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Title: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on February 02, 2020, 08:56:26 PM
Djokovic beats Thiem in 5 sets to win his 8th Australian Open. Novak,32, now has 17 Grand Slams and Federer, 38, has 20, looks like the Serbian will eventually end up overtaking Roger.
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Post by: SheffieldVillain on February 02, 2020, 09:24:08 PM
Djokovic beats Thiem in 5 sets to win his 8th Australian Open. Novak,32, now has 17 Grand Slams and Federer, 38, has 20, looks like the Serbian will eventually end up overtaking Roger.

Pah. He might overtake him in number of slams, he'll never overtake him as the greatest of all time.
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Post by: luke:lamf on February 03, 2020, 07:10:09 AM
I wonder about that. Federer is clearly the most stylish hyper-successful player of all time, but I think Djokovic would have to be considered the greatest if he surpasses him - considering that he played in the same era as Nadal and Federer, it would be a hell of a feat. Still don't much care for watching him mind...
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 04, 2020, 09:21:51 AM
Disappointed in the way that McEnroe and Martina were treated after protesting against that homophobe and apartheid apologist Margaret Court
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Post by: SheffieldVillain on February 04, 2020, 10:01:08 AM
I wonder about that. Federer is clearly the most stylish hyper-successful player of all time, but I think Djokovic would have to be considered the greatest if he surpasses him - considering that he played in the same era as Nadal and Federer, it would be a hell of a feat. Still don't much care for watching him mind...

Your last sentence says it all. Can the greatest of all time be someone who a lot of people don't actually enjoy watching play? I think you have to take more than just trophies into account personally.
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Post by: luke:lamf on February 04, 2020, 10:34:24 AM
I think if he wins the most Slams, with Fed and Nadal in his era, it is churlish to deny that he is the greatest tennis player of all time because he's not particularly interesting to watch.

FWIW, in another sport with majors, I think Tiger Woods probably hit a peak of golf that has never been equalled (and might never be equalled) between 1997 and 2009. But until he gets to 18, or better, Jack Nicklaus remains the greatest golfer ever.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on February 04, 2020, 11:17:20 AM
None of them are interesting to watch as they win too often. I like unpredictability. This is the shittest era in men's tennis history. You know the champion is always going to be one of three players before the tournament starts (one of one if it's the French Open).
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Post by: Villa Lew on March 12, 2020, 12:46:15 PM
Apparently The All England Club are considering cancelling Wimbledon this year rather than staging the Championship behind closed doors. A decision is not imminent, as it starts in late June, but what about the millions of tennis fans in the country, surely they would want to at least see it on the telly, rather than not all.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on March 28, 2020, 10:47:15 AM
Tennis isn't essential. Get it cancelled.
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Post by: Villa Lew on March 30, 2020, 12:35:05 PM
Sky are saying Wimbledon will be cancelled, it will be confirmed on Wednesday, it will not be played later in the year, as they can't fit it into the schedule, as it's a grass court tournament.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on March 30, 2020, 04:18:48 PM
I was more surprised at the French arbitrarily deciding their event was still going on, without bothering to consult anyone first. They're full of merde, there won't be a Grand Slam until Aussie Open 2021 at the earliest.
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Post by: Villa Lew on June 10, 2020, 10:48:02 AM
Roger Federer out for the rest of the season, following knee operation. Don't reckon he'll need to be furloughed :)
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 10, 2020, 01:44:00 PM
Probably as good a time as any to be injured
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on August 31, 2020, 08:53:50 PM
Great win for Cameron Norrie in the first round of the US Open.  Came back from 2 sets down, saving a match point along the way.  Has to be said though that his opponent could hardly move for the last two or three games.
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 01, 2020, 10:07:25 PM
Amazing stuff from Murray.  Another 2-0 down comeback.  The way he kept dragging himself back into the match was great to watch.  He looks absolutely fucked, as well he might.
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Post by: Villa Lew on September 04, 2020, 09:31:38 AM
Not surprisingly Andy Murray loses to 20 year old Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime, who is presently ranked 21 in the world, in straight sets. With the state of his body at the moment, Murray clearly need more than 48 hours to fully recover from his first round 5 setter. At the age of 33, the chances of him winning another major look very doubtful.

Jo Konta also out, the Canadian next plays the winner of the Dan Evans match, presently 1 set all, with Dan 6 - 5 down in the 3rd, going to serve.

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Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 04, 2020, 11:46:34 AM
I was watching the Evans match last night.  It was the kind of match when you wished there was fake crowd noise to drown out the seemingly endless stream of moaning, whinging and whining.  I know they're trying to gee themselves up in the absence of a crowd but it was so far beyond all the other matches I've watched that it spoiled it a bit.

Andy never had a chance last night, precisely as Lew says.  It's like me and drinking: on my day I can still pack it away, but these days it fucks me for a week afterwards.

Jo Konta was a set and a break up against a pretty erratic player and fucked it up.  Yet again.  Like Shane Warne used to say about Monty Panesar, it feels like Konta just plays the same match over and over and over again, like she has one Plan A and sticks to it whatever way the match is going.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 04, 2020, 12:07:25 PM
Can't see Murray getting into the second week of a grand slam again, let alone winning one. He's earned the right to keep having a bash and is still one of our greatest ever sportsmen with what he's achieved.

Konta seems very flaky, really not consistent enough. Same with Edmund/Evans etc. Might have a decent run every now and again but generally mediocre.
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Post by: Villa Lew on September 04, 2020, 08:55:19 PM
Evans and Norrie both lose, ending the British hopes in the singles.
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 06, 2020, 09:18:02 PM
Fuck.  Djokovic defaulted from the tournament.  Hit a ball away in frustration which hit a line judge in the throat.
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Post by: PaulWinch again on September 06, 2020, 09:26:23 PM
He should stop acting like a bell end. Fully deserved.
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 06, 2020, 09:28:15 PM
Quite exciting now that Djokovic and Nadal aren't in it
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Post by: Rory on September 06, 2020, 10:03:38 PM
Accidents happen, but that was a stupid thing to do. Reminded me of Roddick hitting the ball in anger and letting go of his racquet which hit a photographer - that only happened because he was trying so hard to make sure he didn't hit the ball at someone.

I'm not a fan of Nadal or Murray as players (I'm a Federer man) but they are gentlemen. Novak always come across as a bit of a twat.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 06, 2020, 10:33:08 PM
New grand slam winner incoming but what a bizarre way to win it. You take what you can I guess.
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Post by: Rory on September 06, 2020, 10:42:30 PM
New grand slam winner incoming but what a bizarre way to win it. You take what you can I guess.

About time too. Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are without doubt in the top five of all time (along with Borg and Laver) but with the age they are, it is getting a little embarrassing for the sport how few male players are coming through thatcan challenge them over 5 sets.
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Post by: Villa Lew on September 06, 2020, 10:46:39 PM
Many years ago Tim Henman was disqualified in a doubles match at Wimbledon, when he hit a ball in anger, which ended up hitting a ball girl.

Anyway will be nice to see a new grand slam winner.
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Post by: Rory on September 06, 2020, 10:56:43 PM
Many years ago Tim Henman was disqualified in a doubles match at Wimbledon, when he hit a ball in anger, which ended up hitting a ball girl.

Anyway will be nice to see a new grand slam winner.

Never understand it, myself. I am shite, but play tennis quite a bit and never hit a ball in anger. I have been known to smash a racquet, and even to tear a shirt, but never hit a ball.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 07, 2020, 12:30:08 PM
Never understand it, myself. I am shite, but play tennis quite a bit and never hit a ball in anger. I have been known to smash a racquet, and even to tear a shirt, but never hit a ball.

I realise it's a no-no in tennis and I'm not a Djokovic fan at all but it seemed a bit harsh in that he knocked it away without looking. The line judge doing a Neymar impression probably didn't help.
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Post by: Hopadop on September 07, 2020, 02:22:33 PM
Never understand it, myself. I am shite, but play tennis quite a bit and never hit a ball in anger. I have been known to smash a racquet, and even to tear a shirt, but never hit a ball.

I realise it's a no-no in tennis and I'm not a Djokovic fan at all but it seemed a bit harsh in that he knocked it away without looking. The line judge doing a Neymar impression probably didn't help.

I think it was the right decision, so not harsh, but the impression given is that following the rules there was no choice or discretion but to default him. As I understand it the rules certainly allow for him to be defaulted, but he didn't have to be.

Still, he's a massive whiner so who cares. Federer would've had a (Nike branded) bouquet and signed 10"x 8" ready for her before she'd got to her feet.
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 07, 2020, 02:35:32 PM
I'd love to have heard the justification, had they decided to exercise their discretion and keep him in.  I'm struggling to think of an instance such as this where a default hasn't happened.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: luke:lamf on September 07, 2020, 03:48:31 PM
Probably regrets burning whatever leeway he might have had by running an event which ended up with loads of players testing positive for Covid, and suggesting a breakaway players union. Can't imagine enyone willing to bend the rules for such a selfish berk.
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Post by: Villa Lew on September 27, 2020, 09:09:38 PM
Not a great day for the Brits at the first day of the French Open, Dan Evans loses in 5 sets, Jo Konta loses in 2 sets to 16 year old Coco Gauff and Andy Murray is thrashed in 3 sets by 35 year old Stan Wawrinka. No need to panic, because the mighty Brits Cameron Norrie and Liam Broady are playing tomorrow.
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 27, 2020, 09:12:47 PM
Norrie has actually been playing pretty well of late. 
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Post by: Villa Lew on September 28, 2020, 10:01:14 PM
Norrie and Broady both lose, which puts an end to the British effort in the tournament, not great.
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 28, 2020, 10:04:44 PM
Only the French Open though; the most boring grand slam
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Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2020, 05:49:15 PM
Always wide open and difficult to know who will win at the French Open.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on October 11, 2020, 03:00:47 PM
Nadal could be 70+ and in a wheelchair and still no one will give him a match at Roland Garros. FFS thanks to this crappy surface, he's going to get the all time most number of Grand Slams and I personally would much rather Fed or even Djokovic had it.

Also, Nadal's OCD tics seem to be even worse this year. Walking forwards and backwards along thr baseline, or past the baseline and back into court are new ones to me.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2020, 04:39:47 PM
Ban grunting, ban taking forever to get ready for the next point when your opponent is on a roll, ban picking your arse and ban being a glory-hunting Real-loving twat and the shampoo-dodging prick will never win another point, let alone a Grand Slam.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on October 11, 2020, 05:35:28 PM
Even better: ban two-handed shots. When I learned tennis, the two-handed backhand was only an option if the single-handed was too hard for you. How can someone claim to be the greatest ever if they can't play a backhand properly?
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Post by: AV82EC on October 12, 2020, 08:20:54 AM
Nadal is the clay court version of Pete Sampras on Grass. Boring as fuck.
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 12, 2020, 08:49:49 AM
Oh, Nadal has won the French Open. How exciting.
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Post by: luke:lamf on October 12, 2020, 09:37:54 AM
I'm happy to go the other way and be absolutely astonished by his domination, and admirative of the efforts he has made to improve his game on other surfaces to the point that he is a GS winner everywhere (although I have said on a previous tennis thread that I don't think he'd have got anywhere near Wimbledon if they'd not slowed down their courts dramatically, which I think has probably cost Federer an extra 2-3 titles there, but that's by-the-by).

For one player to win a tournament 13 times, having only ever lost two games at RG, is just incredible. Teenage prodigies can win the odd one, and an old warhorse can have a last hurrah, but to get in there at 19 and just not lose, even at 34 is crazy. He didn't even lose a set this year (again, think I heard that's the 4th or 5th time he has won RG without dropping a set). Think how surprising and amazing it was that Swiatek won the women's one at 19 without dropping a set - now imagine her doing it every year until 2033... what odds would you get on that ?
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Post by: Villa Lew on October 12, 2020, 10:24:44 AM
Ban grunting, ban taking forever to get ready for the next point when your opponent is on a roll, ban picking your arse and ban being a glory-hunting Real-loving twat and the shampoo-dodging prick will never win another point, let alone a Grand Slam.
I've heard he's a big Bully Wee fan.
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Post by: usav on October 12, 2020, 01:06:48 PM
It's an amazing achievement whichever way you slice it.  However, even if he wins another 3 French opens and surpasses Federer's 20 grand slams, I will still maintain Federer is the better palyer.
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Post by: Villa Lew on December 17, 2020, 12:19:04 PM
Australian Open delayed by 3 weeks, now starting on 8 February.
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Post by: Drummond on January 12, 2022, 09:29:18 AM
Novak fucking Djokovic. What a cock.
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Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2022, 09:57:22 AM
Australia should stick to their guns and throw the utter dick out. I'm no Nadal fan, but I would much sooner he had the slam record than Djokovic.
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Post by: Monty on January 12, 2022, 09:58:47 AM
I always was a Fed-man, just for all the usual reasons. Used to dislike Nadal for his gamesmanship (slow points, medical breaks etc). But fuck me, if it stops that illimitable shitstain getting the record then Rafa all the way, tattoo it on my face.
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Post by: LeeB on January 12, 2022, 09:58:51 AM
They should chuck him in the slammer for a few weeks for taking the piss.
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Post by: Simon Page on January 12, 2022, 11:22:40 AM
Don't they have an island they send all unwanteds to? Farage Atoll or something.
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Post by: usav on January 13, 2022, 07:55:42 PM
Concerned on Raducanu.  Since the US Open, I believe I'm right in saying she's only one won competitive game.

I understand there is enormous pressure on her now, but that's quite a drop off!
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Post by: Gareth on January 14, 2022, 07:57:28 AM
Give her age, the fact her world completely changed almost overnight & she is trying to get the right coach onboard I think she can be forgiven a drop off….such obvious ability tho so hopefully she is back on it by the time the 2 weeks of tennis that matter in the summer come round.
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Post by: Villafirst on January 14, 2022, 01:53:32 PM
How unbelievably arrogant is Djokovic? He has the gall to appeal the latest Visa ban, despite all the breaches of Australia's strict Covid rules and regulations. Kick him out!
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Post by: ozzjim on January 16, 2022, 07:42:11 AM
Yeah he's gone. Knowingly having covid and still going to do things should be enough for any country to be able to ban him.
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Post by: Steve67 on January 16, 2022, 07:49:44 AM
Yeah he's gone. Knowingly having covid and still going to do things should be enough for any country to be able to ban him.

Agree, arrogant cockwomble. As for that press conference from brother and mummy and daddy, sad, spoilt prick.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 16, 2022, 08:38:47 AM
I'm pleased with the decision because it appeared to me Djokovic was taking the piss. Personally I think the positive test in December was conveniently timed. I'm still not quite sure how he was given a visa before that date. Also, the rhetoric from the Australian government is unpalatable. Clearly they are using this to push their immigration agenda.
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 16, 2022, 11:11:42 AM
Yeah the right decision, no sympathy for him at all. As for the actual tournament, 5 years ago if Djokovic was missing from the Australian Open, it would improve Andy Murray's chances of winning greatly, sadly those days have long gone, now if he makes the 3rd round of a major it's an achievement. I wouldn't be surprised if Murray decided to hang his racket up at the end of the year.
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 16, 2022, 02:08:18 PM
My in depth analysis of the Djokovic situation is......diddums :)
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Post by: Steve67 on January 16, 2022, 10:05:07 PM
My in depth analysis of the Djokovic situation is......diddums :)

Now that, I understand!!
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Post by: Gareth on January 16, 2022, 10:44:49 PM
Hopefully them UK, France & USA ban him for 3 years as well….save the arrogant droid getting the grand slam record
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 17, 2022, 09:30:33 AM
Cameron Norrie beaten in 3 sets by Sebastian Korda.
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Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on January 17, 2022, 09:47:14 AM
The men's tournament might be more interesting now that the egotistical barstool is not there.
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 18, 2022, 08:16:13 AM
Andy Murray wins in 5 sets, nice to wake up to a good sports story from Australia!
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Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on January 18, 2022, 08:48:02 AM
Evans and Watson won too. Raducanu on later.
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Post by: Monty on January 18, 2022, 11:36:31 AM
Raducanu drops 4 points in a quarter-hour first set Murder, 6-0. Keep it up!
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 18, 2022, 12:56:53 PM
Bit of a dip in the 2nd set but Emma through
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Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on January 20, 2022, 11:02:48 AM
Raducanu, Murray and Watson all out. Evans through on a walkover.
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 20, 2022, 11:28:43 AM
Some performance from the Japanese qualifier, first appearance in the 3rd round of a major. Tough on Emma having a blister on her racket hand.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 25, 2022, 07:43:30 AM
Shapovalov will be kicking himself. Nadal was beaten, but Shapovalov ending up beating himself. And this time Nadal may actually have not been 100%. We are used to Nadal not doing well then calling the physio to disrupt the opponent, but today he could hardly move. And Shapovalov still found a way to lose.
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 27, 2022, 10:05:08 AM
At the same time as watching Ash Barty win her semi final, I was doing the Daily Mail crossword, one of the clues was cigarette deposit 3 letters!
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 29, 2022, 10:15:00 AM
Barty comes from 5-1 down in the 2nd set to win the title, first female Aussie to win this Open in 44 years.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 29, 2022, 10:16:52 AM
Well Barty wins it finally. I was wanting Collins to win, but it was maybe too much for someone that inexperienced to be in front of such a hostile crowd (putting it politely).
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 30, 2022, 08:25:09 AM
Sadly will only be able to watch the beginning of the  match today, as I reckon it could be a cracker, going for Medvedev in 5 sets.
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Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on January 30, 2022, 08:31:12 AM
Hoping for Nadal in 4.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 30, 2022, 12:55:12 PM
Fucking Nadal. How has Medvedev let this slip?
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Post by: maidstonevillain on January 30, 2022, 01:18:43 PM
If Nadal wins this now, I think the BBC Overseas SPOTY will have been sorted by January.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 30, 2022, 01:32:28 PM
I just cannot stand Nadal the tennis player. The gurning, the fidgeting, the vamos, the uncle toni, all of it.
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Post by: Lizz on January 30, 2022, 02:12:26 PM
Nadal's won.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 30, 2022, 02:13:22 PM
Medvedev has Villa'd it up completely
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 30, 2022, 02:18:59 PM
I just cannot stand Nadal the tennis player. The gurning, the fidgeting, the vamos, the uncle toni, all of it.

CDBWF will be pleased too. ;)

Well done to Nadal, some win. Federer's still the greatest though.
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Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on January 30, 2022, 03:13:03 PM
Wow! What a comeback! Fair play to Nadal on his 21st.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 30, 2022, 03:43:51 PM
I just cannot stand Nadal the tennis player. The gurning, the fidgeting, the vamos, the uncle toni, all of it.

CDBWF will be pleased too. ;)

Well done to Nadal, some win. Federer's still the greatest though.

He is. To be the greatest you shouldn't need to have to use two hands to hit a backhand.
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Post by: Monty on January 30, 2022, 05:11:47 PM
I'm a big Fed Man, but if the all-time Biggest Winner is Nadal not Djokovic that'd be a form of justice.
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Post by: manic-road on January 30, 2022, 05:26:20 PM
I don't tend to watch much tennis but caught the last 5 minutes of the final to see history being made, Federer is my favourite player of al time but that is an incredible win.
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Post by: Proposition Joe on January 30, 2022, 06:46:39 PM
I'm a big Fed Man, but if the all-time Biggest Winner is Nadal not Djokovic that'd be a form of justice.

I much prefer Nadal the person to Djokovic the person, but Nadal the tennis player just triggers me for some reason.
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Post by: Rory on January 31, 2022, 12:35:39 AM
I just cannot stand Nadal the tennis player. The gurning, the fidgeting, the vamos, the uncle toni, all of it.

CDBWF will be pleased too. ;)

Well done to Nadal, some win. Federer's still the greatest though.

Agreed. Nadal and Djokovic are truly great players, but Federer has done more for the game than either of them.

Nadal is like a bull, and Djokovic is like some weird stretchy alien, but neither of them are good to watch. Nadal is a nice guy but an ugly player who relies on strength, spin, and making things awkward for the opponent. He's won 8 slams off clay. Djokovic is a machine but a bit of a twat who wins through attrition, an incredible return game, superior fitness and the ability to draw errors.

Regardless of what they all end up on, Federer changed the sport and has always been like poetry in motion. He's a bit of a dork, but he looks like a ballet dancer on court, the grace, intelligence and spectacle are sublime.

The way I see it, if I had to pick a player to play for my life on a random surface, it would be Djokovic; if I had to pick any player to play for my life on a specified surface, it would be Nadal on clay; if I had to pick one player to watch for enjoyment one last time before I died, it would be Federer.

Purely my own speculation, but I also think that a sportsperson's legacy is most apparent in the 10-20 years after their peak. They don't inspire babies, they inspire kids who watch them from ages 10-18. The next generation.

Federer inspired Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, Wawrinka. 47 slams between them. Young players who came along, were good enough to challenge the top dog and take on the mantle. The current generation of male players 20-32 are absolute dog shit. Thiem, Zverev, Medvedev and Tsitsipas? They can win all the Masters 500 events they like, but 2 slams between them. Shite.

Edit: I also have little doubt that this record will last a year at most. If fit, Nadal will win the French (the most boring, predictable event in the sporting calendar) but if Djokovic is fit, he'll win Wimbledon, the US and this time next year will break the record by winning the Australian.

Federer/Nadal/Djokovic are amazing, but 20 years is long enough. The men's game is stagnant and I cannot wait for some new blood.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Villa Lew on January 31, 2022, 03:16:35 PM
If I was gonna pick 4 players to dominate the scene once the top 3 have gone, I'd probably go Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime, one to watch out for I reckon is 18 year old Carlos Alcaraz.
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Post by: Villa Lew on February 07, 2022, 01:06:30 PM
Andy Murray to miss the French Open and the whole of the clay court season, saying 'the clay surface has made his issues worse'.
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Post by: Villa Lew on March 10, 2022, 03:35:05 PM
Djokovic pulls out of the next 2 tournaments in America, which he had planned to take part in, due to US Covid regulations, only one person to blame Novak.
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Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on March 10, 2022, 04:08:08 PM
Djokovic pulls out of the next 2 tournaments in America, which he had planned to take part in, due to US Covid regulations, only one person to blame Novak.


Defo!
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 10, 2022, 07:14:01 PM
Djokovic pulls out of the next 2 tournaments in America, which he had planned to take part in, due to US Covid regulations, only one person to blame Novak.

Defo!

It's germane to the discussion.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Villa Lew on March 14, 2022, 03:05:30 PM
At Indian Wells Emma Raducanu lost yesterday to Petra Martic, a player who is presently ranked 86 in the world. Emma is presently a million miles away, from the player, who sensationally won the US Open, hopefully she can at least find some of her old form by the time Wimbledon comes around. It would be sad if she went out in the early rounds there, after last years efforts.

At the same tournament Andy Murray was knocked out in the 2nd round, which sadly is not a surprise these days.

Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 14, 2022, 03:48:40 PM
At Indian Wells Emma Raducanu lost yesterday to Petra Martic, a player who is presently ranked 86 in the world. Emma is presently a million miles away, from the player, who sensationally won the US Open, hopefully she can at least find some of her old form by the time Wimbledon comes around. It would be sad if she went out in the early rounds there, after last years efforts.

Too much, too soon.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Villafirst on March 23, 2022, 07:23:24 AM
I see Ashleigh Barty has retired from tennis at only 25. Fair play to her but you're a long time retired. Bjorn Borg regretted his decision to pack in at only 26.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 23, 2022, 11:04:06 AM
Depends what else she has lined up, I suppose.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: JD on March 23, 2022, 10:16:22 PM
Depends what else she has lined up, I suppose.

She's a pretty decent cricketer and golfer by all accounts. So maybe she wants to pursue another sport.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Villa Lew on April 08, 2022, 05:28:23 PM
Boris Becker facing a possible prison sentence, after being found guilty on 4 charges in a bankruptcy trial.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: usav on April 14, 2022, 05:32:55 PM
Boris Becker facing a possible prison sentence, after being found guilty on 4 charges in a bankruptcy trial.
Sad state of affairs.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Villa Lew on April 20, 2022, 01:48:04 PM
Won't be seeing Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon this year, AELTC have banned all Russian and Belarusian players.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: dcdavecollett on April 21, 2022, 01:59:44 AM
Don't recall them banning all the British and USA players after the illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Perhaps I missed it.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 21, 2022, 10:33:15 AM
Won't be seeing Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon this year, AELTC have banned all Russian and Belarusian players.

Ridiculous decision.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 21, 2022, 11:32:01 AM
Djokovic sticks his oar in now, I mean, who cares what that halfwit thinks.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 26, 2022, 10:43:49 AM
Emma Raducanu splits from another coach. Bit strange.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: maidstonevillain on April 26, 2022, 12:14:51 PM
Surprised at that. They seemed a good fit.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: maidstonevillain on April 26, 2022, 12:37:54 PM
PS. Should the thread title be renamed. Particularly as we have an usurped Tennis 2021 thread languishing in the doldrums.
Title: Re: Tennis 2020
Post by: luke:lamf on April 26, 2022, 05:51:25 PM
Won't be seeing Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon this year, AELTC have banned all Russian and Belarusian players.

Ridiculous decision.
Nope, entirely correct. No Russian participation in the West until they at least pretend to be a civilised nation. I wouldn't let a single Russian tourist visa be issued for the EU/UK until they are fully retreated from Ukrainian territory, much less allow them to come and claim any kind of glory at our events.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 26, 2022, 07:35:46 PM
PS. Should the thread title be renamed. Particularly as we have an usurped Tennis 2021 thread languishing in the doldrums.

Done
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on April 29, 2022, 06:24:11 PM
As it appears Boris Becker will not now be able to give his expert commentaries, does it mean Wimbledon will have to be cancelled this year!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 05, 2022, 02:09:44 PM
Andy Murray has pulled out of his match against Djokovic today at the Madrid Open, the good news is, as long as it's only minor, it's due to illness not another injury. He had decided to not compete in the clay court season, but had a change of mind, so not sure now if, assuming obviously he's ok physically, he intends to compete in the French Open.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 09, 2022, 04:44:57 PM
19 year old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has won the Madrid Open, in the last 3 days he has beaten Nadal, Djokovic and in the final Zverev, could this at last be the beginning of the changing of the guard in men's tennis. We'll have a better idea, when the French Open starts on 22 May.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: luke:lamf on May 09, 2022, 05:43:35 PM
Impressive performance, but I'm not entirely sure I'll be delighted at a "changing of the guard" simply being the exchange of one unbeatable Spaniard for another at RG.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 16, 2022, 12:47:11 PM
Andy Murray has now decided to skip the French Open, a wise decision I reckon, he can now concentrate all his efforts on having a reasonable Wimbledon, which obviously depends on the draw being kind to him.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 23, 2022, 07:40:41 PM
After losing the 1st set Emma Raducanu goes through to the 2nd round beating 17 year old Linda Noskova.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 24, 2022, 04:55:35 PM
Tsonga just lost his match and now retiring, Roland Garros giving him a great send off.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on May 24, 2022, 05:05:01 PM
I always liked Tsonga.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 25, 2022, 12:25:49 PM
Raducanu knocked out in 3 sets, losing the last 2 sets 6-1, 6-1, admittedly clay not her favourite surface, but even so not looking good for Wimbledon.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on May 25, 2022, 05:04:10 PM
Norrie through
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 26, 2022, 07:44:14 PM
Dan Evans beaten in 4 sets, think that just leaves Norrie only Brit left standing, in both men's and women's singles.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 27, 2022, 10:07:49 PM
Norrie beaten in 4 sets by Russian Karen Khachanov.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 27, 2022, 10:08:19 PM
No Brits left standing
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 29, 2022, 10:53:13 PM
Just watched Carlos Alcaraz beat Khachanov in 3 sets, at just turned 19, he really does look like a future superstar.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 30, 2022, 10:57:50 PM
Tsitsipas and Medvedev both knocked out, tomorrow it's Djokovic v Nadal, due to start 7.30pm BST.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 11:02:30 PM
I want Nadal to win. 😨
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: luke:lamf on May 31, 2022, 08:37:02 AM
Must be the first ever match at RG where Nadal doesn't set off as the obvious favourite. I can't stand Djokovic, but think he'll have too much for Nadal tomorrow.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on May 31, 2022, 10:00:57 AM
Come on Nadal!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on May 31, 2022, 02:58:14 PM
Men's draw seems very lopsided, in the top half you've got the quality of Djokovic, Nadal, Zverev and Alcaraz against what seems a very average lower half Rublev, Cilic, Ruud and Rune.

By the way Luke, Djokovic Nadal match is this evening 7.45 ko BST

Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 01, 2022, 12:20:11 AM
Wow what a match what a win.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 03, 2022, 05:38:07 PM
Nadal through to final after Zverev injury in walkover.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 03, 2022, 05:54:57 PM
Can't see Nadal losing, whoever he plays in the final.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 05, 2022, 04:32:09 PM
Easy win for Nadal!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 05, 2022, 08:55:38 PM
Will Nadal play at Wimbledon, that is the question?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 09:47:45 PM
Raducanu expected to be fit enough to get injured again at Wimbledon. https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61739133
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 10, 2022, 10:18:16 PM
Andy Murray beats Tsitsipas in 2 sets, his first win over a top 5 player, since 2016.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 12, 2022, 05:41:05 PM
Murray loses in the final in 3 sets to Berrettini, but nevertheless it has been a good week for him, possibly now playing his best tennis, since his comeback, Queen's next for him starting tomorrow.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 12, 2022, 05:57:46 PM
Dan Evans won at Nottingham.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 13, 2022, 09:11:29 PM
Murray loses in the final in 3 sets to Berrettini, but nevertheless it has been a good week for him, possibly now playing his best tennis, since his comeback, Queen's next for him starting tomorrow.

Queen's not next for him he's pulled out with an abdominal strain he picked up on Sunday, may even be doubtful for Wimbledon.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 26, 2022, 11:27:55 AM
Wimbledon going for a great British double, Andy to win mens, Emma ladies, in the real world going for Berrettini and Swiatek.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 26, 2022, 11:52:31 AM
Hopefully Djokovic gets booed.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 27, 2022, 01:04:49 PM
Djokovic, Murray and Raducanu all on centre court today.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 27, 2022, 06:28:05 PM
Well done Emma, come on Andy.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 27, 2022, 06:51:43 PM
Brilliant match Struff v Alcaraz, the Spaniard through in 5 sets.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 27, 2022, 09:50:09 PM
Well done Raducanu and Murray. Feel a bit sorry for Norrie who is number 12 seed and doesn't seem to be getting much attention.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 27, 2022, 10:06:27 PM
Hopefully Djokovic gets booed.

Don't know if he did but he got a very easy draw against the winner of South Korea's 'The Masked Singer'.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villafirst on June 28, 2022, 05:25:59 AM
Well done Raducanu and Murray. Feel a bit sorry for Norrie who is number 12 seed and doesn't seem to be getting much attention.

Yes, agree. They shoved him to an outside court. Why was he not put on at least number one court? Dumb decision by Wimbledon officials.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 28, 2022, 10:25:28 AM
No Brits on the main courses, Rafa and Serena on centre, on no 1 Berrettini and Tsitsipas, the Villa man on no 2.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 28, 2022, 11:00:12 AM
2 Brits, Katie Swan and Katie Boulter, are playing on Court 18, not even sure if that court is in the Wimbledon grounds!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 28, 2022, 11:11:06 AM
No Brits on the main courses, Rafa and Serena on centre, on no 1 Berrettini and Tsitsipas, the Villa man on no 2.

I tell a lie, there is a Brit on no1, it's the conclusion of Helen Watson's match, presently 1 set all.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 28, 2022, 11:21:42 AM
No Brits on the main courses, Rafa and Serena on centre, on no 1 Berrettini and Tsitsipas, the Villa man on no 2.
Berrettini wil not be playing, he's tested positive with covid.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 28, 2022, 11:22:02 AM
Shame for Berrettini. I thought he might do well this year.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 28, 2022, 11:33:57 AM
Swiatek or Kvitova for me in the ladies, though I'd like to see Raducanu do well.
Anybody but jokeovic for me in the men's. 
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 28, 2022, 03:49:19 PM
Kyrgios is compulsive viewing.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on June 28, 2022, 08:12:25 PM
Couple of British men I have never heard of through. Evans on his way out by the looks of it. Watching Serena getting a tough workout here.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 28, 2022, 08:49:25 PM
Yeah Evans knocked out in 3 straight sets
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 28, 2022, 08:55:45 PM
Katie Boulter just won
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 28, 2022, 10:38:00 PM
Great win by Tan!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Pat McMahon on June 28, 2022, 10:45:43 PM
Great win by Tan!

I half watched the final set - cracking match. I loved the reaction of the young girl supporting Tan in the player’s box
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 28, 2022, 10:49:14 PM
Great win by Tan!

I half watched the final set - cracking match. I loved the reaction of the young girl supporting Tan in the player’s box

Same here, it was adorable how excited she was getting. Glad Tan won.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 28, 2022, 11:02:47 PM
Don't we have a Tennis Wankers thread for those that only show interest around Wimbledon or would that dismiss a nation?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villafirst on June 28, 2022, 11:36:01 PM
Williams looked her 40 years in that match against Tan.
 I doubt she'll win another Grand slam.
 
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 29, 2022, 02:58:06 PM
Don't we have a Tennis Wankers thread for those that only show interest around Wimbledon or would that dismiss a nation?

There are other tournaments? When did this come in?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 29, 2022, 05:11:30 PM
Harriet Dart first Brit through
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 29, 2022, 05:33:02 PM
Raducanu out. Garcia stronger.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 29, 2022, 05:37:50 PM
Raducanu out. Garcia stronger.
Yeah too good  :(
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 29, 2022, 06:02:05 PM
Norrie 5 sets
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on June 29, 2022, 06:45:57 PM
Don't we have a Tennis Wankers thread for those that only show interest around Wimbledon or would that dismiss a nation?

There are other tournaments? When did this come in?

Are you telling me tennis players aren't just people with normal jobs for 50 weeks a year?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on June 29, 2022, 09:24:40 PM
No lack of effort from Murray!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 29, 2022, 09:37:29 PM
Yeah great effort, but that could be the last time we see him at Wimbledon, well at least in the singles, he might have a go in the doubles with his brother.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 29, 2022, 10:00:33 PM
Don't we have a Tennis Wankers thread for those that only show interest around Wimbledon or would that dismiss a nation?

There are other tournaments? When did this come in?

Are you telling me tennis players aren't just people with normal jobs for 50 weeks a year?

Presumably the players that make the latter stages can afford to feed themselves the rest of the year, but if you lose in Round One it's straight back down the racquet mines the following Monday.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: maidstonevillain on June 29, 2022, 10:01:03 PM
Harriet Dart first Brit through
No she isn't. She was a round behind the others.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on June 29, 2022, 10:26:10 PM
Seemed impossible to break Isner's serve, he was always fighting an uphill battle.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 29, 2022, 10:35:49 PM
Katie Boulter just won

She sounds like a Sky News presenter.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 29, 2022, 10:38:04 PM
Are you telling me tennis players aren't just people with normal jobs for 50 weeks a year?

No, that's Gaelic footballers and hurlers.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 29, 2022, 10:42:21 PM
Katie Boulter just won

She sounds like a Sky News presenter.

That's what she does for the other 50 weeks of the year.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 30, 2022, 11:06:27 AM
Raducanu out.

At this rate she'll soon be back to being Romanian.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on June 30, 2022, 03:43:43 PM
Great win for Katie Boulter beats the no 6th seed and last years finalist.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: usav on June 30, 2022, 04:43:18 PM
Great win for Katie Boulter beats the no 6th seed and last years finalist.

I didn't see it, but just caught the post-match interview.  Dedicated to her Nan who passed away two days ago.  Tremendous stuff.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 30, 2022, 05:29:00 PM
her Nan who passed away two days ago.  Tremendous stuff.

Bit harsh. ☹️
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 01, 2022, 03:00:56 PM
Heather through come on Cameron
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 01, 2022, 03:13:11 PM
A nervy end to Watson's match, but into the 4th round for the first time.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 01, 2022, 06:03:39 PM
Alcaraz looks a special player.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 01, 2022, 06:55:19 PM
Alcaraz looks a special player.

Yeah superb, only dropped 6 games today
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 01, 2022, 07:27:51 PM
Impressive by Norrie.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 01, 2022, 07:32:41 PM
A good day all round. Hopefully the Brits are on at a sensible time tomorrow (ie after the cricket has finished).
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 02, 2022, 09:21:17 AM
Why is Katie Boulter on no 2 court instead of centre court, where there are 2 Americans playing each other and a Spaniard against a Czech, unbelievable Wimbledon.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 09:32:02 AM
Bizarre.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Hopadop on July 02, 2022, 11:12:39 AM
Kyrgios is compulsive viewing.

Good as ever by Barney Ronay in the Graun (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/jul/02/nick-kyrgios-plays-the-villain-perfectly-but-deep-down-he-just-wants-to-be-loved)
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 11:27:12 AM
Not a good start for Boulter.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 11:37:35 AM
Looks as good as over. The other girl can't miss.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 11:58:47 AM
Absolute thrashing. No reason why Tan can't win the tournament playing like that.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 02, 2022, 11:58:53 AM
Too easy for the clever Tan!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 02, 2022, 12:09:43 PM
Kyrgios is compulsive viewing.

Good as ever by Barney Ronay in the Graun (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/jul/02/nick-kyrgios-plays-the-villain-perfectly-but-deep-down-he-just-wants-to-be-loved)

It should be a good match vs Tsitsipas today, unfortunately I'll be travelling when it's on.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 02, 2022, 03:38:26 PM
Broady was competitive. De Minaur's class told in the end.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 02, 2022, 05:48:01 PM
Big upset Cornet beats the number 1 seed Swiatek in 2 sets.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 02, 2022, 11:16:04 PM
That was quite a match Kyrgios v Tsitsipas, not sure whether it should go in the Boxing thread.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 02, 2022, 11:45:25 PM
That was quite a match Kyrgios v Tsitsipas, not sure whether it should go in the Boxing thread.

Managed to see the end of the 1st set only and that seemed tasty.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 03, 2022, 09:58:30 AM
I was critical of Wimbledon yesterday but give them praise today more than 1,500 refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria have been invited to Wimbledon today.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2022, 03:27:46 PM
Looks like the disastrous weekend for the Brits is continuing.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 03, 2022, 03:51:48 PM
Norrie has at least started well
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 03, 2022, 06:07:25 PM
Great stuff Norrie, Goffin next and he's past his best, so things are looking good.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2022, 06:10:16 PM
Norrie saves the weekend.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 03, 2022, 06:10:42 PM
Agree. Impressive again by Norrie. Goffin came through a gruelling match vs Tiafoe.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 03, 2022, 10:46:15 PM
Last 2 sets were superb from Djokovic, on that form can't see anybody beating him.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: maidstonevillain on July 04, 2022, 06:34:52 PM
Ladies seeds have been largely decimated. Doubt many would bet against a Halep - Jabeur final.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 05, 2022, 03:12:21 PM
Djokovic 2 sets down
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 03:13:00 PM
Dickovic in trouble. Mon Sinner!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 05, 2022, 03:30:51 PM
What a great match between Maria and Niemeier!
A well deserved victory for Maria.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 03:58:41 PM
Why the fuck isn't Norrie on Centre Court?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 05, 2022, 04:00:50 PM
Dickovic in trouble. Mon Sinner!

Jinxed it
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 04:02:26 PM
At least Dickovic's odds went out to evens so I've made a few quid if and when the prick-dodging prick wins.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 05, 2022, 05:18:37 PM
Superb comeback Djokovic
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 05:58:37 PM
Superb comeback Djokovic

Have been critical of him before, but happy to give credit where it's due. He was lucky and the other bloke bottled it.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 05, 2022, 07:20:02 PM
Yas, well done Norrie.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: usav on July 05, 2022, 07:47:56 PM
Brilliant from Norrie.  He'll need the couple of days rest he's going to get now before facing Djoker.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on July 06, 2022, 07:55:17 PM
Fantastic game between Nadal and Fritz earlier on. Went virtually to the wire: 5th 10 point tie-break!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 06, 2022, 08:01:04 PM
Cracking mens semis today. Nadal excellent!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 06, 2022, 09:16:34 PM
Have to say I've warmed to Nadal.

Mainly because he isn't Djokovic.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Proposition Joe on July 07, 2022, 11:25:58 AM
Nadal's injuries are puzzling though. You hear him talk about them afterwards and it's like he was at death's door, but it's coincidental that his physio breaks often come when he's doing badly and his opponent has momentum. Then he comes out and looks absolutely fine.

He and Djokovic are still miles above anyone else though. Yesterday Nadal just needed to keep getting the ball back and just wait for Fritz to make the inevitable mistake. Nadal and Djokovic just do not make those mistakes.

Kyrgios vs Nadal will be fun. Isn't Kyrgios the kne that likes to disrupt Nadal's OCD rituals? Who was the player that kicked over Nadal's drinks bottles that time?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 07, 2022, 02:49:00 PM
Just shown Rafa practising, not looking great.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 07, 2022, 03:25:54 PM
Ons Jabeur the first African woman to reach a Wimbledon final, in the Open era.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 07, 2022, 03:51:12 PM
I was hoping for Maria to make the final, but well done to Jabeur.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: usav on July 07, 2022, 05:10:14 PM
......and will play the Russian Khzahk in the final.

Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Proposition Joe on July 07, 2022, 05:19:23 PM
......and will play the Russian Khzahk in the final.

To be fair, she abandoned Russia before it became fashionable to do so :-)
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Gareth on July 07, 2022, 07:18:31 PM
Sky saying they think Nadal is going to pull out - Wimbledon final with Kyrigos will be hilarious, they’ll be spilling Pimms all over the place when he is moaning everytime he sits down :-)
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 07, 2022, 07:33:38 PM
Confirmed Nadal out.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 07, 2022, 10:28:17 PM
So that's Djokovic won it then
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: luke:lamf on July 07, 2022, 11:28:58 PM
So that's Djokovic won it then
Not necessarily. Kyrgios will be much fresher, and has the talent to surprise him. But it would be a proper “lesser of two evils” final if Djokovic wins. I don’t like Djokovic, but everything I have seen and read about Kyrgios lead inexorably to the conclusion that he is quite an awful arsehole.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Gary Penrice on July 08, 2022, 08:57:29 AM
Good luck & best of British to Cam Norrie!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 08, 2022, 01:09:49 PM
Come on Norrie, I was going to post a pun but thought better of it.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 01:40:51 PM
Thank you. What time is he likely to be on?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 08, 2022, 03:53:39 PM
That was one of the worst sets I've seen Djokovic play but well done Cameron great stuff.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: thick_mike on July 08, 2022, 09:30:03 PM
Never watched wheelchair doubles before, this is great entertainment
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:00:41 PM
All over for another year, then. Still, only 11 1/2 months till the tennis season starts again.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: thick_mike on July 08, 2022, 10:03:16 PM
Standing ovation for the wheelchair tennis players is just rubbing it in.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 08, 2022, 10:24:36 PM
Come on Kyrgios on Sunday!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 09, 2022, 04:03:33 PM
Well played Elena Rybakina fully deserved
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 09, 2022, 04:13:14 PM
Rybakina deserved that! Interviewed well.
Jabeur obviously disappointed.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 10, 2022, 11:42:28 AM
Anybody going for Krygios today? I'm going Djokovic in 4.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2022, 12:09:31 PM
Hope they both lose.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 10, 2022, 02:05:07 PM
Anybody going for Krygios today? I'm going Djokovic in 4.

I'm hoping the Commonwealth commoner wins, he was good in 'Big Brother'.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 10, 2022, 02:33:47 PM
Come on cuddly Kyrgios
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: KRS on July 10, 2022, 02:56:55 PM
I don’t know why anyone would want Kyrgios to win? I can’t support such a bad sportsman.

Djokovic breaks him for the first time.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 10, 2022, 03:07:27 PM
I don’t know why anyone would want Kyrgios to win?

It's all Greek to you, I suppose.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2022, 03:11:52 PM
I don’t know why anyone would want Kyrgios to win? I can’t support such a bad sportsman.

Because Djokovic is an absolute wanker who uses his platform to preach bullshit that makes more people die and means more disabled and sick people have to stay trapped in their houses for fear of meeting twats like him.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 10, 2022, 03:25:51 PM
I want Kyrgios to win it ever since I seen him kicking off in his first match. He’s a character and the sport needs them more than the robots that have being dominating the game.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2022, 03:28:48 PM
The allegations of domestic abuse are not good, though, from a Kyrgios perspective. Obviously, innocent until proven guilty, and all that. He's also mates with Djokovic which puts me off him. Anyway bollocks to them both, I'm watching the cricket 😁
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: KRS on July 10, 2022, 03:51:22 PM
So it’s basically…”battle of the massive twats” and we just have to pick a side…or watch the cricket 😂
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 10, 2022, 04:27:30 PM
It's been a decent match. Kyrgios is playing well but Djokovic  is relentless. Never watched a full Kyrgios match before, does he always rabbit on to his box so much?
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Goldenballs on July 10, 2022, 04:36:49 PM
Wish there was an option to mute the Tarquin's in the crowd.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Small Rodent on July 10, 2022, 05:03:46 PM
I put £10 on Kyrgios because I saw a rumour that Djokovic was going to throw the game for his Serbian mafia friends.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 10, 2022, 05:17:12 PM
I put £10 on Kyrgios because I saw a rumour that Djokovic was going to throw the game for his Serbian mafia friends.

And the moral of that story is don't believe conspiracy theories
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: KRS on July 10, 2022, 05:35:57 PM
The better and more composed player won. Good game.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Small Rodent on July 10, 2022, 05:53:07 PM
I put £10 on Kyrgios because I saw a rumour that Djokovic was going to throw the game for his Serbian mafia friends.

And the moral of that story is don't believe conspiracy theories

It was a Villa fan!!!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 10, 2022, 06:03:10 PM
The last player to win the men's title other than Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray was Lleyton Hewitt in 2002.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 10, 2022, 06:14:04 PM
Not really the result I was hoping for but first trophy of the year in the hands of a Villan already. :)

Lovely tribute to Sue Barker at the end of the coverage there, the BBC always do such things with a touch of class.

Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2022, 10:40:20 PM
The last player to win the men's title other than Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray was Lleyton Hewitt in 2002.

Genuinely thought Hewitt would go on to win it loads of times. Mind you, I thought the same about Richard Krajicek.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on July 10, 2022, 10:49:21 PM
Not really the result I was hoping for but first trophy of the year in the hands of a Villan already. :)

Lovely tribute to Sue Barker at the end of the coverage there, the BBC always do such things with a touch of class.

Agree about Sue, gonna be a hard act to follow, as is proving in QofS.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on July 11, 2022, 08:31:00 AM
What a fantastic presenter Sue Barker has been over the years!
She'll be missed!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on August 17, 2022, 08:57:20 AM
Raducanu beats Serena Williams 6-4 6-0, which is hardly surprising.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: usav on August 17, 2022, 01:39:34 PM
Raducanu beats Serena Williams 6-4 6-0, which is hardly surprising.

Well it kind of is as her form has been poor, but I take your point.   I hope it's a springboard for her to have a decent run in Cincinnati and of course the US Open.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: usav on August 17, 2022, 08:29:39 PM
She just crushed Azarenka as well......
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 18, 2022, 06:03:19 AM
She just crushed Azarenka as well......

I can only imagine the racket Azarenka must have made, being crushed
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 19, 2022, 09:43:19 PM
Radacanu lost out to an American (Pegula) in 2 sets.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on August 28, 2022, 10:11:36 AM
US Open starts tomorrow, sadly the question is not whether Emma can defend her title, but will she get past the first couple of rounds. If you want to watch it, it's on Amazon Prime from 4pm.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 30, 2022, 07:52:59 AM
Serena Williams through in straight sets.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on August 30, 2022, 06:10:07 PM
A comfortable win for Norrie beating Paire in 3 sets, after the Frenchman lost the 2nd set tie break 7-1, his performance in the last set, which he lost 6-0, was one of the most unprofessional one, I've seen from a player for a long time. He virtually stopped trying and at the turnaround at 5 nil down, he was packing his towels away, ready for a quick exit.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 31, 2022, 09:08:29 AM
Radacanu out in 2 sets. Not a great defence of her title.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on August 31, 2022, 10:22:48 AM
Yeah not entirely a surprise, Cornet was always going to be a tough opponent. Emma's ranking will tumble to round the 80 mark, gonna be interesting to see, where she is in another 12 months time.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 31, 2022, 10:36:53 AM
I agree that Cornet was always going to be a tough opponent. Raducanu's changing of coaches/support team and injuries have obviously not helped her form. As an already wealthy young lady it will be interesting to see how she manages to get back to progressing and ensuring it stays a consistent hgh standard.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 02, 2022, 10:28:18 AM
4 British men through to the last 32 of the US Open for the first time, Norrie, Murray, Evans and Draper.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 02, 2022, 11:17:17 AM
Murray vs Berrettini later.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 02, 2022, 02:12:28 PM
Yeah, I was listening to a tennis pundit this morning and she reckoned the Italian's form has been a bit up and down, since he returned from covid, which made him miss Wimbledon.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 02, 2022, 09:36:16 PM
Murray loses in 4 sets and Draper retires injured.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 03, 2022, 08:48:24 AM
Serena Williams out and tough games for Norrie and Evans later.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 03, 2022, 09:45:46 AM
Goodbye Serena, or maybe not, when asked if she would reconsider retiring, she said "I don't think so, but you never know".
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 04, 2022, 07:46:40 AM
Norrie through, Evans out. Nadal and Swiatek progress.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 05, 2022, 10:42:47 AM
Some performance from Kyrgios beating Medvedev in 4.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 05, 2022, 07:31:25 PM
Norrie beaten in 3 straight sets, that's the end of the Brits.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 05, 2022, 11:10:00 PM
Frances Tiafoe knocks out Nadal.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 06, 2022, 08:16:00 AM
Yeah Tiafoe did well. Kyrgios making good progress. Swiatek through also.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 06, 2022, 11:38:07 AM
We will now have a first time Grand Slam winner in the men's, which will make a nice change.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 06, 2022, 01:53:37 PM
Hurrah.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 07, 2022, 08:09:02 AM
Berrettini, Kyrgios and Gauff all out.
Jabeur looking good for the ladies.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: maidstonevillain on September 07, 2022, 08:17:46 AM
Berrettini, Kyrgios and Gauff all out.
Jabeur looking good for the ladies.
I would live to see Jabeur win it. But she looked a bit out of sorts against Tomljanovic, and struggled through. The Womens is wide open, especially with Swiatek a bit out of form also.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 07, 2022, 08:47:52 PM
Berrettini, Kyrgios and Gauff all out.
Jabeur looking good for the ladies.
I would live to see Jabeur win it. But she looked a bit out of sorts against Tomljanovic, and struggled through. The Womens is wide open, especially with Swiatek a bit out of form also.
Equally I would say the Mens is also wide open.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 08, 2022, 08:18:32 AM
Alcaraz with an impressive win over Sinner.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: JD on September 08, 2022, 08:54:41 AM
Alcaraz with an impressive win over Sinner.

The match lasted for over 5 hours. Hope Alcaraz recovers ok as his match against Tiafoe could be some match.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 08, 2022, 10:28:11 AM
Alcaraz with an impressive win over Sinner.

The match lasted for over 5 hours. Hope Alcaraz recovers ok as his match against Tiafoe could be some match.

Sounds a thriller, but the match finished at 2.50am, absolutely ridiculous.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 09, 2022, 07:36:13 AM
Swiatek vs Jabeur final.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 09, 2022, 09:46:45 AM
Swiatek vs Jabeur final.

That could be a cracker
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 10, 2022, 08:57:18 AM
Alcaraz vs Rudd men's final. It'll be great to see a new winner!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 10, 2022, 02:15:35 PM
Alcaraz vs Rudd men's final. It'll be great to see a new winner!
That also could be a cracker. Thankfully it's on at a more reasonable time for us, follows the Women's Doubles final, which starts at 6pm BST.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 10, 2022, 11:10:09 PM
2 sets is all it took to decide the ladies US open winner.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 12, 2022, 12:47:40 AM
Carlos Alcaraz a grand slam champion and world's number 1 at the age of 19, sensational. Andy Murray is old enough to be his father!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 12, 2022, 08:01:19 AM
Well done to Alcaraz! Ruud will no doubt get further opportunities for a slam title.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: maidstonevillain on September 12, 2022, 09:50:49 AM
Raducanu now World No. 83.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 15, 2022, 02:32:41 PM
Federer retiring later this month.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 15, 2022, 02:38:38 PM
One of the all-time greats!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: manic-road on September 15, 2022, 03:31:13 PM
Federer has to be the most graceful tennis players I have ever seen, one of the greatest of all time and time has finally caught up with him.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 15, 2022, 06:29:51 PM
Not surprised to hear the news, for me the greatest grass court player of all time, with a record 8 Wimbledon titles.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Richard E on September 15, 2022, 06:36:24 PM
I wished the BBC App hadn’t done it as a breaking newsflash - I saw his name flash up and initially thought he’d died!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 16, 2022, 11:21:50 PM
GB knocked out of the Davis Cup after 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 17, 2022, 06:52:40 AM
Federer has to be the most graceful tennis players I have ever seen, one of the greatest of all time and time has finally caught up with him.

Rat Boy and No-Vac might win more slams, but Federer won in style, rather than moaning and running around lots
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 24, 2022, 12:54:15 AM
Federer plays his final match, so now it really is Roger and out.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Rory on September 24, 2022, 05:18:39 AM
Federer is absolutely the best male player of all time.

Nadal & Djokovic are brilliant, all time greats, but look how many of Nadal's titles are on clay; and look how little anybody gives a shit about Djokovic.

Federer inspired both, along with Murray & Wawrinka. Who have Nadal & Djokovic inspired? A bunch of nobodies.

It's not just about numbers. Federer was graceful, complete, beautiful. Floyd Mayweather may have superior figures, but he is not better than Muhammad Ali.

Federer is Ali. What he has done for the sport is beyond mere stats.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: JD on September 24, 2022, 09:20:58 AM
Federer is absolutely the best male player of all time.

Nadal & Djokovic are brilliant, all time greats, but look how many of Nadal's titles are on clay; and look how little anybody gives a shit about Djokovic.

Federer inspired both, along with Murray & Wawrinka. Who have Nadal & Djokovic inspired? A bunch of nobodies.

It's not just about numbers. Federer was graceful, complete, beautiful. Floyd Mayweather may have superior figures, but he is not better than Muhammad Ali.

Federer is Ali. What he has done for the sport is beyond mere stats.

Totally agree Rory.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 24, 2022, 11:08:20 AM
After reaching her 1st semi final, since her US Open win, sadly Emma Raducanu has to retire injured in the 3rd set of her match with Jelena Ostapenko.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 24, 2022, 10:10:41 PM
Pictures of Federer and Nadal after their Laver cup doubles defeat were emotional.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Rory on September 24, 2022, 10:12:12 PM
Pictures of Federer and Nadal after their Laver cup doubles defeat were emotional.

Their bromance is so sweet.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on September 25, 2022, 05:37:16 PM
Pictures of Federer and Nadal after their Laver cup doubles defeat were emotional.

Their bromance is so sweet.

CD will be getting jealous!
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 25, 2022, 10:06:59 PM
Federer is absolutely the best male player of all time.

Nadal & Djokovic are brilliant, all time greats, but look how many of Nadal's titles are on clay; and look how little anybody gives a shit about Djokovic.

Federer inspired both, along with Murray & Wawrinka. Who have Nadal & Djokovic inspired? A bunch of nobodies.

It's not just about numbers. Federer was graceful, complete, beautiful. Floyd Mayweather may have superior figures, but he is not better than Muhammad Ali.

Federer is Ali. What he has done for the sport is beyond mere stats.

Agree with all that except to say I think Federer is the best player of all time.

About 10 years ago a friend of mine went on the piss with Serena Williams (they had a mutual friend) and the night ended with her holding Serena's head as she vomited in the ladies toilets. Can't see anyone having a similar tale about Federer as he epitomises that very nice but slightly dull Swiss way.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Rory on September 25, 2022, 10:35:12 PM
Federer is absolutely the best male player of all time.

Nadal & Djokovic are brilliant, all time greats, but look how many of Nadal's titles are on clay; and look how little anybody gives a shit about Djokovic.

Federer inspired both, along with Murray & Wawrinka. Who have Nadal & Djokovic inspired? A bunch of nobodies.

It's not just about numbers. Federer was graceful, complete, beautiful. Floyd Mayweather may have superior figures, but he is not better than Muhammad Ali.

Federer is Ali. What he has done for the sport is beyond mere stats.

Agree with all that except to say I think Federer is the best player of all time.

About 10 years ago a friend of mine went on the piss with Serena Williams (they had a mutual friend) and the night ended with her holding Serena's head as she vomited in the ladies toilets. Can't see anyone having a similar tale about Federer as he epitomises that very nice but slightly dull Swiss way.

That surprises me about Serena, to be honest. I only said 'male player' because the male and female games are so different it's impossible to really compare them - plus it tends to invite a lot of unnecessary sexism and belittling of the women's game.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 10:38:03 PM
I'm sure every sport has an off season, I doubt she was ever pissed during a game.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Rory on September 25, 2022, 10:40:03 PM
I'm sure every sport has an off season, I doubt she was ever pissed during a game.

Oh I'm not judging her, but I've always thought of her as being very professional on and off court.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on October 21, 2022, 03:38:02 PM
Former World No 1 and former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep provisionally suspended after failing a drug test at the US Open.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on November 13, 2022, 10:24:05 PM
It's Emma's birthday today, no longer a teenager, gonna be interesting to see how she gets on in the next 12 months, hopefully at least some improvement on the last 12.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on December 07, 2022, 08:50:11 PM
The Lawn Tennis Association has been fined £820,000 by the ATP for banning Russian and Belarusian male players from this summer's grass court events. They have also been warned they could lose their ATP membership if a similar decision is made next year.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 09:53:15 PM
What a load of shite.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on December 15, 2022, 10:31:00 AM
The US Open is to return to Sky next year, they have agreed a 5 year deal, which is good news.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 15, 2022, 10:58:10 AM
I hope that the precedent set by Amazon continues, whereby if a Brit makes the final they arrange for it to be shown on council telly. They did with the Cricket World Cup Final, tbf.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on December 15, 2022, 02:14:37 PM
Boris Becker released from prison, after serving just 8 months of his 2 1/2 years sentence, he must have been a good boy.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on December 16, 2022, 10:15:20 AM
In what has been an injury ridden season, after 2 months out, with a wrist injury, Emma returns to action in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi against Wimbledon losing finalist Ons Jabeur, still without a coach.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: maidstonevillain on December 16, 2022, 03:12:43 PM
In what has been an injury ridden season, after 2 months out, with a wrist injury, Emma returns to action in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi against Wimbledon losing finalist Ons Jabeur, still without a coach.

Sebastian Sachs new coach.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: maidstonevillain on December 16, 2022, 05:13:04 PM
The US Open is to return to Sky next year, they have agreed a 5 year deal, which is good news.

No it's not. Preferred it on Amazon Prime.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on December 16, 2022, 10:30:09 PM
In what has been an injury ridden season, after 2 months out, with a wrist injury, Emma returns to action in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi against Wimbledon losing finalist Ons Jabeur, still without a coach.

Sebastian Sachs new coach.

I didn't know that, from what I've read, seems like a good appointment
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: Villa Lew on January 05, 2023, 11:42:23 AM
Sadly not a great start to the season for Emma, had to retire from a match in Australia, due to an ankle injury, hopefully she'll recover in time for the Australian Open, which starts a week on Monday.
Title: Re: Tennis recycled - 2022
Post by: usav on January 06, 2023, 08:40:22 PM
Sadly not a great start to the season for Emma, had to retire from a match in Australia, due to an ankle injury, hopefully she'll recover in time for the Australian Open, which starts a week on Monday.

*New Zealand.

Hopefully not too serious.
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