Watching Tennis in MPLS
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Pedestrian in Minneapolis watching Tennis
Gotta start a podcast obvi
News: Chris Eubanks has announced his retirement from tennis.
Not surprising, he is a great commentator already for both Tennis Channel and ESPN and I don't think he wanted to grind the challenger circuit again after the incredible run in Miami and Wimbledon in 2023, got into the Top 30.
Not surprising, he is a great commentator already for both Tennis Channel and ESPN and I don't think he wanted to grind the challenger circuit again after the incredible run in Miami and Wimbledon in 2023, got into the Top 30.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Gotta start a podcast obvi
Carlos missed like 4 of the magical shots. A few too many errors. Tough match for Carlitos.
November 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Carlos missed like 4 of the magical shots. A few too many errors. Tough match for Carlitos.
Sinner, right?
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face each other in the championship match of the ATP Finals.
The two best players in the world will battle it out for the last big title of 2025… What more can we ask for?
Who wins? 🇪🇸🇮🇹
The two best players in the world will battle it out for the last big title of 2025… What more can we ask for?
Who wins? 🇪🇸🇮🇹
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sinner, right?
Nothing Major moved to the top of my list. I feel a bit ashamed.
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Nothing Major moved to the top of my list. I feel a bit ashamed.
We are back to the Sinner machine narrative for sure.
Jannik Sinner has won 29 consecutive matches on indoor hard courts.
He ties Roger Federer for the 5th longest win streak on indoor hard courts of all-time.
The last time Jannik lost a match on indoor hard courts was 2 years ago.
Try to wrap your head around that.
🇮🇹🦊
He ties Roger Federer for the 5th longest win streak on indoor hard courts of all-time.
The last time Jannik lost a match on indoor hard courts was 2 years ago.
Try to wrap your head around that.
🇮🇹🦊
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We are back to the Sinner machine narrative for sure.
Shelton had a good year and it feels a bit under appreciated because everyone knows the potential is incredible.
He needs to button a few aspects of his game and with experience the decision making will get better.
Just hope he stays healthy!
He needs to button a few aspects of his game and with experience the decision making will get better.
Just hope he stays healthy!
Sinner d. Shelton 6-3 7-6 at ATP Finals
Another Jannik masterclass
Already qualified for the SF, but he finishes 3-0 in the Borg group without dropping a set
19 consecutive sets won against Ben
16 consecutive sets won in Turin
Bringing immaculate tennis day in & day out
Ultimate tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
Another Jannik masterclass
Already qualified for the SF, but he finishes 3-0 in the Borg group without dropping a set
19 consecutive sets won against Ben
16 consecutive sets won in Turin
Bringing immaculate tennis day in & day out
Ultimate tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Shelton had a good year and it feels a bit under appreciated because everyone knows the potential is incredible.
He needs to button a few aspects of his game and with experience the decision making will get better.
Just hope he stays healthy!
He needs to button a few aspects of his game and with experience the decision making will get better.
Just hope he stays healthy!
Cool.
We get the rematch in a few days.
My gut tells me something weird is going to happen in the next few days.
We get the rematch in a few days.
My gut tells me something weird is going to happen in the next few days.
Carlos Alcaraz wins 6²-7⁷, 7-5, 6-3 against Taylor Fritz
A grueling 2 hour and 47 minute high quality battle. Fritz may not have won, but he made Carlos earn it, and 14 minute hold early in the 2nd set proved to be extremely pivotal. 1 win away from YE #1.
📸 Antonio Calanni/AP Photo
A grueling 2 hour and 47 minute high quality battle. Fritz may not have won, but he made Carlos earn it, and 14 minute hold early in the 2nd set proved to be extremely pivotal. 1 win away from YE #1.
📸 Antonio Calanni/AP Photo
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cool.
We get the rematch in a few days.
My gut tells me something weird is going to happen in the next few days.
We get the rematch in a few days.
My gut tells me something weird is going to happen in the next few days.
I don't know what to think of Ben going into 2026.
Gotta believe he'll keep improving but it must be depressing for him looking at the 4 ahead of him who can't beat right now.
Gotta believe he'll keep improving but it must be depressing for him looking at the 4 ahead of him who can't beat right now.
Alexander Zverev wins 6-3, 7⁸-6⁶ against Ben Shelton
Wins the last 5 points after Shelton had 3 set points, 2 on his serve. Zverev let out a huge roar, he seemed very nervous late in that tiebreak, got a few key errors from Ben, but a win is a win.
📸 Christophe Ena/AP Photo
Wins the last 5 points after Shelton had 3 set points, 2 on his serve. Zverev let out a huge roar, he seemed very nervous late in that tiebreak, got a few key errors from Ben, but a win is a win.
📸 Christophe Ena/AP Photo
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I don't know what to think of Ben going into 2026.
Gotta believe he'll keep improving but it must be depressing for him looking at the 4 ahead of him who can't beat right now.
Gotta believe he'll keep improving but it must be depressing for him looking at the 4 ahead of him who can't beat right now.
Get ready for a year of "will he won't he"
It's going to be miserable
It's going to be miserable
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Get ready for a year of "will he won't he"
It's going to be miserable
It's going to be miserable
Anna Leigh Waters is ridiculous
Ooooops sorry!
Ooooops sorry!
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Anna Leigh Waters is ridiculous
Ooooops sorry!
Ooooops sorry!
That felt like the median Alcaraz winning match. We got the hot start, the dip, the tight tiebreaker, the demolish set and a few highlight reel points.
I think the court is too fast though and Sinner will have the advantage if they meet in the final.
I think the court is too fast though and Sinner will have the advantage if they meet in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz wins 7⁷-6⁵, 6-2 against Alex De Minaur
Really complicated things for himself after going up 4-1 0-40 in the opening set, but sneaked out the tiebreak and then played a great 2nd set to win the opening match of this year's ATP Finals.
📸 Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo
Really complicated things for himself after going up 4-1 0-40 in the opening set, but sneaked out the tiebreak and then played a great 2nd set to win the opening match of this year's ATP Finals.
📸 Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
That felt like the median Alcaraz winning match. We got the hot start, the dip, the tight tiebreaker, the demolish set and a few highlight reel points.
I think the court is too fast though and Sinner will have the advantage if they meet in the final.
I think the court is too fast though and Sinner will have the advantage if they meet in the final.
I can think of no better moment than right now for Novak to retire. Like tomorrow, please. Nobody wants this ego maniacal farewell tour. I can't stomach it.
Novak Djokovic is not playing the #NittoATPFinals
Wow. Shocking. Who could have predicted this? Incredibly surprised. Must have been a last minute, game day decision. 🎾
Wow. Shocking. Who could have predicted this? Incredibly surprised. Must have been a last minute, game day decision. 🎾
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I can think of no better moment than right now for Novak to retire. Like tomorrow, please. Nobody wants this ego maniacal farewell tour. I can't stomach it.
We need more Coco v Iga!
Aryna Sabalenka is the common denominator in all the best rivalries in Women's tennis right now. Whether she's playing Swiatek, Gauff, Rybakina or Anisimova you know it is a must watch event! You have to play your best to beat her and that produces elite encounters with the best in the world
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We need more Coco v Iga!
Yeah sure this drama is a nice side show but in two days it's totally irrelevant.
The only thing that matters about Turin is if Carlitos feels like playing. He might be motivated after losing to Sinner and Norrie but we'll see.
I think his mind is already in Australia. That's the glory.
The only thing that matters about Turin is if Carlitos feels like playing. He might be motivated after losing to Sinner and Norrie but we'll see.
I think his mind is already in Australia. That's the glory.
Updated ATP Race:
The draw came out for Turin today but we still so not now the last participant. Musetti is in the Semifinals in Athens, he faces Korda tomorrow, but must win the title to make it to Turin.
If Musetti makes the Final, he would be *5* points short.
The draw came out for Turin today but we still so not now the last participant. Musetti is in the Semifinals in Athens, he faces Korda tomorrow, but must win the title to make it to Turin.
If Musetti makes the Final, he would be *5* points short.
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Yeah sure this drama is a nice side show but in two days it's totally irrelevant.
The only thing that matters about Turin is if Carlitos feels like playing. He might be motivated after losing to Sinner and Norrie but we'll see.
I think his mind is already in Australia. That's the glory.
The only thing that matters about Turin is if Carlitos feels like playing. He might be motivated after losing to Sinner and Norrie but we'll see.
I think his mind is already in Australia. That's the glory.
This is a tough one because no matter these results, Iga and Coco are still in the top 4 starting next year.
Rybakina is on fire but I just think she ends up fading next year and Pegula will never bust through her current ceiling.
Anisimova is the true wild card because if she wins it, look out.
Rybakina is on fire but I just think she ends up fading next year and Pegula will never bust through her current ceiling.
Anisimova is the true wild card because if she wins it, look out.
Semifinals at the WTA Finals tomorrow:
Jessica Pegula vs Elena Rybakina
Prediction: Rybakina in 2
Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova
Prediction: Sabalenka in 3
Jessica Pegula vs Elena Rybakina
Prediction: Rybakina in 2
Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova
Prediction: Sabalenka in 3
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is a tough one because no matter these results, Iga and Coco are still in the top 4 starting next year.
Rybakina is on fire but I just think she ends up fading next year and Pegula will never bust through her current ceiling.
Anisimova is the true wild card because if she wins it, look out.
Rybakina is on fire but I just think she ends up fading next year and Pegula will never bust through her current ceiling.
Anisimova is the true wild card because if she wins it, look out.
Tennis channel is the absolute worst. Once again the feed goes down in the middle of a good match. It sucks so much.
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Tennis channel is the absolute worst. Once again the feed goes down in the middle of a good match. It sucks so much.
Rybakina smoked Iga in those last two sets. When Iga crumbles, she falls hard.
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Rybakina smoked Iga in those last two sets. When Iga crumbles, she falls hard.
It's the bad vibes of La Defense!
They seriously need to do something about the aesthetics of these indoor tournaments.
It's so bleak and dark. The lighting is terrible, the court looks awful, it's bad vibes all around.
Plus, Carlos played terrible.
They seriously need to do something about the aesthetics of these indoor tournaments.
It's so bleak and dark. The lighting is terrible, the court looks awful, it's bad vibes all around.
Plus, Carlos played terrible.
Alcaraz said he was feeling great ahead of that match. Was playing great at practice, felt refreshed. But nothing worked out. “I’m really disappointed about my level today, & it is what it is,“ he said. “It’s a tournament where it’s really difficult for me to play well but I will figure it out.“
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It's the bad vibes of La Defense!
They seriously need to do something about the aesthetics of these indoor tournaments.
It's so bleak and dark. The lighting is terrible, the court looks awful, it's bad vibes all around.
Plus, Carlos played terrible.
They seriously need to do something about the aesthetics of these indoor tournaments.
It's so bleak and dark. The lighting is terrible, the court looks awful, it's bad vibes all around.
Plus, Carlos played terrible.
Carlos throwing it so he can get ready for the finals.
I guess Sinner ends the year at number 1?
I guess Sinner ends the year at number 1?
Cam Norrie wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 against Carlos Alcaraz
Norrie played great, Alcaraz was off, and it results in an absolute stunner in Paris, which remains Alcaraz's worst Masters 1000 by far.
📸 Joana Chan/AP Photo
Norrie played great, Alcaraz was off, and it results in an absolute stunner in Paris, which remains Alcaraz's worst Masters 1000 by far.
📸 Joana Chan/AP Photo
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Carlos throwing it so he can get ready for the finals.
I guess Sinner ends the year at number 1?
I guess Sinner ends the year at number 1?
Guess we won't be able to watch Shelton or Carlitos today.
What a terrible pile of garbage.
What a terrible pile of garbage.
Tennis Channel main goes down again. Man oh man what a garbage operation.
October 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Guess we won't be able to watch Shelton or Carlitos today.
What a terrible pile of garbage.
What a terrible pile of garbage.
Tennis Channel main goes down again. Man oh man what a garbage operation.
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Tennis Channel main goes down again. Man oh man what a garbage operation.
This Paris indoor court looks so weird on TV. I don't like it.
Indoor tennis always makes feel like we're in a future dystopia where there are no outdoors and people go crazy watching tennis.
This stadium has bad vibes.
Indoor tennis always makes feel like we're in a future dystopia where there are no outdoors and people go crazy watching tennis.
This stadium has bad vibes.
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This Paris indoor court looks so weird on TV. I don't like it.
Indoor tennis always makes feel like we're in a future dystopia where there are no outdoors and people go crazy watching tennis.
This stadium has bad vibes.
Indoor tennis always makes feel like we're in a future dystopia where there are no outdoors and people go crazy watching tennis.
This stadium has bad vibes.
I am watching PPA. Help.
October 26, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I am watching PPA. Help.
Tennis just loves crushing it's players, like who want to go to these tournaments knowing they can barely even play?
October 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Tennis just loves crushing it's players, like who want to go to these tournaments knowing they can barely even play?
No narrative shift for me. Just happy it's over.
Jannik Sinner wins 6-2, 6-4 against Carlos Alcaraz to defend his 6 Kings Slam Title
I know that this doesn't mean that much besides a bunch of prize money, but was encouraging to see Sinner go more aggressive vs Alcaraz, it being indoors definitely helped that.
📸 Adam Hunger/AP Photo
I know that this doesn't mean that much besides a bunch of prize money, but was encouraging to see Sinner go more aggressive vs Alcaraz, it being indoors definitely helped that.
📸 Adam Hunger/AP Photo
October 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
No narrative shift for me. Just happy it's over.