The Tennis Thread.

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Yeah that was, him coming out for Scottish Independence the day or or before the referendum was not.

The joke was made way before the whole Scottish independence vote in an interview post match with Henman I think 2006? who was winding him up about an England match and who he would support. After that it stuck on him with those who had a gripe with him. Some peeps just didn’t get the context and his sense of humour.

 

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The joke was made way before the whole Scottish independence vote in an interview post match with Henman I think 2006? who was winding him up about an England match and who he would support. After that it stuck on him with those who had a gripe with him. Some peeps just didn't get the context and his sense of humour.

Yeah I never held a grudge for it, clearly a joke and knew the context.

 

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The BBC had a documentary on Murray a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I think while 2012 was heartbreaking at Wimbledon it was the driver for his career success.
As was said already when you factor in he was competing against some of the best to ever play the game he fared out pretty well to be fair.

 

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Jack Draper into the semis of the USO. Looks like Murray’s heir has arrived. Although I don’t expect him to beat Sinner, all the pressure is on the world number 1.

 

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Jack Draper into the semis of the USO. Looks like Murray's heir has arrived. Although I don't expect him to beat Sinner, all the pressure is on the world number 1.

US Open 2024: Jack Draper sick on court in semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner in New York

Britain's Jack Draper vomits on court during a dramatic US Open semi-final defeat by world number one Jannik Sinner.

www.bbc.co.uk

Sadly lost as predicted. And sick on court x 3. Semis a whole different level mentally and physically. Still, great experience and bodes well for the future.

 

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Europe v World nicely poised at 4-4.

 

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8-4 to world going into the final day. Zverev really letting the side down. What was Borg thinking picking him v Fritz who has beaten him at Wimbledon and USO.

Final day 3 points for the win all the way to a finish of 13 points. World wins and it levels the series at 3-3.

 

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Carlitos delivered winning 8 points of Europe’s
13 after Zverev redeemed himself v Tiafoe.

It’s taken a while for this Laver cup to get going but loving the competition and shortened matches.

Next year San Francisco and new captains.

 

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Rafael Nadal announces retirement at end of 2024 season | ATP Tour | Tennis

Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. The 38-year-old will compete in his final professional event at the Davis Cup Finals, to be held in Malaga from 19-24 November.

www.atptour.com

 

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Australian Open 2025: Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at tournament

Andy Murray will coach his long-time former rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2025.

www.bbc.co.uk

This will be interesting.

 

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Sinner accepts 3 month ban.

Jannik Sinner: Italian banned for three months for doping

World number one Jannik Sinner accepts to a three-month ban from tennis after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drugs test last year.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Which Tyler]

Should have been the automatic 2(?) years.
I'd always thought doping bans were a matter of application, not negotiation.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Not missing a grand slam, no fine, no titles stripped.

Tennis is going to get dirty if it not already is.

 

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Should have been the automatic 2(?) years.
I'd always thought doping bans were a matter of application, not negotiation.

Likely thought he was gonna lose if it went to CAS and a longer ban. It’s a strict liability one but the amount involved was negligible and wasn’t performance enhancing. It was that because he’s a top player they treated him differently from if he was one ranked outside the top 50 was why WADA were willing to take it so far.

Swiatek is another very lucky one.

 

[Which Tyler]

Emma Raducanu’s stalking incident gives results a different complexion

British No 2’s recent losses seemed to reflect coaching uncertainty but impact of her stalkers sheds new light on difficulties she faces

www.theguardian.com

 

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Indian Wells 2025 results: Jack Draper stuns Carlos Alcaraz after VAR-style drama

Britain's Jack Draper is helped by a controversial video call in his favour to earn a coming-of-age win over four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz.

www.bbc.co.uk

Well done Jack.

 

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And wins his first Masters 1000.

 

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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership after six months following Djokovic’s poor run of results this season

www.theguardian.com

That didn’t last long.

 

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Alcaraz back in another RG final. Shame Musetti had to retire as it was a cracking semi up to the 3rd set when he got a thigh injury. Still, he was lucky to be in the semi as he probably should have been DQ for kicking a ball at a lineswoman in the QF v Tiafoe.

Sinner v Djokovic up next. Hoping it goes 5 sets and Jannick comes through that. But would never discount Novak.

 

[Which Tyler]

Sinner v Djokovic up next.

Hmmm, feels like the sporting equivalent of Musk v Trump