Poor Rafa, not even allowed to eat away his pain.


From the high of Olympic triumph to the low of being interviewed by Inverdrivel. I did like how Andy corrected him and said Serena & Venus were the first to defend their Olympic title in doubles.

well Delgado is in Cincy

I think Jamie's proud

https://twitter.com/jamie_murray/sta...77427235823616

So, final thoughts on the Olympics? I thoroughly enjoyed what I actually got to see anyway, best matches would be Delpo/Djokovic, Delpo/Nadal and Puig/Kerber. Whatever your thoughts on whether or not tennis should be at the Olympics, I doubt anyone can deny that it adds a fascinating dimension to the tour. Seeing just what playing for their countries can drive a player to do, most obviously in the case of Monica Puig, is terrific to watch. Delpo's return to form and Puig's shock gold are no doubt the stories of the tournament imo, as well as Murray's second gold. Hat tip as well to the always terrific Venus who continues to defy the odds. Imagine, she's closer to 40 than she is 30 and she's still winning Olympic medals. It of course sets an intriguing stage for the weeks ahead, primarily will Delpo and Puig bring their form to the regular tour events? Is Murray now the favourite for the US Open? Will Djokovic get back on track? Exciting times ahead

I was too shattered to post last night, but what a match. Awesome play by them both and an absolute feat of endurance. I've never seen a more genuine looking hug at the end of a match, either.

Brilliant stuff, very emotional and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of Delpo.

Yeah I ended up watching from bed so I could go straight to sleep after. The Rafa match did me in.

I'm absolutely thrilled at the result. I knew he would do it, surely Sir Andy Murray beckons now?

Poor Rafa couldn't even get a Chinese, he was sat at the airport. https://twitter.com/tcote/status/764967852331921413

I think everyone is being a bit unfair to Inverdale. Andy is the only tennis player to win two singles golds, and the only tennis player to defend an Olympic singles title. I can't remember exactly what Inverdale said, because I'm EXHAUSTED, but it's obvious what he meant. Everyone else was reporting it, and sometimes stumbling on their words, and no-one gets annoyed at them.

It was nice of Andy to mention the incredible success of the Williams sisters, and it showed how much respect he has for their achievements, but it's obvious what was intended. It's OK to admire Andy's unique achievement without it being sexist, and forgetting to include the word "singles" doesn't make you sexist either. No woman, not even Serena, has defended a singles gold. Murray should be proud and we should be proud and not looking for an excuse to complain at the tv presenter who fluffed his lines.

I didn't post last night as I was exhausted and highly emotional! Not a good combination.

Firstly, Congratulations to Andy on successfully defending his Olympic title and winning gold again. Some summer he's having!

Secondly, I'm so proud of Delpo. The players he defeated to reach the final. The way he played. I'm so happy and thrilled that he got the silver medal and went one better than London!

I preferred my Airplane reference

lol, I didn't see that. Any Airplane reference is good

It's so strange to think there is another tennis tournament happening while the Olympics is still on (weather permitting). I don't think i'll be paying it too much attention and expect swift exits for Rafa and Andy.

Yeah Rafa and Andy would be excused (I think) for giving Cincy the barest minimal effort.

At least we should have a new non "Big 4" winner of MS event, assuming Jo doesn't win it.

The most annoying thing about USO is that Delp isn't ranked in the top 32. Unless there's a fluke of the draw he's bound to get a seed in the first two rounds, which sucks for him (and obviously whoever he's picked against).

Assuming of course that USO does the decent thing and gives him a wild card. It would be ridiculous that if a former champ, current silver medallist and effectively a top 10 player on form right now was made to go through the qualies.

Not in my book.

Novak had a poor Wimby and an unfortunate Olympics draw, but he did just win an MS event before heading down to Rio (without playing his best).

Fully rested he's still the main to beat at Flushing Meadows.

This could have been me posting.

I had never seen her play before. I saw she beat Garbine, and someone on here said she played really well, but I was like yeah, whatever, since she really never did "anything".

Wow.

Too emotional to take the match in last night. Watching now what a match. Kudos to both players particularly Delpo who was running on fumes more than Andy.
I am so happy. Just love Andy. Most genuine player out there.

Sleep is for wimps. Sleep is for wimps.

Did anyone?

Especially Kerber who played a poor match. Underestimated her opponent I think.

Nice to see others also realizing

Wow.
He bit handosme

Wow. But they completed the match?
Shoulødnt there be some rule that when a player injures another player, albeit unintentionally, they lose the match?

(Or then probably "everyone" starts getting serious injuries)

Hmf. I thought I had started to like her. Seems like certain people just dont change

Oh that was like the biggest meltdown ever.
It was kind of fun, in a way...

Then she lost 1R to Dokic at W a few weks later...

Oh where did you see her?
Is she in Rio?

And how yummi is he?

Yeah, but everyone here seems to love him...

Anyway. Was ablt to watch the womans final. Amazing quality from Puig, playing her biggest match of her career by far, probably for the third time in a row.

She was so good. AK didn't play badly, just Monica was so much better. I was a bit worried in the third. Had she lost that 5-1 game, it could have gone either way I think.

Just hope she can continue like this. She should be in the top 5 if she continues like this, but you just never know.

Poor sportsmanship from AK. Not surprised. Also her "smile" after was one of the weridest ever. She really isn't a nice person is she?

Delighted for JMDP and Kei. Would have preferred to see JMDP take the gold, but you cant have it all