US Open [Men] 2026 - Grand Slam

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You think? I always saw Lendl as the gatekeeper, not Wilander. I never really saw a definitive passing of the torch moment to be honest - more a gradual shift.

IMO, Lendl was the true "gatekeeper" of that time, but his grip was loosening w/ the emergence of Becker & Edberg! He was better than them, but each gave him heartburn during that period! Wilander was barely a placeholder IMO! He took defensive tennis to new heights of boredom! I couldn't watch him; win or lose! He was more an annoyance to Lendl as well, but instead of constant attack, it was Mats retrieval skills that unnerved Ivan at a few major events; '85 FO, '88 USO & YEC! :astonished-face::yawningface::fearful-face::face-with-hand-over-mouth:
 
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IMO, Lendl was the true "gatekeeper" of that time, but his grip was loosening w/ the emergence of Becker & Edberg! He was better than them, but each gave him heartburn during that period! Wilander was barely a placeholder IMO! He took defensive tennis to new heights of boredom! I couldn't watch him; win or lose! He was more an annoyance to Lendl as well, but instead of constant attack, it was Mats retrieval skills that unnerved Ivan at a few major events; '85 FO, '88 USO & YEC! :astonished-face::yawningface::fearful-face::face-with-hand-over-mouth:
I think Wilander was an anomaly. He fit the time perfectly. The transition from wood to more modern rackets. I actually think he wouldn't have been as successful if the era of wood had continued, nor would he have been as successful if he was fully in the era of modern rackets. But that transition period? It was perfect for him.

Lendl was defo the gate keeper. Everyone after him had to take on some of what he did so well, particularly in terms of professionalism
 

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#1 seed out there struggling on Ashe w/ Sonego.
what was the play like. Was Sasha playing poorly (not that he would need to as Sonego is decent enough). I'm just trying to get a sense of if he's just playing his way into the tournament
 

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what was the play like. Was Sasha playing poorly (not that he would need to as Sonego is decent enough). I'm just trying to get a sense of if he's just playing his way into the tournament
I just watched the highlights and he was in big trouble. The summarisers said he was nervous early.



Managed to hang in there and take it in the 5th.
 

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I just watched the highlights and he was in big trouble. The summarisers said he was nervous early.



Managed to hang in there and take it in the 5th.

ah ok. If it's nerves then perhaps he can work his way into the tournament
 

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Recap of yesterday's activity:
Nakatomi flames out in straights
Jodar follows suit
Hair dude gone in 4
Chuck drops his first set of the tourney then rallies
Foe, Paul, Meddy, Tits, Lehecka, Buse, Bublik, Shapo, D-Minor, the Djoke assassin and the French cousins all come through
 

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That's it for him. I am off the bandwagon and will join el dude on the sidelines.
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Recap of yesterday's activity:
Nakatomi flames out in straights
Jodar follows suit
Hair dude gone in 4
Chuck drops his first set of the tourney then rallies
Foe, Paul, Meddy, Tits, Lehecka, Buse, Bublik, Shapo, D-Minor, the Djoke assassin and the French cousins all come through
Did those young dudes over play themselves on the last part of the American hard court swing..
 
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I am doing some work and happened to see a point on tv , between Zverev and Halys....It was the replica of that amazing point between Agassi and Federer, where Roger hits an amazing dig lob with the flick of his wrist. Halys did the same. Wow.
 
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I am doing some work and happened to see a point on tv , between Zverev and Halys....It was the replica of that amazing point between Agassi and Federer, where Roger hits an amazing dig lob with the flick of his wrist. Halys did the same. Wow.
Zed is definitely has played himself into the tournament.
 

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Zed went the scenic route again last night. I went to sleep when they were in the 3rd.
 
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