Attention: Please take a moment to consider our terms and conditions before posting.

Ongoing British Tennis…

1…3637394142…89

Comments

  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    Eh what’s happening. BBC says he is two sets down?!
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,758
    edited September 2024
    DamoNorthStand said:
    Eh what’s happening. BBC says he is two sets down?!
    I made a mistake typing Draper and meant Sinner. Apologies.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    Callumcafc said:
    DamoNorthStand said:
    Callumcafc said:
    Draper wins second set 7-6 (7-3)
    What an effort - he’s got to have a great chance now. Following this from a dinner out and a wish I was watching at home to see this!
    Oh noooo I said the wrong guy. Sinner won the set 7-6



  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,758
    edited September 2024
    Weak return game for Draper to open the third set there. Now to see if he has anything left on serve.

    He’s never won from two sets down.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,761
    Callumcafc said:
    Weak return game for Draper to open the third set there. Now to see if he has anything left on serve.

    He’s never won from two sets down.
    And the no. 1 seed in the US Open has won 198-0 when two sets up too
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,758
    edited September 2024
    Sinner breaks for a 4-2 lead.

    Draper can barely stand at this point, let alone run across the court to return the ball.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,758
    Sinner wins 7-5 7-6 6-2.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,761
    edited September 2024
    Draper has done incredibly well in this tournament. The game overall has been dominated by three players in the last 20 years with the likes of Murray and Wawrinka enjoying their days in the sun too. With that guard now changing, hopefully Draper will do that too in time. He has the game and ran out of puff here but is three years younger than Murray was when he won his first Grand Slam. 
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    Well done Jack Draper. A successful tournament overall. Only Fred Perry, Greg Rusedski and Andy Murray amongst British men have bettered your achievement at this US Open.

    Look forward to further improvement in the future.
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,959
    Retained my over 45s doubles title at Bexleyheath Tennis Club this morning. 7-6(3), 6-1. Now for the Valley!

    Over 60s final tomorrow, weather permitting. 
  • Sponsored links:



  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cpvyed0zrgpo

    Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open girls' title as she beat Wakana Sonobe in New York.
    The 15-year-old cruised to a 6-4 6-4 victory over Japan's Sonobe.

  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,017
    killerandflash said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cpvyed0zrgpo

    Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open girls' title as she beat Wakana Sonobe in New York.
    The 15-year-old cruised to a 6-4 6-4 victory over Japan's Sonobe.

    Lining up my best Al Murray
    imprrssion, Lovely British sounding name that.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    Jack Draper would find life on the court much more comfortable if he were to find a few shirts that fit properly .. I guess he has a Nike deal which specifies  when and what outfits he wears irrespective of how comfy they are
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,761
    Lincsaddick said:
    Jack Draper would find life on the court much more comfortable if he were to find a few shirts that fit properly .. I guess he has a Nike deal which specifies  when and what outfits he wears irrespective of how comfy they are
    Players look so much better when they wear whites at Wimbledon. 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,438
    edited September 2024
    JohnBoyUK said:
    killerandflash said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cpvyed0zrgpo

    Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open girls' title as she beat Wakana Sonobe in New York.
    The 15-year-old cruised to a 6-4 6-4 victory over Japan's Sonobe.

    Lining up my best Al Murray
    imprrssion, Lovely British sounding name that.
    Another Brit Mingge Xu( interesting name) made the girls SF. Charlue Robertson made the boys SF.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Lincsaddick said:
    Jack Draper would find life on the court much more comfortable if he were to find a few shirts that fit properly .. I guess he has a Nike deal which specifies  when and what outfits he wears irrespective of how comfy they are
    I've never seen anyone sweat so much. I know he has had problems with heat/humidity before, but not sure why some people sweat so much, much more than others. But it is a problem for him because it was causing a problem holding the racquet firmly. Also, he needs to get fluids back in else he'll get dehydrated but is a problem if he just vomits it back up. Hopefully he'll be able to work with his team and medics to minimise the impact of this scenario
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    Lincsaddick said:
    Jack Draper would find life on the court much more comfortable if he were to find a few shirts that fit properly .. I guess he has a Nike deal which specifies  when and what outfits he wears irrespective of how comfy they are
    It's possible but I find it hard to believe that they specify he has to wear shirts that are too big for him.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,438
    edited September 2024
    Jan Choinski wins Challenger event in Tulln. Up to 176 in world rankings ahead of Dan Evans.

    Only Draper and Norrie in the top 100.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    PrincessFiona said:
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
    Drug taking allegations ? .. 'Oh Sinner Man where you gonna run to' ? .. Nina Simone .. 
  • Sponsored links:



  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    PrincessFiona said:
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
    Sinner is the best of the new wave after years  of domination by the 3 musketeers plus D'Artagnan Murray .. a t m he stands out head and shoulders over the rest i m o .. still only 23 years old
  • Comeonyoureds
    Comeonyoureds Posts: 175
    Lincsaddick said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
    Sinner is the best of the new wave after years  of domination by the 3 musketeers plus D'Artagnan Murray .. a t m he stands out head and shoulders over the rest i m o .. still only 23 years old
    I think Carlos Alcaraz might want a word
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    Bonkers scheduling so soon after the US open, but the Davis Cup starts in a couple of days.

    Quite a new looking squad, with Draper, Evans and Skupski joined by Billy Harris and Henry Patten

    https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/davis-cup/news/2024-billy-harris-and-henry-patten-join-lexus-gb-team-in-manchester/
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    Comeonyoureds said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
    Sinner is the best of the new wave after years  of domination by the 3 musketeers plus D'Artagnan Murray .. a t m he stands out head and shoulders over the rest i m o .. still only 23 years old
    I think Carlos Alcaraz might want a word
    when he gets himself back in gear 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    Lincsaddick said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
    Drug taking allegations ? .. 'Oh Sinner Man where you gonna run to' ? .. Nina Simone .. 
    Jannik Sinner: Does doping case leave cloud hanging over US Open victory? - BBC Sport
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,438
    Lincsaddick said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Is it fair to say Draper ran Sinner closer than Fritz?
    Drug taking allegations ? .. 'Oh Sinner Man where you gonna run to' ? .. Nina Simone .. 
    Jannik Sinner: Does doping case leave cloud hanging over US Open victory? - BBC Sport
    He got cleared a lot quicker than most players - galling for some of them.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Anyone watching the Davis Cup? Thought it supposed to be iPlayer but I can't find it. 

    Dan Evans currently playing - I can find the match stats on a Davis Cup site but not the feckin score!
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,758
    Maybe the red button? Odd that it wouldn’t be on iPlayer…
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    PrincessFiona said:
    Anyone watching the Davis Cup? Thought it supposed to be iPlayer but I can't find it. 

    Dan Evans currently playing - I can find the match stats on a Davis Cup site but not the feckin score!
    I just searched Davis Cup on i player and it came straight up.
    It's 4-5 to Evans in games and is on live.
  • housemate
    housemate Posts: 51
    I'm watching it on Iplayer. Go to Categories on the menu & select sport & should be there.

Categories

“Marketplace”