I P Knightley Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 The French Open (least significant of the Grand Slam events, imo) has kicked off with Nadal still being the one to beat. He has a stroke of luck yesterday with rain coming down just as Bolelli was taking a grip in the third set. Yorkshire's Kyle Edmund, sitting at #17 in the ATP rankings has snuck into 16th seed due to Roger being allowed to do what he likes; 16th being so much better than 17th, the way these draws work. He kicks off today against some Aussie I've never heard of before (hopefully) meeting another unseeded player before possibly meeting Fognini, who's still a lot of fun to watch. Edmund's got the game to go pretty far on clay but is still maturing so could go out on a brainfart. Elsewhere, the #20 seed, a lad called Djokovic, made a decent start, not for the first time licking a Brazilian. Overall, quite an open draw until people come across Nadal. Thiem there to make life difficult for Zverev in the QF. Anyone see beyond Nadal for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Find this the least interesting Grand Slam as you basically know Nadal is going to win it unless he gets injured. I can't see it changing this year either especially with how he's been playing in the build up...I guess Thiem is really the only one I can see challenging given he has at least beaten him. But over 5 sets? At least the women's draw is again wide open. Konta flops again though and had a good laugh at Heather Watson declaring she was 'on fire' in her win...therefore guaranteeing she'll get thrashed in the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Elsewhere, the #20 seed, a lad called Djokovic, made a decent start, not for the first time licking a Brazilian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: Has that Djokovic prick feigned injury yet when the match is going away from him ? No ? Well he will.... See Konta got rammed yesterday. Feckin useless Australian bint. We have a tennis club near our house and the budding Andy Murrays will be out in force. In fact they already are I saw a young welt having a meltdown the other day. Pretentious wee turd. In my mind's eye, that's a wee laddie aged about five who's got a racquet too big for him and a pushy, unfulfilled mum bullying him into playing and playing and playing until his fingers bleed. Pretentious wee turd!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 4 hours ago, I P Knightley said: The French Open (least significant of the Grand Slam events, imo) has kicked off with Nadal still being the one to beat. He has a stroke of luck yesterday with rain coming down just as Bolelli was taking a grip in the third set. Anyone see beyond Nadal for this? As others have said, can't see beyond Nadal unless he retires through injury. It'll be interesting to see if he can close the gap on Federer with regards to Grand Slam titles. Is four too much at this stage of his career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 29/05/2018 at 12:57, I P Knightley said: The French Open (least significant of the Grand Slam events, imo) has kicked off with Nadal still being the one to beat. He has a stroke of luck yesterday with rain coming down just as Bolelli was taking a grip in the third set. Yorkshire's Kyle Edmund, sitting at #17 in the ATP rankings has snuck into 16th seed due to Roger being allowed to do what he likes; 16th being so much better than 17th, the way these draws work. He kicks off today against some Aussie I've never heard of before (hopefully) meeting another unseeded player before possibly meeting Fognini, who's still a lot of fun to watch. Edmund's got the game to go pretty far on clay but is still maturing so could go out on a brainfart. Elsewhere, the #20 seed, a lad called Djokovic, made a decent start, not for the first time licking a Brazilian. Overall, quite an open draw until people come across Nadal. Thiem there to make life difficult for Zverev in the QF. Anyone see beyond Nadal for this? The angles Nadal can create are incredible. Can't see anyone beating him, although I predict Edmund will have a good run. He looks a player now, really moves well in a point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Edmund on. His coach seems a nice man, good to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I've been in the huff with tennis in the last few months (maybe year actually) and I've hardly seen any - I've also been horribly busy and with no Murray to keep me focused I've kind of lost track of what's doing in the tennis world. I haven't even read any tennis news. Nada. What's the story? Nadal cleaning up a bit? What's happening to Djokovic and his elbow - is it even still an issue? What's happening with Federer? Who's filling in behind Nadal? Zverev? DelPo? Cilic? How's the women's game shaping up with Serena out of action? Muguruza making strides? Halep? Wozniacki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Edmund reminds me so much of Murray. Perfect attitude, huge talent but Murray's problem was bringing that to a big match and I can see Edmund having the same problem. I guess that comes from winning them though, it's going to be fun watching him that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Pella the latest fodder for the GOATOC (greatest of all time on clay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 3 hours ago, redm said: I've been in the huff with tennis in the last few months (maybe year actually) and I've hardly seen any - I've also been horribly busy and with no Murray to keep me focused I've kind of lost track of what's doing in the tennis world. I haven't even read any tennis news. Nada. What's the story? Nadal cleaning up a bit? What's happening to Djokovic and his elbow - is it even still an issue? What's happening with Federer? Who's filling in behind Nadal? Zverev? DelPo? Cilic? How's the women's game shaping up with Serena out of action? Muguruza making strides? Halep? Wozniacki? Nadal and Federer are the top two but Zverev and Thiem are improving rapidly. Federer is playing a smart game, staying out of the French so he isn't handed a hammering by Nadal. Djokovic is lurking at the back, he looks totally injury free and what a competitor. A bit of a gap between them and the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 4 hours ago, redm said: I've been in the huff with tennis in the last few months (maybe year actually) and I've hardly seen any - I've also been horribly busy and with no Murray to keep me focused I've kind of lost track of what's doing in the tennis world. I haven't even read any tennis news. Nada. What's the story? Nadal cleaning up a bit? What's happening to Djokovic and his elbow - is it even still an issue? What's happening with Federer? Who's filling in behind Nadal? Zverev? DelPo? Cilic? How's the women's game shaping up with Serena out of action? Muguruza making strides? Halep? Wozniacki? If Nadal doesn't win this tournament, Federer goes back to number 1 in the rankings. Djoko's return has been rusty to say the least. A few early rounds pumpings but he's being pretty dogged about it and may well come good in the second half of the year. Zverev has been the big noise, moving into third ranking spot and seeded #2 in the French, due to come across Dominic Thiem in the semi. There's quite a band of clay-courters who're in the top 16: Spaniards, Eye-ties, Thiem and Edmund all look good on the surface. Zverev, himself, is no slouch either. They'll all put up a decent show but it's hard to see past Nadal when it comes to a five set brawl. I don't see Thiem as a slam winner. Puts in a ton of hours, playing more tournaments than everyone else in the top 16 (at least he did last year). Good enough to stick around the top 8 for some time, though. Delpo's got himself inside the top 8 with a bit of reliability rather than real, convincing challenges at the top. I really hope he comes good in one of the slams this season, though I doubt it will be this one. He's down to meet Cilic in the QF (if Edmund or Fognini don't get in Cilic's way). If that happens, it will be one to watch. He's currently skelping Chardy in the second round; set and break up. Bloody Isner is back inside the top 10. Can't remember how that happened but it shouldn't have. Fair play to him, mind you. For a one-dimensional circus freak, he must have done something right over the last few months. I just wouldn't watch it. Just seen his live score; 2 sets into the match and, guess what?, 7-6 6-7. On clay. I see that Shapovolov got pumpded oot today. I think he'll start to knock on the door of the top 16 soon - needs to get a bit more consistent but he's come a long way since whacking that umpire in the eye. In the women's game, Serena's back and so is Sharapova. Some of them sometimes win and others lose. I think Halep is still number one, which is great as she certainly used to have her knockers. 4 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Edmund reminds me so much of Murray. Perfect attitude, huge talent but Murray's problem was bringing that to a big match and I can see Edmund having the same problem. I guess that comes from winning them though, it's going to be fun watching him that's for sure Murray's attitude at that age was far from 'perfect', it was the main thing holding him back (in my view). Edmund has benefitted from that, though with Murray having taken Kyle under his wing. Kyle strikes me as a more focussed player, unlikely to have the stupid melt-downs and shouting at the box sort of thing that Brad Gilbert had Murray doing. He also (Keddlers) doesn't take his mammy with him wherever he goes. It's great that he's crept up to the top 16 without fuss or fanfare; the British sports media struggles to pay attention to more than one tennis player at a time and non-stories about Murray's expected return date are more prominent that anything following Edmund. Of course, once he gets to Wimbledon, the press will go nuts and Edmund might make the third round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKongUno Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 4 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Edmund reminds me so much of Murray. Perfect attitude, huge talent but Murray's problem was bringing that to a big match and I can see Edmund having the same problem. I guess that comes from winning them though, it's going to be fun watching him that's for sure Murray had won some big tournaments , been in grand slam finals and whopped Federer a good few times by the time he was Edmunds age . Murrays problem was he was having to beat Nadal , Federer or Djokovic at the top of their game . Edmund cant even beat the Cilic's and the Raonics to get a shot at Federer etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 minute ago, JimKongUno said: Murray had won some big tournaments , been in grand slam finals and whopped Federer a good few times by the time he was Edmunds age . Murrays problem was he was having to beat Nadal , Federer or Djokovic at the top of their game . Edmund cant even beat the Cilic's and the Raonics to get a shot at Federer etc. 11 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: If Nadal doesn't win this tournament, Federer goes back to number 1 in the rankings. Djoko's return has been rusty to say the least. A few early rounds pumpings but he's being pretty dogged about it and may well come good in the second half of the year. Zverev has been the big noise, moving into third ranking spot and seeded #2 in the French, due to come across Dominic Thiem in the semi. There's quite a band of clay-courters who're in the top 16: Spaniards, Eye-ties, Thiem and Edmund all look good on the surface. Zverev, himself, is no slouch either. They'll all put up a decent show but it's hard to see past Nadal when it comes to a five set brawl. I don't see Thiem as a slam winner. Puts in a ton of hours, playing more tournaments than everyone else in the top 16 (at least he did last year). Good enough to stick around the top 8 for some time, though. Delpo's got himself inside the top 8 with a bit of reliability rather than real, convincing challenges at the top. I really hope he comes good in one of the slams this season, though I doubt it will be this one. He's down to meet Cilic in the QF (if Edmund or Fognini don't get in Cilic's way). If that happens, it will be one to watch. He's currently skelping Chardy in the second round; set and break up. Bloody Isner is back inside the top 10. Can't remember how that happened but it shouldn't have. Fair play to him, mind you. For a one-dimensional circus freak, he must have done something right over the last few months. I just wouldn't watch it. Just seen his live score; 2 sets into the match and, guess what?, 7-6 6-7. On clay. I see that Shapovolov got pumpded oot today. I think he'll start to knock on the door of the top 16 soon - needs to get a bit more consistent but he's come a long way since whacking that umpire in the eye. In the women's game, Serena's back and so is Sharapova. Some of them sometimes win and others lose. I think Halep is still number one, which is great as she certainly used to have her knockers. Murray's attitude at that age was far from 'perfect', it was the main thing holding him back (in my view). Edmund has benefitted from that, though with Murray having taken Kyle under his wing. Kyle strikes me as a more focussed player, unlikely to have the stupid melt-downs and shouting at the box sort of thing that Brad Gilbert had Murray doing. He also (Keddlers) doesn't take his mammy with him wherever he goes. It's great that he's crept up to the top 16 without fuss or fanfare; the British sports media struggles to pay attention to more than one tennis player at a time and non-stories about Murray's expected return date are more prominent that anything following Edmund. Of course, once he gets to Wimbledon, the press will go nuts and Edmund might make the third round. I see Thiem as even stronger than Zverev. Solid solid player and athlete, ye heard good things about Shopopoplov, big serve and he can play too. What worries with me Djokovic is he throws in basic errors when you think everythings going well for him, but the way he's moving is incredible. Love Murray's attitude and I always have, yes he has the tantrums but that's due to the pressure he puts on himself. I would think Edmund is the exact same. IMO if that Murray had shown up in more finals instead of being passive he'd have won alot more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 10 minutes ago, JimKongUno said: Murray had won some big tournaments , been in grand slam finals and whopped Federer a good few times by the time he was Edmunds age . Murrays problem was he was having to beat Nadal , Federer or Djokovic at the top of their game . Edmund cant even beat the Cilic's and the Raonics to get a shot at Federer etc. Edmund's beat Djokovic now. And his forehand will worry anyone, humongous shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm only looking at the scoreboards but even then, Isner is pissing me off. Third set, another 7-6. First game of the 4th set coughs up a service break after 2 hours and 25 minutes of play. No break point opportunities for his oppo; only 5 for him in the first 3 sets. I bet he's got a really tasty wife and a flash sports car. Big lunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 24 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm only looking at the scoreboards but even then, Isner is pissing me off. Third set, another 7-6. First game of the 4th set coughs up a service break after 2 hours and 25 minutes of play. No break point opportunities for his oppo; only 5 for him in the first 3 sets. I bet he's got a really tasty wife and a flash sports car. Big lunk. Players like him annoy me too. What does they practice with their coach? Abit of serving. 'well done, were done for the day'. Every single day. Because they don't get better at anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Verdasco's an outside bet for the whole thing IMO. Hitting really well and as seen in the past, I remember he was brilliant v Murray a few years ago, he can bring that to a big match. Batista Agut Djokovic is a cracking match, not sure he has the quality to beat him, but good rally's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Backing Agut here. Djokovic gets angrier and angrier and it affects his game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Djokovic is absoutely not injured anymore by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Don't think Edmund has much chance here. Fognini is such a talent on this surface, makes it look very easy playing ridiculous shots on clay. Hope I'm wrong though, Edmund is a grafter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 If he doesnt draw 1 set all being 1-5 up in the set that would be utterly embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Can't see much future for Edmund. Such basic dull tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Brilliant tennis ; what a tie break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Geoff the Mince said: Brilliant tennis ; what a tie break Djokovic having treatment for injuries before roaring back in a match? Quelle surprise. But he couldn't make it stick against the match fixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Great match so far. Schwatzman playing like he has to to have a chance, going for it every point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Schwartz man's walked onto the court as if he's playing anyone. Doesn't usually happen v Rafa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 The break will probably help Nadal. Fingers crossed it doesn't. Think men's tennis really needs someone new winning this tournament, preferably a new Slam winner (though I'd love del Potro to win). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 I was hoping for slightly better results for JMDP than the gubbing he was given by Nadal this afternoon. At least something where he got into double figures in the game score. At least Cecchini gave Thiem something to do for the first couple of sets. I doubt I'll be tuning in for the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I was hoping for slightly better results for JMDP than the gubbing he was given by Nadal this afternoon. At least something where he got into double figures in the game score. At least Cecchini gave Thiem something to do for the first couple of sets. I doubt I'll be tuning in for the final. Nadal 3 0 set betting is even money which will keep me interested , Ladies should be a good match and hopefully Halep can win her 1st major . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Andy Murray confirm's he will play at Queen's next week. He will play Nick Kyrgios in his first match since Wimbledon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, AWM said: Andy Murray confirm's he will play at Queen's next week. He will play Nick Kyrgios in his first match since Wimbledon. Tough draw. He'll probably go out, interesting Kyrgios is in it. Suggests he's improved and is becoming the player the pundits thought he'd be Edited June 16, 2018 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 And, with a win in the Stuttgart Open, Roger Federer returns to number 1 in the world rankings. It is 16 (SIXTEEN) years since he first reached world #1 and it's not like there's been a bunch of huddies and deadbeats throughout that time. Phenomenal stuff. His semi-final in Germany was against Kygios who took a set off him and forced a tie-break in the final set. That's a pretty good performance on grass against the GOAT. Enough to suggest that he'll have little difficulty overcoming Murray at Queen's unless he does something looney - like he's prone to do once in a while. Kyrgios is in it because (a) he wants to be and (b ) his world ranking is around 20 so, for all his fallability, he puts in enough strong tournaments throughout the year to earn his places. A couple of interesting Wild Cards to the event: drug taking Dan Evans and Novak Djokovic. (A sentence which could be read to imply that Novak Djokovic has been a drug taker. No such implication was intended.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 22 hours ago, I P Knightley said: And, with a win in the Stuttgart Open, Roger Federer returns to number 1 in the world rankings. It is 16 (SIXTEEN) years since he first reached world #1 and it's not like there's been a bunch of huddies and deadbeats throughout that time. Phenomenal stuff. His semi-final in Germany was against Kygios who took a set off him and forced a tie-break in the final set. That's a pretty good performance on grass against the GOAT. Enough to suggest that he'll have little difficulty overcoming Murray at Queen's unless he does something looney - like he's prone to do once in a while. Kyrgios is in it because (a) he wants to be and (b ) his world ranking is around 20 so, for all his fallability, he puts in enough strong tournaments throughout the year to earn his places. A couple of interesting Wild Cards to the event: drug taking Dan Evans and Novak Djokovic. (A sentence which could be read to imply that Novak Djokovic has been a drug taker. No such implication was intended.) Murray is mentally very tough. If his fitness is where he wants it to be then it should be a brilliant match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Interestingly Jay Clarke (a new young Brit, never heard of him until today) plays Sam Querrey later on today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 08/06/2018 at 18:52, Geoff the Mince said: Nadal 3 0 set betting is even money which will keep me interested , Ladies should be a good match and hopefully Halep can win her 1st major . Good to see Halep win her first Slam. Shes terrific. A right wee fighter and fairly whacks the ball. More to come now I think now she has broke her hoodoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozyuzi Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Dan Evans back up to approx 350 in the rankings after a few good weeks. On the comebavk trail after a years ban for coca index use. Good to see him back, has a wildcard at Queens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Boozyuzi said: Dan Evans back up to approx 350 in the rankings after a few good weeks. On the comebavk trail after a years ban for coca index use. Good to see him back, has a wildcard at Queens Mannarino is a tough match (always goes through a few rounds at Wimbledon). If he can get it that would be a good win for Dan Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Mannarino is a tough match (always goes through a few rounds at Wimbledon). If he can get it that would be a good win for Dan Evans Mannarino's a dogged player, hanging somewhere around the top 32 and not excelling on any particular surface. He's had a couple of good Queens tourneys - pumpded oot JMDP a few years back before falling to the mighty James Ward of Britain. Evans never got near the same level, even at his best. Hope for the best - fear the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 So consistent from Djokovic today, assuming he stays fit he's got a chance at Wimbledon IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Remember Murray saying he had no expectations a few years ago too. He is coy with the media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Djokovic has just finished his match which means that Murray is up next. I can't remember which bit of Djokovic was injured, forcing his lay-off but in the little bit of him I glimpsed playing Millman, I thought that his forehand looked a little bit more 'pushy' than I remember - like he was putting in a full two-shouldered swing rather than putting everything through the right arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Djokovic has just finished his match which means that Murray is up next. I can't remember which bit of Djokovic was injured, forcing his lay-off but in the little bit of him I glimpsed playing Millman, I thought that his forehand looked a little bit more 'pushy' than I remember - like he was putting in a full two-shouldered swing rather than putting everything through the right arm. Ye agree with this. No big shots, but his ability to read the game is now back as good as it ever was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Like he's never been away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I agree that Krygios could be trying harder in some points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Ye, a total tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Did Kyrgios forget his trainers and have to take a pair from the school lost and found? (Actually, from personal experience of Queen's Club, it more likely he was sent to the club shop and made to buy a pair of all-whites at high cost. Posh b*st*rds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Today sees Kyle Edmund take on Kyrgios in the singles AND the doubles. I don't know that I've seen that before in a schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Kyrgios is playing really solid, he's improved his serve again, I really dont know why he took the pace off so much but it's a great move him serving big again. How funny it would be, against the whole tennis establishment, if he had a strong Queens and Wimbledon and I can see it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Kyrgios is playing really solid, he's improved his serve again, I really dont know why he took the pace off so much but it's a great move him serving big again. How funny it would be, against the whole tennis establishment, if he had a strong Queens and Wimbledon and I can see it happening. His serving seems almost effortless; his timing must be spot on and, of course, he's very elastic. Cracking backhand to win the tie-break. p.s. Kyrgios is probably the last player who I'd choose to try a drop shot against. Edited June 21, 2018 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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