2021 US Open

12-09-2021 7:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117881369#Comment_117881369

Osaka is mainly the Japanese market but they won't be renewing.

Publicly they have to say they are all behind her but not getting a good brand association.

yerwanthere123 · 12-09-2021 7:34pm

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I was actually wondering last night if we could see media/endorsements stepping away from Osaka now. Raducanu won her first slam at a younger age, she seems (at least initially) more comfortable in the spotlight and she's, to be a bit blunt, better looking which rightly or wrongly matters with these things.

Also, with Raducanu being half Chinese and speaking the language she'll be able to tap into the Asian market. Can't see many companies sticking too long with Osaka if she's only popping up a few times a year.

yerwanthere123 · 12-09-2021 7:37pm

Finally fully caught up with the thread. Enjoyable match last night, my only complaint is I wish there was a third set.

Weepsie · 12-09-2021 7:42pm

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She was still bleeding after the game ended that's not a trickle of blood

Girly Gal · 12-09-2021 8:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117881924#Comment_117881924

Osaka could well be finished at the top level, doesn't seem to be able to handle the spotlight, has the talent but, her hunger and love of the game seems to be gone, think she'll be retired in 2/3 years and just going through the motions in that time, so all her endorsements will start jumping ship and Emma Raducanu is the hottest thing not only in Tennis, but, in global sport right now. Good looking young mixed race girl, who comes across really well, right now she's an advertisers dream.

Augme · 12-09-2021 8:46pm

Really looking forward to this match. I was also really looking forward to the AO though! Hopefully this is a lot more competitive. I do feel Medvedev has the best game on this service to trouble Novak.

yerwanthere123 · 12-09-2021 9:19pm

Keeping everything crossed for Medvedev here, but just can't see past either a 4 or 5 set win for Djokovic. If nothing else I just hope Djokovic doesn't canter to the win and is made to work for it.

yerwanthere123 · 12-09-2021 9:56pm

Well, he's already done a lot better than in Melbourne! The serve obviously the key issue in that set, just serving like an absolute beast. I still think Djokovic is winning, but this is at least slightly encouraging.

12-09-2021 9:57pm

Medvedev first serve unreturnable for the best returner of all time.

Djokovic needs to start "seeing" his serve more and soon.

Djokovic coming to the net a lot after serve because his ground game has not been effective against Medvedev so far.

Floppybits · 12-09-2021 9:58pm

Djokovic drops the first set as normal.

12-09-2021 10:04pm

That bad choice of slice shot off the drop shot was costly.

Medvedev's flatter shot profile causing Djokovic trouble also.

And just not on his game in general

Actually could be nerves

Itssoeasy · 12-09-2021 10:14pm

I’m watching the nfl bit I’m keeping up with the men’s final and I see Djokovic lost the first set again.

mzungu · 12-09-2021 10:18pm

When Djokovic loses the first, it's usually a sign he will kick things up a notch.

Weepsie · 12-09-2021 10:21pm

World class strop there.

12-09-2021 10:23pm

what a fookup by the US Open system in fairness tho on break point - had returned deep into the corner

Djokovic not at the races - maybe all the extra hours and pressure have caught up with him?

Floppybits · 12-09-2021 10:25pm

There goes a racket.

Augme · 12-09-2021 10:29pm

Gotta feel he is in big trouble here. Just doesn't seem to have the energy. He will rue all those unnecessary four setters.

klr87 · 12-09-2021 10:37pm

Djokovic in serious, serious trouble. He's going to need a comeback to surpass the French Open final turnaround against Tsitsipas, and then some. If he'd taken his break points this set, he might be well into this match, but nothing doing.

lostcat · 12-09-2021 10:38pm

Djokovic needs the second set, can't see him winning this from 2 down

Xander10 · 12-09-2021 10:40pm

just started watching, don't let it be a five setter, I need an early night.

gmisk · 12-09-2021 10:41pm

Not a Djokovic fan at all...but I thought he would kick things up a notch after that first set...but Medvedev really not letting him, great to see. Would be brilliant to have a new grand slam winner in the men's.

sxt · 12-09-2021 10:45pm

I wonder what would be the odds of djkovic going to the Jack's to chill out for 10 mins if he loses this set?

Hector Savage · 12-09-2021 10:46pm

This is over, well done Medvedev ...

ireallydontknow · 12-09-2021 10:47pm

God, I'm so demoralised I've had to turn it off. I really need to get some perspective! The way Medvedev is playing/serving, this would have been a tight match anyway if Djokovic was landing his first serves and had a low unforced error count. But he hasn't a hope playing as he is. That's what's so demoralising - it's not even competitive.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117882567#Comment_117882567

What happened?

12-09-2021 10:49pm

was always the worst matchup for Djokovic and Djokovic playing badly.

looks very over.

Augme · 12-09-2021 10:49pm

That was a really bad miss by Novak. He had all the time in the world.

josip · 12-09-2021 10:50pm

I still think Djokovic will turn this around and take it in 5.

That 2nd set was not as perfect for Medvedev as the 1st.

If Djokovic can get 1 break it's a different match.

12-09-2021 10:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117882675#Comment_117882675

Djokovic has break point (first one of the set and a break down) and hit a good return off second serve into the backhand corner.

the IT system called it back in the middle of the rally

so Medvedev gets first serve again on the replay

two points later Djokovic smashed his racquet

BorneTobyWilde · 12-09-2021 10:52pm

Looks like Emma will be only one making history this weekend.

Hector Savage · 12-09-2021 10:52pm

All over !!!

2021 US Open

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