2nd week of US Open, separate set of events start this week, schedule as follows: ATP Tour 250 - Kitzbuhel, Austria (Clay) (Kyle Edmund 7th alt) WTA International - Istanbul, Turkey (Clay) (Heather Watson main draw). ATP Challenger - Prostejov, Czech Rep. (Clay) ATP Challenger - Aix-en-Provence,...
A very brief thread just to record the scoreR1: Aleksandra Pitak (GBR) / Katarzyna Pitak (GBR) CR1304 (652+652) [2] v BYEQF:- Sina Herrmann (GER) / Sabrina Rittberger (GER) CR2497 (1245+1252) def Aleksandra Pitak (GBR) / Katarzyna Pitak (GBR) CR1304 (652+652) [2] 6-1 (4)6-7 10-8 Edit:- The scor...
We have some Brits competing in the 3rd Grand Slam of the year. L128: Francesca Jones WR 321 v. (WC) Barbora Palicová (CZE) WR 1054 (=CH, JCH 52) L128: (23) Samantha Murray Sharan WR 180 v. (PR) Sabine Lisicki (GER) UNR (CH 12 in 2012) L128: Seone Mendez (AUS) WR 275 (CH 270 in March) v. Amanda Carreras WR...
Over the years there has been a smattering of British winners of the Aphrodite Cup in Cyprus (such as Alexis Canter and Jasmine Amber Asghar), and there has been a large contingent of Brits there this week trying to follow suit. We have reached finals day with a couple of Brits left in: J4 Larnaca, Cypr...
This is partly a little bit of personal bragging but also a genuine question. Before lockdown, around xmas, I invested in a running machine at home. Did it on and off, but first week of lockdown I found myself boozing too much so decided to really make an effort. In 5 foot 8 or 9, 173cm ish, and weighed...
Normally this would be a Grade 2 event, but this year (in common with all other Grade 2 and Grade 1 events) it will only offer Grade 3 ranking points. Luka Petrovic is close to the ITF top 100 and is seeded 4 R1 (L32) (4) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Uros Delic (SRB) Ali Habib v (3) Igo Kudriashov (RUS)
Finally after 25 weeks we have ITF Junior events However to take account of those who are unable/unwilling to travel, apart from the Roland Garros Grand Slam (scheduled for October) a maximum of Grade 3 points will be available and rankings will be over a 2 year period (see this ITF news release for th...
QR1: (q6) Anatoliy Petrenko (UKR) WR 1425 (CH = 1401 in February) vs (qWC) Oscar Weightman UNR (CH = 1617 in September 2018) Oscar's not in the back of beyond on his Pat Malone: George Loffhagen should be in the main draw.
L32: Marco Trungelliti (ARG) WR 231 (CH = 112 in March last year) vs Liam Broady WR 211 (CH = 154 in April 2018) The top seed is the Aussie, Alexei Popyrin.
R1: MUTAVDZIC, Matilda (GBR) JR UNR/1300 (CH=UNR/1274 2020) V WILDGRUBER, Anja (GER) Q 859/158 (CH=834/155 2020) -- Edited by Peter too on Wednesday 2nd of September 2020 03:59:56 PM
Here we are with the final 4, vote for your player you think is most deserving of player of the month for August! I will aim to close voting around 6 pm Tuesday evening A recap on their records Comments Record Jo Konta Semis in Cinci/NYC Premier 5 Tournament 3 wins, 2 lossesJamie Murray...
Please vote for the player you think is most deserving. Poll will close around 8 pm Monday. Top 2 plus ties progress to the final. Records below may not be entirely accurate, so please amend if you see an error or please add if you want to make any more comments about any of the players to help their nominat...
Please vote for the player you think is most deserving. Poll will close around 8 pm Monday. Top 2 plus ties progress to the final. Records below may not be entirely accurate, so please amend if you see an error or please add if you want to make any more comments about any of the players to help their nominat...
So, we have 7 finalists, winner takes all. Poll will run until around 6 pm Tuesday. In alphabetical order, we have: JodieBurrageWON UK Pro event, Progress Tour RU, RU British Tour Premier Event, 4/7 record Battle of Brits team Harriet Dart6 out of 8 record in Battle of Brits team event for best o...
And so the March shortlist is in alphabetical surname order is: a summary of their month is also listed: Jake Hersey - Won Edgbaston Tier 2 British Tour event, losing 1 set on the way, plus won one match at Billesley before withdrawing George Houghton - Won Billesley Tier 2 British Tour Event - lost 1 s...
This is the voting poll and discussion thread for the February player of the month. There are 11 nominations. Voting will be kept open until 8 pm on Friday 6th March, so open for 5 days, winner will be the person/persons who has the most votes by that time. If equal, we will declare a tie. Below is my summa...
Tournament starts on 22nd August Schedule* Qualifying: Thursday, 20 August - Friday. 21 August at 11:00am* Main draw: Saturday, 22 August - Wednesday, 26 August, 11:00am & 5:00pm * Semi-finals: Thursday, 27 August, doubles at 12:00pm, singles not before 3:00pm* Doubles final: Friday, 2...
I read on the BBC/Sport/Tennis website that David Mercer has passed away at the age of 70. He was well known as an umpire and commentator on radio and television. He umpired the 1984 Wimbledon mens singles final between John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors. RIP and thoughts go out to his family.
Grand Slam - US Open (finishes 13th September) (Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund, Cam Norrie, Andy Murray, Jo Konta, Heather Watson all main draw, Harriet Dart 1st alt) ATP Challenger - Ostrava ATP Challenger - Cordenons (Liam Broady main draw) WTA 125 - Prague (Harriet Dart, Sam Murray Sharan, Fran Jones, A...
