Off Topic Emma Raducanu

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In fairness, she was very sporting after the last point, and I think it's understandable her frustration

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.
 
Certainly is, usually find that the women's game is about hitting it back relentlessly until there's an unforced error, this is nothing like that.

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
 
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

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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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.
 
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.
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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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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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.
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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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)
 
You nearly got me as well mate but I realised before I posted anything lol
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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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)
She's a British citizen.