Grendel
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Some real concern about his fitness it was experience that got him over against a mediocre opponent. Let’s hope he has enough to beat the man who thinks it’s ok to slap women around on Friday
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Some real concern about his fitness it was experience that got him over against a mediocre opponent. Let’s hope he has enough to beat the man who thinks it’s ok to slap women around on Friday
no_loyalty
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Nadal has withdrawn due to his injury.
Sky Blue Pete
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What’s the story bro?
Earlsdon_Skyblue1
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I hope Kyrgios doesn't win. I wanted to put a bet on him to be outright winner and my account on bet365 wasn't working (laws are really funny aboard). VPN wouldn't work either and in the end I gave up. That was a few rounds ago. If he goes on to win it I'll be fuming.
stay_up_skyblues
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before Nick Kyrgios semi-final with injury
Rafael Nadal withdraws from his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury.
www.bbc.co.uk
Seems a bit unfair getting a bye to final. Would it not make more sense for one of the losers from the last round to step in? Perhaps the best performing based on some stats/data along the lines of goal difference in footy?
A semi final must take it out of you so Norrie or Djokovic already at a disadvantage in the final. I’m sure it’s the rule and there is precedent but…
no_loyalty
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before Nick Kyrgios semi-final with injury
Rafael Nadal withdraws from his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury.www.bbc.co.uk
Seems a bit unfair getting a bye to final. Would it not make more sense for one of the losers from the last round to step in? Perhaps the best performing based on some stats/data along the lines of goal difference in footy?
A semi final must take it out of you so Norrie or Djokovic already at a disadvantage in the final. I’m sure it’s the rule and there is precedent but…
Good shout, the player who lost to Nadal in the QF would be the best option but I guess he may already be back in the states?
stay_up_skyblues
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Would be the sensible choice yeah. And then if he can’t/doesn’t want to I’m sure plenty in the last round would.
Hutch11
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Give Andy Murray the slot and we can all wear Aussie yellow
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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Novaccine is losing .
Norrie , Norrie , Norrie !
Norrie , Norrie , Norrie !
Otis
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How's everyone doing on Cameron Cliff today?
stay_up_skyblues
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After some really superb tennis he’s now resorted to ranting and raving at the officials, crowd and his own family. He is a twat.
stay_up_skyblues
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Some incredible hits though.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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An absolute bellend. Worse than McEnroe was with this childish behaviour and nowhere near as good a player And to compound matters he wears his hat the wrong way round with the peak up.
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no_loyalty
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That comment he just made about the woman in the dress was funny.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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He clearly isn't responsible for any mistakes he is making in this match. Everyone else is.
Wyken Sky Blue
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I'm loving Kyrgios's reactions, making the game entertaining!
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stay_up_skyblues
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Personally find the abuse he’s giving his own family in public uncomfortable, particularly given his legal troubles at home. Wouldn’t want my daughter dating him!!
Covkid1968#
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Stopped watching it…. He’s an absolute cockhole
Wyken Sky Blue
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Well done Djokovic!
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Not many times I'd be routing for Djokovic but this was one.
stupot07
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Couldn't find a Wimbledon thread, anyone watch Murray last night?
Whatever the final result when the match resumes today, he was phenomenal last night, 36 years old, metal hip and all his injuries and the torrid time he's had, the turned the clock back 10 years with that performance.
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Whatever the final result when the match resumes today, he was phenomenal last night, 36 years old, metal hip and all his injuries and the torrid time he's had, the turned the clock back 10 years with that performance.
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Sky Blue Pete
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He was phenomenal the standard was So so high
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Certainly the best he has played since the operation. Only worry is whether that pain that he seemed to be suffering in the penultimate point means anything sinister. I hope not as he has been an amazing player.
shepardo01
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Would have won if they'd have continued last night. Had momentum, was serving really well and had Tsitsipas on the ropes.
Real shame.
Sky Blue Pete
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Was awesome absolutely brilliant such composure
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Yes after a slow start was a really interesting game.
The Sinner v Alcaraz contest in the coming years should be interesting.
stupot07
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Remarkably Jannick Sinner has managed to "negotiate" his ban down from 1-2 years but a minimum of a 1 year ban (which is what WADA advised) to a 3 month ban, for 2 failed drug tests. Loses no points, no trophies, etc from the time he was playing while doping (deliberately or accidentally doesn't matter). Will be back in time to play the French Open.
Lower ranked players have had 1-2 year bans for similar.
Lower ranked players have had 1-2 year bans for similar.
chiefdave
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If they're only going to give a short suspension, and missing no grand slams, because it was non-performance enhancing then surely you look at changing the rules to not ban non-performance enhancing drugs.
Why are they even banned in the first place?
Il Pirata
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That's more the question, considering this:
The worst thing for Sinner is really the stigma that will follow him, at least for some years.
The unfairness here is how he was allowed to compete whilst being investigated and the shorter time it took to reach a decision. But one guy is the #1 player and others are #300, so it shouldn't surprise anyone.
The ban seems more a punishment on behalf of his medical staff, and for Wada to retain legitimacy as their rules don't make a lot of sense. I get the hard line on drugs in sport, but the idea of a "drug cheat" doesn't seem to apply here. There were also cultural inferences, which the various Italian agencies need to sort out, as it's a bad look for their leading sportsman to be involved in this.
The worst thing for Sinner is really the stigma that will follow him, at least for some years.
The unfairness here is how he was allowed to compete whilst being investigated and the shorter time it took to reach a decision. But one guy is the #1 player and others are #300, so it shouldn't surprise anyone.