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The Tennis Thread (Part 29)

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    Jim NashJim Nash Posts: 1,085
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    Well done Andy.

    Why doesn't he come to the net more? There are clearly times when he could. He's probably stuck with his second serve at this point, but the net thing he could take on.
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    Jim Nash wrote: »
    Well done Andy.

    Why doesn't he come to the net more? There are clearly times when he could. He's probably stuck with his second serve at this point, but the net thing he could take on.

    Djoko is very dangerous when a player comes to the net. His passing shots are unreal.
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    *Sparkle**Sparkle* Posts: 10,957
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    Andy should have won Shanghai in 2013. All those match points :o:o:o

    To be fair, most were on Djokovic's serve, including a tie-break, and he played excellent points. But yes, it was very frustrating, especially as Murray was too gassed to do much in the 3rd set.
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    Is that a banana in your pocket Ivo are are you just happy to see me. :D
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    Heavy rain. ☔
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    MissAyrshireMissAyrshire Posts: 3,245
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    I am Rafa also. :o I wonder if everyone who does this quiz is Rafa. :D

    I've just done it again with completely different answers and I am Rafa again. I think this quiz is fixed.
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    Lisa.BLisa.B Posts: 57,275
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    spindiddlyspindiddly Posts: 4,975
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    Nice one for Andy to get a win over Novak. Mentally, could be quite important.

    I'm Garbine Muguruza.
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    CLL DodgeCLL Dodge Posts: 115,870
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    CLL Dodge wrote: »
    Kyle Edmund has cracked the top 100 for the first time. His semi-final in the Aptos Challenger has lifted him to 99.
    Great news, did he make cut off point for automatic entry to USO?

    No. Wardy is in but Edmund is 13th alternate. Would need a minor epidemic for him to make the cut.
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    CGG_12CGG_12 Posts: 7,483
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    Whoops for some reason I thought it was post his 2013 Wimbledon win that we had that torturous match.

    Murray was actually going for 3 wins in a row that day v Novak!!
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    CGG_12CGG_12 Posts: 7,483
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    Jim Nash wrote: »
    Well done Andy.

    Why doesn't he come to the net more? There are clearly times when he could. He's probably stuck with his second serve at this point, but the net thing he could take on.

    Against Novak it's a big risk though, however I'd at least like to see him serve and volley a few times v Nole it'd be great even as a surprise tactic. Coming in mid rally probably won't work too well for him off grass

    To be fair Murray needs to improve very little overall, it's taken a Federer masterclass and Novak alone to beat him in the bigger events this year. I think the gap between himself and Djok will be narrowed now on quicker courts too

    I think Murray probably beats Fed off grass in grand slams too, though the best of 3 give Fed a better chance, as well as 'quicker' surfaces like here and Shanghai
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    CGG_12 wrote: »
    Against Novak it's a big risk though, however I'd at least like to see him serve and volley a few times v Nole it'd be great even as a surprise tactic. Coming in mid rally probably won't work too well for him off grass

    To be fair Murray needs to improve very little overall, it's taken a Federer masterclass and Novak alone to beat him in the bigger events this year. I think the gap between himself and Djok will be narrowed now on quicker courts too

    I think Murray probably beats Fed off grass in grand slams too, though the best of 3 give Fed a better chance, as well as 'quicker' surfaces like here and Shanghai

    I loved when he charged the net against Djoko yesterday when returning a serve. It scared the bejaysus out of Djoko. Djokos shot went wild. :D
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    amelia_leeamelia_lee Posts: 11,589
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    spindiddly wrote: »
    Nice one for Andy to get a win over Novak. Mentally, could be quite important.

    I'm Garbine Muguruza.

    Well done to Andy yesterday and Belinda, sorry for Simona though, her temp muct have been bad the way the medics started to load her up with ice.

    I was reading from the bottom up and read this and wondered what Garbine was doing on the thread!;-)
    Hadn't seen the quiz, I'm doing it now.
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    amelia_leeamelia_lee Posts: 11,589
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    I'm Serena Williams. :o
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    amelia_lee wrote: »
    I'm Serena Williams. :o

    I thought so. :p
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    planetsplanets Posts: 47,784
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    I am Rafa also. :o I wonder if everyone who does this quiz is Rafa. :D

    I've just done it again with completely different answers and I am Rafa again. I think this quiz is fixed.

    *stands up* I'm Rafa :kitty:
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    planets wrote: »
    *stands up* I'm Rafa :kitty:

    I tried it 3 times with all different answers and I'm still Rafa. :D
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    planetsplanets Posts: 47,784
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    I tried it 3 times with all different answers and I'm still Rafa. :D

    What can i say? the quiz doesn't lie :D
    You're obviously tough, gritty strong, fast and smart with a sense of humour and well loved.....:cool:
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    CLL DodgeCLL Dodge Posts: 115,870
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    I'm Rafa.
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    planets wrote: »
    What can i say? the quiz doesn't lie :D
    You're obviously tough, gritty strong, fast and smart with a sense of humour and well loved.....:cool:

    lol :D And I pick me Y-fronts out of me arse all day everyday. :p
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    amelia_leeamelia_lee Posts: 11,589
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    I thought so. :p

    Ha, why thank you! ;-)
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    Jewels501Jewels501 Posts: 26,932
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    Be gone all you imposters!

    I AM Rafa!:D
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    Jewels501 wrote: »
    Be gone all you imposters!

    I AM Rafa!:D

    I think you are more Masha. :p
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    anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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    Bjorn Frantangelo. Great name.
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