Tennis Thread: Countdown to the Return of Delpo at a Very Specific Time

[JaneJeffer]

New thread for February. Happy St. Brigid's Day everyone

kazza

And yes, Djok needs to grow up..
Pity it didn't happen, and put him off, prior to Melbourne though!

Yes - he'll be back to his usual self soon enough, no doubt.

It seems a bit daft of him to blame the Kermode situation for back to back losses though I totally thought he'd come back and win Miami tbh. I think Isner is going to make the final again looking at the draw.

I saw Kyrgios flipping water bottles and trying to make them land next to each other (or something) at the change of ends. I agree with you Raahh - I'm sure there are plenty of players who'd love to be there if he isn't that bothered!

Also the way everyone (is commentators) has been going on about his underarm serves as though they're the best thing since sliced bread is getting on my wick. They're acting like he invented it or something! He has done it loads of times now, it's in the rules, perfectly legit etc. But when he does it, it's "genius" apparently!

Not channelling Judy Murray then private

no definitely not!! She was very enthusiastic about him wasn't she?!

PS although I do love Judy. She was mentioned in the house of commons today (Bercow, obv)

I normally love Judy but clearly Kyrgios has some sort of mystic hold over the Murrays (well, her and Andy at least). I'm still bitter about underarm serves since Chang used them against the lovely Stefan in the French Open final
Also, hate Bercow

Yes but Chang was very tired at that point I believe, he had no choice!! riiiight

Andy and Judy obviously see something we don't!!

Ugh just thinking how I hated that early 90s period of tennis when Boris, Stefan etc were on their way out, and Chang, Courier etc were winning slams - yawnsville.

private I believe the poor sausage had cramp so why the hell did he not do us all a favour and retire, thereby allowing Stefan to complete a career Grand Slam? As I say, not bitter at all, even after all these years.
And don't get me started on Courier! Although I think I preferred him playing; at least you didn't have to listen to him going on the whole time about nothing in particular, as he does now he commentates. I'm more the old school Dan Maskell, less is more style of commentary

the poor sausage

Yes don't get me started on Courier's commentary. Or that weird stance he does for on court interviews.

I've always been bitter about Chang beating Stefan. I cried after that match (17 and hormonal ).
I find the under arm serving bit rude, so totally typical of Kyrgios and his cba attitude.

Snap Raahh I'm now 53 and still hormonal

I freely admit I have cried at a tennis match in the past year

at both of you!

I know I will get very emotional if Rafa makes it 12 titles at RG.

Yes, I might have something in my eye if that happens!

Lol at the rude underarm serves

Pretty much everyone I wanted to do well, has already lost.

So, I'm left with Shaggy to beat Tiafoe (though I don't mind Tiafoe) Anderson to beat Fed and Felix- AA to beat Isner.

I know, it's slim pickings Raahh!! I feel like everything I post is full of at the moment!!

it's Stan's birthday

I wonder if he treated himself to a

Happy birthday Stan!

Happy Birthday, Stan.

One year nearer to retirement. yay!

magi!!

Greg has just called Shaggy "box office" - he's taken over the mantle from Kyrgios!!

There's "inclement weather" (sounds like something from Jane Austen to me) apparently in Miami so no play as yet.

Shaggy can box in my office/office in my box ANY time!