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Old 24-07-2016, 19:23
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Thanks, I guess that makes sense. Is it also kind of a cop out by the IOC? They have made a point of upholding the ban, but someone else can make the decision to let them compete anyway.
Given how little time they've had, I think it's the best compromise. The IOC doesn't want the political backlash and going back to the dark days of boycotts. Any Russian that's served a ban will not be allowed to compete - so that's the likes of swimmer Efidopa out. The ones that do compete will have to comply with further in and out of competition testing.
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Old 24-07-2016, 19:37
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Whatever happened to getting a tasteful cup?
That'll make a nice little focal point in his living room...
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Old 24-07-2016, 20:39
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Given how little time they've had, I think it's the best compromise. The IOC doesn't want the political backlash and going back to the dark days of boycotts. Any Russian that's served a ban will not be allowed to compete - so that's the likes of swimmer Efidopa out. The ones that do compete will have to comply with further in and out of competition testing.
Yes that's a good point, they are reacting to relatively recent revelations. I wish they could clamp down harder, but then that's opening a can of worms, because there is doping everywhere, we just know more about Russia at the moment.
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Old 24-07-2016, 20:58
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Back at ITF level in Lexington, Kentucky:

Laura Robson, top-seeded in qualifying, has won her first round match 6-3 6-2 against unranked Alexandra Facey. Would have been a disaster to have lost this one.

Freya Christie, Katy Dunne, and Emily Webley-Smith are in action later. Harriet Dart has lost.
Christie, Dunne & Webley-Smith all won their matches.

Naomi Broady on court now in Montreal qualifying.
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:15
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Jo Konta has just started.
Naomi is one set all.
We have AnneK commentating. Personal friend to all the players
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:22
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La Monf to serve it out to take the Citi Title

Eta - he does! Go Gael! He isn't quite a showboaty as he used to be and he has a coach.
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:27
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Jo keeps her nose in front in the opening set.
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:30
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Gael Monfils wins his first big title

Thats what happens when have a good coaching team
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:43
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Jo's playing really well again today. I hope she can keep it up.
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:50
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Jo's playing really well again today. I hope she can keep it up.
Just been broken back

eta: breaks Venus again
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:55
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Naomi has won her qualifying match in three sets.
Well fought Jo.
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Old 24-07-2016, 22:57
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Come on Jo!
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:05
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Jo breaks first in the second set.
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:12
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Jo breaks again and leads 4-1.
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:15
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Jo's first serve when she gets it in has been phenomenal this tournament
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:20
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Keep calm Jo come on!!
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:21
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Time to re-establish your break Jo.
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:26
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Gahhhh Jo!

Venus is rising.
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:30
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Is Jo allowed to have her coach talking to her on court
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:32
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Oh Jo! This was on a plate!
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:33
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Oh no Jo no
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:33
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Is Jo allowed to have her coach talking to her on court
Yes....she wouldn't have done so otherwise!
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:36
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Yes....she wouldn't have done so otherwise!
I thought it was against the rules, for you to have your coach giving you advice during a match
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:37
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I thought it was against the rules, for you to have your coach giving you advice during a match
WTA rules are that they can have coaches on the court but not in grand slams.
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Old 24-07-2016, 23:40
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Ah, Jo! So close, don't let it slip away.
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