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Off Topic Emma Raducanu

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by ned_werby, Sep 10, 2021.

  1. Nacho

    Nacho Well-Known Member

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    I think if your opponent is pissing blood down their leg and you're whinging on saying the break was unnecessary you're in the wrong. Nobody wanted to have to pause the game then.

    Understandable as you say but I didn't really like it.
     
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  2. gelders pie

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    My thoughts too, really enjoyed the way they played. They also showed that its possible to put loads of energy into it without those incessant irritating grunts and screams
     
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  3. Nacho

    Nacho Well-Known Member

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    Aye I always prefer a game played in silence. I've played a bit of tennis over the years and I've never felt that yelling when I hit the ball was a natural thing to do.

    Saw a match the other day where one woman sounded like she was shouting "****!" every time she hit it, pretty funny to be fair.
     
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    Sports Personality of the Year nailed on. Unbelievable performance.
     
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    SAFCDRUM Well-Known Member

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    First ever qualifier to win a grand slam. Cant usually watch a full game of tennis but that was pretty tense stuff. Great win.

    When alls said and done though, nowt like a bit of Quest being top of the league.
     
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  6. Ozzymac

    Ozzymac Well-Known Member

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    From the rules :)

    What do the rules say?
    Let's check section 3.f. of the International Tennis Federation's Grand Slam Rule Book.

    Bleeding
    If a player is bleeding, the Chair Umpire must stop play as soon as possible, and the Sports Physiotherapist must be called to the court by the Chair Umpire for evaluation and treatment. The Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the Tournament Doctor if appropriate, will evaluate the source of the bleeding, and will request a Medical Time-Out for treatment if necessary.

    If requested by the Sports Physiotherapist and/or Tournament Doctor, the Referee in consultation with the Grand Slam Supervisor or Chair Umpire may allow up to a total of five (5) minutes to assure control of the bleeding.

    If blood has spilled onto the court or its immediate vicinity, play must not resume until the blood spill has been cleaned appropriately.
     
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    Fekkin awesome....outstanding. Well done Emma kidda!!!
     
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  8. The Exile II

    The Exile II Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant stuff. From choking at Wimbledon to this, what a great example of how to overcome difficulties put in your way.
     
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  9. Comfy

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    First women as I think Boris Becker did it all those years ago at Wimbledon, mind you if she has half the career Becker did she’s gonna be brilliant. As it is I think she’ll be better
     
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  10. Ozzymac

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    And another bit of history. I believe it's the first ever all Canadian US Grand Slam final (or any other Grand Slam for that matter)
     
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  11. The Berk

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    She’s British
     
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    Yeah tough times for the antipodeans...
     
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  13. MrRAWhite

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    Wasn’t she amazing. She is now the new superstar of British tennis.
     
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  14. ned_werby

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    I think I'm in love. In fact I know I am. Wonderful, wonderful young woman.
     
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    Don't normally bother with Tennis but watched that last night, enthralled to see two young kids giving their all, excellent match and well done both players although the whingeing at the end took a bit of shine off things for the Canadian.
     
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  16. Ozzymac

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    Good to see i got at least 1 bite :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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    That £1.8m is clearly a lot for an 18 year old but it’s pretty insignificant in comparison to what she’s about to earn.

    The likes of Nike will be all over her. She’s the total package.

    utterly brilliant. What a fantastic day of sport we had.
     
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  18. Comfy

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    You nearly got me as well mate but I realised before I posted anything lol
     
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  19. Ozzymac

    Ozzymac Well-Known Member

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    There'll be 4 countries claiming her i'm sure.
    Romanian father
    Chinese mother
    Born in Canada
    Lived in UK since age 2
     
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  20. Saf

    Saf Not606 Godfather+NOT606 Poster of the year 2023

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    She's a British citizen.
     
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