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Old 15-10-2016, 12:12
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Bautista Agut wins. Looking forward to Andy's match later
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:14
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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!
What has Simona actually done this year? Heck even Konta made a slam SF! They should save all these polls until the season has actually finished.

Oh wait, she won Madrid - https://goo.gl/images/uvzi6B
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:28
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What has Simona actually done this year? Heck even Konta made a slam SF! They should save all these polls until the season has actually finished.

Oh wait, she won Madrid - https://goo.gl/images/uvzi6B
And she didn't even win Rome
Madric, Montreal and.. Bucharest. That's it. In reality only Serena and Kerber have any business being in that poll and, like Serena, Kerber gets my vote.

Nice to see Bautista-Agut get the win. I expect Djokovic to come roaring back back next year when he's had a bit of a rest.
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:34
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Keys has withdrawn. She said she'd not been well and sounded really croaky in her post-match interview yesterday.
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:48
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Keys has withdrawn. She said she'd not been well and sounded really croaky in her post-match interview yesterday.
The WTA is like the walking wounded at the mo. This is why I can't get too excited about Singapore, I understand its importance in the season, and I like seeing the top players against each other. But at the same time the matches aren't great. Same with the ATP, the WTF's have been pretty poor for a few years now. Roger's unfortunate withdrawal from the final was the lowest point.

I'll be a bit annoyed if Serena does play and blows them all away having had a break. Although in fairness it was part injury layoff so maybe that's not fair.
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:49
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Woz having a strong finish to the year, will be back up to #17 if the takes the title in Hong Kong. Playing Luxembourg next week and probably Zhuhai to finish the season.. heck she could actually finish close to the top ten again.
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:51
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Has it been raining in Tianjin today? The semis and final are now both tomorrow.

Also, Broady and Watson have started their doubles semi final. Currently 3-0 to the Brits.
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Old 15-10-2016, 12:54
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And she didn't even win Rome
Madric, Montreal and.. Bucharest. That's it. In reality only Serena and Kerber have any business being in that poll and, like Serena, Kerber gets my vote.

Nice to see Bautista-Agut get the win. I expect Djokovic to come roaring back back next year when he's had a bit of a rest.
Yes some injury and perhaps his long sought achievement at the French has just lessened Djokovic colossal dominance and allowed a few cracks to appear. Interesting to see if others can keep chipping away or whether normal service will be resumed.
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Old 15-10-2016, 13:11
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Broady and Watson take the first set 6-2 against Hibino and Naydenova.
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Old 15-10-2016, 13:36
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The WTA is like the walking wounded at the mo. This is why I can't get too excited about Singapore, I understand its importance in the season, and I like seeing the top players against each other. But at the same time the matches aren't great. Same with the ATP, the WTF's have been pretty poor for a few years now. Roger's unfortunate withdrawal from the final was the lowest point.

I'll be a bit annoyed if Serena does play and blows them all away having had a break. Although in fairness it was part injury layoff so maybe that's not fair.
Yeah everyone is usually on fumes by the time the YECs come around. I know I've ranted on about my disdain for them in the past, but last years Singapore wasn't so bad with Aga winning... I'm a hypocrite so sue me.
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Old 15-10-2016, 13:40
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Broady and Watson have won 6-2 6-1.
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Old 15-10-2016, 13:56
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Yeah everyone is usually on fumes by the time the YECs come around. I know I've ranted on about my disdain for them in the past, but last years Singapore wasn't so bad with Aga winning... I'm a hypocrite so sue me.
I don't think that's too hypocritical. That's a meh tournament being slightly less meh. If Rafa won (i'm laughing at the thought) i'd still think the tournament was rubbish from a spectator standpoint. It would just be nice on his CV.

I spoke to Sky today, they offered a good deal for 12 months, about £30 off what i'm currently paying. It would be £66 but BT Sport is an extra £19.99 a month which seems a bit pricey. I'm wondering about skipping BT Sport and looking into a Tennis TV sub instead. I know they don't show slams but does BT Sport show slams? Does anyone know if the 2 are comparable?

The only real drawback is broadband. I currently have 200Mbps fibre, but i'll be dropping to 38Mbps if I change. That's a big difference but I'm not sure how much it will affect me day to day. I use the internet and stream all the time so i'm torn.
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Old 15-10-2016, 14:45
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Cibulkova wins her semi final.
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Old 15-10-2016, 15:22
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I don't think that's too hypocritical. That's a meh tournament being slightly less meh. If Rafa won (i'm laughing at the thought) i'd still think the tournament was rubbish from a spectator standpoint. It would just be nice on his CV.

I spoke to Sky today, they offered a good deal for 12 months, about £30 off what i'm currently paying. It would be £66 but BT Sport is an extra £19.99 a month which seems a bit pricey. I'm wondering about skipping BT Sport and looking into a Tennis TV sub instead. I know they don't show slams but does BT Sport show slams? Does anyone know if the 2 are comparable?

The only real drawback is broadband. I currently have 200Mbps fibre, but i'll be dropping to 38Mbps if I change. That's a big difference but I'm not sure how much it will affect me day to day. I use the internet and stream all the time so i'm torn.
If you just want Sky sports for tennis you really only need a 6 months a year subscription.

They have lots of coverage from early March to mid May - from Dubai to Rome with only Rotterdam in early Feb before then. Then nothing bar Hamburg from mid May to mid August. You then have Canada and Cinncy for two to three weeks but obviously no US coverage now. And then the final run in from China in mid October to the WTF in mid November although they do cover that Asian exhibition event in December sometimes.

So time it right and you will save money.

BT has no slams coverage although that could change post 2017 if they bid for the rights coming up. Eurosport has 3 of the slams now incl full US coverage plus Davis cup plus the UK grass court season and lots of the minor men's and women's events.

Tennis tv is ok but it's pricey per month - they used to have a much cheap app subscription but dropped it. Of course it's tailored for international audiences and they do cover some of the more osbcure tournaments.

And the challenger events are broadcast for free via livestream - a free way to see middle tier men's tennis every week.
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Old 15-10-2016, 15:29
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Andy has won in straight sets. I love him when he is on a mission. If he wins the final the gap will be less than 2,500 points. Still a lot but much less than earlier in the year. He clearly wants no 1.
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:02
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Broady and Watson have won 6-2 6-1.
I'm beginning to feel Heather may become a decent doubles player who only dabbles in singles one day. I just think it suits her mentality more. She could probably make a lot of money and win a few slams.
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:02
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Delpo vs Isner in Stockholm
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:03
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I don't think that's too hypocritical. That's a meh tournament being slightly less meh. If Rafa won (i'm laughing at the thought) i'd still think the tournament was rubbish from a spectator standpoint. It would just be nice on his CV.

I spoke to Sky today, they offered a good deal for 12 months, about £30 off what i'm currently paying. It would be £66 but BT Sport is an extra £19.99 a month which seems a bit pricey. I'm wondering about skipping BT Sport and looking into a Tennis TV sub instead. I know they don't show slams but does BT Sport show slams? Does anyone know if the 2 are comparable?

The only real drawback is broadband. I currently have 200Mbps fibre, but i'll be dropping to 38Mbps if I change. That's a big difference but I'm not sure how much it will affect me day to day. I use the internet and stream all the time so i'm torn.
Lol stranger things have happened this year!

Tennis TV is ditching the WTA as of January and changing all their pricing structure, because the WTA has that new 10yr beIN deal and is going to have their own separate platform.
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:09
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If you just want Sky sports for tennis you really only need a 6 months a year subscription.

They have lots of coverage from early March to mid May - from Dubai to Rome with only Rotterdam in early Feb before then. Then nothing bar Hamburg from mid May to mid August. You then have Canada and Cinncy for two to three weeks but obviously no US coverage now. And then the final run in from China in mid October to the WTF in mid November although they do cover that Asian exhibition event in December sometimes.

So time it right and you will save money.

BT has no slams coverage although that could change post 2017 if they bid for the rights coming up. Eurosport has 3 of the slams now incl full US coverage plus Davis cup plus the UK grass court season and lots of the minor men's and women's events.

Tennis tv is ok but it's pricey per month - they used to have a much cheap app subscription but dropped it. Of course it's tailored for international audiences and they do cover some of the more osbcure tournaments.

And the challenger events are broadcast for free via livestream - a free way to see middle tier men's tennis every week.
Thanks for the info, I'm ok with a full year of Sky Sports and Eurosport because we watch other things and it is included in the £66 per month that they quoted. I just checked Tennis TV's website and a monthly sub is £14.99, so only £5 cheaper than adding BT Sport. Its probably easier to just stick with BT Sport. It will still be cheaper than what I'm paying now and i'll finally get Sky Atlantic. At least that will be the case for 12 months, then I will have to start taking your advice and timing the subscription around the big tournaments.
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:15
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Lol stranger things have happened this year!

Tennis TV is ditching the WTA as of January and changing all their pricing structure, because the WTA has that new 10yr beIN deal and is going to have their own separate platform.
Sorry for the double post, I just saw your reply after I posted.

I don't know how people keep track of all this stuff lol. I need a big chart to keep up. So Tennis TV is def out, I will go with BT Sport for a while and see what happens with the WTA next year. If it's less than 20 quid I will use their new service, because its really the WTA that I want and it's harder to get consistent coverage.
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:35
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Delpo vs Isner in Stockholm
Well at least Delpo a) isn't playing a Swede or b) Isner in front of of his home crowd.
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Old 15-10-2016, 16:46
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What is going on with Novak at the moment?
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Old 15-10-2016, 17:00
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What is going on with Novak at the moment?
Tbh, I'm surprised he's playing. Should just have taken a long break after the US Open. OK, maybe he's worried about losing No. 1 but dropping from 1 to 2 would not be much of a handicap.
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Old 15-10-2016, 17:05
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Spasibo Moscow. JJ v Ostabrat in R1, what a potentially beautiful car crash we have been blessed with.
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Old 15-10-2016, 18:27
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Thanks for those listings MARTYM8, I was going to ask where i could find that info.
We're with Virgin {with SS as an add on} so dont have to give any notice, just need to remember to cancel straight after WTFs! If it saves 3-4 months, its def worth remembering.
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