PortyJambo Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Raducanu putting up a fight at least, wins the 2nd set to take it to a decider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 7 minutes ago, PortyJambo said: Raducanu putting up a fight at least, wins the 2nd set to take it to a decider Yeah, could easily have let the head go down especially missing lots of break/set points. Hopefully her fitness holds up in the third set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Least one of my bets came up . Tommy Paul . Won £6 whoop to do 😁 don't spend it all at once, James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Raducanu out. A few silly mistakes in that last game there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) ☹️ hopefully comes out this injury free 😃👍 Edited January 18 by MoncurMacdonaldMercer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Fitness still an issue but to be expected after so long out. At least she showed some fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Ostapenko bagels Tomljanovic in first set. My bet is she loses second set 1-6 because she s the ultimate hot/cold player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Women’s tennis not been the same since the Williams sisters retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 hours ago, neilnunb said: Fitness still an issue but to be expected after so long out. At least she showed some fight. She's got some potential which, if she knuckles down, could see her knocking on the door of the top 200 in the rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, I P Knightley said: She's got some potential which, if she knuckles down, could see her knocking on the door of the top 200 in the rankings. 🤣 naughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, neilnunb said: "This is all mine and I'm never, ever, ever going to let anyone take it from me." "Oh. Alright, then." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 4 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: She's got some potential which, if she knuckles down, could see her knocking on the door of the top 200 in the rankings. Edited January 18 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Just a shame that she didn't cling onto her coach at the time as hard as she clung on to that cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Radacanu will be going upwards through rankings in next few months once her match fitness returns. I reckon she's better player than Boulter and will eventually get no 1 status. Both good players though. Neilnumb correct, she's a grand slam champion and no-one can take it away from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Women’s tennis not been the same since the Williams sisters retired. The difference between now and when Serena (particularly) ruled the roost is that, back then, you couldn't see her being knocked off top spot as a result of one or more players knuckling down and consistently getting the better of her or, at least, giving her a decent fight. The current "Big Two" (Swiatek and Sabalenka) are far from invincible and you've now got Cori Gauff making her move up the rankings to join them. The fact that you've then got Pegula, Ribena, Jabeur, Sakkari and Vondrousova, all Top 10 players, getting pumpded oot in the first or second round, all tamely in straight sets, suggests there's not the quality at the top of the game that you'd want. They're not the Big Two/Three because they play out of this world; it's because the others aren't any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 10 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: The difference between now and when Serena (particularly) ruled the roost is that, back then, you couldn't see her being knocked off top spot as a result of one or more players knuckling down and consistently getting the better of her or, at least, giving her a decent fight. The current "Big Two" (Swiatek and Sabalenka) are far from invincible and you've now got Cori Gauff making her move up the rankings to join them. The fact that you've then got Pegula, Ribena, Jabeur, Sakkari and Vondrousova, all Top 10 players, getting pumpded oot in the first or second round, all tamely in straight sets, suggests there's not the quality at the top of the game that you'd want. They're not the Big Two/Three because they play out of this world; it's because the others aren't any good. Very good analysis . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Must have misread that they were stopping playing into early hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 bottlejobs4u is BACK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, neilnunb said: middle-aged / old men trying to brighten up their mundane lives by posting on a backwater football forum having a go at young lassie who doesn’t need to win another point to still have her own place in tennis history sad times - chin up lads 😃👍 well done Emma 🇬🇧🏴 🇷🇴 🇨🇳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 14 minutes ago, MoncurMacdonaldMercer said: middle-aged / old men trying to brighten up their mundane lives by posting on a backwater football forum having a go at young lassie who doesn’t need to win another point to still have her own place in tennis history sad times - chin up lads 😃👍 well done Emma 🇬🇧🏴 🇷🇴 🇨🇳 She’s wanting credit for (barely) finishing a match that’s how bad it’s got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: She’s wanting credit for (barely) finishing a match that’s how bad it’s got come on mate she’s just came back from serious injury the results of which is still to be fully tested however good or bad people think she was she might never reach those heights (even excluding the USA open victory) again due to injury - even assuming full commitment etc a player losing a percent of mobility or power can drop them right out the picture so well done Emma 🇬🇧 🏴 🇷🇴 🇨🇳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, MoncurMacdonaldMercer said: come on mate she’s just came back from serious injury the results of which is still to be fully tested however good or bad people think she was she might never reach those heights (even excluding the USA open victory) again due to injury - even assuming full commitment etc a player losing a percent of mobility or power can drop them right out the picture so well done Emma 🇬🇧 🏴 🇷🇴 🇨🇳 I just think her general lack of stamina is pretty embarrassing to say she’s a professional athlete. Clearly doesn’t push herself hard enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, MoncurMacdonaldMercer said: come on mate she’s just came back from serious injury the results of which is still to be fully tested however good or bad people think she was she might never reach those heights (even excluding the USA open victory) again due to injury - even assuming full commitment etc a player losing a percent of mobility or power can drop them right out the picture so well done Emma 🇬🇧 🏴 🇷🇴 🇨🇳 Look at Kyle Edmund, made the SF at the Aus Open a few years back and was number 14 in the world, then has had a horrendous time with injures since. He's still trying to come back, but he's 29 now and outside the top 400, and slogging around the world trying to earn points in lower level ITF tournaments watched by one man and his dog. It must be demoralising for injuries to stop you reaching where you know you could, especially when you've been there before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 minute ago, PortyJambo said: Look at Kyle Edmund, made the SF at the Aus Open a few years back and was number 14 in the world, then has had a horrendous time with injures since. He's still trying to come back, but he's 29 now and outside the top 400, and slogging around the world trying to earn points in lower level ITF tournaments watched by one man and his dog. It must be demoralising for injuries to stop you reaching where you know you could, especially when you've been there before. yeah I’m not overly familiar with his story but that’s what I mean laura robson the same - she knew she had lost 1-2% due to injury and while no doubt she tried she probably lost another 1-2% due to lack of belief which could lead to losing even a tiny bit of effort due to ‘what’s the point’ realisation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: I just think her general lack of stamina is pretty embarrassing to say she’s a professional athlete. Clearly doesn’t push herself hard enough time will tell mate - even if her injuries don’t clear 100% I agree she should be able to run about the court in forthcoming tournaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Novak in straight sets against a possible banana skin . Good result . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Shelton oot 📞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Sabalenka (out of Belarus) will be getting a medal for levelling her Ukrainian opponent today. 6-0 6-0 in 52 minutes. I know I've had a few cheap shots at Raducanu on here but they are tongue in cheek. I'd like to see her getting into more tournaments and doing well. The US Open was a freak tournament and she played without a care in the world; it was a joy to watch. However, there is nothing particular about her game to point at and say, "That'll have Sabalenka quaking in her boots". She'll have a tough journey to get back into the top 50 but she's talking the talk at the moment. I don't think her career is helped by her father women's tennis is littered with players who could have done so much more had it not been for overbearing parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 8 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Shelton oot 📞 Do we dislike Shelton? Meanwhile, Seb Korda one of those who's been unluck with injury, has it all to do against everyone's favourite Russian, Andrey Rublev. 2 sets and a break down. Shame - I'd like to see Korda climbing the rankings; I think he has (had?) a lot of potential to get in among the top boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Just now, I P Knightley said: Do we dislike Shelton? Meanwhile, Seb Korda one of those who's been unluck with injury, has it all to do against everyone's favourite Russian, Andrey Rublev. 2 sets and a break down. Shame - I'd like to see Korda climbing the rankings; I think he has (had?) a lot of potential to get in among the top boys. No he was just a plonker with the telephone stick which has now bit him on the bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Norrie looking good to reach the 4th round for the first time at the Aus Open against Casper Ruud, up by 2 sets to 1, and 4-1 up in the 4th set. He's coming to the net a lot more than he usually does and it's working against Ruud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Norrie does it, beats Ruud 6-4, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3. He'll likely play Zverev in the last 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Well done Cam Norrie. Although Ruud is another overhyped shitebag. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 10 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Well done Cam Norrie. Although Ruud is another overhyped shitebag. 😁 Rudd has had a complete arse collapse in the last year , but still a good victory for Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Swiatek out. Good. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, neilnunb said: Swiatek out. Good. 😁 Yassss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Dont poke the bear https://x.com/pavyg/status/1748690412900851849?s=20 One of the crowd shout "get vaccinated" just when Djokovic was about to serve. 36 year old unvaccinated Djokovic has dominated the tour whilst others have suffered with illness and injuries. Djokovic then smashes an Ace...silence them with excellence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) 18 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Dont poke the bear https://x.com/pavyg/status/1748690412900851849?s=20 One of the crowd shout "get vaccinated" just when Djokovic was about to serve. 36 year old unvaccinated Djokovic has dominated the tour whilst others have suffered with illness and injuries. Djokovic then smashes an Ace...silence them with excellence. This was epic. Well done Nole. Sad news Edited January 21 by escobri Added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 39 minutes ago, escobri said: This was epic. Well done Nole. Sad news Karma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Norrie absolutely bottling this 5th set tie-break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 22 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Norrie absolutely bottling this 5th set tie-break. Ach - he's at a good level but has never had the weapons to become really good. He's lost 7 matches on the spin against top 10 ranked players so, barring the odd fluke of a result, I doubt anyone honestly expects him to get into or beyond the QFs at slams. He's inside the top 20 and will probably bounce around there for a while as, apart from a drop in form in the second half of last year, he's generally steady. This year, the QFs are made up of 8 of the top 9 ranked players (per the live rankings). The odd one out is Holger Rune. I don't keep records but it must be one of the most "going to seed" tournaments in a very long time. Unlike the wifies - only 2 of the top 8 in the QF draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Ach - he's at a good level but has never had the weapons to become really good. He's lost 7 matches on the spin against top 10 ranked players so, barring the odd fluke of a result, I doubt anyone honestly expects him to get into or beyond the QFs at slams. He's inside the top 20 and will probably bounce around there for a while as, apart from a drop in form in the second half of last year, he's generally steady. This year, the QFs are made up of 8 of the top 9 ranked players (per the live rankings). The odd one out is Holger Rune. I don't keep records but it must be one of the most "going to seed" tournaments in a very long time. Unlike the wifies - only 2 of the top 8 in the QF draw. He played well today but just a bit of a letdown in the tiebreaker given how hard he'd worked to get that close. But yeah, the quarters is pretty stacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 The Goat of men’s tennis praising the Goat of women’s tennis . A beautiful tribute 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, JudyJudyJudy said: The Goat of men’s tennis praising the Goat of women’s tennis . A beautiful tribute 🙏 33 Aus Open wins on the trot is some doing but way behind Martina's record of 47 consecutive wins at Wimblers. The semi-final with Sinner should really be something special. Alcaraz is taking a pumping off of Zverev: 6-1 and 6-3 pumpings in the first two sets. He'll need to take a bit of inspiration from the JT's last night to come back and win this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Zverev really needs to see this out in 3 sets, especially with Medvedev having been in a 5 setter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Btw Jelena Dokic 😐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 minute ago, neilnunb said: Btw Jelena Dokic 😐 ? Whats she up to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Just now, Nookie Bear said: ? Whats she up to? Just that time hasn't been kind 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Just that time hasn't been kind 😁 Ah yes. You perhaps don't know her background of her abusive father (inc body-shaming and beatings when she lost) so it's a miracle she is even here and functioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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