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Born2WinTennis · Born2WinTennis

This looks interesting: http://lavercup.com/#captains A Ryder Cup style weekend event. Teams of 6 Europe vs Rest of the World. 4 players selected automatically by ranking and two wildcard picks by the captains (bjorg & mcenroe). Hosted in Europe one year then USA the next. Scheduled for the w...

Priesty · Priesty

Did anyone know Tim's dad had passed away on 3rd May? Didn't know myself until a friend showed me the obituary in today's Telegraph, page 29. Interesting article, well worth a read.

JonH · JonH

Not one tennis player appears in the top 50 https://www.forbes.com/lists/athletes/ plenty of golfers. Not feeling sorry for Djoko etc, they earn plenty, but for tennis not to be near this list says something about the commercial power of the sport. and no women of any sport near the top 50, altho...

wimbledont · wimbledont

Hi all, There follows quite a long opinion piece, this being a typically quiet Sunday in clay season.. First up, a disclaimer. I think my favourite surface, as a spectator, is probably clay. I realise that this makes me very unusual among Brit tennis fans, but its my acknowledged bias. I find grass to b...

Priesty · Priesty

If I've correctly understood a tweet/X from Jo Durie, her former coach has passed away. Sad news if that's the case.

Var · Var

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/press-release/customers-can-win-tickets-to-wimbledon-through-veryme-rewards/-- Edited by Var on Tuesday 30th o...

JonH · JonH

It seems Becker has now been prosecuted for a string of criminal charges relating to his bankruptcy, in essence hiding or not declaring a whole series of assets that should have been disclosed. Case is going to Southwark Crown Court. Boy, how the mighty are fallen. This was always such a bizarre case...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

In no order:Andy MURRAY - Jamie (brother): top pro - Judy (mother): ex-pro player (briefly), coachEd CORRIE - Tom (brother): coach [Gosling] - Martin (father): LTA: LTA President, ex-Head of LTA Performance Committee, LTA Funding Committee; good veteran playerTim HENMAN - mother: played at J...

JonH · JonH

7th March and glad I can get this up ! This month is 4 weeks and closes on 31st March, which is the end of the Miami 1000 event Usual process, anyone can nominate at any time, just add a name and reason and off we go! Nominations 1 2 3 etc

Mark1968 · Mark1968

I notice with horror that the prize money for the men's ATP 250's has tanked! I appreciate that the plandemic will have played a part in this, sponsors pulling out, loss of income from spectators etc. There is bound to be somebody who knows more about this than me who might be able to advise if this is a te...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

There have been various cases that have been posted and discussed, in various threads. But it seems to me that, as such an important issue, which must not be shied away from, we should have a separate dedicated thread. So, to put them as separate posts, the independent inquiry decided that there were...

JonH · JonH

Saudi Arabia and ATP done a deal sponsoring Tour Finals , Miami, Madrid, Beijing And the world rankings. Doesnt look like title sponsors but tournament partners ? went after Queens but LTA turned it down. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68429213 -- Edited by JonH comes home on Wednesday 2...

seagull · seagull

So asking the good people on this board for any tips/advice when visiting FO which I am aiming to do this year. Will be going for first Monday/Tuesday - hotels already booked. Which courts are best (main priority is seeing Brits so grounds pass a possibility as well). Presume metro is best bet for getti...

JonH · JonH

9 players in this group - just TWO and ties into the final. 5 men and 4 women NOTE - groups based on round one finishing spots - so no complaints about all your faves being here! Vote will close around 7.10PM on THURSDAY

JonH · JonH

10 players in this group - just TWO and ties into the final. 5 men and 5 women NOTE - groups based on round one finishing spots - so no complaints about all your faves being here! Vote will close around 7.10PM on THURSDAY

JonH · JonH

10 players in this group - just TWO and ties into the final. 6 men and 4 women NOTE - groups based on round one finishing spots - so no complaints about all your faves being here, again (Judy) ! Vote will close around 7.10PM on THURSDAY

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...

JonH · JonH

So heres our final - the winner will be crowned at 10pm thursday night. just vote for your favourite - simples! -- Edited by JonH comes home on Wednesday 15th of March 2023 10:03:14 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Laver Cup ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) This looks interesting: http://lavercup.com/#captains A Ryder Cup style weekend event. Teams of 6 Europe vs Rest of the World. 4 players selected automatically by ranking and two wildcard picks by the captains (bjorg & mcenroe). Hosted in Europe one year then USA the next. Scheduled for the w...	Born2WinTennis	41	9388	May 29, 2024 by JonH
	Tony Henman (Preview) Did anyone know Tim's dad had passed away on 3rd May? Didn't know myself until a friend showed me the obituary in today's Telegraph, page 29. Interesting article, well worth a read.	Priesty	0	1120	May 18, 2024 by Priesty
	Highest paid athletes (Preview) Not one tennis player appears in the top 50 https://www.forbes.com/lists/athletes/ plenty of golfers. Not feeling sorry for Djoko etc, they earn plenty, but for tennis not to be near this list says something about the commercial power of the sport. and no women of any sport near the top 50, altho...	JonH	0	1077	May 17, 2024 by JonH
	Mud glorious mud (Preview) Hi all, There follows quite a long opinion piece, this being a typically quiet Sunday in clay season.. First up, a disclaimer. I think my favourite surface, as a spectator, is probably clay. I realise that this makes me very unusual among Brit tennis fans, but its my acknowledged bias. I find grass to b...	wimbledont	5	1354	May 13, 2024 by JonH
	Alan Jones (Preview) If I've correctly understood a tweet/X from Jo Durie, her former coach has passed away. Sad news if that's the case.	Priesty	4	1787	May 13, 2024 by GAMEOVER
	Offfers, Draws and Prizes for tennis tickets. (Preview) https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/press-release/customers-can-win-tickets-to-wimbledon-through-veryme-rewards/-- Edited by Var on Tuesday 30th o...	Var	0	721	Apr 30, 2024 by Var
	Boris Becker - criminal charges ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) It seems Becker has now been prosecuted for a string of criminal charges relating to his bankruptcy, in essence hiding or not declaring a whole series of assets that should have been disclosed. Case is going to Southwark Crown Court. Boy, how the mighty are fallen. This was always such a bizarre case...	JonH	112	11378	Apr 23, 2024 by JonH
	British Tennis - Family Connections ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) In no order:Andy MURRAY - Jamie (brother): top pro - Judy (mother): ex-pro player (briefly), coachEd CORRIE - Tom (brother): coach [Gosling] - Martin (father): LTA: LTA President, ex-Head of LTA Performance Committee, LTA Funding Committee; good veteran playerTim HENMAN - mother: played at J...	Coup Droit	35	13085	Apr 13, 2024 by JonH
	March 2024 Player of the Month Nominations Thread ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) 7th March and glad I can get this up ! This month is 4 weeks and closes on 31st March, which is the end of the Miami 1000 event Usual process, anyone can nominate at any time, just add a name and reason and off we go! Nominations 1 2 3 etc	JonH	118	9469	Apr 1, 2024 by JonH
	Prize Money ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (Preview) I notice with horror that the prize money for the men's ATP 250's has tanked! I appreciate that the plandemic will have played a part in this, sponsors pulling out, loss of income from spectators etc. There is bound to be somebody who knows more about this than me who might be able to advise if this is a te...	Mark1968	95	16608	Mar 19, 2024 by Madadman
	Sexual (and other) Abuse in Tennis ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There have been various cases that have been posted and discussed, in various threads. But it seems to me that, as such an important issue, which must not be shied away from, we should have a separate dedicated thread. So, to put them as separate posts, the independent inquiry decided that there were...	Coup Droit	29	8781	Mar 2, 2024 by Coup Droit
	PIF (Preview) Saudi Arabia and ATP done a deal sponsoring Tour Finals , Miami, Madrid, Beijing And the world rankings. Doesnt look like title sponsors but tournament partners ? went after Queens but LTA turned it down. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68429213 -- Edited by JonH comes home on Wednesday 2...	JonH	2	1335	Feb 28, 2024 by Stircrazy
	French Open Tips (Preview) So asking the good people on this board for any tips/advice when visiting FO which I am aiming to do this year. Will be going for first Monday/Tuesday - hotels already booked. Which courts are best (main priority is seeing Brits so grounds pass a possibility as well). Presume metro is best bet for getti...	seagull	6	1809	Feb 21, 2024 by Tennpar
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Semifinal Group One ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) 9 players in this group - just TWO and ties into the final. 5 men and 4 women NOTE - groups based on round one finishing spots - so no complaints about all your faves being here! Vote will close around 7.10PM on THURSDAY	JonH	45	3141	Feb 8, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Semifinal Group Two ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) 10 players in this group - just TWO and ties into the final. 5 men and 5 women NOTE - groups based on round one finishing spots - so no complaints about all your faves being here! Vote will close around 7.10PM on THURSDAY	JonH	39	2804	Feb 8, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Semifinal Group Three ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) 10 players in this group - just TWO and ties into the final. 6 men and 4 women NOTE - groups based on round one finishing spots - so no complaints about all your faves being here, again (Judy) ! Vote will close around 7.10PM on THURSDAY	JonH	36	2995	Feb 8, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group H ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	24	2033	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group G (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	14	1117	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group E ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	15	1742	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group C ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	15	1616	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group F (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	11	1108	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group D (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	14	1190	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group B (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	11	1124	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	Favourite British Tennis Player - 2024 - Round One Group A (Preview) Last done 12 months or so ago and run several times over the past 4 years.This our quest to find the boards favourite British player 64 players - 8 groups of 8 in total. Sorry if your faves are all in one group, luck of the draw!! Groups include 4 men and 4 women, a mix of singles and doubles players (I hav...	JonH	14	995	Feb 6, 2024 by JonH
	2023 - Who is your favourite British Player? Final ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) So heres our final - the winner will be crowned at 10pm thursday night. just vote for your favourite - simples! -- Edited by JonH comes home on Wednesday 15th of March 2023 10:03:14 PM	JonH	44	3989	Jan 31, 2024 by JonH
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