Tennis
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@barbarian said in Tennis:
@rancid-schnitzel She's only 25 and not yet married, so I doubt it. The thought occurred to me though. You'd say that in the interview though, wouldn't you?
Not everyone waits until they get married! My eldest was 9 months when I married his mother. But yeah, you'd think she'd mention it if it was the reason. It just seems so random and strange at this stage of the season. And she's only 25 as you say.
I reckon she'll be back though.
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She is only a US Open win away from having the set of Grand Slams.
Good on Barty for going out on her own terms.
With the absurd inconsistency of the female players right now, this is really the time for a player like Barty to pile up the Grand Slams. I don't think she's the best or most talented by a long shot, bit she's the most consistent and winning all 4 Slams this year was not out of the question. But if the motivation isn't there (or there's a bun in the oven🙃) then fair enough.
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@rancid-schnitzel said in Tennis:
@kiwiwomble said in Tennis:
wow, bit of a suprise
Random as hell. Wonder if she's pregnant?
Did you read her reasons? It's not random at all.
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@crucial the link i saw just had her tweet that said there would be a press conference tomorrow, what did you see?
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@kiwiwomble said in Tennis:
@crucial the link i saw just had her tweet that said there would be a press conference tomorrow, what did you see?
Your link.
Barty said her perspective on life and tennis had changed since she made her comeback and added she was physically “spent”.
“There was a perspective shift in me in the second phase of my career that my happiness wasn’t dependent on the results,” she said.
“Success for me is knowing that I’ve given absolutely everything, everything I can.
“I’m fulfilled, I’m happy, and I know how much work it takes to bring the best out of yourself.
“I just don’t have that in me anymore. I don’t have the physical drive, the emotional want and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top level anymore.
“I am spent. I just know physically I have nothing more to give and that, for me, is success.
“I’ve given absolutely everything I can to this beautiful sport of tennis and I’m really happy with that.
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@crucial ....i mean...no one expected me to have read past the first paragraph did they?
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jokes aside, i read this at the start and assumed there wouldn't be more detail until the press conference
“Today is difficult and filled with emotion for me as I announce my retirement from tennis,” Barty wrote on social media. “I wasn’t sure how to share this news with you so I asked my good friend @caseydellacqua to help me. “I am so thankful for everything this sport has given me and leave feeling proud and fulfilled. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, I’ll always be grateful for the lifelong memories that we created together. “More to come tomorrow at my press conference.”
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@kiwiwomble said in Tennis:
@crucial ....i mean...no one expected me to have read past the first paragraph did they?
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@rancid-schnitzel said in Tennis:
@kiwiwomble said in Tennis:
wow, bit of a suprise
Random as hell. Wonder if she's pregnant?
Did you read her reasons? It's not random at all.
Haha did you read her reasons....you new to the fern?
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@kiwiwomble said in Tennis:
@crucial the link i saw just had her tweet that said there would be a press conference tomorrow, what did you see?
Your link.
Barty said her perspective on life and tennis had changed since she made her comeback and added she was physically “spent”.
“There was a perspective shift in me in the second phase of my career that my happiness wasn’t dependent on the results,” she said.
“Success for me is knowing that I’ve given absolutely everything, everything I can.
“I’m fulfilled, I’m happy, and I know how much work it takes to bring the best out of yourself.
“I just don’t have that in me anymore. I don’t have the physical drive, the emotional want and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top level anymore.
“I am spent. I just know physically I have nothing more to give and that, for me, is success.
“I’ve given absolutely everything I can to this beautiful sport of tennis and I’m really happy with that.
perhaps translated as "if I get slammed in my own country for enjoying a beer after winning the Aus Open on TV, the rest of you can go get f*cked, Im done"
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@barbarian said in Tennis:
@rancid-schnitzel She's only 25 and not yet married, so I doubt it. The thought occurred to me though. You'd say that in the interview though, wouldn't you?
just saw she is actually married
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Magpie_in_ausreplied to Kiwiwomble on 23 Mar 2022, 06:06 last edited by Magpie_in_aus 24 Mar 2022, 02:32
@kiwiwomble I don't think she is married yet. Engaged last year and weren't looking for a long engagement from all accounts.
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@magpie_in_aus once again...have not read the actual article, just saw this headline
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@kiwiwomble maybe that is why she retired. Her husband found out about her fiancee. She would have got away with it if it wasn't for the blasted fern and their meddling dog.
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Absolute fair play to her and respect on an awesome career. I guess her ultimate goal was to win the Aussie open and once she'd done that her drive dropped off. The commitment it takes to be at the top of a sport like Tennis is no small thing, so if the heart isn't 100% there, then why continue.
All the best to her.
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@majorrage said in Tennis:
Absolute fair play to her and respect on an awesome career. I guess her ultimate goal was to win the Aussie open and once she'd done that her drive dropped off. The commitment it takes to be at the top of a sport like Tennis is no small thing, so if the heart isn't 100% there, then why continue.
All the best to her.
She won Wimbledon in front of her idol Goolagong Cawley too. After the first retirement it would seem she feels there is more to life than just tennis. You can't really argue about that. If she gets bored she could come back in a couple of years, and who would bet against her?
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@majorrage said in Tennis:
Absolute fair play to her and respect on an awesome career. I guess her ultimate goal was to win the Aussie open and once she'd done that her drive dropped off. The commitment it takes to be at the top of a sport like Tennis is no small thing, so if the heart isn't 100% there, then why continue.
All the best to her.
The individual sports like tennis and golf where there is worldwide profile and coverage, plus high stakes prize money - the psychological and mental aspect would be so much greater in my view than a team sports.
Yes there is almost unbelievable pressure and expectation on certain individuals in team sports - but I reckon it’s a whole different level for these sports.
Congrats to Barty on a great career. I personally don’t think she will be back.
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What are people's thoughts on the Russian/Belarus players being banned from competing in Wimbledon?
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@chimoaus virtue signalling
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I think the ITF had it right. Ban nationally representative teams but don't prevent individuals from earning at their chosen occupation.
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Kid Chocolatereplied to chimoaus on 20 May 2022, 23:09 last edited by Kid Chocolate 20 May 2022, 23:11
What are people's thoughts on the Russian/Belarus players being banned from competing in Wimbledon?
“It is a significant rebuke of the sport’s oldest Grand Slam tournament and, in a technical sense, renders the event an exhibition without any ranking points at stake.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/wimbledon-stripped-ranking-points-atp-181156354.html
Good. Proper decision.
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Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.
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Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.
Norrie was a young pro flying the Kiwi flag and asked NZT for some funding to help him. In their wisdom they said no. And that's how we let a guy who would have been the highest ranked NZ tennis player maybe since Anthony Wilding (?) slip through our fingers
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It's a hard road finding the perfect woman
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nostrildamusreplied to MiketheSnow on 6 Sept 2022, 03:00 last edited by nostrildamus 6 Sept 2022, 03:05
@MiketheSnow said in Tennis:
Wimbledon Semi Finalist Cameron Norrie is another Kiwi Pom who apparently supports the ABs.
Welsh
He came out of Whales
that sounds painful and dangerous.
Edit and from what I read he was born in South Africa and his father was born in Glasgow (outer Wales?) and both parents still live in NZ (great taste).
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Federer just announced his retirement
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@ACT-Crusader said in Tennis:
Federer just announced his retirement
Great bloke on the court, just as great off the court. Never anything but classy - the Ritchie McCaw of Tennis
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https://www.atptour.com/en/news/roger-federer-retirement-letter-2022
Probably should have his own thread. Such a beautiful player to watch in his prime, and part of the most dominant triumvirate the sport has ever seen
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@ACT-Crusader said in Tennis:
Federer just announced his retirement
Best player of all-time at his prime. Feel fortunate to have been able to follow his whole career. Great bloke and a wonderful ambassador for his sport too.
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Strayan Open time.
Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?
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Strayan Open time.
Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?
Strayan Open time.
Can someone tell me how Andy Murray beating some random Italian I've never heard of is a "major upset"?
Where have you been? Berretini is #13 in the world and is a GS finalist IIRC. Having said that, Murray is a nightmare draw for a seeded player. Far better than his ranking
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Gauff-Raducanu was a good match to watch. They should have a good rivalry in the coming years.
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Gauff-Raducanu was a good match to watch. They should have a good rivalry in the coming years.
An enjoyable match. Raducanu had chances to force a third set but made some poor shot choices, especially when Gauff slowed the rallies down. Played well but there are learnings there
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Gauff-Raducanu was a good match to watch. They should have a good rivalry in the coming years.
You'd hope so, but Raducanu is looking more and more like a one hit wonder. She's never followed up at all on her US open triumph with a string of poor defeats against people she shouldn't lose to. Really hope I'm wrong.
My wife is always a bit suspicious of my motives when I watch her play. And she's 100% right to be.
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