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Helen May
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:56 am Post subject: |
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I too wanted Federer to win and was sure that he would in the end but not to be.
The cricket result to me doesn't seem right either maybe they should have played more extra time to get a proper result.
I'm actually glad the tennis is over, it was beginning to get to me!
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becky sharp
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Absolutely overjoyed at the cricket - have still got a smile on my face.
The tennis - fabulous match - and as I didn't have an overwhelming favourite, I was just happy to see tennis win the day. |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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I would love Federer to have won. Those two missed championship points will be hard for him to forget but I expect he will put them out of his mind eventually. |
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Angela W
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 7229 Location: North Yorkshire
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:02 am Post subject: |
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I wanted Federer to win, it was certainly nail biting stuff. Ending the match with a tie break felt as bad to me as a football match finishing with penalties.
Wimbledon was superb this year though. _________________ Pirate Johnnie Walker played my request on 11 April 2009 |
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Fog on the Tyne
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 1096
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Got to echo everyone's feeling re Federer and Djokovic, I really felt that Roger deserved to win.
As for the cricket, call me old fashioned but I remember when if a match was tied then the side who had lost fewest wickets won. Surely cricket is about how many runs are scored and how many wickets are taken, its irrelevant how the runs are scored, if one side scores more in boundaries then surely then they've also played more dot balls which is indicative of good bowling. _________________ The wheel keeps on turning...
This fool made it round. |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Good points, Foggy. I wasn't even aware they'd changed the fewest wickets rule, until Sunday. As for your other one, I hadn't even thought about that. You're dead right. _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:40 am Post subject: |
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The US Open starts today. Our Dan, Cameron, Johanna and Harriet are all in action in their first round matches.
However, the only way to watch it is by joining Amazon Prime which I have just done, though reluctantly. Must remember to cancel when the Open is over. |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Well, Dan and Jo are both through to their 3rd rounds. Today Dan and Cameron have a doubles to play ... and then Dan has to play Roger!
Some of these post-match interviews are a bit bizarre. Yesterday the lovely Stan was asked why he thought he was so popular with the crowd. I mean, really, what is he supposed to say? They do love him, understandably IMO . |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:36 am Post subject: |
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Woo-hoo! Stan has beaten Djokovic, oh well, Djokovic retired with a hurty shoulder but Stan was playing magnificently. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Great!
Was pleased to see that Konta had made it through as well!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Jo Konta plays Elina Svitolina today at about 5pm our time, followed by, so it seems, Stan vs Medvedev then Nadal vs Cilic. Sounds like a good few hours of viewing. Go,go,go Jo, Stan and Marin, good luck to all three.
Oh well, all three lost . Medvedev is a rather charming character. |
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becky sharp
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Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Lovely to hear that Jamie Murray, along with his partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands, has won another US mixed doubles title.
Serena still chasing Margaret Court's record after her defeat in this final. |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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I do love to watch Jamie play. He and Beth are such a good partnership, but then so were he and Martina Hingis.
I watched Serena's first set and then the last few games (with a soak in the bath in between ). It is amazing to think that when Serena won her first title, her opponent wasn't even born .
I will probably watch some of the men's final tonight but although Nadal is a great player, I can't say I am a fan. I hope young Medvedev puts up a good fight. |
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becky sharp
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Bit of a tussle for Nadal before he prevailed. Last I heard, before going to bed, was Nadal was 2 sets to love up. |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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I stayed up until 3am watching the men's final. Wow, what an incredible match! Nadal and Medvedev were inspired and produced some amazing shots, with Nadal taking sets 1 & 2, losing the next two and finally winning in the fifth. He earned two time violations before services and at least twice he held up his hands after Medvedev served because he wasn't ready! The commentators kept saying "We certainly didn't expect this" during sets 3, 4 and 5.
Medvedev certainly had plenty of crowd support (he had mine) with a tremendous reception during the presentation ceremony. I was appalled at the crowd who gave the umpire muted applause and even some boos when he received his match medal. He did a good job and Nadal deserved to be pulled up for time delays as he often pushes it to the limit. |
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Red Baron
Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 120
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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It's a shame it had to be on so late over here. I couldn't stay up - but thought Rafa was going to get it in 3 sets when I went to bed.
Medvedev has been brilliant this year - I was pleased to read the crowd got behind him as he is a great player. A bit bad tempered at times but that's not unusual with tennis players......
It won't be long before he gets his first major - as long as his body holds up, he was fairly well strapped up for most ot the tournament.
I thought Rafa would get it this year, he has been fairly dominant. |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I would love to see Medvedev win a major. He is so slender compared with Nadal but wiry and strong. However the commentators remarked that although he can return power shots, he can't generate his own power to the extent that the beefier players do. |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Andy Murray. What a man. I couldn't be happier for him, if he was my brother. _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thrilled to bits for Andy, much as I love Stan. Wish I could have watched it. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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It's great news for Andy!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Even Stan was pleased for Andy, being the gentleman that he is. Sadly, all we have is the shoirt clip on this BBC page, because as you know, Amazon are increasing their efforts for world domination.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/50117953 _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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The O2 championship started yesterday. Today I watched Medvedev being beaten for the first time by Tsitsipas. I would have preferred a different outcome but the players are in groups so play each other. |
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becky sharp
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Australian Open
After a shaky start Roger is back in the groove. I thought we were in for another match like the other day with Millman,which was a terrific match.
Good to see Jamie Murray is still flying the flag for us - again!
Weather outside is dull and rainy so not much temptation to venture out - just as well really what with cricket,tennis and football to entertain indoors today. |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Yes Becky, a sigh of relief that Roger came through. Tomorrow from 8am our time it will be Nadal vs Kyrgios which could be spectacular. Also, those two have "history" so it depends on whether or not Kyrgios behaves. |
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becky sharp
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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I was pleased to see Nadal come through yesterday's match,Eileen. Kyrgios said "I feel like I've made progress as a human" after his loss. I hope so, for his sake.
I didn't see any of Roger's match but 7 match points saved! - I heard he said after the match that he didn't deserve it - imo,he's wrong. If someone hangs in there and never gives up they do deserve to win. |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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I saw Thiem beating Nadal and I am sorry he couldn't hold out against Djokovic today. Still, his day will come.
Sorry to see Jamie and his partner lose in the Mixed Doubles but they were unseeded and beaten by the fifth seeds. |
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becky sharp
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Yes,shame about Jamie and his partner. So near to another doubles title win.
He is a bit of an unsung hero as far as I'm concerned. |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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Ever heard The Fed sing? Not too bad, either.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3x80AqA3mo _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Oh well, not surprising but Wimbledon has been cancelled for this year. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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It is sad news but as you say not unexpected.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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Red Baron
Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 120
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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I actually managed to get tickets in the ballot this year... I knew it would be cancelled
At least I get the chance to get them again next year. |
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becky sharp
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Good luck with next year,Red. |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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There is a tournament June 23-28 with eight British players in two groups named Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski. I will have to sign up for an Amazon Prime free trial, then cancel at the end like I did for the US Open last year. |
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Helen May
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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for this Eileen, I'll have a look at it too!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:44 am Post subject: |
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I have been watching it this week courtesy temporary membership of Amazon Prime. There have been some good matches and it is great to see Andy playing so well.
Looking forward to the final today between Kyle and Dan, both of whom are playing splendidly.
Well done to Jamie for getting this off the ground - he has worked very hard, by all accounts. |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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I have been enjoying the old Wimbledon finals, especially Evert/Navratilova, both Ivanisevic matches, Becker/Curran, Lendl/Cash and Virginia's triumph. This last weekend I watched both parts of Andy's story and today hadn't planned to watch Evonne/Chris but did and then revelled in the Borg/McEnroe battle. Wow, McEnroe was just great (and well-behaved) but that was Borg's 5th Wimbledon Final success in a row. |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Sir Andy continues to amaze and delight. This comeback from two sets down and 3-1 with a break, must be up there with the best of his magnificent achievements. The man is a multi-millionaire, achieved so much in his sport and doesn't need to put himself through the wringer like this, but the phenomenal inner strength and desire he has - possibly excessive masochism as well - drives him on and gets him over the line yet again. I've never known a sportsman like him. Incredible. Judy Murray said earlier this week, that once she heard him roar, she thought 'here we go!'.
I don't expect him to win, or even go much further in the tournament. As long as his body can stand up to it and he doesn't set himself back in any way, then that is a triumph. What a lionhearted man he is. Scotland the brave indeed. He has it in spades. _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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Red Baron
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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oldraver wrote: | Sir Andy continues to amaze and delight. This comeback from two sets down and 3-1 with a break, must be up there with the best of his magnificent achievements. The man is a multi-millionaire, achieved so much in his sport and doesn't need to put himself through the wringer like this, but the phenomenal inner strength and desire he has - possibly excessive masochism as well - drives him on and gets him over the line yet again. I've never known a sportsman like him. Incredible. Judy Murray said earlier this week, that once she heard him roar, she thought 'here we go!'.
I don't expect him to win, or even go much further in the tournament. As long as his body can stand up to it and he doesn't set himself back in any way, then that is a triumph. What a lionhearted man he is. Scotland the brave indeed. He has it in spades. |
This.
It was an inspiring game. I don't know how he managed it. Saw a clip of him having an icebath and he was saying his toes had blisters under the nails that had needed bursting..... |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:42 am Post subject: |
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I did hear on radio commentary last week, that tennis players had worse feet than anyone. But blisters UNDER the nails...
Nice to see Djokovic out though. Whatever it takes. _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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FleetingEileenM
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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I enjoyed some of the ATP Finals matches last week and was delighted to see Them and Medneved doing so well and putting out Nadal and Djokovic in the semis.
The Australian Open is looking tricky. No one will be allowed into Victoria until 1st Jan and then they will have to self-isolate for 14 days leaving just a few days for practice and acclimatisation before the start. Apparently it could be delayed for a week or two. |
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