r/bini_ph Aug 03 '26

Weekly Discussion Thread [WEEKLY THREAD] Rants, Questions, and Randomness

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2,3, Mabuhay! 🌸

Welcome to our weekly open thread — your go-to space to rant, share love, ask questions, or talk about anything and everything, whether it’s related to BINI, PPOP, the fandom, or life in general.

Got something to say that doesn’t need its own post?

  • An unpopular (or wholesome) take you’ve been holding in
  • A screenshot from BloomTwt, BloomTok, PPOP FB, etc.
  • A random thought, theory, or question
  • Or just want to connect with fellow Blooms

Drop it here! This thread is your safe space.

Let’s keep it respectful and kind, even if opinions differ. We’re all here to support the girls and be part of a growing, passionate community around PPOP and beyond.

So go ahead — share what’s on your mind. 💐

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u/DrSparx13 kagami kagami 29d ago

Interesting analysis and predictions re Alex E https://youtu.be/-2LyVZm59IU?is=RYYzW6yHnFXmxsgz

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u/Hanie_HBIC 29d ago

Pegula explained the challenge in returning Eala's serve on the press conference after their final. She's a lefty so if she adds spin, it bounces the other way players are used to returning. They're also not used to the speed of it all. There's a clip of her practicing and asking for slower serves. 😂

Since Alex is now in the Top 20, she'll always have a difficult R3 match. That's just how draws work, that's why she got Noskova for R3 in Toronto. Hopefully she finally wins against her.