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Rio tennis thread.
ITF Olympic site - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/
Draws - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/draws
Schedule - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule
Rio Olympics tennis site - https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis
BBC schedule (click on tennis for live play) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/rio-2016/schedule
A site for live scores - http://www.scoreboard.com/uk/tennis/
Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/canadas-raonic-still-struggling-decision-pull-olympics/) - Interview with Raonic about withdrawing from the Olympics and he doesn't mention the zika virus. He does have an almost robotic way of speaking "emotional factor to zero". ;) The comments on the article make interesting reading. One refers to him as "Bathroom Break Raonic", I think that might stick. :big grin:
roytennisfan
20-07-2016, 17:21
Any idea who will get the two spare slots now, everyone up to 89 is in and Dan was 91 at the cutoff date
themass15
20-07-2016, 17:26
Andy is already out in Manacor practising in the presence of Toni Nadal. Giving himself plenty of time before the Olympics!
themass15
20-07-2016, 17:27
Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/canadas-raonic-still-struggling-decision-pull-olympics/) - Interview with Raonic about withdrawing from the Olympics and he doesn't mention the zika virus. He does have an almost robotic way of speaking "emotional factor to zero". ;) The comments on the article make interesting reading. One refers to him as "Bathroom Break Raonic", I think that might stick. :big grin:
His best one must be when he took over minutes when playing Jack Sock at the Paris Bercy Masters!
Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/canadas-raonic-still-struggling-decision-pull-olympics/) - Interview with Raonic about withdrawing from the Olympics and he doesn't mention the zika virus. He does have an almost robotic way of speaking "emotional factor to zero". ;) The comments on the article make interesting reading. One refers to him as "Bathroom Break Raonic", I think that might stick. :big grin:
And also interesting to note that he will continue to work with Mac, but NOT in tournament weeks (Cincy and Toronto).
Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/canadas-raonic-still-struggling-decision-pull-olympics/) - Interview with Raonic about withdrawing from the Olympics and he doesn't mention the zika virus. He does have an almost robotic way of speaking "emotional factor to zero". ;) The comments on the article make interesting reading. One refers to him as "Bathroom Break Raonic", I think that might stick. :big grin:
I remember a time ( the robotic no emotion thingy ) when alot of people said that About Andy
Raonic did say recently that his calmness comes from bottling up his emotions but that McEnroe had told him the way to be truly great was to try and get them out more on the court. During Wimbledon we started to see another side of him. Jokey, emotional, I imagine we'll start seeing more of that
Also does anyone else think djoko is going to pull out of the Olympics?
Also does anyone else think djoko is going to pull out of the Olympics?
Not at all. Nole has not won the Olympics so he wants it badly.
Also does anyone else think djoko is going to pull out of the Olympics?
He said earlier in the year that Rio was his priority. I know things change but I'm pretty sure he still wants that gold medal. My guess is he'll play the Rogers Cup and the Olympics and give Cinci a bye to give himself a rest before the US Open. .
LC the fan
23-07-2016, 15:51
He said earlier in the year that Rio was his priority. I know things change but I'm pretty sure he still wants that gold medal. My guess is he'll play the Rogers Cup and the Olympics and give Cinci a bye to give himself a rest before the US Open. .
Pretty sure you are right. Djoko wont like the fact that Andy has reached a peak that he hasnt
Cincinnati is the only Master's title Djokovic hasn't won so he might be reluctant to give it a miss. He must have been hoping Andy et al were going to skip Cinci instead of Toronto. ;)
The ITF have produced an e-book My Life, My Medal (http://itf.uberflip.com/i/699819-2016-itf-olympic-book) about player's Olympic experiences. Andy's contribution is on pages 182-185.
Interesting section from Federer's contribution.
http://i67.tinypic.com/2dt2745.png
I just wondered because a few weeks ago he said that he hadn't decided and that he was waiting on more advice from people including friends in Brazil. He said something about family after losing at Wimbledon that made me wonder if there were plans for more djoko babies. I know he hasn't won it but he may like his chances in four years too. I hope he does go if will be good to see a full field as so many have pulled out
Sallydaisy
24-07-2016, 16:29
from twitter
Sky Sports News HQ@SkySportsNewsHQ
(https://mobile.twitter.com/SkySportsNewsHQ?p=s)
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BREAKING: International Tennis Federation clear all seven Russian tennis players to compete in the Rio Olympics #SSNHQ (https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/SSNHQ?src=hash)
JAMES4578
24-07-2016, 16:46
ITF Statement:
The findings in the McLaren report that describe systematic and widespread doping in Russia are of great concern to everyone involved in sport, including the International Tennis Federation.
Nonetheless, the ITF welcomes the decision of the IOC to permit clean athletes to compete in Rio 2016 and to let each International Federation determine the eligibility of its respective Russian athletes.
The eight Russian tennis players who have been nominated to compete in Rio have been subject to a rigorous anti-doping testing programme outside Russia, which included:
- A total of 205 samples collected since 2014, of which;
- 83 (40%) were collected In-Competition and 122 (60%) Out-of-Competition;
- 111 (54%) were urine samples and 94 (45%) were blood samples.
The ITF believes that this is sufficient for the seven Russian tennis players to meet the relevant requirement of today’s decision of the IOC Executive Board.
The ITF will also be seeking confirmation from WADA that none of those players, or the Russian Tennis Federation, were implicated in the McLaren report, in accordance with the IOC decision.
The ITF believes it is right that clean athletes are permitted to compete in Rio 2016 and looks forward to welcoming the Russian tennis players, along with all other nominated athletes, to Rio.
Read more at http://www.itftennis.com/news/234939.aspx#h2QdkJ6y7V4hmsur.99
According to Mallorcan Media (http://cadenaser.com/emisora/2016/07/26/radio_mallorca/1469552325_032056.html) Nadal may only play doubles in Rio as his wrist has still not recovered. He cancelled a planned practice with Andy today.
Federer has withdrawn from Rio. Discussion in the Federer thread.
Anyone else still struggling with locating threads?
david1610
26-07-2016, 22:54
Does anybody know when the events players are playing will be announced. Of course particularly wondering if Andy is going for male doubles with Jamie, or if he is also tempted to go for mixed doubles. If not, will Jamie go for mixed doubles with ??? etc.
Silverdee
27-07-2016, 07:16
Anyone else still struggling with locating threads?
Yes. I now have to type key words in the advanced search box to locate a thread. For example, I type in Argentina main thread to locate this
exislander
27-07-2016, 10:18
Anyone else still struggling with locating threads?
I just go to the main forum page which has all the headings listed.
Does anybody know when the events players are playing will be announced. Of course particularly wondering if Andy is going for male doubles with Jamie, or if he is also tempted to go for mixed doubles. If not, will Jamie go for mixed doubles with ??? etc.
The 16 pairs taking part in the mixed doubles will be announced on Tuesday 9th August. There are 12 direct acceptances which are selected by the ITF based on singles & doubles rankings as of 6 June. There are also 4 ITF places one of which is allocated to the host country if they don't already have a qualifying team (it was an ITF place that allowed Andy & Laura to play in London) and also to ensure there are representatives from each of the 6 ITF regions like Africa & Asia. It's almost certain that Andy or Jamie partnering Jo Konta would qualify for a direct acceptance but doubtful whether Heather Watson would based on her ranking.
I think in 2012, Andy only played mixed doubles because he and Jamie had already been knocked out of the men's doubles before entries had to be submitted for the mixed so assuming the Murray bros are still in the doubles (and Andy in the singles), it may be sensible if Jamie partners Jo.
LC the fan
27-07-2016, 15:04
So Fed will never get his Olympic Gold. .. Or indeed much else in the way of titles by the look of things.
By the time he comes back next year so many others will have passed him.
Sad in a way, can't believe I am feeling sorry for him but he must be gutted pulling out of Rio
Catching Connors most wins record was another he fancied I reckon, was always gonna be a tuff ask no chance now
The UK times (we're 4 hours ahead) at which tennis is scheduled in RIO. Starts on Saturday 6th August. The Centre Court has a day & night schedule for the first 5 days.
Centre Ct: 14:45-20:30 & 22:45-03:00. From QFs onward, one session: 16:00-00:00
Courts 1-9: 15:00-00:00
No prospect of marathon final sets at the Olympics. All sets will be completed with a tie-break if required.
Can someone please remind me - is the final at the Olympics a best of 5 match? I seem to remember Andy winning in three straight sets in London.
Master Yorkie
29-07-2016, 15:57
Wikipedia says:
Men's singles
Tennis at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Champion United Kingdom Andy Murray
Runner-up Switzerland Roger Federer
Final score 6–2, 6–1, 6–4
So unless they have changed it I presume you are right
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Novak-Djokovic-Zika-virus-is-not-as-dangerous-as-its-presented-I-will-play-Olympics-articolo34822.html) - Novak Djokovic: ´Zika virus is not as dangerous as it´s presented, I will play Olympics´
LC the fan
30-07-2016, 09:54
Just cant wait. The Rogers Cup has had some interesting matches but I just cant get too excited if nothing affects Andy. Sad (for a tennis fan) but true :shrug:
How tough is this? Viktorija Golubic having collected her uniform and within days of flying to Rio is dropped from the Swiss team. Belinda Bencic's late withdrawal meant Martina Hingis was without a doubles partner so the only solution (other than Martina not going) was to pair her up with Timea Bacsinszky who was originally going to play with Golubic.
In contrast, as a result of withdrawals on the men's side there have been late call ups for Slovakian Andrej Martin, Yuichi Sugita and Taro Daniel from Japan, also the Ratiwatana brothers from Thailand in the doubles.
Baggy has withdrawn.
Who is Baggy?????
Who is Baggy?????
Baghdatis.
Baggy has withdrawn.
That's a shame. He is one of my favourites. Also the only one to snaffle a set of Mr M in London 2012. It's seemingly more and more a big mistake having the Olympics in Rio. Is it Zika, or the fact there are no points available?
if I were a woman intending to become pregnant I would research it, but Rio, Brazil are politically and economically unstable - Remind you of anywhere?
Baghdatis's withdrawal is due to an elbow injury.
The latest withdrawals are Alexander Zverev and the Bryan brothers.
Zverev on his instagram:
Unfortunately, I have had to withdraw from the Olympics. During my last two ATP matches in Washington and Toronto, I did not feel 100% and after several consultations with doctors and my team, we have decided that I must withdraw from the Olympics. I hope to be back in full form for the ATP
The Bryans are citing health concerns (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/07/30/defending-gold-medalist-bryan-brothers-withdraw-from-olympics-citing-health-concerns/).
WimbledonWestie
30-07-2016, 18:40
If Andy, Novak and Rafa bag all the medals no one will even notice/ remember the withdrawals-other than Feds
doubt Isner & Querrey will be missed at all , and the Bryans are nearing the end I think
Can someone please remind me - is the final at the Olympics a best of 5 match? I seem to remember Andy winning in three straight sets in London.
I seem to remember that it was best of three up to the semis and then best of five.
RoastLamb
31-07-2016, 14:45
Got to feel for Martina Hingis. Stan isn't going to play mixed dubs with her, too bad. BUT Timea Bac. is a great player so you never know.
JAMES4578
31-07-2016, 15:11
I seem to remember that it was best of three up to the semis and then best of five.
Yes Men's singles is only best of 5 in the final, in 2012 Andy beat Djokovic 7-5,7-5 in the semis before beating Federer 6-2,6-1,6-4
Got to feel for Martina Hingis. Stan isn't going to play mixed dubs with her, too bad. BUT Timea Bac. is a great player so you never know.
Pity for Martina having lost 2 original partners and now out of mixed entirely,hopefully can go well with Timea-hasn't being doing so well lately though.
she like any other drug cheet should have been given life time olympic bans
Given the hectic summer schedule that Andy has, I will be surprised if he plays mixed doubles. My guess is that Jamie will play with Johanna and Dom with Heather - if they have a high enough ranking to qualify that is.
Josephine
31-07-2016, 17:34
she like any other drug cheet should have been given life time olympic bans
Well I think it was more a recreational drug than a performance enhancing one. Not excusing anything - just she served the ban and I don't think it had affected her performance in any way.
Well I think it was more a recreational drug than a performance enhancing one. Not excusing anything - just she served the ban and I don't think it had affected her performance in any way.its banned for a reason
Tweet from Stu Fraser.....
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 5m5 minutes ago
Jamie Murray on mixed dubs: 'If Andy is playing singles and still going in the doubles, I think it will be me and Jo [Konta] who will play.’
Bring on Rio! Can't wait to have Andy back in action!
angiebabez
31-07-2016, 22:16
Im really missing Andy now also :olympics:
supergran
01-08-2016, 09:45
Turned off as soon as match finished as couldn't bear to witness what I thought would come next. Seems I was right. What a silly, needy man he is.:facepalm::ill:
From the ITF website: The Draw for the Olympic Tennis Event will be held on site at the Olympic Tennis Centre on Thursday 4th August at 11am local time.
Turned off as soon as match finished as couldn't bear to witness what I thought would come next. Seems I was right. What a silly, needy man he is.:facepalm::ill:
Who?
angiebabez
01-08-2016, 11:25
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkFib3DxC9/ Andy on his way to Rio & he finally got a haircut :yahoo:
Nadal's comments (http://www.ubitennis.net/blog/2016/08/01/a-weary-rafael-nadal-remains-cautious-about-his-olympic-plans/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) on arriving in Rio. Get the impression, if he wasn't carrying the Spanish flag at the Opening Ceremony he wouldn't be there.
“I’m not gonna be at best level in any of categories. I’m coming from two months without competing and little practice.” He said.
“In next days I’ll train here and see what I can do and then decide what’s best, most positive for me and the team”
themass15
01-08-2016, 11:52
Shame. Hopefully Rafa will be fit enough to compete. He brings so much to the Court.
Rosalind
01-08-2016, 11:58
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkFib3DxC9/ Andy on his way to Rio & he finally got a haircut :yahoo:
now it's getting exciting!!! :olympics::gold::OGwave:
Elizabeth
01-08-2016, 12:17
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkFib3DxC9/ Andy on his way to Rio & he finally got a haircut :yahoo:
Angie I like Andy's hair long, reminds me of when he was younger!
Josephine
01-08-2016, 12:43
Glad he got the haircut - so much handsomer!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkFib3DxC9/ Andy on his way to Rio & he finally got a haircut :yahoo:
I think Andy looks really good....well rested and relaxed. Have a great feeling about the upcoming weeks.
Is Kyle in Rio also, anyone know?
angiebabez
01-08-2016, 14:09
Is Kyle in Rio also, anyone know?
Yep he is
angiebabez
01-08-2016, 14:11
Angie I like Andy's hair long, reminds me of when he was younger!
Yeah some do. I definately dont ;)
I wonder if there's still a chance Andy may be the GB flag carrier. According to Matthew Pinsent on twitter just now:
Matthew Pinsent @matthewcpinsent
As it stands @andy_murray may march - depends on men's single draw.
The GB flag bearer is due to be announced on Thursday which is when the tennis draw will be made. Whether it's singles or in doubles, Andy will be playing on Saturday but maybe if it's a kind first round draw he will attend. Pinsent says only 55 of the TeamGB's 360 athletes are planning to march in the opening ceremony.
themass15
01-08-2016, 17:54
I wonder if there's still a chance Andy may be the GB flag carrier. According to Matthew Pinsent on twitter just now:
The GB flag bearer is due to be announced on Thursday which is when the tennis draw will be made. Whether it's singles or in doubles, Andy will be playing on Saturday but maybe if it's a kind first round draw he will attend. Pinsent says only 55 of the TeamGB's 360 athletes are planning to march in the opening ceremony.
It would be great if Andy carried the flag; he so deserves it.
RosieBear
01-08-2016, 17:57
Yeah some do. I definately dont ;)
I definitely do. Andy's so cute with long hair, reminds of Animal from The Muppets:love: To come back on topic, hope he carries the flag in Rio (Andy, not Animal).
a couple of clips of Andy & Rafa practising
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIX0FbHDQne/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIYaR22jjHg/
Josephine
01-08-2016, 18:28
Such a shame the first match is the day after the ceremony. I don't think they would choose someone who has to compete the next day to carry the flag and I doubt whether GB would choose a tennis player. I know plenty other countries have but GB has plenty of other choices.
If it doesn't effect his play, I hope he does march. Did he in Beijing? Being the GB Flag Bearer would be awesome for him. I am quite relaxed about these Olympics. I hope he wins or gets a medal, but nothing can beat his little caper at London 2012. I didn't want Federer to get a singles gold. It's great that Mr M has something that Federer hasn't got. I don't want Djokovic to get the Gold for the same reason. Getting a Doubles medal with Jamie would be great as well. Other than that I am not too bothered.
In London the tennis players were advised not to go to the ceremony as there would be hours of standing around, often the day before the first match. I guess the same will apply in Rio.
supergran
01-08-2016, 19:31
If it doesn't effect his play, I hope he does march. Did he in Beijing? Being the GB Flag Bearer would be awesome for him. I am quite relaxed about these Olympics. I hope he wins or gets a medal, but nothing can beat his little caper at London 2012. I didn't want Federer to get a singles gold. It's great that Mr M has something that Federer hasn't got. I don't want Djokovic to get the Gold for the same reason. Getting a Doubles medal with Jamie would be great as well. Other than that I am not too bothered.
He did go to the Opening Ceremony after flying in quite late. He regretted it as he lost in the first round. He intimated that he was ill-prepared, tired and obviously suffering from change in time zones.
8 tennis players carried flags in London including Djokovic, Wawrinka & Sharapova who all played the following day and won. I remember commenting at the time about the GB team not being there and then the following day, Andy & Jamie and Ross & Colin lost their first round doubles matches to pairs who were at the opening ceremony. Maybe being sensible wasn't such a good idea and they missed out on the buzz of being at the Olympic Stadium and that incredible inspirational atmosphere.
One drawback in London was the distance from Wimbledon to the Olympic Park which is not an issue in Rio as it's all in one location. Also this being winter in Brazil, humidity is low unlike in Beijing.
I hope he does carry your flag !!
He could carry it in .... stay for a bit then go if he wanted to, being the star that he is !!
8 tennis players carried flags in London including Djokovic, Wawrinka & Sharapova who all played the following day and won. I remember commenting at the time about the GB team not being there and then the following day, Andy & Jamie and Ross & Colin lost their first round doubles matches to pairs who were at the opening ceremony. Maybe being sensible wasn't such a good idea and they missed out on the buzz of being at the Olympic Stadium and that incredible inspirational atmosphere.
One drawback in London was the distance from Wimbledon to the Olympic Park which is not an issue in Rio as it's all in one location. Also this being winter in Brazil, humidity is low unlike in Beijing.The British team are staying 200 miles away from Rio.
The British team are staying 200 miles away from Rio.
The athletics team are in Belo Horizonte, Andy's in Rio.
Tim Peach @TimPeachBBC
A shirtless Andy Murray was hitting it hard today on the Rio practice courts
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Coy6uhoWAAEg6-1.jpg
The British team are staying 200 miles away from Rio.
what ??? :shocked:
jeannie13
01-08-2016, 20:19
most of the British athletes are at a holding camp. I think Andy is staying in Rio , outwith the athletes village- in private accommodation with the other british tennis players.:olympics:
why are the British athletes not staying in the athletes village ? Zika ?
why are the British athletes not staying in the athletes village ? Zika ?
I'm sure they always do it, they have a holding camp away from the spotlight and move into village couple days before individual competitions
jeannie13
01-08-2016, 20:32
They may come to the athletes village closer to their events. Their holding camp seems to be for british athletes only & has very good facilities & accommodation. I may be wrong. Bardot will know better than me.!!
wow didnt know that , learned something today
They've got to spend that lottery money somehow, why not on a plush "holding camp". ;) Mark Foster was interviewed on BBC News and said that the location of an Olympic games is irrelevant to athletes (swimmers) and their entire focus is on the 50 metres of water in front of them and all distractions have to be reduced to a minimum. So much for the Olympic spirit and it's the taking part that counts. ;)
He did go to the Opening Ceremony after flying in quite late. He regretted it as he lost in the first round. He intimated that he was ill-prepared, tired and obviously suffering from change in time zones.
But, he's older and wiser now. He wasn't taking that Olympics (8 years ago) that seriously. He's flown in with enough time to prep and get used to the conditions and get over jetlag etc. I think carrying the flag would be fine and a great honour. I can't see him getting knocked out in the first round just because he was up later carrying a flag, or it affecting his tournament in any big way.
most of the British athletes are at a holding camp. I think Andy is staying in Rio , outwith the athletes village- in private accommodation with the other british tennis players.:olympics:
It's one argument why tennis shouldn't be an Olympic sport. It's not the pinnacle of their sport, and most who have got to the level where they have qualified have their own routines and don't want to be part of the whole Olympic village atmosphere. Let alone quite a few of the top players not even bothering. I know they are saying it's because of zika etc, but with points on offer in a sport where points are key, it's not as much incentive.
Assuming there are no further withdrawals, these should be the 16 seeds. Andy will be drawn to meet one of the 13-16th seeds in round 3.
1 Novak Djokovic
2 Andy Murray
3 Stan Wawrinka
4 Rafael Nadal
5 Kei Nishikori
6 Jo Wilfried Tsonga
7 Gael Monfils
8 David Ferrer
9 David Goffin
10 Maric Cilic
11 Roberto Bautista Agut
12 Pablo Cuevas
13 Steve Johnson
14 Philipp Kohlschreiber
15 Jack Sock
16 Gilles Simon
Benoit Paire is next in line to be seeded.
Rosalind
01-08-2016, 22:25
was watching the Tom Daley doc - the Olympics is his absolute priority - nothing else compares. At least with tennis we have four slams / year but I still think the gold medal is now up there with equal importance. It would be lovely to have Andy carry the flag - I'm sure he will be on the short list but who knows if he would agree to it. He is so professional. Chris Froome must be another contender I guess.
flag carrier to be announced Thursday apparently.
Josephine
02-08-2016, 00:52
Photos of Andy arrriving in Rio airport from an hour ago, which fits in with the timing of the tweets about the flight out. Don't understand that photo of him practising in Rio today??
Sure Olympics doesn't have same significance for tennis players as some other sports, but I am sure Andy, Novak, Rafa, Stan are pretty focused on getting that gold for their countries. And Fed would be if he could. So as long as the very best are there who cares about the dropouts?
WimbledonWestie
02-08-2016, 01:21
I'm sure they always do it, they have a holding camp away from the spotlight and move into village couple days before individual competitions
I think this is common with several of he better off countries, particularly for athletics which doesn't start straight away. It gives the athletes time to aclimatise and train away from the media frenzy and busyness of the Olympic village.
I'm still going for Mo Farah to be our flag bearer but I now also think Jo Pavey might get chosen, as not being biased, because she's from Exeter, but it'll be her fifth Olympics and Mark Foster was the our flag bearer last time and it was his fifth Olympics. I would like to see Andy do it, but I don't think he'll get enough votes.
Who decides/votes for who is to be flag bearer?
Photos of Andy arrriving in Rio airport from an hour ago, which fits in with the timing of the tweets about the flight out. Don't understand that photo of him practising in Rio today??
Sure Olympics doesn't have same significance for tennis players as some other sports, but I am sure Andy, Novak, Rafa, Stan are pretty focused on getting that gold for their countries. And Fed would be if he could. So as long as the very best are there who cares about the dropouts?
You'd think one ability a BBC sports reporter would have is to recognise "Britain's greatest living sportsman", apparently not in Tim Peach's case. :facepalm: As you say, Andy didn't arrive in Rio until about 4 hours after the photo was taken. Looking again at the picture, the spindly Gilles Simon type legs should have been a giveaway. ;)
Matthew Pinsent says the GB flag bearer won't be someone from athletics as they don't arrive in Rio until next week. His short list is Katherine Grainger, Kate Walsh(hockey), Bradley Wiggins, Andy Murray and William Fox-Pitt(eventing). He rules out Froome as he doesn't have an Olympic history as such. Members of the British Olympic Association make the decision, so the likes of Princess Anne I assume.
Josephine
02-08-2016, 10:18
I thought it couldn't be him - then the disgusting colour of shorts made me think it was as he was wearing terrible coloured ones in Mallorca;) And too tanned to be Andy! Even after the week in Mallorca.
LC the fan
02-08-2016, 10:32
I can see why we want Andy to have the honour of carrying the flag - look how high and proud Chris Hoy held it in 2012 - but fame doesn't mean as much to Andy as success at tennis.
He has written several times that he regrets the lack of preparation, the long parade and opening ceremony etc that hampered his results in 2008. I don't believe he will let that happen again.
(yes, they lost in the first round dubs in 2012 but Jamie was having the bad spell that made him really knuckle down as he has now)
LC the fan
02-08-2016, 10:33
Let Bradley do it - he got a 'Sir' and has done little since
I think the other British competitors vote for who they want to be the flag bearer, Helen40.
Nice to see BBC 4 will also be showing the tennis matches as well as the Red Button.
Andy arriving in Rio and taking the first of many selfies. His racquet bag is in Brazilian colours and has "Boa Sorte" (good luck) in Portuguese written on it. It's the kind of thing Djokovic would do. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Coz9AKZXEAAgnAO.jpg
WimbledonWestie
02-08-2016, 11:32
It's probably standard head issue for their racquets during Olympics same as they do a Wimbledon one.
They may come to the athletes village closer to their events. Their holding camp seems to be for british athletes only & has very good facilities & accommodation. I may be wrong. Bardot will know better than me.!!
They probably also need time to make sure all the teething problems have been sorted in the Olympic village accommodation - plumbing etc.
Josephine
02-08-2016, 12:04
Most of the track & field athletes were in a training camp out of the UK before 2012 Olympics and did NOT attend the opening ceremony, as their events do not start in first week.
So perfectly normal practice.
ESPN (http://www.espn.com.ar/video/clip/_/id/2746964) - Video of Andy practising with Kyle this morning.
And after practice.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co3XSpKWAAE2nYe.jpg
WimbledonWestie
02-08-2016, 16:20
Wawrinka has withdrawn with a back injury.
RosieBear
02-08-2016, 16:42
Oh no :crying: he must be gutted. He did look a bit tentative in the second set against Kei the other day, but thought he was just keeping his powder dry for Rio. Could watch Stan the Man, all day - hope he's back for NY.
JAMES4578
02-08-2016, 16:52
Well disappointing though not end of the world for me, however only 5 of the top 10 and 14 of the top 30 men in Rio now which is certainly not ideal.
Why not just play the final now? ;)
Eleanor Crooks @EleanorcrooksPA
Following Djokovic onto centre is a certain Wimbledon champion, hitting with new Davis Cup hero Kyle Edmund
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co35teKXgAAb6J5.jpg
Eleanor Crooks @EleanorcrooksPA
Nice moment as Djokovic congratulated Edmund for his DC performance against Serbia
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co36I8IXEAA00gi.jpg
themass15
02-08-2016, 20:19
I bet they would not all be withdrawing like this if the Olympics were in London again!!!!
I bet they would not all be withdrawing like this if the Olympics were in London again!!!!
I'm not so sure of that with no points on offer.
"Do you want a hug Andy?"
"Nah, you're ok"
https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13876154_1404859446195880_4202326594357464062_n.jp g?oh=7bdf8755937cf7c3498c36edbc64bdd2&oe=58590200
At last, Andy's wearing a decent kit......thanks to Adidas. ;)
BT Sport (http://sport.bt.com/more-sport-hub/more-sport/andy-murray-defends-field-at-olympics-after-several-high-profile-withdrawals-S11364077084847) - Andy Murray defends field at Olympics after several high-profile withdrawals
He had planned to stay in a hotel in Rio to avoid potential distractions but is now likely to move into the athletes' village in order to be closer to the venue.
"The whole atmosphere surrounding an Olympics is different because you're around loads of the best athletes in the world and you really want to perform well and do well for your country and your team-mates," said the world number two.
"I remember when I was in Beijing, although I didn't perform well there, it was just nice being surrounded by the best athletes from your country, seeing them coming back with medals, it feels a lot more like a team environment.
Speculation, but I wonder if this is paving the way for Andy being the GB flag bearer or at least attending the opening ceremony. The BBC are reporting that Wiggins has ruled himself out of carrying the flag and has asked that British Cycling nominate a female rider. Surely not lucky Lizzie.
LC the fan
02-08-2016, 23:11
Definitely not a strong field for the gold, but a medal is a medal and the record books won't show who was not there
I heard, on radio five live, Nadal will be playing even though he might not have got over his wrist injury.
Rosalind
03-08-2016, 07:32
think the kit looks great. I think they have different outfits for different occasions so hope the others look as good. Can't wait! :olympics:
Clearly I have been busy I've only just noticed that wawrinka has pulled out. I'm not a big fan so I'm not that concerned but now wondering what else I missed lol
Also happy that nadal is competing but maybe with his wrist he shouldn't play every event possible
GB flag bearer to be named later today. Seems to be between Nicola Adams and Laura Trott.
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-3721936/Andy-Murray-set-named-Team-GB-Olympic-opening-ceremony-flag-bearer-edges-Nicola-Adams.html) reporting Andy is going to be named as the GB flag bearer.
RosieBear
03-08-2016, 16:14
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-3721936/Andy-Murray-set-named-Team-GB-Olympic-opening-ceremony-flag-bearer-edges-Nicola-Adams.html) reporting Andy is going to be named as the GB flag bearer.
Really hope this is true. Andy would be so proud and he really deserves it. I cannot think of anyone I would rather have as the ambassador and flag bearer for this country when the eyes of the world are watching. Andy's just pure class.
The Times saying it's Andy as well - hooray!!!! So,so happy for him and for us.
Rosalind
03-08-2016, 16:17
Tweet from Matthew Pinsent four hours ago:
"So @TeamGB flag shortlist may be thinning - Wiggins withdrew, Farah,J EH not here, Grainger & K RW competing next day. Murray or Adams? Or?"
Just hope if he does that he's ok for the competing. He's certainly a better player than 8 years ago in Beijing. I will be so proud if he does! :GBflag:
Remembering that the Daily Mail failed when they reported the entire Russian team were about to be kicked out of the Olympics when they weren't but the news about Andy is also in the Telegraph & Times. Telegraph decided to bring up Andy's support for Scottish independence and also the "uncertainty about Scotland’s future in the United Kingdom following the outcome of June’s European Union referendum" as if this is relevant but that's the kind of backlash he may expect.
themass15
03-08-2016, 16:20
So hope it is Andy!!!!!��
Rosalind
03-08-2016, 16:22
retweeted by Judy Murray - guess it must be true!!! going to have to stay up late on Friday night now!!! https://twitter.com/judmoo
themass15
03-08-2016, 16:28
Great news!!!!!!!!!
Howdie65
03-08-2016, 16:31
retweeted by Judy Murray - guess it must be true!!! going to have to stay up late on Friday night now!!! https://twitter.com/judmoo
Yay!! I knew they couldn't ask anyone else but Andy. So pleased for him as he had to miss both ceremonies in 2012. Brilliant, so chuffed.
Rosalind
03-08-2016, 16:34
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag: :dance:
JAMES4578
03-08-2016, 17:01
Initially wasn't sure if Andy would feel being at opening cermony was best preparation like London 2012, but clearly he will be honoured to be the flag bearer-certainly fitting he has this opportunity! :cheer::cheer:Hopefully Andy will be fine in his first match, certainly it's a bit different from 2008.
hfwardhouse
03-08-2016, 17:03
Awesome news and so well deserved :cheer:
It's been confirmed. :thumbup:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co8zayiW8AAuFhm.jpg
themass15
03-08-2016, 17:10
Reading that has bought me to tears.
HoopGirl
03-08-2016, 17:17
I too feel very moved!
What an honour for Andy!
Team GB (https://www.teamgb.com/news/andy-murray-named-as-flagbearer-for-rio-2016-opening-ceremony) - Andy Murray named as Flagbearer for Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co80Fy6WcAAEpSF.png
roytennisfan
03-08-2016, 17:20
Yes great news, could be playing fairly soon after long ceremony though
Josephine
03-08-2016, 17:20
Reading that has bought me to tears.
Me too!
I really did not expect that. Great honour for Andy - hope it doesn't affect him next day.
WimbledonWestie
03-08-2016, 17:21
So proud!
Absolutely delighted that Andy has been chosen to be TeamGB Flag Bearer, a very well deserved honour for a fine young man...So, So Proud!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Reading that has bought me to tears.
Yes I was welling up too.
What a great honour - and what a great choice!
:GBflag::GBflag:
A quick message from our proud flag bearer. (https://twitter.com/TeamGB/status/760891540755648512) :superman:
I heard Nicola Adams was the favourite.
The Olympics got me thinking about the Olympic parade, four years ago. I was there and Andy wasn't as he had to play in the US Open final later that day against a certain Serbian.
angiebabez
03-08-2016, 17:49
Also choked up with tears. Couldnt be any prouder of our boy & sounds like he is too :olympics: :GBflag:
At long last Andy is getting the recognition he so richly deserves - big smiles from everyone on AMFF I bet! x
Andy received the news with "humility and grace"........that is just soooooo him. I'm not in the slightest worried about this affecting his performance the next day. When he attended the ceremony in Beijing, it was his first Olympic experience, he was 8 years younger and didn't have the oodles of maturity and professionalism that he has since gained in buckets. He said himself at the time that he hadn't taken preparation seriously enough. That has never happened again! Very proud that he's to carry the flag.
Sallydaisy
03-08-2016, 18:16
SEEDINGS
[QUOTE]Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 42m42 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/760890831167455232)
British seeds for tennis in Rio:
Men's singles: Andy Murray [2]
Women's singles: Johanna Konta [10]
Men's doubles: Andy & Jamie Murray [2]
WimbledonWestie
03-08-2016, 18:24
Andy received the news with "humility and grace"........that is just soooooo him. I'm not in the slightest worried about this affecting his performance the next day. When he attended the ceremony in Beijing, it was his first Olympic experience, he was 8 years younger and didn't have the oodles of maturity and professionalism that he has since gained in buckets. He said himself at the time that he hadn't taken preparation seriously enough. That has never happened again! Very proud that he's to carry the flag.
I'm sure if Andy thought it would in any way detract from his performance he'd have taken himself out of the running. I'm sure he knew British tennis had nominated him. So I shall watch this proud moment with great pride and enjoyment. Great for Andy, his fans and tennis.
great news !!!! & it means alot to him to do it !!!
lovetennis
03-08-2016, 19:06
Chuffed that Andy has been recognised and given the honour of flag bearer. He will do us all proud :OGwave:
A quick message from our proud flag bearer. (https://twitter.com/TeamGB/status/760891540755648512) :superman:
Now that message did make me well up!
He looks so happy doesnt he:big grin:
Absolutely delighted. I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. I think these things mean a lot to him. Only slight problem is if our lad is carrying the flag I will feel an obligation to support him, so I will be watching the opening ceremony in real time.
He looks like a kiddie on Christmas morning when they see that Santa has come. I bet he secretly really wanted it, but in his usual modest way didn't think he had a chance.
WimbledonWestie
03-08-2016, 19:44
Only slight problem is if our lad is carrying the flag I will feel an obligation to support him, so I will be watching the opening ceremony in real time.
.
That's exactly how I feel! May need a wee prosecco to help me out!
That's exactly how I feel! May need a wee prosecco to help me out!
Not sure about the wee - this is a great honour it might take several wees making up half a bottle.....
It is great news for Andy. The recognition he deserves. Not just as Wimbledon champ but for how he has represented GB in the Davis and the last Olympics
WimbledonWestie
03-08-2016, 20:07
Not sure about the wee - this is a great honour it might take several wees making up half a bottle.....
At least half!
So thrilled for Andy to have been chosen for this honour. Like Teresa, I feel I may need to stay up now for the opening ceremony. My sister thinks I'm certifiable for saying that, but I knew I'd find others on here who would feel the same! This will mean so much to Andy, see Chris Hoy has been giving helpful hints!
themass15
03-08-2016, 20:23
I normally stay up to watch Andy but I think I will have to sit this one out and watch the recording on Saturday.
I normally stay up to watch Andy but I think I will have to sit this one out and watch the recording on Saturday.
Think I will lie this one out.
jackie55
03-08-2016, 22:16
What great news and well deserved, so proud of Andy:olympics::yahoo::yahoo:
Andy's speech (https://twitter.com/ukinbrazil/status/760988653736910848) having been officially announced as the GB flag bearer at a reception in the British House tonight. "I was in my pants" :big grin:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co-UF2ZWYAA8vsp.jpg
So very very happy and proud that Andy has been chosen. He so, so deserves this and is absolutely the right person for the job.
:GBflag:
Would love to watch this live but the powers to be over here in the USA have deemed that none of us can watch live as it would interfere with their beloved advertising revenue!!!!
:grrr::angry:
The excuse is that they don't want us to miss any important moments while we would have to watch commercials. It remains to be seen how much of Team GB I will see as they won't focus as much on them as if I was in UK obviously. So, I will watch it 3 hours after the fact unless I can find a live stream and my internet is strong enough.
Anyway, way to go Andy - We love you
:olympics::OGwave::bravo:
Radio five live broadcasted his speech in full, earlier this morning. Got to love his sense of humour.
Radio five live broadcasted his speech in full, earlier this morning. Got to love his sense of humour.
I have this image of him heading off to bed, thinking it's not me then getting the call summoning him to meet the boss man, shoving both legs into one trouser leg in the excitement, with a passing fist pump before galloping down stairs.
If anyone comes across a text version can they post it please. I found it really hard to hear. Thanks.
Thrilled for Andy. he so deserves the honour.
Just realised that I'll actually be at the cinema seeing a film which I was looking forward to but has got terrible reviews and so will miss a lot of the start of the ceremony by the time I get home. Was hoping to watch it live. Guess I'll face to record it and watch until the early hours lol
WimbledonWestie
04-08-2016, 09:54
It doesn't start till midnight uk time, I think you'll make it.
Film starts at 9.30 (well half an hour of adverts start at 9.30) so I guess finished for midnight home for about 12.40/12.45 less adverts on films! I'll set the recording just incase :)
Posted on the newspaper thread but belongs here too
BT Sports (http://sport.bt.com/more-sport-hub/more-sport/andy-murray-named-flag-bearer-for-team-gb-at-olympics-opening-ceremony-S11364077310903)- Andy Murray fetched from bed to be told Great Britain flag bearer news
"I was just getting into bed at about 1115 - I was in my pants - and our team leader came and said, 'the chef de mission needs to speak to you'.
"I jumped out of bed, ran downstairs and Mark gave me the news. I was speechless.
Well I hope he made himself decent before going downstairs ;)
Haha oh god I'd hope so. Although at least he sleeps on pants of it could have been worse lol
Just realised that I'll actually be at the cinema seeing a film which I was looking forward to but has got terrible reviews and so will miss a lot of the start of the ceremony by the time I get home. Was hoping to watch it live. Guess I'll face to record it and watch until the early hours lolSuicide Squad? I'll be going to see that at least twice this weekend... And it has nothing at all to do with Margot Robbie!
How did you gues lol hope it's better than the reviews say
Still feeling angry! Out dog walking this morning, met up with a 'friend' (a big Fed fan) , said how delighted I was that Andy had been chosen as flag bearer for the GB team in Rio and she snapped "he's not British, he's Scottish!" If I'd had a free hand (one holding dog, other umberella) I'd have hit her!!
"We're blocking HRH" :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEVidYJnnCE
Seeing him in that picture, (and the other clips posted) surrounded by fellow sportspeople, am I the only one who really hopes he enjoys every moment of these Olympics, even if that clashes with the tennis a bit? He has sacrificed an awful lot for his sport, and picked himself up time after time after major knocks. He has a Gold Medal, and whilst another one would be nice, I hope he has a great time above all else.
He is so chuffed to be chosen isn't he.....
Margot Robbie another success story out of Neighbours......I still watch it :shamed:
supergran
04-08-2016, 12:51
"We're blocking HRH" :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEVidYJnnCE
Saw this on Twitter and posted it on Facebook. You've gotta love Andy.:rolling::worship::GBflag:
Rosalind
04-08-2016, 13:19
I feel he is a bit out of his comfort zone with being the centre of attention - a bit like at SPOTY this year. If they'd have asked him to serve a tennis ball with the flag pole spike, he would have had no trouble! I can't wait to see him on Friday night. Hands up how many people are going to be changing their FB pics, screensaves or whatever ? :GBflag:
Josephine
04-08-2016, 13:24
The instuctions were so confusing. No-one understood and then Princess Anne grabbed it to confuse things further. Up, down, what? Poor Andy!!
I feel he is a bit out of his comfort zone with being the centre of attention - a bit like at SPOTY this year. If they'd have asked him to serve a tennis ball with the flag pole spike, he would have had no trouble! I can't wait to see him on Friday night. Hands up how many people are going to be changing their FB pics, screensaves or whatever ? :GBflag:
Currently got him in his icebath clutching the Wimbledon Trophy, but might well change.
RoastLamb
04-08-2016, 13:46
So excited to see Andy as the flagbearer!!! It's funny I was talking about this with my husband in bed the night before it was announced and we both said it would HAVE to be him. So happy.
I feel for Genbrit tho' as their Olympics coverage is tape delayed but us Canucks have a live feed from the CBC and also our sports network TSN so we should get to see Andy in all his glory LIVE! :yahoo: (And Rafa too!)
LC the fan
04-08-2016, 13:55
Still feeling angry! Out dog walking this morning, met up with a 'friend' (a big Fed fan) , said how delighted I was that Andy had been chosen as flag bearer for the GB team in Rio and she snapped "he's not British, he's Scottish!" If I'd had a free hand (one holding dog, other umberella) I'd have hit her!!
Is she still a friend ???? Is she English and therefore not British ????? What a twit
LC the fan
04-08-2016, 13:59
What Wonderful News. I had no intention of watching the opening ceremony live but now - well needs must. And I know so many of us will be watching, glowing and sharing our pride in that wonderful young man.
And having announced publicly how focused he is on defending his title - you know something - I believe he will
Woah!
Mike Dickson @Mike_Dickson_DM
Del Potro v Djolovic in men's first round. Andy Murray v Viktor Troicki.
RoastLamb
04-08-2016, 14:11
Djoko vs Potty - BRUTAL!!!
Tasty first round doubles match.
Eleanor Crooks @EleanorcrooksPA
The Murrays will open their doubles campaign against Bellucci and Sa from Brazil
Stuart Fraser points out:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 7m7 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/761202490834583552)
Novak Djokovic's last Olympic match was losing to Juan Martin Del Potro in bronze medal match at London 2012. They play first round in Rio!
Head to Head 7:0
Year Name Round Surface Winning Player Losing Player Score
2015 Queen's SF Grass Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 6-3 7-6(4)
2014 Vienna SF Hard Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 6-4 6-3
2012 Monte Carlo Masters R32 Clay Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 6-0 6-3
2011 FO - RG R16 Clay Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 4-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 7-5
2009 Wimbledon R32 Grass Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 6-2 6-3 6-4
2009 Miami Masters R16 Hard Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 6-1 6-0
2008 St. Petersburg R32 Hard Andy Murray Viktor Troicki 6-3 6-3
Yet to take a set off Murray on hard.
Prospective route to gold.
R1 Troicki
R2 Monaco/Basic
R3 Paire
QF Ferrer
SF Nishikori/Monfils
F Djokovic
Almost legible.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpBZJj4WcAAFIMe.jpg
Doubles
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpBZCX7WcAALk_x.jpg
Anyone going to bed on Sunday
22.12
Viktor Troicki
Serbia
Andy Murray
Great Britain
So no defending champion on first then
Is this local time or BST?
Rosalind
04-08-2016, 14:46
Stuart Fraser points out:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 7m7 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/761202490834583552)
Novak Djokovic's last Olympic match was losing to Juan Martin Del Potro in bronze medal match at London 2012. They play first round in Rio!
am I allowed to laugh? ;)
roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 14:50
am I allowed to laugh? ;)
Yes a big laugh if world no1 goes out in the opening round
Sallydaisy
04-08-2016, 14:54
Prospective route to gold.
R1 Troicki
R2 Monaco/Basic
R3 Paire
QF Ferrer
SF Nishikori/Monfils
F Djokovic
I'd say that's ^^^ marginally better than his mate Rafa's route ...
;)
Rafael Plaza @Rafael_Plaza (https://twitter.com/Rafael_Plaza) 8m8 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Rafael_Plaza/status/761211328350588929)View translation
Potencial camino de Nadal al oro en #Rio2016 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Rio2016/Rio2016.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash)
R1 Delbonis
R2 Marchenko
R3 Simon
Q Goffin
SF Djokovic
F Murray
ITF tweeted:
ITF Olympic Tennis @OlympicsTennis
@duplagreska Saturday's order of play is expected later today
I know I am being exceptionally dense even for me, but I can't see Mr M in either the singles or doubles draw above - help....
roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 15:15
ITF tweeted:
If that's the case sorry folks, Google has mislead me, looked ok, times flags etc
Silverdee
04-08-2016, 15:17
I know I am being exceptionally dense even for me, but I can't see Mr M in either the singles or doubles draw above - help....
You're right, he's not there!
Andy's seeded 2 in both draws, so look to the bottom right for his name.
Official draw. (http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/draws)
Andy's seeded 2 in both draws, so look to the bottom right for his name.
It mus be my iPad, I can only see the left hand side of both draws. Where did you get the draw from?
Silverdee
04-08-2016, 15:20
It mus be my iPad, I can only see the left hand side of both draws. Where did you get the draw from?
I can only see left too
roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 15:22
It mus be my iPad, I can only see the left hand side of both draws. Where did you get the draw from?
http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/draws
If that's the case sorry folks, Google has mislead me, looked ok, times flags etc
Someone just tweeted ITF asking if google schedule was correct, replied it wasn't.
Found the Rio App in the App Store. Assume there is an Android one as well.
So am I right Mr M has got 24 hours between the opening ceremony and his first match, and both the opening matches are a reasonable deal?
so excited for the Olympics !!!
Even with all the controversy surrounding Rio , Im still looking forward to watching as much as I can
Ive always loved the games !!!!
Wont get to see Andys 1st match as I will be at a wedding ( hubby is the Best Man , so cant wiggle out of it ) :lol:
GOOD LUCK TEAM GB :GBflag:
& GOOD LUCK TO MY TEAM CANADA !!!!!
Hmmm looks like joker has the worse draw don't you think?
Also I wonder what Kyle's remit will be when he (hopefully) wins his first two matches? :hmm:
:battle::pillows::battle::pillows::battle::pillows :
lovetennis
04-08-2016, 17:34
Andy looks to have the best half of the draw to me, not that it matters too much. He can take on anyone and win
There is now a thread for men's doubles and mixed doubles here - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2290-RIO-OLYMPICS-Doubles-and-mixed-doubles&p=162118#post162118
Thread for ladies singles and doubles here - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2291-RIO-OLYMPICS-Women-s-singles-and-doubles
This thread will be predominantly for men's singles and general chat on the Olympic tennis.
These links are also in the first post of this thread
ITF Olympic site - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/
Draws - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/draws
Schedule - http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule
Rio Olympics tennis site - https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis
From You Tube... Andy Murray Struggles with Olympic Flag Bearing Duties.............:laugh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDXOlF8Sl5A
Sallydaisy
04-08-2016, 18:02
Hmmm looks like joker has the worse draw don't you think?
Also I wonder what Kyle's remit will be when he (hopefully) wins his first two matches? :hmm:
:battle::pillows::battle::pillows::battle::pillows :
Since when did Synchronised Pillow Fighting become an Olympic sport ????????????????
:pirate: :lol:
Is there an oop for the first day out - apart from the incorrect google one? On the Rio site it says that oops will be out the evening before.
These links are also in the first post of this thread
Have them all bookmarked! Thank you!
Is it wrong that I smirked at Dojoko v Delpo!
Mon Delpo
GB Tennis live press conference
https://www.youtube.com/embed/KWYJIbD_zf0
Andy confirms he will be playing both first round matches on Sunday.
Press conference can be watched again here. Starts at about 16:30. Wasn't much point Heather, Jo or Kyle being there. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWYJIbD_zf0&feature=youtu.be&t=995
roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 20:43
Andy confirms he will be playing both first round matches on Sunday.
Confirms what I was expecting, top half Saturday, bottom half Sunday
roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 20:45
Is there an oop for the first day out - apart from the incorrect google one? On the Rio site it says that oops will be out the evening before.
That means not till late on Friday, our time!
Andy doing tricks for the BBC (https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/761293569923620865)
I'm guessing that there aren't many djoko fans on here. I am a fan (sorry) but mainly I'm a fan of great matches. So soon after his injuries I doubt that if Delpo won in the first round he could make it all the way to the final. I am a big Delpo fan too. I was lucky enough to see him at Wimbledon this year and at the wells tour finals in the past. But what a want more is a great tournament and a fantastic competitive match for the gold. So I may be alone, but I hope that Djokovic makes it to the gold match. To be beaten by Andy of course :) hey I have a favourite
RosieBear
04-08-2016, 21:38
I'm guessing that there aren't many djoko fans on here. I am a fan (sorry) but mainly I'm a fan of great matches. So soon after his injuries I doubt that if Delpo won in the first round he could make it all the way to the final. I am a big Delpo fan too. I was lucky enough to see him at Wimbledon this year and at the wells tour finals in the past. But what a want more is a great tournament and a fantastic competitive match for the gold. So I may be alone, but I hope that Djokovic makes it to the gold match. To be beaten by Andy of course :) hey I have a favourite
I like Nole well enough, and am really hoping for a Andy/Novak final - just love watching these two square up in an epic, and yeah, of course Andy for gold. I never hope for avoidances or soft options, Andy's big wins mean what they do because they came against the very top guys.:thumbup:
I couldn't agree more. Also for furthering interest in tennis it would be great it the number 1 and 2 fought it out for the gold and the two won it. Just another victory on his way to becoming number 1 :)
Andy in his press conference talking about Orlando Bloom. :shamed: ;) :big grin:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpC8ydBWYAAZJYn.jpg
Someone had to bring up Scottish independence in it! How just how was that a relevant question!
Saturday's OOP (https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results)
Kyle, Heather, Dom & Colin, Heather & Jo on the schedule but it looks as if only Heather's singles match is on a televised court.
Rosalind
04-08-2016, 22:40
Andy doing tricks for the BBC (https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/761293569923620865) nice hips !:fanning:
Kyle v Jordan Thompson second on Ct8 on Saturday starting at 3pm UK. Not a TV court.
It would seem all the flag carriers have not been scheduled to play on Saturday.
nice hips !:fanning:
I agree :lol:
Hes really good at it too !!!
Andy in his press conference talking about Orlando Bloom. :shamed: ;) :big grin:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpC8ydBWYAAZJYn.jpg
Oh my , Andy looks so handsome there !!!!!
Since when did Synchronised Pillow Fighting become an Olympic sport ????????????????
:pirate: :lol:
LOL
Not sure if I was clear but? I guess I was trying to say FIGHT like hell and keep him on court, and at least wear him out.
If you can't win it.
Hmmm (pillow fighting):hmm::hmm::hmm:
Although what a ****** good sport that would be to watch.:swingin::pillows::pillows::swingin:
You want to have a go at wording the 1st draught of the letter to the Olympic
committee suggesting it ??
If thy don't run with it we could always suggest that all competitors are covered
in Golden syrup. But before we let that cat out the bag we should buy a load of shares
in Tate and Lyle eh?
Might help pay for these tickets that keep going up in price.;)
:cauldron:
Thanks for the reply:flowers:
P air
I'll be staying up to watch the opening ceremony. Looking forward to watching Andy bringing in the flag, especially after trying to hide Princess Anne out of the photo shoot.
Silverdee
05-08-2016, 08:23
Saturday's OOP (https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results)
Kyle, Heather, Dom & Colin, Heather & Jo on the schedule but it looks as if only Heather's singles match is on a televised court.
Do you know which courts are televised?
Josephine
05-08-2016, 08:26
I'll be staying up to watch the opening ceremony. Looking forward to watching Andy bringing in the flag, especially after trying to hide Princess Anne out of the photo shoot.
She was the one pulling the flag down and causing all the trouble. Bloody Royals.
I like Nole well enough, and am really hoping for a Andy/Novak final - just love watching these two square up in an epic, and yeah, of course Andy for gold. I never hope for avoidances or soft options, Andy's big wins mean what they do because they came against the very top guys.:thumbup: I'm a big DelPo fan so I would be cheering for him whoever he was playing (except Andy of course, and probably Rafa) .... so I can't wish for a Nole v Andy final here I'm afraid. GO DELPO!!
EDIT: But I agree, I do like to watch the best play the best.
themass15
05-08-2016, 09:21
I'm with you here Caro. Delpo/Rafa are my favourite players after Andy. Would love to see Delpo pull off the W and I am sure most of the crowd would be behind him.
Saturday's OOP (https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results)
Kyle, Heather, Dom & Colin, Heather & Jo on the schedule but it looks as if only Heather's singles match is on a televised court.
:shocked: This is the Olympic games I can't believe that they have'nt got all the courts televised :shocked:
If you saw Bardot's picture of the tennis site, you'd have seen that they just have a load of courts separated by fencing, not suitable for cameras at all.
LC the fan
05-08-2016, 10:05
Oh my , Andy looks so handsome there !!!!!
Handsome in the piccy and pretty sexy with the hips...wow
The beeb haven't mentioned tennis in their coverage schedule. I hope they do show some. I haven't got broadband at home and want to watch Delpo/Nole match and well as all of our players.
She was the one pulling the flag down and causing all the trouble. Bloody Royals.
Actually she was laughing with Andy and looked very laid back about it.
The beeb haven't mentioned tennis in their coverage schedule. I hope they do show some. I haven't got broadband at home and want to watch Delpo/Nole match and well as all of our players.
It's worth investing in a Radio Times. The Beeb most definitely do mention tennis in their schedule although much will be live on the red button channels which I guess we'll have to check day to day.
I regard Andy as Grandson No 4 and as with the other three, I hate to see people laughing at him (with him is ok) and that includes the Royals!
traveller7
05-08-2016, 11:29
So chuffed for Andy was surprised he had accepted due to potential play next day but as he is not playing til Sunday it makes sense. It obviously means a lot to him.
Im working tonight but will be home in time to see the ceremony so excited!
Josephine
05-08-2016, 11:38
I know she wasn't laughing at him - but when Andy originally put the flag in the right place she pulled it down and then stooped down - so she caused all the confusion. And all the faces she was making were at the daft photographer's instructions not Andy! But of course on video it looks like Andy she is sort of mocking.
****** journalists, ****** media and ****** Royals!
exislander
05-08-2016, 11:51
The beeb haven't mentioned tennis in their coverage schedule. I hope they do show some. I haven't got broadband at home and want to watch Delpo/Nole match and well as all of our players.
Looks like tennis will be on red button/BBC 4 channels so some will be covered.
roytennisfan
05-08-2016, 12:30
Kyle v Jordan Thompson second on Ct8 on Saturday starting at 3pm UK. Not a TV court.
It would seem all the flag carriers have not been scheduled to play on Saturday.
What no camera at all, not even like the challengers? Seems crazy if that is true and not available on the net
roytennisfan
05-08-2016, 12:34
If you saw Bardot's picture of the tennis site, you'd have seen that they just have a load of courts separated by fencing, not suitable for cameras at all.
What, why is it not possible to do it like the challengers where many don't even have seats and they put a fixed camera up, it's pretty small and easy to do
Do you know which courts are televised?
5 courts, centre and 1-4.
Another tennis player becomes flag bearer. Gilles Muller has been chosen to carry the flag for Luxembourg. Seems like a good guy so well deserved.
themass15
05-08-2016, 13:17
The beeb haven't mentioned tennis in their coverage schedule. I hope they do show some. I haven't got broadband at home and want to watch Delpo/Nole match and well as all of our players.
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!
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 ?
Personally for the first time in my life I have zero enthusiasm for them,wish Andy n Jamie well but otherwise don't really care
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