2021 Tennis

[Shaggy]

So much needle in this

Come on Kyrgios you nutter.

[Buzzo]

I’m watching at the gym but the sound is down.

He had a period there when he was unplayable. But seems to be talking constantly at change overs

At his best he is pretty much unplayable, he just needs focus. You sense he is 50% thinking about game 50% about what he is going to do this evening.

If he had Rafas attitude and work ethic he’d win everything going.

Serving for the second set now. He keeps throwing cheeky under arm serves in

[Shaggy]

Kyrgios losing his head here.

[Buzzo]

He’s just in it for the basic appearance money - they should **** him off the tour and give his spot to someone who wants it.

Kyrgios v Nadal just now.

Bit of a grudge match. I love Kyrgios, though he has similar issues to Tomic at times.

His quotes on Rafa are immense:

"Don't doubt yourself, there are plenty of people who will do that for you. I can smell the blood when I play this dude", he wrote.

During a 'No Challenges Remaining' podcast interview published a few weeks later, Kyrgios also had this to say about the two-time Wimbledon winner: "He's my polar opposite. Literally my polar opposite. And he's super salty.

"When he wins it's fine, he won't say anything bad, he'll credit the opponent - 'he competed well today, he's a great player' - but then as soon as I beat him, it's just like 'he has no respect for me, my fans and no respect to the game'.

"I'm like 'what are you talking about? I literally played this way that I beat you the other previous times and nothing changed'."

Asked in his post-match news conference on Tuesday, whether he had a "good relationship" with Nadal, Kyrgios said: "Uhm, not sure that me and Rafa could go down to the Dog & Fox[a pub in Wimbledon Village]and have a beer together.

"I don't know him at all. I know him as a tennis player. I just don't - no, I don't know him very well."

Asked whether he found it easier to talk to other players on tour, he added: "Yeah, 100%. That's just how it is. I get along with people, some people I don't get along with. We have a mutual respect and that's about it I think."

[Shaggy]

Wimbledon 2019: Bernard Tomic fined for not meeting 'professional standards'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48868080

Australia's Bernard Tomic has been fined his full Wimbledon prize money of £45,000 for not meeting the "required professional standard" during his 58-minute first-round defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Tomic lost 6-2 6-1 6-4 in the shortest men's match at SW19 since 2004.

Asked afterwards if he thought he might be fined, Tomic said: "What for?"

The 26-year-old was also fined two years ago for his conduct during a first-round loss to Mischa Zverev.

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tsonga, 34, served 21 aces as Tomic's performance was described in commentary as "embarrassing" and "distasteful".

Did you see it? Hilarious.

[ame]https://twitter.com/bbctennis/status/1146128000863236097[/ame]

[Yozza]

Wimbledon 2019: Bernard Tomic fined for not meeting 'professional standards'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48868080

Australia's Bernard Tomic has been fined his full Wimbledon prize money of £45,000 for not meeting the "required professional standard" during his 58-minute first-round defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Tomic lost 6-2 6-1 6-4 in the shortest men's match at SW19 since 2004.

Asked afterwards if he thought he might be fined, Tomic said: "What for?"

The 26-year-old was also fined two years ago for his conduct during a first-round loss to Mischa Zverev.

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tsonga, 34, served 21 aces as Tomic's performance was described in commentary as "embarrassing" and "distasteful".

[Buzzo]

Andy and Serena in the mixed dubs.

BOX OFFICE

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48837343

[Red_Polo]

Not any 15 year old. She has been tipped to become the next star for some time. She's an exceptional talent.

Is this Lec's daughter?

[rodo]

Dupe

ah either way she beat VENUS

[Fredo]

Dupe

[Fredo]

venus beat by a 15 year old

Not any 15 year old. She has been tipped to become the next star for some time. She's an exceptional talent.

[rodo]

venus beat by a 15 year old

[Buzzo]

Great to see him back on court

He looks as happy as I’ve ever seen him on court, clearly savouring his return.

He must be in reasonable shape did a full length dive volley return. No way you are doing that with any injury doubts.

It’s going to be fascinating watching his progress. Seems to be targeting a late 2019 return to singles.

Absolutely stellar week from Lopez. He has played so much tennis over the last 48 hours. 2 singles matches and 2 and a bit doubles.

[RichC]

Not a bad first effort from Murray! Wins the doubles with Lopez at Queens

[Buzzo]

Injury is fine now, fully recovered.

Have had the odd hit here and there but have found a bit of a mental block when it comes to chasing stuff down (that use to be something I was good at)

Its weird because when I was playing football never had any issues coming back after injuries, maybe old age has finally caught up to me

I’m injury free also. Tennis is unforgiving and you really need full fitness to enjoy it. I threw my back out about 2 months ago just totally innocuous. Definitely think age is an issue, but so is preparation I need to do a lot of stretching.

I’m actually playing matches for the first time ever, it’s quite good fun. Get enough nerves to keep it interesting.

Tennis is so pugilistic. It’s amazing how much of the game is played in your head. I think playing matches is improving my standard though - and I’m enjoying it. Started to serve properly for the first time as opposed to just trying to fire aces down, which is low percentage.