All roads lead to Gorgie Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 All the weaknesses in Murray's game have now increased ten fold. He should have called it a day long before now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: All the weaknesses in Murray's game have now increased ten fold. He should have called it a day long before now! Tbf he played well today. Nothing you can do if the other boy is serving like that. I think even Murray in his prime would have struggled today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 minute ago, neilnunb said: 36 aces man...what a joke. Said it before, they need to get rid of second serves. Bang on. You don't get two drives at golf, you don't get 2 serves at squash, badminton or table tennis. Ridiculous rule that allows Isner and his fellow giants to just have a lash knowing he will have second go. His record overall shows he does okay and as soon as he plays top player he loses. He may be a nice guy but he would make you switch off TV as soon as he plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: All the weaknesses in Murray's game have now increased ten fold. He should have called it a day long before now! Nah I don’t agree he’s still good enough to compete at highest level and an inspiration to many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Sinner would've beaten both of them next round anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Retire and save my eyesight from this shite Yes he really needs to 10 minutes ago, Victorian said: Isner was phenomenal. He's a lot more than just a monster serve. He'll get picked off in the longer points as his ground shots aren't big but he's got great touch. Keeping the points shorter is a must for him vs a top player. Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Tbf he played well today. Nothing you can do if the other boy is serving like that. I think even Murray in his prime would have struggled today. Well as could in the circumstances. I think he would have got to a few of Isner's drop shots and his first serve would have been better when his body was in better shape though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, neilnunb said: At the very least they should do away with 'lets' Please no! They trialled it in junior tennis when Knightley Jr was in his pomp. I watched a kid receiving a serve from a good server, so he was back begins the base line. Ball thumped the tape and flew up; receiver remembered he was expected to hit it and pulled his hammy trying to get there. Match over at 2-1. There's a variation where the receiver can select whether to play a let ball. That's more fun and can speed things up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, jonesy said: Opelka v Isner final, anyone? Oh Christ, no!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Please no! They trialled it in junior tennis when Knightley Jr was in his pomp. I watched a kid receiving a serve from a good server, so he was back begins the base line. Ball thumped the tape and flew up; receiver remembered he was expected to hit it and pulled his hammy trying to get there. Match over at 2-1. There's a variation where the receiver can select whether to play a let ball. That's more fun and can speed things up a bit. No, no, I mean call a let as a fault. I mean, bad enough two chances to get that serve in but a third??? Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, neilnunb said: No, no, I mean call a let as a fault. I mean, bad enough two chances to get that serve in but a third??? Ridiculous. There was a match yesterday, I think between Katie Boulter and a French girl, where the French girl seemed to be having problems with a really low serve that was constantly hitting the top of the net for lets. It was taking about 5-6 serves for her to get every point going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 minute ago, PortyJambo said: There was a match yesterday, I think between Katie Boulter and a French girl, where the French girl seemed to be having problems with a really low serve that was constantly hitting the top of the net for lets. It was taking about 5-6 serves for her to get every point going! Exactly this sort of shit. It's nonsense. The other thing I'd get rid of are, and I love you Venus but you're the worst, these 'bad' toss ups... "sorry"... Are you hell. It's gamesmanship. One toss...if you put your back out then tough shit. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 57 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: All the weaknesses in Murray's game have now increased ten fold. He should have called it a day long before now! Nah I don’t agree he’s still good enough to compete at highest level and an inspiration to many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Tennis players are proper athletes some running almost non stop for 3-4 hours + Footballers play 90 mins and then are tired after maybe 2 games a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Tennis players are proper athletes some running almost non stop for 3-4 hours + Footballers play 90 mins and then are tired after maybe 2 games a week on average a tennis player will run 2.5-6.5 km per match footballers average closer to 10 km in a shorter time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Tennis players are proper athletes some running almost non stop for 3-4 hours + Footballers play 90 mins and then are tired after maybe 2 games a week Bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, milky_26 said: on average a tennis player will run 2.5-6.5 km per match footballers average closer to 10 km in a shorter time Different kind of running though, footballers tend not to be flat out very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Nah I don’t agree he’s still good enough to compete at highest level and an inspiration to many Is there an echo in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Tennis players are proper athletes some running almost non stop for 3-4 hours + Footballers play 90 mins and then are tired after maybe 2 games a week Non stop for 3-4 hours. They sit down every few games, have a drink, walk to the back of the court. bounce the ball a few times. More nonsense from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 48 minutes ago, graygo said: Different kind of running though, footballers tend not to be flat out very much. Footballers have to take hits whilst moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 54 minutes ago, Jeff said: Footballers have to take hits whilst moving Not sure how that makes them more of an athlete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Jeff said: Footballers have to take hits whilst moving Rugby/NFL/Aussierules/Boxer/MMA says "Haud ma beer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 9 hours ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Nah I don’t agree he’s still good enough to compete at highest level and an inspiration to many He is popular but he doesn’t really register with kids playing the game these days as he’s been off the lace for so long. They are all about the Big 3 (with Alcaraz bubbling under) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Bursd tennis is mostly "rally until unforced error" (usually hitting the net) or double faults. An actual winning shot is a rarity. It's piiiiiiiiiish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 hours ago, ri Alban said: Rugby/NFL/Aussierules/Boxer/MMA says "Haud ma beer" The original point had nothing to do with those sports... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/61990175 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina loses because of receiving a point penalty for a second code violation in the deciding tie-break against Jiri Vesely. Bit harsh! At he did was skelp the ball away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Cade said: Bursd tennis is mostly "rally until unforced error" (usually hitting the net) or double faults. An actual winning shot is a rarity. It's piiiiiiiiiish. True . Used to be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Heather Watson through to Round 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, neilnunb said: Heather Watson through to Round 3 Good for Watson. Always had soft spot for her as she gives 100% effort every game she plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Boulter playing well and serving for the match in the final set against Pliskova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 And she does it! Great win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 What a win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Boulter wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Massive win for Boulter. Well deserved. Dart looks like she's headed into 3 setter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 And folk that give Raducanu a hard time...bet Pliskova, a former no. 1, would love to have a Slam like Emma does. 🖕😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, neilnunb said: And folk that give Raducanu a hard time...bet Pliskova, a former no. 1, would love to have a Slam like Emma does. 🖕😁 Folk that give Raducanu a hard time are clueless. She's already achieved something that most never will, she appears to be happy (judging by her latest interview), is intelligent and wealthy. Pliskova very consistent but can't get over line in slams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, neilnunb said: And folk that give Raducanu a hard time...bet Pliskova, a former no. 1, would love to have a Slam like Emma does. 🖕😁 Never rated Pliskova . Another one who is far too inconsistent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Just now, Malinga the Swinga said: Folk that give Raducanu a hard time are clueless. She's already achieved something that most never will, she appears to be happy (judging by her latest interview), is intelligent and wealthy. Pliskova very consistent but can't get over line in slams. Hardly “ clueless “ have you actually seen her play ? Has Limited power , accuracy and a feeble serve . Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 minute ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Hardly “ clueless “ have you actually seen her play ? Has Limited power , accuracy and a feeble serve . Imo Thanks for defining clueless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Never rated Pliskova . Another one who is far too inconsistent . Again, thanks for defining clueless. 16 career titles, $23m in prize money and former world no 1. Edited June 30, 2022 by Malinga the Swinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Hardly “ clueless “ have you actually seen her play ? Has Limited power , accuracy and a feeble serve . Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Broady takes Schwartzman to a deciding set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Boulter plays Harmony Tan next...good chance for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Looking good for Broady. A break up and has just consolidated it with his next service game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 breaks up and serving for the match now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Double break now. Some comeback from where he was in the 4th set and looking out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Another great win to follow on from Boulter's earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Great win for Broady, especially given his mid match slump. I do like watching Diego though. 😧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Again, thanks for defining clueless. 16 career titles, $23m in prize money and former world no 1. No slams , not even a fluke one Edited June 30, 2022 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Time will tell but I cannot see anything outstanding about her . Seles , Graf , Hingis , Evert et al were way above her league at that age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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