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    @majorrage said in Tennis:

    Absolute fair play to her and respect on an awesome career. I guess her ultimate goal was to win the Aussie open and once she'd done that her drive dropped off. The commitment it takes to be at the top of a sport like Tennis is no small thing, so if the heart isn't 100% there, then why continue.

    All the best to her.

    She won Wimbledon in front of her idol Goolagong Cawley too. After the first retirement it would seem she feels there is more to life than just tennis. You can't really argue about that. If she gets bored she could come back in a couple of years, and who would bet against her?

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    @majorrage said in Tennis:

    Absolute fair play to her and respect on an awesome career. I guess her ultimate goal was to win the Aussie open and once she'd done that her drive dropped off. The commitment it takes to be at the top of a sport like Tennis is no small thing, so if the heart isn't 100% there, then why continue.

    All the best to her.

    The individual sports like tennis and golf where there is worldwide profile and coverage, plus high stakes prize money - the psychological and mental aspect would be so much greater in my view than a team sports.

    Yes there is almost unbelievable pressure and expectation on certain individuals in team sports - but I reckon it’s a whole different level for these sports.

    Congrats to Barty on a great career. I personally don’t think she will be back.

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    What are people's thoughts on the Russian/Belarus players being banned from competing in Wimbledon?

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    @chimoaus virtue signalling

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    I think the ITF had it right. Ban nationally representative teams but don't prevent individuals from earning at their chosen occupation.

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    @chimoaus said in Tennis:

    What are people's thoughts on the Russian/Belarus players being banned from competing in Wimbledon?

    “It is a significant rebuke of the sport’s oldest Grand Slam tournament and, in a technical sense, renders the event an exhibition without any ranking points at stake.”

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    Good. Proper decision.

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  • sparkyS Do not disturb
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    Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

    Katie Sands  /  Jul 5, 2022  /  Tennis

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Cameron Norrie is the last Brit standing at Wimbledon 2022 and his background has piqued the interests of many fans

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    @sparky said in Tennis:

    Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

    Katie Sands  /  Jul 5, 2022  /  Tennis

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Cameron Norrie is the last Brit standing at Wimbledon 2022 and his background has piqued the interests of many fans

    Norrie was a young pro flying the Kiwi flag and asked NZT for some funding to help him. In their wisdom they said no. And that's how we let a guy who would have been the highest ranked NZ tennis player maybe since Anthony Wilding (?) slip through our fingers

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    @sparky said in Tennis:

    Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

    Katie Sands  /  Jul 5, 2022  /  Tennis

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Cameron Norrie is the last Brit standing at Wimbledon 2022 and his background has piqued the interests of many fans

    Welsh

    He came out of Wales 😉

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    @canefan Cam could be a Jaapie, an Englishman or a Yank.

    He supports the ABs. That tells us what we need to know! 🙂

    Go Rafa! Kick that Aussie's arse! 🙂

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    It's a hard road finding the perfect woman

    Tennis world loses it over spectator's mid-match act at US Open

    Tennis world loses it over spectator's mid-match act at US Open

    Last year's US Open viral sensation has made a triumphant return in 2022. Check it out.

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    @MiketheSnow said in Tennis:

    @sparky said in Tennis:

    Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.

    Katie Sands  /  Jul 5, 2022  /  Tennis

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Wimbledon 2022: Where is Cameron Norrie from? World ranking, age and New Yorker girlfriend | Wales Online

    Cameron Norrie is the last Brit standing at Wimbledon 2022 and his background has piqued the interests of many fans

    Welsh

    He came out of Whales 😉

    that sounds painful and dangerous.

    Edit and from what I read he was born in South Africa and his father was born in Glasgow (outer Wales?) and both parents still live in NZ (great taste).

    https://www.nationalworld.com/sport/tennis/where-is-cameron-norrie-from-wimbledon-tennis-stars-world-ranking-girlfriend-and-net-worth-3757839

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    @canefan said in Tennis:

    It's a hard road finding the perfect woman

    Tennis world loses it over spectator's mid-match act at US Open

    Tennis world loses it over spectator's mid-match act at US Open

    Last year's US Open viral sensation has made a triumphant return in 2022. Check it out.

    Obviously not at a Kyrgios match, she would have been ejected

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    Federer just announced his retirement

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    @ACT-Crusader said in Tennis:

    Federer just announced his retirement

    Great bloke on the court, just as great off the court. Never anything but classy - the Ritchie McCaw of Tennis

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  • canefanC Online
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    https://www.atptour.com/en/news/roger-federer-retirement-letter-2022

    Probably should have his own thread. Such a beautiful player to watch in his prime, and part of the most dominant triumvirate the sport has ever seen

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  • sparkyS Do not disturb
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    @ACT-Crusader said in Tennis:

    Federer just announced his retirement

    Best player of all-time at his prime. Feel fortunate to have been able to follow his whole career. Great bloke and a wonderful ambassador for his sport too.

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    Strayan Open time.

    Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?

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    @booboo said in Tennis:

    Strayan Open time.

    Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?

    @booboo said in Tennis:

    Strayan Open time.

    Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?

    Where have you been? Berretini is #13 in the world and is a GS finalist IIRC. Having said that, Murray is a nightmare draw for a seeded player. Far better than his ranking

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    @canefan said in Tennis:

    Where have you been?

    Not watching tennis obviously.

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