Tennis

[ACT Crusader]

@majorrage said in Tennis:

Absolute fair play to her and respect on an awesome career. I guess her ultimate goal was to win the Aussie open and once she'd done that her drive dropped off. The commitment it takes to be at the top of a sport like Tennis is no small thing, so if the heart isn't 100% there, then why continue.

All the best to her.

The individual sports like tennis and golf where there is worldwide profile and coverage, plus high stakes prize money - the psychological and mental aspect would be so much greater in my view than a team sports.

Yes there is almost unbelievable pressure and expectation on certain individuals in team sports - but I reckon it’s a whole different level for these sports.

Congrats to Barty on a great career. I personally don’t think she will be back.

[chimoaus]

What are people's thoughts on the Russian/Belarus players being banned from competing in Wimbledon?

[antipodean]

@chimoaus virtue signalling

[dogmeat]

I think the ITF had it right. Ban nationally representative teams but don't prevent individuals from earning at their chosen occupation.

[Kid Chocolate]

@chimoaus said in Tennis:

What are people's thoughts on the Russian/Belarus players being banned from competing in Wimbledon?

“It is a significant rebuke of the sport’s oldest Grand Slam tournament and, in a technical sense, renders the event an exhibition without any ranking points at stake.”

https://sports.yahoo.com/wimbledon-stripped-ranking-points-atp-181156354.html

Good. Proper decision.

[sparky]

Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tennis/where-cameron-norrie-from-wimbledon-24400018

[canefan]

@sparky said in Tennis:

Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tennis/where-cameron-norrie-from-wimbledon-24400018

Norrie was a young pro flying the Kiwi flag and asked NZT for some funding to help him. In their wisdom they said no. And that's how we let a guy who would have been the highest ranked NZ tennis player maybe since Anthony Wilding (?) slip through our fingers

[MiketheSnow]

@sparky said in Tennis:

Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tennis/where-cameron-norrie-from-wimbledon-24400018

Welsh

He came out of Wales

[Chris B.]

@canefan Cam could be a Jaapie, an Englishman or a Yank.

He supports the ABs. That tells us what we need to know!

Go Rafa! Kick that Aussie's arse!

[canefan]

It's a hard road finding the perfect woman

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/us-open-tennis-2022-beer-chugging-female-fans-takes-internet-by-storm-024703248.html

[nostrildamus]

@MiketheSnow said in Tennis:

@sparky said in Tennis:

Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tennis/where-cameron-norrie-from-wimbledon-24400018

Welsh

He came out of Whales

that sounds painful and dangerous.

Edit and from what I read he was born in South Africa and his father was born in Glasgow (outer Wales?) and both parents still live in NZ (great taste).

https://www.nationalworld.com/sport/tennis/where-is-cameron-norrie-from-wimbledon-tennis-stars-world-ranking-girlfriend-and-net-worth-3757839

[Nevorian]

@canefan said in Tennis:

It's a hard road finding the perfect woman

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/us-open-tennis-2022-beer-chugging-female-fans-takes-internet-by-storm-024703248.html

Obviously not at a Kyrgios match, she would have been ejected

[ACT Crusader]

Federer just announced his retirement

[Victor Meldrew]

@ACT-Crusader said in Tennis:

Federer just announced his retirement

Great bloke on the court, just as great off the court. Never anything but classy - the Ritchie McCaw of Tennis

[canefan]

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/roger-federer-retirement-letter-2022

Probably should have his own thread. Such a beautiful player to watch in his prime, and part of the most dominant triumvirate the sport has ever seen

[sparky]

@ACT-Crusader said in Tennis:

Federer just announced his retirement

Best player of all-time at his prime. Feel fortunate to have been able to follow his whole career. Great bloke and a wonderful ambassador for his sport too.

[booboo]

Strayan Open time.

Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?

[canefan]

@booboo said in Tennis:

Strayan Open time.

Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?

@booboo said in Tennis:

Strayan Open time.

Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?

Where have you been? Berretini is #13 in the world and is a GS finalist IIRC. Having said that, Murray is a nightmare draw for a seeded player. Far better than his ranking

[booboo]

@canefan said in Tennis:

Where have you been?

Not watching tennis obviously.

[Bovidae]

Gauff-Raducanu was a good match to watch. They should have a good rivalry in the coming years.