Soapsuds

Novak has never brought in ratings. Sunday's Novak Djokovic/Roger Federer 2015 U.S. Open men's final drew a 1.8 final rating and 3.2 million viewers. A 1.8 ranking is pretty low for a tennis match. Williams vs Williams always brings in ratings(last year's QF match between the two sisters at the US Open was the most watched tennis match in 2015….it peaked at 5.6 rating) or when Serena was going for the grand slam last year. Novak vs Federer in the finals last year at the US Open didnt even come close to William sister numbers….so Novak doesn't bring in ratings….LOL Toups…. 5.6>1.8…..LOL….Again Novak doesn't bring in any ratings….LOL I am sure ESPN is bummed that there won't be a Williams vs Williams final on Saturday. The ratings would have been great again. I was hoping Venus would have won one more Wimbledon.

Maybe that's why he got McEnroe? He's volleying more. That doesn't really mean anything. Look at Federer who doesn't really have a "personality" on and off the court either. Roger has more than Milos and is the most popular male player on tour right now. Novak is so jealous of that and wishes fans loved him as much but it will never happen. Tennis is down in the ratings because of lack of personality on tour. Andy is dull as hell and so is Novak. I wish an American would step up and get the male side of tennis going again. The women's tour is different with Serena bringing in those ratings….. Golf had Tiger and that brought in the ratings…..Spieth brings in ratings but not what Tiger did….but ratings were good for his unfortunate meltdown at the Masters….Johnson winning the US Open brought lower ratings even though he was an American….again Johnson has zero personality and was rumored to have drug problems and supposedly suspended on the tour for it. But back to Milos….I clearly remember an interview he had with Brad Gilbert and Milos gave him nothing on the interview….it could have been a way for him to get known better by tennis fans….instead he was short and seemed rather rude to which Brad and the other commentators noticed. I never cared for him but that interviewed made me care even less for his overrated game. Maybe I should say tennis players must be likable. Well more than likable and I don't see that on the men's tour minus Roger and Rafa. I hope Dominic Thiem gets a following. I like his game and he has a good personality. He seems very very likable and Americanized….LOL Oh and going back to Novak….LOL…he comes off as a sexiest pig….his comments are mind boggling. His comment about the women's tour were brushed under the rug. Others were ripped to shreds and I guess since he is the top player he gets a pass. I was rolling my eyes how he was forgiven in an instant and tournament director Moore was replaced and dragged through the mud for his comments. And I believe those were the same comments Novak agreed on and then later retracted them…..Novak comes off so fake and I think tennis fans see it too and thus the lack of real fan support.

I am LOL at Murray's antics on the court and his struggle to put away Tsonga. But someone must stop his f word over and over after almost every point. I am surprised he doesn't get heavily fined for it. He is the worst at dropping the f word on court with television viewers and those at the stadium watching the match.

I didn't think Roger was going to win the match. Cilic was really tight on key points that cost him the match. I have to say that Federer matches never disappoint whether he wins or loses. I guess its back to hiding with Sam after his loss with Milos. I am sure the media will pimp him all summer long and at the US Open but I am sure Sam won't even be a factor at this year's US Open. I really hope Milos doesn't win Wimbledon. He still doesn't have the game to be a grand champion winner. His volleying, backhand and movement are still a liability for him. He only has a serve. Milos has to be one of the most dullest players to watch and he has zero personality off and on the court.

Berdych wins final set against Vessely 6-3 to move on to QFs.

Glad Venus won today. Another huge disappointment in Madison Keys…will drop out of the top 10 after loss…..Coco….not surprised by her loss….she is good but not that great. Brad Gilbert was bummed by her loss…LOL. David Goffin should have won over Milos….what a disappointment. Nick laid a big egg and lost to Murray…LOL…..and so did Steve Johnson…not surprised he didnt win set from Federer. And Berdych had the match won and couldn't close it out….so he complains about the darkness…no wonder he has never won a major….I don't know why I continue to support him…he is such a loser….LOL….now he has to come back tomorrow for one set and Vessely is serving first……he could drop out of the top 10 too if he loses tomorrow. And Sam won again but not a surprise. He is still just ranked #29 in the world after the last two wins…LOL…..I am sure this tournament will be what defines his whole career.

I don't care for his game or attitude on and off the court. He has an awful backhand and his forehand is just ok. I remember telling Darren Cahill on TW that Nick was overrated. He wasn't too happy to hear that…LOL.

Ive never cared for Tsonga. He only shows up once a year. Whether its at the French, Aussie, Wimbledon, US Open or the regular hard court season and then he fades aways the rest of year.

John Isner blows it again…LOL. Not surprised at all thats why I stop rooting for him years ago although I thought he would win today. I can't believe with the big serve he has that he hasn't made the 4th round of Wimbledon. That is pathetic! I am sure Justin Gimelstob is having a cow about now after his loss although he isn't his coach anymore…LOL I hope not. I am tired of Roger. He needs to retire. Id love to see someone new win but NOT Milos or any of the Aussie men left….LOL. Andy always seems to get the easiest draws at Wimbledon and gets Center Court matches. I wish the US Open would do that with its American players and have them all play their matches on center court….As for Andy…eh….never cared for his game…he is lucky he has 2 majors…cause I don't consider him a great player by any means. Also Sloan Stephens blows it too….the match was hers and she completely collapsed again…shakes head..

I just had to laugh that Sam of all people would beat overrated, thirsty for attention Nole……LOL….By no means am I even a Sam fan…can't stand his game or his robotic walk around the court…LOL….but so glad Joker is out…..LOL. The look on Novak's face after his loss was priceless. I am so glad he is gone…..LOL. Ive never found Sam sexy or good looking…that face of his…yikes…but that dance is rather sexy…..LOLOLOL His other half…the other dumbo that is Steve Johnson also beat Grigor. I wasn't happy about that….Grigor again after a good win disappoints….Steve lost a couple of weeks ago to Stefan K….and now all of sudden he is playing some tennis on grass….boggles my mind cause Stevie has been a disappointment so many times losing to players that were ranked well below him. I wonder if he can pull the big upset with Roger?? I am ready for a new winner that is not Murray or Roger and not Milos…..please not him…his game is still awful and he doesn't have that great of a game to win it all. I have to say the American males and females have been playing some good tennis. I am in shock actually…LOL Of course Jack Sock who has been pimped to the hills since he was in the juniors lost……doesn't surprise me. He is overweight and has one awful backhand. He needs to get into shape and work on that backhand. I hope Delpo can come back and win! I am also pooling for Deliciano…..as Andy's mom would say…..LOL and John Isner….again couldn't finish it off before darkness….I am sure Justin was just furious that he didnt complete the match today….LOL I laughed too….teehee…. Mardy couldn't handle the pressure. Once Roddick retired Fish was left to hold the mantel and he crashed and burned. He started getting panic attacks before matches….for starters. Christina's game just bugs me….LOL. Her serve and groundstrokes look so weird to me…LOL Glad you found it!

Hope should have never left the show. I always liked Hope. I will never understand why she wasn't brought back. During that time period you mentioned should have been filled with Hope and India instead of those dreadful characters.

Wimbledon begins tomorrow!

Thats some interesting news with Del Po and DV. I can't wait to see them at matches. I thought Grigor should have picked him up as his new coach. And yes so some Thiem with Serena. The Wimbledon draw is out and Thiem has a nice draw and so does Berdych Ironically…LOL….they could both meet in the 4th round. And again which I don't like but Wimbledon seeded the players differently. They did not go by the rankings system. They have Gasquet seeded higher than Thiem and Berdych even tough Thiem won a grass court tournament. I haven't seen the female draw yet. Tennis Channel will have an hour special tonight on the draw.

LOL. I didn't even notice. Btw the View has been showcasing its new panel for next year. Again today they had the 5 that will be hosts of the show for the upcoming season.

Michelle Collins is no longer in the opening credits of the show. No picture no name…nada….LOL

And Roger looked very slow in his match today. I don't see him winning another major. I actually think he should retire..

Both CoCo and Thiem lost. I was actually looking forward to seeing Thiem vs. Zverev. I was equally looking forward to Keys vs. CoCo. Coco had a meltdown of pure exhaustion. Thiem also ran out of gas and you could tell. I hope Zverev wins! If he does he will be ranked #24 in the world. Right now he is #28..up 10 spots from last week!

Justin Gimelstob went on and on again at how great John Isner played today. Mary mentioned how Justin was still heavily involved in his game even though he wasn't his coach anymore.

I guess he is older now and a little less nervous about playing a gay character. That was the rumor at the time correct? He wanted off ATWT because Luke was going to be gay? I thought that the rumor was La Zimmer that didn't want him playing the role anymore?

LOL….maybe they want him to just stand there and smile and squint those eyes of his…LOL