2017 Aussie Watch

[RedmanWasHere]

It's almost like the 90s again with a bunch of Australians growing an extra leg on grass

So that explains the Woodies.

 

[roscreasl98]

he retired after losing the first set in a TB. so another 5 or so games.

but I sort of agree with you. it is the first round of a minor(ish) tournament, 2 weeks before a grand slam. but credit to him for at least trying.

no doubt people will slam him still.

We slam him because at his presser he said he was going to retire after the second set anyway, "injured" or not.
That about sums this bloke up..........
#soft_embarrasment@BT.NK.

 

[Hamingja]

Unlucky that Kyrgios is not fit and in form because if he was he would be a big show this year.

The old big 4 vulnerable and grass suits Kyrgios more than the other young guys. I give Alex Zverev a flukers chance but forget Thiem & co.

 

[JackNah_8]

I would pick Zverev, Milos, Cilic or even Dimitrov as potential (darkhorse) winners

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Millman loses his second round match at the Ilkley Challenger, Groth and Alex Bolt win theirs though and are through to the quarter finals

 

[JackNah_8]

This will be an interesting read

Former world No.4 Jelena Dokic will release an autobiography later this year.

The 34-year-old retired Australian player, who is a former Wimbledon semifinalist, is promising to share the full story of her tumultuous career and life.

“Over the past year I have embarked on one of the hardest and most fulfilling experiences – writing my life story so far,” Dokic posted on Instagram.

“I have never told my story in full until now. Not a soul.

“So going over some of the most painful and hard times of my life has been incredibly difficult. Recalling some of the highs of my tennis career has been exhilarating. Writing it all down – the good and the bad – has been liberating.

https://tennismash.com/2017/06/22/jelena-dokic-soon-release-autobiography/

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

This will be an interesting read





https://tennismash.com/2017/06/22/jelena-dokic-soon-release-autobiography/

Yes, I think it will be a good read. Have read a few tennis biographies in the last year and found them really interesting, hers will be fascinating I'm sure.

 

[JackNah_8]

Yes, I think it will be a good read. Have read a few tennis biographies in the last year and fpund them really interesting, hers will be fascinating I'm sure.

Agassi's bio is a great one. I need to read Nadal's bio one day.

Lucic Baroni's bio would be interesting, if she ever released a book about her life

 

[pepsi]

Agassi's bio is a great one.

Open, it's called.

I found it brilliant and couldn't put it down.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Kokkinakis and Thompson have received a doubles WC for Wimbledon

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Groth to play Bolt in a semi at the Ilkley Challenger. Groth will be happy to string a few wins together, even if it is only at Challenger level.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Open, it's called.

I found it brilliant and couldn't put it down.

Me neither, a real page turner!

 

[matt_897]

Bolt won that semi against Groth, he's not even in qualies for Wimbledon. If he somehow wins the final, he would be a chance at a wildcard for the main draw as the All england Club have done that in the past few years (Groth, Ebden & when Kyrgios was starting out I think have had wildcards via that path)

 

[Redline]

A number of Australians are back on the Challenger tour this week in the USA and Canada.

In Winetkka Ebden, Whittington, Bolt, Saville, Jasika and Matosevic are all in the main draw.

 

[JackNah_8]

Nick getting serious about training, either way, good to see him working out.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/t...s/news-story/930ca530a027a74e877c4568dafa9e94

AUSSIE Nick Kyrgios has taken his first steps on the path to redemption, a cryptic Tweet indicating he might just be ready to put the work in to be great.

The young firebrand courted controversy at Wimbledon when he retired from his first round match with Frenchman Pierre-Hughes Herbert, before being snapped out on the town in London.

But, if today’s Tweet is anything to go by, maybe, just maybe, the focus is finally there and Kyrgios can make the step from good to great.

The five picture collage of a determined Kyrgios in the gym was accompanied by the words “Working hard for what matters.” and the hash tag “putting things right” and a thought balloon emoji, which is used to represent thinking or thoughts.


Kyrgios’ apparent motivation is in stark contrast to Davis Cup teammate Bernie Tomic, whose brutal honesty about his lack of interest in the game this week has many tennis fans up in arms.


Is Nick finally on the path to becoming the tennis superstar Australia so desperately craves?

Time will tell.

 

[Kaan]

I don't see how that tweet means he's working harder than before.

 

[JackNah_8]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/t...n/news-story/b6df1592a38e7383d6dda90bb7395ea6


I was wondering if Popyrin was playing in the Wimbledon juniors after his French open win, but he won't be there. Recently, he ended up winning his first pro title in a futures event in Poland.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Heard an interview with Duckworth the other day, he won't be back until around September/October. Is giving the American tournaments a miss and will play in Asia. Ended up having shoulder surgery as well as foot surgery. That's an awfully long lay off for him, beats me how some of these players can make a living when they spend so much time out with injuries.

 

[ozgamer]

I don't see how that tweet means he's working harder than before.

Of course it doesn't prove anything but you know newspapers, as long as enough readers are happy to eat shit then they'll keep feeding it.

 

[JackNah_8]

Of course it doesn't prove anything but you know newspapers, as long as enough readers are happy to eat shit then they'll keep feeding it.

Plus it is about Nick so they will write about him

 

[Redline]

Akira Santillian currenty 197 is back playing for Australia after a stint with Japan. No idea why that is, did we get a choice to say no we don't want him back?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Akira Santillian currenty 197 is back playing for Australia after a stint with Japan. No idea why that is, did we get a choice to say no we don't want him back?

He and his father/coach had some beef with TA which led him to choosing Japan. Haven't heard anything about him being back playing for Australia though.

 

[Redline]

He and his father/coach had some beef with TA which led him to choosing Japan. Haven't heard anything about him being back playing for Australia though.

This week is his first week back with Australia apparently .

 

[Redline]

Good start back as an Australian winning the Winnetka Challenger.

 

[ozgamer]

He and his father/coach had some beef with TA which led him to choosing Japan. Haven't heard anything about him being back playing for Australia though.

Only just confirmed.

Can you talk about your switch from representing Japan to Australia?
I've been playing for Japan the last year and a half, but I feel like I'm more Australian. I was brought up there and speak better English. Japanese is my first language, but most of my friends are Australian and I feel more comfortable being an Aussie. I'm a fiery character on the court, so it fits well. I made the decision at Wimbledon and I'm happy with it.

Source: http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news...time-winner-spotlight-2017-santillan-winnetka