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ATP Tour developments 2023 onwards
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The ATP printed their vision yesterday for the tour going forwards. The key Elements seem to be: - the Madrid, Rome and Shanghai events in 2023 and Cinci and Canada in 2025 will all become 96 draw, 12 day events a la IW and Miami. - the prizeMoney structure and bonuses are being enhanced with greater op...
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Nemiah fletchman
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6955879/Promising-tennis-player-kicked-drug-addict-61-flat-deal-crack-jailed.html
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British wins at the French Open 2022
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Although we didnt have our usual poll this event, sadly missed (!) , we can still keep track of the wins. As of writing we have wins in the main draws from Emma, Cam, Dan and Neal, so 4 in total. left in are emma - womens singles cam and Dan - mens singles neal, Joe, Jamie and Lloyd - mens doubles Tara and Sam/...
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Surbiton Tickets available
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Hi I have 2 tickets for qualifying at Surbiton on Sunday that I can't now use. PM me if you want them (free)
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May 2022 British Player of the Month Vote
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Here we are, a delay whilst I processed American play overnight! I have set a 24 hour vote limit on the poll so it will close automatically if it all works correctly (sometimes it doesn't!). For clarity, the vote will close at 9.10 am, Tuesday morning, when I will announce the result Usual rule - vote for...
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2022 May Player of Month Nominations Thread
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May nominations - courtesy of Bob 1. Jack Draper - beating WR 27 Sonego, in first ever clay ATP Tour level match, at Madrid Masters
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Court Dimensions
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A question for the experts here. I can easily look up the dimensions of a tennis court. They are of course standard. But if we are talking about the space around a court as well, what is the minimum reasonable size for a court. I have some friends here setting up a residential sports facility. It's a lo...
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April 2022 British Player of the Month Vote
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Here we go: 11 players this time. Vote will close circa 9.30 pm Monday 2nd May, vote for your PoM from the list below. Winner will be the one with most votes, if there is a tie, we will award dual PoM (or more!)1Mimi XuWon U18 Nationals Singles and U16 National Singles and Doubles, J2 Doubles Winner Alde...
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2022 April Player of Month Nominations Thread
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You know the process. Please make your nomination below by cutting the most recent list and adding a name! Nomination: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Umpiring Bloopers
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I am sure a lot of these go on and don't get highlight, but this one looks like a shocker. Stephen Diez is on MP in the 2nd set. Brouwer serve is called out and the Umpire calls Game, Set & Match. Brouwer asks the umpire to look at the mark but he clearly looks at the wrong one - a fact BOTH players seem to b...
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General Masters 1000 series news/updates
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https://www.ubitennis.net/2022/04/masters-1000-madrid-and-rome-will-increase-draw-size-to-96-players-from-2023/
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US Open trip
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Hi. Seriously considering a trip to US Open this year. Has anyone on here been and have any tips around best places to stay, when to go, best courts for seeing Brits? Thinking might be an ideas to book flights now before fuel prices rocket, are covid restrictions still in place? Any contribution welcom...
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British Player of the Month Vote - March 2022
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So here we are - 18 players this month. Remember, the aim of this is to find the British Player of the Month. That doesnt mean our best player ranking wise, but the player who has done something special compared to all others - won a big event or two, reached a career high, out-performed expectations, do...
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2022 March Player of Month Nominations
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So, the new month starts here. Remember just add your nominations below as the month progresses - cut the list below, paste it in a new post and then just add your nominees name. This period will run through until 3rd April, 5 weeks, when Miami is due to end March 2022 PoM Nominations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...
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Joint statement by thr international governing bodies on Ukraine
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A deep sense of distress, shock and sadness has been felt across the entire tennis community following Russias invasion of Ukraine in the past week. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and we commend the many tennis players who have spoken out and taken action against this unacceptable act o...
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2022 February Player of the Month Vote
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Here we go, 19 deserving players. You can only vote for 1. Player with most votes will win, if there is a tie, we will call it a draw. It could be close! Players listed below in nomination order. i have summarised their key achievements, but please comment on any player where you wish to add something. And...
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2022 February Player of Month Nominations
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So, February nominations period is now open, and runs through until Sunday 27th Feb: Please nominate by adding your nominations name to the bottom of this list and then cutting it into a new post so it is always near the bottom of the thread: February 2022 PoM Nominations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1...
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Best Features For a Tennis App
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Hi guys, I'm very new to the forum...but I wanted to reach out to everyone who follows & plays in the world of tennis to start an interesting discussion. I'm seeking information on the professional game, of course for our UK players, but also for tracking amateur matches in local parks & club...
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How do you find tennis players when you move or in a long business trip?
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I find it very difficult to find tennis players I can play with in a new place I found a service called tennisurf ( you can find it in the app market ) This app helps you find tennis players around you, and you can use it any country too I hope this post is filtered as spam, because I think this can helps a lot fo...
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Juan Martin del Potro
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BBC website is reporting that JMDP is having wrist surgery again today and will miss the rest of the season. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/26711930 He is not a Brit, but I have to feel sorry for him. That's twice in 4 years that he has suffered the same problem although this time it is his left wri...
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2022 January Player of the Month Vote
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Here we go, the first vote of 2022 for Player of the Month. VOTES will close at 6 pm MONDAY 31st January. 15 players are listed below; just vote for your favourite. This year, no vote off's or finals or needing to get more than 50%; it is just one simple vote each month (unless more than 20 nominations, as t...
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2022 January Player of Month Nominations
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Please post your PoM nominations here. Last day for nominations will be Sunday 30th Jan. remember anyone can nominate for any reason. As nominations come in we will create a list . If you make a nomination, please copy the last version of the list and add your nomination to the bottom. If someone cant d...
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Players with chronic health conditions
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Recently stumbled upon this article about playing tennis with epilepsy. And, wondered whether anyone knew of any chronic health conditions of our players past and present? I know Fran Jones has Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia, Elena Balatcha had a few issues prior to her passing (what a w...
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2021 GB Player of the Month Thread Jul to Dec
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New thread for 2nd half of year
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ATP mandatory countable tournaments
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Hi, I wondering if anyone knew if Grand Slams and 1000s are not being treated as mandatory countable tournaments, as far as I was aware the grand slams and 1000s were counted regardless. thanks
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