Oh go on then, have a multi quote.
Don't think anyone mentioned that the DC final will be in Zagreb. Karlovic recalled to the Croats if Coric isn't fit. Will be interesting to see how the Croats tailor the surface.
Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“Thanks!
I see that Djoko has pulled out of the China Open next well - still his elbow.”
Useful chance for Muzzard to close the race gap to 1500 or so. I still think a lot will depend on the WTF though.
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Urgh it's a shame they're so militant about matches being posted on youtube nowadays. The day's play is virtually over by the time I get to see any of it when it comes to the Asian swing.”
Nowadays? It's been the case for 3-4 years now.
I wouldn't mind if the official highlights were decent, but they're naff. All the ATP ones are 2 mins long, with just set points/match points and tell me very little about the match. 10-15 min highlights are the real deal.
Originally Posted by Irishguy123:
“Kvitova having a run in Wuhan, first time all year she's won four matches at one tournament. As JoJo once sang, it's all a bit "too little, too late".”
You still remember JoJo? Amaze.
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“It's tight from 7th-11th, but with the likes of Cibulkova and Kuzzy maintaining their consistency it makes it difficult to gain any inroads. Garbine in 6th is doing her best to help everyone in qualifying contention, but she has a good buffer against the chasing pack. Still at least Konta is well placed for the Zhuhai rejects event.”
Tbh I think it'll be a blessing in disguise if Konta dodges Singapore. A lot of pressure at the YEC and the conditions will likely be molasses. Zhuhai should be faster - Konta is more effective in medium/fast conditions. She can quietly close in on the top 10 to sign off a brilliant season.
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“The post-coach dumping flourish. Petra's got through a few this year. I see she's swiped Wim Fissette on a trial basis, although he's not with her this week. Meanwhile her old coach is now with Safarova who's parted ways with Rob Steckley.”
Like musical chairs, this.
Originally Posted by Irishguy123:
“The fact that Lepchenko has literally suffered zero backlash has just astonished me tbh. I mean, are people not aware that this is the exact same thing Sharapova was taking? I know it was proved that she stopped taking it before 2016, but she was obviously taking it for performance enhancing purposes too, so why no backlash? Sharapova's a big doper and her whole career is a lie because she took meldonium for three weeks longer than Lepchenko did? It's a bit baffling to me tbh.”
Not baffling to me. Lepchenko goes well under the radar because she's irrelevant. Won nowt at WTA level...was in the top 20 a few years ago. I doubt she's ever had any meaningful media coverage. Not marketable for her looks, so....(sorry if that offends, but 'tis true. Tennis players have become relevant on looks alone before)
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“Its like the human version of Buckaroo, they are trying to see how much crap they can put on her before she flips out.”
Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“Kyle through to MD, great stuff.”
Yes, didn't have too much troubles with an off form GGL. Would've been a worry if he had.
Originally Posted by Jaccobabe:
“Went to qualifying in Tokyo yesterday. Youzhny lost quite easily to Ebden. Had loads of chances and the match was much closer than 62 62 suggests.
Stepanek looked great against watanuki. Watanuki very young, very talented. Could easily be top 10 but you really never know.
Very bad loss for Evans against unknown Japanese”
Konnichi wa