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The Tennis Thread (Part 31)
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Jenny1986
14-10-2016
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.
Lisa.B
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“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.”

Ana will dock Nigel's pay if he carries on.
Jenny1986
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.
Lisa.B
14-10-2016
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.
Jenny1986
14-10-2016
It was in, deal with it.

This is actually upsetting me a bit now.
cas116
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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!
Lisa.B
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by cas116:
“ Absolutely bonkers! I like they way they are just casually throwing fuel around and lighting it with bits of paper!”

OMG I didn't realise there was a video of the men with fire antics.

2016 in a nutshell... burn it to the ground.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufm1Z-1U_ak
Jenny1986
14-10-2016
No Garbine!
Lisa.B
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“ No Garbine!”

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.
Jenny1986
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.”

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.
Lisa.B
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“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.”

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.
Jenny1986
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.”

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.
Lisa.B
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“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.”

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.
Jenny1986
14-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.”

Oh yeah I can see what you mean, some people are just like that. But if your not keen on touchy people its super off putting. Comms keep mentioning their tetchy conversations, but sometimes that's a sign that people get on because you are more open with each other. It can also mean you hate each other lol.
dduk
14-10-2016
Do they usually broadcast the Elite Trophy on BT Sport?
dduk
14-10-2016
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.

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.”

I'm sure Williams will be there, and maybe try and get back to No. 1.
MARTYM8
15-10-2016
Originally Posted by dduk:
“Do they usually broadcast the Elite Trophy on BT Sport?”

No - they end with Singapore.

But if Konta is playing they might change their plans - not much live daytime sport in November on weekdays so they might welcome it.
seansnotmyname@
15-10-2016
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.
Irishguy123
15-10-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Clearly they do things differently in the Challengers... not sure this method of court drying will catch on. ”

Meanwhile in Aleppo

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.”

Makes sense I guess, that court is straight out of Soviet Russia.


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!
Cherry-choc
15-10-2016
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.

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.”

Yup. Who knows though, there may be another explanation...could be an undiagnosed mental health issue. Pure speculation on my part, obvs.

Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors:
“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.”

Tbh I had to look Generali up as well...they have zero presence in the UK but they're a big cheese on the continent. I suppose the UK financial/insurance market is saturated?

Originally Posted by seansnotmyname@:
“Good words from Del potro too.”

He's a Nike stablemate of Pova, he knows which side his bread is buttered.

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“Alison Hughes is so strict. She's like Miss Trunchbull from Matilda.”

Ha! Can't unsee it

Originally Posted by dduk:
“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.”

I remember it too. It was somewhere in Western Europe, probably France or Belgique.

Originally Posted by Ginger Daddy:
“Djokovic a break down against the world number 110...

Still expect him to win this match, though.”

He was in a weird frame of mind this match, overly smiley and treating it like an exhibition. Only seemed to switch on when elder Zverev failed to put him away in straights.

Probably lulling Andy into a false sense of security...

Originally Posted by Mike Teevee:
“I do love when Andy has straight forward wins.

6-2 6-2 over Goffin.”

Scoreline makes it look easier than it was, I think. Goffin was giving as good as he got in long rallies but bottled some big points and had mishaps at the net - one missed drive volley on BP, one missed smash. 7-5 6-3 would be a more accurate reflection.

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.”

Hmm, a bit early for Dodin to take down Keys. There are rough edges to Oceane's game that she needs to smooth out in the offseason (FH, movement, decision making, focus). I like what I see though. Tall, brunette

Originally Posted by Mike Teevee:
“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.”

Yeah, he now has momentum on clay. It's only in the last couple of years that Andy's realised that RG is a viable proposition - half of it is his own improved consistency and movement on the surface, the other half is Rafa declining. RG was once his fortress.

Also, in my view there is less competition on clay/grass these days, whereas a lot of players can be dangerous on hard.

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“All that effort from Pavs to get back from 1-5 down to then flop in the TB.”

I thought Pavs was mentally in Moscow after losing the first set tbh.

Originally Posted by seansnotmyname@:
“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.”

Makes sense. There may be a withdrawal or two.

Originally Posted by Irishguy123:
“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!”

Well, Halep has her fans. 90% of them are Romanian but...
tartan-belle
15-10-2016
Is Novak having another bad day at the office? C'mon RBA!
Ginger Daddy
15-10-2016
Djokovic losing the first set again...
dduk
15-10-2016
Wozniacki takes the first set 6-3 against Jankovic.
MissAyrshire
15-10-2016
Bautista Agut wins. Looking forward to Andy's match later
computermaster
15-10-2016
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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