What Fitzy did next ...

steven · Tennis legend

What Fitzy did next ...

TMH · Futures qualifying

RE: Sloane Stephens talks about ... Fitzy

steven · Tennis legend

Fitzy retweeted a link to an article he has done in the Sporting Life:

http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8804863/my-part-in-federers-downfall (nice title LOL)

Wishing him good luck with the tests, I hope it doesn't turn out to be something that will keep him out for too long.

He did a couple of earlier ones too in case you missed them:

http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8575618/wider-change-required-at-lta

http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8379039/39-money-needs-to-filter-further-down-39

The Knight · Challenger qualifying

Sounds like glandular unfortunately...I managed to get better after 3 weeks after a bout recently, although I was sleeping all day rather smashing balls at Federer!

PaulM · Tennis legend

I like Andy's writing and agree with most of what he says but I did laugh out loud at the suggestion Barry Cowan should be involved in running the game.

Shhh · Challenger level

PaulM wrote:
I like Andy's writing and agree with most of what he says but I did laugh out loud at the suggestion Barry Cowan should be involved in running the game.

Why? I know he was only a so-so player ranking wise but he was also regarded as someone who maxed out his skills. I have no idea what he's like as a coach or "expert" though but, the suggestion of him dosen't make me laugh out loud?????

freerider · Futures level

"Andrew Fitzpatrick is currently the world number 570, a ranking which makes him the British number 22."

That is a very nice stat to read. I remember when he may even of been in the british top 10 with that ranking :)

Fitzy · Intermediate Club Player

i have labrythitus or how ever it is spelt, completely bed ridden can not get up, move or do absolutely anything. it is the worst illness i have ever had and better news there is no cure but to sit and wait.
any time i move im sick and feel like im going to fall over and ive had 25 pints. Not good

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Fitzy wrote:
i have labrythitus or how ever it is spelt, completely bed ridden can not get up, move or do absolutely anything. it is the worst illness i have ever had and better news there is no cure but to sit and wait.
any time i move im sick and feel like im going to fall over and ive had 25 pints. Not good

"Labyrinthitis", I think, Fitzy. Jeepers! You poor man! cry Hope it doesn't take you too long to shake it off!

steven · Tennis legend

I'd never heard of that so had to look up it - sounds really horrible, an ear infection that throws your balance off, hence the nausea, etc. Sounds like there's no cure for the infection itself but there are things you can do to minimise the length of time it takes to be able to function again. Hopefully your doctor has got that covered though. In the meantime, much sympathy - I hope you start feeling a bit better soon.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Damn Fitzy - and I though I was having a rough time over here. Sort of puts my little problems into perspective.

Hang in there. Life will get better and your mental strength will help you find a way to get through this.

Get well soon. We need you back on court, playing tennis - but more than that, we need you healthy.

-- Edited by Bob in Spain on Thursday 18th of July 2013 12:35:35 PM

Shhh · Challenger level

I had to look in up too. Crikey Fitzy, if it wasn't for BAD luck, you wouldn't have any luck at all.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Fitzy, I reckon that, if the good wishes of every member of this board counted for anything, you'd be over it in a week! Chin up. We're all rooting for you, mate. Dueling Fencing Smiley Smilie Emoticon Animation Animated Animations Gif photo fencing.gif

fschallenger · Improver

hi fitzy. just read yr piece on labrynthitus. very recently suffered with this so i ope i can help with this, its right that there isnt any cure for this, but a drug called bucasem helps if you take it straight a way wen you feel a turn comin on. it stops the room spinnin and sickness but u still feel rough, i had an attack once a week for two months each lasting 4/5 hours. luckilly my attacks were on an evening so i didnt miss any work. wat i did try every day was slicing some lemons up an boiling up ten mins in water and then added manuka honey, i drank this every day 4 times a day, i am not sayin this is a cure but i avant had an attack since touch wood. i ave every sympathy for you m8

-- Edited by fschallenger on Friday 19th of July 2013 07:34:10 PM

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Lovely article (+ picture) about the two of them & Fitzy's contribution to Sloane's USO preparations by OEM in today's Times - for anyone who's prepared to buy the print edition or stump up a quid to get past the paywall! wink He's very complimentary about the lad's attitude & sympathetic to his plight when he's not with the Stephens camp.