Tennis

[Edmundo]

Appreciated, but that's not Novax's fault.

Agreed, but they're realising they are being dudded at just the moment he leaves the arena. I'd say they should be cut some slack.

On the other hand, it's well past time that they tried to crack down on the general behaviour of Aussie tennis crowds, who whoop and cheer at all the wrong moments, especially if there is a local favourite to "support".

 

[alikat]

Agreed, but they're realising they are being dudded at just the moment he leaves the arena. I'd say they should be cut some slack.

On the other hand, it's well past time that they tried to crack down on the general behaviour of Aussie tennis crowds, who whoop and cheer at all the wrong moments, especially if there is a local favourite to "support".

Cut Aussies some slack? Maybe not, eh!?

Fully agree with your second paragraph, though.

 

[TorbayBee]

Watching Ben Shelton play this morning I realised that I now want the US to be beaten every time they appear in any sport. Strange as I used to be more even balanced about them now it’s just ‘kick their ass!’ .

 

[TW1Bee]

Agreed, but they're realising they are being dudded at just the moment he leaves the arena. I'd say they should be cut some slack.

On the other hand, it's well past time that they tried to crack down on the general behaviour of Aussie tennis crowds, who whoop and cheer at all the wrong moments, especially if there is a local favourite to "support".

Same at the US open. Don't get me started on US golf crowds.

 

[savvy 2210]

I'm not a fan of Novax, but the crowd booing him for retiring injured is something else. Oh yeah, I forgot - they're Australian!

Remind me about who during Covid lied his arse off, got deported but wasn't banned from Australia as others would have. If I remember it's for 10 years
Respect does work both ways.

 

[alikat]

Remind me about who during Covid lied his arse off, got deported but wasn't banned from Australia as others would have. If I remember it's for 10 years
Respect does work both ways.

As I said above, I'm not fan of Novax (can't stand the bloke actually), but, as they say, two wrongs don't make a right.

 

[Edmundo]

To be fair on them, they've probably shelled out $350 for the privilege of seeing one set of tennis. The AO needs to review its refund policy IMHO.

Update - tickets were in the $1,000 range, apparently!

 

[longtimeagobee]

Sabalenka is an awful listen isn’t she, no need for that. Hopefully Keys can keep on top?

 

[longtimeagobee]

Well played MK?

 

[alikat]

Well played, Maddie.

Disgraceful racket smashing from Sabalenka.

 

[Super_horns]

Well done to Madison Keys .

First grand slam title .

Fully deserved.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

She took that quite well, I thought. Sabalenka. ?

 

[Edmundo]

Sabalenka will get another chance. Maybe even another chance of three in a row. Whereas it's hard to see Keys getting another chance and she played wonderfully tonight to get a fully deserved win.

 

[Judio1999]

Henry Patten wins his 2nd Grand Slam Mens Doubles Title

Lost an epic 1st set tie break but won well into the early morning (145 am)

Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten win Australian Open title | ATP Tour | Tennis

Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten turned missed opportunities into a memorable comeback Saturday, when they claimed their second major title at the Australian Open.

www.atptour.com

View: https://x.com/AustralianOpen/status/1883164910764347726

 

[Super_horns]

Well that was one sided .

Sinner a very comfortable winner ?

 

[tkezza]

Well that was one sided .

Sinner a very comfortable winner ?

He's absolutely incredible.

Mentally as strong as they come. In a few more years I think it's likely he'll be thought of as up with true greats in that department. Djokovic, Rafa, Murray. Never put off by anything. Crowd, opponent, score.

Drug stuff a real shame, but worth noting he's been cleared fully whereas Swiatek for example hasn't. I think... I got bored of keeping up with it all. He definitely got preferential treatment over anyone outside the top 50 by continuing to be allowed to play, which is a load of b***ocks.

As a player, he is unreal.

Alcaraz needs to move on from Ferrero and learn how to play with some tactics. He's the same incredible player now as he was when he was 18. He hasn't improved at all. Only person that could reach a higher level that Sinner is currently at in my opinion.

 

[tkezza]

Congrats to Keys as well.

One of the best runs to win a slam you'll ever see.

Keys v Swiatek match of the tournament for me. Incredible from both.

 

[Super_horns]

A real Sinner then .

Banned for 3 months but back in time for the French open .

Jannik Sinner: Italian banned for three months for doping

 

[ApolloBeachTone]

A real Sinner then .

Banned for 3 months but back in time for the French open .

Jannik Sinner: Italian banned for three months for doping

Sounds distinctly like an accidental use of banned substance but I can’t help but think if it was a lesser name that he’d be banned for much longer regardless of accidental use or not. See Swiatek and her similar one month ban.

 

[Judio1999]

The ban timing does seem very convenient though
Started last week
Back for Italian Open then French Open

No major events missed

The hearing was meant to be mid April

Imagine being banned for 3 months from mid May !!

 

[savvy 2210]

Sounds distinctly like an accidental use of banned substance but I can’t help but think if it was a lesser name that he’d be banned for much longer regardless of accidental use or not. See Swiatek and her similar one month ban.

I do find it more then strange. A physio with a cut on his hand massaging the feet of a player with apparent open sores on his feet without gloves.
This to me is a fundamental precaution for the physio to wear gloves.This does not pass the smell test.
Crooked tennis strikes again.

 

[Banana]

The ban timing does seem very convenient though
Started last week
Back for Italian Open then French Open

No major events missed

The hearing was meant to be mid April

Imagine being banned for 3 months from mid May !!

View: https://x.com/NickKyrgios/status/1890708045954470229

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Jack Draper through to semis in Qatar Open. Lucked out as had Djokovic and Alcaraz in his side of the draw but they both lost before he was due to play them. Good chance to win the tournament now ?

 

[Super_horns]

Draper beats Lehečka in 3 sets .

Plays Rublev in the final .

Can he do it ?

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Having avoided Djokovic&Alcaraz lucky bugger has managed to dodge Medvedev in the final as well who retired injured in his quarter final.

 

[Judio1999]

Draper beats Lehečka in 3 sets .

Plays Rublev in the final .

Can he do it ?

Yes he can

Maybe try winning 1st set in final may help !!

 

[TW3Bee]

Having avoided Djokovic&Alcaraz lucky bugger has managed to dodge Medvedev in the final as well who retired injured in his quarter final.

Can only beat what's put in front of you.

 

[TW3Bee]

Draper beats Lehečka in 3 sets .

Plays Rublev in the final .

Can he do it ?

Lost in three sets.

Jack Draper - Andrey Rublev 1-2

ATP - SINGLES: Doha (Qatar), hard - Final

www.flashscore.co.uk

 

[Super_horns]

Good day for Russia.

Young Andreeva won the WTA tournament.

 

[Judio1999]

Rublev and Andreeva play with no country name next to them

 

[Judio1999]

Good day for Russia.

Young Andreeva won the WTA tournament.

It's in a different country !!
I know they are both Arab emirates

 

[TW3Bee]

Another great win for Draper, into the SF of Indian Wells after beating Ben Shelton in straight Sets.

 

[JANORAK]

Another great win for Draper, into the SF of Indian Wells after beating Ben Shelton in straight Sets.

He’s despatching the USA contingent single-handedly. 3 in a row now..

 

[Hullbee]

See Emma has broken another record good on her

 

[TheHairdresser]

See Emma has broken another record good on her

Best regard her (Covid) US Open title as an outlier in terms of evaluating her true WTA level moving forward....given the context it's unfair to compare to the other GS winners and their subsequent win/loss ratio.

 

[GABS]

Does anyone here play tennis regularly? I played a lot as a teen, just with friends around Redlees or the Gumley house school courts.

I took it up again recently and joined the local club, my "ladder league" games are going fantastically well so far ??

 

[JANORAK]

Does anyone here play tennis regularly? I played a lot as a teen, just with friends around Redlees or the Gumley house school courts.

I took it up again recently and joined the local club, my "ladder league" games are going fantastically well so far ??

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You shouldn’t have any trouble finding opponents then!

 

[Gazza Bee]

Best regard her (Covid) US Open title as an outlier in terms of evaluating her true WTA level moving forward....given the context it's unfair to compare to the other GS winners and their subsequent win/loss ratio.

Bloody hell don't let Banana see this or you're in for a rant I do broadly agree though - it is definitely an outlier based on career record so far but happy to be proven wrong in time.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Another great win for Draper, into the SF of Indian Wells after beating Ben Shelton in straight Sets.

He should have his own thread considering he is the best British player of either gender... FWIW I think he'll win a slam in the next few years

 

[TW3Bee]

He should have his own thread considering he is the best British player of either gender... FWIW I think he'll win a slam in the next few years

No sooner said than done.

Jack Draper

Just knocked out World Number One Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 0-6 6-4, and made it through to the Final of Indian Wells (The Fifth Major)

griffinpark.org

 

[Super_horns]

Fantastic Jack.

Hopefully can go all the way .

 

[Judio1999]

Swiatek W
Sabalenka W
?
????

And still only 17 ?

 

[TorbayBee]

FFS these players drone on and on. I would like to thank the sponsors, you guys for coming along, my opponentshe/he are amazing as is your team blah blah blah. Give her the trophy, say well done on we go.

 

[Super_horns]

Fantastic Andreeva.

She is the star of the future .

 

[savvy 2210]

Best regard her (Covid) US Open title as an outlier in terms of evaluating her true WTA level moving forward....given the context it's unfair to compare to the other GS winners and their subsequent win/loss ratio.

Why is it unfair ? She won the tournament regardless of the situation, as repeatedly told to us on this forum. People have been slagged off for stating proven facts. This is what the forum is about, different views. Stating that she done it for Queen and Country is to put it mildly the biggest crock of sh*t. We all have different views as I have stated.

 

[Hullbee]

Why is it unfair ? She won the tournament regardless of the situation, as repeatedly told to us on this forum. People have been slagged off for stating proven facts. This is what the forum is about, different views. Stating that she done it for Queen and Country is to put it mildly the biggest crock of sh*t. We all have different views as I have stated.

This is a tennis thread let’s not ruin it by backing up the truck to bang on about Laura Robson mark two

 

[Super_horns]

Jack Draper is the British tennis star .

 

[alikat]

Never saw this when it originally happened at the Australian Open, but just found it and think that it's highly amusing. Collins will be missed (by me anyway!) when she finally calls it a day.


View: https://youtube.com/shorts/wY9wO0ZINK4?si=YTDESx5ftgyFpa7C

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Never saw this when it originally happened at the Australian Open, but just found it and think that it's highly amusing. Collins will be missed (by me anyway!) when she finally calls it a day.


View: https://youtube.com/shorts/wY9wO0ZINK4?si=YTDESx5ftgyFpa7C

Me at work, every day. ?

 

[alikat]

Me, at work, every day. ?

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