The Tennis thread

[Super_horns]

Raonic has pulled out of the Olympics due to the Zika virus although maybe he wants to rest and concentrate on the American hard court season after a successful grass period.

Will any others make a late decision to do so?

BTW Rain has hit the Serbia tie so far but Kyle Edmund is 2 sets up...

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Edmund absolutely destroyed Tipsarevic in the end - great performance from him with the pressure on.

 

[Leewilson]

Edmund has a very good all court game. Expecting good things from him in the future. His game has come a long way in the last 12 months.

 

[Super_horns]

2-1 up after the doubles...

Hopefully Edmund can finish the job tomorrow.

Berdych not going to the Olympics now - will we see a few late drop outs?

 

[SALTIRE]

Not surprising from Berdych since he is a big wuss.

Watched a bit of the doubles in the Davis Cup earlier and good seeing them grab that win to retake the lead. Gives us two chances to seal victory over the Serbs tomorrow.

 

[Leewilson]

I don't much fancy Ward to beat anybody at the moment. He's clearly still suffering from the death of his coach. His mindset just isn't there at all. Really, it's all on Edmund tomorrow. Tipsarevic will have too much experience for Ward I fear.

 

[The Iron]

Brilliant Tennis from Kyle Edmund from start to finish to win in straight sets, and GB are now through to the semi-finals to play Argentina.

Well done.

 

[SALTIRE]

Didn't get to see it yesterday as was out with family but Edmund played a blinder in sealing the win, great stuff. Onto the semi's!

 

[The Iron]

A good win for Dan Evans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/36843226

 

[SALTIRE]

Absolutely, what has happened to Dimitrov though he is falling down the rankings badly.

 

[Super_horns]

Jo Konta into her first ever WTA final.

Will be playing Venus Williams.

 

[The Iron]

I see Konta has won her first WTA title after beating Venus Wiliams.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/36880532

Well done.

 

[Super_horns]

Up to 14 in the World.

Seems like Edmund suffered for his efforts in Serbia losing in the first round to the World number 192 this week.

 

[SALTIRE]

The Brits are having a fine year.

 

[Super_horns]

is this the start of Federer's retirement?

Not going to play for the rest of the season:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoTtceHWgAABEGP.jpg

 

[SALTIRE]

is this the start of Federer's retirement?

Not going to play for the rest of the season:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoTtceHWgAABEGP.jpg

Yeah I heard that. I think he'll give it one more season yet before calling it a day as he wouldn't want to retire like this.

 

[Super_horns]

True - one last go at the Aussie Open and Wimbledon probably for example.

 

[Super_horns]

Murray certainly not showing any after effects of his gold medal run in Rio - into the semi finals of the Cincinnati Masters.

Wimbledon final re-match up next.

 

[SALTIRE]

I saw him in the previous round and he looked exhausted. Somehow he's getting through the matches though. As long as he doesn't damage his chances at the US Open, that's the main thing.

 

[The Iron]

Murray reaches the final after a straight sets victory over Raonic. He is in fantastic form at the moment and long may it continue.

 

[Leewilson]

Murray opens against Rosol. Expect it to be friendly.
https://vine.co/v/e7QUjFAXEQh

I'll get the fantasy league up and running tonight.

 

[Leewilson]

Dream team doesn't seem to be working at the moment. Only showing the 2015 edition.

 

[Leewilson]

Only until 4pm tomorrow to do it but it's only just up.

League: 1FF
Password: cc64f88c6c761ae2fb66a6bd50cde808

http://tffdreamteam.com/usopen/index.php

 

[Super_horns]

Great straight sets win for Kyle Edmund against Gasquet!

 

[The Iron]

Damn i forgot the US Open was on. A very impressive win for Edmund against a very good player in Richard Gasquet.

 

[Super_horns]

Edmund and Konta through - the latter had a collapse on court which sounds worrying.

 

[Leewilson]

Evans beating Zverev was a cracking result. Through to round 3 with Edmund who plays Isner.

Good times for British mens tennis at the moment.

 

[Super_horns]

Very impressive - can they go further..

How is the Dream team competition going?

 

[Meadow]

Konta through to round 4 after her struggle in round 2. Edmund just about to start - his opponent Isner is a bit hit and miss.

 

[Meadow]

Konta through to round 4 after her struggle in round 2. Edmund just about to start - his opponent Isner is a bit hit and miss.

Edmund wins the first set at which point I hit the pit.