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TENNIS: AO Men's Final and beyond

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JaneJeffer · 30/01/2022 12:05

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Raahh · 10/03/2022 07:04

But the good thing is- we can now happily watch a tournament without him- so hurrah!

(Still a bit creeped out by the cardboard cut-out wall though!).

Fizzywinegum · 10/03/2022 07:12

I suspect that Djok has been forced to withdraw and now he’s messed up the draw - grrr! Just get the vaccine or go away!

I will definitely be avoiding the scary cardboard cut out wall but will enjoy the tournament a lot more without him there - it’s looking like he will next be back in Monte Carlo (boo!)

Saw a nice picture of Rafa and Alcaraz - Rafa looking very nice in his sleeveless top - it looks hot in IW

WellTidy · 10/03/2022 07:15

Tie break tens - I listened to an interview with Leyton Hewitt in The Tennis Podcast once, and he was saying how competitive he was post-retirement (no surprise there) and how good he had felt after winning tie break tens against (some of?) the big four.

Raahh · 10/03/2022 07:35

Fizzy yes, Monte Carlo is probably the next thing Djok will be scheduled for- and he lives there, so I don't think there will be an issue with playing.

I hope Rafa is in top form for the clay season, and wipes the floor with him (It's not Daniil's best surface- so it's where Djok will hope to take bakc the 'control' I suppose).

Mama1980 · 12/03/2022 12:09

Hi all, I hope everyone's well?
Has anyone been watching Indian Wells? Emma did really well last night,
Rafa playing later today Smile but has a tough draw against Korda.

Raahh · 12/03/2022 12:21

Mama I was just checking the time for Rafa's match- it says 8.20 (uk time) so I am hoping to watch. It is a tricky one- they've only played once, but that was at RG in 2020 (in the cold) so not really comparable with hard courts in the desert Grin. I have everything crossed, though.

kazzaD66 · 12/03/2022 12:38

Yes, it was a good win for Emma and an even better one for Harriet Dart. Sounds like it was a close match that Broady lost but congrats to Andy on his 700th win Smile

Like everyone else, I can't believe Cock was allowed to screw up the draw again Angry

Mama1980 · 12/03/2022 14:21

I'm planning to watch too Raahh helpfully it comes on once the rugby had finished 😊
Yep kazza I can't believe they allowed him to do it again. The draw is now unbalanced.

JaneJeffer · 12/03/2022 15:33

Too many sporting events on at the same time this evening.

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Raahh · 12/03/2022 19:15

Jane it will be a difficult choice between 'Starstruck' and the tennis Grin.

Raahh · 12/03/2022 20:40

I had wondered whether Rafa would play IW and skip Miami- and they have just been discussing that. He will probably skip it. Rafa had never won Miami- been in the final about a number of times- and i think it's tougher for him there.
He has earned the right to pick and choose when he plays- and it would be daft to jeopardise the clay season.

Raahh · 12/03/2022 20:46

Trainer alreadyGrin- that's not good Rafa.

He's wearing orange and blue. which makes me think of the B and M Bargains colours. Grin.

kazzaD66 · 12/03/2022 20:55

And in other news, good win for Dan!

As you were, Rafa fans WinkGrin

Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:02

Kazza Grin

Yes, a good win for Dan

but he could play Rafa next the way this is going

Grin
kazzaD66 · 12/03/2022 21:06

Dan seemed very relaxed about playing Rafa next. Said something along the lines of it's why he plays tennis and he can't worry about it Grin

Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:10

Well, it's nearly a year since Dan beat Djok in Monte Carlo (I'd be happy for him to repeat thatGrin). Thogh I can't believe it's a year already. He can beat the top players- he must fancy his chances.

Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:14

Sebi's kit is not the best- his shorts look like he's been playing on a muddy court. There's a big dodgy brown bit on his bum Grin.

kazzaD66 · 12/03/2022 21:15

I'm not sure he does Raahh
Dan said Rafa was currently the GOAT.
But then, I remember he had a similar attitude before his Djok match....and looked what happened there Grin
I'm not holding my breath though Grin

kazzaD66 · 12/03/2022 21:18

I'm not watching Raahh but a big dodgy brown bit on your bum is never a good look Grin

Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:23

I think Dan is pretty realistic about things.

Which is a good place to be really - and he's fortunate in a way that Murray is playing because there will be less interest in him (which is pretty unfair) but it takes the pressure off. Also, Norrie is the defending champion.

I have warmed to him over the last couple of yearsGrin

Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:25

kazza honestly, it ooks like a huge muddy stain on his bum.
Or worse. Grin

and there is no blaming the court- it's hard court, and blue. And he hasn't fallen on it. Grin

It's really not a good look.

kazzaD66 · 12/03/2022 21:27
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Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:33

Ok- so I can only get a picture of the front- but the brown bit on the shorts is muchbigger at the back and covers half his bum.

It makes Dimitrov's splodgy tracksuit look tasteful.

Grin
TENNIS: AO Men's Final and beyond
Raahh · 12/03/2022 21:33

Oof- Sebi has a break. Mucky shorts and all.

JaneJeffer · 12/03/2022 21:35

I've just tuned in and OMG those shorts Grin

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