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[JackNah_8]

Omg Saba's boyfriend has died?

Yes surprised to hear the news

 

[Drummond]

Djokovic has split with Goran. Wow.

Not sure where Novak is at or where his head it at. This year things feel strange.

 

[JackNah_8]

Surprised to hear the news.

Wonder who Novak will hire next

 

[JamisonRun40]

I'm reading about new rules which may come in at Madrid 1000 event. At least for the mens doubles. New rule will be no 90 seconds sit down after first two games, however there will be an extended sit down after the first set. If point is less than three shots the next point the shock clock goes to 15 seconds. The tennis chiefs want to speed up the game.

 

[BobbyMorri]

The WTA Finals are in Saudi Arabia.

Big prize money, and a lot of spin.

I dont mind, as long as they are honest. Say the money was too good to turn around, and not some bull about moving the game to new areas or improving womens relations in the country. And that they protect their players.

It is a lot of new money, which is what the WTA needs.

 

[matt_897]

Sounds like Storm has ruptured her achilies in BJK Cup practice. Awful news as she would of been a medal hope

 

[danstar]

Horrible news hope she recovers and makes a comeback in 2025.

Hopefully Aussies can get back into the finals of BJK cup in 2025 also

 

[JamisonRun40]

Not great for Storm after getting a new doubles partner and seem to be doing ok as a combination.

 

[BobbyMorri]

This was coming for a while

Garbiñe Muguruza has retired. 2 time Grand Slam champion. At her best, she was scary good, beating Serena at the French when Serena was untouchable. In hindsight, she should have won the 2020 Aus Open.

She was never the same after Covid era.

Her first title was down here in Hobart as a Qualie. She just looked like a star on her way to that title

 

[The City Boyz]

Well, if I take anything from golf, splitting of the big stars across multiple tours will damage the sport outside the majors but make the majors even more important. As long as the solution has everyone playing on the same tour, that's the best result.

But the pre-AO swing looks f*****. And AO will probably move a week later if the Saudi Masters at the start of the year goes ahead.

Tbh we've already had Opens start at that time before without any problem - bigger crowds than starting in the second week of Jan from memory

Could see the schedule looking like
29 Dec - Saudi
6 Jan - United Cup/Bris
13 Jan - Adelaide
19 Jan - AO

Would all be in school holiday zone etc

 

[matt_897]

2nd week is hurt a bit by it. And Saudi Arabia to Australia is a long freaking way

Rumours are that 2027 is now being looked at for a first week Saudi event. All I know is I won't be watching.

 

[pepsi]

Not a surprise, but Dominic Thiem will retire at the the end of the 2024 season. A fantastic career until the wrist injury, then he was never able to get back to his top level.

 

[Satan]

 

[Hamingja]

RIP Novak

 

[Sportsguru247]

Djokovic has split with Goran. Wow.

Not sure where Novak is at or where his head it at. This year things feel strange.

Well Djoko has achieved a lot with Goran and it was time to say goodbye. Hope they will still remain good friends

 

[matt_897]

The Men’s US Open final has a new starting time of 2pm in the USA which means a 4am wake up call for us. Does mean the match will be over before work for us.

They are going to show it on ABC in the States and don’t want the match running into prime time. First time in 10 years the final is on FTA over there

 

[Yesterday Dog]

James Harmes

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James Harmes

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

10.0

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.4

4star

D

16.3

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

8.9

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.6

3star

CL

1.9

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

0.2

2star

would flog anyone at tennis if given the opportunity

 

[JamisonRun40]

French Open starting Sunday can't wait. The women's seem like a one person race with Iga playing a great clay season. The men's side a completely different story with four different winners over the clay season. Hoping all players are fit and healthy having rested during this week.

 

[Sportsguru247]

James Harmes would flog anyone at tennis if given the opportunity

Agreed

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Zverev's domestic abuse case has been discontinued as it appears they have settled out of court.

Alexander Zverev domestic abuse case discontinued

German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial over domestic abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend is discontinued.

www.bbc.com

 

[BobbyMorri]

Zverev's domestic abuse case has been discontinued as it appears they have settled out of court.

Alexander Zverev domestic abuse case discontinued

German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial over domestic abuse allegations made by his former girlfriend is discontinued.

www.bbc.com

icky.

I mean, if he doesn't want questions about it, maybe he shouldn't, allegedly, beat up his girlfriend/.

he essentially paid to put the "allegedly" bit in.

this might be the best for all parties overall still

 

[JackNah_8]

icky.

I mean, if he doesn't want questions about it, maybe he shouldn't, allegedly, beat up his girlfriend/.

he essentially paid to put the "allegedly" bit in.

this might be the best for all parties overall still

He is rich enough to pay for settlement.

 

[BobbyMorri]

He is rich enough to pay for settlement.

yeah.

But it will hopefully help the women affected as well, plus the kid. As long as she is happy, then that is it.

 

[matt_897]

icky.

I mean, if he doesn't want questions about it, maybe he shouldn't, allegedly, beat up his girlfriend/.

he essentially paid to put the "allegedly" bit in.

this might be the best for all parties overall still

Yep. That’s why having him win tonight just gives you an icky feeling

 

[JackNah_8]

Yep. That’s why having him win tonight just gives you an icky feeling

Definitely a weird feeling if he wins tonight.