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The Tennis Thread (Part 31)
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Lisa.B
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“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.
Jinga
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by smude:
“ Whatever happened to getting a tasteful cup?”

That'll make a nice little focal point in his living room...
Jenny1986
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“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.
CLL Dodge
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by CLL Dodge:
“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.
smude
24-07-2016
Jo Konta has just started.
Naomi is one set all.
We have AnneK commentating. Personal friend to all the players
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
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.
dduk
24-07-2016
Jo keeps her nose in front in the opening set.
owen10
24-07-2016
Gael Monfils wins his first big title

Thats what happens when have a good coaching team
Jenny1986
24-07-2016
Jo's playing really well again today. I hope she can keep it up.
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“Jo's playing really well again today. I hope she can keep it up.”

Just been broken back

eta: breaks Venus again
smude
24-07-2016
Naomi has won her qualifying match in three sets.
Well fought Jo.
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Come on Jo!
dduk
24-07-2016
Jo breaks first in the second set.
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Jo breaks again and leads 4-1.
Aaron_Silver
24-07-2016
Jo's first serve when she gets it in has been phenomenal this tournament
Aaron_Silver
24-07-2016
Keep calm Jo come on!!
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Time to re-establish your break Jo.
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Gahhhh Jo!

Venus is rising.
owen10
24-07-2016
Is Jo allowed to have her coach talking to her on court
Lisa.B
24-07-2016
Oh Jo! This was on a plate!
owen10
24-07-2016
Oh no Jo no
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by owen10:
“Is Jo allowed to have her coach talking to her on court”

Yes....she wouldn't have done so otherwise!
owen10
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“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
tartan-belle
24-07-2016
Originally Posted by owen10:
“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.
EuroFoxi
24-07-2016
Ah, Jo! So close, don't let it slip away.
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