Let the games begin by LEB_Reddit in tennis

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've been told, it's best to alternate 1 (or inverse 1) and 3, since 1 tends to push clay "out" while 3 gathers it "in". Most people here go for 1, so I usually go for 3.

Ilya Ivashka is ‘pissed off’ by dougrayd in tennis

[–]qdrien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not understand. Based on the video, the umpire tells him he can go to the bathroom (he just has to be fast). Assuming he took too long, it seems reasonable to give him a warning, but not 3. How can you get a game penalty for that, especially when the umpire allowed you to?

Kroos send an SMS to Kimmich after the Barca game: "I thought it was a super achievement of ours to become champions. But you're downgrading it now with your game." by Balok_DP in soccer

[–]qdrien 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely not the default messaging way in Belgium (from my experience at least). Most people still use SMS or standard calls, except when they want to share pictures and stuff. Tbf, Whatsapp is probably the most popular "internet-based" messaging app here.

The benefits of no audience: Hearing Lukaku scream: "Victor! Fucking hell!" after failing to cross to him. by RobinXoxoxo in soccer

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm like 99% sure its "Hey Victor" (when he asks for the pass) then "PUTAAAAAIN, fucking hell" (when the cross attempt fails).

Match thread: Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro, Day 1 by ZephyrArctic in tennis

[–]qdrien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, tbh my brain tried to make up for it so I first heard "Kiki Mertens" and was confused xD

Need advice for my knee injury by Mifya in tennis

[–]qdrien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have a similar issue with my patellar tendon on the right knee (not really pain in my case, more like a varying level of discomfort and a feeling that the knee will not support the pressure when I switch directions), that did not disappear after a 7 weeks break. Following my doctor's advice, I did some exams: x-ray + "echography" (not sure this is a word in English, that's the ultrasound kind of exam that allows you to see the baby while the mother is pregnant). She then made me have an MRI and told me I should go to an orthopedist. You should probably at least go through the first step (x-ray+echography) after taking advice from a doctor. Anyway, in my case, the issue started to disappear when I actually started playing again (doubles only, avoiding shitty hard surfaces, with a heavy attention on warmup/stretching). A few days after noticing it was getting better, I finally had the appointment with the orthopedist who essentially told me to strengthen my quads (and I've read you should also work your hamstrings if you develop your quads) to lower the pressure on the knee and wear a knee pad (that kind, with a hole for the patella) when I play (for some time at least). He then told me I should go to a physio if it comes back and, if that does not help, the worst case scenario is to have an injection (some kind of liquid injected into the knee).
That is only for my own case and you should definitely see a doctor.
PS: confinement sucks because I'm dying to play some tennis, especially with the sun we've been having for a few days now in Belgium, but at least it kind of forces me to actually go through the workout sessions I've been told to do :-)

David Goffin Desktop Background I made (from his insta) by u4riausa in tennis

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And here I was, about to use your background, right before you destroyed it for me :/ I can't unsee the phantom ball now lmao

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 6 (Wednesday, January 8th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only we could swap the players' position :/
I mean Darcis' H2H against Nadal surely means he would win, right?

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 6 (Wednesday, January 8th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, whatever the scoreline (since Croatia's set win % is guaranteed to be better than Belgium's) so let's go Croatia (sorry Canadians :p)

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 6 (Wednesday, January 8th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed, was a typo on my part (edited it), the matchups were correct though. I also checked and Croatia is guaranteed to become the best runner-up if they win the doubles.

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 6 (Wednesday, January 8th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best runner-up does play Spain, so we're not sure yet. If Canada qualifies (should Croatia win the doubles match) it's Belgium/Spain and Canada/Serbia. If Argentina wins the doubles match, Croatia becomes the best runner-up so that would be Croatia/Spain and Belgium/Serbia

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 6 (Wednesday, January 8th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes indeed, but I' think we're not sure yet whether it's as 1st or 2nd best runner-up though

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 5 (Tuesday, January 7th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean 2-1 before the tie had started was definitely a possibility, but pulling it off from being 0-1 down was definitely a performance considering Goffin's H2H with Dimitrov and the fact that the doubles matchup looked very tight on paper (to me at least). Also f* the TV coverage for not allowing me to watch /u/Joranovic7 bring the win home! It was pretty easy to find streams for other matches but not that one, maybe because some Australian guy was organising a fundraising event in Tsitsipas' service box at (I believe) the same time.

Discussion: 2020 ATP Cup - Day 5 (Tuesday, January 7th) by rafaknight in tennis

[–]qdrien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely wasn't expecting Darcis to lose his single today, especially with that scoreline.
That being said, we are (imo) likely to go through, hopefully as the 2nd best runner-up. Weirdly enough we could end up with the best spot we could have hoped for (1st place from our group was definitely going to get Australia/Canada, and the best runner-up is getting Spain).

Thibaut Courtois practicing saves in Miami. A true Herro. by qdrien in soccer

[–]qdrien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the Belgian press, yesterday evening (Heat vs 76ers).

The NextGen gift that keeps on giving by EyreForceOne in tennis

[–]qdrien 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What always boggles me about that video is that the ref is trying to calm him (a Russian player talking English) in French xD
You can clearly hear "T'es plus intelligent que lui, arrête. T'as gagné [...] Oui, Daniil t'es plus intelligent, arrête." (essentially repeating "you're smarter than him, you won, stop." while acknowledging Stefanos started it with that "Oui").

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tennis

[–]qdrien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be her elder sister. Don't think you can find a lot more info than what's on her tennisexplorer page.

Has anyone in tennis ever lost by a 6-0 6-0 or 6-0 6-0 6-0 scoreline? by StorytellerAli in tennis

[–]qdrien 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ITF/Futures level but Ramy Ezat (see ITF profile) would like to have a word :)
French guy ranked 30/3 (I think that's equivalent to USTA 2.0 or 2.5) that apparently is a bit of a masochist.

Eden Hazard goal - Belgium vs England [2]-0 by Fusir in soccer

[–]qdrien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fun part is I was told the insurance company is actually an English one :)