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RE: The Tennis Thread - 26/1/2013 11:05:09 AM

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That's why I mute my television

I'm just glad Sharapova isn't there to add to it...

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 26/1/2013 11:32:58 AM

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Congratulations to Azarenka, must be odd (if not really important) to win something big and not be the popular choice at that moment.

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 12:20:34 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: impqueen

Congratulations to Azarenka, must be odd (if not really important) to win something big and not be the popular choice at that moment.

She should ask the beast that is Serena Williams, she's had years of practice at it (for good reason tbf).

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 12:21:43 AM

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Test test.

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Success!

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 7:47:45 AM

Saltire

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Its nearly upon us, lets hope it a great Final - bring it home Andy!!

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 9:57:40 AM

Saltire

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Good start for Andy to build on. Djokovic does look slightly fatigued, but its probably a temporary thing.

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 10:59:39 AM

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Novak�s now? Murray really needs to kill off the long rallies.

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 12:31:09 PM

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zzzz ZZZZ...

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/1/2013 12:54:36 PM

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I know it�s probably not fair but Murray in the last 2 � sets really pissed me off, especially the last two. We all know Djokovic is world number one for a reason but I honestly thought he was there for the taking. Murray chose poor shots far too many times and those long rallies were only ever going to end one way, the final set or so was painful to watch.

Umm Congrats Novak, 3 in a row is superb and I can see him getting all 4 this year unless Rafa comes back at his best.

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 29/1/2013 12:59:32 AM

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Yeah it turned out to be a bit of a disappointing final; the first two sets were so close but nothing too much happened in them with both players holding their serve fairly comfortably. Dunno what happened to Andy in set three though as he's not complaining about those blisters so perhaps it was fatigue that caught up with him and he just didn't want to say otherwise why did he then play so badly in those final two sets? Oh well, congratulations Novak, still the man to beat it looks like yet again!

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 30/3/2013 2:02:14 AM

Saltire

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Sheesh, how did the tennis thread get so low down!?! Some fabulous matches tonight, I was rooting for Haas in the first, and for a set and a bit it was working, but his serve began to falter, his shots stopped coming off and the Spanish terrier's level remained the same and it eventually won out in the end.

The second match was just ridiculous! The shotmaking from both was exceptional, thats how to play tennis! Gasquet was in scintillating form throughout the first set and I thought Andy would have been lucky to win it when he buggered up on his serve at 5-4 30-15. Gasquets winners were astonishing but Murray plugged in there, then stepped it up a few levels in the second and third by then beginning to play some delightful winners, volley's and lobs - it was brilliant to watch.

Lets hope he can play like that on Sunday against Ferrer and complete the job, it should be another good one!

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 1/4/2013 1:31:53 AM

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What little hair I had left was getting pulled out in that one! Sheesh it was a tense affair, both players playing awfully, though apparently the conditions played a big part in that. It made it for an exciting match however with both players failing to keep their serves. I thought Ferrer would do it but Andy hung in there, how I don't know and managed to pull it off. Phewww!

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/4/2013 9:44:51 PM

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Ivo Karlovic has suffered a "minor" stroke

http://www.vecernji.hr/sport/tenis/ivo-karlovic-dozivio-blazi-mozdani-udar-zadrzan-bolnici-miamiju-clanak-545568?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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Croatian tennis player Ivo Karlovic suffered a mild stroke. The news first appeared on his Facebook fan page, and the Evening Gazette soon received official confirmation of his family.

It happened Karlovic during their stay in Miami, or his permanent residence, and doctors evaluated how it can work on brain inflammation. Ivo was originally released from the hospital, but after he was again taken ill again detained.

Apologies for the Google translation, but I've not yet seen another source.

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 27/4/2013 10:40:01 PM

Saltire

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Sheesh, not good news at all. Mardy Fish has heart problems too, could some of these sportsmen be paying too high a price to compete at the highest level of sport?

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 7/5/2013 10:42:55 PM

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Federer beats Djokovic! I mean Dimitrov beats Djokovic!

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 8/5/2013 10:03:45 AM

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Federer beats Djokovic! I mean Dimitrov beats Djokovic!

I hope his injury doesn't keep him out of the French Open; I've got him down for the win.

Oh and a bit belated but Laura Robson smashing Agnieska Radwanska 6-3, 6-1! Well done, looks like the split form her coach didn�t have too bad an effect.

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RE: The Tennis Thread - 9/5/2013 1:11:42 AM

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Dmitrov v Djokovic was a fantastic match, it had it all, great shots, arguments, time violations, injuries and quality rallies. It was played with the intensity of a final, brilliant stuff! Dmitrov is gonna be a heck of a player.

On a sour note, the Madrid crowd were booing Djokovic at times when things weren't going for his opponent, which I found a bit crass and disrespectful to a true sporting champion who even gave thumbs up to Dmitrov when he won match point. Mind you they want to see him beat so it gives Nadal a chance of winning the tournament.

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