Olympics Paris Tennis 26th July - 11th August 2024

[Stell]

Andy Murray might be playing with Joe Salisbury, if selected to play.

[Sallydaisy]

Joe Salisbury more likely to team up with Neal Skupski - based on rankings.

[Sallydaisy]

Nadal and Alcaraz set to team up and play doubles for Spain at the Olympics.
On clay, in Paris. Will anyone else get a look in?
;)

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[Stell]

I read, after the Wimbledon tribute, Andy Murray would play his last ever match here. But, the ITF have other plans and want him to finish his career in Manchester.

[cazza99]

GB Olympic team - h ttps://www.teamgb.com/article/tennis-players-line-up-announced-for-paris-2024/2a8L1iOJZOXJLFQXe7IDNC


Team GB Olympic tennis team 2024:

Men’s Singles: Jack Draper, Cam Norrie, Dan Evans, Andy Murray

Women’s Singles: Katie Boulter

Men’s Doubles: Neal Skupski & Joe Salisbury.

[cazza99]

The tennis starts on Saturday 27th July.

There are extra channels for the Olympics on Discovery +. Euro 3 will be covering tennis.

[cazza99]

Schedule for Tennis at the Olympics - h ttps://www.tennis365.com/olympics/tennis-paris-2024-olympic-games-full-schedule-revealed

[Speedy Hawk]

Just saw on BBC that Andy confirmed Paris is his last professional match for singles and doubles then he retire after Paris.

[cazza99]

Andy not sure if he will be playing in singles according to article on BBC (posted in newspaper thread).


Murray said his back issue will likely prevent him from entering the singles in Paris - a decision which must be made before Thursday's draw - but he and Evans are capable of doing "very well" in the doubles.

"Me and Dan made the commitment to each other, that is what we will prioritise," he added.

"That gives the team and us the best opportunity to get a medal.

"My back is still not perfect. I didn't feel great in the build-up to Wimbledon and during it. I feel better here."

Evans will still play in the men's singles, along with Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper, while Team GB will also be represented in the doubles by Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury.

[cazza99]

Sinner is out of the Olympics because of tonsilitis.

[Hawkeye]

Andy officially withdraws from the singles.

[exislander]

http s://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/olympics/2024-tennis-draws-announced/ there are no easy draws.......

Andy/Dan to play Nishikori/Daniel first round.

[clancy]

Ugh - a tough draw for Andy and Dan - should have known those dratted tennis gods would not oblige at his final tournament! x

[cazza99]

Olympics tennis first round draws for the Brits


Women’s singles

Katie Boulter (GBR) vs Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (SVK)


Men’s singles

Jack Draper (GBR) vs Kei Nishikori (JPN)
Cam Norrie (GBR) vs Tallon Griekspoor (NED)
Dan Evans (GBR) vs Moez Echargui (TUN)


Men’s doubles

Joe Salisbury & Neal Skupski (GBR) vs Tomas Mahac & Adam Pavlasek (CZE)
Andy Murray & Dan Evans (GBR) vs Kei Nishikori & Taro Daniel (JPN)


Women’s doubles

Heather Watson & Katie Boulter (GBR) vs Angelique Kerber & Laura Siegemund (GER)


Mixed doubles

Joe Salisbury & Heather Watson (GBR) vs Felix Auger-Aliassime & Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN)

[cazza99]

Full tennis draws

h ttps://www.itftennis.com/en/events/olympics-paris-2024/draws-and-results/

[JAMES4578]

Quite a tough opener for Cameron, Nishikori could still rise to the occasion against Jack and in the Doubles.

[Speedy Hawk]

Draw on Olympics website. http s://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/bracket/tennis/men-s-doubles

I also looked at singles and apparently that Nole vs Nadal in 2nd round if both win their 1st round. Nole is seed 1 and Nadal not seeded.

[JAMES4578]

That would create some excitement, hopefully Nadal can step up if they meet.

[cazza99]

ht tps://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/tennis/men-s-singles?day=27-july

Jack starts at 11 am on Court 6 on Saturday 27th.

followed by Cameron and then Dan on the same court.


Katie Boulter is 3rd on Court 11 on 27th.

[Speedy Hawk]

I am assuming time on website is Paris time. Since I do not see switch between time zone like Japan did. Sometimes it tricky to tell cos some Olympics website doesn't say and some will do local time and some will auto change time your time zone and doesn't mention it or best option is switch between local time and your time zone.

[exislander]

It is still raining heavily in Paris - no play on outside courts for some time yet. This will play havoc with the schedule again - hope Dan will have enough rest between his singles and the doubles.

[cazza99]

Yes I think you are you are right Speedy. The tennis starts at 11.00 am daily - that is the start time in the Radio Times guide anyway. So the Olympics Schedule are showing Paris times rather than local times.

[Sallydaisy]

All matches on the outside courts are cancelled for today and there'll be a revised schedule in place tomorrow.
Play continues under cover on Chatrier and Lenglen.

[JAMES4578]

certainly frustrating, thought we had enough rain at the opening cermony!

[Speedy Hawk]

I noticed when watching Carlos match and now Carlos/Nadal match, scoreboard is sooooooooo slow. I am spoiled with fast Grand Slams and ATP scoreboard. I forgot how slow Olympics scoreboard is. Score update just before they about serve play next point.

[Nessie]

Looks like Cam has withdrawn. Griekspoor is now playing Tsitspas P!:sad::sad:

[Sallydaisy]

In Singles R2:
Draper v Fritz
Evans v Tsitsipas

[JAMES4578]

Tough matches for Jack and Dan, Cameron pulled out due to injury and De Minaur also pulled out of the singles at the last minute but is expected to play Doubles.

[Speedy Hawk]

Nadal only won 1 single game off Nole. Wow what times have changed! King of Clay cannot win more than single game so far on clay. Most likely straight sets win for Nole.

[Speedy Hawk]

I posted when Nole was 6-1, 3-0 up. Now it all changed in 2nd set, 4-3 with Nole still break up. Nadal hanging on there somehow.

[JAMES4578]

Nadal avoided a complete rout but Djokovic got in done 6-4 in the 2nd.

[clancy]

Thanks James. It's always sad to see the end of a legend's era whether he's been your favourite or not. Surprised to see Joe and Neil go out but over the moon that Andy and Dan march on! x

[Sallydaisy]

British interest on the OOP for Tuesday 30th July.

Court Suzanne Lenglen
1st: Jack Draper v Taylor Fritz
2nd: Paolini v Schmiedlova
3rd: Alcaraz/Nadal (ESP) v Griekspoor/Koolhof (NED)
4th: Evans/Murray (GBR) v Gille/Vliegen (Belgium)

Cracking line-up for anyone with tickets to Lenglen!

Court 7
3rd: Boulter/Watson v Kerber/Siegemund
5th: Salisbury/Watson v Dabrowski/Auger-Aliassime

[JAMES4578]

Yes indeed Clancy, pity Joe/Neal went down though after being up 6-3 in mtb.

[Stell]

The Draper vs Fritz match is supposed to be on the BBC's iPlayer now, but I can't find it.

[suttontennis]

Kerber through to he WF of her last event, after beating Fernandez. plays Navarro or Zheng.

[Sallydaisy]

Fritz d Draper 6'7(3), 6'3, 6'2.
That's all the Brits out of the Olympic Mens Singles

[Sallydaisy]

Vekic has beaten Gauff - bit unexpected that.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately jack went down to Fritz . failed to take 6bps early in the 2nd,
heat though also seemed to be a factor. Good win for Kerber, Gauff lost to Vekic 7-6,6-2.

[Speedy Hawk]

Carlos/Nadal doubles are on now. Andy will be after them.

[Sallydaisy]

In other British tennis results today:-
Boulter/Watson won their match against Kerber/Siegemund

Salisbury/Watson lost their Mixed Doubles to Canada (Auger-Aliassime/Dabrowski).

Draper lost to Fritz.

So we have 1 Ladies Doubles pair and 1 Mens Doubles pair left in the Olympics.

[cazza99]

From Tennis on Telly

Wednesday at the Olympic Games

Boulter/Watson vs Haddad Maia/Stefani 3rd C6



Djokovic vs Koepfer
Kerber vs Zgeng
Alcaraz/Nadal vs Krajicek/Ram
Kostyuk vs Vekic

[Sallydaisy]

Boulter & Watson through to the Olympics 1/4 Finals where they'll face Errani & Paolini.
:GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Nadal/Alcaraz out of the Olympics, beaten by Ram/Krajicek of the USA.

[Sallydaisy]

Boulter/Watson play Errani/Paolini ITA on Court Mathieu at 12noon, 11am UK. Thursday 1st August.

[HoopGirl]

Gosh that’s a big surprise about Alcarez and Nadal - really shocked by that!

[HoopGirl]

Watched Boulter and Watson - really good match with a very noisy Brazilian crowd

[Teresa]

I am no fan of Nadal, but you would have to have a heart of stone not to feel for him leaving Roland Garos for probably the last time.

[Sallydaisy]

Boulton are in action right now.
Lost the 2nd game for the Italians to go 2-0 up but then broke back.
Serving now at 1-2 on serve.

[Sallydaisy]

Zheng took the 1st set 6'2 but Swiatek mounted a fight back in the 2nd
and was 4-0 up before Zheng broke to get on the board. Zheng now serving at 1-4.

[Sallydaisy]

Humph. The ITA have broken GBR again .....
C'mon Hev and Katie!
:GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

ITA take the first set 6'2.

Not sure what's up with Swiatek but Zheng has now come back to level at 4-4.
Swiatek serving to stay ahead.

[Sallydaisy]

Swiatek out; Zheng is into the Final with a win of 6'2, 7'5.

[Sallydaisy]

Errani/Paolini d Boulter/Watson 6'3, 6'1 and advance to the Final.

[clancy]

They have played very well together and Katie will have learnt a lot. Now down to the boys! x

[JAMES4578]

Surprised at Swiatek not reaching final on clay, did not come close today but good run from Heather/Katie!

[clancy]

Alcaraz is fighting back for the 2nd set having won the 1st. Wear Paul out Carlos! x

[Sallydaisy]

Alcaraz d Paul 6'3, 7'6(7).

Musetti leads Zverev 7'5 and they're at 5-5 in the 2nd with Zverev serving.

[Sallydaisy]

Musetti d Zverev 7'5, 7'5 in a match lasting just over 2 hours.

Ruud v FAA next on Lenglen.

Followed by Dandy v Taymy so probably 6pm could be the time for that.

[Sallydaisy]

Olympic sport and weather.
There's a very high chance of a heavy rainstorm in Paris between now and 19.00 UK time.

GOLF
Play has been suspended in R1 because of thunder and and the risk of lightning.
The venue is at Le Golf National out the other side of Versailles and several miles SW of RollyG.

SAILING
Racing has been abandoned for the 2nd time today in Marseille on account of there being no wind.

[Sallydaisy]

Golf has resumed ...

[Sallydaisy]

FAA takes the 1st set 6'4 over Ruud.
At the rate they are playing it might be 1.5hrs before Dandy are on.

[Sallydaisy]

There's me thinking FAA only had to hold serve to win the match.
He's now serving at 5-6 to take the 2nd set into a tie-breaker.
If it goes 1-1 we'll be here for another hour waiting for Andy!
:doh:

[clancy]

And it has!

[Sallydaisy]

FAA serving for the match - again...

... and finally makes it through for Canada!

[clancy]

At last the Canadian takes the match just as Novak takes the 1st set against the Greek so very soon now we have what we've all been waiting for! x

[Speedy Hawk]

I missed whole set cos was out for lunch break and didn't expect Carlos totally destroy Felix that much!

[Sallydaisy]

FAA/Dabrowski for Canada have just won the Bronze Medal in Mixed Doubles
after beating NED Koolhof/Schuurs 6'3, 7'6(2)

[Sallydaisy]

Musetti was neck and neck with Djoko in that first set but the Serb came through 6'4.
Musetti responds by breaking Nole in the 1st game of the 2nd set.

[cazza99]

Ebden/Peers won the Men's doubles.

[JAMES4578]

Djokovic was not too troubled in the end taking the 2nd 6-2, Alcaraz lost only 2 games to FAA! It was tight in the Men's Doubles with Ebden/peers taking the mtb 10-8!

[Sallydaisy]

Alcaraz and Djokovic have both held serve so it's a tie-break for the 1st set.

[JAMES4578]

Djokovic takes the breaker 7-3,Alcaraz possibly paying for not converting any of the 5 bps at 4 all. Hopefully Carlos come right back!

[Sallydaisy]

Djokovic takes the 1st set 7'6(3).

[Teresa]

I wish to announce the unprecedented situation, that I am rooting for the Spaniard…….!!!

[exislander]

Even if Novak wins the Gold here he will never equal Andy's two singles Golds.

[Teresa]

True, but I don’t want to him to have even one.

[Sallydaisy]

Carlos needs to break right now whilst Djoko is at *4-5 and needs to hold serve to stay in the 2nd set.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break for the 2nd set and Djoko breaks Carlos to go *1-0 and serving
*2-0 Djoko, c'mon Carlos!
*2-1 break back for Spain, back on serve. Can Alcaraz make it pay?
2-2*
3-2* Nole breaks again ...
*4-2
*5-2 sigh
6-2*
7-2*

Gold medal for Novak Djokoic.
:hmm:

[Teresa]

Xxxxxxxxxxx

[Sallydaisy]

Perhaps he could just retire now?

[clancy]

Congratulations Novak! You are not my favourite but you are a pretty good player for 37. Be thankful for the good health and luck you have had in your career and enjoy the rest of it. x

[Hawkeye]

The GOAT argument is no longer an argument

[Jan]

Bah.

[JAMES4578]

Well Djokovic was supreme today but some errors from Alcaraz at crucial moments, did not come close in the Breakers. still Novak has amazing record so well done even if really wanted an Alcaraz win, carlos will have more chances. In tennis though would not class the Olympics as the biggest event.

[pabbers]

:crying:

[HoopGirl]

Novaks win just makes what Andy did even more special!

[clancy]

5 sets both times not 3.

[Teresa]

A Reminder 12 Years ago today

Murray d Federer 6:2, 6:1, 6:4

:gold:

[clancy]

Very sweet day. x

[JAMES4578]

Andy was amazing that day (even if Federer had a much longer semi final against Del Potro) and his confidence grew as a result.

[suttontennis]

A Reminder 12 Years ago today

Murray d Federer 6:2, 6:1, 6:4

my brother, who i don't see often, called me that weekend and asked if i wanted to visit on the Final day, and join him for a game of Tennis. it wasn't something i could refuse, even if i meant missing the final, I actually saw the final point after we came back from our game. I also didn't see Andy's second Wimbledon title, being involved in a club match.

[clancy]

Have read many lovely messages to Andy but not seen anything from Lendl.