General tennis discussion

Shhh · Shhh

I put this in general as its men and women mixed. I think we all know that we may have just the one Brit in round two but I suspect most of us are a little more optimistic. There are a couple of favourable draws for the Broady's, I actually think James Ward may top his Davis Cup performance and that Laura Robs...

A1 tennis academy · A1 tennis academy

Sadly it's time to stop supporting tournaments in countries that have had a history of terrorism i am strongly recommending to A1 players that the following countries re avoided Egypt , Tunisia , Iran , iraq ,Pakistan , Kenya to name a few they need to learn get there houses in order if they want support...

paulisi · paulisi

I don't know enough detail about how elite tennis funding works, but from what i can gather if you hit the targets in the matrix you are in line for either A or B funding and appeals can be made if players can justify not reaching the ranking target i.e injury I think this is perfectly feasible at junior l...

Sheddie · Sheddie

At any of the four Grand Slams, a few minutes from Centre Court or Arthur Ashe stadium, one will find a tired looking rental car parked by the side of the road. This is where Christian Filhol has slept every night during tennis premier tournaments for the past 23 years. Filhol, a 53 year old Frenchman wit...

kylesmithleo1990 · kylesmithleo1990

i dont know.. but think its may be Roger Federer

Born2WinTennis · Born2WinTennis

I was shocked when I saw the price of coaching for my 5 year old, one club wanted £7.50 for a 45min session and another wanted £10/hour...for group coaching...8 kids per coach! The club near me who charge £10 session (this is outside of London on the Herts/Essex border) wanted £130 upfront for a block of...

paulisi · paulisi

There is a big article in the telegraph today from Simon Briggs, suggesting the NTC is set to close as a national tennis centre and become administrative only. That would make sense now given a post on twitter by Harry. I think this will throw a few noses out of joint. The following players will have to fi...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

There have been a couple of articles out on the BBC website with regard to LTA Funding and participation targets. They contain some interesting stats re number of courts, coaches, players etc along with comparisons with other countries. The State of Elite and Grass Roots Tennis in Britain http://...

steven · steven

I have been asked to post the following, in the hope that it will be of interest to some of you.I can't vouch for the company personally, but having looked at their website at http://www.k2productions.co.uk/#about-us, I have no reason to doubt that the request is genuine and Rebecca's emails to me ha...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

What on earth was going on in Paris today after the Federer match. Security just stood by and allowed a young spectator to wander onto the court, tap Roger on the shoulder and ask him for a selfie. Apparently more kids were following on court before the security reacted. Federer was clearly angry abo...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

I have had a seriously bad day. If you don't like rants, or your blood pressure is a bit high, turn off now. Left the hotel at 7.15am and walked the 5km to the station. Got on the 8.15am train, due in Gard du Nord at 9.06am. Immediately told that there would be a delay to the service due to "signal failu...

wimdledont · wimdledont

Who wins? It struck me as an idea for a domestic competition/exhibition event that the LTA could arrange, which would attract more interest than any normal British Tour event. The headline match would perhaps look like a non-contest, but further down there are some intriguing match-ups. I've trie...

mellycamp · mellycamp

Registration for eTennis League has started. Register to play competitive tennis and play for cash prize and trophy. This league works as follows. In this league, you are choosing players against you want to play. There is no predetermined schedule, you are making your own schedule. When sea...

skibbarriz · skibbarriz

This was something i was thinking about the other day, prior to seeing the recent post on ITF prizemoney increases. The ATP should priotitize getting together and petitioning all the Grand Slams to contubute a small fixed % of their earnings to help fund Challenger level tournaments. Because the GS...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

There is an article on the BBC site this morning where Andy Murray comments on the Futures level prize money and how the game is losing players through lack of funding. He is suggesting that the top players could help to fund the futures events. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27496927 Oh. And d...

skibbarriz · skibbarriz

With the draw this year being reduced to 32, how many wildcards to British players are expected to be handed out? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/32602141 -- Edited by skibbarriz on Wednesday 6th of May 2015 06:34:50 PM

huntley93 · huntley93

Hi guys looking for some advice on which strings to get for my babolat pure strike tour and pure drive. on the pure strike i've still got the factory strings (xcel) so looking for an upgrade for summer tournaments and on the pure drive i currently have luxilon 4g but it has lost all play ability as i have to...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

Perhaps I need to be more careful when sending tweets from live matches I am attending http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32402945

wimdledont · wimdledont

Tennismatch.com or Tennismatch.co.uk being a website that does not, to my knowledge, exist... The idea being prompted by the recent webcast with Mr Downey, in which the female presenter complains that she woud play a lot more, if only she could find an opponent of the right level. This has certainl...

AliBlahBlah · AliBlahBlah

New Episode of David Law's 'The Tennis Podcast'. "Michael Downey - The four year plan for British Tennis" 27 minutes where the LTA CEO discusses his plans for the future I'll leave you each to form your own opinions.

Michael · Michael

I don't know if any of you follow the progress of the irish players but Ireland's top 2, Louk Sorenson and Conor Niland are starting to make progress now with Conor reaching the final of the GB future last week and Sorenson WINNING Wolfsberg challenger a few weeks ago. Sorenson has improved over 100 ran...

PaulM · PaulM

A new fantasy game set up by Ben Rothenberg. Still trying to get to grips with exactly what is going on but it's like playing the stock market. www.racketrally.com Could be fun! -- Edited by PaulM on Friday 16th of January 2015 08:58:56 AM

philwrig · philwrig

Right as always I will be taking off down the country for some spectating at the grass court events. This year we have 4 weeks for the 1st time, and much more choice of events. Been racking my brain as to which events to attend and have now come up with an initial itinerary ( may change when the acceptance li...

Kyrios98 · Kyrios98

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATP-World-Tour-Masters-1000-Tennis-T-shirt-/291414235910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item43d9a45b06

wimdledont · wimdledont

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1633409/Historic-inflation-calculator-value-money-changed-1900.htm

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	How many winners (Preview) I put this in general as its men and women mixed. I think we all know that we may have just the one Brit in round two but I suspect most of us are a little more optimistic. There are a couple of favourable draws for the Broady's, I actually think James Ward may top his Davis Cup performance and that Laura Robs...	Shhh	14	971	Jun 29, 2015 by Coup Droit
	Brits should avoid Islamic countries with a history of terrorism (Preview) Sadly it's time to stop supporting tournaments in countries that have had a history of terrorism i am strongly recommending to A1 players that the following countries re avoided Egypt , Tunisia , Iran , iraq ,Pakistan , Kenya to name a few they need to learn get there houses in order if they want support...	A1 tennis academy	12	1221	Jun 29, 2015 by Oakland2002
	LTA matrix for funding ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I don't know enough detail about how elite tennis funding works, but from what i can gather if you hit the targets in the matrix you are in line for either A or B funding and appeals can be made if players can justify not reaching the ranking target i.e injury I think this is perfectly feasible at junior l...	paulisi	33	4696	Jun 21, 2015 by Coup Droit
	The elite tennis coach who sleeps in his car (Preview) At any of the four Grand Slams, a few minutes from Centre Court or Arthur Ashe stadium, one will find a tired looking rental car parked by the side of the road. This is where Christian Filhol has slept every night during tennis premier tournaments for the past 23 years. Filhol, a 53 year old Frenchman wit...	Sheddie	0	769	Jun 21, 2015 by Sheddie
	Prediction about wimbledon .. who will be the winner? (Preview) i dont know.. but think its may be Roger Federer	kylesmithleo1990	7	560	Jun 21, 2015 by wimdledont
	Low cost coaching (Preview) I was shocked when I saw the price of coaching for my 5 year old, one club wanted £7.50 for a 45min session and another wanted £10/hour...for group coaching...8 kids per coach! The club near me who charge £10 session (this is outside of London on the Herts/Essex border) wanted £130 upfront for a block of...	Born2WinTennis	10	1221	Jun 19, 2015 by Born2WinTennis
	NTC set to close ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (Preview) There is a big article in the telegraph today from Simon Briggs, suggesting the NTC is set to close as a national tennis centre and become administrative only. That would make sense now given a post on twitter by Harry. I think this will throw a few noses out of joint. The following players will have to fi...	paulisi	91	7268	Jun 19, 2015 by Coup Droit
	LTA Funding and Participation ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) There have been a couple of articles out on the BBC website with regard to LTA Funding and participation targets. They contain some interesting stats re number of courts, coaches, players etc along with comparisons with other countries. The State of Elite and Grass Roots Tennis in Britain http://...	Bob in Spain	188	18242	Jun 9, 2015 by Coup Droit
	Casting call - WIMBLEDON FANS (Preview) I have been asked to post the following, in the hope that it will be of interest to some of you.I can't vouch for the company personally, but having looked at their website at http://www.k2productions.co.uk/#about-us, I have no reason to doubt that the request is genuine and Rebecca's emails to me ha...	steven	2	878	Jun 3, 2015 by steven
	On Court Security (Preview) What on earth was going on in Paris today after the Federer match. Security just stood by and allowed a young spectator to wander onto the court, tap Roger on the shoulder and ask him for a selfie. Apparently more kids were following on court before the security reacted. Federer was clearly angry abo...	Bob in Spain	4	778	May 27, 2015 by Spectator
	The Roland Garros Rant ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have had a seriously bad day. If you don't like rants, or your blood pressure is a bit high, turn off now. Left the hotel at 7.15am and walked the 5km to the station. Got on the 8.15am train, due in Gard du Nord at 9.06am. Immediately told that there would be a delay to the service due to "signal failu...	Bob in Spain	18	2080	May 24, 2015 by Madeline
	England vs Scotland - Home International ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Who wins? It struck me as an idea for a domestic competition/exhibition event that the LTA could arrange, which would attract more interest than any normal British Tour event. The headline match would perhaps look like a non-contest, but further down there are some intriguing match-ups. I've trie...	wimdledont	27	1600	May 15, 2015 by EddietheEagle
	eTennis League - Reinvented Flex Tennis League tennis leagues league tennis play tennis summer tennis etennisleague (Preview) Registration for eTennis League has started. Register to play competitive tennis and play for cash prize and trophy. This league works as follows. In this league, you are choosing players against you want to play. There is no predetermined schedule, you are making your own schedule. When sea...	mellycamp	1	1227	May 14, 2015 by Born2WinTennis
	My idea on ATP financial restructuring (Preview) This was something i was thinking about the other day, prior to seeing the recent post on ITF prizemoney increases. The ATP should priotitize getting together and petitioning all the Grand Slams to contubute a small fixed % of their earnings to help fund Challenger level tournaments. Because the GS...	skibbarriz	0	365	May 10, 2015 by skibbarriz
	Murray's suggestion on Futures Prize Money ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) There is an article on the BBC site this morning where Andy Murray comments on the Futures level prize money and how the game is losing players through lack of funding. He is suggesting that the top players could help to fund the futures events. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27496927 Oh. And d...	Bob in Spain	86	8580	May 8, 2015 by The Optimist
	Queens Tournament- 2015 British wildcards (Preview) With the draw this year being reduced to 32, how many wildcards to British players are expected to be handed out? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/32602141 -- Edited by skibbarriz on Wednesday 6th of May 2015 06:34:50 PM	skibbarriz	3	676	May 7, 2015 by RJA
	Help me chose a string! (Preview) Hi guys looking for some advice on which strings to get for my babolat pure strike tour and pure drive. on the pure strike i've still got the factory strings (xcel) so looking for an upgrade for summer tournaments and on the pure drive i currently have luxilon 4g but it has lost all play ability as i have to...	huntley93	4	621	Apr 25, 2015 by Coup Droit
	Courtsiding (Preview) Perhaps I need to be more careful when sending tweets from live matches I am attending http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32402945	Bob in Spain	0	880	Apr 22, 2015 by Bob in Spain
	Tennismatch.com (Preview) Tennismatch.com or Tennismatch.co.uk being a website that does not, to my knowledge, exist... The idea being prompted by the recent webcast with Mr Downey, in which the female presenter complains that she woud play a lot more, if only she could find an opponent of the right level. This has certainl...	wimdledont	6	1018	Apr 21, 2015 by Born2WinTennis
	Michael Downey - The four year plan for British Tennis ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) New Episode of David Law's 'The Tennis Podcast'. "Michael Downey - The four year plan for British Tennis" 27 minutes where the LTA CEO discusses his plans for the future I'll leave you each to form your own opinions.	AliBlahBlah	70	5566	Apr 16, 2015 by indiana
	Irish Player Progress ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) I don't know if any of you follow the progress of the irish players but Ireland's top 2, Louk Sorenson and Conor Niland are starting to make progress now with Conor reaching the final of the GB future last week and Sorenson WINNING Wolfsberg challenger a few weeks ago. Sorenson has improved over 100 ran...	Michael	71	5033	Apr 6, 2015 by paulisi
	Racket Rally (Preview) A new fantasy game set up by Ben Rothenberg. Still trying to get to grips with exactly what is going on but it's like playing the stock market. www.racketrally.com Could be fun! -- Edited by PaulM on Friday 16th of January 2015 08:58:56 AM	PaulM	4	808	Apr 4, 2015 by paulisi
	The Great British Summer of Tennis (one more week) (Preview) Right as always I will be taking off down the country for some spectating at the grass court events. This year we have 4 weeks for the 1st time, and much more choice of events. Been racking my brain as to which events to attend and have now come up with an initial itinerary ( may change when the acceptance li...	philwrig	9	854	Mar 31, 2015 by philwrig
	ATP Masters Inspired Tennis Shirts (Preview) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATP-World-Tour-Masters-1000-Tennis-T-shirt-/291414235910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item43d9a45b06	Kyrios98	0	390	Mar 24, 2015 by Kyrios98
	The Great ITF 10k Swindle (Preview) http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1633409/Historic-inflation-calculator-value-money-changed-1900.htm	wimdledont	10	1661	Mar 21, 2015 by wimdledont
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