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I am sure all tennis fans are keenly watching this year's tourney and the women's matches today are going to be a cracker. My eyes are firmly on Sabalenka vs Osaka. Naomi is playing brilliant tennis in the last few weeks and I feel she could conceivably defeat Aryna. I still have Aryna going all the way especially if she navigates her next two matches.

After her loss to Eala at wimbledon today, it seems like this slump is going to continue for a bit longer. Iga has not won a title since seoul 2025 and has only made one semi this year, in Rome.

Her issues are highlighted well enough imo (decline in mental toughness, technical changes and problems with serve + forehand, better competition) but have either persisted or worsened over the course of this year. It seems like these are deep rooted and cannot be papered over with by some purple patch like she had last year (Wimby 25 - Cinci 25), hiring a new coach, and arguably even firing her psychologist.

What can she do to reverse these issues?

So, I grew up in the 80's with great men's (and womens) tennis. By the time we hit 2005, Sampras was the best ever. Then, something crazy happened...Federer and Nadal, probably the two most popular men's players ever, battled it out in both of their primes....then Nadal taking over late, even after many injuries...all the while Djokovic quietly became an assasin while overlapping 75% of Federrer and Nadals careers....who is the best ever? Based on grand slams, its Djokovic...the popular and biased vote would say Federrer or Nadal. I want to say Fedderer or Nadal...BUT...the answer is probably Djokovic. Djokovic has 24 grand slams and is still going...Nadal 22 and Roger 20...your unbiased opinions?

So I signed up for the annual tennis channel because our cable provider wants way too much for the tennis channel and it sucks because we can’t watch an entire Wimbledon match, just the small matches. Does anyone know where to watch the entire re-run of a whole game? As not everyone can watch matches live because of the time they air live.

It’s just crazy how it cost $12 a month / $110 annually, yet we can’t watch a re-run of matches.

For a player widely considered one of the greatest of all time, the remarkable part is that Djokovic is still trading blows with Alcaraz, Sinner and Fonseca at 39 but his Grand Slam story has quietly changed. He’s reaching the same deep rounds, just not closing them out with the automatic inevitability of his peak: finals and semis in 2024, 2025, the 2026 Australian Open loss to Alcaraz, and the five‑set defeat to Fonseca at Roland Garros after a two‑set lead.

Now he arrives at Wimbledon 2026 at 39 years old, seeded seventh, still chasing a standalone record 25th major and an eighth Wimbledon that would make him the oldest men’s champion in tournament history. Jannik Sinner is a heavy odds‑on favourite to defend his title, while Djokovic sits as a clear but distant second choice.

If the seeds behave, Djokovic’s path from the second week looks something like:

• R4: Fonseca already beat him at Roland Garros but it’s Grass now.
• QF: No.3 seed Félix – big serve, streaky but dangerous on grass.
• SF: Defending champion and world No.1 Jannik Sinner , heavy favourite for the title with 60–65% implied odds, already in his half of the draw.

With Alcaraz out injured and Sinner installed as the odds‑on favourite, this Wimbledon feels like the clearest stage yet for a possible Sinner–Djokovic semi that could decide the whole tournament.

**Not a flame‑war thread,** more about how we’d frame a hypothetical 25th Slam in 2026: as part of a never ending record chase, or as the moment where a legend signs off his absolute peak and moves fully into the longevity chapter.

I realize this might get me destroyed in a tennis community, but I’m genuinely curious. I play tennis and enjoy it a lot. But watching full matches? Nah, I just can’t get into it.

Every so often, people I play with ask, “Did you watch that Sabalenka match?” and I’m sitting there like… no, I just like hitting the ball.

For some reason, watching sport in general doesn’t really click for me unless it’s boxing and Usyk is involved. Tennis is fun to play, but as a spectator thing, my brain just doesn’t lock in.

Anyone else like this, or am I broken?

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For a player widely considered one of the greatest of all time, the remarkable part is that Djokovic is still trading blows with Alcaraz, Sinner and Fonseca at 38–39 — but his Grand Slam story has quietly changed. He’s reaching the same deep rounds, just not closing them out with the automatic inevitability of his peak: finals and semis in 2024–25, the 2026 Australian Open loss to Alcaraz, and the five‑set defeat to Fonseca at Roland Garros after a two‑set lead.

Now he arrives at Wimbledon 2026 at 39 years old, seeded seventh, still chasing a standalone record 25th major and an eighth Wimbledon that would make him the oldest men’s champion in tournament history. Jannik Sinner is a heavy odds‑on favourite to defend his title, while Djokovic sits as a clear but distant second choice.

If the seeds behave, Djokovic’s path from the second week looks something like:

• R4: Fonseca – Fonseca already beat him at Roland Garros but it’s Grass now.
• QF: No.3 seed Félix Auger‑Aliassime – big serve, streaky but dangerous on grass.
• SF: Defending champion and world No.1 Jannik Sinner – heavy favourite for the title with 60–65% implied odds, already in his half of the draw.

With Alcaraz out injured and Sinner installed as the odds‑on favourite, this Wimbledon feels like the clearest stage yet for a possible Sinner–Djokovic semi that could decide the whole tournament.

Not a flame‑war thread — more about how we’d frame a hypothetical 25th Slam in 2026: as part of a never‑ending record chase, or as the moment where a legend signs off his absolute peak and moves fully into the longevity chapter.

The fact he doesn't try to improve his game on the surface and doesn't seem to care about Wimbledon is crazy to me.

It's Wimbledon after all. And I think any professional player should be passionate to compete there.

The fact he doesn't seem to care about competing at Wimbledon tells me he's got strange values as a tennis pro.

Tried both Vcore Ezone 100 300g
So clunky, so hard to swing
The ball just fly
I don’t get the hype
A pure drive can easily beat them.

98s are better than 100 imo.

Just before the start of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, just thought about how I would rank the Wimbledon Men's Singles Finals since 2000 as there have been 25 so far.

25. 2002 (Hewitt defeated Nalbandian 6-1, 6-3, 6-2). Just a forgettable predictable one-sided final.

26. 2017 (Federer defeated Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4). Most disappointing final but Federer was on another level that year. Cilic's injury made it a non-contest though.

27. 2018 (Djokovic defeated Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6). Obviously Anderson was spent but a competitive third set ranked it above the other two.

28. 2010 (Nadal defeated Berdych 6-3, 7-5, 6-4). Competitive in all three sets but Nadal was never losing this one.

29. 2024 (Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6). Only this high because Djokovic was on the receiving end and Alcaraz struggled over the line in the third.

30. 2005 (Federer defeated Roddick 6-2, 7-6, 6-4). This was just Federer at his best and Roddick had no chance.

31. 2003 (Federer defeated Philippoussis 7-6, 6-2, 7-6). Most notable for being Federer's first major win but that is all this final is remembered for.

32. 2021 (Djokovic vs Berrettini 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3). Was entertaining but taking out the straight set finals, this one was the weakest. Djokovic really should have done this in three sets tbh.

33. 2022 (Djokovic defeated Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6). Good match but the scoreline sort of tells the story of the match.

34. 2011 (Djokovic defeated Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3). Maybe low for some people but compared to the other finals, this had two easy sets and that has to hurt it's ranking.

35. 2016 (Murray defeated Raonic 6-4, 7-6, 7-6). High quality straight set affair. This was peak Murray.

36. 2025 (Sinner defeated Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4). Probably an inevitable letdown from the French Open Final but this was a good match. Sinner was just superb this match.

37. 2015 (Djokovic defeated Federer 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3). First two sets were excellent but Federer's level dropped off quite a bit last two sets. Peak Djokovic at this point.

38. 2006 (Federer defeated Nadal 6-0, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3). A proper this is my house moment. Federer showing Nadal who is the best on grass and setting the stage for the next two years.

39. 2013 (Murray defeated Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4). The background to this match raises it this high tbf. The pressure Murray overcome is stuff of legend. The only appropriate way that the drought could be broken by beating the World Number One in straight sets. That final game as well.

40. 2004 (Federer defeated Roddick 4-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4). Excellent battle. Roddick at his servebot and forehand best and Federer confirming himself as the best player in the world.

41. 2000 (Sampras defeating Rafter 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2). This was a perfect end to the Sampras era. Finishing in the dead of night. Breaking the then GS record.

42. 2012 (Federer defeated Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4). Murray throwing everything at Federer. Federer's class keeping him in the game. Outdoors then indoors. Federer equalling Sampras' Wimbledon record. Excellent final.

43. 2019 (Djokovic defeated Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12). Should have been Federer's last title but it wasn't the best match if we are being honest. Only this high because it went five sets.

44. 2001 (Ivanišević defeated Rafter 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7). The people's final. Excellent atmosphere. Back and forth. Goran kicking the net. The final game and the fairytale ending.

45. 2023 (Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4). The changing of the guard. The tiebreak. The 20-minute game. Djokovic's Centre Court record broken. Federer's Wimbledon record protected. The moment when Alcaraz said that he was the next one.

46. 2014 (Djokovic defeated Federer 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4). Epic final. The fourth set comeback by Federer. Djokovic holding on to win the fifth. So few unforced errors. Legendary final.

47. 2007 (Federer defeated Nadal 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-2). Another high-quality final which Nadal should have won. The first hawkeye final. Federer's clutch serving enabling him to complete his five in a row.

48. 2009 (Federer defeated Roddick 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14). The servebot final, the endless final. Roddick suffering the toughest defeat ever. Federer breaking Sampras' GS record and getting redemption for 2008.

1.2008 (Nadal defeated Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7). The Greatest Match Ever.

Has anyone suffered from painful tennis toe injuries? Is there anything that can be done to treat this without pausing playing tennis? I got checked with a doctor and she recommended me to change my shoes and stop playing tennis for few weeks which I really can’t.

For context: I switched to Adidas from asics mainly to get better durable soles. While the shoe durability is better, it has led to severe tennis toes on both my feet.

Please discuss who is the men's tennis GOAT. Try and prove your point with some stats/data, this is a stats sub after all.

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