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Listening to the commentators talk about Garbine's regal elegance and great physique makes me think they might love her even more than I do.
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Listening to the commentators talk about Garbine's regal elegance and great physique makes me think they might love her even more than I do.
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Ana will dock Nigel's pay if he carries on.
![]() If things don't work out with Sumyk, we now know that Garbine has options. Ana should give him a pay rise!lol, this game is awful. |
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Word must have got to Garbine that the WTA posted on twitter she'd now qualified.
I'm also convinced the DJ in Linz must be about 70yrs old, I don't think they've played anything newer than the 70s or 80s this week. |
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It was in, deal with it.
This is actually upsetting me a bit now. |
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Clearly they do things differently in the Challengers... not sure this method of court drying will catch on.
![]() ![]() Absolutely bonkers! I like they way they are just casually throwing fuel around and lighting it with bits of paper!
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Absolutely bonkers! I like they way they are just casually throwing fuel around and lighting it with bits of paper!![]() 2016 in a nutshell... burn it to the ground. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufm1Z-1U_ak |
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![]() ![]() No Garbine!
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![]() ![]() No Garbine!![]() Jesus, she's not actually going to risk continuing on that ankle? Singapore is a done deal now. |
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That was awful. I don't like sad tears.
![]() Jesus, she's not actually going to risk continuing on that ankle? Singapore is a done deal now. I don't like seeing my girl cry, they had to zoom in on her face as well. She's very scared about her ankles after having surgery before, and they are proper dainty. I hope it shook her up more than hurt her. She just needs to swing away. |
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Competitive people are crazy aren't they?
I don't like seeing my girl cry, they had to zoom in on her face as well. She's very scared about her ankles after having surgery before, and they are proper dainty. I hope it shook her up more than hurt her. She just needs to swing away. Easy for him to say calm down, it's not that bad.Common sense prevails, rest up for Singapore now. |
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Sumyk has always given me the creeps.
Easy for him to say calm down, it's not that bad.Common sense prevails, rest up for Singapore now. She seems like the boss in that setup, but its good that he was very clear and told her not to risk Singapore. She's too upset to continue, she looked in legit distress over it. Thankfully she packed it in. I feel like I need a shot of whiskey after that. |
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lol has he? He seems nice to me, its always amusing to hear the comms totally disagree with his on court advice though.
She seems like the boss in that setup, but its good that he was very clear and told her not to risk Singapore. She's too upset to continue, she looked in legit distress over it. Thankfully she packed it in. I feel like I need a shot of whiskey after that. I do like that Garbine is one of the more chattier ones.
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He always seems to invade his players personal space and be a bit touchy feely. Garbine even shuffled away from him in their first chat tonight. I guess I'm just too used to seeing Maria gazing into the middle distance whilst her coaches tentatively try to offer suggestions.
I do like that Garbine is one of the more chattier ones. |
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Do they usually broadcast the Elite Trophy on BT Sport?
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Good article here about Jo pulling about Jo pulling out of HK and needing time to rest up before either of the two year end events. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ten..._campaign=1490 Quote:
It could be that her best hope is Serena Williams not bothering to attend the Singapore event, which would open up a position for whoever finishes ninth. I'm sure Williams will be there, and maybe try and get back to No. 1.
Williams missed it last year and has been non-committal about whether she intends to play the 2016 edition at the end of this month. |
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Do they usually broadcast the Elite Trophy on BT Sport?
But if Konta is playing they might change their plans - not much live daytime sport in November on weekdays so they might welcome it. |
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Konta will go as a reserve surely, whatever happens, Serena's health is always questionable, Garbine has just picked up an injury, and hey a few of the others aren't actually made of steel injury-wise.
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Clearly they do things differently in the Challengers... not sure this method of court drying will catch on.
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Word must have got to Garbine that the WTA posted on twitter she'd now qualified.
I'm also convinced the DJ in Linz must be about 70yrs old, I don't think they've played anything newer than the 70s or 80s this week. Veeery tempted to give a hop over to London for the WTF's, tickets on Viagogo are pretty pricey at short notice but I'm after finding Ryanair flights for less than €40. I shall see. Also, anybody see this? The WTA are running their player of the year poll, and Serena has voted! Also, you've got to laugh at Halep's inclusion in the poll. I mean I know they needed five to make a top five, but still At least Pliskova made a slam final!
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Observations - Golubic has a quality OHBH. The way she hits the BH DTL reminds me a bit of Almagro? Also has a handy slice. She's having a lowkey decent year. Simon-Sock was the best Shanghai QF. Sadly Sock bottled it in the TB. Pity because Sock's never played Murray. OTOH Simon is one of Muzza's pigeons (H2H 14-2). Simon did win their last HC meeting...Rotterdam last year. Quote:
Don't bite the hand that feeds you, springs to mind. It might all seem a lark now, but people will only put up with him making a social pariah of himself for so long. No point constantly giving him fines when he still doesn't learn and money is no object.
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Just shows the power of a sponsor. I wasn't aware of Generali's clout, but you are right, they command a lot worldwide. They have stuck with Linz for many years as well - so maybe in hindsight the tournament deserves its spot on the tour.
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Good words from Del potro too.
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Alison Hughes is so strict. She's like Miss Trunchbull from Matilda.
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I seem to recall an indoor hard court in Belgium that was bright purple. or am I imaging it? I remember Justine Henin playing in the final, it was on Eurosport.
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Djokovic a break down against the world number 110...
Still expect him to win this match, though. Probably lulling Andy into a false sense of security... Quote:
I do love when Andy has straight forward wins.
6-2 6-2 over Goffin. Quote:
Just on twitter: Moscow - Kuzzy and Kalinskaya. Lux - Minella, Dodin and Schiavone.
Keys through to the SF. She does everything that bit better than Dodin and has the experience advantage. ![]() Quote:
Either would be great, but maybe he feels like his clay court skills have improved enough to be considered a proper contender. Losing five AO finals isn't great, but he has won a hard court slam, Roland Garros would be something extra special.
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All that effort from Pavs to get back from 1-5 down to then flop in the TB.
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Konta will go as a reserve surely, whatever happens, Serena's health is always questionable, Garbine has just picked up an injury, and hey a few of the others aren't actually made of steel injury-wise.
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Also, anybody see this? The WTA are running their player of the year poll, and Serena has voted! Also, you've got to laugh at Halep's inclusion in the poll. I mean I know they needed five to make a top five, but still
At least Pliskova made a slam final! |
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Is Novak having another bad day at the office? C'mon RBA!
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Djokovic losing the first set again...
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Wozniacki takes the first set 6-3 against Jankovic.
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Bautista Agut wins. Looking forward to Andy's match later
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Djokovic off form or just not really that interested? Was pretty hard to tell. Agut should have closed it off earlier on serve if truth be told.
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Easy for him to say calm down, it's not that bad.
