Tennis

[alikat]

To be fair Plishkova also played a full 3 setter yesterday.

She did, but she also had a much longer break between the semi-final and the final than Boulter had.

Off to Edgbaston Tennis this week?

Have you been yet?
I'm due to go to Eastbourne next week and have got Court 2 tickets for the first week of Wimbledon.

 

[TorbayBee]

She did, but she also had a much longer break between the semi-final and the final than Boulter had.


Have you been yet?
I'm due to go to Eastbourne next week and have got Court 2 tickets for the first week of Wimbledon.

Yes had 2 days there. Lovely atmosphere, decent quality tennis. Went to Eastbourne last year, no Wimbledon tickets this year?

 

[alikat]

Yes had 2 days there. Lovely atmosphere, decent quality tennis. Went to Eastbourne last year, no Wimbledon tickets this year?

Never been to Edgbaston; maybe next year. Been to Nottingham and Eastbourne a few times and had Wimbledon Court 1 tickets last year. Saw Zverev, Pegula and Stephens v Vekic.

 

[Super_horns]

Back down to earth for Jack.

Tommy Paul pretty useful on grass himself.

 

[alikat]

Wimbledon 2024: Katie Boulter and Jack Draper lead British hopes at the All England Club

British number ones Katie Boulter and Jack Draper are both seeded at Wimbledon for the first time - this is how they got there.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[alikat]

Three British ladies have reached tomorrow's quarter finals at Eastbourne. Today Emma Raducanu beat no. 5 in the world, Katie Boulter beat no. 13 in the world and Harriet Dart beat a former Grand Slam winner. Well done, ladies!

 

[nocoat]

Three British ladies have reached tomorrow's quarter finals at Eastbourne. Today Emma Raducanu beat no. 5 in the world, Katie Boulter beat no. 13 in the world and Harriet Dart beat a former Grand Slam winner. Well done, ladies!

I know the names but can’t quite place any of the faces. Any chance of photos to ensure no misunderstandings?

 

[Judio1999]

https://www.lta.org.uk/4973cc/siteassets/news/2024/april/2024-gb-bjk-cup-team-qualifier-celebration.jpg?w=1920

 

[Judio1999]

L to R
Boulter
Raducanu
Watson
Dart
Jones
Then Captain

 

[alikat]

Three British ladies have reached tomorrow's quarter finals at Eastbourne. Today Emma Raducanu beat no. 5 in the world, Katie Boulter beat no. 13 in the world and Harriet Dart beat a former Grand Slam winner. Well done, ladies!

BTW, this is the first time this has happened since 1978. I'm sure that we can all name them ? Do you want photos of the three players involved, nocoat?........The Internet is your friend!

 

[JANORAK]

BTW, this is the first time this has happened since 1978. I'm sure that we can all name them ? Do you want photos of the three players involved, nocoat?........The Internet is your friend!

What’ve you heard? He’s into grannies as well?

 

[nocoat]

https://www.lta.org.uk/4973cc/siteassets/news/2024/april/2024-gb-bjk-cup-team-qualifier-celebration.jpg?w=1920

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cheers mate. And also cheers for the second post naming them all after. I felt the second post was less important as I never judge a human lady by her name

 

[nocoat]

BTW, this is the first time this has happened since 1978. I'm sure that we can all name them ? Do you want photos of the three players involved, nocoat?........The Internet is your friend!

i was born in 1978! It was meant to be ? ?

 

[JANORAK]

Sorry, too much? Apologies. (Grumpy old bloke, in pain.)

 

[nocoat]

Sorry, too much? Apologies. (Grumpy old bloke, in pain.)

Not at all mate ! You are errrrrr perceptive ?

 

[Super_horns]

Sinner lucky to get away without a ban?


View: https://x.com/russellcfuller/status/1825895704570605926

Jannik Sinner cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for banned substance in March

World number one Jannik Sinner is cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance in March.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Judio1999]

When you go for a physio treatment
Make sure they have clean hands

 

[Judio1999]

Don't think he is lucky

It's a great excuse

Almost unbelievable


Not as bad as Errani
My Grandmother made my pasta and dropped her heart medication pills into the recipe

 

[savvy 2210]

When you go for a physio treatment
Make sure they have clean hands

I'm sure the physio wasn't down the local clinic. I assume he is Sinner's personal physio, so not washing your hands is a pretty poor excuse.
Tennis stops a scandal. Good for him that he's not a cyclist.

 

[Judio1999]

I'm sure the physio wasn't down the local clinic. I assume he is Sinner's personal physio, so not washing your hands is a pretty poor excuse.
Tennis stops a scandal. Good for him that he's not a cyclist.

The player explained that the substance had entered their system as a result of contamination from a support team member, who had been applying an over-the-counter spray (available in Italy) containing clostebol to their own skin to treat a small wound. That support team member applied the spray between 5 and 13 March, during which time they also provided daily massages and sports therapy to Sinner, resulting in unknowing transdermal contamination.  

 

[Judio1999]

Here is the full detail

https://www.itia.tennis/media/yzgd3xoz/240819-itia-v-sinner.pdf

 

[savvy 2210]

The player explained that the substance had entered their system as a result of contamination from a support team member, who had been applying an over-the-counter spray (available in Italy) containing clostebol to their own skin to treat a small wound. That support team member applied the spray between 5 and 13 March, during which time they also provided daily massages and sports therapy to Sinner, resulting in unknowing transdermal contamination.  

The problem is which is not covered by the explanation. Why did it take 5 months roughly to come to light ?
Like I stated, good job he wasn't a cyclist

 

[Judio1999]

And also how did he get the ban suspended within 2 days back in April

 

[Untouchable]

View: https://x.com/bbcsport/status/1844314073758040325?s=46&t=SQP7mje7Pimu8X-ugPnQnQ

 

[Super_horns]

The greatest on clay and one of the best ever overall.

 

[JANORAK]

The greatest on clay and one of the best ever overall.

Brilliant career, especially considering the absolute commitment to how he plays. I can remember a detailed article on ‘the big 3’ from many years back, which expected him to burn out first, purely from increasing injuries. Amazing that he’s managed to remain competitive until the last couple of years.

 

[super J]

Only ever lost 4 matches ever at the French Open. An absolutely absurd stat that will surely never be matched.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Only ever lost 4 matches ever at the French Open. An absolutely absurd stat that will surely never be matched.

I've beaten it already.

 

[Judio1999]

Djokovic loses to Sinner

So he is still stuck on 99 Titles.

One short of century

Amazingly he has not won a single ATP or Grand Slam Title this year

 

[djheavens]

Djokovic loses to Sinner

So he is still stuck on 99 Titles.

One short of century

Amazingly he has not won a single ATP or Grand Slam Title this year

Well he’s not played an awful lot of tournaments this year .. He’s now behind Alcaraz and Sinner and don’t see him winning another Slam.

 

[Judio1999]

Novak Djokovic | Player Activity | ATP Tour | Tennis

Official tennis match records of Novak Djokovic including results, opponents, match stats. Filter by year and tournament.

www.atptour.com

More than you think

 

[Super_horns]

Well he’s not played an awful lot of tournaments this year .. He’s now behind Alcaraz and Sinner and don’t see him winning another Slam.

I guess he did win the one event he wanted to win the most..

 

[djheavens]

I guess he did win the one event he wanted to win the most..

Exactly! He’s done it all. Next season will be his last IMO but hey who knows ?‍

 

[alikat]

Katie Boulter reaches Pan Pacific Open semi-final to go (temporarily at least) to no. 30 in the live rankings. Will play Kenin, who has just beaten Kasatkina, in the semis.

 

[TorbayBee]

Katie Boulter reaches Pan Pacific Open semi-final to go (temporarily at least) to no. 30 in the live rankings. Will play Kenin, who has just beaten Kasatkina, in the semis.

Jack Draper on later. Looked great yesterday, a real talent.

 

[Judio1999]

End of October in 2023 Draper was playing Challengers

Jack Draper Returns To Winners’ Circle On ATP Challenger Tour | ATP Tour | Tennis

Jack Draper claimed his first title at any level since March 2022 on Sunday when he triumphed at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Bergamo, Italy.

www.atptour.com

Now at the end of this week Jack could be at a career high ranking
He could be anywhere as high as between 15 and 17

 

[Judio1999]

Katie Boulter reaches Pan Pacific Open semi-final to go (temporarily at least) to no. 30 in the live rankings. Will play Kenin, who has just beaten Kasatkina, in the semis.

And Top 32 by first week of January gets her a seeding in the Aussie Open

 

[snowstormbee]

L to R
Boulter
Raducanu
Watson
Dart
Jones
Then Captain

Team Captain is Anne Keothavong Her brother James is an umpire on the ATP tour.

 

[Judio1999]

My post was in response to identifying the players (not the non playing Captain)

 

[tfel63]

Only ever lost 4 matches ever at the French Open. An absolutely absurd stat that will surely never be matched.

unless you only play there three times or fewer...

 

[alikat]

Jack Draper wins tournament in Vienna to go to no. 15 in the ATP rankings.

Well done, young man ??

 

[ChrisSmith1992]

This match between Alcaraz and Humbert is class

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Katie Boulter continues her excellent form now through to the Hong Kong Open semis with a 6-4 6-0 win.

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Katie Boulter continues her excellent form now through to the Hong Kong Open semis with a 6-4 6-0 win.

Wins the semi 6-2 5-7 6-2
Go Katie

 

[alikat]

Wins the semi 6-2 5-7 6-2
Go Katie

And reaches a career high ranking of 23!

 

[Judio1999]

So could even make a Top 24 seeding in Aussie now.

Important because 25 to 32 seeds play the Big 8 in Round 3 and 17 to 24 don't have to

Final early on Sunday morning against possibly Leylah Fernandez
Who lost the US Open to Raducanu in 2021

And where is she !!

 

[JANORAK]

So could even make a Top 24 seeding in Aussie now.

Important because 25 to 32 seeds play the Big 8 in Round 3 and 17 to 24 don't have to

Final early on Sunday morning against possibly Leylah Fernandez
Who lost the US Open to Raducanu in 2021

And where is she !!

Hmm. I read somewhere this week that Fernandez is defending champion at one of these end of season tournaments….

 

[alikat]

Hmm. I read somewhere this week that Fernandez is defending champion at one of these end of season tournaments….

Yes, this one. But she is playing the no. 1 seed Diana Snaider, who is already one set up in their semi final.

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Katie loses the first set 6-1. Was very nearly bageled

In more positive news she is looking rather lovely in a very nice cropped topped pink number and short skirt

 

[Hullbee]

So could even make a Top 24 seeding in Aussie now.

Important because 25 to 32 seeds play the Big 8 in Round 3 and 17 to 24 don't have to

Final early on Sunday morning against possibly Leylah Fernandez
Who lost the US Open to Raducanu in 2021

And where is she !!

Raducanu has a thread on the GPG and a US Open winners shield on her wall….

Leylah Fernandez has neither