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Jan 31, 2022 18:02:53 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jan 31, 2022 18:02:53 GMT
So, do you think that by going Gluten Free is cheating or a natural enhancement which has worked for him ? The shambles that ensued with him not being vaccinated was interesting, an educated man would have got jabbed and won the slam, it meant so much to him. Rafa was nursing a bout of blisters on his hand, being 2 sets down as well, it was all over, the Serbian would not have let that margin slip and won for sure. Now that the Busted Flush has taken the lead it will be hard now for Gluten to win 2 to go in front at his age of 35 in May (RN is 36 in June). The great Roger federer won his last slam at the Australian Open in 2018 when he was 36, it will be tough for both the Spaniard & the Serbian. Before 2011 he was a habitual, withdrawer from matches with injuries. Then all of a sudden he turned from a wimp into a Superman. That year he won almost every tournament that he entered. Surprising turnaround in fitness levels. He became the fittest, strongest and most flexible individual on the tour. He is a nasty piece of work as well. Smashing racquets and hitting balls in anger is not the way to conduct yourself on a tennis court. His pathetic attempt to win fans over at Flushing Meadow last year was embarrassing. He will never be liked. His birthday is on the 22nd of May, would you like his address to send his and this years christmas cards to ? 👀 |
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Post by tbonegas on Jan 31, 2022 18:40:29 GMT
Before 2011 he was a habitual, withdrawer from matches with injuries. Then all of a sudden he turned from a wimp into a Superman. That year he won almost every tournament that he entered. Surprising turnaround in fitness levels. He became the fittest, strongest and most flexible individual on the tour. He is a nasty piece of work as well. Smashing racquets and hitting balls in anger is not the way to conduct yourself on a tennis court. His pathetic attempt to win fans over at Flushing Meadow last year was embarrassing. He will never be liked. His birthday is on the 22nd of May, would you like his address to send his and this years christmas cards to ? 👀 Does he live in Milwall? I ask that because No one likes him. |
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Jun 5, 2022 19:49:27 GMT
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Post by tbonegas on Jun 5, 2022 19:49:27 GMT
Im pretty sure that he was banned from this forum and hasn't been heard of on gaschat for a long long time. My views on Gluten Free have been the same now for 11 years. I cannot stand the bloke. So, do you think that by going Gluten Free is cheating or a natural enhancement which has worked for him ? The shambles that ensued with him not being vaccinated was interesting, an educated man would have got jabbed and won the slam, it meant so much to him. Rafa was nursing a bout of blisters on his hand, being 2 sets down as well, it was all over, the Serbian would not have let that margin slip and won for sure. Now that the Busted Flush has taken the lead it will be hard now for Gluten to win 2 to go in front at his age of 35 in May (RN is 36 in June). The great Roger federer won his last slam at the Australian Open in 2018 when he was 36, it will be tough for both the Spaniard & the Serbian. Rafa has now won another Roland Garros title.14 and counting. 22 Grand Slams in total. Not bad for a washed up one trick pony is it ZFC? |
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Jun 5, 2022 20:10:45 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 5, 2022 20:10:45 GMT
So, do you think that by going Gluten Free is cheating or a natural enhancement which has worked for him ? The shambles that ensued with him not being vaccinated was interesting, an educated man would have got jabbed and won the slam, it meant so much to him. Rafa was nursing a bout of blisters on his hand, being 2 sets down as well, it was all over, the Serbian would not have let that margin slip and won for sure. Now that the Busted Flush has taken the lead it will be hard now for Gluten to win 2 to go in front at his age of 35 in May (RN is 36 in June). The great Roger federer won his last slam at the Australian Open in 2018 when he was 36, it will be tough for both the Spaniard & the Serbian. Rafa has now won another Roland Garros title.14 and counting. 22 Grand Slams in total Hey Tbone nice to see you back, yes didn't the busted flush do well, top man Rafa, i am so pleased he has now gone 2 ahead of the arrogant gluten-free. It's only gluten-free that can catch him, Roger, Andy and Stan are the only players playing with slams to their name and none will mount any challenge. It will be good for RN to have ND to compete with as he will push him, Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas & new sensation Alcaraz will pose threats. Rafa is now 17 career titles behind the record of 109 by Jimmy Connors. |
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Jun 5, 2022 20:23:14 GMT
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Post by tbonegas on Jun 5, 2022 20:23:14 GMT
Rafa has now won another Roland Garros title.14 and counting. 22 Grand Slams in total Hey Tbone nice to see you back, yes didn't the busted flush do well, top man Rafa, i am so pleased he has now gone 2 ahead of the arrogant gluten-free. It's only gluten-free that can catch him, Roger, Andy and Stan are the only players playing with slams to their name and none will mount any challenge. It will be good for RN to have ND to compete with as he will push him, Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas & new sensation Alcaraz will pose threats. Rafa is now 17 career titles behind the record of 109 by Jimmy Connors. You forgot to mention Dominic Thiem, who would have won this title by now, had it not been for Rafa If he can get back to full fitness, then he will be a threat at every tournament. Gluten free will be a huge favourite at SW19, simply because there will be no serious contenders Nick Kygrios could possibly cause problems, but that would be about it. I don't think that Rafa will play. |
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Jun 5, 2022 20:41:54 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 5, 2022 20:41:54 GMT
Hey Tbone nice to see you back, yes didn't the busted flush do well, top man Rafa, i am so pleased he has now gone 2 ahead of the arrogant gluten-free. It's only gluten-free that can catch him, Roger, Andy and Stan are the only players playing with slams to their name and none will mount any challenge. It will be good for RN to have ND to compete with as he will push him, Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas & new sensation Alcaraz will pose threats. Rafa is now 17 career titles behind the record of 109 by Jimmy Connors. You forgot to mention Dominic Thiem, who would have won this title by now, had it not been for Rafa If he can get back to full fitness, then he will be a threat at every tournament. Gluten free will be a huge favourite at SW19, simply because there will be no serious contenders Nick Kygrios could possibly cause problems, but that would be about it. I don't think that Rafa will play. Dominic Thiem is 28 now & the winner of 1 slam the 2020 US, the problem he has now is his current ranking place of 190 will make it difficult for him, but good luck to him. He has pulled out of Opens because of Recovery issues, testing positive for Covid-19 and a finger injury, in the French Open he lost in the 1st round to Hugo Dellien. |
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Jun 5, 2022 21:05:27 GMT
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Post by tbonegas on Jun 5, 2022 21:05:27 GMT
You forgot to mention Dominic Thiem, who would have won this title by now, had it not been for Rafa If he can get back to full fitness, then he will be a threat at every tournament. Gluten free will be a huge favourite at SW19, simply because there will be no serious contenders Nick Kygrios could possibly cause problems, but that would be about it. I don't think that Rafa will play. Dominic Thiem is 28 now & the winner of 1 slam the 2020 US, the problem he has now is his current ranking place of 190 will make it difficult for him, but good luck to him. He has pulled out of Opens because of Recovery issues, testing positive for Covid-19 and a finger injury, in the French Open he lost in the 1st round to Hugo Dellien. Thiem has had problems with his wrist. Hopefully it won't be career ending similar to Juan Martin del Potros. When fit he is a match for anyone on hard and clay courts. He has beaten Nadal a few times on the red stuff. And as we know age is only a number. He will be playing with a protective ranking for a while. I would love to see him back. Berretini and Sinner are two others not to be dismissed either. And there is also Casper Ruud and Holger Rune to add into the mix. |
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Jun 27, 2022 5:06:28 GMT
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Post by baselswh on Jun 27, 2022 5:06:28 GMT
After a deal of 86 years,Robinsons fruit drinks will not be at Wimbledon this year.
The split is thought to of been cordial.
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Jun 27, 2022 23:34:49 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 27, 2022 23:34:49 GMT
Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu both came through tough first games today at Wimbledon, just what was needed.
Murray has got the big hitting American Jon Isner who came through a tough 5-set match v Couacaud.
Cameron Norrie beat Andujar in straight sets now faces Spaniard Jaume Munar.
Emma Raducanu now faces the French-woman Caroline Garcia who defeated the Brit Miyazaki 2-1.
Tuesday will see Watson finish v Korpatsch and Clarke v Harrison to a finish.
Other British players Evans v Kubler, Jubb v Kyrgios, Peniston v Laaksonen, Draper v Bergs.
Gray v Tseng, Kartal v Kovinic, Broady v Klein, Swan v Kostyuk, Boulter v Burel & Dart v Masarova.
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Jun 28, 2022 15:34:19 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 28, 2022 15:34:19 GMT
Great match today between Paul Jubb and Nick Kyrgios, it went to 5 sets with the Aussie winning - 6-3, 1-6, 5-7, 7-6 & 5-7.
Nick moaned and groaned all through the match, but spoke highly of the british challenger afterwards.
Good to see Heather Watson winning her suspended match v Korpatsch - 6-7, 7-5 & 6-2.
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Jun 28, 2022 18:29:50 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 28, 2022 18:29:50 GMT
Good wins for Draper, Peniston and Gray, all winning their matches by 3-0.
British defeats were Clarke 0-3, Swan 1-2 and Kartal 1-2.
Evans, Boulter and Broady are all in action now (7.30pm)
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Jun 28, 2022 22:16:58 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 28, 2022 22:16:58 GMT
Broady won 3-2, Boulter won 2-0, but Dan Evans suffered a heavy defeat of 3-0 to Kubler.
Harmony Tan beat Serena Williams 2-1 (7-5, 1-6, 7-6) in 3 hours and 15 minutes.
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Jun 30, 2022 5:39:07 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 30, 2022 5:39:07 GMT
What a day wednesday was, Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu departed the Wimbledon scene, but Cameron Norrie edged a thrilling 5 setter.
Murray battled hard v the Ace machine American John Isner 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 4-6 - Raducanu lost 3-6, 3-6 to Caroline Garcia.
Norrie went the full distance v Spaniard Munar 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-0 & 6-2 - Peniston lost in straight sets to American Johnson.
Harriet Dart had a good 1st round win over Rebeka Masarova 6-1, 6-4 and will play Jessica Pegula in the 2nd round.
Katie Boulter is 1st on Centre Court v last years finalist Karolina Pliskova in her 2nd round match.
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Jun 30, 2022 21:52:28 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jun 30, 2022 21:52:28 GMT
Good wins today (Thursday) for Liam Broady who beat Diedo Schwartzman 3-2, Heather Watson who beat Wang Qiang 2-0 and Katie Boulter who beat Ka Pliskova 2-1.
British defeats for Jack Draper 1-3 v Alex De Minaur, Harriet Dart 1-2 v Jessica Pegula and Alastair Gray 0-3 v Taylor Fritz.
Friday sees Cameron Norrie v Johnson on Centre Court, Heather Watson v Juvan on number 1 court, plus various doubles featuring Brits.
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Jul 1, 2022 22:12:49 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jul 1, 2022 22:12:49 GMT
A very good day for Cameron Norrie winning 3-0 v American Steve Johnson and Heather Watson winning 2-0 v Juvan.
In the doubles good wins for Jamie Murray & Venus Williams winning 2-1 v Venus & Rosolska.
Other wins in the doubles were N.Skupski / Koolhof, O'Mara / Barnett, O'Mara / K.Skupski, Watson / Dart.
Defeats in the Doubles for Ferry / Gill, Bains / Lumsden, Barnett / Nicholls, Gray / Peniston.
Saturdays matches feature Liam Broady v De Minaur, Katie Boulter v Harmony Tan, plus various doubles pairings.
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Jul 3, 2022 17:54:48 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jul 3, 2022 17:54:48 GMT
Saturday
Harmony Tan destroyed Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-1 - Alex De Minaur won v Liam Broady 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
N.Skupski & Krawczyk beat Muhammad & Kokkinakis 2-1, Kyle Edmund & Nicholls lost to Sock & Gauff 2-0 all in the mixed doubles.
Jamie Murray & Soares beat Cacic & Vavassori 3-0, Salisbury & Ram won 3-0, K.Skupski & O'Mara won 3-0, Glaspool & Heliovaara won 3-2 all in the mens doubles.
Sunday
A very good day for Cameron Norrie winning 3-0 v American Tommy Paul, Salisbury & Ram beat Matos & Vega Hernandez 3-1 in the mens doubles.
Heather Watson lost 0-2 to the German Jule Niemeier, Glaspool & Heliovaara lost 2-3 to Mektic & Pavic in the mens doubles.
Jamie Murray & Venus Williams lost to O'Mara & Barnett 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 (16-18) in the mixed doubles.
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Jul 3, 2022 22:21:04 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jul 3, 2022 22:21:04 GMT
Monday's matches feature Harriet Dart & Heather Watson v L Kichenok & Ostapenko in the womens doubles.
Jamie Murray & Soares v Peers & Polasek, K.Skupski & O'Mara v Mies & Krawietz in the mens doubles.
Also N.Skupski & Koolhof v Ebden & Purcell are playing in the mens doubles too.
Cameron Norrie is the last Brit standing in the men or womens draw.
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Jul 4, 2022 21:14:13 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jul 4, 2022 21:14:13 GMT
Harriet Dart & Heather Watson lost to L Kichenok & Ostapenko 1-2 in the womens doubles.
Jamie Murray & Soares lost to Peers & Polasek 1-3 in the mens doubles.
K.Skupski & O'Mara lost to Mies & Krawietz 0-3 in the mens doubles.
N.Skupski & Koolhof lost to Ebden & Purcell 2-3 also in the mens doubles.
Tuesday is Cameron Norrie day, he plays the Belgian David Goffin 2nd on number 1 court in the Q/F.
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Jul 5, 2022 21:15:28 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jul 5, 2022 21:15:28 GMT
I wonder what the big news in the tennis world was today, yes N.Skupski and Krawczyk won their mixed doubles match 2-0 v Farah and Ostapenko.
No of course is is Cameron Norrie beating David Goffin 3-2 in 3 1/2 hours on no.1 court today.
He now sets up a semi-final v Novak Djokovic on centre court on friday.
The other GB match was O'Mara & Barnett losing 0-2 to Ebden & Stosur in the mixed doubles.
Wednesday's games include Ram & Salisbury v Mahut & Roger-Vasselin in the mens doubles Q/F.
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Jul 6, 2022 15:32:11 GMT
Post by bluetornados on Jul 6, 2022 15:32:11 GMT
Briton Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram are in to the Wimbledon men's doubles semi-finals after beating Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in five sets.
The top seeds came through a thriller, winning 6-3 6-7 (1-7) 6-1 3-6 6-4.
They will now play Australian 14th seeds Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell next.
Controversy:
Having taken the first set with a single break, Salisbury and Ram thought they were set to claim the second too when a Roger-Vasselin volley was called long at 5-5 and break point.
Both pairings were walking back to their chairs when the French duo challenged, more in hope than expectation. Salisbury and Ram were aghast when Hawk-Eye showed the ball clipping the outside edge of the line.
There were calls of "no way" and "it's wrong" from the British-American pair as they argued with the umpire and the supervisor was called to the court after Salisbury sat down in protest.
After a brief discussion and a break of five minutes, play resumed although Salisbury did make a sarcastic challenge on the next point when his return went way long.
Mahut and Roger-Vasselin went on to hold serve and dominate the ensuing tie-break to level the match.
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