He is playing a doubles match with Monaco, and then on Wednesday he will play his first singles match since the epic at Wimbledon. Trying not to have too high expectations but really want to see him do well! Mostly I'm just glad we'll know a lot more about how the knee is doing!
Gosh that Rosol match feels like such a long time ago, I can't believe he's been out 7/8 months. Let's hope he can make a good injury and trouble free comeback.
He is playing a doubles match with Monaco, and then on Wednesday he will play his first singles match since the epic at Wimbledon. Trying not to have too high expectations but really want to see him do well! Mostly I'm just glad we'll know a lot more about how the knee is doing!
Surprised to see him playing doubles, but I guess he is after any match play he can get at the minute.
He is playing a doubles match with Monaco, and then on Wednesday he will play his first singles match since the epic at Wimbledon. Trying not to have too high expectations but really want to see him do well! Mostly I'm just glad we'll know a lot more about how the knee is doing!
I won't get excited about it until I actually see him on a tennis court... but yay! Now what's the betting that he'll actually win the event?!
Just seen Andy's latest interview on the news about greater blood testing in the sport. I was kind of distracted as he is looking good! The shorter hair suits him far better than the mop!
Just seen Andy's latest interview on the news about greater blood testing in the sport. I was kind of distracted as he is looking good! The shorter hair suits him far better than the mop!
I agreed with what he said as well, what's the point of the "this is where I am for 1 hour of the day" system thingy if they aren't actually using it to do blood tests. The ABP seems a good idea in all sports, but then you've actually got to take someone's blood to get that up and running.
I agreed with what he said as well, what's the point of the "this is where I am for 1 hour of the day" system thingy if they aren't actually using it to do blood tests. The ABP seems a good idea in all sports, but then you've actually got to take someone's blood to get that up and running.
Agreed. That's just causing inconvenience to players, and generally making a lot of fuss, so creates the illusion of doing something, but isn't particularly effective.
I'm not surprised players get fed-up, and might be wary of additional testing, but I think if they realise that blood testing will be more effective, and that the sport actually needs to do something, they'll be more willing.
I'm not sure of the science behind it, but I wonder if leaning towards more blood tests and the biological passports will reduce the need for the crack of dawn urine tests.
Just seen Andy's latest interview on the news about greater blood testing in the sport. I was kind of distracted as he is looking good! The shorter hair suits him far better than the mop!
My mother keeps getting Andy mixed up with Djokovic. She thinks they look soo similar - but can't see it myself. Andy's looks have improved but think Novak is abit better looking.
On the subject of Nadal, I'm in too minds about his return. It's great to see him when he plays well - but I suffer from a crippling medical condition myself - and can't believe its worth the injury he is doing to his long term health. He already has 11 slams - isn't that about fourth or so on the all time list? He has won the Grand Slam. I think he won Olympic Gold. There isn't much more for him to achieve. All former tennis players talk of the injuries they suffer long into retirement. I just have a feeling that his will be even worse.
My mother keeps getting Andy mixed up with Djokovic. She thinks they look soo similar - but can't see it myself. Andy's looks have improved but think Novak is abit better looking.
On the subject of Nadal, I'm in too minds about his return. It's great to see him when he plays well - but I suffer from a crippling medical condition myself - and can't believe its worth the injury he is doing to his long term health. He already has 11 slams - isn't that about fourth or so on the all time list? He has won the Grand Slam. I think he won Olympic Gold. There isn't much more for him to achieve. All former tennis players talk of the injuries they suffer long into retirement. I just have a feeling that his will be even worse.
I agree wiht you. Novak is far better looking if you ask me.
On Nadal. Im delighted he's back, being my fave player but im lowering my initial expectations. I think his love for the game is whats brought him back. I know the situation with Rafa is similar to Aggasi's in the way he has been programmed by people around him. But the difference i feel is Andre hated tennis in the latter stages of his career but Rafa really enjoys it and plays it more for the love than the money. I hope he takes things slowly and eventually he can regain his brilliance as when he's at the top of his game he is imo numero uno or numero deux behind Novak. His uncle Toni has said he'll play with pain until the end of the month as he has to build up muscle strength in his knee but he wouldnt play if the doctors hadnt given the all clear to play. I think if he has a reaccurance in 18 months or 2 years time then he would call it a day. He will have won it all but at the age of 26 he feels like he has more to give, with more slams to come i hope.
But its just great to have the guy back and hopefully he can get back in the top 4 as they are stonger with him than without him. Ferrer isnt a strong number 4. Im looking forward to his comeback and hope all goes well.
I think Rafa played alright; obviously he didn't slide much and run down every ball like he use to, but he didn't really have to in this match. He didn't look injured, more 'rusty'. Some of his volleys were crackers though, and his reactions have not suffered at all! I think doubles will be good to get his confidence back, especially playing with Monaco.
Overall, solid performance, and it was just nice to have him back! Looking forward to singles tomorrow and hope he can carry on like this for the rest of the tournament! Bring on the FO
It was a good idea to start off with a doubles match. Far less pressure, and a good opportunity to get used to that tournament vibe, let people take their photos and scrutinize his performance, and play some proper points, but without revealing his whole game.
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Gosh that Rosol match feels like such a long time ago, I can't believe he's been out 7/8 months. Let's hope he can make a good injury and trouble free comeback.
Surprised to see him playing doubles, but I guess he is after any match play he can get at the minute.
I won't get excited about it until I actually see him on a tennis court... but yay!
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Still don't know what to expect.
I agreed with what he said as well, what's the point of the "this is where I am for 1 hour of the day" system thingy if they aren't actually using it to do blood tests. The ABP seems a good idea in all sports, but then you've actually got to take someone's blood to get that up and running.
I'm not surprised players get fed-up, and might be wary of additional testing, but I think if they realise that blood testing will be more effective, and that the sport actually needs to do something, they'll be more willing.
I'm not sure of the science behind it, but I wonder if leaning towards more blood tests and the biological passports will reduce the need for the crack of dawn urine tests.
My mother keeps getting Andy mixed up with Djokovic. She thinks they look soo similar - but can't see it myself. Andy's looks have improved but think Novak is abit better looking.
On the subject of Nadal, I'm in too minds about his return. It's great to see him when he plays well - but I suffer from a crippling medical condition myself - and can't believe its worth the injury he is doing to his long term health. He already has 11 slams - isn't that about fourth or so on the all time list? He has won the Grand Slam. I think he won Olympic Gold. There isn't much more for him to achieve. All former tennis players talk of the injuries they suffer long into retirement. I just have a feeling that his will be even worse.
I agree wiht you. Novak is far better looking if you ask me.
On Nadal. Im delighted he's back, being my fave player but im lowering my initial expectations. I think his love for the game is whats brought him back. I know the situation with Rafa is similar to Aggasi's in the way he has been programmed by people around him. But the difference i feel is Andre hated tennis in the latter stages of his career but Rafa really enjoys it and plays it more for the love than the money. I hope he takes things slowly and eventually he can regain his brilliance as when he's at the top of his game he is imo numero uno or numero deux behind Novak. His uncle Toni has said he'll play with pain until the end of the month as he has to build up muscle strength in his knee but he wouldnt play if the doctors hadnt given the all clear to play. I think if he has a reaccurance in 18 months or 2 years time then he would call it a day. He will have won it all but at the age of 26 he feels like he has more to give, with more slams to come i hope.
But its just great to have the guy back and hopefully he can get back in the top 4 as they are stonger with him than without him. Ferrer isnt a strong number 4. Im looking forward to his comeback and hope all goes well.
Best of luck Rafa.
ERRANI 2013
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and so am I.
Byeeee Revenga
Play nicely. After all Rafa is a polite, kind man.
Now and then.
LOL!!!
Hi Tally, hope you are feeling well?
Did you watch the doubles match I linked? He looks bloody gorgeous - he also looks very, very fit and bigger than before
Overall, solid performance, and it was just nice to have him back! Looking forward to singles tomorrow and hope he can carry on like this for the rest of the tournament! Bring on the FO
Suprised that Anne K is playing singles and not Laura. Maybe her shoulder isn't right yet.
Monday 24th June.
Court 3.
So that will work out at £17 extra (over ground admission) per ticket to avoid having to queue!
Anyone else successful in the ballot yet?
I love this guy ... speaks the truth
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Jerzy-Janowicz-Novak-Djokovic-and-Roger-Federer-The-first-one-false-the-other-is-full-of-his-self-articolo8330.html
I haven't heard anything.
Anybody know where I can watch Fed Cup?
http://www.streamhunter.eu/tennis-live-streaming-video.html
Thanks I will try that.
Suprised that no channels are showing it.