Tennis: waltzing into winter

[JaneJeffer]

[Raahh]

I had problems with Prime earlier.

I have had problems with my internet all day though.

[kazzaD66]

We lost the internet earlier this evening. Just come back now as I'm going to bed!

Poor Stan

Does anyone know why Keith didn't play?

[Raahh]

Pretty clinical win for Mededev.

Seems ages since I saw him play.

[kazzaD66]

I hope Stef isn't Stuffed this afternoon.

[kazzaD66]

*Struffed!
Bloody autocorrect

[Raahh]

There is potential for that to happen, isn't there?

I'm watching Ruud/Sinner- in theory these two should be very evenly matched, being probably two of the best 'next gen' players at the moment.

[Raahh]

I was busy and score watching- Coric was very close in that first set against Djok. Djok won the tie break 13-11?

[Raahh]

pff. looks like Coric used all his efforts in the first set.

[kazzaD66]

Well, that was a strange tiebreak. Dimitrov was up 5-0 and lost it 7-5

[TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross]

Have just stuck my head round the door to ask: wtf is going on with Sasha Zverev?

One ex-girlfriend is pregnant and another one is accusing him of domestic abuse - apparently happened at last year's US Open. BBC ives a brief overview here but when I read her more detailed account, it sounds worryingly convincing. I could all too easily imagine him behaving as she describes.

DH has just said: you never get these stories about Federer, Nadal and Murray in all the years of them being high profile - what's going on with the Next Gen?

We both acknowledged Djokovic has a slightly less clean-cut reputation!

[Raahh]

TheOnly

I was reading about Sascha. I was quite shocked, I must say (hoicks bosom). I think we are used to the Rafa/Roger/Andy generation - all of whom (even Djok) were with their partners for years before they even got married- and they aren't even the only ones. There was so little scandal around the big names (a hint that something may have been afoot with Djok maybe).

To be fair to some of the younger players, there are some who are married and have been with their partners years- despite being early 20s- Khachanov/Medvedev for example. Taylor Fritz married very young, and had a baby, but they recently split.

but the situation with Sascha is very strange- they split up in August(?) and she doesn't intend for him to be part of the child's life. I feel for the child in this case- it's not like the details of 'whose my daddy' aren't currently splashed across the tabloids. He does not come out of any of it very well.

[Mama1980]

Hi all. Thanks for the new thread
Very strange statements from Sasha. No idea where the truth lies but he doesn't come out of it well.

How is you dd now raahh?

[Mama1980]

I'm so sorry to hear your news magi

[JaneJeffer]

I don't know what to make of these allegations being made when it's just been announced that Sascha is going to be a father. Why didn't she say something at the time?

Anyway on a cheerier note here's a photo of Herman the harvest mouse. I didn't realise that Wimbledon donated old tennis balls to give them a safe place to live.

[Raahh]

Jane that mouse is very cute.

Mama DD is ok, still a steep learning curve, we had the stoma nurse round yesterday, and are trying some new bags and things. DD is still not very comfortable with emptying things herself. We have a zoom call with school next week, to see about her going back at some point. Dh is very keen for this to be soon- but although I want that too (she is not doing any work at home, as she is always really tired from being up half the night) the practicalities of school are still huge (even finding uniform that fits comfortably/covers things and is discreet is proving tricky.

Have just settled down to watch Vienna. Must say, Kevin Anderson is looking healthier than he did in the US.He looked really unwell then (I know he is naturally quite gaunt though).

[kazzaD66]

Jane read the post quickly and thought the mouse was called Henman

Raahh it must be difficult trying to get the balance right between trying to get back to normal (such as it can be these days ) and not rushing things.

[JaneJeffer]

It should have said Henman kazza

[Raahh]

I got distracted earlier, so didn't even notice that Anderson beat Medvedev.

And now Rublev has beaten Thiem0 he really is having a great end to the year. it would would have been interesting to see how well he would have done without the loss of so many tournaments. Shame Domi couldn't defend his title.

[Raahh]

ooh- interesting.

I was score watching in the kitchen- and I am ahead of the 'live' coverage.

Spoilers Sonego has taken the first set against Djok.

Now, I'm no fool. I know how Djok does things. He will either a) get the trainer/acquire an injury and romp through the next 2 sets or b) just romp through the next 2 sets.

I would like to be wrong though .

I would also like to know why we have had fireworks going off every day from 5pm onwards for nearly a week.

[Raahh]

I love the work romp .

It's very Boris (our Boris. Or indeed, t'other Boris, really).

It's very tabloid.

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[Raahh]

*word

[Fizzywinegum]

Ooh Sonego has won the first set against Djok 6-2 but we’ve been here before so I’m not getting too excited!

I’m not quite sure what to make of the Zverev thing - his statement seems quite mature but of course we don’t really know what goes on behind closed doors.

Herman/Henman the mouse is very cute - I’m still not sure what he’s really called

That sounds tough for your DD Raahh

I’m off to the cinema in a bit - I’ve not been since March so a bit nervous but just fancied a bit of a change of scenery!

[Fizzywinegum]

Eww Djok has got a beard! (Sort of)

[Raahh]

I blinked- looked up- and suddenly I am watching Kevin and Danill again??!

[Raahh]

Why are they assuming Djok is below his best just because he is losing? Maybe he is just losing? Maybe Sonego is playing really well. Are they planning excuses already.

when will his neck start bothering him again ? .

Djok really winds me. .