Stevo985 Posted September 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 6, 2020 I mean she's been hit in the throat by a tennis ball from the racket of Djokovic with absolutely no warning. No shit she's gone down like she's been shot! Bet that hurt like hell. I don't agree that it's a stupid rule. They all know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 He deserved to be disqualified. Hes got away with hitting balls away in anger quite often. No intent there but the rule is the rule. I dont believe she could have been hurt that badly though. Its a tennis ball hit will with little force, but maybe the shock of it caused her some distress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, PaulC said: He deserved to be disqualified. Hes got away with hitting balls away in anger quite often. No intent there but the rule is the rule. I dont believe she could have been hurt that badly though. Its a tennis ball hit will with little force, but maybe the shock of it caused her some distress. He hit it pretty hard. And it’s hit her in the throat. If I flicked you in the throat it would hurt. Let alone smacked a tennis ball at you. Are people really suggesting she’s faking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: He hit it pretty hard. And it’s hit her in the throat. If I flicked you in the throat it would hurt. Let alone smacked a tennis ball at you. Are people really suggesting she’s faking it? No I never suggested she faked it but from that video and the one I saw earlier on amazon prime i dont think a tennis ball hit at that speed would cause much damage. Maybe the tennis balls they use are much harder than the ones I am used to playing with though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 If it connects with your windpipe it would put you in a bit of distress for a bit, a bit like being hit just below the sternum and getting winded. It would need to hit in the right spot though and it appears this one did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 7, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 7, 2020 8 hours ago, PaulC said: No I never suggested she faked it but from that video and the one I saw earlier on amazon prime i dont think a tennis ball hit at that speed would cause much damage. Maybe the tennis balls they use are much harder than the ones I am used to playing with though. It's hit her in the throat though. Like I said a flick to your throat or windpipe would hurt. A tennis ball hit at that speed would wind you at the very least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Yes she was in some distress, thankfully she was ok afterwards, no question of faking. It just means he gave up a great opportunity to win his 18th major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, PaulC said: Yes she was in some distress, thankfully she was ok afterwards, no question of faking. It just means he gave up a great opportunity to win his 18th major. Looking at the prize money it would have cost him between $425,000 and $3,000,000. I’m sure he can afford it but still, it’s an expensive error. Quote MEN'S / WOMEN'S SINGLES (PER PLAYER) TOTALS Winner $3,000,000 Runner-Up 1,500,000 Semifinalists 800,000 Quarterfinalists 425,000 Round of 16 250,000 Round of 32 163,000 Round of 64 100,000 Round of 128 61,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2021 So it seems we have a potential new female superstar. Been a while since we've had a decent female player. Konta looked like she might be good enough to win a tournament a couple of years ago but she's fallen of a cliff edge. Anyway to get into the US Open 4th round 6-0, 6-1 is mighty impressive for an 18 year old. Hope she progresses and wins Grand Slams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: So it seems we have a potential new female superstar. Been a while since we've had a decent female player. Konta looked like she might be good enough to win a tournament a couple of years ago but she's fallen of a cliff edge. Anyway to get into the US Open 4th round 6-0, 6-1 is mighty impressive for an 18 year old. Hope she progresses and wins Grand Slams. Can I just check how old she is before I get the Daffy Duck gif out... Be great to have a world class female tennis player in this country. Like you said, Konta has fallen down a well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Xela said: Can I just check how old she is before I get the Daffy Duck gif out... You're OK, she's 18 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Yes shes some talent, could be playing Barty next but dont think it will faze her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 It was a phenomenal level from her this evening. So much power hitting. And.kept it up throughout. Whilst she ought to lose to Barty next, she's got a game.where she won't be a walk over. Suspect it will be a midnight game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Reminder, Raducanu vs. Rogers in about an hour on Amazon prime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Anyone played pickleball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Raducanu 6-2 1st and 3-0 cruising, making it look easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Yes 11 games in a row she has won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 6, 2021 She sure looks like the real deal. This girl she's playing knocked out the world no 2 in the last round and she's being completely destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Very impressive. Good head on young shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, sidcow said: She sure looks like the real deal. This girl she's playing knocked out the world no 2 in the last round and she's being completely destroyed. Its all come very quick for her. Hope she is handled well. She does look like she can go to the very top but theres been a quite a few young female tennis players that has been said about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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