Tripp’s Tennis Talk

Fun Friday - Wimbledon Day 5

Novak Djokovic bailed out the organizers on Friday, finishing his match at about 10:50pm against Stan Wawrinka, 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 ahead of the 11pm curfew. It was a great day of tennis, with multiple stories happening on multiple courts for many hours in a row throughout the day. It was Eubanks Euphoria on Court 1 as the former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket beat last year's semifinalist Cameron Norrie 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6. Stefanos Tsitsipas finished off an increasingly gassed Andy Murray 7-6, 6-7, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in 4 hours and 40 minutes over two days. Meanwhile, it's a nice result once again for Denis Shapovalov and Marie Bouzkova scored an upset. All that and more on today's episode of TTT.

Ruud Awakening, Fritz on the Fritz - Wimbledon Day 4

In the biggest upset of the day by seeding, Liam Broady beat (4) Casper Ruud 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0. In a great match in the evening, Andy Murray took a 2-1 sets lead on Stefanos Tsitsipas despite injuring his metal hip in the final few points. All that and more on today's episode of TTT.

Zoom Zoom - Job Interview Tips + Wimbledon Day 3

A job interview is like a tennis match. You know all the answers - the key is in the proper preparation to allow the answers to come out when you need them. Matches are won on the practice courts and job interviews are won before they start.

Alcaraz’s Main Goal Is ”To Win The Tournament;” Sabalenka, Rybakina, Jabeur All Through; Federer Honored on Soggy July 4th - Wimbledon Day 2

It was a Wimbledon washout on Day 2 with none of the outside court matches being completed. On the show courts, the top seeds moved through without trouble, as defending champion Elena Rybakina came back on Shelby Rogers 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, Aryna Sabalenka blitzed Panna Udvardy 6-3, 6-1, and Andy Murray destroyed Ryan Peniston 6-3, 6-0, 6-1. On Court 1, Carlos Alcaraz literally retired Jeremy Chardy 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, Ons Jabeur returned with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Magdalena Frech, and Cam Norrie rallied late in the fourth to beat Tomas Machac 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.
Correction July 6: Jeremy Chardy made the QFs of the 2013 Australian Open, not Roland Garros like I say in the episode.

Djokovic and Swiatek Through; Gauff and Felix out - Wimbledon Day 1

4-times defending and 7-times overall Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic opened Centre Court play on Monday with a breezy 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 win over Pedro Cachin. Iga Swiatek began play on Court 1 and had an even easier time 6-1, 6-3 against Zhu Lin.
Meanwhile, 2020 Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin had a nice win over an admittingly struggling Coco Gauff 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 and Felix Auger-Aliassime crashed out in the first round of Wimbledon for a second consecutive year, losing to Michael Mmoh 7-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4.
Also stay tuned for my Kimmer Coppejans digression.
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”It’s So Much Fun” - Wimbledon 2023 Preview Podcast

Quiet please. Players are ready. It is time for the most prestigious major championship of the year. Get some strawberries and cream, take a seat, and have a listen to the preview podcast.
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Novak Djokovic Pre-Tournament Press Conference
15:58 - Ons Jabeur Pre-Tournament Press Conference
24:53 - Venus Williams Pre-Tournament Press Conference
36:36 - Andy Murray Pre-Tournament Press Conference
52:10 - Predictions
55:07 - ESPN Information
59:20 - Order of Play, Monday July 3, 2023
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Source of Quote - Venus Williams, 7-1-23
Music - Galleon Galaxy by Grant Kirkhope, David Wise, Steve Burke. It vibed with the "prestigious and vaguely British" vibe I needed. Hope you enjoyed it Phil.

Break Point Episode 10: One Last Chance

"Break Point" is a Netflix docuseries that covers the ATP and WTA tours. "One Last Chance" chronicles the experiences of Aryna Sabalenka, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, and Iga Swiatek at the 2022 WTA Finals and the 2022 ATP Finals. This is the final episode of the first episode and the most recent episode currently available. The show has been renewed for a second season. Join me as I watch the show for the first time and react to it live.
"One Last Chance" was originally released on June 21, 2023 and is available now on Netflix.

Break Point Episode 9: Under Pressure

"Break Point" is a Netflix docuseries that covers the ATP and WTA tours. "Under Pressure" chronicles the experiences of Iga Swiatek and Frances Tiafoe at the 2022 United States Open. Tiafoe becomes the first Black man to reach the US Open Men's Singles Semifinals since Arthur Ashe 50 years before and Iga Swiatek wins her first Grand Slam off the red dirt. Join me as I watch the show for the first time and react to it live.
"Under Pressure" was originally released on June 21, 2023 and is available now on Netflix.

Break Point Episode 8: Fairytale In New York

"Break Point" is a Netflix docuseries that covers the ATP and WTA tours. "Fairytale In New York" chronicles the experiences of Ajla Tomljanovic, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe at the 2022 United States Open. Most of the episode focuses on Alja Tomljanovic as she faces the Herculean task of playing Serena Williams at Serena's final professional tournament as of this writing. Join me as I watch the show for the first time and react to it live.
"Fairytale In New York" was originally released on June 21, 2023 and is available now on Netflix.

Break Point Episode 7: Saints and Sinners

"Break Point" is a Netflix docuseries that covers the ATP and WTA tours. "Saints and Sinners" chronicles the experiences of Ajla Tomljanovic, Ons Jabeur, and Nick Kyrgios at The Championships, Wimbledon 2022. This is the conclusion of a two-part narrative that began in the previous episode, Episode 6. Join me as I watch the show for the first time and react to it live.
"Saints and Sinners" was originally released on June 21, 2023 and is available now on Netflix.