Honest_Man#1 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Was on the same flight down to London on Sunday as the Murray brothers. Apparently were up for their dad's stag do. Couple of absolute gents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: Was on the same flight down to London on Sunday as the Murray brothers. Apparently were up for their dad's stag do. Couple of absolute gents. No surprise, they're as grounded as you're going to be as top level sports stars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-ton Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 On 28/11/2016 at 23:10, Loki said: JMDP broke his finger in the fourth set against Cilic. I really feel for him if points were awarded for Davis Cup and Olympics he would be top 20. He is currently 38th and unlikely to make a seeding in the Australian Open. There really could be some stinky draws in the Australian Open. You think Djokovic would like this? 1st Round Verdasco, 2nd Round Del Potro, 3rd Round Querrey 4th Round Federer, QF Nishikori, SF Wawrinka, F Murray Of course you have Federer who is sitting on 16th in the World who will drop 150 points before the Australian Open likely taking him out of the top 16. Some really stinky draws could happen, but it will mean some spectacular games early on. Certainly has the potential for a great grand slam already. Been getting a bit of a semi about the potential for a few early doors heavy weight clashes too.. Like you say with Federer potentially dropping out of the top 16 ahead of Oz, Murray or Djokovic could conceivably end up with all of Nadal, Federer and Del Potro in their quarter. Ouch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-coo-shed Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Is Federer's ranking protected from the date got injured? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A protected ranking only allows you automatic entry into the main draw. So Del Potro for instance was able to use protected ranking status to get automatic entry into the main draw when his world ranking was 1000 or so. As Federer's ranking is high enough to allow automatic entry and still be seeded, a protected ranking doesn't apply to him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Gordon Reid is now the world number one in wheelchair singles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The sooner tennis is made Scotland's national sport, the better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 The World Number 2 has binned his coach http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38230881 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 The World Number 2 has binned his coachhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38230881 How interesting in an era where becker had a pop at Murray for demanding more drug testing. ....which saw novak drop in form try to discuss men v women prize money......then Murray win Olympics gold n become world no1.......after winning Wimbledon....again.....clean.....hmmmm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm not sure getting rid of the cupboard shagger will make that much difference tbh. Djokovic was already a multiple Grand Slam winner before he came on board. The difference now is Murray is at his peak and is winning the big matches, where in 2014 and 2015 he wasn't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Becker made a huge difference. He made big changes to Djokovic's serve, which allowed him to dominate his big four rivals in that time.Becker has stated that Djokovic hasn't been putting in the work that's required to be number one, due to injuries.Although I generally agree that it is easier to coach a great player, but I would like to see him coach someone with potential to see how good Becker is.Although what hasn't been noted is that Djokovic is quite skinny these days, he's now on a full vegan diet and doesn't seem to have the strength he once had. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 34 minutes ago, Loki said: Becker made a huge difference. He made big changes to Djokovic's serve, which allowed him to dominate his big four rivals in that time. Becker has stated that Djokovic hasn't been putting in the work that's required to be number one, due to injuries. Although I generally agree that it is easier to coach a great player, but I would like to see him coach someone with potential to see how good Becker is. Although what hasn't been noted is that Djokovic is quite skinny these days, he's now on a full vegan diet and doesn't seem to have the strength he once had. People also seem to be forgetting that even with his dip in form Djokovic is still the holder of 2 GS, which is testament to his ridiculous form over the preceding 3/4 years I suppose. It's quite telling that if you Google vegan athletes/sports people the only name I recognise is Carl Lewis and I think everyone is now aware of the fact he was on a bit more than an exclusive vegan diet! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Loki said: Becker made a huge difference. He made big changes to Djokovic's serve, which allowed him to dominate his big four rivals in that time. Becker has stated that Djokovic hasn't been putting in the work that's required to be number one, due to injuries. Although I generally agree that it is easier to coach a great player, but I would like to see him coach someone with potential to see how good Becker is. Although what hasn't been noted is that Djokovic is quite skinny these days, he's now on a full vegan diet and doesn't seem to have the strength he once had. Injuries 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Injuries Or alternatively the media are all over peds since Sharapova.....pure coincidence I'm sure.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Britain's GOAT. According to a Telegraph poll at least.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2016/12/09/wait-uks-greatest-ever-sportsperson-revealed/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 14 hours ago, Tommy Nooka said: People also seem to be forgetting that even with his dip in form Djokovic is still the holder of 2 GS, which is testament to his ridiculous form over the preceding 3/4 years I suppose. His dip in form came after he won the last of those two Grand Slams this year, though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 His dip in form came after he won the last of those two Grand Slams this year, though. As soon as the press were looking at peds....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sir Andy already? http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/andy-murray/andy-murray-nominated-for-knighthood-in-new-year-s-honours-1-4314741 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Elixir said: Sir Andy already? http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/andy-murray/andy-murray-nominated-for-knighthood-in-new-year-s-honours-1-4314741 It's about 3 years late considering Bradley Sideburns got his for winning a bike race (whilst on a TUE ). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 It's been inevitable ever since he first won Wimbledon, but I'd prefer it if he got it once he hangs his racket up, tbh. Getting introduced on court etc as 'Sir Andy Murray' seems a bit odd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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