Tennis: All Purpose Tennis Thread XI

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[Beau Knows]

Oh man that's awful. I really hope he can make it until Wimbledon though, that's at least where he should go out.

 

[Hadoop]

Dammit. Murray has been one of my favourites ever since I watched him win the Rogers Cup, even if he's seen by many as the 'and-1' to the big 3. It's too bad he only won 3 slams because IMO he could have easily won 7 or 8 if he'd been born in any other era.

Also wonder if he knew he would probably never be 100% physically again 6-months ago when he broke down after that marathon match at the Citi Open.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I hope Andy could play in Wimbledon. That would be great if he could for one last time.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

Novak's post on Instagram:

Tarbes, France 2001, “Les Petite As”
First time we met and played. Something was telling me back then that we’d have an amazing rivalry and experience of playing each other on the biggest stage for many years to come.
What you are trying to do is nothing short of brave and inspiring. I met with you the other day and couldn’t really verbalize my compassion for what you’re going through. As an athlete, fellow tennis player and friend, I respect and fully support you every second of this Australian Open and every next attempt to compete at the highest level. Whatever happens, I will always cherish our amazing matches over the years and be grateful for those experiences Big hug Andy, stay strong. @andymurray

 

[kihei]

Novak's post on Instagram:

Classy.

 

[kihei]

For once in his career, Isner will play someone taller than himself. His first round opponent Reilly Opelka is 7 feet tall.

 

[MsMeow]

For once in his career, Isner will play someone taller than himself. His first round opponent Reilly Opelka is 7 feet tall.

Tuggy created a thread for the Aussie Open

 

[MsMeow]

Pospisil had surgery on his lower back

Vasek Pospisil expected to miss 3 months following surgery - Sportsnet.ca

He will miss about 3 months

 

[Tuggy]

Pospisil had surgery on his lower back

Vasek Pospisil expected to miss 3 months following surgery - Sportsnet.ca

He will miss about 3 months

Sucks for Vasek. So many injuries throughout his career.

 

[Loosie]

Canada's DC team:

 

[MsMeow]

Bianca Andreescu crushes Eugenie Bouchard in all-Canadian quarterfinal - Sportsnet.ca

Wow, 6-0, 6-2.

 

[Tuggy]

Bianca Andreescu crushes Eugenie Bouchard in all-Canadian quarterfinal - Sportsnet.ca

Wow, 6-0, 6-2.

Such a great start to the year for her. Into the top 80 right now in the live rankings.

Schnur also in the SF there.

 

[Tuggy]

Both advance to the final!

 

[Tuggy]

Andreescu gets the title and is now the new Canadian #1!

 

[Know Your Enemy]

Andreescu gets the title and is now the new Canadian #1!

 

[MsMeow]

Schnur lost 7-6, 6-4 but a great week for him!

 

[Loosie]

Schnur lost 7-6, 6-4 but a great week for him!

That's a very good scoreline for him against Fritz considering Fritz is top 50.

As well Steven Diez won his first Challenger title this week in Burnie Australia as well. just outside of the top 300 for him with that title.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Andy Murray: Former British number one has resurfacing surgery on hip

Sad to hear

 

[Tuggy]

Talk about a youth movement. All on the shoulders of two teenagers.

 

[Loosie]

Crazy thought though...I think they have a good shot.

 

[Tuggy]

Crazy thought though...I think they have a good shot.

They definitely have a shot, but it's gonna be very tough. Especially since it's a 2 day event now and they are both playing doubles. Best of 3 helps with that of course.

 

[MsMeow]

It's very strange not to see Nestor's name in there.

 

[kihei]

Has any country ever put forward a younger Davis Cup team, I wonder?

 

[Loosie]

Denis takes the first rubber 6-4 7-5!