RIO OLYMPICS - Men's singles - main tennis thread

[ljs]

How come J ?

[pabbers]

Believe it is on Red Button 6 but not sure if you need an extra package to receive this. Just had half price offer to get me back to Sky so I will be taking that up if it isn't!
I Googled red button Olympics and there are multiple channels depending on HD or SD and Sky or free view. I printed the Sky info off. The channels are there but weren't all yet active as of yesterday. I'm away for the weekend but from recollection the red button HD channels on Sky are 472 - 479. But just go online to see what's what.

[cazza99]

There is a brilliant 72 page Olympic guide in the Radio Times. Well laid out timetable for every day and showing the red button and on-line times.

[pabbers]

There is a brilliant 72 page Olympic guide in the Radio Times. Well laid out timetable for every day and showing the red button and on-line times.
It IS limited in info.......no specific channel numbers for the red button and of course no match times yet but it IS an excellent starting point.

[cazza99]

I am wondering if there will be more BBC red button channels on Sky and Freesat rather than Freeview as there were at the last Olympics.

[Rosalind]

just saw Andys 1st match is not Sat but Sun , yayyyyy for me !!!!!

Is there much buzz about the Olympics in the UK guys ? or do most not pay much attention ?

there's buzz. At least in my house there's buzz and I'm sure it will only pick up once it's started. On News all the time too - and we need nice news ! :OGwave:

[RosieBear]

there's buzz. At least in my house there's buzz and I'm sure it will only pick up once it's started. On News all the time too - and we need nice news ! :OGwave:

Ditto this, completely agree - buzz here too - the worst of humanity has dominated the news of late, time for the best human qualities to take centre stage. Bring on the games! :OGwave:

[JAMES4578]

May not be quite as much interest in comparison to London 2012 and the doping issues may be offputting to some, however think many are still excited for the Rio Olympics.

[Rosalind]

... but maybe because of London last time around we are more interested than usual in overseas Olympics.

by the way, on another subject : I sense our competitive Andy is not wanting to be outdone by Chris Hoy and Steve Redgrave and their one-handed flag holding! He'll be giving it a real go even though, as he says, they were "stronger". :GBflag:

and how excited am I? : :yahoo:

[roytennisfan]

I am very excited about it, I really wanted to go and see Andy and Mo defend their titles. Got excited when I read airfares have halved and hotels are at bargain prices in a newspaper article and scanned all the eu ticket sales websites but couldn't find many tickets for tennis, though Mo was still available for his finals. I would still be tempted going if I had someone to go with!

[JAMES4578]

... but maybe because of London last time around we are more interested than usual in overseas Olympics.

by the way, on another subject : I sense our competitive Andy is not wanting to be outdone by Chris Hoy and Steve Redgrave and their one-handed flag holding! He'll be giving it a real go even though, as he says, they were "stronger". :GBflag:

and how excited am I? : :yahoo:

Fair point, though personally I've always been interested in the Olympics and whilst not mad about everything keen on quite a few events.

[Rosalind]

I am very excited about it, I really wanted to go and see Andy and Mo defend their titles. Got excited when I read airfares have halved and hotels are at bargain prices in a newspaper article and scanned all the eu ticket sales websites but couldn't find many tickets for tennis, though Mo was still available for his finals. I would still be tempted going if I had someone to go with!

I wouldn't miss it just because there was no-one to go with. You will meet pals out there. It would be splendid. I think you meet more travelling alone and I have many tennis friends having met them at tournaments. The Olympics are unique too - I end up watching and cheering everything: shooting, dressage, sailing... you name it! :olympics:

[KnightOwl]

I'm really looking forward to it, although because of the time difference from the UK I imagine it'll be tricky to see much. James is right, though, the doping scandal stuff is tainting it a bit for me - however I think once it all starts, that will drop out of people's minds, and we'll just be thinking about the sport.

Never going to top 2012 form a UK perspective though :big grin:

[patlowe]

Believe it is on Red Button 6 but not sure if you need an extra package to receive this. Just had half price offer to get me back to Sky so I will be taking that up if it isn't!
All red buttons are available on freeview...you will need to retune though.

[Bardot]

Andy & Serena pin-trading, it's what the Olympics is all about. :thumbup:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpGBwFiXgAAQz5j.jpg

[patlowe]

Go for it Roy!! Too good a chance to miss if you are in a position to be able to do it.

[WimbledonWestie]

Love the Olympics, always have. Nothing for me will top our home London games, I was there for the weekend that had supersaturday, had a day in the Olympic park on the third with tickets for swimming that evening, (after watching Kath grainier win gold in a pub with some Aussies)we spent supersaturday on basically an Olympic pub crawl touring the city and heading for pubs when there was an event we wanted to see. The atmosphere during the time we won those three athletics golds was unbelievable. On the Sunday we went to see the marathon then watched Andy win gold in a pub before we flew home. It was one of the most memorable weekends of my life, the buzz in the city was amazing.
So glad I still have some school hols left to watch the games, I love how yo get so hooked that if there's a chance of a GB medal you find yourself yelling at the to over obscure sports like under water basket weaving lol. Seriously, there's so much doom and gloom on the news it would be lovely to celebrate three weeks of sport. Despite all the hoopla, doping, sponsorship etc, the basic Olympic desire for each athlete is still there- to do their very best,. I think that overall the Olympics still has the capacity to unite and inspire. Here's hoping we have a great games.

[Stell]

I would love to have gone to Rio, roytennisfan, but I can't afford it along with the DC ties and next year's World Athletics championships and the Anniversary Games.

I went by myself to Wimbledon, four years ago, to watch the semi finals and Andy win the gold medal. I also went to Hyde Park to watch Mo win the 5,000m. It was an amazing experience and met some nice and friendly people there.

[patlowe]

Love the red shoes!

[Malarkey99]

So what time do we think Andy's doing his one armed flag waving & leading out team GB this eve? 1.30am? Later? Can I keep my eyelids open that long through the terribly tedious procession of other countries (sorry rest of the world)? Should I start on the coffee and Diet Coke now?

[Bardot]

Andy inspiring on and off court.


Team GB ‏@TeamGB
Curtain will soon raise on #Rio2016, but not before the wise words of @andy_murray. Time for the #OpeningCeremony
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpH13OnWAAEpdaa.jpg

[lovetennis]

So what time do we think Andy's doing his one armed flag waving & leading out team GB this eve? 1.30am? Later? Can I keep my eyelids open that long through the terribly tedious procession of other countries (sorry rest of the world)? Should I start on the coffee and Diet Coke now?

It's all being repeated in the morning, I may watch that if my eyes start to droop. Come on GB :olympics:

[Bardot]

Support staff tuck their shirts in. ;)

Dom ‏@dominglot
Can't wait to be in @Olympics opening ceremony in a few hours with these guys. @TeamGB check it out!!!!!! ����
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpH2bLiWAAAna-C.jpg

[RoastLamb]

LOVE the Olympics. Gives me a chance to watch sports I don't usually - diving, synch. swimming, badminton, volleyball, track and field. Looking forward to women's soccer in particular coz Canada has a strong team. Tennis is my priority tho'. Can't wait!!! And I love watching the opening and closing ceremonies. I heard this one cost a tenth of the London one.

[Caro]

I love the Olympics, always have, just the chance to watch all the sports you never normally see as others have said. I only went to the tennis in 2012, really wish I could have gone to the Olympic park but getting tickets was virtually impossible. 2012 was a bad year for us so just watching on TV was a tonic. Cant wait even though I likely won't get to watch as much as I want to live.

[LC the fan]

The opening ceremony and entertainment will take best part of 2 hours so reckon Andy won't be leading GB out until after 2, probably later.

Must say I was pretty fed up with Clare Balding on BBC tonight, went through all the medal hopefuls without a mention of Andy

[Bardot]

Not having heard what Andy said to his fellow GB team members and based purely on the photographs, the Daily Mail have written a typically tacky article with the heading:


Put some welly into it, Andy! A sombre looking Murray is spotted rallying Team GB troops with a 'motivational speech' ahead of Rio Olympics opening ceremony. The Scot tried to rouse the British athletes as they prepare for Rio 2016.

[Rosalind]

Not having heard what Andy said to his fellow GB team members and based purely on the photographs, the Daily Mail have written a typically tacky article with the heading:

aren't they gross. has the daily fail ever inspired anyone to ever do anything other than hate and bicker. Andy is loved and respected by his fellow athletes who no doubt loved to meet and listen to him.

[Helen40]

How come Nole isn't playing today. I thought it was top half today, bottom half tomorrow?

[roytennisfan]

The opening ceremony and entertainment will take best part of 2 hours so reckon Andy won't be leading GB out until after 2, probably later.

Must say I was pretty fed up with Clare Balding on BBC tonight, went through all the medal hopefuls without a mention of Andy

Don't know if it is just me, but I can't stand Clare Balding even before the opening ceremony, my god we have to put up with her another 2 weeks

[roytennisfan]

How come Nole isn't playing today. I thought it was top half today, bottom half tomorrow?

I was wondering that, think I quickly counted about 18 of the 32 first round Men's scheduled today but no Nole

[exislander]

Nole down to play doubles today - last on court 1

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday day 1 - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule

[Bardot]

Andy was a beast with the flag and had all angles covered, one-handed on both left and right and two hands for a vigorous wave. I wonder if we might have seen more of him if there had been more Brits marching. It was all very quick as the next team was already in the stadium. Apparently only 77 were there which is only about a quarter of how many were marching in the Spanish, German, French and Italian teams all who have a similar sized contingent as GB. There's footage of the GB team watching the opening ceremony from their holding camp in Belo Horizonte and I bet most would have preferred to be in Rio.

Contrast this image of Andy from the opening ceremony in 2008 with how he looked last night.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpIpuOpXYAAyKZJ.jpg

[cazza99]

Found some live scores for the tennis - http://www.scoreboard.com/uk/tennis/

Also bet365 have tennis livescores too. Not seen any on the Olympic or BBC or ATP sites yet.

[JAMES4578]

There are live scores on the Olympic site but you have to click on the matches individually https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results

[lovetennis]

watching Kei's match. The space on the court is massive, makes Court Philippe Chatrier at RG look small. Court looks to be playing pretty fast. Finding the shiny net distracting -it looks like one of those cheapy badminton nets you bought from Woolies years ago:lol:

[roytennisfan]

There are live scores on the Olympic site but you have to click on the matches individually https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results

Yes that's annoying not all visible on same page
Berankis about to be double bagled by Millman 0-6 0-5

[exislander]

http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/ try this for info and live scores.

[Bardot]

Easy for Nishikori over Ramos-Vinolas 6-2 6-4 who was the highest ranked non-seeded player. What did Berankis get up to at last nights opening ceremony to be double-bagelled by John Millman?

[exislander]

Kyle wins 1st set 6-4.

[karrig]

This is good for live scores http://rio.tennis-live-scores.com/

[JAMES4578]

Kyle set and break up now at 2-1, keep it going!

[roytennisfan]

Kyle will face Taro Daniel next who pulled off a shock to ko Jack Sock 6-4 6-4

[cazza99]

Well done Kyle :clap:

I am using this for live scores as can see lots of matches on the screen and it shows who is serving. http://www.scoreboard.com/uk/tennis/

[roytennisfan]

Almost a massive shock Tsonga 4-6 4-5 Jaziri serving for match, cmon Jo break now!

[roytennisfan]

And he does! Jo breaks back 5-5

[RosieBear]

Allez JOOOOOO! C'mon! :cheer:

[themass15]

Jo!

[roytennisfan]

Almost a massive shock Tsonga 4-6 4-5 Jaziri serving for match, cmon Jo break now!

Well Jo recovered so happy for him but sad for his opponent

[themass15]

Well done Jo!

[JerryD]

Well played too both Jo (who I love) and Edmund :)

[themass15]

Andy 3rd on main court tomorrow for singles and 5th on Court 1 for Dubs

[roytennisfan]

Andy's potential second round opponents are on now, Monaco won first set comfortably 6-2 and leads 3-1 in the second
Monaco won 6-2 6-2

[supergran]

What time does the tennis start each day?

[WimbledonWestie]

I think it's about 3 pm our time. Not 100% fsure as I was out this afternoon.

[traveller7]

Hope they actually show it on tv tomorrow

[LC the fan]

I've hardly heard tennis mentioned so far but spouse its early days yet

[themass15]

Not sure if Andy's match will be shown live. I have looked at all the channels and, unless they show it on BBC1 or BBC4, tennis shown as not starting on BBC TV until 8.15 p.m.

[pabbers]

Not sure if Andy's match will be shown live. I have looked at all the channels and, unless they show it on BBC1 or BBC4, tennis shown as not starting on BBC TV until 8.15 p.m.
Won't it be on one of the red button channels?

[angiebabez]

Won't it be on one of the red button channels?

Yep. I pressed my red button yest and it took me to a type of homepage where i could choose from centre crt, crt 1 or crt 3 for hev

[cazza99]

Acording to the Radio Times, tennis is covered on the internet from 2.45 pm. On the red button it is covered from 8.20 pm.

They are also covering tennis intermittently on BBC4 from 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm and 11.30 pm - mixed with other sports.

I would guess that they can always change the schedule when there is British interest.

[Pam]

I've just looked through ALL the Olympic channels on Freeview and Sky and there is NO coverage of the tennis this afternoon. That is SO poor. I really hope that they intend to show Andy's match later.!

[roytennisfan]

Go @dreddytennis live on centre court now

[roytennisfan]

I've just looked through ALL the Olympic channels on Freeview and Sky and there is NO coverage of the tennis this afternoon. That is SO poor. I really hope that they intend to show Andy's match later.!

I'm watching from bbc web site, centre and court1 available now

[roytennisfan]

Seems very empty but still very vocal for Bellucci

[Helen40]

I've just looked through ALL the Olympic channels on Freeview and Sky and there is NO coverage of the tennis this afternoon. That is SO poor. I really hope that they intend to show Andy's match later.!
They are covering tennis on the RB this evening, so I presume that that's when Andy's playing. I must admit the R1 match I want to see is Nole vs Delpo.

[cazza99]

Andy is due to play before the RB is scheduled to show tennis, but they may show on BBC4, or they may change their schedule. The red button scheduling was made well before the oops come out for the tennis!!!

[RoastLamb]

Well Vashy didn't last long at the hands of Monfils. :sad: I do love Monfils tho'. When we saw him play at Rogers Cup it was on the smaller court so we were courtside and he said thank you to the ball kids EVERY single time. Love him!

[JerryD]

On the web! Bad time for my laptop to be broken :( bit small on the iPad

[JerryD]

I suspect bbc 4 for Murray

[exislander]

I watch online when possible - BBC1 or 4 often jump sports too often as they try to cater for all sports fans - not just tennis.

[roytennisfan]

Andy could be on earlier if Dreddy wins the second set, especially with Serena on next as well

[JerryD]

Yeah I am trying to watch online but my laptop is broken so it's between a tiny phone and an overheating laptop. lol. Though I guess I could always watch it buffer on the PC in the study

[roytennisfan]

But Dreddy has just been broken, looking like at three setter

[Bardot]

Play on courts 3-9 cancelled for the day due to the wind.

[Bardot]

The official statement is that courts 3-9 have been suspended indefinitely and that courts 1&2 will be reassessed but there will be no play until 4.30pm UK at the earliest.

Poor Dreddy, that fall looks nasty.

[Pam]

Brown retires Poor guy! Serena up next.

[roytennisfan]

Dreddy retires to massive cheers 6-4 4-5

[Bardot]

Heartbreaking for Dreddy who was having such fun interacting with crowd. Bellucci got away with one there.

[Linda]

What a pity :sad:

And the delay on the other courts means (if they get to playing at all) that now Rafa's match will probably clash with Andy's :sad:

[roytennisfan]

Started on the outside courts

[roytennisfan]

Currently playing on 6 courts, ladies on centre, 4 mens and a Ladies doubles

[roytennisfan]

Now ladies on court1, Rafa will probably clash with Andy

[lovetennis]

Just got home so catching up, can't see any tennis on any of the BBC channels. Is anything on the BBC webpages?

[roytennisfan]

I have centre on the bbc web, now 4 ladies, 4 mens, 1 ladies doubles, 9 up and running

[lovetennis]

Thanks Roy, got Serena on now

[angiebabez]

Dreddy retires to massive cheers 6-4 4-5

So sad for him he was in tears. That crowd are disgusting

[exislander]

I thought the crowd were being sympathetic and appreciative as well as being glad Bellucci got through?

[roytennisfan]

Rafa getting delayed by a Kerber wobble in second set 3-5 hope it goes to 3, i want to watch Rafa

[roytennisfan]

Kerber won 7-5 rafa on same as Andy

[themass15]

Come on Andy we would like to see a bit of Rafa too!

[RoastLamb]

Am watching BOTH on my computer. CBC online is streaming both courts - phew!!!

[roytennisfan]

Delbonis serving 1-0 live on net

[roytennisfan]

Am watching BOTH on my computer. CBC online is streaming both courts - phew!!!

Andy on tv, Rafa on laptop

[roytennisfan]

So sad for him he was in tears. That crowd are disgusting

I agree very partisan, cheered when they announced retirement

[roytennisfan]

Rafa won long service game saving bp 1-1 Delbonis who will be playing in Glasgow, on PC Andy on big tv

[roytennisfan]

Breaktime!!! Andy breaks then Rafa finally breaks on about 4th bp

[roytennisfan]

Breaktime!!! Andy breaks then Rafa finally breaks on about 4th bp 2-1

[roytennisfan]

Good win for Ferrer 6-2 6-1 Istomin

[roytennisfan]

Rafa broken, but then breaks again 3-2 in the battle of the lefties

[roytennisfan]

Rafa consolidates then breaks for a third time 5-2

[cazza99]

oop for today - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule

[roytennisfan]

Rafa 6-2 live on bbc web

[jeannie13]

Can't find rafa's match

[jackie55]

Rafa 6-2 live on bbc web

Hi Roy, do you have a link

[cazza99]

To watch the tennis live click on tennis on the BBC schedule - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/rio-2016/schedule

[jeannie13]

How do you get onto the bbc website?

[jackie55]

Rafa on TV, sky 472

[JerryD]

Good win for Ferrer 6-2 6-1 Istomin

I was concerned for him, he's not had the best run of form but I'm hoping for a good run here

[roytennisfan]

Rafa almost there 6-2 5-1

[JerryD]

So sad for him he was in tears. That crowd are disgusting
It doesn't surprise me that the crowd were happy though it is sad. I'd sooner see a completed match even if my guy then lost.

[roytennisfan]

Rafa really showing form now!

[JerryD]

Super win from Raffa. He looked better than I could have hoped for :) hopefully this will build his confidence :)

[JerryD]

Great performance from Raffa. Seemed to get better as he went along. I forgot how much I missed seeing him play. Hopefully he's in for a great end to the season

[Linda]

Delightful. Not his best tennis but he will improve round by round. The crowd obviously enjoyed it.

[JAMES4578]

How do you get onto the bbc website?

Live video here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live-guide

[roytennisfan]

After the wind delays today, they said on the rowing that the forecast was even worse for the next two-three days, hope they are wrong otherwise it will play havoc with tennis

[JAMES4578]

Wasn't watching Rafa but a easy win by the look of it,thought Delbonis would've at least offered more resistance-even if Nadal was playing well.

[Pam]

I wanted to watch the Del Porto match anyone know where they are showing it?

[roytennisfan]

I wanted to watch the Del Porto match anyone know where they are showing it?

Very late, ladies singles on at 22.45 then Nole v Del Po

[TizMurray]

Very late, ladies singles on at 22.45 then Nole v Del Po

I'm going to stay up for that one. I like Del Potro so want to see how he's progressing since Wimbledon. Plus a chance to assess Djokovic. Was really disappointed that Dustin Brown had to retire. Agree that the crowd was disgraceful too. Otherwise a good day so far with both Andy and Rafa winning.

[JerryD]

Hoping the. Djoko Delpo match is on a red button Channel then I can record it in case I fall asleep lol

[TizMurray]

Hoping the. Djoko Delpo match is on a red button Channel then I can record it in case I fall asleep lol

I'm watching on line. That is my general preference anyway [though sometimes when it buffers or my computer plays up, I run into the sitting room and watch on TV if available]. However, my TV stopped working two or three weeks ago so I have no choice at the moment. Anyway, the point is, I've discovered that with the Olympics, a lot of stuff you can watch on line [even if they didn't show it on TV] the next day.

[JerryD]

I never have much luck watching things the next day as I always without wanting to end up hearing the score. If I recorded it it was to watch first thing before I leave the house. Which isn't enough time for my unreliable laptop to run all its updates before deciding to work for a bit before overheating

[cazza99]

Sky channel 477 will be covering tennis tonight according to the schedule. Not sure which matches. 472 also currently covering tennis (Jo Konta) - might not continue later on though.

[JerryD]

Thanks cazza99

[cazza99]

Tennis channels for Monday are 475 afternoon round 2.45 pm and 476 later on in evening around 10.45 pm

The on-line sky guide gives the details.

[RosieBear]

Commie saying Delpo will be popular with crowd tonight due to his "South American Connections" :facepalm: Doubt there's a more bitter rivalry in sport than Argentina and Brazil.

[JerryD]

Djoko Delpo on bbc 4 and red button 477

[JerryD]

Crowd seemed way more behind djoko when they were introduced. Overwhelmingly so

[JAMES4578]

Delpo takes first from Djokovic 7-4 in breaker,wonder how Nole will respond!

[Alis]

Watching the Djoko/Delpo match now. Djoko serving to stay in the match - c'mon Delpo!

[jackie55]

Blast !!!! Come on Delpo

Boris looking nervous

[Alis]

That was close but Djokovic survives.

[clancy]

Sorry, rooting for Nole.

[Jennan]

Gutsy save from Djoko. Come on Juan

[Alis]

Safe hold here Delpo.

[Jennan]

Tie break

[Alis]

Much easier hold from Djoko sets up another tie break.

[traveller7]

Delpo looking a lot fresher than Nole

[Alis]

First blood to Delpo 2-0.

[jagmad]

Blast !!!! Come on Delpo

Boris looking nervous

He looks just as nervous as when I played him at poker and raised his bluff all in on the river.
Then he folded. Looks like it's a repeat. 3-0 in the TB
:laugh::dance::dance::laugh:

[Alis]

............. and another one 3-0 Delpo.

[Bardot]

Andy should console himself after his doubles loss with the fact he didn't get Delpo in the first round of the singles. A brutal draw for Djokovic.

[murrayfan89]

Sensational stuff from Del Potro :)

[Jennan]

4 nil

[Alis]

5-0 Delpo. I almost feel sorry for Djoko.

[Jennan]

Me too. - almost

[jagmad]

5-0 Delpo. I almost feel sorry for Djoko.

You could always give him a hug. LOL

[Alis]

5 match points.

[Alis]

You could always give him a hug. LOL

I wouldn't go that far!

[JAMES4578]

incredible as Delpo moves to 6-1,haven't seen much of it but looks like Juan really was in the zone!

[Alis]

Djoko gets one of them back.

[jagmad]

Omg

[Bardot]

Another match decided by a net cord. Classy from Djokovic at the net.

[Jennan]

Great tennis from Delpo. Unlucky net cord from Djoko

[jackie55]

Wow! Well done Delpo:thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Poor Novak, I don't take any pleasure in his sadness at all, but he has broken many hearts himself, so well done Delpo, great to see him back fit and healthy and getting a very special win!

[JAMES4578]

Big upset as Djokovic goes out to Del Potro, though had potential to be tricky.

[Alis]

Delpo's back and Djokovic is out. Djoko gracious in defeat as ever. That's the first seeds out in the Mens Singles, Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles. Djoko's gutted - he leaves the court in tears.

[Bardot]

Poor Novak is distraught, he's still in the doubles.

[lynne]

What a crazy game tennis is....would never of believed that result.....Novak gutted....Well Done Delpo making up for the years you missed!

[patlowe]

Oh wow Delpo! What a man! I'm so glad he is back at this level. And do you know what...I really felt for Nole. He was devastated and he was so gracious at the net. Good to see. Actually have a lump in my throat for both of them. What a nights tennis! Kyle, Heather and Jo tomorrow! Night all!! :sleepy:

[Bardot]

Dan King ‏@DanKing_1974
Novak had not lost in first round since Jan 2009 anywhere.
Mind you it's not often you play a former US Open champion in the first round.

[clancy]

I do genuinely feel sorry for Djoko. I know he can be an arrogant so and so (but never as much as someone else I could mention) and I truly think there is something wrong right now and that saddens me.He is always gracious in defeat and looked completely devastated as he left the court.All credit to Del Potro, I really didn't expect that.

[JAMES4578]

Delpo may have played awesome match but still think bit early to say he's fully back-did beat Wawrinka at Wimbledon mind you but then went out next round. Mixed feelings as would like Andy to beat Djokovic in major soon! This win more meaningful but still emotions to deal with, easier being best of 3 until final though.

[traveller7]

I feel sorry for him too actually not a nice way to go out but he didn't look onit at all

[Genbrit]

Wow, well done Del Po. So happy you have been rewarded for all of your perseverance during your wrist problems. Knew he had a chance by how he has been playing, but didn't dare to hope.

Kudos to Djoko he is a good loser and was obviously gutted but he is human after all.

[Bardot]

Apparently Delpo will have to play US Open qualifying unless he receives a wild card from the USTA who are usually loathed to hand them out to other than their own.

[RoastLamb]

Shocker!!! I did think Potty would get a set off Djoko but not actually win the thing. Wow! Amazing emotions from him and Djoko. Gotta feel for Djoko - he truly deserves to win the gold medal.

[Bardot]

This is what the Olympics means........unless you're Berdych, Raonic, Isner......

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpTXj-XUEAEfWWP.jpg

[karanga]

Feel for Novak. Do not really want to see Del Potro playing like that ahead of the DC tie. :sad:

[Bardot]

Kyle first on court 4 (which is supposedly a tv court) at 3pm UK today.

Monday's OOP (https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results/day-8)

[Bardot]

Respect.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpTd-KmUAAAh4Lz.jpg

[Teresa]

Staggered by that result, even though Del Potro was my preferred winner. The same as with Federer, I am just pleased that it means Mr M will always have something that Djokovic doesn't. Mr M has trudged off the court as second fiddle to Djokovic far too often.

[themass15]

What a result by Delpo. Really pleased he did it, but as has been said above, does not bode well for the DC tie.

[Teresa]

What a result by Delpo. Really pleased he did it, but as has been said above, does not bode well for the DC tie.


Not sure Del Po has the stamina yet for a long run. I think Djokovic wanted it too much, which probably effected him like when he lost to Warwrinka in his first FO final. Not too worried about DC yet.

[lovetennis]

Woke up to the news.I like Delpo so I'm glad he won. As Teresa says I think he will run out of steam though. As for Nole, he'll be gutted. Will reserve my view until I watch the replay but something can't be right with him at the moment. Andy is the one in the ascendency now

[HoopGirl]

Wow - just catching up on the Del Potro win.
Novak has as RB says broken many hearts but a battle with Andy - with Andy winning was what I was aiming for!
Del Petro has a game that is to be feared when he's fit.

[suttontennis]

Not sure Del Po has the stamina yet for a long run. I think Djokovic wanted it too much, which probably effected him like when he lost to Warwrinka in his first FO final. Not too worried about DC yet.

Think his stamina is improving match by match, and it's not like his injuries would have affected his basic fitness. He is a real danger, not just in the Olympic, but for the Davis Cup. His game is HUGE. Novak just looked passive but it's hard to inflict any damage when JM plays that big,

[jeannie13]

Shocker!!! I did think Potty would get a set off Djoko but not actually win the thing. Wow! Amazing emotions from him and Djoko. Gotta feel for Djoko - he truly deserves to win the gold medal.
In my opinion no one" deserves" to win the gold medal. He is no.1 has won lots. Gold medals are special. , It goes to & is deserved by the person who achieves it by fighting through on the day, week & year it's held.I'm sure some people thought that Fed "deserved"!! to win in 2012., because he it was something he hadn't won. Look what happened!!:gold:

[HoopGirl]

Novak lost out on a medal to Delpo last Olympic. Clearly someone to avoid for as long as possible!

[pabbers]

Where's my hat? I need to eat it!

[themass15]

Yes Novak will not want to see Delpo again on the other side of the net for a while. Let's hope Andy can go on to the get gold again.

[sir coolerking]

Whilst I'm not one of Novak's greatest fans, his reaction to defeat at the Olympics has done more for the sport and its continuing profile at the Games than anything else could. I love golf, but it's hard to imagine Rory McIlroy (were he even there) walking off the 18th green in tears having missed the cut. It's a shame there are no Ranking Points either, the governing bodies really should appreciate what this means to the players.

Anyway, the route to gold for Andy just got a whole lot easier.

[Teresa]

Looking at the H2H and considering some of the matches Djokovic has lost to Del Potro and Murray, is it that Djokovic folds when he is playing for his country and when the crowd is totally against him. He lost to both Murray and Del Po in London 2012, Murray in the Wimbledon Final 2013 - all cases where the crowd was truly against him and/or he was representing his country. He also lost to Delpo in Davis Cup. Yesterday I imagine the crowd would have been rooting for a fellow South American. Some players thrive on the pressure of playing for their country, others less so? I don't know, I am just curious.

[clancy]

Whilst I'm not one of Novak's greatest fans, his reaction to defeat at the Olympics has done more for the sport and its continuing profile at the Games than anything else could. I love golf, but it's hard to imagine Rory McIlroy (were he even there) walking off the 18th green in tears having missed the cut. It's a shame there are no Ranking Points either, the governing bodies really should appreciate what this means to the players.

Anyway, the route to gold for Andy just got a whole lot easier.


But perhaps not the route to DC final.

[roytennisfan]

He just wanted it too much, mind you what I caught of the match Delpo was playing pretty well. Wished I had stayed to watch but was drained after the 16-14 tiebreak, so went with score at 4-5. Massive boost for Andy after the defeat. Makes the Davis Cup tie look very tasty and fairly balanced so the vociferous Emirates crowd support could prove vital

[roytennisfan]

Novak lost out on a medal to Delpo last Olympic. Clearly someone to avoid for as long as possible!

Hope he ends up in his quarter for the us open

[Teresa]

I really hope Mr M manages all three, but for me personally if I could only have one top victory this year another Grand Slam would have been my choice. Equally him having the experience of being his countries flag bearer was worth any risk to his tennis. I want him to win again, but if he doesn't I could live with Del Po getting it. Del Po has had such a xxxx time with injury. My second choice excluding young Kyle, though is Tsonga.

[harriet]

who draws up the seedings for the olympics?

[Pam]

Sad to see Djokovic in tears. Potty will be dangerous now.

[themass15]

Rafa v Delpo in semis would be great match to look forward to

[Alis]

Sad to see Djokovic in tears. Potty will be dangerous now.

I agree that Delpo played well but this court surface really suits him as it gives him time on his shots. I think the result may well have been different on a faster court.

:

[RosieBear]

I really hope Mr M manages all three, but for me personally if I could only have one top victory this year another Grand Slam would have been my choice. Equally him having the experience of being his countries flag bearer was worth any risk to his tennis. I want him to win again, but if he doesn't I could live with Del Po getting it. Del Po has had such a xxxx time with injury. My second choice excluding young Kyle, though is Tsonga.

Ah the gold medal would be my choice. He would become the first ever male player to win 2 golds in singles; incredible. But there's something else. Andy has described being flag bearer as the proudest moment of his entire career. That is a really huge statement which stems from the massive respect he has for fellow athletes. There is no way that Andy would want to be given the honour of leading out the best of the best, give them his motivational speech, then come away without the gold. I think Andy would have beaten Nole had they met in the final, which is what I wanted, now Nole's gone I'm not to too concerned about who Andy faces in the rest of the event. I wouldn't like to be the player who has to try and stop Andy getting his second gold.

(But what it's worth, I don't think he'll have to choose between the gold and the uso :))

[Helen40]

I've just crawled out of my pit as I stayed up to watch the Nole/Delpo match last night. I've not been a Nole fan since he played wolf against Andy in the Aussie Open final a few years back, but I have to take my hat off to him for the way he handled his loss last night. He seemed very gracious to Delpo, and I didn't realise until later when he burst into tears how gutted he was.

Delpo played well, but Nole wasn't on his A game. He made alot more UEs than I've seen him do in the past. Maybe something is up with him, maybe he just wanted it too much like Serena did in the USO last year? So although I think Delpo is dangerous, I don't think that he is YET to Andy, especially over five sets at the end of a tournament. I relish a Rafa/Delpo semi too assuming of course that Rafa isn't still injured.

I think Andy has a great chance of getting another gold. I'm already so proud of him this year with Wimby, flag bearing and the way he supported our guys in Serbia. This and the USO title please Andy.

[roytennisfan]

Pity there are no ranking points, I think Andy got 500 last time for Gold in London

[Teresa]

@ Rosie Bear - I see where you are coming from, but in this instance I disagree. I think losing the GS finals was starting to get to him, and now he is back ahead of Warwrinka in number of slams. However I agree about not wanting to come away without a medal from Rio. He will want to add to Team GB's total.

All we and he can ask is he does his best and the dice roll in his favour:-)

[roytennisfan]

I've just crawled out of my pit as I stayed up to watch the Nole/Delpo match last night. I've not been a Nole fan since he played wolf against Andy in the Aussie Open final a few years back, but I have to take my hat off to him for the way he handled his loss last night. He seemed very gracious to Delpo, and I didn't realise until later when he burst into tears how gutted he was.

Delpo played well, but Nole wasn't on his A game. He made alot more UEs than I've seen him do in the past. Maybe something is up with him, maybe he just wanted it too much like Serena did in the USO last year? So although I think Delpo is dangerous, I don't think that he is YET to Andy, especially over five sets at the end of a tournament. I relish a Rafa/Delpo semi too assuming of course that Rafa isn't still injured.

I think Andy has a great chance of getting another gold. I'm already so proud of him this year with Wimby, flag bearing and the way he supported our guys in Serbia. This and the USO title please Andy.

Rafa looked really good against Delbonis, got better as the match progressed, Delbonis was no pushover with big leftie serve and forehand and may well be no1 against us in Glasgow with Delpo2 playing Andy on Friday, I am taking it they have to go on actual rankings not PR

[JimmyG]

Pity there are no ranking points, I think Andy got 500 last time for Gold in London

Think it was 750

[cazza99]

Tennis channels for Monday are 475 afternoon round 2.45 pm and 476 later on in evening around 10.45 pm.

Accordig to the Radio Times, tennis may also be covered at 3.30 pm on BBC1.

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule

Jo second on court 2

Kyle 1st on court 4

Hev 3rd on court 4

Jo/Hev - 5th on court 8

[cazza99]

I agree that Delpo played well but this court surface really suits him as it gives him time on his shots. I think the result may well have been different on a faster court.

:

Delpo also comes from South America which should help too.

[themass15]

Perhaps Djokovic has stopped using his hyperbaric chamber after the problems with his eyes in Dubai.

[exislander]

I felt a bit sorry for Djokovic at the end - he was so gutted at losing - and Delpo was a difficult first round match for anyone. However, I do think there is something wrong maybe physically. I have thought in recent matches he sometimes looks off-balance which is unusual for him.

[clancy]

I think Djokovic's relatively poor (lacking in energy) performance made Del Potro's play look better than it actually was, no way would he have beaten the No 1 playing as we've come to expect. I do feel there is something either physical or mental affecting his game at the moment. Nothing physically obvious so you could be right tm15 about the hyperbaric chamber being discarded; I hope there's nothing amiss on the home front as I don't dislike him in spite of his antics.

[RoastLamb]

In my opinion no one" deserves" to win the gold medal. He is no.1 has won lots. Gold medals are special. , It goes to & is deserved by the person who achieves it by fighting through on the day, week & year it's held.I'm sure some people thought that Fed "deserved"!! to win in 2012., because he it was something he hadn't won. Look what happened!!:gold:

That's fine; it's your opinion. I also did not want Federer to win the gold and I did not want Djokovic to win it either BECAUSE I want Andy or Rafa to. And I was cheering very loudly for Potty to beat him. But I still think Djokovic deserves it because he is #1 and has achieved so much else and works extremely hard and whether we like it or not he IS the best player right now and has been for ages. I feel very sorry for him tbh and this is coming from someone who's not a fan of his at all.

[Jan62]

I just couldn't pull an all-nighter - only managed first set of Andy/Jamie - and really sorry to have missed what sounds like an amazing match between DelPo and Novak. I too was rooting for DelPo, partly to stop Novak in his tracks again and partly because of all the injury issues JMDP has had, its so great to have him back. But I was a little bit surprised this morning to see he had won, I did expect to waken up to "cracker of a match, very close, but Novak edges it in 3rd set TB". I don't dislike Novak, its his antics that rile me. But from what I've seen this morning, he was genuinely heartbroken to lose that match and the tears do look genuine - so he is human, not a robot, and that's kind of reassuring. I do think it means a huge amount to the players who have turned up to represent their country - apart from Davis Cup, in tennis its the only chance they get. Maybe Novak still has physical issues, maybe its off court - its not nice to see someone so distraught, whatever the reason. But it did make me like him just a tiny bit more and I felt ever so slightly sorry for him. But not too much :)

[JerryD]

As I djoko fan and a Delpo fan I wasn't sure how I wanted this match to go. I was sure I wanted a Murray djoko gold final so until the walked on court I was for djoko. But the second I saw the joy on delpos face at being on the big stages again I changed. Then I was for Delpo. As he played better I felt more like he could go deep in the Olympics so was more behind him. However as djoko's errors started to mount up I switched back hoping he could find a better level. I was hoping for a 3 setter. When it was over and I saw his tears I was truly gutted for him. Had it been the other way id probably be gutted for Delpo. From Delpo it was a great match. From djoko I'm sure he'll be disappointed with his errors and feel in some places they may have cost him the match. But great to see Delpo back to winning ways

[JerryD]

I do feel that there seems to be an unease with djoko that has been there since Monte Carlo. Some weeks he is able to play through it like at the French or Toronto without reaching his best much in the tournament. But other times like here and Wimbledon. Like him or loathe him he is great for the sport and his tears almost had me in tears. I hope he finds his way again

[Caro]

I am just gutted I missed this DelPo v Djoko match! I hadn't realised you could record the red button channels on sky .... but then again there will be more live sport this evening when I get home so I probably wouldn't have got around to watching it and it's hopeless trying to avoid results.

I love DelPo so am absolutely pumped for him after all he has been through. I've never been a Djoko fan but he was wonderful at the net with DelPo - whatever he said to him made him cry! .... And me and that was only watching the highlights! And then to see Djoko so emotional, I really felt for him. And what a message to all those who say the olympics are not important to tennis players! Those who choose to not be there take note ...

[traveller7]

Still cant get over that match. Really feel sorry for him he was devastated. Thought he had taken it well when he hugged Delpo at the net.
As with Wimby this year though has no bearing on Andys progress

[WimbledonWestie]

I And what a message to all those who say the olympics are not important to tennis players! Those who choose to not be there take note ...

My thoughts exactly. It is clear both Djokovic and Federer, who have won so much else, are in despair at not having their Olympic singles gold. This paired with the pride shown by Andy and Rafa and wozniacki as flag bearers shows just how much the Olympics means and why it should be included.
When Olympics was a true amateur aspiration I can see why it wasn't included but come on, Usain bolt is no unpaid amateur. Now the Olympics is a celebration of all global sports- and as such tennis should be part of it.

As for the drop outs- Berdych I can kind of sympathise with, I'm guessing he and his wife are maybe looking to start a family so appreciate their concerns re zika. Raonic it just seems part of 'I'm CEO of team Raonic' and he preferred to try and get points and prize money at the masters. Loved Andys interview before the games when asked about dropping his 1000 points as defending Canada champion. He said, so I lost a few ranking points, so what, being best prepared for the Olympics is more important. It's the same attitude rpthat other sports have- yes you can win things all through the year but Olympics is only every 4 years. Well done to the players who are there, they clearly believe in the value of the Olympics. I hope those who chose to play in Atlanta noticed!

[themass15]

DelPo is a lovely person and you cannot but wish him well. I didn't feel sorry for Djokovic but it must have been a wake up call.

[patlowe]

Where's my hat? I need to eat it!
Is that the chocolate one you bought just in case! ;)

[patlowe]

Whilst I'm not one of Novak's greatest fans, his reaction to defeat at the Olympics has done more for the sport and its continuing profile at the Games than anything else could. I love golf, but it's hard to imagine Rory McIlroy (were he even there) walking off the 18th green in tears having missed the cut. It's a shame there are no Ranking Points either, the governing bodies really should appreciate what this means to the players.

Anyway, the route to gold for Andy just got a whole lot easier.
Nole's reaction to defeat has raised my estimation of him more than anything else ever could. I see him in a whole new light and respect him much more; his reaction was very much in the Olympic spirit. To see those 2 men embracing at the net, and how both of them reacted afterwards, was emotional and humbling, and as you say, must do a lot for tennis.

[pabbers]

I strongly suspect Nole's tears were about more than just the tennis and I don't feel sorry for him at all but then I'm hard :big grin:

[patlowe]

Maybe I need to be harder....some of these tennis players manage to reduce me to a tearful wreck at times and put me through a whole gamut of emotions!!

[Stell]

Watching it on the BBC website.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle warming up I have freeview 604

[JerryD]

That's 475 on bbc red button on sky

[roytennisfan]

Watching it on the BBC website.

Freeview 604 must be on sky as well

[roytennisfan]

Kyle serving

[JerryD]

On 475 Bbc red button on sky

[roytennisfan]

Kyle serving holds easily

[Stell]

Good start for Kyle.

[roytennisfan]

Yes breaks at third attempt

[exislander]

Great start by Kyle!

[Stell]

Kyle breaks Taro's serve. The camera then has to show the eight Brits there, watching it.

[roytennisfan]

Lets go GB lets go! 3-0

[RosieBear]

C'mon Kyle!!! :GBflag: Channel your Belgrade heroics and let rip!! :GBflag::GBflag:

[JerryD]

Oh no back on serve 2-3

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Kyle too many loose shots back to 3-2

[Stell]

Kyle played much better in Belgrade. Taro Daniel fighting back.

[JerryD]

He'll still come back. Come on Kyle

[Stell]

If Kyle does play del Potro in the third round, I hope the BBC won't show it on their website.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle played much better in Belgrade. Taro Daniel fighting back.

Much more consistent, getting too tight at present, needs to fight to keep level

[roytennisfan]

Kyle losing confidence big momentum swing

[Reef]

Really gone off the boil...c'Mon Kyle!

[Pam]

Kyle in trouble in the 1st set He get's broken for 4-5

[jeannie13]

I strongly suspect Nole's tears were about more than just the tennis and I don't feel sorry for him at all but then I'm hard :big grin:
The look on Boris' face as the Match progressed was priceless.:red devil:

I've been thinking about all Andy's OZ Open defeats to Novak-- I bet he shed many tears -- privately:crying:

[JerryD]

Oh well I only left the room for a second. Come on Kyle

[Alis]

Daniel has broken back and then broken again - now serving for the set. Kyle looks a bit lost at the moment.

[Reef]

Oh no set point :grrr:

[Stell]

Daniel wins the first set 6 - 4.

[Reef]

Has Andy passed the Murraycoaster to the heir apparent?

[Pam]

We seem to be following this match on 2 separate threads Very confusing ??

[roytennisfan]

Holds first game second set but really needs to be more consistent

[Reef]

We seem to be following this match on 2 separate threads Very confusing ??
Ah, Rio...