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    Did they gaslight Medvedev?

    They made him take the Russian flag next to his name away because of the Russian "invasion" of Ukraine. However, why didn't they make all American players take the flag away from their names while they invaded Iraq and Afghanistan?

    Don't answer that.....because you know the answer. Its called what Christ called them: "All YE Hypocrites"!
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    It's beyond unfair how some of these Russian athletes were treated when they had nothing to do with what was/is going on.

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    Its been like that since the war started they can take away whatever they want. This guy has made me in the mid 5 figures the past 2 matches after he blows the start of matches. Hail Russia

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sweeet View Post
    Its been like that since the war started they can take away whatever they want. This guy has made me in the mid 5 figures the past 2 matches after he blows the start of matches. Hail Russia
    Curious to know if you have ever mentioned a losing bet on these forums after the fact ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DonnieBrasco23 View Post
    Curious to know if you have ever mentioned a losing bet on these forums after the fact ?
    LOL - Those ones are mid-6 figures that's why. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sweeet View Post
    Its been like that since the war started they can take away whatever they want. This guy has made me in the mid 5 figures the past 2 matches after he blows the start of matches. Hail Russia
    All joking aside, yeah, down 2 sets had to be a really nice plus. I projected the total to go over and felt really strong about it but only took Med +3.5 after set 1. I stopped my betting after set 1 though and never looked again. After set 3, I did think set 4 would also go to tiebreaker too.

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    Did they remove the flag of the Israeli tennis players? They have been at war for a while. Not sure why they remove the flags at some wars and not others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hehfest View Post
    LOL - Those ones are mid-6 figures that's why. LOL
    Most likely that or he’s just adding a zero or two to his “hearsay” bets with zero proof. If he wants to shut me up simple, show us the tickets or it would be in his best interest to not do that anymore lol. It’s so easy to lie on the Internet isn’t it ? Call me the fraud monitor because I can smell this shit a mile away.

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    Some of you guys must be very young or very naïve. RUSSIA IS NOT OUR FRIEND. Neither is China. They hate the US. They hate we have a democracy. The powers that be, they would nuke everyone of us given the chance. Get your heads out of your asses. We should not promote ANYTHING Russian.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mac4Lyfe View Post
    Some of you guys must be very young or very naïve. RUSSIA IS NOT OUR FRIEND. Neither is China. They hate the US. They hate we have a democracy. The powers that be, they would nuke everyone of us given the chance. Get your heads out of your asses. We should not promote ANYTHING Russian.
    Who's naive here? Do you know how many American politicians have/had financial investments and major interests in the China economy? Do you know how many American companies sold out American workers and left? They threw America under the bus. Sorry, the enemy is from within not some country halfway around the world.

    Either way, I started this thread because one country can go invade another and kept their flag by their teniis pro's names and nobody said otherwise. All of a sudden, Russian players have this done to them? It's bullshit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mac4Lyfe View Post
    Some of you guys must be very young or very naïve. RUSSIA IS NOT OUR FRIEND. Neither is China. They hate the US. They hate we have a democracy. The powers that be, they would nuke everyone of us given the chance. Get your heads out of your asses. We should not promote ANYTHING Russian.
    Mac is back!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hehfest View Post
    They made him take the Russian flag next to his name away because of the Russian "invasion" of Ukraine. However, why didn't they make all American players take the flag away from their names while they invaded Iraq and Afghanistan?

    Don't answer that.....because you know the answer. Its called what Christ called them: "All YE Hypocrites"!
    you just noticed this, Hee-Haw?

    it has been happening since the war started in FEBRUARY of 2022

    lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by homie1975 View Post
    you just noticed this, Hee-Haw?

    it has been happening since the war started in FEBRUARY of 2022

    lol
    Yes, just started watching tennis again after 15-20 years.

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    Homie - Of course, I watched a few matches and knew who were the better players, etc., but when this chick was done I lost all interest. I'm sure you can understand:


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    Quote Originally Posted by hehfest View Post
    Who's naive here? Do you know how many American politicians have/had financial investments and major interests in the China economy? Do you know how many American companies sold out American workers and left? They threw America under the bus. Sorry, the enemy is from within not some country halfway around the world.

    Either way, I started this thread because one country can go invade another and kept their flag by their teniis pro's names and nobody said otherwise. All of a sudden, Russian players have this done to them? It's bullshit.
    What companies sold out America and left??? Who threw America under the bus? We have a 3.7% unemployment rate. The only people not working are people that don't want to work. 94 people out of 100 have jobs. Many companies stocks are at all time highs. An average American can get wealthy investing in the stock market. Many people have had incredible returns in their 401k. Why wouldn't you or politicians not make money from China? I invest in China stocks. That does not mean they wouldn't want to take everything we've got. What are you talking about "enemy from within". What does that even mean? You think the man got you down? That's a you problem.

    Love it or leave it. America and it's people should ALWAYS have our best interest at heart. I don't give a shit about Russia or China. They are both threats to the US. I can still do business with them but I know they don't give a shit about us either. Wo why should we promote them? They want to play tennis in Russia, then show your flag. Most other countries do not accept their invasion of Ukraine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hehfest View Post
    Homie - Of course, I watched a few matches and knew who were the better players, etc., but when this chick was done I lost all interest. I'm sure you can understand:


    yes.

    anna porn-kova

    the late great bud collins once said, "anna is sex with a tennis racket attached"

    LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mac4Lyfe View Post
    Camila Giorgi, that’s my girl

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    I used to be Simona Halep's biggest fan UNTIL she get her breast reduction! what an affront and travesty to mankind! Yes, her game did improve and I think she made it to #1 in the world at one time but I'm not going to lie! I'd rather her suck at Tennis and get to stare at those ginormous of hers! Damn what a rack! Damn I belched!...





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    Manster, WTA tour died the day she decided to do that.
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    Anyone think Medvedev +232 is value in the final?

    A few basic ideas:
    1) Sinner off the biggest win of his career.
    ...He gets more attention. Also maybe a bit full of himself?

    2) The theme on the Medvedev/Zverev match was how long these guys have been on-court.
    ...True, it's been a grueling tournament.
    ...Pro athletes aren't the same as guys sitting on their couch. They take advantage of the recovery time.

    3) Medvedev was the stronger seed. 3 vs 4.
    ...That should be a meaningful data-point.

    Add it all up. Sure, Sinner is > 50/50. Just not sure he's 67/33 or higher.

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    Quote Originally Posted by homie1975 View Post
    yes.

    anna porn-kova

    the late great bud collins once said, "anna is sex with a tennis racket attached"

    LOL

    Yeah, I had her posters on my wall in b/w Gf's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by texhooper View Post
    Camila Giorgi, that’s my girl
    yeah man, I've seen her play a few times and I second that. Whew!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Da Manster! View Post
    I used to be Simona Halep's biggest fan UNTIL she get her breast reduction! what an affront and travesty to mankind! Yes, her game did improve and I think she made it to #1 in the world at one time but I'm not going to lie! I'd rather her suck at Tennis and get to stare at those ginormous of hers! Damn what a rack! Damn I belched!...





    Geezus. Never saw her play but those had to be a bounce show. I will look for some pre-surgery videos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    Manster, WTA tour died the day she decided to do that.

    no truer words have ever been spoken on this forum!...(or anywhere else for that matter)...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mac4Lyfe View Post
    What
    What companies sold out America and left??? Who threw America under the bus? We have a 3.7% unemployment rate. The only people not working are people that don't want to work. 94 people out of 100 have jobs. Many companies stocks are at all time highs. An average American can get wealthy investing in the stock market. Many people have had incredible returns in their 401k. Why wouldn't you or politicians not make money from China? I invest in China stocks. That does not mean they wouldn't want to take everything we've got. What are you talking about "enemy from within". What does that even mean? You think the man got you down? That's a you problem.

    Love it or leave it. America and it's people should ALWAYS have our best interest at heart. I don't give a shit about Russia or China. They are both threats to the US. I can still do business with them but I know they don't give a shit about us either. Wo why should we promote them? They want to play tennis in Russia, then show your flag. Most other countries do not accept their invasion of Ukraine.

    When I was a kid, almost everything was made in the USA. Now, almost everything is made in China and brought here. The American people were betrayed by many American corporations and businessmen. Do you think its a good long-term outlook for the US to have another country hold it hostage because they make all of your shit? I think they supply nearly 80-90% of all pharmaceuticals too. So yeah, the stock market is so wonderful, but its not because of what is made here via manufacturing. That's for sure!

    If I were given cart blanche control, then I would arrest every single one of those who profited by going overseas and/or never allow them back in this country again. Do you know how many lives were ruined because everything is made in China? Families suffering/suffered?

    This country really would prosper if some greedy people and corporations didn't leave here and betray the people here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Da Manster! View Post
    no truer words have ever been spoken on this forum!...(or anywhere else for that matter)...
    Dudes around the world mourned by going to half-mast.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    Dudes around the world mourned by going to half-mast.
    literally and figuratively speaking!...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    Anyone think Medvedev +232 is value in the final?

    A few basic ideas:
    1) Sinner off the biggest win of his career.
    ...He gets more attention. Also maybe a bit full of himself?

    2) The theme on the Medvedev/Zverev match was how long these guys have been on-court.
    ...True, it's been a grueling tournament.
    ...Pro athletes aren't the same as guys sitting on their couch. They take advantage of the recovery time.

    3) Medvedev was the stronger seed. 3 vs 4.
    ...That should be a meaningful data-point.

    Add it all up. Sure, Sinner is > 50/50. Just not sure he's 67/33 or higher.
    A lot of value on this number, but I’m no tennis expert. I do know the dogs are coming in as of late at the AO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DonnieBrasco23 View Post
    A lot of value on this number, but I’m no tennis expert. I do know the dogs are coming in as of late at the AO.
    At the start of the tournament, Sinner would have been 3rd pick at around +650. Medvedev 4th pick around +900.

    Has THAT MUCH changed in two weeks? Sinner should be a modest fav but I don't know about a # over -200.

    The fatigue gets discussed. Go a little further, the top players are literally on a 24-hour clock to adjust for fatigue/injury.

    Down 0-2, Medvedev didn't give an inch to Zverev when he was only a few points from going out.
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