Valerie is Paul Jubb's nan who raised Paul after her 30 year old Army serving son committed suicide and when Paul's mum died when he was only 4.
Don't like the X factor sob stories but Paul decided against being a footballer in Hull and went to America to study and play tennis and recently won a major college title.
Still an amateur because of his studies he has a wild card and will play today.
Tennis is so mental, Edmunds 2 sets up and 3-0 and 40 love misses a volley and now after just over 3 hours it's 2 sets all against the veteran Verdasco.
Tennis is so mental, Edmunds 2 sets up and 3-0 and 40 love misses a volley and now after just over 3 hours it's 2 sets all against the veteran Verdasco.
When he went 3-0 up didnt Verdasco hold to love to make it 3-1, then he went 40-0 up and Verdasco broke to make it 3-2.
But understand what u are saying Verdasco now a break up in the 5th
Venus is a bit of a relic these days and her odds were 50-1 at the start, so don't quite see how this is a shock result
Odds to win tournament maybe but odds to win the match was 2/9
Venus is 44 in the world Gauff is 313 and her 1st Womens Wimbledon.
Also she is 15 years old and up against a multipe grandslam winner in Williams.
So yes it was a massive shock
I see it more as Venus is well past it
Venus beat world number 36 and 15 in Eastbourne
World number 31 and 30 in Miami
World number 6 in Indian Wells.
All thes ranked above her and she has beat in recent months, she may not win another event but is not past it and losing to a 15 year old is still a massive shock, how anyone can say otherwise is beyond me
Tomic fined his full match fee after his pathetic display against Tsonga. Strange how Aussie tennis can go from the ultimate competitor in Hewitt to complete wasters like Tomic and Kygios
Love a bit of Kyrgios. The kind of character that any sport needs.
He can come across as a brat at times but other times he just there to have a laugh and entertain. And you can’t deny his raw talent
He does seem to focus though and desperately needs to get a coach (and a ruthless fitness coach) and commit properly to the sport as the talent is there. It would be a shame if he drifts around for the next 3 years then quits as he should be coming to his peak
When he decided to stop laying in to the umpire at every change of ends he actually played some really good tennis, definitely got the talent but I can't think think of anyone from any sport in the modern era who has gotten to the top of their sport coaching themselves.
Just seen part of the interview with him where he says why should he apologise for hitting the ball straight at Nadal. Agree with him on that, there's too much apologising in tennis. No one means it anyway so why bother.
Just seen part of the interview with him where he says why should he apologise for hitting the ball straight at Nadal. Agree with him on that, there's too much apologising in tennis. No one means it anyway so why bother.
Tennis is a gentleman's sport and respect for your opponent is a pre requisite. Tennis has given him fame and fortune and he should respect the game which has given him that
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Amazing stuff.
Bet the Wimbledon organisers would absolutely love that to happen
Valerie is Paul Jubb's nan who raised Paul after her 30 year old Army serving son committed suicide and when Paul's mum died when he was only 4.
Don't like the X factor sob stories but Paul decided against being a footballer in Hull and went to America to study and play tennis and recently won a major college title.
Still an amateur because of his studies he has a wild card and will play today.
Good luck to Paul and enjoy the day proud Nan.
Goes 2-1 ahead against Thompson then 15 minutes lates he is 5-0 and 3 breaks behind in the 4th set
But understand what u are saying Verdasco now a break up in the 5th
Venus is a bit of a relic these days and her odds were 50-1 at the start, so don't quite see how this is a shock result
Venus is 44 in the world
Gauff is 313 and her 1st Womens Wimbledon.
Also she is 15 years old and up against a multipe grandslam winner in Williams.
So yes it was a massive shock
World number 31 and 30 in Miami
World number 6 in Indian Wells.
All thes ranked above her and she has beat in recent months, she may not win another event but is not past it and losing to a 15 year old is still a massive shock, how anyone can say otherwise is beyond me
Tomic fined his full match fee after his pathetic display against Tsonga. Strange how Aussie tennis can go from the ultimate competitor in Hewitt to complete wasters like Tomic and Kygios
He can come across as a brat at times but other times he just there to have a laugh and entertain. And you can’t deny his raw talent