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TENNIS THREAD- The Slams are over, and we have new Champions!

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Raahh · 12/09/2021 23:42

Even though the commentators are still talking about Djokovic as though Medvedev hasn't wonHmm.

How much credit does Daniil deserve? All of it! He bloody won Angry.

I'm a bit cross. Can you tell Grin.

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Raahh · 16/09/2021 19:38

Oh that is so lovely! Congratulations, Simona!
Her dress is lovely. It really suits her.

I'm still trying to fill the tennis void- kept up with the scores in Rennes. Andy lost yesterday, so that puts him back a bit.

Anything to avoid actually doing anything useful Grin.

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Raahh · 16/09/2021 19:40

(I don't mean Andy doing anything useful by the way, I mean meGrin).

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kazzaD66 · 16/09/2021 20:03

I don't know how Andy could almost beat Tsitsipas at the US Open and then lose that match Confused
Liam Broady is through to the quarters though.

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Fizzywinegum · 16/09/2021 21:11

Aaah that’s lovely news - congratulations to Simona and her new husband

I’m also missing the tennis - poor Andy - I think he might need a rethink of his future? I know he loves playing tennis but is this what he really wants?

Still haven’t spotted Rafa - I could go to his museum I suppose but apparently it’s not all about him and there’s lots of interactive stuff (which is not really my thing!) Maybe I’ll just laze around the pool drinking gin Grin

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magimedi · 16/09/2021 21:38

Maybe I’ll just laze around the pool drinking gin

Sounds like a great plan to me. Would love to join you. Gin

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Fizzywinegum · 16/09/2021 21:52

You would be more than welcome magi GinSmile

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Raahh · 17/09/2021 10:46

ooh- Gin party Grin!

My mum, sister and niece are off to Mallorca in a couple of weeks. My mum hasn't been away for a while- this is her 70th birthday present to herself - her birthday was in January- but she can't get her head around the rules regarding tests and stuff and is beginning to wonder if it's worth the aggro. Grin

I think she just needs Gin Grin.

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Fizzywinegum · 17/09/2021 16:36

Gin is probably the answer to most things Raahh Grin

If you’re double vaxxed it’s easy to get into Spain - you just need to fill in an online Spanish health form. To get back into the uk you have to do a test within the 72 hours before you fly, complete an online passenger locator form and then do a PCR test 2 days after your return - this could all change soon though who knows!

We’re about to do our tests to come home - fingers crossed! We’ve had a nice time but don’t want to stay any longer than necessary! It does seem like a faff but not too bad once you get your head round it I suppose

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kazzaD66 · 17/09/2021 17:02

Safe journey home fizzy
Has Rafa still got that restraining order in place?Grin

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Fizzywinegum · 17/09/2021 17:30

Thanks kazza - all negative phew!

Rafa has certainly been keeping a low profile Grin

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JaneJeffer · 17/09/2021 17:54

Yes indeed...

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Raahh · 17/09/2021 17:56
Grin
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Fizzywinegum · 17/09/2021 18:09

Grin Jane - that really made me laugh!

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kazzaD66 · 17/09/2021 19:16

Jane GrinGrin

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magimedi · 17/09/2021 22:19

Jane you are a killer. Grin Grin

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Mama1980 · 19/09/2021 22:10

Grin brilliant jane

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kazzaD66 · 20/09/2021 12:16

Deliciano is 40 today! CakeFlowers

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Raahh · 20/09/2021 12:25

Happy Birthday, Deliciano!Grin.

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kazzaD66 · 20/09/2021 12:35

On the LTA Instagram, there are several photos of Feli over the years, including a very young Feli and Rafa one Grin

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Raahh · 23/09/2021 11:43

Happy Birthday Delpo! Cake

I really hope we see him back playing soon.

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kazzaD66 · 23/09/2021 12:41

Happy birthday Delpo!

I see they're gathered in Boston for the Laver Cup. Do we think Medvedev and Tsitsipas will be cheering each other on or secretly rooting for their opponent Grin

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Raahh · 23/09/2021 12:54

kazza it's going to be frosty if they play doubles together, that's for sure Grin.

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Raahh · 23/09/2021 13:00

I saw a picture of the two teams all lines up, on the ATP site.

The thing that struck me was both teams seem to be wearing dark suits- but Isner and Opelka are in much lighter grey.
Do you think they couldn't get dark ones in their size, or they just didn't get the memo? Grin.

(In a different picture, Opelka's jacket looks like it was meant for Diego Grin).

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Fizzywinegum · 23/09/2021 15:21

Isner and Opelka had to do some emergency shopping at Big and Tall and their suits still don’t fit! Grin

Happy birthday Delpo - would love to see him playing - it’s been so long Sad

Will miss Roger and Rafa at the Laver Cup!

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kazzaD66 · 23/09/2021 16:20

I saw the team photos earlier and Diego looks like he's been shrunk (sorry Diego!). Even Mac is (almost) towering over him Grin

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