The Tennis Thread

[horrie hastings]

Another amazing moment at White City was the 1980 final of the women's tournament. Wendy Turnbull saved 7 match points, including 5 in the the deciding set tie break after trailing 2-6 in the tie break, to beat Pam Shriver and win her first major tournament on home soil, it was helter skelter in the tie break as Turnbull fought back for an amazing win. This came after she had lost the Australian Open final the week before to Hana Mandilkova in straight sets, to get through to the final of the NSW Open she ran into Hana in the semis but beat her this time in three sets.

[Andrew Walker]

French Open has commenced

[Andrew Walker]

Cracking first round encounter between Paula Badosa and Naomi Osaka with Badosa winning in three sets 6-7 6-1 6-4

[horrie hastings]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhBruUGEnM

[Andrew Walker]

Another amazing moment at White City was the 1980 final of the women's tournament. Wendy Turnbull saved 7 match points, including 5 in the the deciding set tie break after trailing 2-6 in the tie break, to beat Pam Shriver and win her first major tournament on home soil, it was helter skelter in the tie break as Turnbull fought back for an amazing win. This came after she had lost the Australian Open final the week before to Hana Mandilkova in straight sets, to get through to the final of the NSW Open she ran into Hana in the semis but beat her this time in three sets.

Oh Horrie !!!! I remember watching this game on tv. Such fluctuating emotions in that tie break ( thinking how could she win nothing after losing Aus Open then beating her conquerer in this tournament ) and then joy when the Rabbit staged a remarkable comeback to win

We were so excited afterward we raced down to our local tennis court for a hit

[horrie hastings]

Oh Horrie !!!! I remember watching this game on tv. Such fluctuating emotions in that tie break ( thinking how could she win nothing after losing Aus Open then beating her conquerer in this tournament ) and then joy when the Rabbit staged a remarkable comeback to win

We were so excited afterward we raced down to our local tennis court for a hit

That was Wendy's maiden title singles win in Australia, she was so relieved after the match saying it looked like she was going to be bridesmaid again.

[Andrew Walker]

That was Wendy's maiden title singles win in Australia, she was so relieved after the match saying it looked like she was going to be bridesmaid again.

Your memory is sharp as a tack Id forgotten it was her maiden singles win in Oz But as soon as you’ve mentioned it I recall that Also explains those thoughts I was having in that tie break

[rented tracksuit]

The demon had a shocker for the ages last night.

Frustrating to watch.

[Andrew Walker]

The demon had a shocker for the ages last night.

Frustrating to watch.

Yes up two sets and was beaten

Looking forward to watching the young Canadian Victoria Mboko who has been pretty much sweeping all before her this year in 2nd tier tournaments Came through the qualifiers here not losing a set and has yet to lose a set in the first two rounds She plays the Chinese girl Zheng which will be a good test for her Though an outsider in the betting she is capable of an upset in this Her only losses this year being to top ten ranked players Gauff in three sets and another whose name escapes me for now but also in three sets

[Duchess_of_Bondi]

I'm only 4 minutes into this 3 part documentary series on SBS on Demand and I have goosebumps already. Tennis aside, great moments in history being created. I'm not sure if Horrie has seen this but Miriam Margoyles is one of the interviewees.

This is the era I loved most. It's only available to stream for the next 3 weeks so I'm watching one episode each day over the weekend. Originally it was from PBS in the US.

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-s...gods-of-tennis

[horrie hastings]

Farewell Stan, you were a great ambassador for tennis and one of the most liked and respected players, you are going to be missed. I admit i teared up a bit in his farewell speech.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq6WXhYs1Pk

[Bates]

My mother in law has watched the tennis all day. She loves it!

[Bates]

Tennis players are incredible athletes imo!

[Duchess_of_Bondi]

Tennis players are incredible athletes imo!

The Gods of Tennis episode 3 was about how Martina set the standard in terms of being the first to start lifting weights in the gym and having a proper staff/entourage with nutritionist etc.

I just admire anyone who can be outside in scorching heat for that long, let alone perform athletic abilities in a solo sport.

So many great names from the past in the series..Gabriela Sabatini is just one of them..

[horrie hastings]

Very sad, Lorenzo Musetti was leading Novak Djokovic two set to love and had to retire due to a leg injury early in the third set, he had completely out played Novak up until his leg injury, even Novak said he was gone until that point.