JudyJudyJudy Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I noticed that myself and I'm glad he never sucked up to them Yes good on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Just relaxed after "work" and watched the highlights on BBC. Some of the play was out of this world! Never-say-die doesn't begin to cover it. Great entertainment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Didn't thank or mention the crowd. Because as a collective they've been ***** for two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JudyJudyJudy Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, AWM said: 14 minutes ago, AWM said: Both classy statements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Truth in what Fed says - having players of the quality of Novak and Rafa playing in the same era brings the best out in each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, AWM said: Couldn't just congratulate him. Had to make it about Federer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Darren said: Couldn't just congratulate him. Had to make it about Federer. 😀😀 Edited January 30, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Homme Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Was saddened to read that, social media had been bigging up his return for a few weeks and now he's retiring One of my favourite players. I think his old man was in charge of his finances and basically lost all his winnings over the years on some investments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I P Knightley Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I always liked DelPo. When I was cheering Murray on to get his Grand Slams, DelPo was the one guy I would never have minded beating him. He seems to be universally popular, too. Such a shame he never achieved more tennis-wise but he's able to retire with his head held high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I always liked DelPo. When I was cheering Murray on to get his Grand Slams, DelPo was the one guy I would never have minded beating him. He seems to be universally popular, too. Such a shame he never achieved more tennis-wise but he's able to retire with his head held high. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Del Potro: "The toughest thing to achieve is not a trophy or a ranking position, but people's love and support. I think I achieved it. Now I just want to live in peace and be able to sleep without feeling pain in my leg." 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 24 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Del Potro: "The toughest thing to achieve is not a trophy or a ranking position, but people's love and support. I think I achieved it. Now I just want to live in peace and be able to sleep without feeling pain in my leg." 😭 awe thats sweet happy retirement to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 5 hours ago, I P Knightley said: I always liked DelPo. When I was cheering Murray on to get his Grand Slams, DelPo was the one guy I would never have minded beating him. He seems to be universally popular, too. Such a shame he never achieved more tennis-wise but he's able to retire with his head held high. DelPo v Murray at the Olympics is one of my all time fav tennis matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Andy Murray back with Ivan Lendl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Djokovic to opt out of getting the vaccines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: Djokovic to opt out of getting the vaccines I didn't read any details but saw a headline suggesting that France may be relaxing restrictions in a way that Djoko will be able to compete at Roland Garros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, jonesy said: Nadal's run finally comes to an end at IW. Taylor Fritz wins in straight sets. Both players playing through injury. Great final. Awe that’s a shame ! 😎The droids can only last so Long I suppose . He will no doubt take a “ break “ again Edited March 21, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 3 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Awe that’s a shame ! 😎The droids can only last so Long I suppose . He will no doubt take a “ break “ again A Novax fan accusing any ***** of steroids use is a belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 5 hours ago, ri Alban said: A Novax fan accusing any ***** of steroids use is a belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Ash Barty just announced she's retiring. Going out at the top, but seems odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 4 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: Ash Barty just announced she's retiring. Going out at the top, but seems odd! Been reading more about this, not really odd at all. She's achieved everything she wanted to, made enough money to be more than comfortable for the rest of her life. I'd say the oddballs, the broken ones, are people like Nadal and Federer who can only define themselves by how they hit a ball over a net. Good on her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I should have posted to this thread. Massive respect for her going out on top. What a fantastic career she has had. Head and shoulders above everyone on the circuit for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I’m racking my brain trying to work out the other number 1 . I’m thinking Martina Hingis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, JamesM48 said: I’m racking my brain trying to work out the other number 1 . I’m thinking Martina Hingis ? I'm guessing here but it could be Kim Clijsters (first time round) or Justine Henin. Hingis retired from singles after a few injuries so I think her ranking had dropped by then. There's a decent number of WTA players who jack it in aged 25 to 28-ish having been quite successful and banking a fair amount of dough. Of course it's a surprise if they're as dominant as Barty currently is but is seems to be a healthy choice. Maybe Barty will go back to concentrating on her cricket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm guessing here but it could be Kim Clijsters (first time round) or Justine Henin. Hingis retired from singles after a few injuries so I think her ranking had dropped by then. There's a decent number of WTA players who jack it in aged 25 to 28-ish having been quite successful and banking a fair amount of dough. Of course it's a surprise if they're as dominant as Barty currently is but is seems to be a healthy choice. Maybe Barty will go back to concentrating on her cricket? justine henin in 08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm guessing here but it could be Kim Clijsters (first time round) or Justine Henin. Hingis retired from singles after a few injuries so I think her ranking had dropped by then. There's a decent number of WTA players who jack it in aged 25 to 28-ish having been quite successful and banking a fair amount of dough. Of course it's a surprise if they're as dominant as Barty currently is but is seems to be a healthy choice. Maybe Barty will go back to concentrating on her cricket? Cricket always seemed to be her first love, considering she took a break from tennis before to play it, so wouldn't be surprised if she decides to play it again. She's young enough to make a second career out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm guessing here but it could be Kim Clijsters (first time round) or Justine Henin. Hingis retired from singles after a few injuries so I think her ranking had dropped by then. There's a decent number of WTA players who jack it in aged 25 to 28-ish having been quite successful and banking a fair amount of dough. Of course it's a surprise if they're as dominant as Barty currently is but is seems to be a healthy choice. Maybe Barty will go back to concentrating on her cricket? Oh think you might be right with Henin ? Possibly Clisters too since she was pregnant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I'm guessing here but it could be Kim Clijsters (first time round) or Justine Henin. Hingis retired from singles after a few injuries so I think her ranking had dropped by then. There's a decent number of WTA players who jack it in aged 25 to 28-ish having been quite successful and banking a fair amount of dough. Of course it's a surprise if they're as dominant as Barty currently is but is seems to be a healthy choice. Maybe Barty will go back to concentrating on her cricket? It’s Henin I just checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, milky_26 said: justine henin in 08 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Barty is a superstar. Going to miss her. Women's tennis has opened right up now. There is no stand out successor, just a fair size group of really good players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 32 minutes ago, Homme said: Barty is a superstar. Going to miss her. Women's tennis has opened right up now. There is no stand out successor, just a fair size group of really good players. She seems to know herself well , has no ego to break record after record , has a happy home life and is generally sound . Good luck to her in her future endeavours . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I'm here to remind y'all of an easier post where I advised you of the future of men's tennis. If you're stuck for something to watch, go to Amazon Prime and watch re-runs of Carlos Alcarez's last two matches. You won't be disappointed. He's back on on Saturday after we've all done the maths about His will be in the bottom 6. Phenomenal tennis player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Ash is back on it! I sincerely hope the big money she's picking up here won't change her as a person 🙃 https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/ash-barty-wins-first-title-after-retiring-from-tennis/news-story/c89225a703fbd7298cdce929c90d768e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 On 01/04/2022 at 09:20, I P Knightley said: I'm here to remind y'all of an easier post where I advised you of the future of men's tennis. If you're stuck for something to watch, go to Amazon Prime and watch re-runs of Carlos Alcarez's last two matches. You won't be disappointed. He's back on on Saturday after we've all done the maths about His will be in the bottom 6. Phenomenal tennis player. Another great win yesterday , I wouldn't rule him out winning a major this year. It's a matter of time but his progress over the last 18mths has been exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: Ash is back on it! I sincerely hope the big money she's picking up here won't change her as a person 🙃 https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/ash-barty-wins-first-title-after-retiring-from-tennis/news-story/c89225a703fbd7298cdce929c90d768e What a level headed woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Jeffros Furios said: Another great win yesterday , I wouldn't rule him out winning a major this year. It's a matter of time but his progress over the last 18mths has been exceptional. Time will tell but he's the most exciting and complete young player I've seen. No idea what he'll be like on clay but the stats show that he's winning more long rallies than he loses on the hard courts so there's a good chance he'll translate well over to the red stuff. If he doesn't get the French, I doubt he'll get Wimbledon but he should come close at Flushing Meadows. He seems to play without pressure and the way he came back at Ruud in the first set was calm and ruthless. He'll be inside the top 8 before too long and, injuries notwithstanding, top 3 within a year. Djoko will have to get his 21st & 22nd GSs pretty quickly. I'd love to see how he copes with Alcaraz. 10 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: Ash is back on it! I sincerely hope the big money she's picking up here won't change her as a person 🙃 https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/ash-barty-wins-first-title-after-retiring-from-tennis/news-story/c89225a703fbd7298cdce929c90d768e Hope she's getting some good financial and lifestyle advice now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Time will tell but he's the most exciting and complete young player I've seen. No idea what he'll be like on clay but the stats show that he's winning more long rallies than he loses on the hard courts so there's a good chance he'll translate well over to the red stuff. If he doesn't get the French, I doubt he'll get Wimbledon but he should come close at Flushing Meadows. He seems to play without pressure and the way he came back at Ruud in the first set was calm and ruthless. He'll be inside the top 8 before too long and, injuries notwithstanding, top 3 within a year. Djoko will have to get his 21st & 22nd GSs pretty quickly. I'd love to see how he copes with Alcaraz. Hope she's getting some good financial and lifestyle advice now. I've not checked but I believe clay is his favourite surface and as you say he's got great composure. Really looking forward to seeing what he achieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Time will tell but he's the most exciting and complete young player I've seen. No idea what he'll be like on clay but the stats show that he's winning more long rallies than he loses on the hard courts so there's a good chance he'll translate well over to the red stuff. If he doesn't get the French, I doubt he'll get Wimbledon but he should come close at Flushing Meadows. He seems to play without pressure and the way he came back at Ruud in the first set was calm and ruthless. He'll be inside the top 8 before too long and, injuries notwithstanding, top 3 within a year. Djoko will have to get his 21st & 22nd GSs pretty quickly. I'd love to see how he copes with Alcaraz. Hope she's getting some good financial and lifestyle advice now. Yes he’s the real deal ! Exciting to watch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Disgraceful if it happens https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10687513/Wimbledon-talks-UK-government-BANNING-Russian-Belarusian-players.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Disgraceful if it happens https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10687513/Wimbledon-talks-UK-government-BANNING-Russian-Belarusian-players.html I'm not sure to what extent the UK has imposed sanctions on Russia, but If the intention is to stop rich, influential Russians doing business in the UK, then limiting their sports stars' earning potential in the UK, while removing the chance of a propaganda win for Putin would serm pretty legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 6 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: I'm not sure to what extent the UK has imposed sanctions on Russia, but If the intention is to stop rich, influential Russians doing business in the UK, then limiting their sports stars' earning potential in the UK, while removing the chance of a propaganda win for Putin would serm pretty legit. It's a pretty safe bet that most of the tennis stars live in Monaco so are not financially supporting the Putin regime - not directly, anyway. I fully get the argument against giving him a PR win by having Medvedev (or Rublev) winning big tournaments but by banning them from entering, he gets a chance to play a different PR game. It's a rock and a hard place. When he wins, Medvedev doesn't go around waving the Russian flag; in fact, very few players do wve their national flags. It's very much an individual sport and nationality is just a side issue. So by preventing Medvedev from playing, it's much more of a personal thing than banning a Russian national team. Banning a Russian club side from playing in European competition is on the borderline; it's a national side and, in theory, doesn't represent the nation but there are other issues that might make it fair to ban them, including travelling support (which I know could be easily banned). On balance, I'd be letting them play as they did in California and Florida recently. There was no fuss there and Rublev, in particular, was good in his anti-war gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 57 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: It's a pretty safe bet that most of the tennis stars live in Monaco so are not financially supporting the Putin regime - not directly, anyway. I fully get the argument against giving him a PR win by having Medvedev (or Rublev) winning big tournaments but by banning them from entering, he gets a chance to play a different PR game. It's a rock and a hard place. When he wins, Medvedev doesn't go around waving the Russian flag; in fact, very few players do wve their national flags. It's very much an individual sport and nationality is just a side issue. So by preventing Medvedev from playing, it's much more of a personal thing than banning a Russian national team. Banning a Russian club side from playing in European competition is on the borderline; it's a national side and, in theory, doesn't represent the nation but there are other issues that might make it fair to ban them, including travelling support (which I know could be easily banned). On balance, I'd be letting them play as they did in California and Florida recently. There was no fuss there and Rublev, in particular, was good in his anti-war gesture. Excellent post and sums up my feelings exactly. If the people want to object then they do not turn up to his matches or they can wave Ukraine flags or whatever but these guys are not representing Russia or Putin, they represent themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Excellent post and sums up my feelings exactly. If the people want to object then they do not turn up to his matches or they can wave Ukraine flags or whatever but these guys are not representing Russia or Putin, they represent themselves. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) Get them to condemn Putin and the invasion on live tv. They don't, they can't play. Simple. Edited April 6, 2022 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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