Tis the tennis season

[ulstersubbie]

That's just plain wrong.

Explain?

[ulstersubbie]

That's just plain wrong.

Explain please?

[ulstersubbie]

Sorry about the double post , not tech savvy!

[southcoastpunter]

The point is you play for the country you were born in, FFS!!

so for example, your (British) parents are in the forces and posted abroad. You are born lets say in Germany but the family come back to the Uk when you are a few months old and you grow up in the UK. But according to you, this person has to play for Germany.

that's not right, surely!

(ps - well done Emma!!)

[Thephoenix]

Great final.....$2,500,000...not bad for a start.

[daviemac]

The point is you play for the country you were born in, FFS!!

I was born in Scotland (admittedly we are shit at sport), the current Scotland football team has a couple of non Scots, they are mercenaries not true countrymen if that makes sense. International sport becomes a mockery when you have a team of non natives indulging in a professional scenario.

It can't work like that, if a couple from Aberdeen have a holiday in Blackpool and their baby is born prematurely in Blackpool then the child spends their entire life in Scotland they can only play sport for England because that's where they were born??   

Among other things the country they can play for depends on family history, I believe it goes back as far as grandparents.

[The0neAnd0nly]

Great final.....$2,500,000...not bad for a start.

Agreed - really tense and high quality final. 2 sets to 0 doesnt tell the full story and I thought she bottled it when Fernandez started coming back at 5-2 down into be second.

Well done Emma British sports seems to be thriving in the last few years 👍

[daviemac]

Great final.....$2,500,000...not bad for a start.

For once I watched some tennis but I'm not sure if I'd gone temporarily deaf or the sound had gone off on my tele, there was no grunting.

Just goes to show there really isn't any need for it.

[RedKettle]

The point is you play for the country you were born in, FFS!!

I was born in Scotland (admittedly we are shit at sport), the current Scotland football team has a couple of non Scots, they are mercenaries not true countrymen if that makes sense. International sport becomes a mockery when you have a team of non natives indulging in a professional scenario.

Nobody has that as the rule. You can have your opinion but it is just that.

[Ahalfa Carling]

For once I watched some tennis but I'm not sure if I'd gone temporarily deaf or the sound had gone off on my tele, there was no grunting.

Just goes to show there really isn't any need for it.

I agree - was a stunning game.

Guess my £100 on dame Sarah Storey to win Sports Personality of the Year is cash down the pan then!!!

[smiths]

A great win by Emma at 18 years of age, she played great throughout the whole tournament. A Brit as far as I am concerned. Many many countries let people compete for them that have been born in another country and have done so for decades. And of course that includes people who are adults when they switch countries, happens a lot in Athletics with a number of Africans among others from various nations changing to Middle Eastern countries like the UAE.

[FiveKnuckles]

Have not watched a women's final in such a long time. First time seeing Emma play and so happy she won.  Brit ... decked out in Romanian colours 

[ulstersubbie]

Well done to the young lady. I won't argue the point any further, we have a British champion ok!   

[millman6]

Congratulations to Emma on her US Open win. It was brilliant and nerve wrecking to watch. Not only a fantastic player but I think she is gorgeous and a genuinely lovely girl. Guess it won’t be long till she’s appearing in fake photos on porn sites. Which is a shame as she has a certain innocence about her. Just hope fame and fortune don’t bring about her downfall.

[robsmith149]

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[Zigura]

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[WelshClipper]

I just hope the press, especially the Canadian press, don’t make more out of that time out for Emma’s leg injury.

As in “we wuz robbed”   

[mr.bluesky]

It can't work like that, if a couple from Aberdeen have a holiday in Blackpool and their baby is born prematurely in Blackpool then the child spends their entire life in Scotland they can only play sport for England because that's where they were born??   

Among other things the country they can play for depends on family history, I believe it goes back as far as grandparents.

Very true in the case of football. I remember in the past the Republic of Ireland team was mainly made up of players who were born in England but had Irish parents or grandparents. Wales probably the same. These countries would probably struggle to put together a competitive team without this ruling. Not forgetting singer Rod Stewart so passionate about his support of Scotland was actually born in Highgate London .

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[lamboman]

Congratulations indeed a great match unlike most of the WTA bash it down the middle matches.
She has the world at her feet.

[Jumping Jack Flash]

I just hope the press, especially the Canadian press, don’t make more out of that time out for Emma’s leg injury.

As in “we wuz robbed”   

It wasn’t her call, it’s the umpire’s decision. They don’t allow players with blood wounds on court.

[WelshClipper]

It wasn’t her call, it’s the umpire’s decision. They don’t allow players with blood wounds on court.

Completely agree. 

I was referring to Fernandez complaining to the umpire and whether the Canadian press will snipe about it.

But yes it is an umpire decision.

[lillythesavage]

Have not watched a women's final in such a long time. First time seeing Emma play and so happy she won.  Brit ... decked out in Romanian colours 

You forgot Chinese, who cares, she sounds English, studied in England, learned her trade in England and is happy to play under the British banner so must qualify, but as a tennis player, wherever she comes from for plays for, she is a little bit good and well worth watching and supporting

Nobody can take away the stats, played 10 matches, never dropped a set over 3 weeks and beat every opponent put in front of her in her second major, 3 months after sitting and passing her A levels.

Tennis as a sport was the big winner too, anyone else think it is a better game to watch when played by women ? Not because of the eye candy, just not the power game it is with the men.

[mr.bluesky]

It wasn’t her call, it’s the umpire’s decision. They don’t allow players with blood wounds on court.

Same as any sport now days.  Football, Rugby etc any blood injuries you have to leave the field of play to get treated.

[smiths]

It wasn’t her call, it’s the umpire’s decision. They don’t allow players with blood wounds on court.

Indeed, her opponent can complain all she likes, Emma had blood on her knee from a fall seen on camera obviously and that needed looking at and sorting out. What amazed me was the woman who dressed the wound wasn't wearing disposable gloves which I thought were compulsory in sports when blood is evident.

[Rick2468]

Really enjoyed the final. I used to be really into tennis but doesn't interest me as much these days but I did stay in to watch the final. It was a great game and even though I was rooting for Raducanu as our British representative I would not have begrudged Fernandez as all if she had won as she played really well in places.

[Dickled]

Completely agree. 

I was referring to Fernandez complaining to the umpire and whether the Canadian press will snipe about it.

But yes it is an umpire decision.

I think Fernandez will have regretted her histrionics afterwards. She was probably just so wrapped up in the match and had such a fervent desire to win. Understandable really, but surely she will have recognized that no fault lay with Raducanu, and I think in the end she was a worthy winner.
I hope the win brings her happiness, although I worry a little about what that level of success at such a young age may involve.

[Thephoenix]

I think Fernandez will have regretted her histrionics afterwards. She was probably just so wrapped up in the match and had such a fervent desire to win. Understandable really, but surely she will have recognized that no fault lay with Raducanu, and I think in the end she was a worthy winner.
I hope the win brings her happiness, although I worry a little about what that level of success at such a young age may involve.

She's already apologized, saying it was just the heat of the moment and she wasn't really aware as to the seriousness of the injury

[suttonporksword]

What an incredibly mature performance by a teenager in only her second grand slam event. She comes across an intelligent and grounded person so hopefully the pressures of fame dont get to her. Hope she doesnt read the tabloids who will be digging dirt and tapping her phone!

[Chorley]

What an incredibly mature performance by a teenager in only her second grand slam event. She comes across an intelligent and grounded person so hopefully the pressures of fame dont get to her. Hope she doesnt read the tabloids who will be digging dirt and tapping her phone!

I didn't watch the match as I'm not really interested in Tennis, and I've not seen any interviews so I can't say what she's like as a person, but everyone seems  to think she's a decent sort and no doubt she'll be something of a darling of the masses for a while.

However it's only a matter of time before our lovely gutter press and media in general stitch her up and get the public to hate her.

I mean we cant have a talented British person being happy and successful now can we?   

[mr.bluesky]

I didn't watch the match as I'm not really interested in Tennis, and I've not seen any interviews so I can't say what she's like as a person, but everyone seems  to think she's a decent sort and no doubt she'll be something of a darling of the masses for a while.

However it's only a matter of time before our lovely gutter press and media in general stitch her up and get the public to hate her.

I mean we cant have a talented British person being happy and successful now can we?   

Your absolutely right. The Brits love an underdog ,woe betide anybody who becomes  good and successful the press and British public will soon turn against them. A certain Lewis Hamilton springs to mind.

[Chorley]

Your absolutely right. The Brits love an underdog ,woe betide anybody who becomes  good and successful the press and British public will soon turn against them. A certain Lewis Hamilton springs to mind.

Well I personally can't stand Hamilton as he's an overly woke, petulant hypocrite so I couldn't give a toss if the press go after him TBH.

[mr.bluesky]

Well I personally can't stand Hamilton as he's an overly woke, petulant hypocrite so I couldn't give a toss if the press go after him TBH.

Not forgetting he has  lousy fashion sense. 

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[lamboman]

Well I personally can't stand Hamilton as he's an overly woke, petulant hypocrite so I couldn't give a toss if the press go after him TBH.

Typical jealous of success hater,far too prevalent in the UK.

[Chorley]

Typical jealous of success hater,far too prevalent in the UK.

Yet more unfounded bollocks from you. Yawn  On the ignore list you go 

[king tarzan]

Being deliberately obtuse how cunning.

You could've perhaps tried to make a better point with Sharapova if you're trying to say something about disproportionate earnings...  but then "only" 38+ million from prize money yet a net worth of 150+ million 
How about Naomi Osaka?

Kournikova was doing pretty well with her tennis until all the injuries (much like many top players whose careers were curtailed) and you seem to be penalising her for her singles record rather than her overall success from her stronger doubles game bringing her prize total to >3.5 million by 2003 compared to her net worth of c.50 million, which rose significantly after retirement, thus needing a fair amount of graft to create a personal brand that attracted greater sponsorship interest than when she was a player.

Williams girls are hardly oil paintings nor are many of the other top women and men playing yet they're all being courted for much greater sums than their prize winnings.

Federer has his aesthetic challenges yet after only bagging 150+ million on court he's got as much as 900 million on his latest spreadsheets.
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So pointless as my reply may've been, you served up a pretty duff point too.

I found Martina hingis and and that polish Dane very sexy too ( can't remember her name married that golfer)

[Dickled]

Just watching Emily Raducanu being interviewed on BBC breakfast TV.
Very normal and likeable, and I feel sorry for her having to endure someone like Naga Munchetty fawning all over her.

[southcoastpunter]

Well I personally can't stand Hamilton as he's an overly woke, petulant hypocrite so I couldn't give a toss if the press go after him TBH.

Isn't that a very strange thing to say, especially when you have said:

However it's only a matter of time before our lovely gutter press and media in general stitch her up and get the public to hate her.

You can't have it both ways otherwise it like saying murder is wrong - unless its someone i don't like!! If you think we have a gutter press and they treat celebs wrong, then that should be the case for all celebs, whether you personally like them or not!

[Chorley]

Isn't that a very strange thing to say, especially when you have said:

You can't have it both ways otherwise it like saying murder is wrong - unless its someone i don't like!! If you think we have a gutter press and they treat celebs wrong, then that should be the case for all celebs, whether you personally like them or not!

It's not strange at all. Hamilton sits in his ivory telling us how we should all be living so as far as I'm concerned he's fair game. And as for the murder analogy, it's laughable. 

[radioman33]

Well that’s a surprise,Ashleigh Barty has quit the game,I thought I misheard this on the radio earlier.

[ulstersubbie]

Well that’s a surprise,Ashleigh Barty has quit the game,I thought I misheard this on the radio earlier.

It's surprising as she is only 25, but to have won three of the four grand slam events is impressive.

[mills_and_bhuna]

Well that’s a surprise,Ashleigh Barty has quit the game,I thought I misheard this on the radio earlier.

I know. I thought she might be up for going for a career slam.
Great service for someone at 5'5", a great tactician and a good all round game.
And no on court tantrums or excessive grunting.

[nwluvit]

I thought I read somewhere she could have been a hockey player, cricketer or pro footballer - a very talented all-rounder. Maybe we shall see.

[mills_and_bhuna]

I see the old duffers at the Old England Club have covered themselves in glory again.
Wimbledon ban on anyone who is a Belorussian or Russian national.
Not sure if they get an exemption if they prostrate themselves and ask for forgiveness and wear an Azov battalion badge

[lamboman]

I see the old duffers at the Old England Club have covered themselves in glory again.
Wimbledon ban on anyone who is a Belorussian or Russian national.
Not sure if they get an exemption if they prostrate themselves and ask for forgiveness and wear an Azov battalion badge

Good decision by the AELTC we can't possibly have the likes of Medvedev collecting the winners trophy in his Russian colours from Kate.
I look forward to seeing a worthy non Russian winner from my box seat.

[mills_and_bhuna]

Good decision by the AELTC we can't possibly have the likes of Medvedev collecting the winners trophy in his Russian colours from Kate.
I look forward to seeing a worthy non Russian winner from my box seat.

So Wimbledon have joined in the censorship craze being carried out by the establishment.
Can't say I'm too surprised

[radioman33]

The right decision.

[mr.bluesky]

The right decision.

Yes well done to the Lawn tennis association for following most sports for doing this. Including the FIM for kicking out two Russian riders from the Speedway World Championship.  Artem Laguta who is the reigning World Speedway champion and fellow countryman and World number 3 Emil Sayfutdinov will not be allowed to race in this year's Grand Prix series to decide the World Speedway champion

[mills_and_bhuna]

Yes well done to the Lawn tennis association for following most sports for doing this. Including the FIM for kicking out two Russian riders from the Speedway World Championship.  Artem Laguta who is the reigning World Speedway champion and fellow countryman and World number 3 Emil Sayfutdinov will not be allowed to race in this year's Grand Prix series to decide the World Speedway champion

the number 2 will be pleased.
Though he may come to doubt the legitimacy of his number 1 ranking and any future world title given that his two main rivals were kicked out not for cheating but for something they had no control over.

[mr.bluesky]

the number 2 will be pleased.
Though he may come to doubt the legitimacy of his number 1 ranking and any future world title given that his two main rivals were kicked out not for cheating but for something they had no control over.

And the two riders who finished outside the qualifying cut off point are happy as they have now moved up