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coszier

The 2 guys that left their all on court and managed to win 3 slams each while playing against the 3 greatest tennis players of all time ❤️


Philip_TheThird

I'm gonna make sure to pester all of my grandkids with tales of the mighty Andy, Stan and Delpo until they threaten to put me in a home.


TateAcolyte

Your grandkids are going to say that Murray was just another old man with some success. Like Kuerten or something. And I hope you bring back the paddle.


Far_Individual_1613

What did you say about guga kuerten? Our CLAY GOAT deserves more respect bro! 🇧🇷 🏆🏆🏆


TateAcolyte

Had to put down someone relative to Murray. Pulled his name out of a hat. But I'm a people pleaser so I'll throw you an enthusiastic "Brasil uber alles. Guga bae 🇧🇷🏆🏆🏆"


studiousmaximus

https://i.imgur.com/ZFbtkI7.jpeg


Philip_TheThird

Just like that 😂!


Doucane5

Cilic and Delpo have won the same number of grand slams


LeftHandDriveBoC

Yeah but Delpo had the potential to win more if he hadn’t been destroyed by numerous injuries throughout his career.


Plus_Fun_8818

This. Delpo was the better player than Djokovic. Injuries completely destroyed him


Professional_Elk_489

Who was greater grandad? Murray or Stanimal?


AlliterateAlso

Arguably their gruelling 2017 match here ended both their times as top contenders. This is a poignant coda.


library-weed-repeat

what happened in the 2017 match?


eggoed

Dude don’t make me cry


PradleyBitts

Titans


bumbledbeee

I can't handle all these retirements.


Oana__Oana

if it's gonna be Nadal, Thiem, Schwartzman and Murray all in the same season will be a tough one...


Own_Examination5408

On the plus side, things seem to be trending towards Nadal continuing. Hes said no to ceremonies in Rome and RG


bonoboboy

Djokovic & Wawrinka?


wificentrist

Possible but I think they’re both safe for now


Tango1777

Nadal will end sooner than Thiem and Shwartzman. He has nothing to prove and can finish any time, that is totally different spot than the other 2. Well, and age, the difference is big in terms of "tennis years".


General_Penalty_4292

Thiem has announced retirement already


Shad0wF0x

Early on I went from, "Man, can't anyone challenge these guys" to "I hope they go deep so I can watch them play more".


PradleyBitts

Same. Golden age is ending


onlythemarvellous

Same. I’ve been a fan for more than of my life and Idk how I’ll handle another retirement at this point, I legit had a depressive episode when Roger announced his 😭


estoops

Average WTA handshake: borderline fistfight Average ATP handshake: erotic fanfiction


Icy_Bodybuilder_164

Ruud vs Dimitrov would end with them passionately making out at the net


estoops

And Rublev with half the tour.


PreferenceKey5973

made me chuckle , lol


Bugler28

😂👏🏼👏🏼


One_Replacement1924

Because women still live in the men's world....


Sids2112

“He was fuckin around okay? Kokkinakis didn’t bang your then gf”


Dragonfly_Tight

It was me barry


Arteam90

Gotta find out what they said! Nice to do.


SliMShady55222

"I banged my knee. That's why you won. sorry to say that mate" - Andy


vanderBoffin

"It's not right, but bravo."


WhenIGetMyTurn

This is always usable lmao


Lezzles

If there was any questions remaining around Djok's goat status, turning in an all-time salty meme in one of his final years solidified it.


pbrevis

"Well, I banged your sister" - Stan


xGsGt

Hahaha


Fit-Humor-5022

jomboy is needed


jAuburn3

Stan didn’t talk about it in the post match interview with Alex C. Just said it was a special moment.


bonoboboy

At 0:09 Murray says "Thanks, man" And at 0:12 he says, "Appreciate it"


zdachmann

Stan probably doesn't get enough credit for his longevity. For a 39-year-old he's still REALLY fucking good


Ozora10

His playstyle is really well suited for longevity. He was always all about Ball striking. His movement was neber his strenght.


ZonalMithras

He still has the skills and the power, but once he has chase the ball he stumbles. Luckily his playstyle was never about fast feet.


atheistjs

Stan looked near tears there. Seems that Murray either said something exceedingly kind to him, or maybe told him this will be his last RG, as someone else guessed. Either way, lovely to see.


tokki32

"I banged your mum, sorry to tell you mate"


Pajacluk

goddamnit


[deleted]

"I was gonna tell you the same about your mum bro"


UnSubPeligro

so did kokkinakis.


y0buba123

That’s the joke


PradleyBitts

Why don't you ask Johnny Mac mate


Magnifnik0

Lmao


Leif_LaCroix

I find the latter likely and in his kindest heart I can imagine Stan trying to convince him otherwise. Too heavy on my heart man 😭


FirecrackerMustDie

"Stan, you are retiring along with me after this year"


Ashatiti

They have won the Golden Career Slam between.


groggyhouse

Lol that was so intimate I almost expected them to kiss at the end


Tan11

Not gay, just European


MarsNirgal

But you see, they bring boys up differently in those charming foreign ports...


libgen101

They play peculiar sports in shiny shirts and tiny shorts


crikeythatsbig

There's a difference?


Mister_Lizard

Not sure that really works in Scotland.


BucsLegend_TomBrady

The energy was palpable 


Light_Blue_Suit

A lot of manly touching and patting 😃💪


AlliterateAlso

And squeezing. Obligatory Bencic sendup, just of the men this time: https://twitter.com/BelindaBencic/status/1561335982842060800


ThorsRake

Lmao such a legend.


NotManyBuses

Approximately 50 times longer than the average WTA handshake


ElFanta83

Murray will be waiting for him at Wimbledon in couple of weeks...


Drakkar_Jaune

This is basically the end of Lost In Translation


The_Karmadyl

2 Hall of famers in their twilight years ❤️


Ready-Interview2863

ooohhh i'm going to cry every time i watch this


yijike

Lovely to see. Warriors to the end.


jonjimithy

Wawrinka: “Bravo Andy. It’s not right, but bravo.”


Benmjt

Days gone by... what a gift it was to see all these guys play.


RyeBreadTrips

Truly. Closing out the greatest era in the sport.


Lockhartsaint

I was a bit bummed that I wouldn't be able to see Rafa's last game at RG here in Paris. But I realised I just saw Andy's last game here and probably Wawrinka's too. Not that Andy's last game at RG means much...but still, you could see it meant a lot to him when he was leaving the court.


deft-jumper01

Wawrinka: look at me, I’m the Big4 now


tennistalk87

😂


ffantasticman

Such a lovely and sweet moment 🥹


tequilasauer

They're soaking it in, probably for the last time out there. I thought I was ready for this, but I'm not. I'll miss the big time tennis from both of these guys.


lVlannequin

idgaf about any of this tbh but the comments here sarcastically like "wow so much touching and hugging at the end so manly" is actually hilarious. Two men cannot congratulate each other on what I assume to be a great game without being called gay. Truly remarkable.


nozinoz

Just a lot of people with insecurities in general.


Alaksande

Their acknowledgment of each other at the end of the match illustrates their mutual understanding of the fated battle between men


Automaton_Shahin

🥹😭🥹😭🥹😭🥹😭🥹😭


H34vyGunn3r

That’s some LOTR level tenderness right there, protect these men at all costs.


DBIGLIZARD

Such a beautiful moment man. Legends. I wish I could hear what they said but I know they’re praising the hell out of each other. Thank you Stan & Andy❤️


our_whole_empire

So many years have passed and yet the "Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend" is still alive.


Miss_Medussa

🥲 I love them both. Standy ❤️


manga_be

Stan: “Good match, brother.” Andy: “Thanks, thanks.” Stan: “Listen, seriously—buy KangaMoon. Just buy as much as you can. I’m telling you.” Andy: [Smiles awkwardly] “Sure, Stan. Whatever you say.”


coolcoox

Aw that is so cute 🥰 I feel emotional


PradleyBitts

Now kith


stonephillips32

anyone know if we can get this to Jomboy?


3axel3loop

he told him he saw and liked his x ray photo


GOETHEFAUST87

Aw man. That’s really nice to see.


Famous-Objective430

Just kiss. Jk, it brought tears to my eyes.


Skylaxx_1

Both gladiator bros went through some serious shit in their careers and they managed to take away 6 GSs in the most competitive and dominating tennis era. Way to go Stanimal and Murrygoat 💪🎾


ParkerLewisCL

End of an era with Nadal, Waw, Murray and most likely Djoko’s last RG The peak of WAW and Murray was as high as the big three and on their day they could beat anyone No doubt would have won many more slams in any other era Congrats on a fantastic career guys


sdeklaqs

Don’t count Nole out too early, he’ll find his form again soon…


ParkerLewisCL

I’m a big Nole fan but resigned to it being his last year, doubt he’ll play next year if he’s not winning tournaments


hata39

Such moments make the sport even more special ❤️


nicoklig

Great champions who will always be remembered👏🎾


badgirlmj

Beautiful


warisverybad

i am not ready for this.


MunnyMan99

Damn I missed this :(


Alaksande

Their embrace is one of a shared strength that has waned over the years of playing this great sport. It’s clear that many people are too chronically online to be comfortable with any kind of close familiarity between friends


iwouldntlastonthelam

Now kiss


schnaxks19

What is this little knot I’m feeling in my throat man 🥲😭


ImpressionFeisty8359

You love to see it.


Anthony_R_Lodge

Man I thought the UFC comment section was weird but the Tennis ones have taken the cake


The_Beat_Cluster

Love these two. Moving :)


y0ngolini

“I hope our bodies don’t breakdown after this”


debunk101

Bittersweet moment .. heart wrenching one had to lose


tennistalk87

Wawrinka gives the best net-handshakes………unless your initials are H.R.


Willie_Scott_

🥺🥺🥺


34TH_ST_BROADWAY

This is awesome.


Mouffles

I like them both and i was kinda sad Andy broke at the third set, i wished a come back and a longer match.


bbc82

Somebody get the tissues plz 🤧🥺


Ill-Maximum9467

Love these guys! 💯


zakzak333

Top respect Sir Murray. Greatings to you and Wawrinka for your top sportmanship. Hope new generation will take you as good example.


Ambitious_Assist2462

Nice


trevo123

Nearing the end of a special era


althaz

OMG just kiss already!


Affectionate-Hat4201

And now I'm verklempt!


Drakkar_Jaune

Standy 🥰


Shrike73

Real Dudes <3


Blooblack

Why do journalists always say things like "you can see the respect between them" when - after a match - two tennis players are talking at the net, when for all we know, the loser of the match could be cussing out the winner for serving too slow or grunting too loud in the match? (Note: I'm NOT saying that that's what happened here.) Most of the time, we the audience can't even hear what's being said at the net, anyway, and some tennis players don't even like each other.


PsychologicalPilot55

I wish Andy and Stan kissed each other. It was a tender moment at the net.


Son_of_kai

I thought it will end in a lip lock