for some new, young tennis champions.
How much longer can Djokovic and Nadal manage to play and win GS tournaments?
Federer's last game turned out to be really emotional - and it was also great to see him pairing with Nadal to close off his career teamed up with his biggest opponent.
The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
The tennis was good as well - I honestly thought that, considering that it was in an exhibition tournament, Tiafoe and Sock would let them have it.
Still - I understand them as well - for the rest of their lives they'll get to say that they beat Federer and Nadal
Eventually it doesn't really matter who won though.
Farewell Roger, you will be missed.
.... But there are still a lot of young players that can be the next Federer.
mmm personally I am really skeptic about "a lot" of young players that can be the next Federer.
He was an impressive player from the scratch in his first matches...
what is certain, however, is that tennis from a certain point of view has become much faster and more technical, a style of play very "similar" to that adopted by Federer
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