peasy23 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I missed this. Is that what Raducanu said? She's not going to look to a Jock for inspiration IMO, needs to be a fellow Nigel to keep the press happy.It was because Henman was literally standing yards away from where she was serving, and she said she had spoken to him for advice while she has been in NY.Watch you don't fall off that high horse.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 minute ago, peasy23 said: It was because Henman was literally standing yards away from where she was serving, and she said she had spoken to him for advice while she has been in NY. Watch you don't fall off that high horse.. I'm not on any horse, friend. I just find it amusing that she was looking for advice from a serial bottler. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I don’t think of Henman as a bottler he’s someone who maximised his talents. The only one he potentially bottled would have been 2001, however a physically spent Ivanisevic was saved by the weather. The next day he was greatly improved and Henman couldn’t quite reach the heights of the day before. I don’t really see the issue with Raducanu seeking support from Henman, he’s greatly supported her through her junior career and is a well known figure with LTA. Andy Murray is currently coached by Mark Petchey and Jamie Delgado, he seeks inspiration from them. Go figure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Virtual Insanity said: Not to be a dick because I'm a big fan of Henman and he gets some unfair stick, but the irony of looking to Tim for inspiration on the verge of getting to a grand slam final surely wasn't lost on anyone. You wouldn't seek inspiration from Alex Ferguson for silky footballing skills either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) Henman happened to be in New York because he's working for Amazon and has been giving her advice, presumably for free. She, quite reasonably, thanked him for his help. Hardly some great anti-Scottish conspiracy. It was the interviewer who brought up Henman because he was courtside. She's hardly going to call him a posh twat. Edited September 10, 2021 by Bully Wee Villa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Two teenagers in the final, both guaranteed $1.25 million, with the winner getting $2.5 million. Imagine as a teenager being told, go play one tennis match and if you win I'll give you a million pounds! I hope she continues her awesome run tomorrow, but no matter what matter what, it's been a fantastic tournament for her, and sets her up well for the future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) I wonder if maybe being forced not to play much tennis during the pandemic will help her later on in her career and make her less likely to have Capriati-style burn out. Edited September 10, 2021 by Bully Wee Villa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Soapy FFC said: Two teenagers in the final, both guaranteed $1.25 million, with the winner getting $2.5 million. Imagine as a teenager being told, go play one tennis match and if you win I'll give you a million pounds! Yeah but she had to play 10 matches, I wouldn't get out of bed for that kind of money. Seriously though, presumably she'll be paying NY hotel prices for her entourage as well for a month and airfares, that would make a fair dent unless they get expenses on top. Edited September 10, 2021 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 She only needs to win four more Grand Slams and she'll be able to afford a one bedroom flat back home in London. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Yeah but she had to play 10 matches, I wouldn't get out of bed for that kind of money. Seriously though, presumably she'll be paying NY hotel prices for her entourage as well for a month and airfares, that would make a fair dent unless they get expenses on top. What I was trying to say, is the incremental amount of money for that one game is frightening to me. I don't begrudge her the money at all. She 'works' in an industry that if you have one bad match at the start of a tournament, you get nothing, but still have all your expenses. Other sportsmen like footballers are insulated from the reality of having to win to get paid. Edited September 10, 2021 by Soapy FFC 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Soapy FFC said: I don't begrudge her the money at all. She 'works' in an industry that if you have one bad match at the start of a tournament, you get nothing, but still have all your expenses. Other sportsmen like footballers are insulated from the reality of having to win to get paid. She's unlikely to have to worry too much about that now with huge sponsorship deals no doubt coming her way, win or lose in the final. She'll be able to relax and just get on with the tennis. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I preferred it when Murray was winning Grand Slams taking advice from Ivan Lendl. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Virtual Insanity said: Not to be a dick because I'm a big fan of Henman and he gets some unfair stick, but the irony of looking to Tim for inspiration on the verge of getting to a grand slam final surely wasn't lost on anyone. Least of all on Henman himself. I remember before Andy's first Wimbledon final Henman was getting interviewed on BBC, they asked him if he'd given any advice to Andy. He replied something like "what advice could I give him?" He's a good guy. 1 hour ago, welshbairn said: Yeah but she had to play 10 matches, I wouldn't get out of bed for that kind of money. Seriously though, presumably she'll be paying NY hotel prices for her entourage as well for a month and airfares, that would make a fair dent unless they get expenses on top. The LTA have been financially supporting Raducanu, as they do with a lot of the emerging players. I wonder if that continues after they start making serious money. https://www.lta.org.uk/play-compete/performance-tennis-players/player-pathway/pro-scholarship-programme/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58508806 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 There’s your first British US Open winner of 2021.Joe Salisbury takes the men’s doubles title with American Rajeev Ram. Beating Murray/Soares in three from one set down. They took control in the second and there was no way back for Jamie and Bruno. All their service games seemed to be comfortable holds. Hopefully not the last British US open winner of 2021. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 This Djokovic - Zverev semi is a belter. Just gone into a final set. Jim Courier said the final game of the third set might have been the best single game he's ever seen - the highlight being this 53 shot rally on break and set point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 As you were. Djokovic has just got a double break for 4-0 in the 5th set. Zverev's game is crumbling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Yeah fantastic semi. Novak has now lost the first set in the third round, fourth round, quarter and semi final and still won each of them. That’s the first time he’s been taken to five sets though. Zverev is a great player and I’m sure he will win multiple majors, but Djokovic is still better.He will play Medvedev in the final going for a record breaking 21 slams. The Russian cruised through in straight sets against the Canadian Auger-Alliassime.Feel like Medvedev has been the next big thing in tennis for years now. He’s now 25 and still without a major title. Will his first come against the GOAT? Unlikely, in his interview after the semi he didn’t seem to fancy himself against Djokovic much. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 The women's final is live on channel 4 tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, TheScarf said: The women's final is live on channel 4 tonight. 9pm start? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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