Isner pulls out of the Australian Open

[tennis_pro]

TW on facebook:

BREAKING: John Isner pulls out of the Australian Open with a knee injury.

"Doctors have told me that continuing to play on the knee could result in a more serious injury." - John Isner

We wish you a speedy recovery!


AO on facebook:

Wishing John Isner a speedy recovery from the knee injury that has sidelined him from Australian Open 2013.

Here's what John Had to say about his withdrawal:

"I am extremely disappointed to announce that I have to withdraw from the Australian Open. I have been feeling some discomfort in my knee and have recently learned that I have a bone bruise.

"My doctors have told me that continuing to play on the knee could result in a more serious injury, so I have regrettably decided not to compete in Melbourne and use the time to fully recover."

 

[-RF-]

Oh dear Lord. John, what have you done?

 

[tennis_pro]

Oh dear Lord. John, what have you done?

All the talk about the courts being fast and what kind of a threat Isner wouldn't be, in vain.

 

[xan]

bah, nothing worse for tall guys than leg problems. pity

 

[forzamilan90]

shame about that, kind of wanted to see how far he'd go

 

[cluckcluck]

He should immediately seek the consultation of Rafa's doctor.

 

[Gonzo_style]

sad news...

 

[forzamilan90]

never mind

 

[tennis_pro]

BTW I'm on FB but I don't see that posted anywhere. All I see if a Fed cover photo

http://www.facebook.com/tenniswarehouse

http://www.facebook.com/AustralianOpen

 

[forzamilan90]

http://www.facebook.com/tenniswarehouse

http://www.facebook.com/AustralianOpen

yeah I saw the update now on the right

 

[Clarky21]

Bummer for John. Hope he heals up and gets back on the tour soon.

 

[-RF-]

Isner v2.0 (Janowicz) will 'replace' him

 

[sureshs]

As per the usual Fedfart logic on this forum, Isner must be doping and is going to serve out a silent ban.

 

[monfed]

Damn, Big John had the potential to take out Djokovic on a good day if he drew him.

 

[Towser83]

I guess this thread is redundant now

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=449831

a shame cos he could have given the top seeds a scary match, probably not beating them but could definitely make it a close 4 or 5 setter and that would be interesting to see.

 

[rodrigoamaral]

very sad news.. hope he recovers soon so he defend his points come indian wells and sony ericson

 

[rk_sports]

Just when it looked good when Fish and Isner were near top 10... its all going downhill for american men from there
Fish indefinitely out with his health issues..
Querry unable to get back his prime form.. again after his freak injury
Now, Isner... even before this injury his form was terrible..

 

[axel89]

as they say the bigger they are the harder they fall

 

[AlfaAce]

What a puss. Everybody plays with discomfort at some point.

as they say the bigger they are the harder they fall

Honestly, didn't your mom teach you "If you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all."??? Grow up. Take care John. Hope you recover and come back ASAP!

 

[axel89]

Honestly, didn't your mom teach you "If you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all."??? Grow up. Take care John. Hope you recover and come back ASAP!

wait what why did you quote me i didn't say anything that mean @_@?
if i sounded mean my apologies i honestly wish the best for john

 

[nikdom]

Someone put the kaibosh on American tennis! Can't catch a break lately.

 

[Rocky89]

Bummer. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

 

[President]

Damn. I guess this makes Murray the 3rd favorite for the Aussie Open...

 

[tacou]

bummer. he did not look very good in his two or three matches this year. hopefully he recovers fast.

 

[Tafmatch]

As per the usual Fedfart logic on this forum, Isner must be doping and is going to serve out a silent ban.

Ever seen John play a five-set match? He could really use some dope.

 

[smoledman]

Suddenly Federer & Djokovic breathed a sigh of relief.

 

[Mainad]

Damn. I guess this makes Murray the 3rd favorite for the Aussie Open...

He always was the 3rd favourite for the Aussie Open.

 

[batz]

He always was the 3rd favourite for the Aussie Open.

He's actually clear 2nd favourite and has been since winning USO.

 

[Mainad]

He's actually clear 2nd favourite and has been since winning USO.

Quite possibly but I was going by the official seedings. There is or was nobody with a better chance than Murray of winning this year's AO with the exception of Djokovic and possibly Federer.

 

[rk_sports]

Ever seen John play a five-set match? He could really use some dope.

forgot the "the endless match" ?

 

[batz]

Quite possibly but I was going by the official seedings. There is or was nobody with a better chance than Murray of winning this year's AO with the exception of Djokovic and possibly Federer.

Fair enough mate, but favourites, by definition, are determined by bookmakers.

Who do you fancy in the draw? I'd probably like Roger's half, with Tsonga in QFs and Simon in R4. I think that Isner's withdrawal means that he can't now draw Janowicz in R3.

 

[joeri888]

Fair enough mate, but favourites, by definition, are determined by bookmakers.

Who do you fancy in the draw? I'd probably like Roger's half, with Tsonga in QFs and Simon in R4. I think that Isner's withdrawal means that he can't now draw Janowicz in R3.

If i was murray, id probably take Djokovic half Since you have to beat him anyway. A semi might be easier and theres also more chance fed is upset Along the way. Why tsonga over tipsy btw?

 

[batz]

If i was murray, id probably take Djokovic half Since you have to beat him anyway. A semi might be easier and theres also more chance fed is upset Along the way. Why tsonga over tipsy btw?

It's a toss up for me Joeri - I thought along the lines you outline but to be honest, if Roger's on his game then it's the devil or the deep blue see from Murray's prespective.

Why Tsonga? Check out Murray's H2H with Tipsy. He's never an easy match for Murray.

 

[edmondsm]

As per the usual Fedfart logic on this forum, Isner must be doping and is going to serve out a silent ban.

I'm sorry. Did I miss the part where John went missing for 6 months?

 

[joeri888]

It's a toss up for me Joeri - I thought along the lines you outline but to be honest, if Roger's on his game then it's the devil or the deep blue see from Murray's prespective.

Why Tsonga? Check out Murray's H2H with Tipsy. He's never an easy match for Murray.

Didn't know about that h2h batz. Makes sense, although I always think this is a great slam for Tsonga. He does well here usually. With a Final and a semi already before it's the place he's been most succesfull.

 

[Monsieur_DeLarge]

Urgh. Looks like so many people climbed on the bandwagon that it collapsed under the weight. :???:

Oh well, that pretty much confirms my jinx effect on players. I will now begin taking donations from '****s of all denominations who want me to support their favourite's big rival.


Regards,
MDL

 

[reversef]

Fake injury or silent ban? What's the choice for Big John?

 

[Monsieur_DeLarge]

Fake injury or silent ban? What's the choice for Big John?

Well...

Here's what John Had to say about his withdrawal:

"I am extremely disappointed to announce that I have to withdraw from the Australian Open. I have been feeling some discomfort in my knee and have recently learned that I have a bone bruise."

I think I see a connection... :???:


Regards,
MDL

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I like John. He's a wrestling fan like me.

I hope he gets well soon. It's always a loss when a potentially dangerous player pulls out. Players that can cause upsets always add that special road block element in paths of the elite players.

 

[Crisstti]

It's a toss up for me Joeri - I thought along the lines you outline but to be honest, if Roger's on his game then it's the devil or the deep blue see from Murray's prespective.

Why Tsonga? Check out Murray's H2H with Tipsy. He's never an easy match for Murray.

Really?, mmm... I think I'd still take Tipsy over Tsonga any day.

I'm sorry. Did I miss the part where John went missing for 6 months?

You sure don't sound like you've ever followed sports before.

 

[Alchemy-Z]

=(

yet another one of my favorite players our of the AO

 

[batz]

Really?, mmm... I think I'd still take Tipsy over Tsonga any day.

.

He's played both of them 8 times. He's 7-1 v Jo and 5-3 v Tipsy. He last lost to Jo 5 years ago, he last lost to Janko a couple of weeks ago (albeit in a meaningless exho).

 

[President]

He always was the 3rd favourite for the Aussie Open.

I was joking..of course Isner's withdrawal changes nothing.

 

[Zildite]

He's played both of them 8 times. He's 7-1 v Jo and 5-3 v Tipsy. He last lost to Jo 5 years ago, he last lost to Janko a couple of weeks ago (albeit in a meaningless exho).

Tipsarevic has never made it past the third round so maybe Tsonga is more realistic anyway. I still wouldn't rate Tipsarevic much of a chance at all.

 

[pound cat]

from Eurosport.co.uk

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/australian-open-isner-pulls-australian-open-024758055.html



I am surprised that this very tall guy hasn't had an injury until now...just the start of injuries for Isner???

 

[rafan]

The temperature and conditions in Melbourne at the moment make me wonder if they should hold a tournament at all

 

[Fiji]

The temperature and conditions in Melbourne at the moment make me wonder if they should hold a tournament at all

http://www.zoover.co.uk/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather

 

[underground]

Question: Would someone else be seeded because of this? Or because the seedings are determined already they'll put an alternate or LL?

 

[Crisstti]

He's played both of them 8 times. He's 7-1 v Jo and 5-3 v Tipsy. He last lost to Jo 5 years ago, he last lost to Janko a couple of weeks ago (albeit in a meaningless exho).

Has he lost to Tipsy in any important event?. Tsonga is just so much more a dangerous player... he's taken Fed out. Who has Tipsy taken out in a slam?.

 

[GrassCourtFan]

Question: Would someone else be seeded because of this? Or because the seedings are determined already they'll put an alternate or LL?

No, someone else will be seeded, I think, since the draw isn't made yet.