TOKYO Olympics 2020 - Tennis

[goldfish]

Thiem not going to take part in the Olympics. Will play at Wimbledon and practice for US Open to defend his title.

[Sallydaisy]

OLYMPICS TENNIS - British entrants

https://pbs.twimg.com/ad_img/1407990637773955075/tx8t3jQQ?format=jpg&name=small

[Sallydaisy]

FYI

Andy Murray, ranked 119, has taken the Olympic Gold Medallist/Grand Slam Champion quota place for the Olympics, where he is 2x defending champion. No Cameron Norrie or Jamie Murray.
Here is that (good) rule.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4o3XooXEAEDEW3?format=jpg&name=medium

[Hawkeye]

Definitely not Jamie's choice to miss the Olympics...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57634975

[exislander]

Definitely not Jamie's choice to miss the Olympics...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57634975

In this from January he seemed very undecided if he wanted to go.

https://tennishead.net/it-has-never-worked-out-for-me-jamie-murray-unsure-about-olympics/

[Stell]

I know Federer did want to go there and play until he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the Wimbledon quarter finals. The sports reporter, on radio five live, made it sound like Federer was feeling a bit depressed.

[JAMES4578]

In interviews earlier in the tournament (before the Hurkacz match) Federer said he has still to decide on Olympics,probably less likely now and sems that at best there be very limited crowds.

[Sallydaisy]

Jo Konta is also out of the Olympics after testing positive for Covid.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6MfOX4X0AQA0zR?format=jpg&name=medium

[RosieBear]

Another setback for Johanna - pity.

Cannot wait for the Olympics though. The last few days have been awful; rainy, post-Wimbledon blues, the football woes. The fun of seeing team GB in action, especially in the tennis where I have high hopes, is keeping me going.

[banskogirl]

Another setback for Johanna - pity.

Cannot wait for the Olympics though. The last few days have been awful; rainy, post-Wimbledon blues, the football woes. The fun of seeing team GB in action, especially in the tennis where I have high hopes, is keeping me going.

Yes really looking forward to team GB! We'll be in the Lakes for the first week but I'm happy with that with the memories of standing in a street watching Andy beating Djokovic in 2012! Actually stood beside a man who said, smugly, just wait until he meets Federer in the final. I always wished I'd had his number :doh: we're having gorgeous weather right now but never believe it will last!

[cazza99]

Jo Konta out as she has had Covid.

Dan Evans out as he has now tested positive for Covid.

:sad:

[exislander]

That is really sad for Neal too.

[Hawkeye]

Jamie is going to the Olympics after all! He'll partner Neal Skupski after Dan's withdrawal.

[exislander]

I am very glad to hear Neal is not to be left partner-less.

[JAMES4578]

Real pity for Johanna and Dan! Silver lining is that Jamie will be playing with Neal.

[RosieBear]

So sad for Dan :sad::sad::sad: How lucky we are to have a player of Jamie's calibre in reserve. I hope this is the thing to jolt him out of his doldrums give him some confidence.

[Sallydaisy]

Angie Kerber also out of the Tokyo Olympics.
:sad:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6Vm4P-WUAIxi7B?format=jpg&name=small

[Sallydaisy]

Azarenka also out of the Olympics.
As someone posted on twitter "might as well be a Zoom Olympics".
;)

[Teresa]

Federer is also out. That singles Gold will forever elude him.

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/olympics-2021-roger-federer-withdraws-from-games-due-to-injury-setback/

[banskogirl]

I am very glad to hear Neal is not to be left partner-less.

Sorry for Dan especially after how disappointed he was when he went out of Wimbledon :sad: still happy for Jamie though. Will we look back on these changes with amazement afterwards?

Will also miss Dan for his cheering for the rest of the team :crying:

[suttontennis]

One player definitely going
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57858543

[Stell]

I thought Novak had said, or had got reported that he supposedly had said, he wouldn't be going if there was no crowd.

[Hawkeye]

He may well have done, but he will never have a better chance to get the Golden Slam.

[themass15]

Now Alex de Minaur drops out

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9793743/Tokyo-Olympics-Australian-athlete-tests-positive-Covid.html

[RoastLamb]

Ha I knew Djoko would go come hell or high water. Anyway, he's not afraid of Covid bla bla bla. I see there's a full Russian team. I think Djoko may have problems with one or two of those guys at least.

I must say I'm super disappointed at all the Canadian dropouts. We now have no men's dubs team. :sad:

[Hawkeye]

Liam Broady is selected for Team GB.

[Jan]

Excellent! Great opportunity for Liam :GBflag:

[themass15]

Just seen a picture on Facebook of the team at LHR

[exislander]

Just seen a picture on Facebook of the team at LHR

Let us hope no-one on that plane is positive. 6 GB athletes are contacts of a positive case on their plane!

[RosieBear]

Berrettini out due to muscle strain injury picked up during Wimbledon.

[Sallydaisy]

Coco Gauff has tested positive for Covid19 and is out of the Olympics.
https://twitter.com/CocoGauff/status/1416834632188796929/photo/1

[Alis]

When does the tennis start?

[Hawkeye]

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/olympic-schedule.htm

[banskogirl]

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/olympic-schedule.htm

thanks Hawkeye :) It's a bit odd though, the tennis has no medal days up.

[suttontennis]

Draw takes place tonight, 3am

[RosieBear]

A tough opener for Andy who faces Felix AA. But I have faith. Two things make Andy's self-belief sky rocket: working with Lendl and pulling on a GB shirt. Just have a good feeling for him :peace::peace::peace:

Anyway, here's the draw:

Men's Tokyo Olympics tennis draw
Novak Djokovic vs Hugo Dellien

Jan-Lennard Struff vs Thiago Monteiro

Lorenzo Musetti vs John Millman

Pedro Sousa vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Gael Monfils vs Ilya Ivashka

Mikhail Kukushkin vs Federico Coria

Norbert Gombos vs Marcos Giron

Kei Nishikori vs Andrey Rublev

Alexander Zverev vs Yen-Hsun Lu

Daniel Elahi Galan vs Mohamed Safwat

Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Roberto Carballes Baena

Taro Daniel vs Lorenzo Sonego

Aslan Karatsev vs Tommy Paul

Jeremy Chardy vs Tomas Barrios

Francisco Cerundolo vs Liam Broady

Marton Fucsovics vs Hubert Hurkacz
Diego Schwartzman vs Juan Pablo Varillas

Tomas Machac vs Joao Sousa

Lukas Klein vs James Duckworth

Yoshihito Nishioka vs Karen Khachanov

Ugo Humbert vs Pablo Andujar

Kamil Majchrzak vs Miomir Kecmanovic

Soonwoo Kwon vs Frances Tiafoe

Philip Kohlschreiber vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

Pablo Carreno Busta vs Tennys Sandgren

Marin Cilic vs Joao Menezes

Dominik Koepfer vs Facundo Bagnis

Andy Murray vs Felix Auger Aliassime

Fabio Fognini vs Yuichi Sugita

Egor Gerasimov vs Gilles Simon

Sumit Nagal vs Denis Istomin

Alexander Bublik vs Daniil Medvedev

[Jan]

Ooh that's tricky....

[Stell]

This also mentions the doubles and Murray and Salisbury have got Herbert and Mahut in the first round: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/57925491

[banskogirl]

A tough opener for Andy who faces Felix AA. But I have faith. Two things make Andy's self-belief sky rocket: working with Lendl and pulling on a GB shirt. Just have a good feeling for him :peace::peace::peace:

Anyway, here's the draw:



Andy Murray vs Felix Auger Aliassime




This made me grin Rosie, I thought you meant these 2 things! :gold::gold:

I also have total belief in Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Bruno Soares is out of Tokyo Olympics with appendicitis.

[banskogirl]

Bruno Soares is out of Tokyo Olympics with appendicitis.


I wonder how long this has been a problem?

[JAMES4578]

Certainly tough opening draws for Andy and Joe in singles/doubles but will hopefully rise to the ocasssion! Real pity for Bruno!

[Sallydaisy]

OLYMPIC TENNIS - TELEVISION COVERAGE
(copied into where to watch Tennis on Telly also, all info from Tennis on Telly (https://twitter.com/tennisontelly))

Sat 24/7-Thu 29/7 from 02:55 daily (UK time)
full coverage of all matches on Eurosport Player & Discovery+
7 extra Eurosport channels on Sky, Virgin & BT TV

Fri 30/7 03:55 incl. men's doubles final also on BBC Red Button
Sat 31/7 03:55 incl. women's singles final also on BBC1 & Eurosport 1
Sun 1/8 03:55 men's singles, women's doubles & mixed final also on BBC1 & Eurosport 1

[Sallydaisy]

On Saturday 24th July in Tokyo, starts 03.00 UK time:
1st Court 7: Heather Watson vs Anna-Lena Friedsam
2nd Court 5: Andy Murray/Joe Salisbury vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut
3rd Court 11: Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski vs Andres Molenti and Horacio Zeballos

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-07-24.htm

[Hawkeye]

Is it a full best of three format? If so, it could be anywhere between 4.30 and 5.30 am...

[exislander]

Is it a full best of three format? If so, it could be anywhere between 4.30 and 5.30 am...

The 3rd set is a match tiebreak so should be short matches.

[banskogirl]

We are just on the ferry heading to the lakes so I will really be appreciating everything written here!

[RosieBear]

We are just on the ferry heading to the lakes so I will really be appreciating everything written here!

Happy holidays, BG. Will keep you well informed.

[Sallydaisy]

On Saturday 24th July in Tokyo, starts 03.00 UK time:
1st Court 7: Heather Watson vs Anna-Lena Friedsam
2nd Court 5: Andy Murray/Joe Salisbury vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut
3rd Court 11: Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski vs Andres Molenti and Horacio Zeballos

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-07-24.htm


REVISED ORDER OF PLAY - 24/7/21
1st Court 1: Heather Watson vs Anna-Lena Friedsam
2nd Court 5: Andy Murray/Joe Salisbury vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut
3rd Court 11: Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski vs Andres Molenti and Horacio Zeballos

The only change for the British players is that Heather is moved to Court 1.
However, I think the opening match on Centre has been changed - not sure tbh.

https://www.itftennis.com/media/5500/saturday-order-of-play-revised.pdf

[JAMES4578]

Osaka will now play a day later than originally planned apparently https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/naomi-osakas-opening-tokyo-olympics-match-pushed-back/2562441/

[exislander]

Osaka will now play a day later than originally planned apparently https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/naomi-osakas-opening-tokyo-olympics-match-pushed-back/2562441/

Because she has just lit the flame!

[Sallydaisy]

Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together!
2020
:olympics:

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2021/7/23/155ec73c-1527-4b97-af3f-aba541ff4d6f.jpg

[Stell]

I watched the opening ceremony and did wonder if Naomi Osaka would do the flame.

[Guerkins2]

I am going to try to get up for 4.30. Looking on the TV I think it’s going to be difficult to know which channel it’s going to be on, so I can’t set it to record

[Jane]

The match before Andy's has just finished and Heather has lost the first set in a tb

[Jane]

Players warming up

[Guerkins2]

Morning - which channel are you watching it on?

[clancy]

Morning, just got up and getting something to eat and drink whilst watching flash score. x

[Jane]

Morning - which channel are you watching it on?

Morning - Eurosport Player via Amazon firestick. It may be on a Eurosport channel via Sky - haven't checked.

[JAMES4578]

Morning - which channel are you watching it on?

Morning, It is on Eurosport Player and Discovery Plus. Checked and not on anywhere else, Tennis is on One of the Eurosport channels (983 on Sky) but it is only Centre Court. Medvedev right now.

[Guerkins2]

Thanks

[exislander]

Heather lost 7-6 6-3

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing Heather out, whilst seemed not too bad a draw has been challenging year. Better news for Joe and Andy thus far as they take the first 6-3, come on!

[clancy]

Brilliant, 1st set taken.

[RosieBear]

Well done Andy and Joe, keep going :cheer::GBflag:

[david1610]

Thank you. No stream and limited info so if/when you know something would be great if you could share! ;)

[RosieBear]

PHH hold. France nudge ahead 2-1. GB have bp chances but can't take

[RosieBear]

Good hold by GB from 30-30. French on the prowl for break but 2-2 it is

[RosieBear]

Yes! GB break for 3-2. Some fabulous play. Gelling really well

[clancy]

They break !!!

[JAMES4578]

A few chances but they get the break in the end, Joe/Andy on song here! Now easy hold for 4-2.

[RosieBear]

4-2 Andy consolidates to love :bravo:

[RosieBear]

Double break!

[Jane]

Joe serving for the match

[RosieBear]

GSM GB! :GBflag: Stellar performance, very encouraging:cheer::bravo:

[Jane]

They win in two straight sets, sending the No.2 seeds packing. Very well done, guys:GBflag: :GBflag::yahoo::yahoo:

[david1610]

GSM GB! :GBflag: Stellar performance, very encouraging:cheer::bravo:

Wow! Their confidence will skyrocket. And Andy does not have to spend much energy in the doubles before the singles. Not expecting that. So pleased!!!! :) :)

[JAMES4578]

Emphatic win for Joe and Andy, well done! Not the best from Herbert/Mahut but the Brit team certainly were impressive,

[clancy]

That was superb !!

[Jane]

Jamie and Neal's match won't be on for a while as the preceding match has only been on for about 25mins

[Genbrit]

Thank you. No stream and limited info so if/when you know something would be great if you could share! ;)

David, only just reading this. In USA I watched on Olympics.com https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-07-24.htm

AAh, but think you need a subscription to USA channel. sorry

[Sallydaisy]

Well done Andy and Joe!!!
:dance:

Murray/Salisbury d [2]Herbert/Mahut 6'3, 6'2.
That was a great start to Andys' Olympics ...

Sadly, Anna-Lena Friedsam beat Heather Watson.
Not yet sure if the combined rankings of Salisbury/Watson will get them into the Mixed Doubles.

[Jane]

Jamie and Neal should be on shortly as the preceding match is now over. Best of luck guys!! :GBflag: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Jane]

Deuce in the first game - Neal serving

Won the game:thumbup:

[Silverdee]

Can’t find the tennis on TV, would like to watch replay of Andys doubles - can anyone tell me please? Thanks.

[patmoren]

I thought that would be a great match up as Andy has lost a bit of speed and Jo is very fast but both of them have excellent doubles play. Keep it going guys.:GBflag:

[Jane]

Can’t find the tennis on TV, would like to watch replay of Andys doubles - can anyone tell me please? Thanks.

Eurosport player

[Jane]

Lost the first set in tb (3-7)!!:crying:

[RosieBear]

Gah. The Argentine pair take the first set on tb (3). Jamie under pressure on his serve but had been holding on, poor breaker from GB though.

[Teresa]

Broken at the start of the second. I am delighted for AM and JS, but I do feel for Jamie. He is the big brother and Andy constantly trounces him. It can’t be easy.

[Stell]

After I woke up, earlier, I heard about Andy and Joe winning their match. Well done, I'm so pleased for them and hope they can get a medal.

[clancy]

Jamie and Neil pulled back the 2nd set to square it and go into the 3rd.

[JAMES4578]

Looked dicey at one point but good fightback from Jamie/Neal . 5 consecutive points in match breaker to lead 5-2, come on!

[Jane]

7-4

[RosieBear]

Mp gb!!!

[RosieBear]

9-9 :sad:

[JAMES4578]

9 all, tight breaker!

[RosieBear]

2nd MP for GB!

[RosieBear]

10 all....

[patmoren]

11-11 nobody wants this!!

[RosieBear]

Another mp for Jamie and Neal, this one guys!

[patmoren]

11-12 come on guys third time lucky!!

[RosieBear]

Yes!!!! GSM GB!!!!

[Jane]

:cheer::cheer::cheer::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag: They won!!!

[patmoren]

yes!!!!! 13-11 in MTB!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Phew that was tough in the end but got the job done, well done Jamie and Neal!:cheer::cheer:

[RosieBear]

What a nerve shredder, not at their clinical best but extremely well done to find a way through. Brilliant! :GBflag:

[Silverdee]

Eurosport player

Just tried but you have to be a subscriber to Eurosport player. Have got Sky but not that.

[Sallydaisy]

Just tried but you have to be a subscriber to Eurosport player. Have got Sky but not that.
Does this help?
https://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?4773-2021-Where-to-follow-tennis-on-TV-and-Livescores&p=300251&viewfull=1#post300251

[Teresa]

Well done Jamie and Neil - I was afeared when they were a set and a break down.

[Hawkeye]

Liam also plays tomorrow, first up on Court 8.

[Jan]

Posted this on where to watch thread, but thought I'd put it here too, as I was so pleased to find it!
If, like me, you've only got access to the Beeb, there's about 20 mins worth of Andy and Joe (followed by longer of Hev) showing on BBC website.
Go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/50973971
then choose Day 1 Red Button 16:00-17:00 - it's at the start

[cazza99]

Here is the full tennis schedule and results - https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results.htm

Here is the link to the draw - https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/draw-men-s-singles.htm

[Jane]

Liam is one set up, and 5-5 in the second set.

[Jane]

6-6 tb time

[Jane]

One set all!!! Come on Liam!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[Jane]

Liam leads 4-1 in the third set

[clancy]

Brilliant - easy 3rd set for Liam! In spite of his own disappointment Andy will be so pleased for him.

[Jane]

Liam wins in three sets 7-5. 6-7. 6-2 but seems to be struggling at the end - cramp perhaps. They have been out there in searing heat for over three hours - much longer than any other event - so it is not surprising,
Very well done!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer::GBflag:

[Genbrit]

The heat definitely got to him. The 3rd set was not as easy as the scoreline indicates.

Huge kudos to him for finishing it out. He could hardly walk at the end. :GBflag::cheer::worship::bravo:

[clancy]

Thanks for info; I only have FS now so don't see how they suffer with the heat. Thank goodness it's not 5 sets.

[JAMES4578]

Great Liam got the win; very tough conditions though.

[Sallydaisy]

Felix Auger-Aliassime is now playing LL Max Purcell in R1 of the Singles at the Olympics. And the Aussie hasn't wasted any time or chances and won the 1st set 6'4.

[Jan]

Ooh well done Liam!! :clap::clap:

[Sallydaisy]

:GBflag:
Great R1 win for Liam Broady, heat and humidity in Japan is awful.

I visited Tokyo in the late 90's for business in the 2nd week of July and there was a humid smog throughout the week which was very draining. The temperature didn't drop below 20 overnight and even an early morning walk at 5am was difficult. Osaka (day business trip) was a bit fresher but I spent most of my time in air-conditioned hotels, offices and taxis. TBH that made the outside air even more unbearable.
:lol:

[Sallydaisy]

Ashleigh Barty is out, beaten by Sara Sorribes Tormo 6'4, 6-3

[Sallydaisy]

Carla Suárez Navarro gets her first singles win since recovering from cancer, beating #23 Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-1 to reach the 2nd round in #Tokyo2020.
:worship:

[Sallydaisy]

The PDF draws are updated fairly regularly if you wish to see results:
Mens Singles here (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENMSINGLES-----------------------.pdf)
Womens Singles link (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENWSINGLES-----------------------.pdf)
Mens Doubles here (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENMDOUBLES-----------------------.pdf)
Womens Doubles link (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENWDOUBLES-----------------------.pdf)

[Sallydaisy]

Max Purcell has made the most of his LL chance and beat FAA 6'4, 7'6(2).
:skippy:

[Jane]

Possibly interesting match on right now between Kohlschreiber and Tsitsipas - 2-1 on serve (Eurosport 3 channel 983 if you have Sky)

[Sallydaisy]

Tsitsipas had 2 set points on Kohlschreiber's serve at *15-40, 2-5 but the German prevailed so Stef will have to serve it out for the 1st set at 5-3

[RosieBear]

Kohli levels the match, one set all.

[Jane]

One set all WOW!! Go Kohlshreiber:thumbup:

[Jane]

Also: Nishikori leading Rublev by one set(6-3) and 2-3 in the second

[RosieBear]

Come on Kei! I really want him to win gold now Andy has withdrawn. It's his home soil and would make up for so much he had lost out on to injury. Let's go Kei, tennis ninja! :cheer:

[Jane]

Kei wins 6-3, 6-4 :yahoo: :yahoo:

[RosieBear]

Kei beats Rublev 6-3 6-4. All the way Kei! :cheer:

[Jane]

Kohl and Tsitsi 3-3 in the third set

[Jane]

Tsitsi wins third set 6-3 and the match, but well done Kohl for making it such an interesting match and so nearly pulling it off!!

[JAMES4578]

watched some of it, so glad Tsitsipas got through (particularly after Wimbledon), certainly strong challenge from Kohli though. Good win for Kei though doubt he will go really deep. pity for Ash Barty going out so early, Félix Auger-Aliassime below par (though Purcell played well and certainly took his chance).

[themass15]

So pleased Stef won but he has Tiafoe in the next round who beat him at Wimbledon. Really good win for Kei. It would be great if he could go all the way on home soil.

[Jane]

Andy and Joe are not on tomorrow's schedule, but Jamie and Neal are third on Court 7 - probably about 7.00am (UK)

[Genbrit]

The PDF draws are updated fairly regularly if you wish to see results:
Mens Singles here (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENMSINGLES-----------------------.pdf)
Womens Singles link (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENWSINGLES-----------------------.pdf)
Mens Doubles here (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENMDOUBLES-----------------------.pdf)
Womens Doubles link (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/resOG2020-/pdf/OG2020-/TEN/OG2020-_TEN_C75_TENWDOUBLES-----------------------.pdf)

Thanks Sally. Certainly much easier to read than looking at the draws on the olympic site. :thanks::GBflag:

[karanga]

Come on Kei. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Since Andy has been forced to retire :sad: :sad: :sad: I would love to see Kei win it. He has had many disappointments in his career and a gold medal at his home Olympics would make up for them. o:

[themass15]

Come on Kei. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Since Andy has been forced to retire :sad: :sad: :sad: I would love to see Kei win it. He has had many disappointments in his career and a gold medal at his home Olympics would make up for them. o:

It would go with the Bronze from Rio

[Jane]

Jamie and Neal starting warm-up. Best of luck, guys. :thumbup: :thumbup: :GBflag: (Eurosport player}

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Jamie/Neal outplayed as McLachlan and Nishikori take it 6-3,6-4. Bit of a disappointment.

[Hawkeye]

Classic understatement from James there!

[JAMES4578]

Jamie not had the best of times lately though.

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results.htm

Andy first on Court 7 and Liam second on Court 1

[HoopGirl]

Jamie not had the best of times lately though.

His form has dropped hasn’t it - I was hoping it was starting to lift …

[RosieBear]

Joe Salisbury and Heather Watson into the mixed dubs :thumbup:

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/entries-by-event-mixed-doubles.htm

[themass15]

Joe Salisbury and Heather Watson into the mixed dubs :thumbup:

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/entries-by-event-mixed-doubles.htm

Strange there appears to be 25 teams

[Teresa]

I feel for Jamie. He has lost his way a bit.

[Sallydaisy]

Crikey! Carnage in the Womens Draw!
Sabalenka, Swiatek and Kvitova all out on the same day.

[Sallydaisy]

Olympics Mixed Doubles
There seems to be some confusion as to who is actually in this event. The ENTRY LIST (per this link (https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/entries-by-event-mixed-doubles.htm)) is not yet finalised but simply lists those who have entered alphabetically by country which is why there are 50 names indicating there might be 25 teams. That is not the case.

This might help, it's from Steven (and others) on Twitter who is as thorough as ever:
Steven: Apparently the mixed doubles entry list isn't the list of pairs that will be in the draw as it was for the other events, so let's try that again ...

PaulMasterton: they've not made the draw yet! Not all federations have finalised their entries (Spain, Russia, Australia, Belgium...) and they are already barely in the top 16. Will be tough to get in

Steven: Tokyo2020 (correction) GB has two mixed doubles slam champions on the mixed entry list for the Olympics - Heather Watson and Joe Salisbury - but they aren't guaranteed a place in the draw yet

Annie Jean: Maybe they'll qualify with Joe being ranked in the top 10 similarly to how Andy and he made it into the men's doubles.

Steven: That would've been nice but I've just checked on https://event.itftennis.com/media/302284/302284.pdf (https://t.co/G4u28b9tta?amp=1) and it turns out to be simply the top 15 on combined rankings plus a host nation place with a limit of two pairs per NOC.

Steven: Heather and Joe are currently 15th on combined ranking (14th excluding the home team) so if more than one higher-ranked team enters between now and the deadline (03.00 BST tomorrow), they won't get in, but they'd be high on the alternates list even then

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a few upsets with Donna Vekic getting the win over Sabalenks in 3rd set breaker , Osaka through convincingly whilst Svitolina and Pliskova won in 3. Djokovic, Medvedev and Zverev cruised in Men's event whilst Carreno Busta put out Cilic 6-4 in 3rd.

[RosieBear]

I must admit I was surprised that their combined ranking was low enough. The wait continues. Really hope they can eek in, mostly for Joe's sake as a doubles specialist - they're underrated and deserve every moment in the sun they can get :peace::peace::peace:

Edit: just seen Sally's edit update - 15th, so close, what an agonising wait :peace:

[RosieBear]

Oh no, there have been late entries into the mixed doubles - including Barty/Peers and Swiatek/Kubot and Arg pair - so it looks like Salisbury and Watson will just miss out unfortunately. I think they're 18 now. Will have to hope for withdrawals :sad::peace:

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing news,just need to hope for best!

[Hawkeye]

Japan's poster girl is out of the women's singles.

[Sallydaisy]

Japan's poster girl is out of the women's singles.
Marketa Vondrousova won 6-1, 6-4. Russell Fuller reports that Osaka looked rusty in only her 3rd match since the end of May.

[Sallydaisy]

Oh no, there have been late entries into the mixed doubles - including Barty/Peers and Swiatek/Kubot and Arg pair - so it looks like Salisbury and Watson will just miss out unfortunately. I think they're 18 now. Will have to hope for withdrawals
:sad::peace:
Yep, they'll have to hope for a LL spot.
I guess with Ash Barty and Iga Swiatek going out early in the Ladies Singles they thought to stick around and partner up with experienced doubles compatriots!!!
Barty/Peers could do some damage in the Mixed Doubles methinks, Swiatek/Kubot is an interesting one 'cos I think he's nearly twice her age but has so much more experience.
The Spanish (not ARG) pairing of Paula Badosa and Pablo Carreno-Busta might not do so well.
But in Mixed Doubles anything can happen!

[Sallydaisy]

Liam Broady GBR v Hubert Hurkacz POL has just started.
C'mon Liam!!!
:GBflag:

[Jane]

Score 1-1. Best of luck, Liam :thumbup::thumbup::GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Aaahh! POL gets a break for 3-1.
Keep going Liam!

Ooh, he broke back, serving now at *4-5 to level the score!
And he did - good lad!

[Jane]

5-5

[Jane]

Liam breaks.....6-5

[Sallydaisy]

C'mon Liam!!! Just hold your serve.
:GBflag:

*15-0, 30-0, 30-15, 30-30
:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

First set 7'5 to Liam Broady against Hubert Hurkacz!
:GBflag:
C'monnnnnnnnnn!!!
It'd be so fantastic if he won this.

[Jan]

Oh wow! Come on Liam!!!

[themass15]

Indeed Wow! Come on Liam!

[Sallydaisy]

Going with serve so far in the 2nd set.
Liam *2-3, he must keep holding or Hurkacz would have a quick advantage in serving first.

[Jane]

One set all. Go Liam!!!:thumbup::thumbup::GBflag::GBflag:

I'm falling asleep - been up since four and don't see me lasting much longer :sleepy: :sleepy:

[Sallydaisy]

Liam breaks HH in the 2nd game, will serve at *2-0 up.
Keep holding your serve Liam ....

[Jan]

Liam breaks for *2-0

[RosieBear]

Liam playing lights out, hope he can do this :cheer:

[Teresa]

I see Liam is a bit hacked off about losing the second set, and is taking it out on his opponent…!!!

[Sallydaisy]

I see Liam is a bit hacked off about losing the second set, and is taking it out on his opponent…!!!
3-0 up, more of the same please Liam!

[Sallydaisy]

Oooh, 2 break points on HH serve *15-40, HH saved one.
And now deuce ...
:hmm:

HH holds for 1-3.
Liam just needs to stay focussed and hold his own serve 3 times.
Pretty please???
:tennis::olympics::peace:

[Sallydaisy]

Liam holds for 4-1. HH also holds for 2-4.
2 holds needed for GBR.
:GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Liam 5-2 ... just one more service hold would do the trick.
:nailbiter:

[Jane]

Awake again!! So happy to see the score

[exislander]

Sad there are no ranking points here. Liam is playing so well! Almost there.

[Sallydaisy]

Liam serving for the match.
*30-15, 30-30, 40-30 ...
:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Well played Liam Broady!!!
A stunning 7'5, 3'6, 6'3 win over the 7th seed and 2021 Wimbledon Semi-Finalist.

Proudly carrying the GBR flag in the Mens Singles at the Tokyo Olympics.
:GBflag:

[Jane]

Liam beats the no.7 seed - what a result!!! 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.:cheer::cheer::cheer::GBflag::GBflag:

[Teresa]

Flipping heck. He has done it.

[RosieBear]

Brilliant! What a time to play the match of his life. Take a bow Liam Broady :bravo: :GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Did not expect that kind of performance, great win for Liam!:clap::clap:

[Jan]

Just brilliant news!!!!! :bravo:

[Teresa]

I can only assume that having been called up very late Liam didn’t think he had a long enough Olympic experience…………….

[themass15]

Absolutely brilliant by Liam. Have just come back from the dentist. What a lovely surprise!

[Sallydaisy]

Olympic Mens Singles R16
[1] Djokovic SRB vs [35] Davidovich Fokina ESP
Ivashka BLR vs Nishikori JAP
[5] Zverev GER vs Basilashvili GEO
Chardy FRA vs Broady GBR

[13] Schwartzman ARG vs [12] Khachanov ROC
[14] Humbert FRA vs [4] Tsitsipas GRE
[11] Carreno Busta ESP vs Koepfer GER
[31] Fognini ITA vs [2] Medvedev ROC

[Sallydaisy]

Broady replay on Red Button, started about 20mins ago according to Stu Fraser on Twitter.

[Sallydaisy]

British tennis action on Wed 28/7/21
Liam Broady vs Jeremy Chardy 3rd after 3:00 on court 3
Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury vs Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig at 4:30 on court 5
Discovery+ and Eurosport Player ONLY

Or Livescores ...
:doh:

[cazza99]

Full tennis oop for Wednesday

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-07-28.htm

[suttontennis]

Full tennis oop for Wednesday

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-07-28.htm

Fognini v Medvedev ! Could be spicy, I take Medvedev to win, they wouldn't look out of place in the Boxing !!

[Sallydaisy]

Fognini v Medvedev ! Could be spicy, I take Medvedev to win, they wouldn't look out of place in the Boxing !!
Saw that they'd be head on when I checked the draw earlier.
Should we make guesses as to how many code violations???
The only saving grace might be that they're with a large team of fellow countrymen who will expect them to focus on playing to win rather than playing up!
:smashed::pillows::barmy:

[Genbrit]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching Liam win. How awesome was he. Some of those shots were incredible.

Lack of sleep is beginning to catch up with me though but hey, it's the Olympics -Endurance!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Paula Badosa taken off court in a wheelchair after suffering from heat issues.
She was trailing Vondrousova by a set (3-6) in their QF.
Possibly out of the Mixed Doubles with Pablo Carreno-Busta, depends on how she recovers.

[Sallydaisy]

Cabal/Farah knocked out of the doubles by Daniell/Venus(AUS).

[Sallydaisy]

Other R3 results today ...

Humbert FRA d Tsitsipas GRE
Zverev GER d Basilashvili GEO

[JAMES4578]

Disapointed for Tsitsipas but looks like Humbert was tough,pity Joe/Andy could not capitalise with Cabal/Farah not making semis either.

[themass15]

Disapointed for Tsitsipas but looks like Humbert was tough,pity Joe/Andy could not capitalise with Cabal/Farah not making semis either.

I was extremely disappointed about those two results. Was sure Andy/Joe would get a medal plus hoping Stef got on the podium too

[RosieBear]

The only upside after today's loss is that Andy tweeted (as on the match thread) "if this is the end of my Olympics journey". Meaning it might not be. Really hope Andy and Joe team up again for Paris '24. They are a brilliant team already, a bit more experience together over the next 3 years and they could be a real force to be reckoned with.

[Jane]

Just heard that Djokovic and Medvedev have managed to persuade the ITF to have tennis start times moved from 11.00am to 3.00pm to avoid the heat of the day. Too late for our guys, but could have made a difference.

[RosieBear]

Poor Kei, absolutely marmalized 6-2 6-0. Ooof, that's grim at his home games. Novak looks unstoppable, tbh. Man on a mission.

[RosieBear]

Medvedev out! PCB wins 6-2 7-6. It will be considered an upset and Daniil was struggling with the heat but the Spaniard is a very handy player. It was PCB who was unsettling Djoko so much in NY that he lashed out and got defaulted.

[themass15]

Medvedev out! PCB wins 6-2 7-6. It will be considered an upset and Daniil was struggling with the heat but the Spaniard is a very handy player. It was PCB who was unsettling Djoko so much in NY that he lashed out and got defaulted.

We can but hope

[suttontennis]

Re: OLYMPICS DOUBLES QF: Murray/Salisbury GBR v Cilic/Dodig CRO. Wed 04.30 Court
Looks like it could be an all Croatia final.
Semi-finals
Nikola Mektić (CRO) Mate Pavić (CRO) v Austin Krajicek (USA) Tennys Sandgren (USA)
Marcus Daniell (NZL) Michael Venus (NZL) v Marin Čilić (CRO) Ivan Dodig (CRO)

certainly looks like it now ! both Croatian pairs win in straights so meet in the final.

[RosieBear]

We can but hope

Nope, just meant he's underrated, not actually hoping for PCB gold. Now the sentimental possibility of a Kei gold is over I'm backing Novak all the way - the golden slam would be phenomenal!

[JAMES4578]

Was not expecting Kei to do too much but that really was a drubbing, really cannot see anyone stopping Djokovic now (but was always clear favourite anyway) Will face Zverev in the semis and chance for Carreno Busta slim should he reach final.

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/tennis/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-07-30.htm

[RosieBear]

Too many errors from PCB, Khachanov secures his place in the final and at least the silver. Pleased for him, seems like a nice guy, though I shudder every time I hear the term Russian Olympic Committee.

[RosieBear]

Sascha takes it to a decider. Novak definitely looking to shorten points in 2nd, lots of s&v and drop shots, which is not the style that won him the first set. Possibly struggling.
Leaves court for comfort break. This will be an interesting test of nerves now.

[Sallydaisy]

Sascha takes it to a decider. Novak definitely looking to shorten points in 2nd, lots of s&v and drop shots, which is not the style that won him the first set. Possibly struggling.
Leaves court for comfort break. This will be an interesting test of nerves now.
Nole was a set and a break up ...

[themass15]

Come on Sascha

[Sallydaisy]

Sascha needs to keep Nole running a lot ...

[RosieBear]

Novak couldn't miss in the first set now broken on first game of decider. Wild error. Long feared he wanted this too much. Really do not want to see him beat himself, hope champion instincts kick in.

[Jane]

Come on Sascha!!! :thumbup:

2-0

[RosieBear]

Big congrats to Sascha and kudos for keep pegging away despite the 6-1 first set. I know there will be a lot of gloating on here but I find the manner of this result sad. Wants it too much plus incredible pressure on his shoulders. Reminds me of the 2016 French Open final. Got tight as a drum and tbh only got it because Andy was too lovely a person to spoil that party. Sad, sad, sad for Novak but happy for Sascha.

[themass15]

So pleased for Sascha!!!!!

[Teresa]

Excellent. After AM went out it was the only thing I wanted from the Olympics, that Djokovic didn’t get a Gold Singles medal. Federer 0 Singles Gold, Djokovic 0 Singles, Gold Nadal 1 Singles Gold.

[Sallydaisy]

First - congratulations to Zverev and Khachanov who have played very well to reach the Final and a chance for the Gold (and Silver) medal. Both have come up against tough opponents and fought through to the end with just one last hurdle to be crowned Olympic Champion.

Second - I do feel for Djokovic who had the best chance of his career to achieve the Golden Slam. Those who denied him the Olympic Gold chance in 2012 and 2016 deserved to be the Champions and there were others in the frame taking the Grand Slam titles regularly (Federer & Nadal) which made the Golden Slam almost impossible.

As Rosie says ... "Wants it too much" ... and that's sometimes been the downfall of many a player going for something they wanted so much that it affected their game on the day. The examples are too numerous to mention but those which come to mind are Andys' OZ Open chances for a Grand Slam win and Federer trying to win the French Open.

Nole may yet win the USO which would recompense for his disastrous exit last time.

And we'll have a different, less expected, Olympic Champion in this funny old year.

[JAMES4578]

Personally I am happy for Sacha and it was some turnaround so hope he takes Gold now,he was mentally strong early in the 3rd too and really went for it. However recognise it was not the usual Djokovic in the 2nd half of the match and was struggling somewhat with the pressure so have some sympathy. However he may still win the 4 slams this season and still has a lot to be happy about this year, obviously tougher to beat him over best of 5. I am though quite pleased we will have a different winner this time.

[RosieBear]

I too hope Sascha gets the gold now.

[clancy]

Mektic/Pavic take it!

[themass15]

I too hope Sascha gets the gold now.

So do I!!!!!

[RosieBear]

Novak out of the mixed doubles as well as ROC beat Serbia 7-6 (4) 7-5. The tight scoreline suggests that Novak regrouped after the singles and played a decent match so can only say too good in this instance.

[JAMES4578]

Novak out of the mixed doubles as well as ROC beat Serbia 7-6 (4) 7-5. The tight scoreline suggests that Novak regrouped after the singles and played a decent match so can only say too good in this instance.


Seen some of the 2nd set, The Serbs were up 4-2 though. Karatsev/Vesnina were finalists in the French Open mind you.

[Sallydaisy]

Well done Mektic/Pavic who took the Mens Doubles Gold Medal.
:gold:

They've been the in-form team all this year and have established themselves as the team to beat.
They were always the better team against compatriots Cilic/Dodig who are not a regular 'pair'.

Just a shame it wasn't Andy and Joe ...
:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

Pablo Carreno-Busta is a break up at 5-3 in the Bronze medal match v Novak Djokovic.
Nole serving to stay in this set was*15-40 but has saved set points for deuce.

[Sallydaisy]

First set to PCB for Spain. Nole needs some inspiration to take away a medal at these Olympics.

[Sallydaisy]

6 all, tiebreak!

[Sallydaisy]

Nole levels the Bronze medal match ,1 all, took the tie break7'6(6)

[Jane]

One set all!!:sad:

[Jane]

Djokovic:smashed: and 0-3 down in 3rd set

[Sallydaisy]

PCB serving for the match 5-3 and had Ad but back to deuce

[Jane]

Carreno Busta takes the Bronze 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 :olympics: :bronze: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

PabloCarreno-Busta takes the Bronze!
:bronze::bronze:

[Sallydaisy]

Barty/Peers AUS win the Bronze medal by W/O after Djokovic/Stojanovic SRB withdrew.

[Jane]

Surprise, surprise!!

[suttontennis]

Novak throws racquet into stands, and smashes another on the net. Why only one warning ?

[RosieBear]

When Andy says he has an injury I expect him to be taken at face value so I try and extend the same respect to other players but can't help but view Novak's withdrawal from the mixed doubles as suspect. He essentially beat himself in the singles and I get that those kind of losses *really* hurt but this could have been Nina Stojanovic's one and only chance at an Olympic medal. Is Novak really too injured to compete.....hhmmmm...Let's just say I'm definitely expecting a full recovery by the US open.

[Hawkeye]

Only his pride is hurt...

[Sallydaisy]

Gold for Swiss tennis (but not Federer)
;)

Belinda Bencic d Marketa Vondrousova (Silver) 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 to become Olympic Champion.
:trophy:

Elina Svitolina won the Bronze medal for Ukraine.

[JAMES4578]

Glad Belinda Bencic won in quite a tough battle,Vondrousova though had some great results in the tournament but fell short today.

[Sallydaisy]

Alexander Zverev wins Gold 6-3, 6-1 for Germany.
Karen Khachanov has to settle for Silver for Russia.
Carreno-Busta took Bronze for Spain.

[Sallydaisy]

B.Krejcikova and K.Siniakova clinch the CZECH first Olympics gold medal in tennis after defeating Bencic/Golubic 7-5 6-1!