Weeks 35 & 36 - US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York City (hard) - doubles

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Weeks 35 & 36 - US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York City (hard) - doubles

goldfish · Futures qualifying

I agree with Bob - a great occasion for both Joe and Neal but would like Neal to win so he can have his moment as No 1 world doubles player. Also would be lovely for Ken as he gave up his partnership with Neal to give his brother this chance.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
Neal says he's talked to Joe and they're going to wear black armbands (or something similar)

But actually Neal hasn't got a black armband or anything (that I can see) confuse cry

Only Joe.

And Ram

the addict · Tennis legend

It's only Joe - Rajeev just has black patches which are part of his shirt.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
It's only Joe - Rajeev just has black patches which are part of his shirt.

Do you reckon? I thought they looked like add-ons?

But you're probably right...

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Rusedski is hard to listen to in the commentary box. At the beginning of the match he states Skupski is the stronger server of the pair, now he's just stated Koolhof is the stronger server. He has no consistency in his comments

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Neal is wearing a black ribbon on his tshirt

the addict · Tennis legend

Coup Droit wrote:
the addict wrote:
It's only Joe - Rajeev just has black patches which are part of his shirt.
Do you reckon? I thought they looked like add-ons?
But you're probably right...

They were there in the semi-final - I just checked the video. And yes, Neal has a black ribbon.

Elegant Point · Satellite level

markymc1983 wrote:
Rusedski is hard to listen to in the commentary box. At the beginning of the match he states Skupski is the stronger server of the pair, now he's just stated Koolhof is the stronger server. He has no consistency in his comments

I wish there was a mute button on the remote to selectively block Rusedski, but still hear the ball being struck etc.

Torn as I would like both Skupski and Salisbury to win!! Not sure about Koolhofs porno tash and mullet combo though hmm

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
the addict wrote:
It's only Joe - Rajeev just has black patches which are part of his shirt.
Do you reckon? I thought they looked like add-ons?
But you're probably right...
They were there in the semi-final - I just checked the video. And yes, Neal has a black ribbon.

Where's the ribbon? I have a tiny screen (and can't see diddly squat hald the time anyway)

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Joe & Rajeev s.

Final: (1) Rajeev Ram (USA) & Joe Salisbury CR 3 (2+1) defeated (2) Wesley Koolhoof (NED) & Neal Skupski CR 7 (4+3) by 7-6(4) 7-5

Looks like a pretty straightforward win & with it, Joe retains his world N° 1 ranking.

Jan · Hall of fame

Well done Joe and Rajeev!

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

The first tie-break was key.

Neal+ were 4-2 up (or was it 4-1?)

And a few whizzbang shots from Joe+ just took it the other way.

I think that set the scene for the rest of the match

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Coup Droit wrote:
the addict wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
the addict wrote:
It's only Joe - Rajeev just has black patches which are part of his shirt.
Do you reckon? I thought they looked like add-ons?
But you're probably right...
They were there in the semi-final - I just checked the video. And yes, Neal has a black ribbon.
Where's the ribbon? I have a tiny screen (and can't see diddly squat hald the time anyway)

Above Neal's right breast - can't seem to reproduce the photo from the Beeb's site.

Rich2310 · County player

Congratulations Joe & Rajeev