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legendary
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August 26, 2019, 01:38:26 PM
That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

His mind set is really different and I think that is one factors that really sets him apart, and that winning attitude. He still challenges himself to be great every tournament and games, just like Tom Brady. Just like him, Tom even at 42, the competitive fire is still there and despite winning more trophies, both of them are hungrier. I would also like to see Roger win another US Open and that will be a feather in his cap if ever he retires. This is also interesting for Osaka, she won last year, but 2019 doesn't look good for her. And remember the umpire that worked last year between Osaka and Williams? He will not be working for either of the sister in this year's US Open.

Federer always had an attitude of never giving up irrespective of the situation, you’ll never see him complain or make excuses for his loss. If he’s determined to win the US open then he may just win it too, even at this age he’s yet hungry for success and yet wishes to add to his trophy collection. @vella85 there’s no news about him retiring, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up next year to play in this tournament.

Yeah we are yet to hear if Federer will be retiring at the end of the year but going by the way he is talking I'm thinking that he will go on another year if he is fit and healthy. I personally would love to see him win another Grand Slam before he retires as he deserves to win another one and go out on a high. 

I think he will go for another Grand Slam before he retires. Also, we haven't seen him slowing down, so I'm sure he will still chase for another Grand Slam and then see how his body will react till next year. He also master the art of taking his body and listening to it, that's why he was able to maintain his form and still perform at a high level. And it will be fitting for him to exit with a bang and raise another trophy.
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August 25, 2019, 05:58:22 PM
That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

His mind set is really different and I think that is one factors that really sets him apart, and that winning attitude. He still challenges himself to be great every tournament and games, just like Tom Brady. Just like him, Tom even at 42, the competitive fire is still there and despite winning more trophies, both of them are hungrier. I would also like to see Roger win another US Open and that will be a feather in his cap if ever he retires. This is also interesting for Osaka, she won last year, but 2019 doesn't look good for her. And remember the umpire that worked last year between Osaka and Williams? He will not be working for either of the sister in this year's US Open.

Federer always had an attitude of never giving up irrespective of the situation, you’ll never see him complain or make excuses for his loss. If he’s determined to win the US open then he may just win it too, even at this age he’s yet hungry for success and yet wishes to add to his trophy collection. @vella85 there’s no news about him retiring, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up next year to play in this tournament.

Yeah we are yet to hear if Federer will be retiring at the end of the year but going by the way he is talking I'm thinking that he will go on another year if he is fit and healthy. I personally would love to see him win another Grand Slam before he retires as he deserves to win another one and go out on a high. 
legendary
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August 25, 2019, 01:16:07 PM
That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

His mind set is really different and I think that is one factors that really sets him apart, and that winning attitude. He still challenges himself to be great every tournament and games, just like Tom Brady. Just like him, Tom even at 42, the competitive fire is still there and despite winning more trophies, both of them are hungrier. I would also like to see Roger win another US Open and that will be a feather in his cap if ever he retires. This is also interesting for Osaka, she won last year, but 2019 doesn't look good for her. And remember the umpire that worked last year between Osaka and Williams? He will not be working for either of the sister in this year's US Open.

Federer always had an attitude of never giving up irrespective of the situation, you’ll never see him complain or make excuses for his loss. If he’s determined to win the US open then he may just win it too, even at this age he’s yet hungry for success and yet wishes to add to his trophy collection. @vella85 there’s no news about him retiring, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up next year to play in this tournament.

Correct, and that right attitude really push Roger Federer to do his best and so far we have witnessed his greatness in the tennis court. Would love to see someone today, new players emulate how Roger did and copy his blue print for success. Yes, he is hungry as if he hasn't won any tournament yet,  Grin. These kind of winning attitude can be seen in other elite athlete like Tom Brady (which I mentioned) or even Michael Jordan, or Muhammad Ali in boxing.
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August 25, 2019, 11:31:12 AM
That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

His mind set is really different and I think that is one factors that really sets him apart, and that winning attitude. He still challenges himself to be great every tournament and games, just like Tom Brady. Just like him, Tom even at 42, the competitive fire is still there and despite winning more trophies, both of them are hungrier. I would also like to see Roger win another US Open and that will be a feather in his cap if ever he retires. This is also interesting for Osaka, she won last year, but 2019 doesn't look good for her. And remember the umpire that worked last year between Osaka and Williams? He will not be working for either of the sister in this year's US Open.

Federer always had an attitude of never giving up irrespective of the situation, you’ll never see him complain or make excuses for his loss. If he’s determined to win the US open then he may just win it too, even at this age he’s yet hungry for success and yet wishes to add to his trophy collection. @vella85 there’s no news about him retiring, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up next year to play in this tournament.

Well said. Federer as I have know is a real gentlemen and a player with sportsmanship. Unlike many other players, It's rare to see his temper in the field. His positivism has kept him playing even in this time of his life. Federer at 38 has crossed the age where most of the tennis players would have retired.
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August 25, 2019, 12:31:12 AM
That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

His mind set is really different and I think that is one factors that really sets him apart, and that winning attitude. He still challenges himself to be great every tournament and games, just like Tom Brady. Just like him, Tom even at 42, the competitive fire is still there and despite winning more trophies, both of them are hungrier. I would also like to see Roger win another US Open and that will be a feather in his cap if ever he retires. This is also interesting for Osaka, she won last year, but 2019 doesn't look good for her. And remember the umpire that worked last year between Osaka and Williams? He will not be working for either of the sister in this year's US Open.

Federer always had an attitude of never giving up irrespective of the situation, you’ll never see him complain or make excuses for his loss. If he’s determined to win the US open then he may just win it too, even at this age he’s yet hungry for success and yet wishes to add to his trophy collection. @vella85 there’s no news about him retiring, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up next year to play in this tournament.
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August 24, 2019, 06:11:08 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.

Exactly, we have sounded like a broken record here for years. Those young players need to really step up the plate against the big 3 otherwise they will continue to dominate this game and show their experience. Medvedev is already on the stage wherein he had matured already and have the capability to face the top 3 in the biggest show, the US Open. I think the qualifiers has started,  and the top seeds are:

1. Djokovic
2. Nadal
3. Federer
4. Thiem
5. Medvedev

Yeah we have my friend, I was looking back in this thread and I can't believe how fast time goes by as it has been a couple of years now since we started talking about the young talent. At the time it was players like Kyrgios, Thiem and Zverev who should all be challenging for Grand Slams and even winning but we are yet to see this. Medvedev has stepped up recently and looks to be the best chance for the up and coming guys as even though Thiem is ranked 4th seed I don't think he is all that good on hard courts just yet and is more suited to clay so I don't like he's chances in the US Open.

True. Reading some interview on Roger Federer:

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/roger-federer-feeling-better-ever-172004717.html

Quote
“Two years ago I came in with a back issue a little bit, I had a struggle early on with five-setters. Last year I struggled with the heat against (John) Millman. Obviously in 2016 I missed it entirely.

“We were saying on the practice court two days ago that this is probably the best I’ve felt in years coming into the US Open again, which is encouraging.

It looks like his very positive on his chance on the upcoming US Open. And that what's separate elite tennis players from the good ones. Elite players are very optimistic with there chances of winning another grandslam as opposed to many talented players we have right now, they don't have the mentality of champions like the big 3 and that is the main reason why they falter in this Grand Slams.

That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

Personally,  I also like Federer,  and it will be really perfect end that after so long time Federer win the US Open but I doubt about it.
Right now,  Djokovic is number 1 and have biggest chances to win US Open.
Nadal and Federer are behind him and don't have much chances.
In fact,  if Djokovic stay healthy and ready,  I think he have very big chance to replace Federer and win more Grand Slams in a next a few years.
I don't think that Medvedev,  Thiem or any other young player will replace this "big 3" before they retire.

I actually think that the young talent can win a Grand Slam before the big 3 retire, they just need to control their nerves when playing the big 3 in Grand Slams as they have shown that in other tournaments they can beat the big 3 however I don't think they play at their best in the other tournaments. I can see that after the big 3 retire that the Men's side will become like the Women's and we'll see many different players winning Grand Slams like we see on the Women's side. I said a while ago that I think Djokovic will surpass Federer in the future which we could see in the next 2 years.

@Kemarit

I agree my friend, Federer is very like Brady as they keep going and want to win even at their ages. I think age doesn't mean anything in sports any more as the mind is very powerful and if the player/s have the right mindset they can go on for how ever long they like as long as they body stays healthy.
legendary
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August 24, 2019, 02:05:09 PM
That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

His mind set is really different and I think that is one factors that really sets him apart, and that winning attitude. He still challenges himself to be great every tournament and games, just like Tom Brady. Just like him, Tom even at 42, the competitive fire is still there and despite winning more trophies, both of them are hungrier. I would also like to see Roger win another US Open and that will be a feather in his cap if ever he retires. This is also interesting for Osaka, she won last year, but 2019 doesn't look good for her. And remember the umpire that worked last year between Osaka and Williams? He will not be working for either of the sister in this year's US Open.
legendary
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August 24, 2019, 04:00:17 AM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.

Exactly, we have sounded like a broken record here for years. Those young players need to really step up the plate against the big 3 otherwise they will continue to dominate this game and show their experience. Medvedev is already on the stage wherein he had matured already and have the capability to face the top 3 in the biggest show, the US Open. I think the qualifiers has started,  and the top seeds are:

1. Djokovic
2. Nadal
3. Federer
4. Thiem
5. Medvedev

Yeah we have my friend, I was looking back in this thread and I can't believe how fast time goes by as it has been a couple of years now since we started talking about the young talent. At the time it was players like Kyrgios, Thiem and Zverev who should all be challenging for Grand Slams and even winning but we are yet to see this. Medvedev has stepped up recently and looks to be the best chance for the up and coming guys as even though Thiem is ranked 4th seed I don't think he is all that good on hard courts just yet and is more suited to clay so I don't like he's chances in the US Open.

True. Reading some interview on Roger Federer:

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/roger-federer-feeling-better-ever-172004717.html

Quote
“Two years ago I came in with a back issue a little bit, I had a struggle early on with five-setters. Last year I struggled with the heat against (John) Millman. Obviously in 2016 I missed it entirely.

“We were saying on the practice court two days ago that this is probably the best I’ve felt in years coming into the US Open again, which is encouraging.

It looks like his very positive on his chance on the upcoming US Open. And that what's separate elite tennis players from the good ones. Elite players are very optimistic with there chances of winning another grandslam as opposed to many talented players we have right now, they don't have the mentality of champions like the big 3 and that is the main reason why they falter in this Grand Slams.

That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.

Personally,  I also like Federer,  and it will be really perfect end that after so long time Federer win the US Open but I doubt about it.
Right now,  Djokovic is number 1 and have biggest chances to win US Open.
Nadal and Federer are behind him and don't have much chances.
In fact,  if Djokovic stay healthy and ready,  I think he have very big chance to replace Federer and win more Grand Slams in a next a few years.
I don't think that Medvedev,  Thiem or any other young player will replace this "big 3" before they retire.
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August 23, 2019, 06:49:47 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.

Exactly, we have sounded like a broken record here for years. Those young players need to really step up the plate against the big 3 otherwise they will continue to dominate this game and show their experience. Medvedev is already on the stage wherein he had matured already and have the capability to face the top 3 in the biggest show, the US Open. I think the qualifiers has started,  and the top seeds are:

1. Djokovic
2. Nadal
3. Federer
4. Thiem
5. Medvedev

Yeah we have my friend, I was looking back in this thread and I can't believe how fast time goes by as it has been a couple of years now since we started talking about the young talent. At the time it was players like Kyrgios, Thiem and Zverev who should all be challenging for Grand Slams and even winning but we are yet to see this. Medvedev has stepped up recently and looks to be the best chance for the up and coming guys as even though Thiem is ranked 4th seed I don't think he is all that good on hard courts just yet and is more suited to clay so I don't like he's chances in the US Open.

True. Reading some interview on Roger Federer:

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/roger-federer-feeling-better-ever-172004717.html

Quote
“Two years ago I came in with a back issue a little bit, I had a struggle early on with five-setters. Last year I struggled with the heat against (John) Millman. Obviously in 2016 I missed it entirely.

“We were saying on the practice court two days ago that this is probably the best I’ve felt in years coming into the US Open again, which is encouraging.

It looks like his very positive on his chance on the upcoming US Open. And that what's separate elite tennis players from the good ones. Elite players are very optimistic with there chances of winning another grandslam as opposed to many talented players we have right now, they don't have the mentality of champions like the big 3 and that is the main reason why they falter in this Grand Slams.

That is interesting to read that Federer feels that he is at he's best in years coming into this years US Open. To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing him win it again as it has been over 10 years since he last won the US Open so it would be nice to see him win it maybe for the last time.
legendary
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August 23, 2019, 02:02:40 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.

Exactly, we have sounded like a broken record here for years. Those young players need to really step up the plate against the big 3 otherwise they will continue to dominate this game and show their experience. Medvedev is already on the stage wherein he had matured already and have the capability to face the top 3 in the biggest show, the US Open. I think the qualifiers has started,  and the top seeds are:

1. Djokovic
2. Nadal
3. Federer
4. Thiem
5. Medvedev

Yeah we have my friend, I was looking back in this thread and I can't believe how fast time goes by as it has been a couple of years now since we started talking about the young talent. At the time it was players like Kyrgios, Thiem and Zverev who should all be challenging for Grand Slams and even winning but we are yet to see this. Medvedev has stepped up recently and looks to be the best chance for the up and coming guys as even though Thiem is ranked 4th seed I don't think he is all that good on hard courts just yet and is more suited to clay so I don't like he's chances in the US Open.

True. Reading some interview on Roger Federer:

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/roger-federer-feeling-better-ever-172004717.html

Quote
“Two years ago I came in with a back issue a little bit, I had a struggle early on with five-setters. Last year I struggled with the heat against (John) Millman. Obviously in 2016 I missed it entirely.

“We were saying on the practice court two days ago that this is probably the best I’ve felt in years coming into the US Open again, which is encouraging.

It looks like his very positive on his chance on the upcoming US Open. And that what's separate elite tennis players from the good ones. Elite players are very optimistic with there chances of winning another grandslam as opposed to many talented players we have right now, they don't have the mentality of champions like the big 3 and that is the main reason why they falter in this Grand Slams.
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August 22, 2019, 05:54:09 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.

Exactly, we have sounded like a broken record here for years. Those young players need to really step up the plate against the big 3 otherwise they will continue to dominate this game and show their experience. Medvedev is already on the stage wherein he had matured already and have the capability to face the top 3 in the biggest show, the US Open. I think the qualifiers has started,  and the top seeds are:

1. Djokovic
2. Nadal
3. Federer
4. Thiem
5. Medvedev

Yeah we have my friend, I was looking back in this thread and I can't believe how fast time goes by as it has been a couple of years now since we started talking about the young talent. At the time it was players like Kyrgios, Thiem and Zverev who should all be challenging for Grand Slams and even winning but we are yet to see this. Medvedev has stepped up recently and looks to be the best chance for the up and coming guys as even though Thiem is ranked 4th seed I don't think he is all that good on hard courts just yet and is more suited to clay so I don't like he's chances in the US Open.
legendary
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August 22, 2019, 04:56:08 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.

Exactly, we have sounded like a broken record here for years. Those young players need to really step up the plate against the big 3 otherwise they will continue to dominate this game and show their experience. Medvedev is already on the stage wherein he had matured already and have the capability to face the top 3 in the biggest show, the US Open. I think the qualifiers has started,  and the top seeds are:

1. Djokovic
2. Nadal
3. Federer
4. Thiem
5. Medvedev
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August 21, 2019, 06:09:32 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.

I totally agree as we have been talking about this on here for over a year now. Every time we think that one of the up and coming young talent is going to win a Grand Slam they don't because of the pressure from the top 3. I also think a lot of it is to do with being nervous playing Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in big matches like Grand Slam finals and that is why we always see the young talent lose as that is when the top 3 bring their A game where as the lead up tournaments I don't think they worry about so that is why we always see the up and coming guys beat the top 3. Lets hope we start to see a change in the US Open, we are yet to see Nadal in action so he will be fresh and ready to go for the US Open.
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August 21, 2019, 04:21:21 PM
I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.

I do hope that Medvedev will continue his strong showings, specially on a bigger stage. We have seen lots of potential players to really challenge the "Big 3", but all of them came short when they are in a Grand Slam that's why the Djokovic, Nadal and Federer continues to dominate the tennis world even at their age. If Medvedev goes on to win the US Open, then I would say yes, so it will be very interesting to see how he will do in this year US Open. Do I really wanted to see new players coming up? Definitely, but they need to prove it by winning the big tournaments in tennis.
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August 21, 2019, 03:42:59 AM
Medvedev has had a fantastic tournament and deserved the win against Djokovic as it looked like Djokovic would run away with the match and win but to Medvedev's credit he fought back strong and won it in three sets.

The final between Medvedev and Goffin was good to watch, Goffin always seems to finish second in these tournaments as Medvedev won it in straight sets and looks to be a real danger for the top 3 in the US Open. Congrats to Medvedev on the win!

Wasn't able to watch the match, but with the way Medvedev he recover and won against Djokovic I have no doubt that he can win the tournament against Goffin, no disrespect to him, but it looks like Medvedev is the potential heir and will be the next batch of champions at we all know that the big three is already again. And with this win, he will be in the top 5, and would also be one of the favorites coming the US Open. Hope he can sustain this run and see other players rising to the occasion and challenge Djokovic, Federer and Nadal for the top spot.



Medvedev has so far had a good month reaching three straight finals at the Citi Open and back to back ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, the Coupe Rogers and Western and Southern Open so he is in top form heading into the US Open and is someone who can really give Djokovic, Nadal and Federer a challenge and maybe even win it all. I am thinking about putting some money on Medvedev but I'll see just before the tournament starts as there could be more value elsewhere.
Medvedev current form is very good signal for Tennis fans as they will be able to watch some exciting tennis from new generation player and top 3 also feel some pressure as they all are struggling I watch last few matches of Medvedev and he is capable of giving tough challenge to top players in major events hopefully he will give this regularly and could be in top for next few years.

I feel that Medvedev  (who already became "black cat " for Djokovic) and Thiem will soon replace "Big 3" and become new champions.
Djokovic,  Nadal and Federer are to long on the top and people wants to see new players on the top.
They are still young and need more experience and stability but they will come on the top eventually,  in a few years.
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August 20, 2019, 07:00:30 PM
Medvedev has had a fantastic tournament and deserved the win against Djokovic as it looked like Djokovic would run away with the match and win but to Medvedev's credit he fought back strong and won it in three sets.

The final between Medvedev and Goffin was good to watch, Goffin always seems to finish second in these tournaments as Medvedev won it in straight sets and looks to be a real danger for the top 3 in the US Open. Congrats to Medvedev on the win!

Wasn't able to watch the match, but with the way Medvedev he recover and won against Djokovic I have no doubt that he can win the tournament against Goffin, no disrespect to him, but it looks like Medvedev is the potential heir and will be the next batch of champions at we all know that the big three is already again. And with this win, he will be in the top 5, and would also be one of the favorites coming the US Open. Hope he can sustain this run and see other players rising to the occasion and challenge Djokovic, Federer and Nadal for the top spot.



Medvedev has so far had a good month reaching three straight finals at the Citi Open and back to back ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, the Coupe Rogers and Western and Southern Open so he is in top form heading into the US Open and is someone who can really give Djokovic, Nadal and Federer a challenge and maybe even win it all. I am thinking about putting some money on Medvedev but I'll see just before the tournament starts as there could be more value elsewhere.
Medvedev current form is very good signal for Tennis fans as they will be able to watch some exciting tennis from new generation player and top 3 also feel some pressure as they all are struggling I watch last few matches of Medvedev and he is capable of giving tough challenge to top players in major events hopefully he will give this regularly and could be in top for next few years.
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August 20, 2019, 06:59:07 PM
Medvedev has had a fantastic tournament and deserved the win against Djokovic as it looked like Djokovic would run away with the match and win but to Medvedev's credit he fought back strong and won it in three sets.

The final between Medvedev and Goffin was good to watch, Goffin always seems to finish second in these tournaments as Medvedev won it in straight sets and looks to be a real danger for the top 3 in the US Open. Congrats to Medvedev on the win!

Wasn't able to watch the match, but with the way Medvedev he recover and won against Djokovic I have no doubt that he can win the tournament against Goffin, no disrespect to him, but it looks like Medvedev is the potential heir and will be the next batch of champions at we all know that the big three is already again. And with this win, he will be in the top 5, and would also be one of the favorites coming the US Open. Hope he can sustain this run and see other players rising to the occasion and challenge Djokovic, Federer and Nadal for the top spot.



Medvedev has so far had a good month reaching three straight finals at the Citi Open and back to back ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, the Coupe Rogers and Western and Southern Open so he is in top form heading into the US Open and is someone who can really give Djokovic, Nadal and Federer a challenge and maybe even win it all. I am thinking about putting some money on Medvedev but I'll see just before the tournament starts as there could be more value elsewhere.

Same thoughts. With the strength of his recent showings, specially this Cincy Open, he could be the one to take the crown from those champions. He was a runner up to Nadal in the Rogers Cup and then lost to Krygios in Citi open. So he is really on the hot tracks right now. So certainly, its good to put money on him entering the US Open. So lets see what will be the odds, hard to stop a player when he is on the roll.
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August 20, 2019, 06:43:15 PM
Medvedev has had a fantastic tournament and deserved the win against Djokovic as it looked like Djokovic would run away with the match and win but to Medvedev's credit he fought back strong and won it in three sets.

The final between Medvedev and Goffin was good to watch, Goffin always seems to finish second in these tournaments as Medvedev won it in straight sets and looks to be a real danger for the top 3 in the US Open. Congrats to Medvedev on the win!

Wasn't able to watch the match, but with the way Medvedev he recover and won against Djokovic I have no doubt that he can win the tournament against Goffin, no disrespect to him, but it looks like Medvedev is the potential heir and will be the next batch of champions at we all know that the big three is already again. And with this win, he will be in the top 5, and would also be one of the favorites coming the US Open. Hope he can sustain this run and see other players rising to the occasion and challenge Djokovic, Federer and Nadal for the top spot.



Medvedev has so far had a good month reaching three straight finals at the Citi Open and back to back ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, the Coupe Rogers and Western and Southern Open so he is in top form heading into the US Open and is someone who can really give Djokovic, Nadal and Federer a challenge and maybe even win it all. I am thinking about putting some money on Medvedev but I'll see just before the tournament starts as there could be more value elsewhere.
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August 19, 2019, 02:05:08 PM
Medvedev has had a fantastic tournament and deserved the win against Djokovic as it looked like Djokovic would run away with the match and win but to Medvedev's credit he fought back strong and won it in three sets.

The final between Medvedev and Goffin was good to watch, Goffin always seems to finish second in these tournaments as Medvedev won it in straight sets and looks to be a real danger for the top 3 in the US Open. Congrats to Medvedev on the win!

Wasn't able to watch the match, but with the way Medvedev he recover and won against Djokovic I have no doubt that he can win the tournament against Goffin, no disrespect to him, but it looks like Medvedev is the potential heir and will be the next batch of champions at we all know that the big three is already again. And with this win, he will be in the top 5, and would also be one of the favorites coming the US Open. Hope he can sustain this run and see other players rising to the occasion and challenge Djokovic, Federer and Nadal for the top spot.

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August 18, 2019, 06:03:11 PM
Yeah I was thinking the same with the Djokovic match however he was just too good for Carreno Busta. It is looking like Djokovic will win this tournament with almost all the top seeds going out in the early rounds except for Medvedev who might be the one to stop Djokovic.

Medvedev vs Djokovic in the semis. Medvedev defeated Rublev 6-2,6-3, and judging by the score, it looks like it was a easy match for him. So it will be a thriller, we will see if he will stop Djokovic as he is also playing good and high level tennis. Djokovic won against Poullie to set up the match.

Yep I am over Kyrgios, that is why I didn't mention it here because like we have been saying he can never control himself after winning a tournament. I just don't understand why he can't continue on with it after winning a tournament. Anyway enough said about him for now as he needs to learn to control himself a lot more and not let things get to him but not sure if he ever will.

He should never play professional tennis with that kind of attitude. I don't think that there will be a chance for him to change his mentality or behaviour inside the tennis court.

I'm watching the Djokovic and Medvedev match now and Djokovic is looking the goods right now after taking the first set 6-3 and currently in the second set it is 1-1 so hopefully Medvedev can fight back and push Djokovic to three sets.

Yes he was push to 3 sets, unfortunately it was Medvedev who won the match, 6-3, 3-6, 3-6, everyone thought that Medvedev is out, but he manage to have his second wind in the second and third set. Good call though, as you have been saying that Medvedev is really playing good tennis this week and could be the one to emerge as the most likely have the potential to be in top after the veterans retire. He will now play Goffin for the finals, Medvedev need to be aggressive in the beginning and not give Goffin a chance to have a momentum if he wanted to win the tournament.

Medvedev has had a fantastic tournament and deserved the win against Djokovic as it looked like Djokovic would run away with the match and win but to Medvedev's credit he fought back strong and won it in three sets.

The final between Medvedev and Goffin was good to watch, Goffin always seems to finish second in these tournaments as Medvedev won it in straight sets and looks to be a real danger for the top 3 in the US Open. Congrats to Medvedev on the win!
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