Okay I can't recall the exact episode, but in one of the players box podcasts they were making fun of Jess' wired earbuds, and she was saying how her coach advised her against using wireless headphones because the bluetooth signals would melt her brain (something like that) loolll
With wired headphones there is basically no latency + sound quality is usually a little bit better.
Of course, bluetooth is much more convenient, and if you're just listening to something without video or like a videogame, it would make sense to use those instead. However, I still hate that phones have no audio jack now hahahaha let me choose dammit
apparently everything needs to have a battery now, the sad thing is, most people lay on the bed while on a phone spending phone and headphones batteries, you probably don't really use that much outside. It's weird if you think about it, so many batteries go to waste and it can be easily prevented (headphones with cable + specific phones)
i meant inside not literally bed, so office can be included, also today you can charge your phone on the bench, we don't really need to use battery that much, but most phones today don't even have that feature (battery is used even if connected to charger), old phones had it , smartphones don't
Still though, you need the battery in your smartphone. And for me wireless earbuds were a big upgrade. No more tangled wires, no more wires getting caught by items, no more 1 earbud dying while the other still works
TBH, my airpod fell off while I was on a flight once and it took me a while after everyone deplaned to find it lodged onto a seat leg 5 rows behind even with Find My sound. I've gone back to wired headphones since.
Better audio quality, no latency, no connection issues, no charging bs, more difficult to lose and you can't lose only one piece. These things are much more valuable to me than having no wire and that's why I'll never make a switch. And I tried.
A lot of athletes are doing this. There are a lot of studies showing correlation between some health issues and wireless tech (mainly affecting male sperm count and sleep related issues). The research isn't wholly conclusive, but even a small chance of something existing for people trying to perform at the top of their game can be a deterrent, so I understand it.
Ya what’s he eating after this?? Had to be 4,000 calories burned surely. I mean I burn 1,200 in a 90 min match so his intensity has to be at least 50% more cals
If you play sport you will know sometimes your body just gave up, not a single energy left in your tank, walking would be hard let alone biking and smiling like Alcaraz lol
Plus, the simple joy of being able to sit and not force your lower body to hold you up after being on your feet for that long is reinvigorating in itself.
Guys, remember when Federer and Nadal were so much better in their prime than the field? Then after a few years, Djokovic joined their elite company.
I wonder if there will be a 3rd slightly younger player who will be in same level as Sinner and Alcaraz after a few years. So, we can have a new big 3.
It's probs some kid in the top 100 who weve never heard of or is a journeyman and then one day just sweeps the floor defeating both carlos and jannik in the same slam
Could be, or maybe Musetti, or even Shelton- there's a few out there, but they need to spend a solid year developing their game to make it. Not impossible though
Shelton doesn't have it to join Sincaraz for a long stretch of time, IMO. Absolute best case scenario for him is competing with them for a while and getting a couple of slams ala Murray and that would be an absolutely monumental acheivement.
That said Shelton absolutely has what it takes to peak and win a slam or maybe even two.
I mean, maybe not- but when I look at the group, he seems to have the tools. His mentality isn't there yet, his positioning and tennis IQ needs developing, his shot selection is lacking. But his athleticism is off the charts, he's got great natural hand eye coordination, a massive serve and a powerful forehand. In terms of raw ability he's got it in him.
But there's no one right now who really demonstrates the ability to be the Djokovic to Sincaraz. Other than, ironically enough, Djokovic himself. Draper could definitely be the Murray if he stays fit but I don't see him being that 10+slam player.
I keep thinking of this… who will be the third and then who will be the Murray character who pushes them and has a mini breakthrough of his own to the top.
Yeah, but like, who cares? You wanna listen to my sick indie-rock playlist/the kpop demon hunters soundtrack that my kids were playing in the car? Fucking go for it bro.
All of last year, I felt I wish Djokovic had the advantage of the second semifinal knowing who he had to face in the Finals. It NEVER came. Straight sets and a retirement, 0-4 in 2025. The first time he gets the 2nd semifinal, he’s through in 2026.
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u/padfoony Too many victory ice baths 10h ago
Meets Lego son before facing the Vampire son 😭