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Del Potro has ben awarded a wild card.
A lot of discussion about delpos wildcard. Admittedly I am a Delpo fan. But even if I wasn't I would have to side with Andy and Raffa on this one. Raffa pointed out that Delpo was a form us open champion (therefore deserve it) and Murray said that his low ranking was injury related (which it is) and without injuries he would be seeded. It is for those who deserve it and he does. As for Johnson saying that it could take opportunity from an American, whilst this is true, he could take one from anyone. It's not the USTA'splace to create a draw to protect their players. If you get him and he beats you then you weren't good enough. I'm sure djoko wasn't happy getting him in the first round. But that is no reason to not reward a deserving player. Nor is it reason enough to deprive fans of what could be great matches. A bit of a strange comment from Steve. But well done to the USTA
Anyone with an iPad without Sky Sports want to borrow my Sky log on for the next few weeks. In exchange for using remote record to record Mr M's matches for me. I am going to be without Internet from the 29th to the 4th Sept.you will be able to watch Cincinatti and US Open on Sky Go.
In case anyone missed the news Sky Sports have relinquished the broadcasting rights to the US Open (https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jul/07/sky-sports-us-open-tennis-premier-league-formula-one-open-golf) and it will be shown on Eurosport as from this year. Great, more Simon Reed. :facepalm:
JAMES4578
17-08-2016, 19:24
Anyone with an iPad without Sky Sports want to borrow my Sky log on for the next few weeks. In exchange for using remote record to record Mr M's matches for me. I am going to be without Internet from the 29th to the 4th Sept.you will be able to watch Cincinatti and US Open on Sky Go.
In case anyone missed the news Sky Sports have relinquished the broadcasting rights to the US Open (https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jul/07/sky-sports-us-open-tennis-premier-league-formula-one-open-golf) and it will be shown on Eurosport as from this year. Great, more Simon Reed. :facepalm:
Indeed heard Sky had relinquished the rights and will need to make with do with Eurosport, pretty sure that Eurosport is not available via Sky Go.
Found this on Eurosport - http://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/us-open/2016/eurosport-to-serve-up-best-ever-coverage-of-us-open-live-and-exclusively_sto5723812/story.shtml
Eurosport, the UK’s home of Grand Slam tennis, is to bring tennis fans the best ever coverage of the US Open with more than 200 hours exclusively live as history maker Andy Murray, the first tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles, targets back-to-back Grand Slams.
All the action from 29 August to 11 September will be shown live and exclusively on Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2 and the Eurosport Player which, for the first time in the UK, will show live action from 12 match courts so tennis fans can enjoy unparalleled coverage on multiple devices, when and where they want.
A stellar presenter line-up has been secured for the US Open with Rob Curling at the helm alongside former British No. 1 players Greg Rusedski and Annabel Croft. Grand Slam champions Pat Cash, Mats Wilander and Mary Pierce will be joined in Flushing Meadows by Andrew Castle, Mark Petchey, Jo Durie and Catherine Whitaker with Simon Reed, Frew McMillan and Chris Bradnam on commentary duties.
If one subscribes to Eurosport for a month then one will get 12 courts which is more than Sky covered on the red button. And they have got Mark Petchey.
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 09:12
A lot of discussion about delpos wildcard. Admittedly I am a Delpo fan. But even if I wasn't I would have to side with Andy and Raffa on this one. Raffa pointed out that Delpo was a form us open champion (therefore deserve it) and Murray said that his low ranking was injury related (which it is) and without injuries he would be seeded. It is for those who deserve it and he does. As for Johnson saying that it could take opportunity from an American, whilst this is true, he could take one from anyone. It's not the USTA'splace to create a draw to protect their players. If you get him and he beats you then you weren't good enough. I'm sure djoko wasn't happy getting him in the first round. But that is no reason to not reward a deserving player. Nor is it reason enough to deprive fans of what could be great matches. A bit of a strange comment from Steve. But well done to the USTA
Totally agree JerryD.
Somebody call the wambulance for Steve Johnson. What a whinger. Didn't know much about him til a week ago - but he had a major hissy fit against Andy in Rio over a line call that wasn't even bad, and then said DelPo shouldn't get a wild card.:grrr: Not overly impressed. Of course it's only right DelPo got a WC as a former champ and overcoming so much adversity. Shame on Steve Johnson for running scared like a little chicken, and well done Andy and Rafa for supporting DelPo :thumbup:
It's just disrespectful, to q guy who has earned respect coming back the way he has time and time again. Other players have said they don't know if they would have been able to. I was pleased with Andy and raffa's responses. No word word from djoko because he's not in cinci but I imagine he would agree with them
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Berdych out of the US Open with appendicitis.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqUTigmXYAAVhdm.jpg
lovetennis
20-08-2016, 16:59
Berdych out of USO with appendicitis
Hehe you beat me to it Bardot
Don't like the guy, but wouldn't wish that on him. He's not having a lot of luck at the moment. Speedy recovery.
Didn't Rafa recover quite quickly from his op for appendicitis? Good luck Tomas and speedy recovery.
I used to really like berdych. The. One year at the world tour finals he was continually moaning about one thing and then another in a match with Andy. Ended up insisting on one of the balls being removed from the game saying it was soft. Something Murray didn't agree with. Then last year when he was trying to practice at the world tour finals, there was a malfunction with the speakers that meant interviews with people in the Barclays fan lounge was being broadcast into the practice court, and insanely loud. Rather than pulling the diva I expected, he just got on with it, after a while when it kept distracting him he laughed it off. Then still put in time with the fans. Then this year at Wimbledon he came down through the queue meeting fans. My option of him has improved. So I have to say I'm sorry for him that he can't compete in the last major of the year or have a good session with his new coach. It may also reduce his chances of making the finals.
Surely he should be having immediate surgery in Cincy. Appendix can burst within a couple of days.
Maybe it's just grumbling at the moment. Don't they use keyhole surgery for appendix removal these days?
Maybe it's just grumbling at the moment. Don't they use keyhole surgery for appendix removal these days?
When I had mine out I didn't have keyhole - it depended on which day of the week I had appendicitis - some surgeons did it and others did not.
Surely he should be having immediate surgery in Cincy. Appendix can burst within a couple of days.
When Raffa had his there were drugs they could give him at first to reduce the inflamation. He was able to put off surgery.
When Raffa had his there were drugs they could give him at first to reduce the inflamation. He was able to put off surgery.
I think his was more rumbling than full blown to start with.
Oh. I wonder if that is what is wrong with Tomas. Mine never rumbled. It came on and on less than 12 hours ruptured as they were removing it. No tiny keyhole scar for me lol
Rosalind
20-08-2016, 21:47
Some how I think these guys don't go through the same trials and tribulations as we do regarding hospital waiting lists and second rate surgeons! ;)
banskogirl
20-08-2016, 21:58
Didn't Rafa recover quite quickly from his op for appendicitis? Good luck Tomas and speedy recovery.
If he could play as well as Rafa afterwards I'm sure he'd be happy!
themass15
20-08-2016, 23:49
Bad luck for Tomas. Hope he is able to play again soon. Not getting any younger.
HoopGirl
21-08-2016, 22:04
If he could play as well as Rafa afterwards I'm sure he'd be happy!
Didn't Nadals appendectomy lead to his lull from the top of the game?
Or have I muddled it up with something else?
Yes, you're right. After his appendix op Rafa lost his confidence and played poorly for months.
Cilic's win in Cincinnati means he's up to seventh seed and could be drawn to meet Andy in the quarter-final.
Top 8 seeds.
1. Djokovic
2. Murray
3. Wawrinka
4. Nadal
5. Raonic
6. Nishikori
7. Cilic
8. Thiem
traveller7
21-08-2016, 23:15
I wouldn't wish that on anyone having had emergency appendix operation last year.
Mr M has won Queen's for the 5th time, Wimbledon for the 2nd time, The Olympic Singles Gold Medal for the 2nd time. Cilic was playing a Murray with a completely empty tank. The only person who should be seriously worried about last nights result is Raonic. He didn't even manage to take even a set off a completely knackered Murray. I am not worried about Murray meeting Cilic in the US Open one whit (or no more so than usual). For anyone other than Djokovic to beat Murray, Murray has to be sick or exhausted.
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This thread has been closed though .... :confused::confused: Any idea why??
Neil Harman attempting to make himself relevant again. ;)
Neil Harman @Neil_Harman57
Hearing there may be a fascinating pre-tournament twist in the story of the men's singles at this year's US Open. I'm saying no more.
themass15
22-08-2016, 15:13
Does that mean Djoko is pulling out?
Could be .................... now that would be interesting for all sorts of reasons.
Federer retiring??? The speculation could be endless.
Any other thoughts?
traveller7
22-08-2016, 15:54
As long as its nothing negative about Andy I dont really care!
I just hope it's not the 'D' word again. It's not good for our sport, any sport in fact.
themass15
22-08-2016, 16:16
Not long to find out
Indeed heard Sky had relinquished the rights and will need to make with do with Eurosport, pretty sure that Eurosport is not available via Sky Go.
I've just checked my SkyGo and I DO get Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2.
RosieBear
22-08-2016, 16:58
Federer retiring??? The speculation could be endless.
Any other thoughts?
Maybe Simon Reed is planning to say something nice about Andy :shocked:
themass15
22-08-2016, 17:28
Guess it is something quite major otherwise why tweet it
lovetennis
22-08-2016, 17:48
Neil Harman, you tease. Says it's a twist. Federer playing afterall, despite previously saying he was done for the year?? Djokovic not playing? No doubt we'll have to wait for some kind of announcement
They are making it a mixed tournament and the women will play with the men!;)
WimbledonWestie
22-08-2016, 18:08
Aw I was going with the fed playing one. Prob not as exciting as we think. Maybe Stan not playing- think he and Harman are quite pally.
They are using ball dogs instead of ball kids?
WimbledonWestie
22-08-2016, 19:21
^a role for Maggie and Rusty then lol
^a role for Maggie and Rusty then lol:rolling:
Sallydaisy
22-08-2016, 19:28
They are using ball dogs instead of ball kids?
^a role for Maggie and Rusty then lol
OOOOH! Hacker the Heinz57, Pierre the Poodle (Nole's pooch), Rusty and Maggie Mayhem.
That'd be quite a sight ... would need an umpire with a sense of humour ... Molay would do!
Neil Harman attempting to make himself relevant again. ;)
I really hate it when people do that. Either say it, or keep quiet.
Del Potro is going to be seeded.......instead of Steve Johnson. ;)
Lol Bardot. It probably won't be interesting at all. Maybe that there is a roof
There is a roof. It's completed.
I know. I meant perhaps that was his 'news'
themass15
22-08-2016, 21:06
Del Potro is going to be seeded.......instead of Steve Johnson. ;) I wish!
WimbledonWestie
22-08-2016, 21:15
I did wonder if the US open had some sort of bye law that wd allow them to seed Delpo in the way that Wimbledon have their grass formula. That wd certainly be a twist.
Del Potro is going to be seeded.......instead of Steve Johnson. ;)
:laugh:
Del Petro will play Nole in the first round? :)
Neil Harman attempting to make himself relevant again. ;)
I think he is going to write something and this is a way to try and get people to read it. ;)
I just hope it's not the 'D' word again. It's not good for our sport, any sport in fact.totally disagree every druggy caught is a positive step, meaningful bans another. It's the ones not caught or getting off with slap on wrist who kill the credibility of sport
jackie55
23-08-2016, 11:13
Do we know when the main draw is for the US Open to see who Andy will be playing :tennis:
Do we know when the main draw is for the US Open to see who Andy will be playing :tennis:
The draw is on Friday at 4.30pm UK.
The 32 seeds were announced today. Andy will be drawn to meet one of seeds 25-32 in the third round and 13-16 in the fourth round. Andy could face Nick Kyrgios at a slam for the fifth time in 2 years.
http://i64.tinypic.com/54gfab.png
Should there be any withdrawals, Troicki, Sousa, Muller & Fognini are the next highest ranked players.
sir coolerking
24-08-2016, 06:33
Looks to me like there's rather more potential trouble in the QF line up than the semis. Getting Thiem and Nishikori in Andy's half would be a bonus......not that Raonic actually seems to bother him that much anyway.
patmoren
24-08-2016, 14:17
there are also qualifiers in first/second round who are already warmed up and ready to go.
They are using ball dogs instead of ball kids?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK_83cnHbE4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUk4yYvK09k
The "Dream Team" reunited.
http://www.usopen.org/images/pics/misc/f_USTA103845_20160824__PS58915.jpg
scrapaddict
25-08-2016, 06:58
Not sure what Andy was thinking at that point -interesting expression!
I heard, on radio five live, Federer won't be there but does hope to be back for next year's Aussie Open.
themass15
25-08-2016, 07:53
I heard, on radio five live, Federer won't be there but does hope to be back for next year's Aussie Open.
Put on the BBC website yesterday.
Do hope Andy gets a good draw.
The "Dream Team" reunited.
http://www.usopen.org/images/pics/misc/f_USTA103845_20160824__PS58915.jpg
Who's coaching who? :lol:
Pure speculation but is Harman's earlier tweet a hint that Becker has been bunted by Novak? Yesterday Becker tweeted "Everything happens for a reason ...#word" and today Harman (for some reason) retweeted a tweet of Boris's this morning of him standing in front of a Frankfurt hotel. Becker has since tweeted "#NYC here we come ..." but he probably had already bought the tickets so might as well use them. :p ;)
Sallydaisy
25-08-2016, 14:33
Hmmm ... it's the 'twist' bit that bothers me.
Neil Harman @Neil_Harman57 Aug 22 (https://twitter.com/Neil_Harman57/status/767734917618888704) Hearing there may be a fascinating pre-tournament twist in the story of the men's singles at this year's US Open. I'm saying no more.
I guess all will be revealed soon enough.
It occurs to me that we need a thread to keep track of players and coaches ...
;)
:whistle:
I hate puzzles like this. They always worry me.
LC the fan
25-08-2016, 14:44
Don't think we have too much to worry about - at least Ivan is there and working.
Would love Delpo to do well this year and would especially love him to be in anybody's quarter but Andy's
Raonic hasn't got Becker has he...........:lol:
Maybe Del Potro has knabbed Boris :red devil:
Carole Bouchard @carole_bouchard 4m4 minutes ago
Djokovic and Cilic at practice on centre court. Björkman there with Marin. Vajda with Novak this time, not Becker.
WimbledonWestie
25-08-2016, 17:56
Pure speculation but is Harman's earlier tweet a hint that Becker has been bunted by Novak? Yesterday Becker tweeted "Everything happens for a reason ...#word" and today Harman (for some reason) retweeted a tweet of Boris's this morning of him standing in front of a Frankfurt hotel. Becker has since tweeted "#NYC here we come ..." but he probably had already bought the tickets so might as well use them. :p ;)
That's where my thoughts were heading too. Something about the way he was tweeting on Cincinatti felt a bit odd for another players coach.( Though Boris is odd Imo) and that tweet about everything for a reason really jumped out at me. Also he was all team Serbia at the Olympics and this week it was all team gb and how proud he was to live here. All a bit odd.
Suspect half the fun is in the speculating!
It's going to be so dull and trivial we won't notice unless Harman tells us. ;)
Andy practising on Armstrong with Dan Evans today.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CquRMW6WIAA0Ebf.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CquF20RUkAAWDCG.jpg
banskogirl
25-08-2016, 21:10
Getting exciting! :) Sorry not been on much lately, doing my usual of reading the posts to catch up and then not having time to stay on! Will definitely be making time for the next two weeks although only 4 weeks today until daughters wedding!
I think in the pic Andy is thinking Ivan's bum does look big in those shorts and as for the news that we don't know about I would rather it was something about Boris and not anything worse!
I was thinking the big news would be a Becker djoko split. Or a coaching announcement for Delpo
Apparently Djokovic required treatment on his wrist several times during practice today.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cqul1dmXEAARm4m.jpg
Oh dear well that's not good news
roytennisfan
25-08-2016, 22:01
Seems a bit dramatic that...several times! Hope it isn't Djok play acting
This is from yesterday and Djokovic receiving electrotherapy/ultrasound? treatment. Doesn't stop him being the loveable Djoker. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cqn4Zm9VYAAvIts.jpg
Seems a bit dramatic that...several times! Hope it isn't Djok play acting
Inclined to agree Roy. Surely that is the sort of info which leading players would try to keep private so as not to give additional hope to rivals?
RosieBear
26-08-2016, 09:16
Inclined to agree Roy. Surely that is the sort of info which leading players would try to keep private so as not to give additional hope to rivals?
I agree too, anor. Players keep their cards so close to their chests when it comes to injuries - baffling that Novak has been so overt. Maybe he realises that Andy is the man this summer, and is trying to take some pressure off himself.;)
I agree too, anor. Players keep their cards so close to their chests when it comes to injuries - baffling that Novak has been so overt. Maybe he realises that Andy is the man this summer, and is trying to take some pressure off himself.;)
Maybe he wants people to discuss that rather than something else.
HoopGirl
26-08-2016, 13:16
What's Harman doing now that he's in the know? I thought he was out in the cold after his misdemeanours.
Sallydaisy
26-08-2016, 15:00
:hmm:
kevin mitchell @kevinmitchell50 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/kevinmitchell50/status/769186684953133056) Stand by at the #USOpen2016 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/USOpen2016?src=hash) .@DjokerNole (https://twitter.com/DjokerNole) cancelled a training session this morning.
Will know more at the draw in about half an hour
patmoren
26-08-2016, 15:02
Wrists are such difficult injuries to put right, I feel sorry for Nole if this is the case.
Does anyone know if the draw is being televised?
The draw is being live streamed according to the website. I do not know if we can access it in the UK as it says USA only on their website. It may be this link but not sure yet - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/video/live.html
It says on the site that streaming is for US only
Serena has drawn Makarova in the first round, arguably the most dangerous floater. Is this is a sign of what's to come for the men? ;)
Josephine
26-08-2016, 15:35
Andy v Rosol 1st round, then Granollers or Monaco
Delpo avoided.
Nick McCarvel @NickMcCarvel
#Djokovic to take on Janowicz to start, then could play Vesely in 2R. Murray has Rosol. Del Potro meets countryman Schwartzman #usopen
Which half of the draw is Delpo in then? Interesting ............ Janowicz is not an easy first round opponent for Djoko and isn't Rosol the player that all the other players love to hate?
Weird way of doing the draw, reveal the first round matches but not where the seeds are placed.
Andy can only play Delpo in the SF.
Ben Rothenberg @BenRothenberg
Nadal on Djokovic's top half, Wawrinka (in Delpo quarter) down with Murray. #USOpen
Projected QFs.
Djokovic-Cilic
Nadal-Raonic
Thiem-Wawrinka
Nishikori-Murray
Josephine
26-08-2016, 15:44
No easy halfs or quarters!
Projected R4s.
Djokovic-Gasquet
Tsonga-Cilic
Nadal-RBA
Monfils-Raonic
Thiem-Ferrer
Kyrgios-Wawrinka(!)
Nishikori-Goffin
Lopez-Murray
R4 and Quarters could be worse.
kenny009uk
26-08-2016, 15:51
What a great draw for Andy
Very pleased with that.
What a great draw for Andy
Very pleased with that.
Yes and sort off, straight forward looking draws like this worry the bejeezers oot me :lol:
Andy v Rosol 1st round, then Granollers or Monaco
Argentina lurking again!
Andy's prospective route:
R1: Rosol
R2: Granollers/Monaco
R3: Simon
R4: Lopez(Dimitrov)
QF: Nishikori
SF: Wawrinka
F: Djokovic
That's really much better than it might have been. I suppose SF could be either Delpo or Stan though.
Nishikori's route to a possible QF with Andy.
R1: Becker
R2: Qualifier/Qualifier
R3: Kohlschreiber/Mahut
R4: Goffin/Karlovic
Djokovic's route:
R1: Janowicz
R2: Vesely/Qualifier
R3: Klizan(Youzhny)
R4: Gasquet(Isner)
QF: Cilic(Tsonga)
SF: Nadal
F: Murray
RosieBear
26-08-2016, 16:04
Fantastic! Can't wait see Andy mix it with Rosol again - hope more sparks fly :battle::battle::battle:
How he plays, not who he plays is my mantra, so totally happy with the draw as always.:thumbup:
How he plays, not who he plays is my mantra, so totally happy with the draw as always.:thumbup:
Quite right as Andy's better than the lot of them!
Wawrinka arguably with the toughest draw:
R1: Verdasco
R2: Kudla/Qualifier
R3: Zverev
R4: Kyrgios
QF: Del Potro/Thiem
SF: Murray
F: Djokovic
Nadal to the QF on the other hand:
R1: Istomin
R2: Robert/Seppi
R3: Pouille
R4: Bautista Agut
QF: Raonic
SF: Djokovic
F: Murray
I agree, that does look like a tricky draw for Stan - not so bad for Rafa. I think it's quite a tricky draw for Djoko too - certainly, a few potential banana skins lurking there.
The other Brits first rounds:
Edmund v Gasquet
Bedene v Kyrgios
Evans v Ram
The other Brits first rounds:
Edmund v Gasquet
Bedene v Kyrgios
Evans v Ram
Hmm - not easy for any of them. I believe if Andy makes the final, he will be only the fourth player in history to have reached all four Major finals in a calendar year - the others being Laver, Federer and Djokovic - elite company indeed! Go Andy!!
For me, the only concern in the first 4 rounds is Dimitrov who always gives Andy a tough match even when he's not playing well (Miami this year) and now that he's recovered some form I expect him to make round 4.
Shame Kyle has such a difficult first round.
roytennisfan
26-08-2016, 16:42
Shame Kyle has such a difficult first round.
Yes Kyle hasn't had much luck with some draws, Dan more fortunate Ram is lower ranked although he will have crowd backing, don't fancy Aljaz chances
Shame Kyle has such a difficult first round.
True, though if Gasquet plays anything like he did yesterday (woeful!) against Millman, Kyle has every chance!
The other Brits first rounds:
Edmund v Gasquet
Bedene v Kyrgios
Evans v Ramdon't think any those Brit's will be making in to my dream team
Might be a good time for Kyle to play Gasquet who looked to be struggling when he lost in straight sets to John Millman yesterday in Winston-Salem and Evo pushed him close on Monday.
If they win their first round matches then Del Potro and Johnson will play each other in the second round. :thumbup:
Think that's quite a good deal. Mind you after what he has achieved this year, anything else is a bonus as far as I am concerned. I take it we are still non the wiser as to Harman's teaser?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqzMUl-WEAAIHjP.jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqzMVjDXgAIUVI-.jpg
Josephine
26-08-2016, 17:14
Think Dimitrov quite likely to come through in that quarter too. And he has Dani as coach now so that could be a testing one, if it happens.
Rafa has a pretty straightforward draw up to QF and would expect him to beat Raonic based on R's performance in Cinci anyway.
lovetennis
26-08-2016, 17:49
Pretty happy with Andy's draw. He has no-one to fear. Possible Delpo semi but will be interesting to see how he fares after his Olympic run.
roytennisfan
26-08-2016, 17:52
Russell Fuller @russellcfuller 19m19 minutes ago
Djokovic says his wrist injury was an issue in Rio. It's "getting there" but he says he's not yet 100% fit. -Oh really nearer 0% by his antics?
Russell Fuller @russellcfuller 17m17 minutes ago
As for Wimbledon, where Djokovic hinted at physical prob after Querrey defeat, he now says it was a "private issue" which has been resolved
better not comment on this one, don't want to upset mods again
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lovetennis
26-08-2016, 18:19
So Djok says he's nearly 100% fit but has the trainer on in practice :confused: . All very strange. Has Boris been spotted with him in NYC?
So is this the "fascinating" twist Harman was so secretive about? What a loss to journalism he was not. :facepalm:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqzjO76WgAAU18F.jpg
roytennisfan
26-08-2016, 18:38
Oh what a p******, a real waste of space
WimbledonWestie
26-08-2016, 18:41
I doubt it.
RosieBear
26-08-2016, 18:44
:facepalm: Harman should either dish the dirt or bore off with his vanilla non-stories.
greatunclebulgaria
26-08-2016, 19:33
The other Brits first rounds:
Edmund v Gasquet
Bedene v Kyrgios
Evans v Ram
I can see Evo coming through but unfortunately none of the others :crying::crying::crying::crying:
I have never forgiven Harman for the fact that his plagiarism meant copies of the 2013 Wimbledon book had to be pulped. Fortunately I had mine. He was a dishonest, fool and it doesn't look like much has changed on the fool front.
I agree, Dimitrov will be a very tricky one! Gained form and now working with Dani V. ....
I have never forgiven Harman for the fact that his plagiarism meant copies of the 2013 Wimbledon book had to be pulped. Fortunately I had mine. He was a dishonest, fool and it doesn't look like much has changed on the fool front.
That was a stupid thing for him to do. I do miss his articles in the Times that had unique insider information though.
HoopGirl
26-08-2016, 20:52
That was a stupid thing for him to do. I do miss his articles in the Times that had unique insider information though.
Me too - I enjoyed them much more than Flatmans articles.
roytennisfan
26-08-2016, 21:14
Steppy has just qualified, bet nobody wants him in round1
Andy's half of the draw starts on Tuesday with the top half on Monday.
This is not what we want to hear. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cq0TJljWAAAL0rJ.jpg
What's Andy saying? I can only read half of the text on my screen.
Just the usual thing the top guys say - my opponent is dangerous.
What's Andy saying? I can only read half of the text on my screen.
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/10553413/andy-murray-insists-there-is-no-bad-blood-between-him-and-lukas-rosol) article with full quote.
Just the usual thing the top guys say - my opponent is dangerous.
I meant the getting along part. ;)
Steps draws Simon in the first round so is a possible third round opponent for Andy. :nailbiter: ;)
Andy will beat Step but it will be an exhausting encounter thinking of the last meeting. Go Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Josephine
27-08-2016, 10:03
Hope he won't have to play him!
LC the fan
27-08-2016, 10:55
Who has Delpo in their quarter
Who has Delpo in their quarter
He would meet Stan in. 1/4
Not sure how much I'll see next week, my cousin and husband arrive Tuesday - Sunday. Hope Andy will still be in after that.........:cauldron:
From Nial Smith Design.............I will post Andy's here & the others in the relevant players thread!:wave:
Nial Smith Design added 12 new photos to the album Tennis Album Covers with New York Connections - US Open 2016 — with Andy Murray and 4 others.
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14053969_1171583402908245_1557319849741952564_n.jp g?oh=1e20cb14a06751322f9dc317fe032321&oe=58470199
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:thumbup:
I apologise because this is totally off topic but can anyone tell me who the guy is who regularly sits next to Kim in Andy's box. Is he her brother?
Rosalind
27-08-2016, 19:47
I apologise because this is totally off topic but can anyone tell me who the guy is who regularly sits next to Kim in Andy's box. Is he her brother?
I also wonder this - he's really tall, right?
Rosalind
27-08-2016, 19:48
I don't know where to post but I have been sent a promo code for Eurosport 1 month at £1 (so suitable for viewing us open). After it rises to £6.99 but it seems you cancel. Is anyone interested? I could forward to you.
I also wonder this - he's really tall, right?
Yes, I think so - any ideas?
Rosalind
27-08-2016, 20:02
Yes, I think so - any ideas?
no but I don't think it's her brother as a picture of him doesn't seem to match (and I think he's in the army and this guy seems to have an easier life as he's always watching tennis! :) ) (see link)
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kim+sears+brother+scott&view=detailv2&&id=C8E68BDD8D470742AADE7991F091E388F71C9FDD&selectedIndex=10&ccid=bEVgnH%2bx&simid=608002988960649015&thid=OIP.M6c45609c7fb1dcdc60dbf7fed141d119o0&ajaxhist=0
lovetennis
27-08-2016, 20:17
I don't know where to post but I have been sent a promo code for Eurosport 1 month at £1 (so suitable for viewing us open). After it rises to £6.99 but it seems you cancel. Is anyone interested? I could forward to you.
Would be interested Rosalind. Could you pm me? Many thanks
lovetennis
27-08-2016, 20:22
I apologise because this is totally off topic but can anyone tell me who the guy is who regularly sits next to Kim in Andy's box. Is he her brother?
Is this him? http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Andy+Murray/Josh+Murray He is part of Andy's management team, his name is Josh Murray (no relation)
Is this him? http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Andy+Murray/Josh+Murray He is part of Andy's management team, his name is Josh Murray (no relation)
Mystery solved - thanks for that.
roytennisfan
27-08-2016, 21:48
Kyle is the only Brit playing in the men's singles opening day and he is first on court5 at 4pm Monday (also Jo in ladies on Monday)
To put myself in the mood, I've just been watching the final of this year's Wimbledon. How well did Andy play? :cheer: More of that over the next two weeks would do very nicely thank you, Champ!
traveller7
28-08-2016, 13:47
I don't know where to post but I have been sent a promo code for Eurosport 1 month at £1 (so suitable for viewing us open). After it rises to £6.99 but it seems you cancel. Is anyone interested? I could forward to you.
Absolutely please PM me!
Has Boris been spotted practising with Djoko yet? He seems to have been conspicuous by his absence so far.
Sallydaisy
29-08-2016, 09:25
Has Boris been spotted practising with Djoko yet? He seems to have been conspicuous by his absence so far.
It's the school summer holidays; perhaps Boris is spending time with some of his brood???
;)
LC the fan
29-08-2016, 11:07
I don't know where to post but I have been sent a promo code for Eurosport 1 month at £1 (so suitable for viewing us open). After it rises to £6.99 but it seems you cancel. Is anyone interested? I could forward to you.
Yes please.... Can you forward to me
banskogirl
29-08-2016, 11:31
Has Boris been spotted practising with Djoko yet? He seems to have been conspicuous by his absence so far.
Yes I'm sure I saw a pic of him yesterday in the background..........
Bobo is there although it looks like he just got out of bed to collect the milk. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cq-fny1XgAEmjyp.jpg
tennis890
29-08-2016, 14:09
Bobo is there although it looks like he just got out of bed to collect the milk. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cq-fny1XgAEmjyp.jpg
:laugh::laugh:
oop for Monday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav
Kyle first up at 4.00 pm on court 5 against Dammit.
oop for Tuesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule8.html
Kyle has beaten Gasquet in 3 sets :clap: :clap:
Never seen this one coming but you can never trust a GEM
roytennisfan
29-08-2016, 18:56
Lacko has just retired so Kyle will meet Escobedo in R2, the winner is scheduled to meet Isner(20) in R3 but Isner just gone 2 sets down to Tiafoe...
it's getting interesting (R4 could be Novak)
scrapaddict
29-08-2016, 19:07
Very well done to Kyle - real confidence booster
Would love that code too if possible Rosalind!
I don't know where to post but I have been sent a promo code for Eurosport 1 month at £1 (so suitable for viewing us open). After it rises to £6.99 but it seems you cancel. Is anyone interested? I could forward to you.
Never seen this one coming but you can never trust a GEM
Do you still have your dammit parachute?
Do you still have your dammit parachute?
No couldn't find it
No couldn't find it
dammit
Rosalind
29-08-2016, 22:00
Would love that code too if possible Rosalind! I've since discovered that the codes are specific to the individual and don't work more than once. (another member tried it and as I'd already used it, it wouldn't work) Sorry I couldn't help you
A feel good story. 26 year old Jan Sitral ranked 226 from the Czech Republic having come through qualifying has just won his first grand slam (& ATP) match beating Mackenzie McDonald in 5 sets from 2 sets down. His career earnings are $124,221 and he's guaranteed $77,200 for reaching the second round where he plays Monfils.
david1610
30-08-2016, 02:03
Nole drops the second set!!!!
Djokovic won and then sang a Phil Collins song, when asked about his injury.
sir coolerking
30-08-2016, 07:48
What seemed odd is that Djokovic now seems to have a problem with his right wrist. His serving speeds were way down on normal but he came through ok in the end. He's most certainly not 100% at the moment, whether he will be in 2 weeks remains to be seen.
Josephine
30-08-2016, 08:13
Elbow - but he's fine really, I think.
sir coolerking
30-08-2016, 09:17
Well you say fine.........but Janowicz has barely played for 6 months. He's played 2 challengers in the last month, losing in the first round of the first before making the QF of the second. This is a player who is not match fit, but he still nicked a set from the Number 1. He might find Vesely and Youhzny offering significantly more opposition in the next couple of rounds.
JAMES4578
30-08-2016, 09:23
Had it been near the Janowicz of old certainly would've been a lot tougher but he has struggled the past few years even before the setback,Djokovic may have won comfortably enough in the end but looks like it wasn't that convincing.
Having saved 2 BPs on his serve to lead 3-2 in the first set, Djokovic took an MTO on his upper right arm. He immediately broke Janowicz's serve in the next game. Strange how often that happens.
Djokovic's next opponent Vesely stopped what would have been an even better story than Jan Satral. Qualifier Saketh Myneni was a point away from his first ATP/Slam win at the age of 28. He started cramping leading 4-2 in the 5th set. Somehow he held serve to lead 5-2 (Vesely was also struggling) then had a MP on Vesely's serve which he appeared to win on a DF but the out call was overruled by the umpire (no hawkeye) and Vesely saved the MP with his next serve. Myneni struggled on in agony but didn't win another game and lost the set 5-7. Lucky Vesely although it may be lucky Djokovic given how much Jiri was struggling at the end. The match lasted 3:47.
Of the 32 matches played, 11 went to five sets which seems high.
sir coolerking
30-08-2016, 11:10
Of the 32 matches played, 11 went to five sets which seems high.
As I was watching all the scores I noticed how many 5 setters there were too. I wonder if it was maybe down to the heat as players struggled to maintain form for long periods.
lovetennis
30-08-2016, 12:12
Well no wonder Djokovic is having trouble with both arms/wrists, all that silly gesturing to the crowd at the end is wearing them out :barmy: It's become very tiresome but I don't expect he will stop
Well no wonder Djokovic is having trouble with both arms/wrists, all that silly gesturing to the crowd at the end is wearing them out :barmy: It's become very tiresome but I don't expect he will stop
Post of the day! :clap: :clap:
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 19:30
Getting interesting Tipsy 2-1 up against Querrey
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 19:36
Well no wonder Djokovic is having trouble with both arms/wrists, all that silly gesturing to the crowd at the end is wearing them out :barmy: It's become very tiresome but I don't expect he will stop
You put your left wrist in, your right arm out
left in, right out,
left in, right out
You the hokey cokey and your turn around
that's what the djok is all about
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 20:05
Getting interesting Tipsy 2-1 up against Querrey
Well Novak doesn't need to worry about Querrey, Tipsy has put him out 3 sets to 1
You put your left wrist in, your right arm out
left in, right out,
left in, right out
You the hokey cokey and your turn around
that's what the djok is all about
:laugh: :laugh: You are on form tonight Roy!!
angiebabez
30-08-2016, 20:22
Novak is a prize ****.....Fact!!!!
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 20:25
Shame Goffin gone out in 4 , bagled by Donaldson
Shocker from Goffin being bageled by Donaldson in the fourth set to lose the match. Donaldson thoroughly deserved the win and played Goffin off the court helped along the way by Goff's 17 double-faults. With Kohli retiring, Dr Ivo is the only seed remaining in Nishikori's section before the QF.
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 20:30
DelPo now playing on Armstrong against Schwartzman
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 20:34
Shocker from Goffin being bageled by Donaldson in the fourth set to lose the match. Donaldson thoroughly deserved the win and played Goffin off the court helped along the way by Goff's 17 double-faults. With Kohli retiring, Dr Ivo is the only seed remaining in Nishikori's section before the QF.
And he's lost the opening set to Lu, Ivo that is
This is a great stat. :shades: Giannessi has beaten Kudla 0-6 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-0 and apparently that is the lowest total number of games (36) in a 5 set match for at least 12 years.
Didn't see it but Coric had to retire after injuring his knee having been a break up (4-3) in the first set against Lopez.
So many retirements although why Kohli was playing with a stress fracture in his foot. He must have badly needed that first round prize money.
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 21:32
This is a great stat. :shades: Giannessi has beaten Kudla 0-6 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-0 and apparently that is the lowest total number of games (36) in a 5 set match for at least 12 years.
I saw that, has there ever been a 5 set match before where the player who lost the first set 6-0 won the 5th set 6-0, what a turnaround
roytennisfan
30-08-2016, 21:34
And he's lost the opening set to Lu, Ivo that is
Ivo has taken the second set and wait, this is not a surprise ....7-6 winning the tiebreak
The Steps danger has gone and replaced by an even bigger one in Simon who impressively whipped the old man in 6-3 6-1 6-4 in 1:51. He plays Lorenzi in the second round who beat Berlocq even more impressively 6-4 6-2 6-1 in 1:45. Meanwhile Granollers leads Monaco 7-6 7-6 after 2:02.
Granollers awaits the winner of Andy/Rosol having just beaten Monaco, 7-6(5) 7-6(2) 6-4 in 2:47. Pico seemed to be struggling with a foot injury.
Theim (glistening like a Tongan Olympic flag bearer due to the humidity ;)) beats John Millman 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-4 6-3 in 3:05.
oop for Wednesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav
Sallydaisy
31-08-2016, 17:33
Djokovic has a WalkOver into R3.
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/771037515088269312) Novak Djokovic through to the third round as Jiri Vesely withdraws #USOpen (https://twitter.com/hashtag/USOpen?src=hash)
Djokovic gets a break.
Ash Marshall @AMarshallSport
Jiri Vesely has been forced to withdraw from his second-round match today against Novak Djokovic with left forearm inflammation.
Feel sorry for Myneni.
Rats! If Vesely had been fit that could have been a real test for Djoko.
Not sure it's good for nole either gonna be Friday now before he plays, with his lack of matches lately you would think he's trying to find some form & Rhythm
Yeah I agree I think djoko would have preferred to get another match under his belt especially after injury and then a wobble in last round
Saying that, neither of the two opponents he could get in the third round would be likely to bother him.
roytennisfan
31-08-2016, 18:48
Isner just lost the tie break 12-10 so into a fourth set, can Darcis do a Wardy?
roytennisfan
31-08-2016, 18:55
Harrison has broken Raonic but has since been broken back
LC the fan
31-08-2016, 19:05
Delighted for Kyle, he is playing so confidently. In its way that takes a lot of pressure off Andy....it gives the papers something else to talk about...especially if Jo Konta wins as well
oop for Thursday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule10.html
Andy second on Ashe (not before 6.00 pm UK time)
Dan 4th on court 5 (following 2 ladies singles and one men's singles)
Naomi Broady - second on Louis Armstrong
WimbledonWestie
31-08-2016, 19:40
That's not great timing for me at all, won't be home til after 9! Should be able to cheer Dan though.
roytennisfan
31-08-2016, 21:34
Raonic has just lost second and third sets to Harrison each by 5-7 after winning first with a tiebreak
Sallydaisy
31-08-2016, 22:01
Raonic is out of the USO; Ryan Harrison wins 6-7, 7-5, 7-5, 6-1
JAMES4578
31-08-2016, 22:02
Harrison wind 6-1 in the 4th and big upset Raonic out,great match from Ryan! Didn't see much of this but apparently Milos has a few injuries,not sure the heat was so much a factor.
Harrison wind 6-1 in the 4th and big upset Raonic out,great match from Ryan! Didn't see much of this but apparently Milos has a few injuries,not sure the heat was so much a factor.
He wasn't injured he just didn't cope with the high humidity today Ryan was just in awesome form
How disappointing from Milos :sad:
No Way should he be losing to Ryan Harrison !!!!!!
Gutted for raonic. I really like him and was looking forward to him going deep. This humidity has got people today
Josephine
01-09-2016, 01:35
Djokovic will be delighted to be through to round 3. Time to let injuries recover. No energy expended in the terrible humidity. And Raonic out of his way too.
Jammy Djoko.
Sallydaisy
01-09-2016, 15:14
Weather ...
US Open Tennis @usopen 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/usopen/status/771341291699535872) WEATHER ALERT:
#Safarova (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Safarova?src=hash) vs. #Halep (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halep?src=hash) scheduled to begin on time in #Ashe (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashe?src=hash).
Match play on all remaining courts will be delayed. #usopen (https://twitter.com/hashtag/usopen?src=hash)
Does anyone know why people who have retired in the singles, for example Vesely and Dolgopolov, are then allowed to play in the doubles? Surely if you are not fit you shouldn't be allowed to play from that point on. I feel very sorry for S Myneni who lost to Vesely in 5. I'm sure he would have enjoyed playing Nole! Same with Dolgopolov retiring against Ferrer. Just seems odd.
Apparently at the US Open they have a roof policy where they will reopen the roof during a match if the weather clears. At Wimbledon once they have started playing under the roof the roof stays closed until the end of the match.
Does anyone know why people who have retired in the singles, for example Vesely and Dolgopolov, are then allowed to play in the doubles? Surely if you are not fit you shouldn't be allowed to play from that point on. I feel very sorry for S Myneni who lost to Vesely in 5. I'm sure he would have enjoyed playing Nole! Same with Dolgopolov retiring against Ferrer. Just seems odd.
I guess it is always possible for an injury/illness to improve/be different for a doubles match after retiring from singles. The doubles matches are at a different time/day etc.
Apparently at the US Open they have a roof policy where they will reopen the roof during a match if the weather clears. At Wimbledon once they have started playing under the roof the roof stays closed until the end of the match.
I tend to like that policy as all the slams are essentially outdoor tournaments and as far as possible should be played outdoors. Obviously the roof is a godsend when the weather turns inclement and allows matches etc to be completed and fans to see some tennis. I wonder how the players feel about the roof being reopened during a match?
I tend to like that policy as all the slams are essentially outdoor tournaments and as far as possible should be played outdoors. Obviously the roof is a godsend when the weather turns inclement and allows matches etc to be completed and fans to see some tennis. I wonder how the players feel about the roof being reopened during a match?
The problem is that the conditions are different underneath the roof - so it takes some adapting to. Also there would be an interruption in the match while the roof was reopened.
Yes it's a difficult one. But same circumstances apply to both players. And if rain comes mid match there is an interruption anyway and so on ad infinitum....the argument goes round in circles! Bottom line....we will have tennis regardless!
Sallydaisy
01-09-2016, 21:24
Love Brad's twitter commentary!!!
Brad Gilbert @bgtennisnation (https://twitter.com/bgtennisnation) 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/bgtennisnation/status/771456916165955584) Special K up 2 sets to 1 on new Nic name Silent K up a early break in the 4th this young fella as serious upside
... and dispensation of tennis advice and answers to questions ...
Brad Gilbert @bgtennisnation (https://twitter.com/bgtennisnation) 6m6 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/bgtennisnation/status/771456977734082560)
Brad Gilbert Retweeted Matthew Mondelli
Cramps
Matthew Mondelli @TripLe_EsPrEss0
@bgtennisnation In one word, why did Raonic lose?
:lol:
Amended oop for today - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav
Dan is now third on court 11 after one women's doubles (in progress) and one men's singles.
TizMurray
01-09-2016, 21:39
I tend to like that policy as all the slams are essentially outdoor tournaments and as far as possible should be played outdoors. Obviously the roof is a godsend when the weather turns inclement and allows matches etc to be completed and fans to see some tennis. I wonder how the players feel about the roof being reopened during a match?
The roof takes longer to open and close at Wimbledon so I guess that's why they avoid the interruption of re opening the roof once a match has started.
The roof takes longer to open and close at Wimbledon so I guess that's why they avoid the interruption of re opening the roof once a match has started.
Interestingly, there was a discussion earlier on Eurosport about the USO policy of reopening the roof during play, and either Pat Cash or Rusedski (senior moment...can't remember which one it was!) said they wouldn't have liked that if they were playing. Would be interesting to know what all the players think.
TizMurray
01-09-2016, 21:58
Interestingly, there was a discussion earlier on Eurosport about the USO policy of reopening the roof during play, and either Pat Cash or Rusedski (senior moment...can't remember which one it was!) said they wouldn't have liked that if they were playing. Would be interesting to know what all the players think.
Such interruptions can change the momentum in a match. Think back to 2012 and the Murray vs Federer Wimbledon final. Even a relatively short delay can change momentum. That's why players can get so irritated about MTO's if they think their opponent is 'swinging the led'.
Joao Sousa has just beaten Feliciano Lopez(16) 6-2 6-4 1-6 7-5. He was the seed drawn to meet Andy in the fourth round. Sousa plays the winner of Chardy/Dimitrov which has just started.
Was gutted for Lopez, I really like him and his game when it's on. He was defending a lot of points too. Quarter last year if I'm right
I'm watching Lorenzi/Simon (whilst keeping an eye on Evo) so nobody else has to. ;) Lorenzi was leading 2 sets to 1 and had 2 BPs leading 4-1 in the fourth and was up 40-0 at 4-2 but then lost the set in a tie-break and they're into a fifth. A gruelling match in the humidity with many long rallies which has taken 3:42 so far. Lorenzi started to cramp at the end of the fourth set.
Lorenzi chokes, serving a DF on MP at 5-4 in the fifth then a FH into the bottom of the net on the second MP. Simon is a freak of nature whose grinding is even better in the fifth hour. The match will be decided by a fifth set TB after 4:46.
............... and Lorenzi takes it. Have he and Andy played before?
Dan a break up in the fourth - c'mon Dan!
Andy will play Lorenzi in the third round after he outlasted Simon 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-7(1) 7-6(3) in 4:54. The cramping at the end of the fourth didn't seem to a problem in the fifth but it reappeared at the handshake. Exhausting watching, heaven knows what it was like to play but an incredibly high standard in the fifth set all things considered.
Andy & Lorenzi have played each other twice but a long time ago with Andy winning both. 2005 US Open qualifying and 2006 in Adelaide. This is Lorenzi's first slam 3rd round in 22 attempts at age 34.
Remarkable win from Evo against "future #1" Zverev. Take a bow. :clap:
Fabulous win for Dan! Who does he play next?
Four Brits through to the third round - how good is that?
Fabulous win for Dan! Who does he play next?
Wawrinka :yikes: C'mon Dan :cheer:
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