The Tennis Thread (Part 31)

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lyn2

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“lol, I like to think he photoshopped that himself.

Indeed, they weren't too fussed earlier in the year. That's exactly why Rafa is going, he's not worried at all.”

Obviously not planning a family anytime soon. There will be some who are though and I think it's perfectly understandable they would choose not to go.

I can imagine if Andy had decided not to go there would have been lots of comments saying - He's made the right decision, family comes first.

Lisa.B

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by lyn2:
“Obviously not planning a family anytime soon. There will be some who are though and I think it's perfectly understandable they would choose not to go.

I can imagine if Andy had decided not to go there would have been lots of comments saying - He's made the right decision, family comes first. ”

Well the Florida-based Bryan Bros had best pack up their homes and leave immediately then if they're that bothered about Zika.

david16

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by smude:
“Why don't players just say as there are no points on offer at the olympics, unless there is a chance of a medal what's the point.
I think they have made a mistake dropping them. How long did they last? Four years? One year?”

It wasn't even the 2000 points for winning Olympic singles gold like they would normally et for winning a grand slam title in any case.

CLL Dodge

31-07-2016

They were right to drop the points for the Olympics. The event is open to all players based on ranking.

Jenny1986

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by lyn2:
“Obviously not planning a family anytime soon. There will be some who are though and I think it's perfectly understandable they would choose not to go.

I can imagine if Andy had decided not to go there would have been lots of comments saying - He's made the right decision, family comes first. ”

Oh yes I agree with that, I've always said that if it is a genuine concern then fair enough. I think they recommend avoiding unprotected sex for 6 months after symptoms start (in men). It's 8 weeks after recovery for women. So unless they are trying to get pregnant now or this year, I don't see the major risks. Which is why nobody believed Milos' original reason.

I don't think Rafa want's kids until he retires, which let's be honest will probably be in 5 years or less anyway. So yeah it doesn't really effect him.

I'm not sure about Andy, I wouldn't give him a pass, but that's because i'm dead inside and don't see the point in having children lol.

CLL Dodge

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by CLL Dodge:
“They were right to drop the points for the Olympics. The event is open to all players based on ranking.”

Ooops, I meant the event is NOT open to all players based on ranking.

striing

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by lyn2:
“Bet you wish you hadn't bothered.
He looked very tired which is understandable considering his recent schedule.
Have to say I prefer to watch the showman rather than this Gael.
Great improvement from Djoko after the QFs, pleased with his performance.”

Yeah it was dull in the end. I much prefer the showman. He needs to find a middle ground where he can win but still be entertaining.

Lisa.B

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“Oh yes I agree with that, I've always said that if it is a genuine concern then fair enough. I think they recommend avoiding unprotected sex for 6 months after symptoms start (in men). It's 8 weeks after recovery for women. So unless they are trying to get pregnant now or this year, I don't see the major risks. Which is why nobody believed Milos' original reason.

I don't think Rafa want's kids until he retires, which let's be honest will probably be in 5 years or less anyway. So yeah it doesn't really effect him.

I'm not sure about Andy, I wouldn't give him a pass, but that's because i'm dead inside and don't see the point in having children lol.”

Amen to that!

striing

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by Cherry-choc:
“Have you seen Lucas Pouille's behind? Is nice.”

I haven't noticed but I very much approve of the equal opps approach of men being judged on their anatomy.

smude

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by striing:
“I haven't noticed but I very much approve of the equal opps approach of men being judged on their anatomy. ”

I am sure you won't have watched the naked dating programme on 4. Too refined for that.
I had a peep for research purposes.

Cherry-choc

31-07-2016

I expected the Keys/Halep final to be a hot mess and it delivered. Halep read her like a book and sat tight for the inevitable torrent of errors.

Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“That's very interesting, I never thought of it that way. I don't think i've really considered the ITF and ATP as rivals before.”

Very much so. Differing objectives, interests...

Originally Posted by clever3000:
“As a long time viewer of the thread i thought it was about time that i actually posted!”

I welcome thee out of lurkdom, clever clogs.

Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“Ah bless the triple K! even though he hasn't played all year ”

I've really missed him. One of the few Aussie yoof with his head screwed on.

Originally Posted by striing:
“Yeah it was dull in the end. I much prefer the showman. He needs to find a middle ground where he can win but still be entertaining.”

Er, I still found him entertaining? Difference is this way he can have fun and win, as opposed to being the resident circus act/sideshow of the tour. Leave that nonsense to Fognini and Paire.

Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“I'm not sure about Andy, I wouldn't give him a pass, but that's because i'm dead inside and don't see the point in having children lol.”

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Amen to that! ”

Andrea Loathsom strongly disapproves.

Originally Posted by striing:
“I haven't noticed but I very much approve of the equal opps approach of men being judged on their anatomy. ”

Originally Posted by smude:
“I am sure you won't have watched the naked dating programme on 4. Too refined for that.
I had a peep for research purposes.”

Luc-ass 1
Luc-ass 2

Enjoy

smude

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by Cherry-choc:
“I expected the Keys/Halep final to be a hot mess and it delivered. Halep read her like a book and sat tight for the inevitable torrent of errors.

Very much so. Differing objectives, interests...

I welcome thee out of lurkdom, clever clogs.

I've really missed him. One of the few Aussie yoof with his head screwed on.

Er, I still found him entertaining? Difference is this way he can have fun and win, as opposed to being the resident circus act/sideshow of the tour. Leave that nonsense to Fognini and Paire.

Andrea Loathsom strongly disapproves.

Luc-ass 1
Luc-ass 2

Enjoy ”

I enjoyed.

tartan-belle

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by Cherry-choc:
“Luc-ass 1
Luc-ass 2

Enjoy ”

Originally Posted by smude:
“[/b]
I enjoyed. ”

Moi aussi

Lisa.B

31-07-2016

I might have to have another shower after those pics!

striing

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by Cherry-choc:
“Luc-ass 1
Luc-ass 2

Enjoy ”

Ooh lala

Jinga

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“Masters 1000.

He only just got that 500 title as well.”

Originally Posted by striing:
“No dissing going on here. Nothing wrong with a fine booty.

It's 1000 isn't it?”

Thanks to both of you...

Originally Posted by clever3000:
“As a long time viewer of the thread i thought it was about time that i actually posted!

The Olympics are meant to be the pinnacle in sports but with Tennis, Football and Golf it really isn't. For most the majors are more important and there are a lot of Tennis players that would rather win the US Open than Olympic Gold. The games are however an opportunity to play for your nation. Being able to contribute to a medal table is something completely different. Looking at it in a Tennis sense you feel that Novak really wants it. Olympic gold is the only thing missing from his CV. And with Roger not playing and Nadal and Murray already having Gold's you sense that it will make Djokovic's hunger higher that Murray and Nadal. Still it should still be a good tournament and at least the problems it has are not as bad as the problems the Golf has had!”

Hallo... now I actually agree with you, especially about Djoker. I think he would absolutely love to take home a win for his country and would feel his tennis CV is incomplete without it. I think it was Serena who said her Olympic gold was more important than her Slam wins...

tartan-belle

31-07-2016

Oh, Jamie & Bruno lost to Dodig & Melo

Dan Evans is playing Atlanta. If he comes through his r1 match against Yoshihito Nishioka (ranked 97), he will play Dolgo in a re-match of Wimbledon.

owen10

31-07-2016

How come the mens final is on now and the womens doubles final is later

Would the final be better played under floodlights, like the semi finals

dduk

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by owen10:
“How come the mens final is on now and the womens doubles final is later

Would the final be better played under floodlights, like the semi finals”

The Men are playing in Toronto and the women are playing in Montreal. So I would assume the scheduling is organised separately for each venue?

computermaster

31-07-2016

Pathetic Nishikori. These guys just keep disappointing in big matches. Monfis, Berdych, Raonic, Nishikori... just all the same mentally weak disappointments. For some reason I thought Monfils would do better but he was even worse. Hopefully there will be some real tennis talent coming through from the next generation.

dduk

31-07-2016

How come Andy didn't play in Toronto?

tartan-belle

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by dduk:
“How come Andy didn't play in Toronto?”

Prepping for Rio, hanging out with Rafa, going on Rafa's boat, playing with Rafa in Mallorca.

Lisa.B

31-07-2016

Originally Posted by computermaster:
“Pathetic Nishikori. These guys just keep disappointing in big matches. Monfis, Berdych, Raonic, Nishikori... just all the same mentally weak disappointments. For some reason I thought Monfils would do better but he was even worse. Hopefully there will be some real tennis talent coming through from the next generation.”

In fairness the biggest surprise is that Kei managed to get to the final without getting injured.

lyn2

31-07-2016

Great play from Djoko to win his 30th Masters 1000 title.

They showed the 2013 Montreal SF earlier, in the rain delay. What a great match that was - apart from the result of course.

I miss those days.

Mike Teevee

01-08-2016

Originally Posted by lyn2:
“Obviously not planning a family anytime soon. There will be some who are though and I think it's perfectly understandable they would choose not to go.

I can imagine if Andy had decided not to go there would have been lots of comments saying - He's made the right decision, family comes first. ”

Considering the flak he got for his lacklustre performance in Beijing, I'm not so sure. Especially as he's defending champion "he's letting the side down, depriving Team GB of a medal."

When it comes to national matters, Andy is always walking a tightrope.

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