ri Alban Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, rudi must stay said: As I've read he is too arrogant to retire. I agree with that. He retired before. So yer talking pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 17 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: Andy Murray not taking any pish from Kheradine Idessane on X. Andy Roddick chiming in too! What's ARod saying, bud? Im not on X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, ri Alban said: What's ARod saying, bud? Im not on X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Just now, Luckies1874 said: Good Lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 32 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: That's quite the take on it. Andy Murray's got the strongest, most dogged fighting mentality of any sportsman out there. He's not going to put all the effort that he has into his latest recovery and then just jack it in because some journo (who's previously been a massive fanboy) has written that he might be "tarnishing his legacy" by losing a few matches. It's not as though he's going half-arsed into these matches or getting himself pumped by some no-mark. He senses he's maybe fractions away from turning those losses into wins and, given his 'legacy', he should be allowed the chance to do so. He's only just slipping out of the top 50 in the rankings; it's not like he's down there among the deadbeats and glue factory candidates. I'd love to see him play well and win a few matches but suspect that he'll get to a point later in the year where he accepts it's time to draw a line under his competitive career. I've no idea how anyone could be too arrogant to retire but, given the number of times you've 'retired' from JKB, I'll yield to your greater experience on that one. Haha fair enough. Murray is too arrogant in my opinion. His brand of tennis is over the young guys go for winners and hit big he loses to all of them not even the good ones. He should look at things from other people's views, he is tarnishing his legacy in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 11 minutes ago, ri Alban said: He retired before. So yer talking pish. He retired before and should again sad to see him tarnish his good name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 38 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: That's quite the take on it. Andy Murray's got the strongest, most dogged fighting mentality of any sportsman out there. He's not going to put all the effort that he has into his latest recovery and then just jack it in because some journo (who's previously been a massive fanboy) has written that he might be "tarnishing his legacy" by losing a few matches. It's not as though he's going half-arsed into these matches or getting himself pumped by some no-mark. He senses he's maybe fractions away from turning those losses into wins and, given his 'legacy', he should be allowed the chance to do so. He's only just slipping out of the top 50 in the rankings; it's not like he's down there among the deadbeats and glue factory candidates. I'd love to see him play well and win a few matches but suspect that he'll get to a point later in the year where he accepts it's time to draw a line under his competitive career. I've no idea how anyone could be too arrogant to retire but, given the number of times you've 'retired' from JKB, I'll yield to your greater experience on that one. Maybe arrogant is the wrong word. Deluded is the right word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 51 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: That's quite the take on it. Andy Murray's got the strongest, most dogged fighting mentality of any sportsman out there. He's not going to put all the effort that he has into his latest recovery and then just jack it in because some journo (who's previously been a massive fanboy) has written that he might be "tarnishing his legacy" by losing a few matches. It's not as though he's going half-arsed into these matches or getting himself pumped by some no-mark. He senses he's maybe fractions away from turning those losses into wins and, given his 'legacy', he should be allowed the chance to do so. He's only just slipping out of the top 50 in the rankings; it's not like he's down there among the deadbeats and glue factory candidates. I'd love to see him play well and win a few matches but suspect that he'll get to a point later in the year where he accepts it's time to draw a line under his competitive career. I've no idea how anyone could be too arrogant to retire but, given the number of times you've 'retired' from JKB, I'll yield to your greater experience on that one. As for him being a great fighter yes 10 years ago now he plays anyone he gets beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Federer retired 4 years after his last grand slam victory. I don’t see his legacy being tarnished in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Federer retired 4 years after his last grand slam victory. I don’t see his legacy being tarnished in any way. Cos he still goes deep in tournaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) Tell you what gets my goat, is the media continuing to fawn over him whenever there's tennis on the sports news, like who.gives.a.***! He's done, a has been, get over it lads and lasses. It's tedious now, drop his name. And to boot, everytime another tennis tournament comes along a take bets with myself as to when Emma's name will be mentioned, usually immediately with .... out in the first round. He's a boring ***** anyway! Edited January 31 by ArcticJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Murray is Scotland's greatest ever sports people, in my opinion, and one of GB's as well. He knows more about tennis than Kheredine ever will and if he wants to carry on playing, that's good enough for me. He will know when it's time to quit and he can do so with his head held high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Murray is Scotland's greatest ever sports people, in my opinion, and one of GB's as well. He knows more about tennis than Kheredine ever will and if he wants to carry on playing, that's good enough for me. He will know when it's time to quit and he can do so with his head held high. Can he **** he's losing to nobodies every tournament. All he does is bring people to the net then hit it over them. He's overachieved in tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 10 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Can he **** he's losing to nobodies every tournament. All he does is bring people to the net then hit it over them. He's overachieved in tennis he’s had a stellar career. Should have quit a couple of years ago but his call. It won’t be long now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Just now, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: he’s had a stellar career. Should have quit a couple of years ago but his call. It won’t be long now though Maybe Wimbledon will be his last tournament Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 13 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Can he **** he's losing to nobodies every tournament. All he does is bring people to the net then hit it over them. He's overachieved in tennis Grigor Dimitrov (ranked 13) in Brisbane and Etcheverry (ranked 28) in The Aussie Open are not nobodies. Losing to Benoit Paire is not great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I know he has had an outstanding career but I could never warm to him . I abhor his on court demeanour , he looks miserable as feck , moans and groans all the way through a match , it’s like he isn’t enjoying himself , snap , neither is the crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 46 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Losing to Benoit Paire is not great though. Yeah, he's the player who infamously has been fined his game cheque a few times for not even trying to win. To be fair, he is a talented tennis player and, if he can be bothered, he's very capable of beating some of the top players. I guess the 2nd version of him turned up for the match against Murray, at least in the final two sets anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) Oh leave the lad alone ffs https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/reaction-as-jannik-sinner-meets-with-italian-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni/news-story/6b32cf52e76761c7a610cf93d690a49d Edited February 1 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Jim_Duncan said: Meloni=😘 Is Sinner Lega Nord or something? You right wing , tufton street , milf lover ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Decent victory for Raducanu in the 1st round of the Abu Dhabi WTA500 event, beating a top 40 player Bouzkava 6-4, 6-1. Plays Ons Jabeur in the 2nd round next. Abu Dhabi CanDoo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 33 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Stop complimenting me. I’ll blush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Raducanu is a great talent. I think she can win alot in tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day@theraces Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 01/02/2024 at 09:40, JudyJudyJudy said: I know he has had an outstanding career but I could never warm to him . I abhor his on court demeanour , he looks miserable as feck , moans and groans all the way through a match , it’s like he isn’t enjoying himself , snap , neither is the crowd Yet no one fellow professional has a bad word to say about him. Our greatest sportsman alongside Jim Clark. Who held his own and achieved success in the best era tennis has produced. Dour sod on court, but by all accounts a funny genuine fella off court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Sky Sports are introducing a dedicated tennis channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 34 minutes ago, Day@theraces said: Yet no one fellow professional has a bad word to say about him. Our greatest sportsman alongside Jim Clark. Who held his own and achieved success in the best era tennis has produced. Dour sod on court, but by all accounts a funny genuine fella off court. How can someone be ‘our greatest sportsman’ if they are ‘alongside’ another one? 🤷🏿♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Day@theraces said: Yet no one fellow professional has a bad word to say about him. Our greatest sportsman alongside Jim Clark. Who held his own and achieved success in the best era tennis has produced. Dour sod on court, but by all accounts a funny genuine fella off court. Yes he’s fine off court . Watched the documentary about him and he came over very well . I just don’t like him on court . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day@theraces Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, Morgan said: How can someone be ‘our greatest sportsman’ if they are ‘alongside’ another one? 🤷🏿♂️ Forgot to put one of instead of our. You are obviously on one of your rants again. Honestly new to this forum but you obviously have issues Morgan and hope you sort them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 01/02/2024 at 09:40, JudyJudyJudy said: I know he has had an outstanding career but I could never warm to him . I abhor his on court demeanour , he looks miserable as feck , moans and groans all the way through a match , it’s like he isn’t enjoying himself , snap , neither is the crowd Tennis fans admire his ability, effort, will to win and raw aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 11 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Yes he’s fine off court . Watched the documentary about him and he came over very well . I just don’t like him on court . I suspect he will want to take a hands-on role in tennis when he retires. He clearly cares a lot about the other players and will want to represent them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: I suspect he will want to take a hands-on role in tennis when he retires. He clearly cares a lot about the other players and will want to represent them. I think you're right. He's very good/supportive with the younger up & comers at the National Tennis Centre when he's there. Liam Broady has expressed appreciation that Murray put him up in his Florida digs during warm weather pre-season; Murray knowing only too well how difficult it is for players outside the top 32-64 to make enough money to stay on tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 12 hours ago, Day@theraces said: Forgot to put one of instead of our. You are obviously on one of your rants again. Honestly new to this forum but you obviously have issues Morgan and hope you sort them out. No ‘issues’ here, Day. Are they the same thing as problems? 🤷🏿♂️ I hadn’t posted for almost a fortnight until Sunday but, I have to admit, you’ve certainly caught my eye. Thank you for your concern and best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Another loss for Murray in the 1st round of a tournament, this time to the world ranked #66 player... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 First win of the year for Murray. 6-1, 7-6 against Alexandre Muller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 14 minutes ago, AWM said: First win of the year for Murray. 6-1, 7-6 against Alexandre Muller. Life in the old dog yet. And didn't have to win it over 3 sets either Will probably get pumpded in the next round now though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Murray's next match (later today) is against a player who is, quite literally, half his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Murray loses the first set to the 18 year old in a tiebreak. Had a simple volley at set point (at 6-4 in the tiebreak) and hit it into the net before losing it 8-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Won the second set on a tie break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Sky Sport have tweeted a short clip with Murray missing a shot in the first set, at 5-5; deuce. He mouths to his bench: "This game is not for me any more." Edited February 21 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 23 hours ago, PortyJambo said: Life in the old dog yet. And didn't have to win it over 3 sets either Will probably get pumpded in the next round now though... Just pumpded oot in 3 tie-break sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Murray gets another 1st round win, this time over Shapovalov in 3 sets at the Dubai Open. Can he make it 2 wins in a row for the first time in a long time...? Will play either Monfils or the number 5 seed Humbert next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neilnunb Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, AWM said: He's saying he wants to play the Olympics. Obviously that means a lot to him. Will he get picked though? Wondered if he might try and soldier on to the US, which was obviously his first Slam but now not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 minutes ago, neilnunb said: He's saying he wants to play the Olympics. Obviously that means a lot to him. Will he get picked though? Wondered if he might try and soldier on to the US, which was obviously his first Slam but now not so sure. He might just try and do the doubles again like in Tokyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 58 minutes ago, AWM said: He might just try and do the doubles again like in Tokyo. I know he's won a few Davis Cup points in the doubles but we've got at least four guys who are dedicated doubles players and more solid options than him. Are they doing the Olympics at Roland Garros? Being on clay doesn't seem to make so much of a difference for doubles as it does for singles but may be a factor if they want this group of British dubs experts to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, neilnunb said: He's saying he wants to play the Olympics. Obviously that means a lot to him. Will he get picked though? Wondered if he might try and soldier on to the US, which was obviously his first Slam but now not so sure. Apparently needs to be in the top 56 to play singles at the Olympics, which he's just outside at the moment. But I think there can only be 2 players per country in the Olympics and, if that's so, I don't think the 3 current British singles players currently ahead of him in the rankings would be happy if he got picked out of sentimentality. Different story of course if he manages to get ahead of them in the rankings (hard to see him doing that from his form so far this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Good results for Draper and Boulter in their respective ATP/WTA500 events, both reaching the quarter finals last night. Boulter with a win over the event's number 2 seed, Brazil's Haddad Maia, and Draper beating a qualifier, but he'd already beaten the number 7 seed, Tommy Paul, in the first round. That'll put Boulter at a new career high ranking, and Draper should reach the same career high if he can win his next match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 23 hours ago, PortyJambo said: Good results for Draper and Boulter in their respective ATP/WTA500 events, both reaching the quarter finals last night. Boulter with a win over the event's number 2 seed, Brazil's Haddad Maia, and Draper beating a qualifier, but he'd already beaten the number 7 seed, Tommy Paul, in the first round. That'll put Boulter at a new career high ranking, and Draper should reach the same career high if he can win his next match. Draper walloped Kecmanovic and now has a SF against De Minaur. I wouldn't put it past him to come through that; he seems to be back firing on all cylinders and on a march towards the top 32. Keeping injury-free is a top priority as he has the game to be duking it out with the guys in the top 4. Boulter (coincidentally De Minaur's current squeeze) v Vekic seems fairly evenly matched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 8 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Draper walloped Kecmanovic and now has a SF against De Minaur. I wouldn't put it past him to come through that; he seems to be back firing on all cylinders and on a march towards the top 32. Keeping injury-free is a top priority as he has the game to be duking it out with the guys in the top 4. Boulter (coincidentally De Minaur's current squeeze) v Vekic seems fairly evenly matched. He hasn't lost a set yet in the tournament, and hasn't even been taken close in any of the sets of his 3 matches so far, including a couple of bagel sets. Definitely seems to be back on form and on his way up to where he could be rankings wise. Yeah, definitely give him a chance against De Minaur, good player but not unbeatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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