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The Saif Space

The Saif Space

By SaifSmacks

All things Tennis. The very elegant sport, and the very exhilarating world of betting it. Interesting conversations (with myself) about the beauty of it all. You might learn a thing or two. You might laugh once or twice. But my aim is for you to reach the point where you don't need me anymore, but want me, and you keep coming back for more.

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WTA AO Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

The Saif SpaceJan 14, 2024

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01:10:26
WTA AO Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

WTA AO Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


ITS MUDAFKN GRANDSLAM SZN BABY!!!!!

Jan 14, 202401:10:26
A Series of Unfortunate Events

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Welcome back everyone. Hope you enjoy the episode!


I wish you all a very happy new year. May 2024 have amazing things in store for us!

Jan 03, 202401:38:11
US Open - Round 4 Day 1

US Open - Round 4 Day 1

Iga x Ostapenko, Episode 4


"PoPC0rn M@+cH"

Sep 03, 202353:35
WTA US Open - Round 3 Day 2

WTA US Open - Round 3 Day 2

Sori Cirstea.


I spend some time talking about an issue that has bothered me a lot.


Enjoy, good luck, and thank you for your support.

Sep 02, 202301:08:23
WTA US Open - Round 3 Day 1

WTA US Open - Round 3 Day 1

Tennis has me questioning my faith. Listen to find out how!!!


Enjoy and good luck!

Sep 01, 202354:28
WTA US Open - Round 2 Day 2

WTA US Open - Round 2 Day 2

I think I broke the record for most words spoken/per hour in this episode.


Don't believe me? Check for yourself.


Thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy today's episode, and good luck!

Aug 31, 202301:12:39
WTA US Open - Round 2 Day 1

WTA US Open - Round 2 Day 1

Sit back and enjoy the episode. Thank you for tuning in!


Roll on the 2nd Round!

Aug 30, 202301:18:16
WTA US Open - Round 1 Day 2

WTA US Open - Round 1 Day 2

Enjoy and good luck :)

Aug 29, 202301:00:16
WTA US Open Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

WTA US Open Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

ITS MUDAFKN GRANDSLAM SZN BABY!!!!


Get excited, strap up, drink some water, and place your bets!!!

Aug 28, 202302:24:16
Is this the biggest GS Final in a long time?

Is this the biggest GS Final in a long time?

DJOKOVIC X ALCARAZ

STRAP UP!!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

Jul 15, 202356:27
WTA Wimbledon - SF

WTA Wimbledon - SF

THERE IS ONLY ONE!!!!

Jul 12, 202335:34
Wimbledon - QF - Day 2

Wimbledon - QF - Day 2

Apologies for the missed upload.


I try to get us all up to speed on the action, and provide a preview of what's to come!!!

Jul 12, 202356:59
Wimbledon - Round 4 - Day 2

Wimbledon - Round 4 - Day 2

SUPER SUNDAY DELIVERED!


ONTO MANIC MONDAY!!!

Jul 10, 202301:37:22
Wimbledon - Round 4 - Day 1

Wimbledon - Round 4 - Day 1

STRAP UP FOR WEEK 2!!!!!


THINGS SHOULD GET REAL GOOD NOW!!!

Jul 08, 202345:06
Wimbledon - Round 3 - Day 2

Wimbledon - Round 3 - Day 2

WE ARE BACK!!!! AND WE HAVE A LOT TO CATCH UP ON!!!


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your Wimbledon, and best of luck to us all

Jul 08, 202301:13:13
WTA Wimbledon - R1 / R2

WTA Wimbledon - R1 / R2

A whole lotta chaos, and not enough tennis in the midst of it.


But today was a step in the right direction.


ENJOY!!!

Jul 06, 202301:00:46
WTA Wimbledon - Round 1 Day 2

WTA Wimbledon - Round 1 Day 2

How're we feeling after Day 1? Yeah, me too.


The return of 'the best, worst, and craziest things I saw today' and a new segment at the end!!!


Onto Day 2 then!

Jul 03, 202301:17:35
WTA Wimbledon Draw Preview & Round 1 Day 1

WTA Wimbledon Draw Preview & Round 1 Day 1

ITS MUDAFKN GRANDSLAM SZN BABY!!!!!


3 HOUR EPISODE OF ME TALKING NON STOP.


STRAP THE F*** UP, AND GOOD LUCK!!!

Jul 02, 202303:17:33
Roland Garros - SF

Roland Garros - SF

Coco won 6 games against Iga, 2 more than average, and Bia was amazing. How disappointing have the men's night sessions been? And how crazy is it that Le Monf was the only memorable one. Can Muchova go all the way? Why is the BHM total so low?


And much more.

Jun 08, 202340:10
WTA Roland Garros - QF - Day 2

WTA Roland Garros - QF - Day 2

I talk about the Unluckiest Generation at length, and get into how good today's matches were.


Just like that, Muchova is in the semis. Sabalenka played great, but can play even better.


Djokovic is not human. Carlos showed Tsitsipas levels.

Jun 06, 202352:17
WTA Roland Garros - QF - Day 1

WTA Roland Garros - QF - Day 1

Coco Gauff x Iga Swiatek is set, can't wait for that.


Ons x Bia is a great QF, as well as every match we have on Tuesday!


Enjoy, and thank you for your support, and best of luck to us all!!!

Jun 06, 202341:31
WTA Roland Garros - Round 4 Day 2

WTA Roland Garros - Round 4 Day 2

Is Sabalenka playing good, or no? How lowkey is Muchova's run? How disgusting are tomorrow's matches?


And much more, as well as the new 'outrage' on Tennis Twitter.

Jun 05, 202301:00:45
WTA Roland Garros

WTA Roland Garros

The worst things happen to the best people. Why?

Jun 04, 202331:42
WTA Roland Garros - Round 3 Day 2

WTA Roland Garros - Round 3 Day 2

Elise Mertens masterclass? or Jessie Pegula disasterclass? Is Mirra Andreeva LIKE THAT? How good was Sabalenka today?


And much more.

Jun 03, 202336:39
WTA Roland Garros - Round 3 Day 1

WTA Roland Garros - Round 3 Day 1

I hit you guys with the "I have something to talk about" spiel, that often, and quite quickly, turn into a rant.


ENJOY AND BEST OF LUCK!!!!

Jun 02, 202348:56
WTA Roland Garros - Round 2 Day 2

WTA Roland Garros - Round 2 Day 2

Things seemed to have slowed down, after the first few days of proper madness.


Or have they? Would it be a good or bad thing, if the madness stopped?

Jun 01, 202301:06:16
LE MONF

LE MONF

I recorded my live reaction of the last few moments of the Monfils x Baez match. WHAT A MATCH.


As always, I recap all matches from today, and preview all matches from tomorrow. You can call this the 'WTA Roland Garros - Round 2 Day 1' episode.



May 31, 202301:24:25
WTA Roland Garros - Round 1 Day 3

WTA Roland Garros - Round 1 Day 3

MADNESS

May 29, 202301:46:48
WTA Roland Garros - Round 1 Day 2

WTA Roland Garros - Round 1 Day 2

The return of 'the best thing I saw, the worst thing I saw, and the CRAZIEST thing I saw', along with my recap of ALL of Day 1 matches, and my preview of ALL Day 2 matches.

May 29, 202356:51
WTA Roland Garros - Round 1 Day 1

WTA Roland Garros - Round 1 Day 1

ITS MUDAFKN GRANDSLAM SZN BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I preview every single R1 match for the opening day at the French. I seriously cannot wait. Some very good matches, and very exciting times ahead.


It feels like it's been a while since we got this many quality matches on day 1, of any tournament.


Once again, thank you so much for your support, and allowing me to be a part of your preparation for the tourney!!!


BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL!!!!!!!

May 28, 202359:15
WTA Roland Garros Preview

WTA Roland Garros Preview

ITS GRANDSLAM SZN BABY!!!

May 27, 202301:01:42
"TENNIS"

"TENNIS"

TENNIS. Seems obvious, right? I promise you that is not just a lazy title.


Hope you enjoy today's episode, I covered my daily 'I have something to talk about', as well the WTA season review so far.

May 26, 202301:21:52
Question Everything

Question Everything

Welcome back! I have missed you all. Please prepare yourselves for a wonderful summer of tennis, and The Saif Space!!!

May 23, 202357:04
Australian Open - QF Day 1

Australian Open - QF Day 1

1. There is only one

2. Everyone who won yesterday was incredible

3. Rybakina can make another big statement today

4. Can Rublev beat Djokovic?

5. How good is Magda Linette playing atm?

and much more.

Jan 23, 202339:08
Australian Open - Round 4 Day 2

Australian Open - Round 4 Day 2

1. This is what happens when Iga Swiatek plays a good player

2. Elena Rybakina made a statement

3. Ostapenko is (probably) better than your favorite tennis player

4. There is only one, Aryna Sabalenka

5. Vika/Zhu Lin, match of the year

6. Pegula moving quietly amidst the giants (Ostapenko, Sabalenka, Rybakina,)

7. Donna Vekic, Dark Horse?

8. FAA not cursed by Netflix, just bad

9. Stefanos would have 3+ slams already if Novak didn't exist

and much more.

Jan 22, 202342:48
Australian Open - Round 4 Day 1

Australian Open - Round 4 Day 1

1. Novak Djokovic winning the AO will be so sweet

2. Aryna Sabalenka's draw and 2023 resume makes it x10 more impressive

3. Elena Rybakina winning today will be bigger than winning Wimbledon

4. Tsitsipas x Sinner is a GS matchup we should get used to seeing

5. Coco Gauff will never win a slam

and more.

Jan 21, 202342:48
Australian Open - Round 3 Day 2

Australian Open - Round 3 Day 2

1. Rybakina has entered the chat

2. If Ostapenko can play like this...

3. Talk shit on Sakkari but don't forget to praise Zhu

4. FAA the last man standing, will the Netflix Curse claim him?

and much more.

Jan 21, 202342:24
Australian Open - Round 3 Day 1

Australian Open - Round 3 Day 1

1. Sir Andy Murray is timeless

2. The Netflix curse is real

3. Sabalenka and Djokovic's title to lose

4. I feel really bad for Muchova

5. "Samsonova is off her drugs" is no longer just a joke

and much more.

Jan 19, 202301:12:06
Australian Open - Round 2 Day 1

Australian Open - Round 2 Day 1

1. Djokovic and Sabalenka looked great doing their thing, #1 contenders

2. Netflix curse? Berrettini out, who's next?

3. Probability and math session, "How unlikely is it to be this unlucky?"

4. Muchova, Raducanu can both make huge statements today

Jan 17, 202355:46
Australian Open - Round 1 Day 2

Australian Open - Round 1 Day 2

1. The Jack Draper crowd, how we feeling?

2. Andreescu, Pegula, Muchova top performers

3. Sakkari, Iga forever lucky

4. The Men's winner, and women's winner of the AO are playing today.

5. Recap of all Day 1's matches, and a preview of all of Day 2's.

Jan 16, 202338:57
WTA AO Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

WTA AO Draw Preview - Round 1 Day 1

<ol>
<li>My thoughts on the Break Point docuseries that released on Netflix.</li>
<li>The outrage surrounding Jack Draper x Rafa Nadal</li>
<li>Toni Nadal is dead-wrong about FAA.</li>
<li>THE WTA DRAW IN ALL ITS GLORY!</li>
<li>Go bet Sabalenka to win it.</li>
</ol>
Jan 15, 202301:21:44
Spidey Senses: Danger Lingers

Spidey Senses: Danger Lingers

My interesting theory on how Rafael Nadal won the AO last year (and IW and RG consequently.)

Business end of AO Qualis, as well as Adelaide and Hobart.

Kvitova is winning it all!

Jan 11, 202352:30
Life isn't Fair

Life isn't Fair

Noskova is out in the 1R of AO Qualis, after her remarkable week in Adelaide and her rise to World #56. Life isn't fair.

I give my pick for who's going to win Adelaide, as well as the usual run down on all the matches taking place today.

Jan 10, 202327:32
You're Fired

You're Fired

Should Conchita Martinez still have a job as Muguruza's coach? I recap all of yesterday's matches and preview all of today's.

Operation fade Anisimova, Qinwen, Badosa is the operation that will make us BANK this year.

Jan 09, 202344:13
2022 is a Distant Memory

2022 is a Distant Memory

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic remind us that, with their title winning weeks in Australia, 2022 is a distant memory.

I have a look at the Adelaide 2 draw, and discuss Monday matchups there, Hobart, and AO Qualis.

Let's continue to be great

Jan 08, 202359:36
15 Seconds

15 Seconds

Happy New year to us all. This year, we will be great!

Enjoy the record-breaking episode!

Jan 07, 202301:47:44
WTA Finals - Day 2 Recap & Day 3 Preview

WTA Finals - Day 2 Recap & Day 3 Preview

Biggest game of the entire group stage in my opinion today: Ons x Pegula

I talk about all the possible scenarios in this group of death. I also talk about yesterday's opening round matches in Iga's group.

Daily reminder: Nobody is worried about Coco Gauff, except for her dad.

Nov 02, 202255:33
WTA Finals - Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Preview - Iga Swiatek Special

WTA Finals - Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Preview - Iga Swiatek Special

Dedicated portion to preview Iga Swiatek on today's episode, as promised. I also recap day 1 of single's action and discuss soem possible scenarios in 'the group of death'. The other group kicks off today, doesn't offer much promise or excitement, but good luck to us!


Reminder: Nobody is worried about Coco Gauff, except for her dad.

Nov 01, 202201:21:25
WTA Finals Preview - Group Stage - Day 1

WTA Finals Preview - Group Stage - Day 1

Welcome back. I talk about the 8 participants in this year's WTA finals. I also preview the groups and provide a short commentary on each player and what their chances look like.


Nobody is worried about Coco Gauff, except for her dad. Put it on a T-shirt.

Oct 31, 202201:16:24
WTA US Open Draw Preview & Round 1 Day 1

WTA US Open Draw Preview & Round 1 Day 1

US Open SZN is upon us and we have a lot to get to. I summarize the NA hardcourt swing, and preview the entire draw and fill out the bracket. I give my opinion on future bets, talking about who I think you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T bet on. Samsonova isn't going to win the USO, but Sabalenka might. 

Aug 29, 202201:09:14