British Tennis Forum - Celebrating 20 Years!

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Please put your nominations here. Usual format - note, January is included December 2022 play as well as it is a shorter and also less active month. Someone mentioned Katy, not sure who she is or what for (sorry not been following!) but please put nominations and reasons in usual list below Just to note...

Stircrazy · Stircrazy

"And what's the impact on players?" The 04.05 finish of Andy's match against Thanasi Kokkinakis, the second latest in the history of the AO, has prompted the Beeb to look at the effects of loss of sleep on tennis players & to consid...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

No idea where to put this but , in fact, I agree with this idea https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64231044 the atp started as a union but clearly is no more. The players Should be represented. In the absence of anything else

GAMEOVER · GAMEOVER

Rex Bellamy I have just purchased the ATP Media Guide for 2023 and I note that the Times Tennis correspondent from 1967 to 1989 Rex Bellamy passed away on 17th November 2022. He also wrote 11 books , 3 of which were on tennis. I can recall seeing him at Eastbourne WTA tennis during the 1980's. I

ROSAMUND · ROSAMUND

Tony Trabert, the American multiple Grand Slam winner of the 1950's passed away on 3rd February aged 90. He won 5 major singles titles between 1953 and 1955 , being 2 French , 1 Wimbledon (1955) and 2 US. When he won the French in 1955 ,it would be another 34 years in 1989 before an American man wo...

Madadman · Madadman

Thought I'd start a new thread for the Pro League for 2022. Their website has been updated with a calendar. Although I'd imagine there is a chance it will change during the year. Currently 7 qualifying weeks and a finals week. Down from 9 and the finals in 2021. 2020 had 5 and the classic week. Week 1 16-...

Drew · Drew

The ITF have been running a poll on their front page for a while asking... "Whats your favourite Grand Slam Tournament" - http://www.itftennis.com/mens/ So far.... 1. French Open 40% 2. Wimbledon 31% 3. Us Open 15% 3. Aussie Open 15% (952 votes). Lets see what you lot th...

indiana · indiana

Week 1 : Men's Doubles ATP 250 Melbourne, Australia Neal Skupski ( & Wesley Koolhof, NED ) Women's Doubles ITF W60+H Traralgon, Australia Tara Moore ( & Emina Bektas, USA )

Lambda · Lambda

The success of our players have led to some changes to the LTA Tournament Bonus Scheme for 2023 to make it, say the LTA, more targeted and sustainable. These changes include age restrictions introduced and reductions to the bonus awards. As I read it, some bonuses have sizeable reductions: an eligib...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

As you will have are , Im stopping doing this after the player of season vote finishes tomorrow. Its been a blast but I cant continue. but I hope PoM and PoS do continue - if you feel like you can give it the time, energy and love to take it forwards can I suggest anyone interested puts their name forwards in...

the addict · the addict

The British Tour started this week with a three-day Grade 2 tournament in Loughborough.Men's resultsSF:- Michael Shaw [1] def James McKinlay [3] 6-3 7-5SF:- Joseph Newman-Billington [4] def Sahej Maker [5] 6-4 6-2F:- Joseph Newman-Billington [4] def Michael Shaw [1] 6-2 6-3 Women's resultsSF...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

So as promised, Ive done a deal with Indy and bought back the rights to the franchise. This is an overview thread where Ill summarise the PoM winners and PoS qualifiers in due course. As per last year, we will have PoM polls for Jan to Oct and then a joint one for Nov / Dec in mid Dec. PoS will take it plac...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Here we are with the semis for our Player of the Season vote! 6 players in each group - 3 men and 3 women in each. Top 2 from each group progress to the final, plus any ties. 48 hours to vote - this poll will close Saturday at 8 am!! Going for some late overnight action this time!! Semi 1 Eliz M...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Here we are with the semis for our Player of the Season vote! 6 players in each group - 3 men and 3 women in each. Top 2 from each group progress to the final, plus any ties. 48 hours to vote - this poll will close Saturday at 9.30 am!! Semi 2 Alicia Barnett/Liv NichollsAugust PoM/Briti...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

The final of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel is the Player of the Season - if you feel someone in another group is more deserving, don't worry - please still vote here and we will see as the field whittles down who is the overall player of the season. There are ve...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

The third of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel is the Player of the Season - if you feel someone in another group is more deserving, don't worry - please still vote here and we will see as the field whittles down who is the overall player of the season. There are ve...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

We are voting for two players to get wild cards to our player of the season vote . Vote for who youd like to get the wild card For whatever reason you favour. Only one vote per person, but top two highest number of votes will get the wild cards votes will close Sunday pm at 8 pm. in event of a tie , Ill have a vo...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

The second of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel is the Player of the Season - if you feel someone in another group is more deserving, don't worry - please still vote here and we will see as the field whittles down who is the overall player of the season. There are v...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

NOTE - one voter mistakenly voted for Joe instead of Ryan. Hence, the votes showing in the poll above should in increased by one for Ryan and reduced for Joe by one to get the correct number of votes So, here we go. The first of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel i...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

At the grand age of 91, Nick Bollettieri has passed away. An amazing and 'pioneering' US tennis coach, a big character, working with a lot of the big names, but also a whole load of kids. There are lots of great tributes out there to him, not only for his coaching but also for being a good guy.

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

So 48 hours to vote, that will be circa 8.45 pm Tuesday vote from the list below for the player you feel is the PoM in the final vote of 2022! 1. Matthew Rankin - for making it on to the WR rankings for the first time with a L32 in in Egypt, and still a junior.2. Jamie Murray - for reaching the milestone of 500 wi...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

Last of the season - month closes on November 27th please list your nominations and some supporting reasons below!

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

New thread to record performances in wheelchair events. This week is Victoria Open, Series 1 event with $32k prizeMoney. Gordon Reid is into mens singles semis and Luch Shuker womens doubles final. next week is Melbourne Open Super Series with $45k at stake. and then the AO.

Densher · Densher

[url]https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/20/gambling-addiction-tennis-bet365-online-betting-hannah-jane-...

Sheddie · Sheddie

I know this was back in 1953, but it's still a little worrying that this was regarded as being "dressed to kill" back then ! -- Edited by Sheddie at 17:44, 2007-04-01

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	January 2023 Player of the Month Nominations (incl December 2022) ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) Please put your nominations here. Usual format - note, January is included December 2022 play as well as it is a shorter and also less active month. Someone mentioned Katy, not sure who she is or what for (sorry not been following!) but please put nominations and reasons in usual list below Just to note...	JonH comes home	79	4969	Jan 29, 2023 by JonH comes home
	"Why does tennis finish so late?" (Preview) "And what's the impact on players?" The 04.05 finish of Andy's match against Thanasi Kokkinakis, the second latest in the history of the AO, has prompted the Beeb to look at the effects of loss of sleep on tennis players & to consid...	Stircrazy	4	858	Jan 22, 2023 by Strongbow
	PTPA (Preview) No idea where to put this but , in fact, I agree with this idea https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64231044 the atp started as a union but clearly is no more. The players Should be represented. In the absence of anything else	JonH comes home	0	679	Jan 11, 2023 by JonH comes home
	Rex Bellamy (Preview) Rex Bellamy I have just purchased the ATP Media Guide for 2023 and I note that the Times Tennis correspondent from 1967 to 1989 Rex Bellamy passed away on 17th November 2022. He also wrote 11 books , 3 of which were on tennis. I can recall seeing him at Eastbourne WTA tennis during the 1980's. I	GAMEOVER	0	604	Jan 7, 2023 by GAMEOVER
	Tony Trabert (Preview) Tony Trabert, the American multiple Grand Slam winner of the 1950's passed away on 3rd February aged 90. He won 5 major singles titles between 1953 and 1955 , being 2 French , 1 Wimbledon (1955) and 2 US. When he won the French in 1955 ,it would be another 34 years in 1989 before an American man wo...	ROSAMUND	7	987	Jan 6, 2023 by JonH comes home
	UK Pro League 2022 ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 24 ) (Preview) Thought I'd start a new thread for the Pro League for 2022. Their website has been updated with a calendar. Although I'd imagine there is a chance it will change during the year. Currently 7 qualifying weeks and a finals week. Down from 9 and the finals in 2021. 2020 had 5 and the classic week. Week 1 16-...	Madadman	347	20272	Jan 2, 2023 by the addict
	Whats the Best Grand Slam ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The ITF have been running a poll on their front page for a while asking... "Whats your favourite Grand Slam Tournament" - http://www.itftennis.com/mens/ So far.... 1. French Open 40% 2. Wimbledon 31% 3. Us Open 15% 3. Aussie Open 15% (952 votes). Lets see what you lot th...	Drew	19	1929	Dec 30, 2022 by Julia Carrot
	2022 Titles - Seniors & Juniors, Singles & Doubles ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) Week 1 : Men's Doubles ATP 250 Melbourne, Australia Neal Skupski ( & Wesley Koolhof, NED ) Women's Doubles ITF W60+H Traralgon, Australia Tara Moore ( & Emina Bektas, USA )	indiana	110	7427	Dec 29, 2022 by indiana
	LTA Tournament Bonus Scheme (Preview) The success of our players have led to some changes to the LTA Tournament Bonus Scheme for 2023 to make it, say the LTA, more targeted and sustainable. These changes include age restrictions introduced and reductions to the bonus awards. As I read it, some bonuses have sizeable reductions: an eligib...	Lambda	7	1163	Dec 28, 2022 by indiana
	Future of Player of the Month / Season (Preview) As you will have are , Im stopping doing this after the player of season vote finishes tomorrow. Its been a blast but I cant continue. but I hope PoM and PoS do continue - if you feel like you can give it the time, energy and love to take it forwards can I suggest anyone interested puts their name forwards in...	JonH comes home	14	1252	Dec 27, 2022 by JonH comes home
	British Tour 2022 ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 14 ) (Preview) The British Tour started this week with a three-day Grade 2 tournament in Loughborough.Men's resultsSF:- Michael Shaw [1] def James McKinlay [3] 6-3 7-5SF:- Joseph Newman-Billington [4] def Sahej Maker [5] 6-4 6-2F:- Joseph Newman-Billington [4] def Michael Shaw [1] 6-2 6-3 Women's resultsSF...	the addict	207	14384	Dec 17, 2022 by Coup Droit
	2022 British Player of the Month/Season Overview Thread ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (Preview) So as promised, Ive done a deal with Indy and bought back the rights to the franchise. This is an overview thread where Ill summarise the PoM winners and PoS qualifiers in due course. As per last year, we will have PoM polls for Jan to Oct and then a joint one for Nov / Dec in mid Dec. PoS will take it plac...	JonH comes home	90	6033	Dec 11, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 British Player of the Season Vote - Semi Final Group 1 ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Here we are with the semis for our Player of the Season vote! 6 players in each group - 3 men and 3 women in each. Top 2 from each group progress to the final, plus any ties. 48 hours to vote - this poll will close Saturday at 8 am!! Going for some late overnight action this time!! Semi 1 Eliz M...	JonH comes home	47	2369	Dec 10, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 British Player of the Season Vote - Semi Final Group 2 ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Here we are with the semis for our Player of the Season vote! 6 players in each group - 3 men and 3 women in each. Top 2 from each group progress to the final, plus any ties. 48 hours to vote - this poll will close Saturday at 9.30 am!! Semi 2 Alicia Barnett/Liv NichollsAugust PoM/Briti...	JonH comes home	55	2442	Dec 10, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 British Player of the Season Vote - Round One, Group D ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) The final of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel is the Player of the Season - if you feel someone in another group is more deserving, don't worry - please still vote here and we will see as the field whittles down who is the overall player of the season. There are ve...	JonH comes home	43	1852	Dec 7, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 British Player of the Season Vote - Round One, Group C ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) The third of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel is the Player of the Season - if you feel someone in another group is more deserving, don't worry - please still vote here and we will see as the field whittles down who is the overall player of the season. There are ve...	JonH comes home	34	1801	Dec 7, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 Player of the Season Wild Card Vote ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) We are voting for two players to get wild cards to our player of the season vote . Vote for who youd like to get the wild card For whatever reason you favour. Only one vote per person, but top two highest number of votes will get the wild cards votes will close Sunday pm at 8 pm. in event of a tie , Ill have a vo...	JonH comes home	58	2685	Dec 7, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 British Player of the Season Vote - Round One, Group B ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) The second of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel is the Player of the Season - if you feel someone in another group is more deserving, don't worry - please still vote here and we will see as the field whittles down who is the overall player of the season. There are v...	JonH comes home	41	1960	Dec 7, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 British Player of the Season Vote - Round One, Group A ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) NOTE - one voter mistakenly voted for Joe instead of Ryan. Hence, the votes showing in the poll above should in increased by one for Ryan and reduced for Joe by one to get the correct number of votes So, here we go. The first of 4 Round One groups, 7 of 28 players. Vote for the player of these that you feel i...	JonH comes home	43	2245	Dec 7, 2022 by JonH comes home
	RIP Nick Bollettieri (Preview) At the grand age of 91, Nick Bollettieri has passed away. An amazing and 'pioneering' US tennis coach, a big character, working with a lot of the big names, but also a whole load of kids. There are lots of great tributes out there to him, not only for his coaching but also for being a good guy.	Coup Droit	1	613	Dec 6, 2022 by JonH comes home
	November 2022 Player of the Month Vote ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) So 48 hours to vote, that will be circa 8.45 pm Tuesday vote from the list below for the player you feel is the PoM in the final vote of 2022! 1. Matthew Rankin - for making it on to the WR rankings for the first time with a L32 in in Egypt, and still a junior.2. Jamie Murray - for reaching the milestone of 500 wi...	JonH comes home	43	2584	Nov 29, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 November Player of the Month Nominations Thread ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) Last of the season - month closes on November 27th please list your nominations and some supporting reasons below!	JonH comes home	116	5153	Nov 27, 2022 by JonH comes home
	2022 ITF Wheelchair Tour ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) New thread to record performances in wheelchair events. This week is Victoria Open, Series 1 event with $32k prizeMoney. Gordon Reid is into mens singles semis and Luch Shuker womens doubles final. next week is Melbourne Open Super Series with $45k at stake. and then the AO.	JonH comes home	189	9135	Nov 26, 2022 by JonH comes home
	The perils of tennis betting (Preview) [url]https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/20/gambling-addiction-tennis-bet365-online-betting-hannah-jane-...	Densher	2	772	Nov 22, 2022 by JonH comes home
	Wimbledon dress-code taken a leetle too seriously ! (Preview) I know this was back in 1953, but it's still a little worrying that this was regarded as being "dressed to kill" back then ! -- Edited by Sheddie at 17:44, 2007-04-01	Sheddie	12	2417	Nov 17, 2022 by Coup Droit
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