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  • SnowyS Offline
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    #156

    @Hooroo said in Tennis:

    @Snowy said in Tennis:

    @Hooroo said in Tennis:

    @Snowy said in Tennis:

    @Hooroo said in Tennis:

    @taniwharugby said in Tennis:

    @dogmeat didn't look like he hit it very hard at all, but I guess if it hits the Adam's apple straight on itd hurt.

    Are you suggesting that wasn't a women??

    When @taniwharugby posted that I actually dug up one of the most useless bits of trivia in my brain (there is a lot of crap in there). Women can have an Adam's apple - most don't. Testosterone levels, puberty and development of the larynx. You can't always spot a ladyboy by an Adam's apple. Caution is required.

    Maybe it's not such useless information if visiting Thailand...

    Always a good starting point if there is doubt on a Thai night out!

    Going to the obvious starting point could end badly but much more conclusive.

    Crocodile Dundee-ing it is for sure the only sure way.

    Trump?

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  • HoorooH Offline
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    replied to Snowy on last edited by
    #157

    @Snowy said in Tennis:

    @Hooroo said in Tennis:

    @Snowy said in Tennis:

    @Hooroo said in Tennis:

    @Snowy said in Tennis:

    @Hooroo said in Tennis:

    @taniwharugby said in Tennis:

    @dogmeat didn't look like he hit it very hard at all, but I guess if it hits the Adam's apple straight on itd hurt.

    Are you suggesting that wasn't a women??

    When @taniwharugby posted that I actually dug up one of the most useless bits of trivia in my brain (there is a lot of crap in there). Women can have an Adam's apple - most don't. Testosterone levels, puberty and development of the larynx. You can't always spot a ladyboy by an Adam's apple. Caution is required.

    Maybe it's not such useless information if visiting Thailand...

    Always a good starting point if there is doubt on a Thai night out!

    Going to the obvious starting point could end badly but much more conclusive.

    Crocodile Dundee-ing it is for sure the only sure way.

    Trump?

    Oh yes! True.

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  • BovidaeB Offline
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    replied to dogmeat on last edited by
    #158

    @dogmeat said in Tennis:

    @ACT-Crusader Same side of the draw as Thiem. It's the top half that has really opened up For Zverev I reckon

    There will be a first-time slam winner, which is a good thing.

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  • Crazy HorseC Offline
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    #159

    One thing that has been bugging me about this Joker thing is the media saying he was 'defaulted' from the tournament. Is that the right word to use? I always thought you can 'default' yourself but other people 'disqualify' you rather than 'default' you.

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  • MajorRageM Away
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    @pakman said in Tennis:

    @dogmeat said in Tennis:

    Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open for hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball he despatched in a fit of temper. It was accidental but apparently you could hear her choking through the sound effects mic.

    Pretty sure that wouldn't have happened if Federer made same mistake. Absurd decision.

    Really? Rules are rules.

    Surely a rule that hitting a ball / line umpire with a tennis ball not involved in the actual play is a decent one isn't it? I'm sure he didn't do it on purpose, but he still did it.

    @KiwiMurph said in Tennis:

    He left without fronting a press conference. Classy.

    Wise decision if you ask me. He's a bit of a hot head, journalists will look to escalate the story by getting a heated remark or something. Best to get out of there, calm down, and issue a measured public response. Which is exactly what he did. The story is basically dead now and everybody moves on. Spot on.

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  • BonesB Online
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    wrote on last edited by Bones
    #161

    One thing that's bugging me... don't ya expect these line judges to be eagle eyed? Or was she just dedicated to the job and only had eyes for the line.

    I definitely saw footage of a PC though. Wasn't pretty.

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  • BonesB Online
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    #162

    Hah oops...3 years ago...

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  • SiamS Offline
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    replied to Bones on last edited by Siam
    #163

    @Bones yeah they stare at the balls continuously for 2 hours, never move their eyes and are fined if they blink.
    Open and shut case - totally the line umpire's fault and she should be fired immediately!

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  • BonesB Online
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    Bones
    replied to Siam on last edited by
    #164

    @Siam can't believe they would victimise Novak like this.

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  • P Offline
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    replied to MajorRage on last edited by
    #165

    @MajorRage said in Tennis:

    @pakman said in Tennis:

    @dogmeat said in Tennis:

    Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open for hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball he despatched in a fit of temper. It was accidental but apparently you could hear her choking through the sound effects mic.

    Pretty sure that wouldn't have happened if Federer made same mistake. Absurd decision.

    Really? Rules are rules.

    Surely a rule that hitting a ball / line umpire with a tennis ball not involved in the actual play is a decent one isn't it? I'm sure he didn't do it on purpose, but he still did it.

    @KiwiMurph said in Tennis:

    He left without fronting a press conference. Classy.

    Wise decision if you ask me. He's a bit of a hot head, journalists will look to escalate the story by getting a heated remark or something. Best to get out of there, calm down, and issue a measured public response. Which is exactly what he did. The story is basically dead now and everybody moves on. Spot on.

    The rules are the rules and the rule is that on a first offence the standard penalty is a warning.

    The offence has to be flagrant and a threat to the tournament to merit disqualification.

    Assuming he didn’t aim for her it wasn’t flagrant.

    And spoils the tournament not having the best player able to contest.

    Absurd.

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  • BovidaeB Offline
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    #166

    Somewhere in Europe I'm sure Federer and Rafa were smiling...

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  • ACT CrusaderA Do not disturb
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    replied to dogmeat on last edited by
    #167

    @dogmeat said in Tennis:

    @ACT-Crusader Same side of the draw as Thiem. It's the top half that has really opened up For Zverev I reckon

    Thiem v Medvedev semi on Saturday. Should be an intriguing match.

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  • dogmeatD Offline
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    wrote on last edited by
    #168

    US Open Mens Title about to be decided by a tie break. I'd much rather they played it to a two game advantage conclusion as of old.

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  • dogmeatD Offline
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    wrote on last edited by
    #169

    Thiem wins 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)

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  • canefanC Online
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    replied to dogmeat on last edited by
    #170

    @dogmeat said in Tennis:

    Thiem wins 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)

    The next best player to haven't won a title. Thanks Djoker 😘

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    #171

    @dogmeat said in Tennis:

    Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open for hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball he despatched in a fit of temper. It was accidental but apparently you could hear her choking through the sound effects mic.

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  • mikedogzM Online
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    wrote on last edited by
    #172

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/300133229/tennis-ace-sam-querrey-and-family-flee-russia-on-private-jet-after-getting-covid19

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  • KiwiMurphK Online
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    wrote on last edited by
    #174

    Pure entertainment from Kyrgios in the Aus Open tonight.

    Fights off two match points in the 4th set to win in 5 sets.

    Between his outbursts, trick shots, rollercoaster play and interviews the dude is just fun to watch.

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  • canefanC Online
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    replied to KiwiMurph on last edited by canefan
    #175

    @KiwiMurph said in Tennis:

    Pure entertainment from Kyrgios in the Aus Open tonight.

    Fights off two match points in the 4th set to win in 5 sets.

    Between his outbursts, trick shots, rollercoaster play and interviews the dude is just fun to watch.

    It was like a tennis version of happy gilmour tonight. Lots of fans who don't look or act like tennis fans. The craziness finally wore Ugo down. Nick loves that shit

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