Jay Clarke

[Chelis]

The British Number 9 has been having a bad time.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40273822

It would be great if he received some positive messages.

[Stell]

I read about him and the racial abuse, yesterday. He now expects it to happen everyday, which is very sad to know.

[banskogirl]

Very sad :shamed: well done Jay for retweeting it.

[Alis]

Poor lad - no-one should have to put up with that.

[Linda]

There are so many morons on Twitter :sad:

[Alis]

Sadly, I don't do twitter or I would send Jay a positive message - I really hope others on here will.

[Teresa]

Can someone do an online card for him? I have a feeling this young man is going to be the next great hope. I also have this gut feeling that in future years a certain AM might be the coach sitting in the players box. Might be fantasy, but I rather like the idea.

[Stell]

Nice for him to get a wildcard for Wimbledon.

[Helen40]

He's only got a QWC, but better than nothing considering his ranking, age and the flack he's been getting recently.

[Helen40]

oh, and he's got a dubs MD WC with Wilbomb.

[Jan]

Jay has just beaten Marchenko 6-4 7-6(6) at Ilkley :clap::clap:

[patlowe]

Jay!! Well done!:clap::clap:

[anor]

Well done, Jay! :clap::clap:

[Golden Lady]

Fantastic win for Jay! He plays Marton Fucsovics of Hungary today in the quarter finals. Hope he wins as I will be there tomorrow for the semis!

[JAMES4578]

Good win, hope goes well for Jay in quarters!

[exislander]

Jay looked just a little outclassed losing 3-6 4-6 but a good performance.

[Teresa]

That's a shame. There was an article in The Telegraph suggesting they should have given him a WC for full Wimbledon not just QF. I am inclined to agree. The experience would be a great motivator for him.

[Golden Lady]

Jay looked just a little outclassed losing 3-6 4-6 but a good performance.

Yes I agree, was at Ilkley today and good to see this promising young man. His opponent was a class above tho at present & made it through to the final, which I think he'll win. Promising signs for Jay tho.

[Stell]

Jay's winning 6 - 3, 3 - 1 against Arevalo.

[Stell]

Jay wins his first Wimbledon qualifying round 6 - 3, 6 - 4.

[Teresa]

Well done. I really think he might be our next great hope.

[exislander]

Jay wins first set 6-4 from Elias Ymer. And takes the second in a tiebreak. Well done Jay!

[Jan]

Jay wins 6-4 7-6 :cheer::cheer:
Into FQR

[Teresa]

Well done. Hopefully the next round will be televised.

[exislander]

It will only be televised if it is on court 11 as that seems to be the only one that is.

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous for Jay, all the best in the final round!:cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

Jay takes the first set in his FQR match :clap:

[Stell]

Jay wins the first set 6 - 2.

[Jan]

And the second on a TB (11-9)
Into the third.

[JAMES4578]

Become tight in the 2nd but Jay in ascendancy, keep going!

[Teresa]

I am very confused (yes I know that's normal). I thought Qualifying was best of 3?

[Jan]

First two rounds are BO3, FQR is BO5!

[Teresa]

Did AM ever have to go through Wimbledon Qualifying?

[JAMES4578]

Did AM ever have to go through Wimbledon Qualifying?

Andy never went through qualifying, he got a wildcard as 18 year old in 2005 and reached 3rd R losing to Nalbandian in 5. Ofner took 3rd and 4th 6-4 so into decider come on Jay!

[DaveArneRiise]

Shame Clarke was two sets up , hopefully he doesn't run out of gas!

[Teresa]

Such a shame. He obviously did. Still a good learning experience.

[Jan]

Sooo close.

[angiebabez]

Why didnt jay get a main wildcard i wonder?

[Teresa]

Why didnt jay get a main wildcard i wonder?


I think he has been given one for the doubles. He will learn from this, and hopefully really get to grips with his fitness over the next year, and progress well enough to get a Main Draw Wildcard for next year.

I really think he is one to watch for the future.

[JAMES4578]

Pity for Jay but still showing he's one to look out for and should benefit from the experience.

[roytennisfan]

Jay is playing in semi funal at F35 tournament in Italy on clay, just lost first set though 3-6 to Basso

[themass15]

Always look where the tournaments are in it Italy as I have visited most of the places

[roytennisfan]

It's Pontedera

[roytennisfan]

Jay lost 3-6 3-6, his second sucessive semi defeat

[roytennisfan]

Always look where the tournaments are in it Italy as I have visited most of the places

Jay is playing in Bolzano 25k next week as top seed if you fancy another trip to Italy

[themass15]

Jay is playing in Bolzano 25k next week as top seed if you fancy another trip to Italy

Haven't been to Bolzano but on my list. Nor Pontedera, although visited Pisa on a few occasions. Off to Sestri Levante for a weekend next month.

[roytennisfan]

Jay has won in three today, 6-3 1-6 6-2 into the QF of this F27 event

[roytennisfan]

Jay won his qf but lost again In the semi to basso

[roytennisfan]

Jay(2) has won his semi final in F27 Santa Margherita 7-5 7-5 v Bonadio(3) amd will face top seed Gaio in the final tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Jay lost in the final 2-6 5-7

[Alis]

What a shame - maybe next time.

[Alis]

Jay won his match in the Cherbourg Challenger today.

[Helen40]

but it was to a QWC WR 1592, so I'm not getting too exited yet. He plays someone ranked 1109 next, so I fancy his chances for qualifying.

[Helen40]

Jay got through to the MD, but then lost to Otte, O., WR 136. in less than an hour :-(

[Reef]

Jay Clarke has just thrashed Ryan Harrison at Eastbourne - how did that happen? What a result!

[Teresa]

I have great hopes for Jay. If I do follow anyone after AM, it’s likely to be Jay.

[JAMES4578]

Great result in 6-4,6-1 success over Harrison, fab for Jay!

[Stell]

Fantastic news about Jay.

[Reef]

I agree - he played very well at Queen's I thought, despite the loss.

[exislander]

That is a great win for Jay!

[JAMES4578]

It's either Norrie or Brands for Jay next (they play tomorrow not before 4)

[Stell]

Jay's winning his match against Gulbis 4 - 2 in the first set.

[Stell]

Well done to Jay who wins the first set 6 - 4.

[JAMES4578]

Jay up a set against tricky opponent ( has been ranked as high as 10 though qualifier this time), can hopefully keep it going. 2nd to Gulbis 6-3, Clarke on serve in 3rd at 3-2-can hopefully edge this one!

[Stell]

3 - 3.

[Stell]

4 - 3.

[Stell]

5 - 4.

[JAMES4578]

TB in 3rd, come on Jay!

[Stell]

Tie break. Gulbis got a warning for a late challenge.

[Stell]

Jay loses the third set 6 - 7 (3 - 7).

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately TB didn't go quite to plan, hopefully Jay can stay with Gulbis in the 4th!

[Stell]

2 - 2 in the fourth.

[Stell]

"Yes" shouts Jay as he breaks the Gulbis serve to make it 3 - 2.

[Stell]

4 - 3.

[Stell]

Gulbis in a foul mood as Jay wins the fourth set 6 - 3.

[Stell]

Jay saves a break point to win the first game of the fifth set.

[Stell]

2 - 1.

[Stell]

2 - 2.

[Stell]

3 - 2.

[Stell]

3 - 3.

[Stell]

4 - 3.

[Stell]

Gulbis argues with the umpire about running out of challenges before making it 4 - 4.

[Stell]

4 - 5.

[Stell]

Jay loses the match 4 - 6.

[JAMES4578]

Good effort from Jay but unfortunately just falls short, still sure will benefit from experience and move forward.

[Jan]

Great fight from Jay.

[lynne]

Enjoyed watching him play, great effort from Jay!!

[Genbrit]

Well played Jay. Great experience for him.

[roytennisfan]

Gulbis just put out Dzumhur(27) so credit to Jay for getting so close. Jay about to resume doubles, playing with Cam on ct14

[scrapaddict]

What a fantastic run in the mixed doubles. Love watching Jay play as he seems to have just the right temprament and plays some wonderful shots.

[Helen40]

Yes, I'm excited about Jay, he's played well this Wimby. I have no idea of his plans going forward, but wish him the best of luck.

[Linda]

I've been really impressed with him.

[Jan]

Jay has just beaten Chung, at Binghampton, 6-1 7-6(4) :clap:

[exislander]

Yes, that Chung is ranked 110 places below Jay, not to be confused with the 23rd ranked Hyeon Chung.

[Jan]

Yes, that Chung is ranked 110 places below Jay, not to be confused with the 23rd ranked Hyeon Chung.
Thanks for the clarification - I had meant to check this out!

[Nessie]

I don’t seem to be able to get live streaming on the atp site for Jays match which is annoying. Has anyone else had any joy? He seems to be losing in set1!

[Jan]

I don’t seem to be able to get live streaming on the atp site for Jays match which is annoying. Has anyone else had any joy? He seems to be losing in set1!
Try this - it's fine for me
https://livestream.com/ATP/events/8306315

[exislander]

I don’t seem to be able to get live streaming on the atp site for Jays match which is annoying. Has anyone else had any joy? He seems to be losing in set1!

It seems not on usual atp site - but I think it is available on bet365.

[Jan]

Jay levels at one set all.
Come on Jay!

[roytennisfan]

Jay breaks 1-0

[roytennisfan]

Jay leads 4-1 with double break

[roytennisfan]

Jay wins 3-6 6-3 6-2

[Jan]

FAB!! :cheer::cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Well done Jay, plays Russian Karlovskiy next.

[Jan62]

Great to see Jay doing well.

[Teresa]

Pleased to see that. I think Jay is a great hope for the future. He is the one I am going to follow after AM. Good luck today Mr Clarke.

[Hawkeye]

Can someone do an online card for him? I have a feeling this young man is going to be the next great hope. I also have this gut feeling that in future years a certain AM might be the coach sitting in the players box. Might be fantasy, but I rather like the idea.


Well done. I really think he might be our next great hope.


I have great hopes for Jay. If I do follow anyone after AM, it’s likely to be Jay.


Pleased to see that. I think Jay is a great hope for the future. He is the one I am going to follow after AM. Good luck today Mr Clarke.We know... :pirate:

[Teresa]

We know... :pirate:

Ok. I will be quiet (for a bit). I blame the heat myself. The cat is blaming me for the heat, and the dog is delighted by my new game of throwing bits of sausage in her paddling pool for her to fish out.:-)

[roytennisfan]

Jay is into the decider 1-6 6-2

[Jan]

Jay is into the decider 1-6 6-2

...which he won 6-4 :cheer::cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Great stuff, well done Jay!

[roytennisfan]

Jay will hit a NCH on Monday after reaching the sf, needs to beat Granollers to enter top 200 but that's a step up and a big ask

[roytennisfan]

Was a great way for Jay to celebrate his 20th birthday today

[Genbrit]

Well Done Jay :)

[exislander]

Jay started well going 3-0 up, got pegged back to 3-3 but has taken first set 6-4 from M.Granollers. Go Jay!
And takes the second 6-3! Great win for Jay!

[exislander]

So does this win put Jay into top 200?

[anor]

So does this win put Jay into top 200?

Live rankings are showing him at 195, one above Stan! Well done Jay!

[roytennisfan]

So does this win put Jay into top 200?

Already posted that yesterday, Jay has really benefited from.his Wimbledon matches and is looking like he is ready to push up further, hopefully near top 100 next year, he is much Younger than Cam but is now progressing quickly. I expect him to be named in the Glasgow GB team.

[Linda]

Terrific!

[Jan]

Brilliant!

[Jane]

Well done Jay :clap::clap::clap:

[Nessie]

Already posted that yesterday, Jay has really benefited from.his Wimbledon matches and is looking like he is ready to push up further, hopefully near top 100 next year, he is much Younger than Cam but is now progressing quickly. I expect him to be named in the Glasgow GB team.

Jay is a couple of years younger than Cam but have only been pro for about the same time. I agree that Jay perhaps has a few more weapons though

[Teresa]

Delighted - obviously. Onwards, young man.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly having great run, well done Jay!

[Sallydaisy]

Match showing live on the ATP website.
Thompson serving at 5-5 in the first set, and 30-30.

EDIT. Jay has had 3 break points so far, all saved by Jordan.
JT just had Ad but denied by Jay. So, back to deuce.

[Sallydaisy]

Thompson holds for 6-5.
Jay will be kicking himself for not converting some of those break chances.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break. Thompson to serve first ...

*0-1 mini-break Jay
1-1* break back Jordan
1-2*
*1-3 mini-break Jay
*2-3 Jay needs to hold.
2-4* and does

Well done Jay, hold and 2 breaks should do it

[Sallydaisy]

3-4* DF for Jay ... break given back ...
Jordan to serve
*3-5 and Jay breaks again
*4-5 Jordan holds, Jay has 2 serves to take the set. It's on his racquet.
5-5* oops
5-6* OK, so one little point needed ...
*6-6
All square at the change of ends

[Sallydaisy]

Thompson holds for 7-6, it's all down to Jay.

[Sallydaisy]

DF again for Jay and that costs him the first set 6'7(6).
Very very close but too many DFs for comfort especially in the tie-break

[exislander]

Yes, it was a very even first set - but the DF at the end!

[patlowe]

Thanks for heads up Sally. Watching this now. As you said, DF's his nemesis at the moment.

[Sallydaisy]

Jay edges ahead, serving at *4-2 in the 2nd set.

[Sallydaisy]

:doh:
Thompson breaks back ... 3-4.

[patlowe]

Seems to be the pattern!

[Linda]

Come on Jay!

[Sallydaisy]

5-5, *15-40 and Jay slams down 2 Aces (incl a 131mph serve) for deuce.

[patlowe]

Now Jay. TB time again.

[Sallydaisy]

tie-break for the 2nd set
:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Back on serve after Jay clawed back 2 breaks!
Jay *3-4

[Sallydaisy]

Thompson serving for the match at *5-4 in the tie-break.

[Sallydaisy]

Clarke takes the 2nd set tie-break, Thompson shreds his racquet (and gets a code violation)
:lol:

1 set all ...

[patlowe]

Get in Jay!!! Well done. He is so pumped!

[exislander]

Wow, that was close! 3rd set coming up!

[Sallydaisy]

Loving the commentary from the Umpires' mike whilst the players are off court (very long break they're having). He's made the linesmen tidy up the ball that were loose, then he ordered more towels and water and finally he gave the court staff permission to eat bananas and drink water to keep hydrated.
:lol:

erm, plus instructions on what to do with the smashed racquet
and finally, to confirm to Jordan Thompson his code violation status!

[Linda]

Hoping Jay can wrap this up before Poldark :shades:

[Sallydaisy]

Hoping Jay can wrap this up before Poldark :shades:
1 minute to go and it's not over yet!

[Sallydaisy]

Jordan saves 2 match points ... Jay faltering a tad. Nerves!
But a walloping serve brings up match point 3

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

What a win for Jay Clarke!!!
:GBflag:

[jaysee]

Well done Jay!!

[Linda]

Woo hoo! :cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

Wow, well done Jay!!! 6'7, 7'6, 6'4.
Follows in the footsteps of Andy Murray et al in winning at Binghampton.

Note, in America this is being pronounces as Binington.
;)

[Jane]

Very well done Jay :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: :GBflag:

[patlowe]

Yes Jay!! Super fantastic. :bravo: Really entertaining stuff. He held his nerve so well. And what about the wee pint sized ball kid! He was so cute.

[Teresa]

Top man. You are truly on your way. Congratulations Mr Clarke.

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous, tight one but great Jay got the title, well done!

[cazza99]

:clap: :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Wow, well done Jay!!! 6'7, 7'6, 6'4.
Follows in the footsteps of Andy Murray et al in winning at Binghampton.

Note, in America this is being pronounces as Binington.
;)
Update from the ever accurate Steven on Twitter! @GBtennis

4 Brits have now won the Binghamton Challenger singles title, including 3 in the last 4 years :-)
2005 @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray)
2015 @kyle8edmund (https://twitter.com/kyle8edmund)
2017 @cam_norrie (https://twitter.com/cam_norrie)
2018 @Jay27798 (https://twitter.com/Jay27798) & poor old Jordan Thompson has lost to Brits in the final 2 years in a row!

Meanwhile some hack from the Daily Fail tweeted thus:

@Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM)3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/1023661002355822592)
Notable win for Derby’s Jay Clarke, still 19, beats Jordan Thompson of Oz 67 76 64 to take his first Challenger title, at Binghamton.

Only to be corrected by our very own BobInSpain:

@ExpatTennisFan (https://twitter.com/ExpatTennisFan) 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/ExpatTennisFan/status/1023661138658172928)
Jay turned 20 earlier this week.

:whistle:

[anor]

Super impressive win for Jay. Well done young man! Hope he's not on Monday's OOP for Lexington!

[roytennisfan]

Tremendous win for Jay, kept his nerve after throwing away opening set and good lead in the second. Another Aussie tantrum, nothing new that. Win takes Jay up over 40 places to about #175. Thought Jay favoured clay but he now looks pretty good on both grass and hard, especially when he is serving well. Sure he will get the third singles spot in Glasgow behind Kyle and Cam.

[Nessie]

Brilliant win for Jay. Really kept his cool!

[Jan]

Well done Jay - fabulous win :clap::clap:

[Genbrit]

Congrats to Jay. Saw beginning of first set but had to go out. :cheer::cheer:

[Caro]

I missed it! :crying::crying: forgot it was on and had been following the results all week too! :getcoat:

I really like Jay, loved watching him when I was at Wimby

[Alis]

:dance::dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::dance:: dance::dance:

[Nessie]

Another win! First round at Lexington! Well done Jay. Only Brit through there too!

[roytennisfan]

Another win! First round at Lexington! Well done Jay. Only Brit through there too!

Alex (Ward) won on Monday so 2 out of 4 through

[roytennisfan]

Another solid win for Jay, he is stretching his lead over Liam as GB #3

[roytennisfan]

Jay won 6-3 6-3 and certainly has a winnable QF against Chung, now up to #170. In fact, Jay is the highest (live) ranked player left in at Lexington, so back to back challenger wins, certainly a possibility.

[Jan]

Jay takes the first set vs Marchenko in Aptos :clap:

[Jan]

Jay won 6-3 2-6 6-3 :clap::clap:

[JAMES4578]

Great stuff, well done Jay!

[Teresa]

Excellent:-)

[anor]

Well done, Jay! :clap: :clap:

[exislander]

He plays Liam next.

[exislander]

Had one eye on Jay vs Liam - very close set won by Liam in tiebreak. Last point Jay went down, I did not see what happened but he did not get up immediately. He had a short MTO but is continuing now - may have tape on left arm - just dropped serve first game set 2, got break back then lost it again.
Liam wins 7-6 6-4.

[JAMES4578]

seemed fairly tight, well done Liam! Hopefully Jay ok, still done well!

[Teresa]

Sad, but he has played a lot recently. Onwards and upwards. All good experience.

[patlowe]

Jay has been having a great run in the Launceston Challenger. Reached the QF's but had to retire when trailing 1-4 in the final set. Been trying to find out if it was injury or some other cause. By all accounts he was enjoying being in Launceston. Hope he will be ok and not injury plagued.

Edit: A right foot injury apparently.

[anor]

Jay has just won his 1st Rd match v Ignatik in Bergamo Challenger 6-3 6-4. Well done Jay! :clap:

[anor]

Jay next plays the "new" Brit Choinski.

[Stell]

He has a first round bye in Pau and then plays either Evgeny Karlovskiy or Maxime Janvier in the second round.

[cazza99]

Jay is currently playing his first round qualies at Miami 2-0 in the first set.

[Teresa]

And won 6:2,6:3 against somebody about 80 places higher. A good win.


Gunnerswaren ranked 84 next.

[Jan]

That's impressive! :cheer:

[exislander]

Jay dropped his first service game in each set so lost 4-6 4-6.

[patlowe]

Jay having a good run in the Anning Challenger. He has just beaten Duckworth in the QF, and will play Oliveira in the SF. Well done Jay. :clap::clap:

[anor]

Really pleased for Jay as he's had a tough few months. Yesterday's win over Jordan Thompson was excellent too. :thumb:

[JAMES4578]

Some good wins for Jay,well done!

[anor]

Jay has just won his semi 6-3 6-2 and will play Gunneswaran, who beat him in a close match last month, in the final. Go Jay!:cheer::cheer:

[patlowe]

Fantastic from Jay!:clap:

[JAMES4578]

Great news,well done Jay!

[anor]

And he's the champ! Jay wins An-Ning title 6-4 6-3. Great news :trophy:

[patlowe]

Wonderful news! He beat some quality players en route and lifts up his ranking. :clap::clap:

[Jan]

Hooray Jay!!!!!!!!!!!

[Genbrit]

Congrats Jay. :)

[JAMES4578]

Fab Jay won title and great week, well done!:cheer::cheer:

[Stell]

I've been watching some of his quarter final match against Aleksandr Nedovyesov in Shymkent. It's one set all: 6 - 2, 5 - 7. But, I've now got to go out. Good luck to Jay.

[Hawkeye]

Jay lost 6-1 in the third set.

[Stell]

Disappointed.

[Sallydaisy]

Federer beat Jay 6'1, 7'6(3), 6'2 - good to see Jay managed a tie-break against Feddykins.

Now though he can concentrate on the Mixed Doubles R1 where he's partnering Coco Gauff ... unfortunately, they're up against seasoned Mens Doubles champ Lindstedt and Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko. Wish I could watch that ...
:GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Jay was up against it early on, so good he managed to make it more competitive.

[patlowe]

Jay playing the Cassis Challenger this week. Had a bye into the second round and will play the winner of Escoffier or oh la la Vee-o-la (of the Matteo variety) Good luck Jay. :thumbup:

[Nessie]

I’m afraid he lost today:sad::sad:

[patlowe]

Great interview with Jay here. Worth a listen, will take 20 mins or so.

www.functionaltennis.com/podcast

[Stell]

Jay has a first round bye in Pune and then plays either Bogdan Bobrov or Calvin Hemery in the second round.

[goldfish]

Good tournament for Jay but lost in the final to James Duckworth 64 46 46

[patlowe]

Jay played well. It was a very close match. Good end of season for him anyway. Well done Jay.

[Stell]

Well done to Jay on beating Alex Bolt 4 - 6, 7 - 5, 6 - 2 in his quarter final match in Burnie, Australia.

[Stell]

Jay lost 3 - 6, 1 - 6 to Taro Daniel in his semi final match.

[Stell]

Well done to Jay, who beat Dmitry Popko in three sets today in Prague.

[Stell]

Sumit Nagal beat Jay in three sets, 6 - 3, 5 - 7, 4 - 1 after Jay retired injured yesterday.

[Stell]

Well done to Jay who beat Denis Istomin 7 - 6 (7 - 5), 3 - 6, 6 - 4 in his second and final qualifying round in Istanbul yesterday. He'll play Federico Gaia in the first round.

[Teresa]

He lost to Gaia today in straight sets.

[JAMES4578]

pity but good Jay qualified.

[Jan]

Jay has just beaten Alex Bolt 6-0 6-3 in Rome Challenger :clap::clap:

[Stell]

Jay has lost the first set 3 - 6 to Felipe Meligeni Rodigues in Biella

[Stell]

Jay loses 3 - 6, 3 - 6.

[suttontennis]

Jay lost in final of Kazakhstan 3 Challenger, 7-6 in 3rd to slightly higher ranked Max Purcell. Jay plays Kuznetzov today in R1 of Kazakhstan 4

[anor]

Sadly, Jay lost to Kuznetzov in straight sets yesterday and he and his partner have given a walkover to their opponents in today's doubles. I hope Jay is just tired and not injured again.

[suttontennis]

Jay is going well in Verona, won 3 matches and plays Serdarusic in the QF today

[suttontennis]

Jay is going well in Verona, won 3 matches and plays Serdarusic in the QF today

Jay loses a disappointing 1&1'to a player ranked 90 places lower than him

[JAMES4578]

certainly a disappointment, credit for reaching quarters though.