Callum Gilhooley Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 6 hours ago, faraway saint said: His decent form, no more than that taking into account the opposition, continues as he's into the semis today. Another tournament victory would do him no harm at all. Saw the very brief highlights on the Beeb site. The shot choices are as good as ever but his movement seems to have really improved over this season. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Callum Gilhooley said: Saw the very brief highlights on the Beeb site. The shot choices are as good as ever but his movement seems to have really improved over this season. 👍 The quality of the opposition is a major factor in both the areas you mention. The opponent can have a major influence on how Murray can get into position, or close enough to play his best shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Murray wins 6-4, 6-4, can't do any more than two tournaments on the trot. Been a good decision to kick the clay courts into touch. Edited June 18, 2023 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Murray back into the top 40 for the first time in 5 years. Just hoping for a kind draw for Wimbledon. 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, faraway saint said: Murray back into the top 40 for the first time in 5 years. Just hoping for a kind draw for Wimbledon. 🙏 That can’t be right , he’s f**king hopeless 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Callum Gilhooley said: That can’t be right , he’s f**king hopeless 🤷♂️ Only "hopelesser" than 30 odd people. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Only "hopelesser" than 30 odd people. [emoji1787]My god, imagine you paraphrasing a post of mine that you mocked. [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Queens tournament, Norrie through, just. Evans, oot. No Murray, pity, this has been kind to him in years gone by. My mistake, Murray is, seemingly, in for this. Edited June 19, 2023 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Queens tournament, Norrie through, just. Evans, oot. No Murray, pity, this has been kind to him in years gone by. My mistake, Murray is, seemingly, in for this. Just checked, some BIG names in for this, a real test for Murray in round 1, De Minaur, no mug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, faraway saint said: Just checked, some BIG names in for this, a real test for Murray in round 1, De Minaur, no mug. Murray loses the first set 6-3. De Minaus is very tidy, compact and makes few unforced errors. Edited June 20, 2023 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 31 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Murray loses the first set 6-3. De Minaus is very tidy, compact and makes few unforced errors. Murray out, lost the 2nd set 6-1. As I said previously............. On 6/17/2023 at 4:04 PM, faraway saint said: The quality of the opposition is a major factor in both the areas you mention. The opponent can have a major influence on how Murray can get into position, or close enough to play his best shots. Better players play better shots, play less unforced errors and it's a whole lot tougher, despite what Murray can manage these days. Murray was well in the first set but his opponent just had the edge. The 2nd set got away quickly and that, I'm afraid, was that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 While it's fairly obvious Murrays best days are behind him his achievements are beyond belief in an era when there were 3 players who are in the "best ever" debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, faraway saint said: While it's fairly obvious Murrays best days are behind him his achievements are beyond belief in an era when there were 3 players who are in the "best ever" debate. Absolutely. There’s no doubt Murray is in the twilight of his career but no one can deny he has been the best British tennis player we’ve seen in our lifetime, his record speaks for itself . His achievements should not be downplayed or disrespected , hopefully one day we will see another home grown World No1 but I think that may be a long time away , for now let’s appreciate the great man . Can he win Wimbledon again ? I very much doubt it but that won’t stop me or the vast majority of the country getting behind him and hoping he can upset the odds. 👏 🎾 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Just watched Murrays conquerer De Minaur win a tight game against a decent player, Mannarino, to reach the semi finals. He's (De Mianur) is worth a watch at Wimbledon. He won't win it IMO but he could go deep, depending on the draw. Doesn't mess about, no bouncing the ball 25 times before each serve, reminds me of Sampras a wee bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/23/2023 at 2:36 PM, faraway saint said: Just watched Murrays conquerer De Minaur win a tight game against a decent player, Mannarino, to reach the semi finals. He's (De Mianur) is worth a watch at Wimbledon. He won't win it IMO but he could go deep, depending on the draw. Doesn't mess about, no bouncing the ball 25 times before each serve, reminds me of Sampras a wee bit. De Minaur in the final against the wonder boy Alcaraz. The Spaniard will be favourite but it'll be, IMO, a close match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Murray gets a favourable draw in the first round. Against another Brit WHO'S WAY down the rankings. The 2nd round, assuming he gets through, is a different kettle of fish. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just watching Venus Williams in action on centre court. The commentators are spending an inordinate amount of time talking about his historic achievements while brushing over her current form, which is honking. Slow, timing all over the place and already a break down against a nobody. Hang up yer raquet FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 I do hope fartaway knows more about the rules of tennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Just watching Venus Williams in action on centre court. The commentators are spending an inordinate amount of time talking about his historic achievements while brushing over her current form, which is honking. Slow, timing all over the place and already a break down against a nobody. Hang up yer raquet FFS. "His" ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Wilbur said: "His" ??? Are you really surprised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Just watching Venus Williams in action on centre court. The commentators are spending an inordinate amount of time talking about his historic achievements while brushing over her current form, which is honking. Slow, timing all over the place and already a break down against a nobody. Hang up yer raquet FFS. "Raquet" ?? Erm, racquet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, Wilbur said: "His" ??? Keep it up, almost enough to get your "pointless post" badge? Apologies, I'll no sleep tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, stlucifer said: I do hope fartaway knows more about the rules of tennis. Still hurting after making a cnut of yourself when you made your assessment of a football player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Just watching Venus Williams in action on centre court. The commentators are spending an inordinate amount of time talking about her historic achievements while brushing over her current form, which is honking. Slow, timing all over the place and already a break down against a nobody. Hang up yer raquet FFS. Williams loses the first set 6-4 To give Williams some credit she did improve later in the set. Maybe she'll keep improving in the 2nd set. Her opponent isn't quite the nobody I thought, she's the world number 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, Wilbur said: "Raquet" ?? Erm, racquet ? I'll stick to "bat" in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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