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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — June 29, 2022
On June 29th, 1941, the Germans invaded and occupied Lvov, Ukraine, slaughtering thousands of people. Russia followed a scorched earth policy as Germany invaded just as they had during Napoleon’s invasion. They burned, destroyed, flooded, dismantled and removed anything and everything in territory that they were forced to give up. As the Germans moved in, the Soviets proceeded to murder 3,000 Ukrainian political prisoners. It was so bad that the Germans were actually seen as liberators by the local population. Sadly, within days, they were forced to endure the horrors of the Nazi regime as some 2.5 million Ukrainians were …
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Here’s The Best Dehydrators To Make Jerky With
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Jerky. The smell is enough to make any carnivore’s mouth water, and the taste — well, let’s just say that when it comes to flavor, convenience, and nutrients […]
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The Best Fishing Rod Holders For Boats, Storage, Travel, and More
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. There’s no situation where magically having three hands would be more useful than when you’re out fishing. From unhooking a fish to moving to another fishing hole, there’s […]
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Cressy Upsets Auger-Aliassime With Flawless Serving Display
Maxime Cressy’s rapid rise continued Tuesday in an eye-catching Wimbledon debut. Relying on the serve-and-volley game that dominated the All England Lawn Tennis Club for much of its history, the World No. 45 earned his first Top 10 win by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime with a near-perfect serving performance.
In a 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(9), 7-6(5) victory, Cressy charged the net 134 times, winning 71 per cent (95/134) of those points. In a match of fine margins, both players dominated on serve. The American saved the lone break point he faced — at 5-5 in the opening set — while sixth seed Auger-Aliassime saved three of four.
“It’s very special,” Cressy said post-match. “Felix was incredibly focussed the whole match. I had to stay focussed until the end. I knew that I would maybe have a few match points and it gets super close. I knew I had to stay in the zone.
“Against a player like him, you have to stay extremely sharp all the time. [He’s an] incredible player. I’m incredibly proud of myself for what I’ve done today.”
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The Canadian’s bright start was dimmed when Cressy scored the only break of the match early in set two. But the complexion of the match truly shifted when Cressy won a dramatic third-set tie-break to edge ahead for the first time.
Auger-Aliassime erased a 0/4 deficit in the tie-break, levelling at 5/5 with his third straight point on return. Normal service resumed at the crucial moments, with nine points going the way of the server until a double fault handed Cressy the set. One point before at 9/9, Cressy fired an unreturned 126-mph second serve to bring up his third set point. He previously saved two set points on serve.
With Cressy serving to start the fourth set, he applied constant scoreboard pressure onto his opponent — in addition to the pressure of his relentless attacking game plan. Auger-Aliassime stood firm with his back to the wall and saved a match point at 5-6, Cressy just missing on a potential a return winner.
But the American struck several sweet returns in the tie-break, then clinched the match with another successful serve and volley, carving his 59th winner of the match to close it out after four hours and 10 minutes.
“Honestly, I wasn’t nervous on that serve. I was more nervous for the volley, on the stretch volley,” he shared. “It’s extremely hard to finish these matches against high-seeded players like Felix. A lot of nerves, but it’s an incredible feeling. It’s my first really big win here and my first Wimbledon.”
Both players played a remarkably clean match, with Auger-Aliassime a plus-37 in the winners-to-unforced-errors count behind 64 winners. But it was not enough to stop Cressy, who finished plus-30.
Auger-Aliassime called his opponent a “courageous” and a “deserving” winner, placing Cressy alongside the elite servers on the ATP Tour.
“I knew it was coming, but the quality of the serve was impressive,” he said. “I have played the likes of John Isner, Milos [Raonic], [Reilly] Opelka… he’s definitely with these guys.
“So if he keeps that going… even on hard courts, he’s going to be tough to play,” he continued. “I see him being like those guys, being able to be in the Top 20 and more. We’ll see. He has really high qualities, better than his ranking today.
“Today was not just serve and volley. His serve as amazing. He took his chances when he needed important points.”
The American has endured a rollercoaster season, beginning with a 9-3 record that included a run to the Australian Open fourth round. He then lost 11 of his next 12 matches before returning to form last week in Eastbourne, where he pushed Taylor Fritz to a third-set tie-break in the championship match.
Now 7-4 on the grass at tour-level, Cressy advances to face qualifier Jack Sock in the second round after his countryman earned a 7-6(6), 6-4, 6-4 win against Bernabe Zapata Miralles earlier on Tuesday.
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Summer Trout Fishing Tactics for When the Heat is On
When the summer arrives and the conditions warm, catching trout gets tougher and tougher. You shouldn’t assume that it’s not a good time to go trout fishing, but instead adapt your strategy to tilt the scales. It’s true that in some pristine trout waters, angling for trout (a prototypical cold water species) during the heat […]
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Hunting Hogs in Georgia: A Guide to All Things Feral Swine
Every hunter knows feral hogs are scourge on the landscapes of Texas, even if you live nowhere near the Lone Star state. Because Texas gets so much attention for wild hogs and hog hunting, many people overlook the problems in many other southern states caused by these pests. Often overlooked in the conversation is Georgia. […]
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Firmo Fracassi – Renaissance Man
Using only simple tools, Italy’s Firmo Fracassi achieves astonishing detail in his bulino-style engravings. If suffering is a muse for artistic genius, it came early in the life of Firmo Fracassi. Born in 1939 in Tavernole, a village nestled in Italy’s alpine hills north of Brescia, Fracassi was only a boy when the Nazis occupied…
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How to Prevent Fly Tying From Taking Control of Your Life
If you know any experienced fly anglers, it’s likely that they have mentioned how they have caught fish on flies they tied themselves. Or maybe they’ve shared some snarky remark about how you can’t possibly be fully connected to fly fishing unless you tie your own flies. I’ve met a few people like that in […]
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Greek-Inspired Venison Kabobs Recipe
Taking unique and delicious cuisines and applying them to wild game is one of my favorite things to do. I’ve had great luck creating Mexican dishes, Italian recipes, and other meals from all over the globe, and it got me thinking: Can I create a good-tasting Greek dish with venison? The answer resulted in this […]
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Brutality of War: Kalinina Motivated for Wimbledon Wins after Bombing of Parents’ House
The Ukrainian is playing for her family, with a heavy heart, at Wimbledon. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday, June 27, 2022
Much talk has been made about Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players, and the conversation has sometimes overshadowed what the Ukrainian players have had to go through since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
After her first-round victory over Anna Bondar at Wimbledon on Monday, Anhelina Kalinina shed some light on what the situation has been for her and her family – and it is harrowing.
“First of all, their house was attacked,” she said. “There are huge holes in the house, like huge holes. There are no apartments anymore.
“So now this home is getting rebuilt, so they can't live there. So they live in my apartment where I'm living with my husband. It's a very small apartment for my family, because, like, my mom, my dad, my brother, and they have pets. So they are so happy and we are grateful that they can move, you know, that they have place to move from Irpin city because Irpin city, everyone knows how Bucha, Irpin, is fully bombed.
“Currently, they are rebuilding the house. Now they are at home safe. They have everything. Yes, I'm grateful that they have opportunities to live, and I am playing tennis. So that's good.”
YES! Tough first match but glad to be qualified for the 2nd round! 💪😁 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/G1KhdbyZsC
— Anhelina Kalinina (@angie_kalinina) June 27, 2022
Kalinina, the No.29 seed at Wimbledon, has put together a strong season on tour under the most difficult circumstances. She is 18-12 and playing at a career-high ranking of No.34. She is also seeded at a Slam for the first time.
While talking to reporters after her maiden Wimbledon win she revealed her motivations. She says that providing financial assistance to family and friends back home is most important to her.
“I'm helping a lot to my family,” she said. “I'm helping a lot to my grandmother and grandfather who is in occupied territory now. They can't leave. So next door is like Russian soldiers with all their military stuff."
Kalinina explained the link between her tennis and her family's survival – as well as the survival of others inside Ukraine. She's proud and invigorated that she can play a role.
Not an ideal situation, but like so many from Ukraine, she's making the best of it.
"I understand it's hard to focus, but for me it matters if I win or if I lose. Because more I win, of course I've got currently money. I'm not only helping my family, I'm helping other families and other people. It's not a pressure, it's a privilege to play here. It's a privilege to play every tournament, and to get the quality of the game means better events. You go further. You earn more money.
"Then I'm able to help, and I'm helping as much as I can and not only to my family. So for me that matters."
Ready to Rise, Jabeur Rolls in Wimbledon Opener
World No. 2 Ons Jabeur shares one main goal.
Ons Jabeur handed Iga Swiatek her last Wimbledon loss.
The second-ranked Jabeur aim to match world No. 1 Swiatek's lofty level of play and someday succeed the Pole as world No.
Onwards: Jabeur Passes First Test
Empowered by memories of her Roland Garros first-round loss to Magda Linette last month, Jabeur dismantled 125th-ranked Mirjam Borkland 6-1, 6-3 in a confident Wimbledon first rounder that spanned just 54 minutes on No. 1 court today.
"I learned a lot from the first round in Roland Garros. Obviously everything feels different here," Jabeur told the media at Wimbledon. "I feel like more ready. Starting Monday not Sunday is much better for me. Let's say I opened the Court 1, and it was great.
"I enjoy playing a lot on grass. Scheduling, playing few matches, just get the perfect amount of playing on grass was great.
"Plus, you know, gaining more confidence playing along Serena also helped me with the great attitude on the court. Kind of start to be a leader on the court. That's what I'm trying to do. Trying to have that attitude."
An assertive attitude has seen the Tunisian trailblazer bounce back from a disappointing dirt season end to embracing the grass. Jabeur, who beat Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic back to back to win Berlin, scored her sixth straight lawn win today.
The second-ranked Jabeur is striving for a first-rate goal: reach world No. 1.
"I do feel more confident. I do feel like I deserve to be in this level," said Jabeur, who knocked Swiatek out of Wimbledon last summer. "Hopefully next step will be No. 1."
To supplant the superb Swiatek, who rides a 35-match winning streak into her Wimbledon opener vs. Croatian Jana Fett on Centre Court tomorrow, Jabeur knows she must elevate her level even more.
"It's going to be tough, but not impossible. Obviously Iga is kind of a little bit far from us now. Yeah, you never know," Jabeur said. "Well, not this Grand Slam, but there is the US Open, other 1000s on tour, and hopefully the Masters. I'll try my best to catch up to her.
"Obviously if I don't do it this year, hopefully beginning of next year. But the most important thing, I want to have the level to be No. 1. I don't just want to be No. 1 like that, put a lot of pressure on myself. I mean, everybody is looking forward to win against No. 1. I want to be, like, really deserve that spot. Hopefully I can be the level that Iga is playing right now."
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That Time Jeremy Wade Caught a Massive 6.5-Pound Piranha
There may be more urban legends about the ferocious piranha than any other freshwater fish on the planet. The big teeth of these South American fish are enough to make anyone’s skin crawl and think twice about ever entering the water. Despite their reputation, most piranha are not very large. Most are no bigger than […]
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Helicopter Hog Hunting: The Costs and the Benefits
When it comes to unique hunting experiences, helicopter hog hunting may be near the top for one of the wildest ones out there. Such a concept would normally be frowned upon with other big game species. However, as an invasive species, feral hogs have caused such massive damage that desperate times call for drastic measures. […]
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How To Take Sharp Photos
There are numerous factors that impact the sharpness of an image. There are also numerous strategies you can utilize to…
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Bowhunter Downs One-Eyed, Drop Tine Buck With Perfect Shot
There’s something special about harvesting an older deer, a forest warrior that has eluded all other hunters and has a few battle scars from fights with other bucks over the decades. Even if the deer isn’t high scoring, an older buck is something for any hunter to hang their hat on for the simple fact […]
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Sight Fishing Bass 101: Key Tips To Catch a Lunker
Sight fishing is nothing new. I can still remember as far back as the mid-1970s when we would seek out bass that were still on their spawning beds after the statewide season had opened, but it was a little tougher since the regulations meant that bass that were spawning were completely protected from targeting by […]
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Review: Warrior Poet Society Network, by N.C.
I wrote this review after being a paid subscriber for two months and watching through (while taking notes) Pistol 1,2,3, Rifle 1 & 2, “Projecting The Cut”, and I also watched “Unbreakable Mind”. I only sampled the other shows that I will mention here. If I was more casual in my viewing I certainly could have covered more ground but except for “Unbreakable Mind” I was always watching while taking notes and with full attention. The quick takeaway is that it was certainly worth two months’ subscription to get the virtual training I did — with some caveats. These are …
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What Makes the Marlin 336 America’s Most Popular Lever-Action
First introduced in 1948, the Marlin 336 is one of the most popular lever-action rifles to ever grace the shelves at American gun stores. The Model 336 earned notoriety for a number of reasons–largely the price, power, accuracy, reliability, and ease of use–but its ability to maintain relevance all these years later is astounding. Indeed, […]
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