OLYMPICS - general tennis thread

[cazza99]

If you wish to discuss tennis related issues in the build up to the Olympics, please do so here. We will create a new information thread or amend this when the competition information becomes available.

If you wish to discuss tickets, please go to the thread in the Sports Hall forum. http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?460-Olympics-London-2012-Tickets

[cazza99]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/should-djokovic-carry-serbias-flag-at-the-olympics/) - Should Djokovic carry Serbia's flag at the Olympics

[cazza99]

Tennis at London 2012 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip78pv9l6Ig&feature=youtu.be

[xenon21]

In this article (http://www.economist.com/blogs/gametheory/2012/02/tennis-olympic-games) it says that the winner of the tournament will get 750 points and the men's tennis will be best of 3 sets apart from the final which will be best of 5

[RoastLamb]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/should-djokovic-carry-serbias-flag-at-the-olympics/) - Should Djokovic carry Serbia's flag at the Olympics

I don't know about him but I sure hope Rafa carries Spain's flag.

[Alis]

It will be great for the profile of tennis if either of them carry the flag for their country. Fed's a possibility for Switzerland I suppose but can't see Andy having a chance for GB - Chris Hoy perhaps?

[RoastLamb]

I can see Andy hoisting the flag if he wins Wimbly but I'm sure they've decided who's gonna do it well ahead of the start.

[Sallydaisy]

From the ITF on Twitter:

Date for your diary!
Entries for the #OlympicsTennis (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23OlympicsTennis) event will be based on the world rankings of Monday 11 June #London2012 (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23London2012)

[cazza99]

That date seems quite close to the Olympics - I'd have thought they would do the selections earlier.

[RoastLamb]

Someone tweeted today that Rafa will be Spain's flagbearer. :yahoo: Muchly deserved.

[VamosVixs]

Someone tweeted today that Rafa will be Spain's flagbearer. :yahoo: Muchly deserved.

Delighted for him as he really wants to do it! :yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

That date seems quite close to the Olympics - I'd have thought they would do the selections earlier.
Why earlier?
Most players will know well before then if they're likely to be involved and plan accordingly.

What the organisers seem to have done is treat it pretty much like a normal event i.e. with an Entry List published 6 weeks ahead of the Monday of the week the event starts and based on the rankings as at the date. That seems quite fair IMHO - and it is what all the main tour players are used to. June 11th is also the first ranking update after Roland Garros and before any grass court events are played - bearing in mind that for a change the 2012 Olympics tennis will be on grass.

[Alis]

Delighted for him as he really wants to do it! :yahoo:

Great for Rafa and for the profile of tennis!

[cazza99]

Why earlier?
Most players will know well before then if they're likely to be involved and plan accordingly.


Dunno really, probably because they are making selections for other sports earlier.

[xenon21]

Really interesting and informative breakdown of the ins and outs of tennis qualification and format at the Olympics by Talking Balls (http://talkingballs-tennis.blogspot.com/)

[Linda]

Thanks Xe - that's really useful. :)

[xenon21]

Andy, Bally, Oli Golding and Peter Norfolk are amongst those chosen to be Olympic Torchbearers here (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/Olympics/News/2012/British-Tennis-Players-and-Volunteers-confirmed-as-Olympic-Torchbearers/)

Andy's takes place on 23 July in Merton

[Katie]

Andy, Bally, Oli Golding and Peter Norfolk are amongst those chosen to be Olympic Torchbearers here (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/Olympics/News/2012/British-Tennis-Players-and-Volunteers-confirmed-as-Olympic-Torchbearers/)

Andy's takes place on 23 July in Merton

Excellent news - I'm sure Andy, Bally, Oli and Peter will really enjoy carrying the torch, very pleased for them. :)

[supergran]

It's lovely news....well deserved honour for them!:):clap:

[pabbers]

Great stuff!

[lynne]

Well done Andy!!!!:thumbup:

[Alis]

Nice to see the tennis players given the honour.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy, Bally, Oli Golding and Peter Norfolk are amongst those chosen to be Olympic Torchbearers here (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/Olympics/News/2012/British-Tennis-Players-and-Volunteers-confirmed-as-Olympic-Torchbearers/)

Andy's takes place on 23 July in Merton
Thanks Xenon! Nice to have representation from the tennis players across different areas including wheelchair tennis too!
:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Yes fabulous they are all involved!

[Fina]

Andy, Bally, Oli Golding and Peter Norfolk are amongst those chosen to be Olympic Torchbearers here (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/Olympics/News/2012/British-Tennis-Players-and-Volunteers-confirmed-as-Olympic-Torchbearers/)

Andy's takes place on 23 July in Merton

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - so pleased for Andy :thumbup:


EDIT My post definitely needs this smiley! :olympics:

[lynne]

Andy in his Olympic Kit 2012:)


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150620619801966&set=a.10150620618931966.388349.16814976965&type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150620620171966&set=a.10150620618931966.388349.16814976965&type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150620620531966&set=a.10150620618931966.388349.16814976965&type=3&theater

[VamosVixs]

Love it!! :thumbup:

[-J-]

like the Scottishness of it, i might even come to like the union flag if they permanently removed the red

[greatunclebulgaria]

hate it

[jeannie13]

like the Scottishness of it, i might even come to like the union flag if they permanently removed the red
:rolling::rolling:Couldn't help laughing!!!!

[xenon21]

Andy looks pretty good in it :)

[-J-]

Andy looks pretty good in it :)not as good as jess ;)

[RoastLamb]

LOVE his shirt!!! Fabulous.

[-J-]

Beach volleyball (https://p.twimg.com/AoqNTdMCEAA_ohg.jpg)outfit not to shabby either

[hfwardhouse]

Get to the shallow thread -J- :rolling:

[pabbers]

Very striking. Love it.

[lynne]

Didn't really know where to put this but I have heard that Andy & other Olympians are on BBC2 Scotland at 7pm tonight talking to Dougie Vipond ...so looking forward to feedback from all you lovely Scottish folk!!:)




If any of the Mods think this should be moved please do so....thanks!

[JAMES4578]

Yes I did hear that, should be an interesting show! Whilst I enjoyed it Andy's appearence was pretty brief tbh. He basically said it was special playing for your country and he enjoyed Davis Cup as it was a bit different playing for a team. He said tennis was now very big in the olympics and he'd try and win both Wimbledon and the olympics, it would be perfect! There were shorts clips of his match at the olympics in Bejing and The Australian Open cermony 2010 when he lost to Federer.

[cazza99]

tennis space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/your-guide-to-who-qualifies-for-the-olympics/)- Your guide to who qualifies for the Olympics

[cazza99]

tennis space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/will-players-walk-out-to-music-at-the-olympics/) - Will players walk out to music at the Olympics?

[KnightOwl]

The article seems to suggest Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy" for Roger Federer - maybe it's just me, but I think Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" would be far more appropriate :red devil:

[Linda]

Totally agree with you, Fiona! Although, come to think of it, there is another even more appropriate one: Oh Yes He Is!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfhJr1xSHE

[cazza99]

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1192043-summer-olympics-2012-ranking-this-years-tennis-stars) - London 2012: Ranking This Year's Olympic Games' Tennis Stars

[RoastLamb]

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1192043-summer-olympics-2012-ranking-this-years-tennis-stars) - London 2012: Ranking This Year's Olympic Games' Tennis Stars

Almagro and del Potro. I don't think so.

[scrapaddict]

That's a great vid. Linda - had me in stitches

[Linda]

That's a great vid. Linda - had me in stitches

You should check out some of Maggybee's other vids - there are a couple more funny ones about Fed, but not as funny as that one.

[cazza99]

Please can everyone note that we have an Olympics ticket and who is going thread in the Olympics subforum in Sports Hall. Here is the link

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?460-Olympics-London-2012-Tickets

[cazza99]

Fox Sports (http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/Mixed-doubles-makes-a-comeback-in-Olympic-tennis-93993573)- Mixed doubles makes a comeback in Olympic tennis

John Isner relishes the notion of serving for an Olympic gold medal against a woman, and it could happen at the London Games.
....
He remembers facing Justine Henin in the final. She's a seven-time Grand Slam champion; she's also 5-foot-6.

''I aced her about 15 times,'' Isner said with a smile. ''Obviously she has unbelievable returns, but she's also kind of small. I kept hitting the serve out wide.

''It's fun to serve as hard as I can against the women. If I ever get the chance to play for Olympic gold, I'm not going to take it easy.''

[cazza99]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/what-happened-to-the-olympic-ideals/) - What happened to the Olympic ideals?

[cazza99]

I thought Sweden is a bit harsh only allowing athletes with a good chance of getting into the top 8.

[cazza99]

The first 2 articles were posted on the newspaper thread and have been put here for completeness.

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18530606)- Andy Murray says Olympic gold is the pinnacle of sport

AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jfxP73JLbQjJwtw9E91sRKXvK7Og?docId=CNG.f15b2 3df253c7400e9863ab1ff7a41f8.331)- Murray named in Britain's Olympic squad

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-18530818) - India names two Olympic men's tennis teams

[cazza99]

USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/tennis/story/2012-06-20/olympics-tennis-wimbledon/55716946/1) - Buzz builds for Olympic tennis at Wimbledon

[cazza99]

The Olympic selections etc are being discussed on the general olympic tennis thread in Andy Rules - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?723-OLYMPICS-general-tennis-thread&p=73181#post73181

[Sallydaisy]

One thing that will be different at the Olympics tennis will be the dress code - because unlike the normal Wimbledon edict of predominantly white the players can wear any colour of the rainbow (and some probably will).

Article here. (http://www.rt.com/sport/tennis/tennis-dress-code-olympics-williams-wimbledon-london2012-369/)


The London 2012 Games will present the tennis stars with a unique opportunity to flash colorful outfits at the staid Wimbledon courts. *The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has a strict dress code, according to which all the players must appear on the courts in white. But those rules will be put aside during the Olympic tournament that Wimbledon will host this summer. Tennis queens, and perhaps kings, will be able to turn the courts into a podium, displaying the brightest and trendiest designs in sports fashion.


The traditional dark green backgrounds at the club will also be replaced by more colorful ones.

[cazza99]

They are still not all happy in India

Deccan Chronicle (http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/tennis/tennis-crisis-sania-mirza-caught-compromise-296) - Tennis crisis: Sania Mirza caught up in compromise

[cazza99]

Independent (Olympic task facing the Wimbledon ground staff) - Olympic task facing the Wimbledon ground staff

[cazza99]

The Slice (http://the-slice.com/2012/06/del-potro-in-coca-cola-argentina-commercial-for-london-2012/) - Del Potro In Coca-Cola Argentina Commercial For London 2012

[RoastLamb]

Wow! Just read Sania Mirza's letter to the AITA (http://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/news/item/192513-sania-mirzas-letter-full-text)about the b-s going on re: Indian Olympic picks.

[Helen40]

Wow! Just read Sania Mirza's letter to the AITA (http://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/news/item/192513-sania-mirzas-letter-full-text)about the b-s going on re: Indian Olympic picks.
Wow, verrry interesting reading. I was out there working last year, and even in a multinational office, you could still see that there was a male female divide and all the higher bosses were male, and needed to ceover their backsides.

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

UK Sport has sets a minimum target of 48 medals for #TeamGB at @London2012. 2 of those are in tennis. #nopressure

:eek:

[cazza99]

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

They're not hanging around at Wimbledon getting ready for Olympics http://yfrog.com/kg1nugogj

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg736/scaled.php?tn=0&server=736&filename=1nugog.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/repair-work-starts-on-courts-while-stars-help-andy-murray-recover-7924489.html) - Repair work starts on courts while stars help Andy Murray recover

Amazingly, eight of the Championships courts were last night seeded with specially germinated grass that has been produced to accelerate the healing process and ensure the most famous courts in the world are ready for the Games.

[RoastLamb]

They didn't waste any time! :shocked:

[xenon21]

YIKES!!! Purple Wimbledon :shocked: will take some getting used to! And our poor eyes!


They don't mess around here. 1 day gone and the changes are already taking shape #olympics http://t.co/iouvR3pm

[cazza99]

If you can bear to watch the BBC interview with Federer this morning that I posted on the newspaper thread, you can see quite a few of the courts in the background. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18764325

[cazza99]

ITF Olympic Tennis ‏@OlympicsTennis

Here's a sneak-peak of how #London2012 will look @Wimbledon... what do you think? http://twitpic.com/a5qc3i

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/614288574.jpg?key=42562832&Expires=1342123145&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=04URzpVBU0X4pZdvXIMUTj14vdm5544e30lJAPjo 3roVhUHeFaTKlxXudw8yhnounteElkcMpTHMTID6Y2Y5nBlT57 X6EdYEf0FofxrrTRYhAx85JlnTuQ~B18WD0K2Z5cTlJixzirkZ aRJstBpWIPlSxCGmHNUhDbvFnxVx6Eg_
picture from twitter

[RoastLamb]

At least there's no nasty advertising - as yet.

[cazza99]

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/07/10/a-look-ahead-to-tennis-at-the-london-olympics/) - A look ahead to tennis at the London Olympics

[Alis]

ITF Olympic Tennis ‏@OlympicsTennis


http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/614288574.jpg?key=42562832&Expires=1341847294&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=bVtgXuIfLgvckCZq~K29jV5tACtHgMOX7kPQaC7K Ff6rVOjkFbK-m4ztzwsZH-RUeP2yI~OrD~U4I1sp8r5RYNWTX-K1mGah-MR1T~O1HFX-jtkJ59ApwCa7XyBO2QSNocYKRsKptnUkZ5WCsjttAEiLTj~3-PTrTY8B7C9orI0_
picture from twitter

That will take some getting used to!

[david1610]

woop just bought 2 centre court tickets for 31st July, taking my mum as she couldn't deal with camping with me for Wimbledon but loves tennis and Murray just as much as me
How??!!
PS Can we pray for a wild card for Laura and/or Heather for singles?
PPS (Bad joke warning) If the heaven's open during the Olympics the obvious song to play will be ...... Prince's Purple Rain!

[cazza99]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/dissecting-the-olympics-mixed-doubles/) - Dissecting the Olympics mixed doubles

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10/top-10-olympic-tennis-quotes/) - Top 10 Olympic tennis quotes

[Niknak's Mum]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/dissecting-the-olympics-mixed-doubles/) - Dissecting the Olympics mixed doubles

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10/top-10-olympic-tennis-quotes/) - Top 10 Olympic tennis quotes

I love the Bradley Wiggins quote about Rafa doing his laundry! :laugh:

[cazza99]

I love the Bradley Wiggins quote about Rafa doing his laundry! :laugh:

This one :lol:


Bradley Wiggins watched Rafael Nadal doing his laundry in the Olympic Village in Beijing: “I didn’t want to bother him but he was mixing up his whites and colours.”

[cazza99]

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/14/rafael-nadal-hopeful-fit-olympics) - London 2012: Rafael Nadal hopeful he will be fit for Olympics

[cazza99]

Shrewdtennis (http://www.shrewdtennis.com/tennis-olympic-games-opening-ceremony-uniforms/)- Tennis: Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Uniforms

[LC the fan]

So looking forward to the Olympics now. Got two more Centre Court tickets for the first day and 1st August. So hope Andy can pick himself up as it will be hard walking out on Centre Court again.

Have a feeling that Andy has always been very keen to do well in the Olympics. He got his travel and timing all wrong in Beijing and has been determined to make up for it ever since.

Anyone know when the draw will be held ? at least he should avoid Rafa in a semi.....but look who that leaves !!!

[VamosVixs]

Will miss the Gold medal match, got the first home match of the new footie season that day. Hopefully Andy can get that gold medal.

[xenon21]

Some scary mugshots of the tennis players on the Olympic website! This is Andy's

http://t.co/632yqJF7

Looks dangerous!

[Fina]

^ :thanks: xe. Andy looks good. He seems to have lost an inch in height though - here it's given as 6' 2"

[cazza99]

shrewdtennis (http://www.shrewdtennis.com/tennis-a-guide-to-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-olympic-games/) - Tennis: A Guide to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games
Mentions some of the tennis players who are going to hold the flag for the openeing ceremony.

[cazza99]

robstewart ‏@robstewart

Grass practice courts at Aorangi today. Heavily seeded. Haven't seen the match courts. http://pic.twitter.com/5cssQwlL

judy murray ‏@judmoo

"@SI_BTBaseline: Opening Ceremony uniforms. Is Team GB going to a funeral? http://bit.ly/LnFeAx #tennis" No.

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/tipsarevic-the-olympics-could-be-like-any-other-event/) - Tipsarevic: The Olympics could be like any other event

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/hingis-olympic-champions-are-heroes-for-just-one-day/)- Hingis: Olympic champions are heroes for just one day

Yahoo (http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/5-golden-tips-getting-medal-mind-set-081015545.html) - 5 golden tips for getting a medal-mind-set

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1262596-novak-djokovic-or-andy-murray-who-is-hungrier-for-2012-olympics-and-slam-title) - Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray: Who Is Hungrier for 2012 Olympics and Slam Title?

[cazza99]

Tennistalk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20120717/Murray_hopes_to_start_afresh_at_the_Games) - Murray hopes to start afresh at the Games

Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-i-want-to-win-olympics-114295)- Better than winning Wimbledon? Andy Murray reveals his Olympic dream and how winning gold would be the "ultimate moment"

nst.com (http://www.nst.com.my/sports/other/tennis-braced-for-purple-haze-1.107170)- TENNIS: Braced for purple haze

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/7905163/London-2012-Olympics-tennis-guide.html)- London 2012 Olympics: tennis guide

[Sallydaisy]

ITF - Olympic tennis page (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/news/articles/london-2012-draw-to-be-held-on-26-july.aspx)

Grass level (http://2012.itftennis.com/ITF/Plugins/ImageGen/ImageGen.ashx?image=/media/124076/124076_BigPicture.jpg&constrain=True&height=293&width=520)on courts 4 and 5.

[-J-]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) Having spoken to Rafa a few days ago, I cannot be too surprised he has, apparently, withdrawn from Olympic Games. Shattering blow though

[Sallydaisy]

Rafa is OUT of the Olympics - Spain will need a new flag bearer.

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews (https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews) Rafael Nadal pulls out of London Olympics. Nadal says he is not in condition to compete. #SSN (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23SSN)

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes)
Having spoken to Rafa a few days ago, I cannot be too surprised he has, apparently, withdrawn from Olympic Games. Shattering blow though

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) One of most difficult decisions of his career, says Rafa as he decides not to defend gold medal. Spain will have to find new flag bearer

[cazza99]

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/tennis/9382257/Andre-Agassi-Olympic-tennis-gold-matters-more-than-any-Grand-Slam.html) - Andre Agassi: Olympic tennis gold matters more than any Grand Slam
video interview

Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/oly-tenn-preview-idUSL5E8HLCHB20120718)- PREVIEW-Olympics-Tennis-Wimbledon gets Games touch, Murray hopes

Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/oly-tenn-marino-adv-idUKL4E8IJ3WP20120719)- Olympics-Tennis-Kanepi withdrawal opens door for Duque-Marino

[cazza99]

ITF - Olympic tennis page (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/news/articles/london-2012-draw-to-be-held-on-26-july.aspx)

Grass level (http://2012.itftennis.com/ITF/Plugins/ImageGen/ImageGen.ashx?image=/media/124076/124076_BigPicture.jpg&constrain=True&height=293&width=520)on courts 4 and 5.

It says the draw is to take place on Thursday 26th Julyl

[VamosVixs]

Gutted for Rafa! :crying:

[Katie]

Feel so sorry for Rafa, he was so looking forward to carrying the flag for Spain. :sad: His knee injury must be very bad for him to skip the Olympics.

[Sallydaisy]

Gutted for Rafa! :crying:
:grouphug:
Only consolation is that he does already have an Olympic Gold medal from 2008 Beijing.

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18909111)- London 2012: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Olympics

[VamosVixs]

:grouphug:
Only consolation is that he does already have an Olympic Gold medal from 2008 Beijing.

True of course he has already won Gold and I really didn't think he would win again but I think he was really looking forward to being flag bearer and now he won't get to do that. :sad:

[cazza99]

Does the flag bearer have to be a competing athlete? Cos Steve Redgrave is meant to be the bookies favourite for the UK.

[Alis]

I thought the flag bearer was always a competing athlete - surely Chris Hoy must be the favourite. As far as Rafa is concerned, the press release said he wouldn't be attending the Games in any capacity.

[VamosVixs]

Does the flag bearer have to be a competing athlete? Cos Steve Redgrave is meant to be the bookies favourite for the UK.

Yes, I hope ours is Sir Chris. Would love Steve to light the cauldron in the stadium.

[Sallydaisy]

I'd have thought it would be a competing athlete. Sir Steve has won the most for GBR (5) but I suspect he's got another role to play during the Olympic ceremony.

Sir Chris has 4 Golds (as does Matt Pinsent) followed by Wiggins and Ainslie on 3 apiece.

[cazza99]

Yes, I hope ours is Sir Chris. Would love Steve to light the cauldron in the stadium.

oops. That is what I was getting muddled up with. Steve Redgrave is bookies fave to light the cauldron.

[pabbers]

Poor Rafa but given the ranking order, does this mean Andy may get at least a bronze?? ;)

[Helen40]

Any news on who's carrying the flag yet?

[-J-]

any news on who's carrying the flag yet?not being announced to this weekend

[Sallydaisy]

Tweet from Rafa:

Rafa Nadal ‏@RafaelNadal (https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal) I'm sorry, I can't to compete in the Olympics. This is one of the saddest moments of my career. http://bit.ly/QcpWoS (http://t.co/8Tqn93CG)

[harriet]

the beeb (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18909111)have a report of rafa'a withdrawal

[Linda]

Feli Lopez will take his place in singles and Marc Lopez will take his place in doubles.

[cazza99]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/the-new-look-colourful-wimbledon/) - The new-look, colourful Wimbledon

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/five-thoughts-on-rafa-nadal-missing-the-olympics/)- Five thoughts on Rafa Nadal missing the Olympics
by Alex Willis

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

Yikes RT @WimboGroundsman Olympic mascot has taken up tennis pic.twitter.com/p8mma7zc
https://p.twimg.com/AyJZC3kCcAAh9Nc.jpg
picture from twitter

[Sallydaisy]

A reminder to all that we have several threads about the Olympics in this sub-forum (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=32)
That's where you'll find discussions about the Torch Relay and Tickets and all relevant news..
Please try to post in the correct threads so that others can see updated information easily.
We have moved a few posts over to keep Olympic tennis general discussions on track.
:thanks:

[Sallydaisy]

Dani (erm, Venezuelan), Andy, Jamie, Laura, AnneK, Bally (and Paul Hutchins)
Great photo of some of our Olympic tennis team!!!
(missing Colin Fleming, Ross Hutchins and Heather Watson)

https://twitpic.com/show/large/a9n7fs


Elena ‏@ElenaBaltacha (https://twitter.com/ElenaBaltacha) http://twitpic.com/a9n7fs (http://t.co/poZ1Ngib)

[LC the fan]

Is Andy so well known he doesn't have to wear his ID ???

Gutted for Rafa but he would have been in the other half of the draw so it doesn't really help Andy.

[super8]

Does anyone know when the draw is due to take place for this?

[Caro]

Does anyone know when the draw is due to take place for this?

I think it's 26th July - read that on one of the other Olympic threads

[-J-]

I think it's 26th July - read that on one of the other Olympic threadsyup next thursday

[cazza99]

All main newspaper articles on Andy in the Olympics will be posted in the newspaper thread from now.

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?44-Newspaper-and-internet-reports&p=84260#post84260

[cazza99]

Laura Robson ‏@laurarobson5

In the Olympic village with @annekeothavong @andy_murray and @jamie_murray. #supercool http://instagr.am/p/NT_mcpNAEA/
http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/063fe974d29711e199e022000a1e888d_7.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

After a record 83 hours of play this year, this is how Centre Court looks 12 days later pic.twitter.com/yYJYIzUo
https://p.twimg.com/AyPhVS1CQAEh7-E.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

judy murray ‏@judmoo

GB Olympic tennis team (well 5/8). Not a bad looking bunch if I say so myself :) http://pic.twitter.com/cptlyNMy
https://p.twimg.com/AyPzPNTCIAINB3y.jpg
picture from twitter

[Linda]

GB Olympic tennis team (well 5/8). Not a bad looking bunch if I say so myself http://pic.twitter.com/cptlyNMy

They look rather a motley crew from here but who cares as long as they can play tennis!

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Have tissues handy for Andy: "I get more emotional playing for Great Britain than I do playing in a regular tennis tournament." #teamgb

[cazza99]

Tennis space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/agassi-winning-gold-was-an-out-of-body-experience/)- Agassi: Winning gold was an out of body experience

[cazza99]

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline

RT @AlinaJidkova: Go Team Kazakhstan! http://lockerz.com/s/226801649

[cazza99]

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

Court 1 in the sunshine http://pic.twitter.com/haOQtTPh
https://p.twimg.com/AyUirH0CUAAE_Hq.jpg
picture from twitter

[scrapaddict]

Only just caught up with the news about Rafa - so gutted for this lovely man and worried IF he will recover this time.

Really hope Heather gets into the singles as she is on fire at the moment and such a great competitor

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Murray love #teamgb #bromance http://twitpic.com/aa4fu1

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser

@TheSliceTweets @judmoo Caption competition material..

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

@stu_fraser @judmoo well, the article that accompanied it had the headline "my worst nightmare's behind me"...

judy murray ‏@judmoo

@TheSliceTweets @stu_fraser hahha that is just too good. :)



The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Gisela Dulko's new commercial for @PanteneArg, plus watch her get her hair done before going to @London2012 http://bit.ly/MfyOoM

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

Master Murray, having a hit with Novak Djokovic on an un-purpled No.3 Court and chatting about Stoke Park. As you do. http://lockerz.com/s/227582850
http://c0014399.r32.cf1.rackcdn.com/x2_d90a382
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Preparing for wimbledon photos on Wimbledon facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150975819918732.427819.15690358731&type=3

[cazza99]

Tennis space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/tennis-players-excluded-from-the-olympic-private-party/)- Tennis players excluded from the Olympic private party

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

I wonder if it has ever looked better! http://pic.twitter.com/ridqAmFH
https://p.twimg.com/Ayfz0rDCEAAuLTv.jpg
picture from twitter

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Lots of payers hard at work http://pic.twitter.com/oM0CNaYJ
https://p.twimg.com/Ayf0BJ1CcAAJoRO.jpg
picture from twitter

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

View from the players' restaurant at mediterranean Wimbledon http://yfrog.com/odmmqmcj
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg877/scaled.php?tn=0&server=877&filename=mmqmc.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1267339-20-greatest-tennis-moments-in-olympic-history?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis)- 20 Greatest Tennis Moments in Olympic History

[cazza99]

Andy will be carrying the olympic torch through Wimbledon today. Details and discussion are on the olympics torch thread - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1010-Olympics-London-2012-Olympic-Torch-Relay-%28Andy-on-23rd-July%29&p=84567#post84567

[scrapaddict]

Andy looked so happy today - lots of smile and clean shaven too so looking fantastic. Can't wait for next week

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Scribble? RT @adidasUK .andy_murray has a message for you.. #takethestage! http://pic.twitter.com/sQnaVNPa

Caroline Cheese ‏@CarolineCheese

Here come the Brits! Including @andy_murray http://img.ly/lbk2 #london2012
http://s3.amazonaws.com/imgly_production/5048414/large.jpg
picture from twitter

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18976103) - London 2012: Heather Watson handed late place in singles

[Sallydaisy]

There are a lot of photos of Andy (http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Andy+Murray/adidas+Olympic+Media+Lounge+Westfield/EM3Ie2N7Hio) and the GB tennis starts on Zimbio - this is just one example.
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Andy+Murray+adidas+Olympic+Media+Lounge+Westfield+ EM3Ie2N7Hiol.jpg

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

Another day on the practice courts for Andy Murray, hitting with Wawrinka at Aorangi http://lockerz.com/s/227862628
http://c0014399.r32.cf1.rackcdn.com/x2_d94e864
picture from twitter

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

How many Brits does it take to open a water bottle? #teamgb #teamwork http://twitpic.com/ab6zr8
http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/623463812.jpg?key=610425&Expires=1343161793&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=DK5Z~nYfJ8fQdEoXcOeHFJLVpOgFyhBfv8v0T-S3csvM6patQ092PLz5AMdcz0~mZtkU260yRwf4W3LUAl0NkGmO D5jshpT-5JCAmG5cb5h4z8RVMMMREaoKt0iANKl5K6UzCkXkXIOdS6-vykK-TKhO9iewYiYuGOkZthDDJc0_
picture from twitter

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

Fresh from torch carrying Mr Murray is out for practice http://pic.twitter.com/ayXrPUws

[Madeline]

There are a lot of photos of Andy (http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Andy+Murray/adidas+Olympic+Media+Lounge+Westfield/EM3Ie2N7Hio) and the GB tennis starts on Zimbio - this is just one example.

I have changed my desktop background about a dozen times looking through these! Settled for one of him holding the torch in front of the Olympic logo.

[cazza99]

Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-07-25/201207251343209491798.html)- Ten differences between The Championships and the Olympics

[cazza99]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/olympic-flag-bearers-miscellany/) - Olympic flag-bearers miscellany


Eight tennis players are expected to carry their flags into the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening. It will be interesting to see whether carrying the flags – the ceremony is not scheduled to finish until 12.30am, and it will take at least an hour to get back across town to Wimbledon Village – will have an impact on their performances. The singles competition starts the next day.

I must say I was wondering why the opening ceremony was on so late. Not so good for those competing the next day.

[cazza99]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/anne-keothavong-i-would-like-to-meet-ryan-giggs/) - Anne Keothavong: I would like to meet Ryan Giggs

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/jamie-murray-i-would-love-to-meet-kobe-bryant/) - Jamie Murray: I would love to meet Kobe Bryant

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/laura-robson-does-our-olympic-quiz/) - Laura Robson does our Olympic quiz

[Hawkeye]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/olympic-flag-bearers-miscellany/) - Olympic flag-bearers miscellany



I must say I was wondering why the opening ceremony was on so late. Not so good for those competing the next day.It's because they want the ceremony to start at 20:12, which is sooooooooo sad.

[hfwardhouse]

It's because they want the ceremony to start at 20:12, which is sooooooooo sad.

You're kidding?! Could they not just have started early enough that the declaration of open was made at 2012?!!

[rouges]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/olympic-flag-bearers-miscellany/) - Olympic flag-bearers miscellany



I must say I was wondering why the opening ceremony was on so late. Not so good for those competing the next day.

They are just muppets those running the show who cares about themselves and the big Sponsors and TV get audiences, never mind the poor Athletes, who are they anyway according to the Hierarchy remember Wimbledon 3 weeks ago and Andy's saga at the Eleventh hour.

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18980572) - London 2012: Federer tops Forbes Olympic rich list

si.com - (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120725/london-olympics-mailbag/index.html) Pros far outweigh cons for tennis as an Olympic sport

[Sallydaisy]

BBC London local showing team GB at Wimbledon

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

A very spirited @roscohutchins in @adidasUK's #takethestage photo booth #teamgb http://twitpic.com/aboif6

[Alis]

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/olympic-flag-bearers-miscellany/) - Olympic flag-bearers miscellany



I must say I was wondering why the opening ceremony was on so late. Not so good for those competing the next day.

I knew Fed would have an ulterior motive for not carrying the Swiss flag!!!

[cazza99]

judy murray ‏@judmoo

Pet Shop Boys perfoming live at Wimbledon on Saturday. They were rehearsing yest. Pleasant change from the string quartet n the jazz band;)

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

A masterclass(ish) in photoboothing from Andy, Jamie, Colin & Ross at the @adidasUK media center #teamgb http://twitpic.com/abpixs

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/tennis-players-should-skip-the-opening-ceremony/)- Tennis players should skip the Opening Ceremony

[supergran]

Think Andy is missing the Ceremony. Remember reading something about the Beijing Opening Ceremony and how much he'd enjoyed it then realised that the late night coupled with jet-lag had messed up his body clock and he didn't play well. As Team GB will be last out as Hosts all the athletes competing the next day should give it a miss. Really stupid arrangement and organisation.

[JAMES4578]

Yes though in one sense pity to miss it best to think of the bigger picture. Certainly wouldn't be ideal for anyone competing on Saturday, though of course flag bearers will have to be there which includes a few tennis players.

[Sallydaisy]

The Olympics tennis draws take place today at the AELTC from 11am onwards.
Once the draws are up we might move discussion to the main tournament thread.

[Sallydaisy]

Oh lor, they're starting with the Womens Doubles Draw!!!
:doh:
Only 31 teams as the Bondarenko's have withdrawn - and it seems are not being replaced.
:confused:

[Sallydaisy]

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/olympics/tennis.gif
There are now various threads to cover Olympic Tennis events as well as the normal News thread for Andy.

Main tournament (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1227-OLYMPICS-TENNIS-29-7-5-8-2012-Tournament-Thread-Information-Draws-OOP-s)information/OOPs - locked thread
Mens Singles (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1244-OLYMPICS-MENS-Singles-29-7-5-8-2012-Tournament-discussion-thread-(draw-in-1st-post))
Mens Doubles (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1245-OLYMPICS-MENS-Doubles-29-7-5-8-2012-Discussion-thread-(Murrays-and-Flemchins)-draw-in-1st-post)
Ladies Singles and Doubles (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1246-OLYMPICS-LADIES-Singles-amp-Doubles-28-7-5-8-2012-Discussion-thread-(draws-in-first-post))
Tickets (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?460-Olympics-London-2012-Tickets-(who-s-going-in-1st-post)) & Who's going

[cazza99]

Daniel Vallverdu ‏@danielvallverdu

The boys are ready to go!! @RoscoHutchins @colin_fleming @jamie_murray @andy_murray http://yfrog.com/esrf9ovmj
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg532/scaled.php?tn=0&server=532&filename=rf9ovm.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

judy murray ‏@judmoo

The Olympchics. What's that cross-legged pose all about? #TeamGBtennis http://pic.twitter.com/nnwmDSzA
https://p.twimg.com/Ayvg336CMAAQRGo.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

judy murray ‏@judmoo

Peeping Spaniards? Look who's in the house next door.....the captain of the Armada and Deliciano. Result. pic.twitter.com/5JyRS9vY
https://p.twimg.com/Ayvo6YSCYAEYmMi.jpg
picture from twitter