AvonVillain Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 It does surprise me that Naomi Osaka can be brought so low by a single negative comment spewing out the stupid mouth of someone in the crowd. I'm not into the calling people a 'snowflake' bullshit or calling people anything, as it goes, but I'm amazed she's managed to survive/thrive at elite level sport for so long being so affected by inane comments in such a high profile arena. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Watched that Young prospect Alcaraz beat Norrie last night. A real high energy game, but, my day's, just how good is this 18 year old, sensation going to be ? I thought Nadal was the best young player I had seen, but this kid might just go to a level that will have to be seen to be believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 1 minute ago, sheepyvillian said: Watched that Young prospect Alcaraz beat Norrie last night. A real high energy game, but, my day's, just how good is this 18 year old, sensation going to be ? I thought Nadal was the best young player I had seen, but this kid might just go to a level that will have to be seen to be believed. Hasn’t he reached a few last 16 and last 8 in slams already ? Looks top drawer. Then again there’s loads i thought that about too, Zverev, Shapovalov, Tsitsipas. All talented but mentally a bit brittle. So like anything, this kid has talent but a lot more to it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Just now, Johnnyp said: Hasn’t he reached a few last 16 and last 8 in slams already ? Looks top drawer. Then again there’s loads i thought that about too, Zverev, Shapovalov, Tsitsipas. All talented but mentally a bit brittle. So like anything, this kid has talent but a lot more to it than that. He has that Nadal mentality and maybe even better skill - wise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Barty has announced her retirement aged just 25 from tennis. Somewhat of a surprise but she did stop playing for a year earlier in her career to try out cricket. She has won everything and is happy at home. Fair play to sacrifice millions of pounds for your peace of mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: Barty has announced her retirement aged just 25 from tennis. Somewhat of a surprise but she did stop playing for a year earlier in her career to try out cricket. She has won everything and is happy at home. Fair play to sacrifice millions of pounds for your peace of mind. Great player and a good person, fair play to her if she thinks there are more important things in life than money and trophies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Barty is/was an incredible cricketer too! fair play to her, I doubt it’ll be the last we hear of her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: Great player and a good person, fair play to her if she thinks there are more important things in life than money and trophies. Obviously won't be signing for Man Citeh then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Phil Silvers said: Great player and a good person, fair play to her if she thinks there are more important things in life than money and trophies. I’d like to think with an estimated $24 million career prize money won , I also wouldn’t be interested in money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 minute ago, tonyh29 said: I’d like to think with an estimated $24 million career prize money won , I also wouldn’t be interested in money It is obscene but having listened to her over the years, she really is just a normal girl who wants a normal life. She doesn't seek attention, nor does she beat up animals or get drunk and abuse people on social media, doubt she is a diva whenever she goes anywhere ever. I'm still going with fair play Ash, good on ya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Yes bit of a shock. Wonder if its finite. Wouldn't be suprised if she had a year or two off and made a comeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 5fold ACCA today, Fritz, Martinez, Sonego and Goffin all win and the lovely Novak Djokovic loses to world no45 Fokina. I hate that bloke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Russians and Belarussians banned from Wimbledon this year. I can't say that I agree with the blanket bans of Russian/Belarussian sportspeople from competitions. People like Mazepin with obvious family links to the Kremlin, fine. Blanket bans however are not right in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Nah **** em. I know it's a bit harsh on individuals, but if we aren't fighting we have to absolutely everything we can to put the pressure on Putin, the complete and total isolation and marginalisation of every facet of life for Russians. Also, some of them have enough money and heft to say something. Yeah I know it's Putin and he's killed ex-spies, but coming after high profile sports stars. All the mealy mouthly talk about peace and ignoring the war, is a sham. Fair enough Rublev said "no war please" but that's about all I can recall any Russian saying on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Radecanu Vs Swiatek 17.30ish, it's on Amazon prime. The ultimate test for how the new coaching is going, new surface too, might be worth a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Iga Swiatek is on fire. Winner at the Stuttgart Open, her fourth consecutive title and onto an unbeaten run of 23 matches. She's quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Has there been a more competitive sportsman that Novak Djokovic? I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I'm really hoping Emma finds her mojo in this final set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 That smile. If that's not worth the entrance fee, I don't know what is. Love me some Emma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 So another Nadal v Djokovic match at RG. Strange djokovic is such a strong fav to win on Nadals fav surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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