even if aussie open is delayed we will have some Exos and smaller prep tournaments with TV only. This will get you thru til aussie openNo more tennis...And probably for a long time if the AO is delayed...
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It's because the Australian government doesn't accept overseas flights for December and if players arrive in January they will have to quarantine for 14 days... That's not proper time to have any decent preparation... They will delay it for sure.I really don't see why they would delay it? what's the difference if January or March? They have 0 cases and can't pull it off....
I have so many ideas on how to reply to this but I promised 24 hours without putting down Djokovic... Still 22 hours left.Maybe if you ask him really nicely Papa Novak will bring back the Adria Tour.
Too bad I never made any such promises.I have so many ideas on how to reply to this but I promised 24 hours without putting down Djokovic... Still 22 hours left.![]()
You have never even qualified while he has 2 Finals and 4 SF... I think Nadal is already looking forward for the slams next year.Too bad I never made any such promises.
No way does Rafael Nadal have the same amount of World Tour Final titles (0) as me (0)![]()
here is some great UTR tournament already, filling the air til aussie open. Great Gavrilova in action today. what more could we want ?You have never even qualified while he has 2 Finals and 4 SF... I think Nadal is already looking forward for the slams next year.![]()
If that perception keeps you from coming here, I heartily endorse it.Australia is a pretty sad, lousy country if it can't get its act together and host the tournament.
Nah we're happy here enjoying our life.Australia is a pretty sad, lousy country if it can't get its act together and host the tournament.
They need to get the insurance - PMAC or Gilbert mentioned it today. They're probably concerned about liability too.I really don't see why they would delay it? what's the difference if January or March? They have 0 cases and can't pull it off....
No way has Nadal played in more WTF finals (2) than you have brain cells (1)You have never even qualified while he has 2 Finals and 4 SF... I think Nadal is already looking forward for the slams next year.![]()
I am a fan of Federer and he has won 6 WTFNo way has Nadal played in more WTF finals (2) than you have brain cells (1)![]()
When you have things like these:Australia is a pretty sad, lousy country if it can't get its act together and host the tournament.
No offense friend, but if that’s what makes you sad with all that’s going on in the world, you must be living a sheltered life.No more tennis...And probably for a long time if the AO is delayed...
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yeah man I too I cant sleep at night because children are starving in AfricaNo offense friend, but if that’s what makes you sad with all that’s going on in the world, you must be living a sheltered life.
I hate it when they start like that.yeah man I too I cant sleep at night because children are starting in Africa
Then why are you here since tennis is so unimportant compared to the rest of "life", you shouldn't even waste 1 second on this forum.No offense friend, but if that’s what makes you sad with all that’s going on in the world, you must be living a sheltered life.
Cool man. To each his/her own.Then why are you here since tennis is so unimportant compared to the rest of "life", you shouldn't even waste 1 second on this forum.![]()
I imagine he's here because tennis is a sort of hobby for him, rather than something vitally important or worth feeling sadness overThen why are you here since tennis is so unimportant compared to the rest of "life", you shouldn't even waste 1 second on this forum
Yeah well normal people would feel a little sad if one of their "hobbies" is no longer there.I imagine he's here because tennis is a sort of hobby for him, rather than something vitally important or worth feeling sadness over
Yes there are horrible things happening in the world like murders, rape, wars, illness, and that's why a form of entertainment such as sports is very welcome to have a break from it all. Good night.Cool man. To each his/her own.
I don’t log on here often, and only when I need a mental break. Tennis has been a lifelong hobby and interest. Not invested super emotionally in these vicarious debates about pros anymore....
Not when a friend who’s been on the frontlines of the pandemic as a nurse for months is now down with COVID herself and battling it in isolation and I can’t do anything for their family.
Outta here as you suggested. Good night!
"Many" did not voluntarily skip either the FO or USO unless you consider like 4% of players to be many.I expect some players will skip the Aussie Open this year just like many skipped the U.S. Open and the French. It is a huge investment for players - who are hurting financially from a lack of tournaments for months now - to fly down to Australia and have to quarantine for 2 weeks in order to play 1 tournament. Australia will have to put together a group of tournaments leading up to the Aussie Open to make it worth the trip. I fully expect it to be delayed. Air travel will continue to be restricted for many more months. Many players will also want to avoid the long flights to Australia for safety reasons. I anticipate that Indian Wells and Miami may have better draws than the Aussie Open.
It doesn’t take much to make you sad.No more tennis...And probably for a long time if the AO is delayed...
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Quite the contrary, I think we got our act together quite well in this Covid Episode.Australia is a pretty sad, lousy country if it can't get its act together and host the tournament.
Taker following Paul Bearer to the ring in a trance following the iconic gongs is always how I'll remember him.You mean Undertaker retiring tonight![]()
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The Paul Bearer hologram was such a good touch
Is that a huntsman spider? Those aren’t that bad. They don’t really look to bite you I don’t think. Now them yellow sac crab spiders, those guys are mean.When you have things like these:![]()
I give them a little leeway.
You had top ten players like Simona Halep not play the U.S. Open and Ashleigh Barty who did not play either the USO and the FO. Kyrgios also did not play either. There were other important players who did not play these slam tournaments for safety reasons during the pandemic. They were missed."Many" did not voluntarily skip either the FO or USO unless you consider like 4% of players to be many.
Taker following Paul Bearer to the ring in a trance following the iconic gongs is always how I'll remember him.
Sure Halep didn't play USO because of covid but she played French that even allowed some attendance and bubble measures were farcical as players stayed in a hotel with regular visitors. Same like Nadal. All because of "covid".You had top ten players like Simona Halep not play the U.S. Open and Ashleigh Barty who did not play either the USO and the FO. Kyrgios also did not play either. There were other important players who did not play these slam tournaments for safety reasons during the pandemic. They were missed.
Covid-19 is a serious virus. It is not a hoax. And, it is to be feared. Even someone as fit as Dimitrov had a difficult time recovering from it. It appears the people running the Australian Open are taking the virus much more seriously than The French Tennis Federation.Sure Halep didn't play USO because of covid but she played French that even allowed some attendance and bubble measures were farcical as players stayed in a hotel with regular visitors. Same like Nadal. All because of "covid".
Has he only just retired?You mean Undertaker retiring tonight![]()
Yep his last match was at Wrestlemania this year.Has he only just retired?
I remember watching him as a kid almost 30 yrs ago!
40-15I am a fan of Federer and he has won 6 WTF![]()
You spelled "crappy" wrong.Tennis Channel reruns time of the year--this is when Jimmy Arias is usually on, looking forward to his cogent commentary.
You must be new here. That guy is the biggest COVID denier on this forum, there no getting through to people like that.Covid-19 is a serious virus. It is not a hoax. And, it is to be feared. Even someone as fit as Dimitrov had a difficult time recovering from it. It appears the people running the Australian Open are taking the virus much more seriously than The French Tennis Federation.
Tennis Channel reruns time of the year--this is when Jimmy Arias is usually on, looking forward to his cogent commentary.
You spelled "crappy" wrong.
Great, so you can mindlessly regurgitate some link with someone else's opinion. I think for myself and can back up my reasons why he sucks.Jimmy Arias Is The Best TV Analyst · Tennis-Prose.com
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Hi Mommy! Tuck her in tonight and hope she keeps paying your rent.40-15
This post reminds me of the poster that was VERY upset that Wimbledon wasn’t held and FURIOUS W had insurance for a pandemic.Australia is a pretty sad, lousy country if it can't get its act together and host the tournament.
Please do, we're all listening. I think Arias is very good.I think for myself and can back up my reasons why he sucks.