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The Tennis Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Markybhoy, May 16, 2014.

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  1. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Just finished watching the Federer one there, good stuff. Didn't realise the 'big 4' were that close, proper best mates mega supportive of each other. Love that.
     
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    Did Murray withdraw due to injury?.
    Guy just needs to retire and let his body survive.
     
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  5. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    From singles aye, doubles naw.

    He has earned the right to choose to leave on his own terms, that much is certain.
     
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    Camera zooming in there to Alcaraz’s team putting powder into his water bottle. Would have been funny to see the hysteria in here had that been Djokovic.
     
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    Fair play to Jacob Fearnley there. Pushed Djokovic big time. Could see Djokovic just wasn’t comfy, and although he can’t be feeling 100% so soon after surgery, I think it was more down to his opponent how uncomfortable he was.
     
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    Fearnley was technically were good. Needs more depth on the forehand and work on is movement, but he played well today. Could’ve taken it to a 5th set.
     
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    With the exception of Djokovic and Murray, who have been friends since their teen years, I think that’s much more of an end of career thing. It was suspected that Federer and Djokovic strongly disliked each other a few years ago. But I suppose when the rivalry on court is that intense it’s difficult to be best buds off it.
     
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    Aye I was very surprised at how it came across. Obviously they'll all have massive respect for each other professionally but it was way more than that. Fair * to them.
     
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    Although ultimately it’s a competitive sport, the fact it’s both non-contact and (let’s be honest) middle/upper class, you’re very rarely going to see genuine hatred at any level.
     
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    Emotional scenes watching Andy tonight. One of my heroes.
     
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    Same here:50:
     
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    Like Djokovic yesterday, Alcaraz looking a bit frustrated, but I think it’s down to the opponent, same as it was with Novak. Still fancy Alcaraz to get it done here though, even if Tiafoe does take this 3rd set.
     
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    Alcaraz under major pressure here
     
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    Massive hold for Alcaraz from 0-30 down
     
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    I think Djokovic has already won his last slam.

    Can only realistically see Sinner or Zverev stopping Alcaraz in this tournament.

    Good start for Raducanu here.
     
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    I’d be inclined to agree about Djokovic. I definitely don’t see him winning Wimbledon. After he fully recovers, who knows, he might manage another, but he is definitely against the clock now.
     
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    Djokovic could very well win this Slam, PED’s are a leveller.
     
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    For me Sinner or Alcaraz for the title in that order.

    And Gauff to take the Women’s title.
     
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