Kyle Edmund

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42786224) - Australian Open 2018: The making of Kyle Edmund

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42811141)- How much do you know about Kyle Edmund?

[Rosalind]

What an unexpected bonus this has been in Andy's absence. Personally I hope we will have two top players to follow for a while before Andy retires.

Here's to a happy result tomorrow for us all.:GBflag:

[jagmad]

Hi Josephine.

Which did Kyle do? None of the above that I can see.

I didn't say he had I asked you what would be your choice, any choice will do.
Which ever you choose, even one of your own will be fine with me, I won't pass any judgment on you I promise.
(can't vouch for others though) as there are a lot of judgmental people out there.
;)

Personally I wouldn't change my country of residence to avoid paying tax.

That's good for you but it obviously isn't everyone's feelings and thoughts on the matter, maybe just maybe there are two sides to the coin?

If all the individuals and companies which avoid paying tax, actually paid what they owed in GB, we might be able to have a health service where people didn't wait on trolleys for hours, die waiting for ambulances or have operations cancelled.

There's plenty of money to fund the NHS. But the people in charge (that's all of them left and right) choose to spend it else where.
Then blame it on money. Funny that!!
Not going any further with that one as politics is a no no on here.
Quite rightly too imo.

And giving donations to charities out of my imaginary millions would not achieve that.

I agree, as the charity mantra goes, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. We’ve all heard this saying. We’ve also heard, “Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
The better givers/philanthropists do the latter. As sometimes paying ones taxes to the powers that be feels like giving to charity, we give it in good faith, only to find out only a small % gets to where it's needed.
nhs?

Andy manages to pay tax in UK and contribute to and do a lot of work for charities so I really don't think you need to pay 0% tax to be a philanthropist.

I agree but if the nhs could be made better with more investment, why shouldn't the philanthropist feel the same about his endeavors.
After all he's earned it, hasn't he??

I believe that judgement should be reserved until the whole story is known (if ever) which brings us full circle.

Which did Kyle do? None of the above that I can see.
I'll give him time to do good with his money, time and the knowledge he's gonna build up, you never know with the company he's keeping he might just come good.

Oh how I hope so.

Anyway well done so far Kyle keep it up especially the confidence. You deserve it after the drubbing you took on social media.
Remember although they may think they know better no one but you knows what it's like to be you.
As no doubt you will hear the chanting in Spain. "There's only one Kyle Edmund"
:yahoo::bravo::boogie::thumbup::clap::swingin:

[Jane]

All the very best of luck to Kyle :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup::thumbup:

[Reef]

Never mind where Kyle lives, trains, how he (and advisors) handles his finances - let's just focus on his tennis right now, and the fact he plays under a British flag. I've been on Kyle-watch for a long time and it's good to see him emerging on the big stage. Whatever the outcome today, let's appreciate his achievements thus far...

[Jan]

Morning all.
Let's go Kyle!!!
:GBflag::GBflag:

[Rosalind]

I hope that DC final can help him. That experience in that massive crowd playing first. fingers crossed for him. here we go... :grouphug:

[jackie55]

Going out soon, so will have to try and follow on mobile:grrr: Good luck Kyle, you can do it :thumbup:

[themass15]

For those who don't have Eurosport, the match is on Radio 5 Live

[JennieF]

Has anyone found a livestream yet please?

[Stell]

Cilic saves two break points to win the first game.

[Stell]

1 - 1.

I've been given http://live.livewidget.net/streamvideo10/cilci-vs-edmund-rod-laver-arena-live-stream-4573295.html JennieF

[Stell]

2 - 2.

[roytennisfan]

C'mon Kyle dig in

[Stell]

Cilic breaks Kyle's serve.

[Teresa]

Has anyone found a livestream yet please?


You can try my Eurosport Player logon. Not sure how many it will allow. JAN has one. I am watching on a TV. Will pm you.

[JAMES4578]

Kyle started fairly well but now Cilic steps up and breaks for 4-2. Edmund fought back to Deuce but it's 5-2 Marian, come on!

[Stell]

Cilic has something wrong with his right leg, as he keeps flexing it.

[roytennisfan]

Cilic playing well and aggressively, tough for Kyle, not serving as effectively today

[Stell]

Cilic breaks Kyle's serve and wins the first set 6 - 2.

[roytennisfan]

Now kyle has mto

[Bardot]

A long way to go, Cilic will have a dip and Kyle will take advantage.

Kyle having an MTO off court.

[RosieBear]

Eeek, Kyle not playing badly but no cheap points and Cilic so strong, with massive wingspan.

[Bardot]

Speculation it's an abductor muscle problem for Kyle, treatment for which would have required the removal of clothing.

[Stell]

Cilic wins the first game of the second set.

[RosieBear]

Getting past the likes of Cilic is not as easy as Andy makes it look, is it :rolling: C'mon Kyle :cheer:

[Teresa]

Speculation it's an abductor muscle problem for Kyle, treatment for which would have required the removal of clothing.

Reminds me of AM’s rather blunt reply about something very similar at DC.........!!!

[JennieF]

Hold on in there Kyle! Get the measure of Cilic’s game and you’ll sort it! :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Confidence building hold there - well done, Kyle.

[Stell]

Kyle saves a break point to make it 2 - 2.

[Bardot]

"Get the referee" Kyle is fired up.

[RosieBear]

Hawkeye confirms that Kyle's correct in his grievance.

[Jan]

Channel the anger Kyle!

[themass15]

Crowd definitely getting behind Kyle now

[Bardot]

Andy taught Kyle well ;), use the perceived injustice to fire himself up.

[RosieBear]

Fierce hold by Kyle, keep it going, some Andy-style industrial language would be nice :thumbup:

[cazza99]

I thought the grievance was dificult to tell in the replay, but I have noticed when watching tennis sometimes the sound is a fraction behind the picture on TV.

[Bardot]

Lucky Cilic, so often those net cords land out.

[roytennisfan]

Bit of a missed opportunity 4-5, c'mon kyle

[RosieBear]

Arrghhh. Very frustrating. Keep scrapping away Kyle, chances will come...

[roytennisfan]

C'mon Kyle 15-15

[Stell]

5 - 5.

[RosieBear]

Kyle grumbles to crucial hold after complaining about spider-cam, big screen, camera flash. Ta Andy ;)

[roytennisfan]

Well held Kyle

[roytennisfan]

Kyle needs this set must hold and win tiebreak

[JennieF]

Keep believing Kyle! You have as much power, and a serve, to match Cilic’s so keep believing!

[Jane]

tb time :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break for the 2nd set ...
Cilic to serve first:-

*1-0
1-1*
1-2*
*2-2
*3-2
3-3* all square ...

[JennieF]

:facepalm:

[RosieBear]

Unbelievable bad call. Kyle right on that ball. So unlucky.

[Sallydaisy]

Kyle with another serve:
4-3* and Cilic breaks ...
:sad:

*5-3
*6-3 3 set points for Cilic
6-4* hang on in Kyle

7-4* Cilic takes the tie-breaker

[Bardot]

Kyle getting no breaks in every sense of the word.

[JennieF]

:crying:

[RosieBear]

Poor Kyle :sad: hate to say it, but feel that set was crucial for him. Only luck and greater experience making the difference in this match. Both those things will change in the future, even if not today. Keep going, Kyle!

[Teresa]

Sad, but I actually think Kyle must be knackered. He hasn’t gone this far in a slam before. It just sticks in the craw that it’s the odious Cilic that’s beating him.

[Rosalind]

he has already done fantastically. It was an enormous ask. Still possible but ....

[JAMES4578]

Pity for Kyle but did raise his game, unfortunately Cilic just a bit stronger and looks a long way back now.

[Bardot]

Kyle now on limp watch.

[themass15]

Looks like it's not to be for Kyle today

[themass15]

Sad, but I actually think Kyle must be knackered. He hasn’t gone this far in a slam before. It just sticks in the craw that it’s the odious Cilic that’s beating him.

I'm not a fan of Cilic either and have never been since I was at Queens when he beat Tim Henman back in 2007

[JennieF]

Semi-final in a Grand Slam??? This bodes well for Kyle’s future. Who’d have thought he’d go this far? Although he’s down two sets he’s still showing fight and brilliance when he can. Cilic just a bit too strong and more experienced. Great learning curve for our Kyle though and he should be so proud of the huge progress he’s made. The tennis world will be watching this young man!! You’ve done the UK proud young Kyle. Thank you!

[Reef]

I must admit I feared Cilic would be too much for Kyle at this stage - no disgrace. Inevitable that all those long matches would take a toll...

[Bardot]

Good hold and Kyle is certainly not "going away" as Lloydy regularly commented. :rolleyes:

[JAMES4578]

Just a match too far for Kyle and of course it's new territory, however he can live with many of the top players now and there should be far more to come. Whilst may not always find the same level if he applies himself consistency will follow.Whilst not a great fan of Clilc don't hold the view that some do here.

[Stell]

A good match for Kyle and I'm now looking forward to what he can do during the rest of this year. It should be only time before he over takes Andy and becomes the British number one.

[roytennisfan]

Congratulations to Cilic, just too good for a slightly tired Kyle

[Bardot]

Tremendous effort from Kyle. :clap: :clap: Slams are tough.

[RosieBear]

Huge congratulations on a sea change tournament, Kyle :clap::clap::clap: Very exciting to see such dramatic improvement - I've never felt more confident that he's a real contender for slam titles.:thumbup:

Good luck for the final, Marin (you're going to need it :p).

[Jan]

Be very proud, Kyle. What a great tournament.
:GBflag::GBflag:

[Bardot]

Nice guy is Marin Cilic.

[themass15]

Kyle did well but not enough in the tank today. Just hope recovers in time for DC on Friday week.

[JAMES4578]

Couldn't quite produce enough against strong opponent today but still great tournament for Kyle, really came of age! Not so long ago despite the talent didn't really think he would be a slam contender but if he keeps improving could well be in the mix. Credit to Cilic and in form this tournament but still likely to be a challenge for him if it's Fed again.

[patlowe]

My immediate post match thoughts are that the match was a bit 'quiet', there were no great 'fireworks' that you might expect in a semi final. Kyle didn't have that look of invincibility today, but I also felt he wasn't allowed to play his usual game. Or perhaps he was tired? Or slightly injured? I do agree with everyone though that he has done himself and us very proud. There are many many positives to take away from this tournie and I'm sure Kyle will build on that. And well done to Cilic who knew exactly how to play this match. Like his interviews.

[Alis]

Not to be for Kyle today but what a great tournament for him - so many firsts. Well done, Kyle! Let's hope he uses this as a springboard to greater things. Although, of course, I wanted Kyle to win and go on to take the title, there is a bit of me that would have been just a little sad that he had taken it before Andy - given Andy's amazing efforts in Oz. Always a silver lining! ;)

[Josephine]

Well done to Kyle getting to semi. A step to learning how much physical and mental strength needed to win 7 matches at a GS. Cilic played him pretty well tactically and exposed a few weaknesses.

Well done to Cilic but he is there because Andy, Novak, Stan and Rafa are injured and so far no younger player has made a truly substantial breakthrough. Fair enough - he deserves it.

What I saw of the match I found the tennis just rather uninspiring and repetitive. Missing the magic of the very best players. Will never forget Andy's semi-final against Cilic in 2010 and the amazing hit as he rang back to whip the ball past Cilic to break for the first time and the incredible round the net winner near the end of the match (last game?)

[Teresa]

I went out at the end of the 2nd and followed it on live scores. I just think he ran out of steam. Well done to him. I would almost rather he went out to Cilic than Federer.

[Bardot]

Quote from Kyle's press conference.

"To go this deep in a Slam is quite an experience. Yeah, I had something wrong physically, whatever, don't wanna talk about it, it happens. We'll see for Davis Cup "

[Bardot]

A date for the diary. ;)


Oleg S. @AnnaK_4ever
March 5th, 2018:
The day Kyle Edmund becomes NEW British No.1.

Andy Murray has been retaining this position since July 10th, 2006.

[Linda]

What an amazing run Kyle had. I just hope he will be fit for DC!

[themass15]

What an amazing run Kyle had. I just hope he will be fit for DC!

So do we all. From the quote above, who know.

[Jan]

I went out at the end of the 2nd and followed it on live scores. I just think he ran out of steam. Well done to him. I would almost rather he went out to Cilic than Federer.
Agreed.

Radio reported he has a hip problem - must be the latest fashion. Hopefully nowhere near as bad as Andy's.

[Bardot]

Kyle's press conference (https://ausopen.com/articles/interviews/kyle-edmund-25-01-18-interview)



Q. What's your overriding emotion at the moment?
KYLE EDMUND: Well, obviously just disappointed I lost, but yeah, I mean, it's been a really good couple of weeks for me. Just got the experience of going deep in a slam for the first time and all the stuff that comes with it. Playing a couple matches on Rod Laver.

Yeah, obviously disappointed right now, but can be very happy with the way I've gone about things. Played a lot of tough matches. Won some tough matches. Beat good players.

Yeah, this type of tournament just gives you the bug to want more. You know, once you get a taste, it's like, yeah, I want more of this. Definitely go away from the whole week feeling positive.

Q. I know you don't want to use it as an excuse, but was there a bit of an injury issue out there? You had a medical timeout.
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, there's something, but whatever. It's unfortunate it happens. I'm definitely disappointed about it, but yeah, it's one of those things where, you know, I have to look at the whole week. Making semifinals of a Grand Slam is definitely something that I can be very happy with and really take that forward, yeah, just take that forward with me and build from it, for sure. I mean, take belief and confidence from it, basically.

Q. It's early days, I know, but does that injury endanger the Davis Cup at all?
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, well, we'll see, won't we? It's tough to know, really. But obviously want to play. The plan is always to play.

So, yeah, take it day by day and see what happens, basically.

Q. Can you tell us if it's something you brought in with you or something that happened on the court?
KYLE EDMUND: I don't know. It's irrelevant. It's just this tournament I have been really happy with the way I have been playing.

But, yeah, I mean, tennis players are always dealing with stuff. That's just the nature of the sport, any sport, really.

Q. To what extent is the first time that you felt that you belonged with the very, very, very big boys at the very top of tennis?
KYLE EDMUND: Well, of course, like, reaching fourth round of the US Open a few years ago. I beat quality players there, Gasquet and John and stuff. I know I can beat those players. It's just obviously doing it a bit more consistently.

You know, people say the players are good, and their rankings, it's not necessarily -- their level is good and other players can beat them, because their level is good, as well, but what they do so good is they can play like that consistently. That's what the ranking represents is how consistently players are.

So, yeah, that's the goal. I think for me, I know that, so the more consistently you can play at a high level, that's where you're going to get top ranking and results.

I have known I have had a good game. It's just putting it together more often.

Q. Is there anything, looking back at this 11 days, any quirky memories or anything that will stick with you from the whole experience?
KYLE EDMUND: Not quirky but just the whole experience, you know. It's been so good. It's the experience to be here. One of the biggest tournaments of the world, and making a good run and beating top players.

Yeah, I have also played some long matches. You know, there's nothing better than winning best-of-five-set matches in tennis tournaments. You know, best-of-five sets should always stay in the men's game. It's a true test of quality and grit and stuff. You know, it's a battle.

It really always feels better when, you know, you win these matches at the Grand Slams. It's a test of so many things like endurance, mental, physical and stuff.

Yeah, to be able to win five matches like I have done, it's really pleasing.

Q. Fidde told us you're not going to buy a Ferrari with your winnings. Is he right?
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah (smiling), because -- yeah. Because I'm -- yeah, I have a Jaguar deal, so I can't... (Laughter.)

Q. You don't think you'll buy yourself anything?
KYLE EDMUND: It's not like I'm going to go and spend that, but just, you know, you continue doing what you're doing, like invest in your career and stuff. Yeah, yeah. Just sort of whatever you put in the bank and carry on and -- yeah, there's nothing -- I mean, it's obviously a nice chunk of money, but there's nothing I need.

I have stuff in place, so I'm very happy with what I have around me. So just continue to, I guess, invest and all that stuff.

Q. On the match today, how important was that first game?
KYLE EDMUND: I don't know. I mean, yeah, I don't know. The first game is a first game. It's a game that gets you into the match.

I don't really know. I came out feeling good and aggressive and stuff. It was good to just -- it's hard to answer that in hindsight what would have happened. It's difficult.

Q. How difficult was it to deal with Cilic's serve tonight? He seemed to be serving very well.
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, he always serves very well, to be honest. He's got a very good serve, disguised very well. Hits his spots good. Got good power, and he's a tall guy so you expect guys like that to serve well.

Yeah, I mean, Anderson's got a very good serve, and it's not like I haven't played big servers. It's just all about managing and picking moments and reading ball tosses and stuff. It's like a mini battle, the serve and return.

Q. Do you think you were able to match his firepower or were you just a little bit below that tonight?
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, tonight I was below my standard and wish I could have played a lot better, but, yeah, it is what it is basically. There's always, like, things I would like to do better, but it's not always possible every day on the night and stuff.

Yeah, the overriding emotion is just take away all the positives, really. Every tournament there's stuff to work on. If you lose first round or win the tournament, there's always stuff to work on. For me to make my first semifinals is definitely a positive.

Q. Is there anything that surprised you about the whole experience?
KYLE EDMUND: Not really. The most surprising thing is the stuff off the court, like my dad's got three more jobs than I knew he had, like reading, and, like, my first hobby was swimming and, like, my first love was swimming, which I never knew. (Laughter.)

Yeah, there's lots of stuff like that which I was surprised about. I don't know.

Q. So you have been reading stuff?
KYLE EDMUND: No, my dad told me. He said I had three more jobs I didn't know I had.

But anyway, I mean, obviously from this it's maybe just more sort of attention in that way that I guess comes with doing well and people get, you know, excited in supporting you. That's been really pleasing for me to see that, but I have not been surprised at the way I have played, because I always believe in the way I played, but it's just obviously really pleasing that I have been able to produce at a big tournament.

Q. Have you enjoyed the attention?
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, it comes with it. I mean, of course I slightly feel people overreact and stuff. You know, like, was it King Edmund VI, like, I mean -- yeah, it is what it is basically. The attention comes with, yeah, the territory of doing well. That's what happens.

If you embrace it, I think you cope with it better. So, yeah, I mean, it's important to realize that I probably don't get as much now as a lot of other people will get, so you have to realize there's always someone else dealing with a lot more. And, you know, the top guys like Roger and that, they have been doing it their whole life. They crack on and embrace it. It's good to learn from them.

Q. Did you have a particular goal when you started the year? I was wondering if you've already surpassed it with what you have done here.
KYLE EDMUND: The goal was definitely the O2 last year, and the year before that finish similar ranking, last year a couple spots lower. I got on naturally, and the ranking system is to go up. I didn't want a third year of being around that same ranking.

You know, I know my ability was better, but you have to -- there's no point just saying you can be better. That was a goal. Of course doing well in the bigger events, and like I'll probably -- you know, I've said it a few times. I wanted to win a lot more closer matches.

Start of the year has been really good for that, so, you know, a lot of learning I have taken away and confidence from that. So definitely in the short term and stuff that we have talked about is improving, but right now tennis is so -- it doesn't stop. Players get hungry from losing. Next week is another tournament and the week after that. It's important to keep the ball rolling, you know. Cliché.

Q. It's unusual to see you so animated when you had that dispute with the chair and the referee. From your point of view, what was going on there?
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, I mean, I wouldn't say I was animated. I was just making my point clear. I don't know if you ever saw the match I played Dimitrov in Washington. It was a similar situation.

Yeah, I mean, it's one point. It doesn't decide the match. Obviously just I didn't agree with what the decision was, and, yeah, the decision or what the explanation he gave me, but the nature is he's the umpire. It's his decision. I have to deal with that and, yeah, move on. I have said my say. Made my point, and that was it.

Q. A lot of good players have come through Beverly Hills and California. What is Beverley like in Yorkshire and what's it like playing tennis there?
KYLE EDMUND: It's not Beverly Hills. What is Beverley like, did you say?

Q. Yes.
KYLE EDMUND: It's a small town. It's quite a big town, actually, in East Riding, Yorkshire. Yeah, I have obviously grown up there. I went to school outside Beverley for a number of years. Then I went to Beverley Grammar School. I know the area very well. I have lots of friends from there. I always like going home and seeing family there. That's where I grew up.

Yeah, it's nice and peaceful, very green compared to the city in London. And, yeah, it's always good going there because you have lots of support there and people. It's your home grounds of people. Always interested when you're doing well and stuff.

Q. What are you looking most forward to doing when you get home?
KYLE EDMUND: Yeah, obviously quite a quick turnaround with -- takes a day to get home and it takes however long just to get your bearings through the travel and the jet lag. So, yeah, I mean, I go back to London and see where I'm at with my body.

Obviously it's a different surface, so you have to start training on the clay. And then, yeah, obviously Monday you're going to be out in Spain training, getting used to the conditions and all that.

What's tomorrow? Friday. Get back Saturday. Yeah, obviously all very quick. It's a good problem to have, because I have done well here.

Q. What would you put your chances at of playing the Davis Cup?
KYLE EDMUND: I'll do everything I can to play, because I want to play. I want to be there with the team.

But yeah, there is no point going on court if I'm not ready, because you hinder the team, as well. You basically give up a rubber if you're not ready. I don't know percentage-wise what the chances are, but if I'm not ready, I'll say, because you want to give the opportunity to other players that are there to play. But if I'm ready to play, I'll play. I'll do what I can to.

[Reef]

Well said, Kyle Edmund... (Kedders from now on)...

[Linda]

Very good interview. He sounds very level headed. And he seems to be saying that he lives in London . . .

[Stell]

I listened to radio five live, last night. They talked about Kyle and his future. An interview with Pat Cash was played, at the beginning, and he thought Kyle would finish in the top ten this year. Then, John Lloyd and Andrew Castle got interviewed and they both believed the same. They thought Kyle will have a good run at the French Open and will quickly get over his hip problem. Later, it was Mike Dickson (of the Daily Mail), Russell Fuller and Mark Woodforde giving their opinions of Kyle. They believed he would finish in the top twenty, this year. Russell Fuller believed Kyle might struggle on the grass, again, but believed he might have another good run at the US Open. Though they all named Kyle as part of the 'next generaion', once Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray retire, they believed Kyle is much better than the 'next generation'. They looked forward to the next ten years and hoped that Kyle would have made Grand Slam finals and won some of them.

[RosieBear]

Very good interview. He sounds very level headed. And he seems to be saying that he lives in London . . .

Yes, he does Linda. He lives in London - he bought a flat there using the £250k that he won in that expo against Andy at the Albert Hall. He is resident of Bahamas as well.

[Reef]

I heard/read somewhere that Kyle took two promising juniors to his training camp in the off-season - so he's already giving back, which is good to hear.

[Josephine]

Well I was glad to hear Edmund say he already has everything he needs so that is good for him. ;)

And the tax rule applies to all foreign players e.g Nadal, Federer etc or non-resident players e.g Edmund ,who are required to pay tax to UK on prize money earned here and 'on promotional, endorsement and sponsorship activities carried out as part of the sporting performance which may not normally be considered to derive from a UK source. Athletes can be subject to UK tax on a proportion of their general endorsement and sponsorship income as well as their prize winnings.'

[Rosalind]

I heard/read somewhere that Kyle took two promising juniors to his training camp in the off-season - so he's already giving back, which is good to hear.
Yes I heard this too. I think, but am not sure, that It was Andrew Castle being interviewed on the BBC by Sue on the hour programme they have on Thursday's episode

[jagmad]

With yeah being a positive word the amount of them in there has got to be a good thing in a way.

Yeah?
;)

[roytennisfan]

Kyle will replace Andy as GB #1 on March 5th when Andy drops 500 points for his Dubai win in 2017. It is possible Kyle could take it before, but he would need some big points at his 2 tournaments before then. Obviously an ATP500 win in Rio would do it or a combination of outstanding results in BA and Rio. Kyle is likely to be seeded 6/7 in these tournaments, both of which are outdoor clay.

[Sallydaisy]

Weird, I saw 2 tweets from Kyle on Twitter but now they've disappeared.
I think I've copied them OK. It's a nice thing he's doing.
Maybe the photos of the children had to be removed/edited so I've left them out.




Kyle Edmund‏Verified account @kyle8edmund (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund) 3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund/status/961676830976696322)
So honoured to be made an ambassador for the @GreatOrmondSt (https://twitter.com/GreatOrmondSt) Charity. Had the privilege of visiting the hospital and ward yesterday- amazingly brave kids with such strong parents being cared for and looked after by an equally amazing team of doctor’s, surgeons and nurses.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DViP-QHXUAAcu37.jpg

Kyle Edmund‏Verified account @kyle8edmund (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund) 3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund/status/961676857987956736)
Thanks to Emily and Pete for allowing me to be part of this inspiring story and allowing me to help in any way I can the @littlejimmyfund which raises money for the GOSH Charity. Truly humbled by this visit and thanks to all for making this possible. http://www.littlejimmybrighterfuturefund.com (https://t.co/i1PpZFQxIY)

[jagmad]

:whistle:

[Sallydaisy]

Kyle is playing next week in Buenos Aires (Argentina Open).
Hope he'll be OK. He's seeded to meet up with some of the Spanish Davis Cup team!
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/buenos-aires/506/draws

[1] Thiem - bye
Zeballos - Q
Kicker(WC) - Pella
Monteiro (SE) - [8] Verdasco

[4] Fognini - bye
Q - L.Mayer
Lajovic - Q
Monfils - [7] Cuevas

[5] Schwartzman - [PR] Haider Maurer
Q - Cachin (WC)
Vesely - Bedene
[3] Ramos - bye

[6] Edmund - [SE] Carballes
Delbonis - F. Mayer
Berlocq - GarcÃ*a López
[2] Carreño Busta-bye

WC - wild card, PR - protected ranking after injury absence,
SE - special exempt - explanation below


Each entry list has a certain number of Special Exempt spots, usually no more than two, saved for an eligible player. If those spots are not used up by the time the qualifying draw is to be made, the SE spots are cleared and given to the next two players on the main entry list (i.e. NOT qualifiers).

The list of players eligible for an SE spot each week is very small. For the ATP tournaments, it's any player who wins on Friday that would have had to play qualies on Saturday for the next tournament because of his ranking.

For Challenger tournaments, they only do it regionally, so if you are playing a tournament in the US (for example) and can't sign in for qualies for the next tournament, you automatically get a spot in the main draw.

Example. Let's say Mike McClune was playing last week in the Tulsa Challenger and he won his match on Friday night so he had to play the semis on Sunday. His current ranking was not good enough to get him into the Waco Challenger, so he was expecting to go there and sign in for qualies but now he can't because he has a match to play on Saturday. He would be given the Special Exempt spot in the main draw for the Waco Challenger. I hope that makes sense.

There are specific rules that determine SE spots, you can find those in the ATP Rulebook. http://www.atptennis.com/en/aboutatp/organization.asp click on the Rulebook link near the top of the page, it's a large PDF file and will take a minute to load fully.

[patlowe]

Carballes Baena, Kyle's first round opponent in BA is playing, and up a break in the 3rd set, right now in Quito!

[Sallydaisy]

Carballes Baena, Kyle's first round opponent in BA is playing, and up a break in the 3rd set, right now in Quito!
That is why he has a Special Exempt into Buenos Aires. His ranking isn't high enough for Direct Acceptance so he should have been playing in Qualifying today. But players are NOT allowed to play 2 tournaments in the same week SO the SE is granted because by making the Semi's in Quito he has just cause for not being present in BA for Qualies.

[Sallydaisy]

Carballes won his match so he's into his first ever ATP Final tomorrow.
That might good or bad for Kyle in their R1 match in BA next week .....
:shrug:

[cazza99]

Carballes won his match so he's into his first ever ATP Final tomorrow.
That might good or bad for Kyle in their R1 match in BA next week .....
:shrug:

When players get into their first final they often play badly the next tournament. Mind you, you never know I guess he could be on a roll.

[sir coolerking]

Carballes won the Final in 3 sets. So he's clearly in form, but he's also played a lot of tennis.

[themass15]

Kyle has withdrawn from Buenos Aires citing illness.

[anor]

Kyle has withdrawn from Rio next week, again citing illness.:sad:

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully Kyle recovers soon!

[scrapaddict]

Trying to find whnere I can see Kyle's future fixtures - can anyone help please?

[WimbledonWestie]

I expect Indian wells then Miami.

[Nessie]

I thought he was meant to be playing in Acapulco but he isn’t in the draw. I hope he isn’t still ill.

[Sallydaisy]

I thought he was meant to be playing in Acapulco but he isn’t in the draw. I hope he isn’t still ill.
From twitter

Mike Dickson‏Verified account @Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) Feb 17 (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/964816671260241920)
I'm told that Kyle Edmund's 2nd withdrawal in 2 weeks (Rio) is down to an unexpectedly stubbor bout of sore throat/flu. Will regroup and be back for Indian Wells/Miami.

[greatunclebulgaria]

a sad/happy day, really don't know how to feel

Kyle British no: 1 (in live rankings)

[JimmyG]

You have until next Monday to decide, Andy is still British number 1 till then

[HoopGirl]

a sad/happy day, really don't know how to feel

Kyle British no: 1 (in live rankings)

Glad for Kyle but overwhelmingly feel sad about Andy.
Can't wait for him to come back on the tennis circuit.

[hfwardhouse]

Andy's still higher than Kyle in the rankings this week ...!

[Reef]

I do hope Kyle hasn't contracted glandular fever, as so many other tennis players before him...his symptoms sound suspicious :sad:. Hopefully he will have had blood tests etc.

[Sallydaisy]

From Steven @GBtennis on Twitter:-

Congrats to @kyle8edmund (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund) on a new ATP singles career high of 24,
taking over as GB no. 1 from @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray), who has spent an amazing
608 consecutive weeks (619 total, almost 12 years) there since 2006!

Well done Kyle for reaching #24!
:yahoo:

I hope he can keep the momentum going this year and make it into the top 20 at least!
:GBflag:

However ... I have a feeling Mr Murray might deal with the situation on his return to the Tour.
:shades:

[cazza99]

I do hope Kyle hasn't contracted glandular fever, as so many other tennis players before him...his symptoms sound suspicious :sad:. Hopefully he will have had blood tests etc.

The Ozzy flu that has been going round this year has been affecting many people for several weeks afterwards.

[jeannie13]

For me Andy will always be British No 1 & will remain there till he retires.:thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Congratulations Kyle, enjoy your moment! :bravo::clap: Not the way he would have wanted to get the GB no 1 but still a big milestone in his career. You keep that spot nice and warm for Andy - he's a comin for ya.

[lynne]

Congratulations Kyle, I am so pleased that you acknowledged Andy's rightful place as Number 1, Enjoy the moment!!:thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Congratulations Kyle, I am so pleased that you acknowledged Andy's rightful place as Number 1, Enjoy the moment!!:thumbup:

Definitely! Here are Kyle's gracious words: "As proud as I am, I would have been much happier had Andy stayed healthy and occupied his place at the very top where he belongs."

Very lucky to have such nice young fellas to follow :thumbup:

[lovetennis]

Well done to Kyle. He has done so well in the early part of the year, which at least means getting to no.1 is partly down to his success and not just an accident of Andy being out of action for so long. He has handled it very nicely too.

[karanga]

Congratulations to Kyle!!!

[Stell]

Congratulations to Kyle. It's going to feel very strange him being our number one and not Andy.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle, seeded #21 will play his first match as GB#1 against the winner of Istomin and Gojowczyk in r2 at Indian Wells

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully Kyle has a reasonable run, though realise he may not be at his best following the illness.

[karanga]

Best of luck to Kyle. :yahoo: :yahoo:

[jagmad]

Best of luck to Kyle. :yahoo: :yahoo:

+1 sorry 2
Hope the practice with RF went well.

[exislander]

Kyle playing doubles on court now!

[exislander]

Kyle's match with Dudi Sela is first on Stadium 4 at 6pm tonight.

[Jane]

Kyle on court now - Sky Sports Arena - all the best of luck to him :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[themass15]

Watching scores only

[scrapaddict]

Can't get it on my usual Live score - anyone have a free webiste please??

[exislander]

it should be on bet365

[Alis]

Try Livescorehunter.

[Jane]

Ouch - Sela gets the first set

[roytennisfan]

Poor end to set Kyle losing 5 of last 6 games 3-1 to 4-6, needs to improve quickly or he's a gonner

[roytennisfan]

Early break for Kyle in set2

[roytennisfan]

Awful game, raining forehand errors, all 4 this game, Sela didn't need to do much, really frustrating to watch, playing more like #200 than 20

[Jan]

Come on Kyle!!

[roytennisfan]

4-5 another game like his last service one and it could be all over

[roytennisfan]

Kyle just a shadow of Australia, time out has really hit him.not sure he has fully recovered, time to rest and recover now hopefully before Miami

[Teresa]

This is a bit dire. What’s wrong? Losing in straight sets to somebody 80 places below him.

[Jane]

:crying::crying:

[Teresa]

Nothing much seems to change. There is a tournament, and the only Brit left in it bears the name Murray. It makes you aware that unless the younger players step up, we are going to enter a true tennis wasteland, when the Murray’s finally hang up their raquets.

[RosieBear]

Along with the ranking, Kyle's also safeguarding Andy's loathing of IW. Don't blame either of them. Always been a weird tournament, always will be. Onwards and Upwards Kyle.

[Hawkeye]

The pressure of being the British number 1 weighs heavy...

[JAMES4578]

Certainly disappointing but Kyle not looking totally fit and thought would be a challenge after the time out. No need to be too pessimistic though Edmund at this point likely to have some mixed results. of course some time since Andy done well here.

[patlowe]

Certainly disappointing but Kyle not looking totally fit and thought would be a challenge after the time out. No need to be too pessimistic though Edmund at this point likely to have some mixed results. of course some time since Andy done well here.

Totally agree with you there James.

[Alis]

Oh dear!

[Reef]

I do hope Kyle is okay health wise... Such a shame he contracted the illness so soon after DC and the AO injury - he was on such a good run...

[greatunclebulgaria]

he looked a step slow and quite lackluster, I think he is not fully recovered from the illness yet, lets not all write him off just yet

[cazza99]

Mark Petchy though Kyle was not 100% and possibly had an injury.

[karanga]

Thought Kyle was struggling and maybe he is not yet fully recovered from the hip injury that kept him out of the DC tie. It was his first competitive match since his good run in the AO.

Hope he's OK and we will see him playing his great tennis soon.

[Caro]

Nothing much seems to change. There is a tournament, and the only Brit left in it bears the name Murray. It makes you aware that unless the younger players step up, we are going to enter a true tennis wasteland, when the Murray’s finally hang up their raquets.

That's a bit harsh! Is getting to the AO semi final not "stepping up"? GB has not seen the like of Andy Murray in any of our lifetimes and unlikely to do so again so to expect that is a bit unrealistic IMO. Kyle's ranking is hardly a wasteland! And Cam is knocking on the door of the top 100 as well.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle is playing this evening with Zimonjic against Isner and Young

[Jane]

Kyle plays Tiafoe at around 5.00pm (UK) today. All the best of luck, Kyle:thumbup::thumbup:

[Hawkeye]

First set to Tiafoe on the tie-break.

[JAMES4578]

Kyle loses first set to Tiafoe unfortunately , wild error at 5-4 down in breaker- come on!

[roytennisfan]

Hoping Kyle can pick it up, he had such a poor record last season against home nationalities in Tournaments without DC support, really needs a comeback win here

[Jane]

Second set to Kyle ....... 6 - 4 :phew: :cheer:

[roytennisfan]

Yes now make sure you win the decider Kyle, massive set coming next

[JAMES4578]

Kyle's been doing well in 3rd too, now trying to serve it out at 5-4!

[Jane]

5 - 5 :sofa:

[harriet]

kyle just failed to serve it out, at 5-4 in the third set, so now tiafoe is serving at 5-5. tiafoe won first set 7-6(4), kyle won second 6-4, and kyle now serving at 5-6, best he can hope for is a tb7

[JAMES4578]

Kyle had Tiafoe at 15-40 but the American holds for 6-5, come on Kyle!

[Jane]

tb time :sofa:

[harriet]

whew! 6-6, tb7

[Alis]

0-5 Oh Kyle!!!!

[Jane]

:crying::crying::crying:

but what a match

[Hawkeye]

Kyle Kyled it as only Kyle can.

[harriet]

kyle 0-1
0-2 mb down
0-3, 2 mbs down
0-4
0-5 tiafoe held both his serves
1-5
1-6 third mb down
2-6
3-6 2mbs retrieved
4-6
5-6 tiafoe's third chance to win
5-7 kyle loses, desperately disappointing after he failed to serve it out at 5-4

[JAMES4578]

Spirited fightback in breaker after poor start however just too big a deficit for Kyle, Tiafoe hits ace to take it 7-5 in TB. Pity for Kyle and whilst tight match certainly had chance to take it so disappointing!

[patlowe]

Oh Kyle. :facepalm: Whilst Tiafoe was never going to be easy, Kyle did have his chances. He had numerous break points which he just couldn't convert. But serving for the first set, and then going on to lose the TB and the set, and repeating same in the third, ouch! Kyle did show some composure and played some good stuff, but not always on the big points. Credit to Tiafoe, some very good defensive play. I do like watching him too, so Frances, make the most of it and do well!

[themass15]

Disappointing by Kyle, he should have nailed that match

[roytennisfan]

I get so frustrated with Kyle sometimes, hopefully he can pick himself up and get a few wins at his next event which appears to be Marrakech the week before Monte Carlo where he could well be seeded #2or3, although with 2 early exits he could seek a wc at an earlier event to get more matches in

[roytennisfan]

Oh Kyle. :facepalm: Whilst Tiafoe was never going to be easy, Kyle did have his chances. He had numerous break points which he just couldn't convert. But serving for the first set, and then going on to lose the TB and the set, and repeating same in the third, ouch! Kyle did show some composure and played some good stuff, but not always on the big points. Credit to Tiafoe, some very good defensive play. I do like watching him too, so Frances, make the most of it and do well!

Another loss in a winnable match to a lower ranked home player, hoped he would cut those out after Melbourne but ...

[Linda]

Well, that was disappointing. Kyle obviously cares nothing for my bubble gap.

[Teresa]

I really like Kyle, but he just lacks the extra bit needed. He is 23 and hasn’t yet reached an ATP final. Surely he has got to make his mark soon?

[clancy]

Staying with my cousin in the States 4 yrs ago Tiafoe was being hailed as the next best thing; taken a while but he's coming good now. Sorry for Kyle but well done Francis.

[roytennisfan]

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Kyle Edmund becoming the latest player to stream his matches live via his official Facebook page (with sponsors BA). Will happen at next week's ATP Marrakech tournament.

[patlowe]

Kyle vs Vesely is 4th match on centre tomorrow in Marrakech. It's an 11am start, so I would expect Kyle to be playing between 4 and 5pm approx tomorrow afternoon.

[roytennisfan]

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Kyle Edmund becoming the latest player to stream his matches live via his official Facebook page (with sponsors BA). Will happen at next week's ATP Marrakech tournament.

Just doing the toss on facebook now

https://www.facebook.com/kyleedmundtennis/videos/2104660149816535/

[Jan]

Kyle wins 5-0 ret.
I had just worked out how to watch it and it was over!

[JerryD]

Well it’s all over at 5-0 first set and a retirement from vesely

[themass15]

Kyle won 5-0 after Vesely retired

[harriet]

well that didn't last long! kyle wins 5-0, Jiri Vesely retired

[roytennisfan]

Well Kyle is seeded 2, let's hope it's the start of a good run, could be Seppi next, never an easy one to beat

[JAMES4578]

Perhaps can't read too much into and all not well with Veseley,Kyle advances though and hopefully has good run here!

[roytennisfan]

Kyle will face Albot who beat Seppi who was not the only DC player suffering in Marrakech, Kohli lost to #600+ after his epic DC battle with Daveed

[themass15]

Some unusual things happening in Marrakech, ARV already a break down

[sir coolerking]

No seeds left in the top half - just a smattering of qualifiers, wildcards and protected ranks.

[anor]

Hopefully, Kyle can take advantage? :cauldron:

[Jan]

Kyle beat Albot 6-2 6-4 :clap::clap:

[RosieBear]

Well done Kyle. Such a shame he lost momentum after his training camp efforts and run in Oz. Hope he does well here.

[scrapaddict]

So helpful to be able to follow his matches on his FB page

[JAMES4578]

Glad it was comfortable, well done Kyle!

[roytennisfan]

Jaziri beat Mischa(8) so plays Kyle(2) in the QF and means only other seed is Gasquet who faces Simon with the winners meeting in the SF

[Pam]

Well done Kyle :GBflag:

Keep going for it!

[roytennisfan]

Jaguar not renewing the contracts of 1,000 staff, guessing Kyle will be ok with his

[roytennisfan]

Kyle was rained off today, drawn against Dolgopolov in Monaco, tricky one but saw Dan beat him at Wimbledon

[themass15]

Where did you see the draw? I haven't been able to find it.

[Sallydaisy]

Stuart Fraser‏Verified account @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 22m22 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/984839870957998080)




Play in Marrakech cancelled for the day due to rain, so Kyle Edmund will now play his 1/4 final tomorrow at 11am.
In the meantime, Edmund has been drawn to play Alexandr Dolgopolov in the first round in Monte Carlo.


Per Stu Fraser

[themass15]

Must be still raining in Marrakech; no matches yet on court.

[Pam]

Must be still raining in Marrakech; no matches yet on court.

Start time now changed to 11.30 on the ATP site.

[Jan]

I think Kyle's match is the first one scheduled - at 11.30
edit - snap!

[Pam]

All the other matches have started. Kyle not on LS yet

[patlowe]

Live pictures from CC in Marrakech show the court being swept and some officials milling around. The sun is out but very few spectators in the stands. Think match should be starting soon.

[Pam]

Where are you watching it?

[greatunclebulgaria]

it's live on Kyle's facebook page

[patlowe]

I'm watching on Tennis TV.

[patlowe]

Warming up now.

[roytennisfan]

Oh dear 3 loose forehands cmon Kyle

[roytennisfan]

Holds saves bp

[Pam]

Thank you I'm watching it now.:thumbup:

[Pam]

Kyle breaks! :clap: 4-2 1st set

[Jan]

Set! 6-2 :clap:

[Jan]

6-2 6-1 :GBflag:
Well done Kyle!
SF later.

[Pam]

Kyle wins 6-2 6-1

Well done Kyle! Onwards and upwards :clap:

[roytennisfan]

Good win in the end taking 10 of final 11 games, semi later today

[patlowe]

No challenge from Jaziri! Easy win for Kyle. He also got a lesson in Arabic during his interview! Kyle will be back later this afternoon for his SF.

[Jane]

Good result for Kyle - well done :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[roytennisfan]

Kyle on again at 3 against Gasquet, who was on court more than an hour longer than Kyle in beating Simon. A win for Kyle would take him to the final and a NCH #23, winning the final would take Kyle into the top twenty

[JAMES4578]

Glad to hear it was an easy win, all the best against Gasquet!

[roytennisfan]

Put back to 5pm

[Jane]

Good luck, Kyle :thumbup::thumbup:

[greatunclebulgaria]

About to start on Kyle's Facebook page

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Kyle

[roytennisfan]

Kyle had a chance there bp 2nd serve

[roytennisfan]

Breaks 2-0 needed 3rd bp

[roytennisfan]

Poor service game 2-1 wild shot on bp

[Stell]

Kyle breaks Gasquet's serve.

[Stell]

Kyle wins the first set 6 - 3.

[Jane]

First set to Kyle 6 - 3:cheer::cheer:

[Genbrit]

I can't get this on Kyles fb page :( BUT found it on TV :)

[roytennisfan]

3-2 Kyle breaks

[roytennisfan]

Oh Kyle poor shot

[roytennisfan]

Poor serving as well 3-3

[Jan]

Fabulous Murray-esque recovery from the lob!!

[JerryD]

He still has this though :)

[JerryD]

Fabulous break up again!!

[JerryD]

Solid start come on Kyle

[JerryD]

2 more points

[JerryD]

Wooo hoo gsm Kyle

[Jan]

Brilliant!!
6-3 6-4
:GBflag:

[JerryD]

He is right to be happy with the way he played today. Two matches two wins and a place in the final! Huge congrats

[Jane]

Well done Kyle - 6-3, 6-4 and into the final :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[roytennisfan]

Good win Kyle, Gasquet was suffering a bit after playing earlier

[lovetennis]

Well done Kyle :swingin::swingin: Looks very at home on the clay so here's hoping for a strong clay court season from him.

[roytennisfan]

it's mid April and those 2 wins take Kyle up to #7 above Sascha in the ATP Race
World Tour Finals Qualification Cut 6725
1 Roger Federer 36.6 SUI1 3110 - - - - - -
2 Juan MartÃ*n del Potro 29.5 ARG1 2120 - - - - - -
3 Marin Čilić 29.5 CRO1 1480 - +10 Monte Carlo R32 -
4 Hyeon Chung 21.9 KOR1 1280 - - - - - -
5 John Isner 32.9 USA1 1085 +1 +45 - Lost in Houston QF - -
6 Kevin Anderson 31.9 RSA1 1070 -1 - - - - -
7 Kyle Edmund 23.2 GBR1 945 +4 +160 Marrakech F -
8 Alexander Zverev 20.9 GER1 935 -1 +10

[JAMES4578]

Certainly good win for Kyle and stepping up, well done!

[Alis]

Great stuff!:dance::dance::dance:

[roytennisfan]

Kyle with face Pablo Andjular who whilst way down the rankings, has just won his 9th consecutive match on clay over the last two weeks (he won a challenger last week), he has won 3 ATP titles on clay and this is his third final at Marrakech, he won his previous two.... but they were some years ago

[anor]

Good luck, Kyle. Fingers crossed for your first ATP title.