Tennis #2 🎾

[omg1]

“For me, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think some things are bigger than just tennis. I think some things are a once-in-a-lifetime memory. To play at Wimbledon with Andy Murray, those things don’t come by.

“At the end of my life, at the end of my career when I’m like 70 years old, I know I’m going to have that memory of playing Wimbledon with Andy Murray in a home slam. For me, it was an honour to be asked.”

This said just a few days ago by ER does not age well. In the first place, b4 accepting the doubles invite, you would have thought common sense would got her thinking about potentially going further in the wide open singles draw( draw was already wide open by then with the multiple seeded players withdrawal) and her fragile wrists/ankle.

 

[Suzesnooze]

I’m not a fan of Ons Jabeur. She seems to think she’s so popular with the public and the darling of Wimbledon! I’m glad Svitolina won.

I still think the women should also play best of 5 especially as they get the same prize money as the men.

 

[Restless Native]

“For me, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think some things are bigger than just tennis. I think some things are a once-in-a-lifetime memory. To play at Wimbledon with Andy Murray, those things don’t come by.

“At the end of my life, at the end of my career when I’m like 70 years old, I know I’m going to have that memory of playing Wimbledon with Andy Murray in a home slam. For me, it was an honour to be asked.”

This said just a few days ago by ER does not age well. In the first place, b4 accepting the doubles invite, you would have thought common sense would got her thinking about potentially going further in the wide open singles draw( draw was already wide open by then with the multiple seeded players withdrawal) and her fragile wrists/ankle.

She should have never said yes. Everybody and their granny knew she would end up pulling out.

Looks like Swiatek is getting papped out. She's shite on grass

 

[LowCalCalzoneZone]

If Emma had turned down Andy and the press had gotten wind of it, they would have probably crucified her for that too

 

[Suzesnooze]

“For me, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I think some things are bigger than just tennis. I think some things are a once-in-a-lifetime memory. To play at Wimbledon with Andy Murray, those things don’t come by.

“At the end of my life, at the end of my career when I’m like 70 years old, I know I’m going to have that memory of playing Wimbledon with Andy Murray in a home slam. For me, it was an honour to be asked.”

This said just a few days ago by ER does not age well. In the first place, b4 accepting the doubles invite, you would have thought common sense would got her thinking about potentially going further in the wide open singles draw( draw was already wide open by then with the multiple seeded players withdrawal) and her fragile wrists/ankle.

Thing is, she had a tough first round draw (before her opponent withdrew) and so probably thought she wouldn’t get past the first round. We don’t know when Andy asked her Coach if she would play with him but I’m sure it would have been on Monday when he decided to pull out of singles.

She’s also had flack for not playing at the Olympics but people don’t realise she is still recovering from the surgeries she had and her reason for not playing in the Olympics was the same reason she pulled out of the clay season as it’s tough on the body going between surfaces (Andy has also pulled out of the clay season a few times in his career).

I’m a massive fan of Andy and obviously disappointed he didn’t get to play again but I don’t think they would have got past the first round anyway as they were playing a very experienced doubles pairing. Why should she risk ruining her chances in Singles? I think people are going OTT blaming her for ending his last chance to play.

Knowing Andy he’ll probably be back next year

 

[KatLit]

Sick note Radacanu strikes again

 

[Restless Native]

If Emma had turned down Andy and the press had gotten wind of it, they would have probably crucified her for that too

It would have allowed him to ask someone else though if he wanted to

 

[Suzesnooze]

It would have allowed him to ask someone else though if he wanted to

Even when he played with Serena Williams they were out in the third round.

Most of the GB players already have doubles partners and most of the top seeds don’t play in the doubles, so he probably didn’t have many options anyway.

I hope Andy posts something to stop all this nonsense seeing as he likes to support women so much.

 

[Notworthy]

It would have allowed him to ask someone else though if he wanted to

Who? they've all got partners. Emma was practically the only Brit not already entered.

 

[Restless Native]

Who? they've all got partners. Emma was practically the only Brit not already entered.

Didn't have to be a Brit. Maybe he didn't want to partner anyone else. But she shouldn't have agreed to it in the first place.

 

[LowCalCalzoneZone]

Who? they've all got partners. Emma was practically the only Brit not already entered.

Also, from what Andy said, he wanted to partner Emma because it was something they'd planned in the past and he knew it would be an entertaining pair for the crowds. It sounds like he wasn't interested in partnering anyone else

 

[Suzesnooze]

Also, they were the last match on Court 1, so potentially playing late into the evening which isn’t great when she has her 4th round match tomorrow.

 

[omg1]

Thing is, she had a tough first round draw (before her opponent withdrew) and so probably thought she wouldn’t get past the first round. We don’t know when Andy asked her Coach if she would play with him but I’m sure it would have been on Monday when he decided to pull out of singles.

She’s also had flack for not playing at the Olympics but people don’t realise she is still recovering from the surgeries she had and her reason for not playing in the Olympics was the same reason she pulled out of the clay season as it’s tough on the body going between surfaces (Andy has also pulled out of the clay season a few times in his career).

I’m a massive fan of Andy and obviously disappointed he didn’t get to play again but I don’t think they would have got past the first round anyway as they were playing a very experienced doubles pairing. Why should she risk ruining her chances in Singles? I think people are going OTT blaming her for ending his last chance to play.

Knowing Andy he’ll probably be back next year

It's not Monday. Murray asked Raducanu on Tuesday night, he texted her and she said yes. This information is widely available in the news.

 

[coconochanel]

What will we call Murray Mount now he's retired?

 

[Suzesnooze]

It's not Monday. Murray asked Raducanu on Tuesday night, he texted her and she said yes. This information is widely available in the news.

So after she played one match then? So again, probably when she thought she might not progress very far.
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What will we call Murray Mount now he's retired?

It was Henman Hill originally so will probably now become something to do with Jack Draper!
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I rarely get excited when Djokovic is losing as I think he does it on purpose! I’ve no doubt he’ll win but hope I’m proved wrong!

 

[londongirl2001]

I know he’ll win this match in the end, but I’m happy for anyone who manages to tire Novaxx out by winning at least one set
In other annoying news from this half of the draw, why did Zverev get through so easily

 

[Yel]

Norrie knoll didn't last long Wasn't there a raducanu iteration?

She's 2nd on center tomorrow:

 

[omg1]

So after she played one match then? So again, probably when she thought she might not progress very far.
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It was Henman Hill originally so will probably now become something to do with Jack Draper!
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I rarely get excited when Djokovic is losing as I think he does it on purpose! I’ve no doubt he’ll win but hope I’m proved wrong!

It’s just short sighted to not think about the open singles draw and her fragile body as by then multiple seeded players in her section have withdrawn. I’m sure if she told Andy in the scenario she’s ends up going far in singles and may then withdraw from doubles, Andy would understand and weigh his options. Didn’t she also say in interview that playing with Andy is once in a lifetime thing and bigger than tennis? Action speaks louder than words.

 

[coconochanel]

Haha Djok has lost the first set

 

[veronica71]

Boris is stirring the pot now!!!

I can see both sides - just such a shame it was going to be Andy’s last match