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in Meet Other Ponies And TALK! Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:02 amby corse178 • 1.660 Posts
Saketh Myneni would have probably hoped for a happier ending to his maiden Grand Slam appearance.Up 5-2 in the deciding fifth set against Czech Republics world number 48 Jiri Vesely and serving for the match, cramps played the spoilsport for the Indian, and not for the first time.During Indias Davis Cup tie against Korea last month, the 28 year-old suffered cramps during the singles rubber but was lucky that his opponent battled a similar predicament. This time though, he was pretty much on his own.I was leading 4-1 in the fifth set when spasms kicked in, Myneni told ESPN. I couldnt move my legs or jump. Even my right arm was hurting. I tried to beat it by taking fluids but my body had given up.Leading fitness trainer Deckline Leitao, who works with the likes of badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap, feels the condition cannot be pinned solely down on dehydration. Research has shown that cramps in calf muscles or quadriceps, which are used the most in sport, are usually an indicator of not being conditioned well enough and not being physically prepared to play at the highest level, said Leitao. You can have the best skills in the game, but without top physical conditioning, everything else is futile.Seemingly the better player on court for the most part on Monday, Myneni opted for a medical timeout while leading 4-2, before extending his lead to 5-2. With the match closing in on four hours, the Indian could scarcely hold himself together, wobbling, limping and coming undone bit by bit.For a sportsperson, up to 80% is about the physical conditioning, adds Leitao. When youre not fit enough, it affects you mentally. Despite the skills, when you dont have the legs to reach for a shot it puts you under pressure and makes you nervous.Saketh, who turned pro in 2011, said he hasnt played enough tennis over the years and these experiences will help him work on his weaknesses.Next up is Indias Davis Cup World Group playoff tie against Spain in a fortnights time, which could pose yet another test to his readiness for playing five-setters.The juicy prospect of a second-round encounter against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic one service hold away, Saketh says he couldnt help with his body just beyond his command.I wanted to take it point by point and finish the match. But the cramps only got worse. My mind was telling me go on and play but my body was screaming times up. 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Zapatillas Vans Baratas Outlet .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. BALTIMORE -- Surrounded by the two players he secured shortly before the non-waiver trade deadline, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette flashed a proud smile.Left-handed starter Wade Miley sat on Duquettes right side and Steve Pearce was on the left at an introductory news conference Tuesday.The addition of Miley, a veteran left-handed starter, and Pearce, a solid utility man with long-ball power, just might be the difference in first-place Baltimores bid to reach the postseason for the second time in three years.Miley was obtained in a trade with Seattle and Pearce came from Tampa Bay.Our scouts have followed Wade for several years, Duquette said. We tried to trade for him when he was in Arizona (from 2011-14). We tried to trade for him again when the Red Sox sent him to Seattle (last December). We didnt really match up. So now we have him. We think hes a good fit. If he can keep the ball on the ground, hes going to help stabilize our rotation.The 33-year-old Pearce played with Baltimore in 2012 and from 2013 through last year.Steve helps us in a lot of different areas, Duquette said. He can play the infield, he can pinch hit, he can play a couple different outfield positions and hes a terrific defensive first baseman.Miley went 7-8 with a 4.98 ERA with the Mariners but was coming off a sound outing against the Chicago Cubs in which he allowed one run over seven innings. Now, the 29-year-old hopes to keep the momentum rolling with the Orioles.When I first found out, I was excited, to go from a third-place team to a first-place team overnight, Miley said.ddddddddddddTheres nothing wrong with that. So hopefully I can just come in here and not screw that up.Pearce left a Rays team that was 20 games under .500. He returns to a place where hes enjoyed some of his best seasons in the majors.We were struggling down there in Florida, Pearce said. So to come from worst place to first place is definitely a better situation. Im excited, especially with the group thats in there right now. Ive been playing with those guys forever. So Im ready to pick up where we left off and pave the way toward the playoffs.Both players provide Baltimore with an instant fix, but Miley comes with a contract that extends through 2017 with a club option for 2018. That wasnt necessarily the motivation for Duquette to make the deal, but it sure didnt hurt.Hes got all the qualities to help our club, and not just for this year, for next year, Duquette said.Miley cant wait to get started. Manager Buck Showalter said its likely the lefty will make his Baltimore debut on Thursday night against the Texas Rangers.Im just going to go out when its my turn to pitch and just try to give us a chance to win, he said. Thats kind of what Ive done throughout my career. Just go out and compete.Pearce will probably get his first start on Wednesday, Showalter said.To make room for the newcomers on the roster, the Orioles optioned pitchers Tyler Wilson and Odrisamer Despaigne to Triple-A Norfolk. ' ' '
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