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I reckon the Olympics would be his aim. it would be for a lot of players
Then he would retire at Laver Cup or Basel Open. Perhaps 2021 Wimbledon if he goes the next year but he would still have those 2 other options.
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Then he would retire at Laver Cup or Basel Open. Perhaps 2021 Wimbledon if he goes the next year but he would still have those 2 other options.
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Sharapova announces her retirement.
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Maria Sharapova announces her retirement after five Grand Slam titles
Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis after winning five Grand Slam titles during her career. She has announced she will be quitting tennis in an interview with Vanity Fair.
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No surprise there
Writing has been on the wall for a while. She struggled retuning after the ban.
Respect to her for a career with some incredible achievements. One of the more competitive female tennis players out there.
But I am not upset that she will be gone from the game. Loved her wimbledon run when she won it at 17, but after that I didn't enjoy watching her play.
2020 has long been predicted as a year of retirements and its certainly happening on the women's side of the game.
Respect to her for a career with some incredible achievements. One of the more competitive female tennis players out there.
But I am not upset that she will be gone from the game. Loved her wimbledon run when she won it at 17, but after that I didn't enjoy watching her play.
2020 has long been predicted as a year of retirements and its certainly happening on the women's side of the game.
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not a shock when you think about it. once she lost early in Australia and her ranking went up to 342, it was always going to be tough to fight back. Injures, especially her shoulder, destroyed the once great player
A career grand slam. Will be in the HoF and one of the greats on this era. But agree with the posts above. Didn't find her all that fun to watch.
A career grand slam. Will be in the HoF and one of the greats on this era. But agree with the posts above. Didn't find her all that fun to watch.
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Sharapova announces her retirement.
Maria Sharapova announces her retirement after five Grand Slam titles
Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis after winning five Grand Slam titles during her career. She has announced she will be quitting tennis in an interview with Vanity Fair.
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Coronavirus.
Could that be the only thing which will stop Nadal getting to 20 at the French. But it all seriousness, it will impact the tour you would think and tournaments will be cancelled or postponed assuming governments continue to shut down events to stop the spread. Be interesting to see how the WTA/ATP/ITF will respond in the next month.
Could that be the only thing which will stop Nadal getting to 20 at the French. But it all seriousness, it will impact the tour you would think and tournaments will be cancelled or postponed assuming governments continue to shut down events to stop the spread. Be interesting to see how the WTA/ATP/ITF will respond in the next month.
The whole Asian swing in the northern autumn will probably get hit hard
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I might have been half-joking above but it really depends on the length of the crisis and how the government will respond. I fear for the European summer season more than the Asian swing.
WTA has been lucky with timing. Heck, the tennis world has been lucky so far.
WTA has been lucky with timing. Heck, the tennis world has been lucky so far.
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Californa just declared a state of emergency. The 3rd US state to do so, after Washington and Florida. Think the US Spring season will be fine still.
Italy has cancelled most sporting events for the next month. A lot will be played behind closed doors. The Rome Open starts in May.
Italy has cancelled most sporting events for the next month. A lot will be played behind closed doors. The Rome Open starts in May.
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French Open organisers not considering 'cancellation' over virus fears | Sport
French Open organisers are "studying different scenarios" but are not considering a "postponement or cancellation" of the Grand Slam tournament.
some news on IW as well, but I will post that in the IW thread.
also, balls kids are no longer allowed to touch player towels in many upcoming tournaments.
That should be permanent ongoing. Players should grab and place their own towel.also, balls kids are no longer allowed to touch player towels in many upcoming tournaments.French Open organisers not considering 'cancellation' over virus fears | Sport
French Open organisers are "studying different scenarios" but are not considering a "postponement or cancellation" of the Grand Slam tournament.www.sport24.co.za
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yeah. I wouldn't be shocked if this becomes permanent and fair enough.
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Plus no relaxation of the 25 seconds rule.
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Nadal dislikes this.
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French Open organisers not considering 'cancellation' over virus fears | Sport
French Open organisers are "studying different scenarios" but are not considering a "postponement or cancellation" of the Grand Slam tournament.
some news on IW as well, but I will post that in the IW thread.
also, balls kids are no longer allowed to touch player towels in many upcoming tournaments.
Hope this stays re the towels. They implemented it at the Davis Cup and I couldn't see any problems with it. Have always felt it shouldn't be part of the ball kids' duties to be towel slaves to the players.
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Roland garros move the tournament from September 20th to October 4th, one week after the us open. No idea who they have consulted, definitely not the players.
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Can't believe it!
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French Open's new dates in late September risk boycott by Rafael Nadal
The French Open has been postponed until 20 September, a week after the scheduled finish of the US Open, amid the coronavirus outbreak, but this clashes with the Laver Cup
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Good luck winning both grand slam tournaments now.
Good to see tennis ugly political side rear it's ugly face again
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Good to see tennis ugly political side rear it's ugly face again
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That's so pathetic, tennis officials didn't even consult the players.
Blame the French Tennis Federation here. Looks like they have gone rogue.
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Poor form. Nadal is not happy with the decision.
I do expect some players to withdraw from either the us open or French open.
Is anyone going to bother playing at the Laver Cup
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Tennis Australia are in such a powerful possie now in terms of world tennis.
They will be the only tennis organisations who won't be broke.
They will be the only tennis organisations who won't be broke.
