Author Topic: Tennis 2021 (Read 22286 times)

SusanDoris · « **Reply #375 on:** November 24, 2021, 01:19:20 PM »

That was very interesting - there are too many names for me to follow but these last two years have certainly changed the routine of many players and rankings, etc.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #376 on:** November 26, 2021, 09:43:48 AM »

I have to admit I had completely forgotten that the Davis Cup was starting yesterday. With Covid cancellation last year the changes, that started in 2019 didn't get a chance to bed in. Spain losing Alcaraz to Covid affects their chances, given they were already without Nadal and Bautista Agut

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59422172

Interesting comments from Hewitt about the possibility of it being based in Abu Dhabi for 5 years.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59425882

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #377 on:** November 26, 2021, 10:19:49 AM »

Looking at the David Cup teams, Russia look to be the big favourites. They have two in the top 5 in the rankings, no other team has 2 in the top twenty. While they don't have a specialist doubles pairing, not all teams do.

Other than them USA look a good team, Italy look strong, as do the UK. Any team with Djokovic stands a chance. Had Zverev played, then Germany would look good but he isn't. Note if Berrettini was fit, Italy would look even stronger.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #378 on:** November 26, 2021, 08:13:58 PM »

Italy win both singles against US. Very very easy win for Sinner over Isner

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #379 on:** November 28, 2021, 03:21:24 PM »

UK into quarter finals in Davis Cup

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59450633

SusanDoris · « **Reply #380 on:** November 28, 2021, 03:33:52 PM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on November 28, 2021, 03:21:24 PM

UK into quarter finals in Davis Cup

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59450633

Sounds good.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #381 on:** November 29, 2021, 12:16:31 PM »

So the quarter finals in the Davis Cup are:

Russian Tennis Federation vs Sweden which looks like an easy win for the Russians

UK vs Germany should be won by the UK but Evans is looking vulnerable, if it comes down to the doubles both UK and Germany have 2 doubles specialists in team but neither is a normal partnership

Italy vs Croatia which you would expect the Italians to win both singles BUT Croatia have the number 1 ranked doubles team in the world in Mektić and Pavić so there is an element of extra pressure the singles

Serbia vs Kazakhstan and though Serbia qualified via the best runners up spot, they feel more likely to go through since Djokovic should get a win.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #382 on:** November 29, 2021, 06:10:46 PM »

So Gojo, the world 279, has beaten Sonego, the world 27, putting Croatia 1-0 up against Italy, and given the doubles makes them favourites to make the semi finals.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #383 on:** November 30, 2021, 07:01:51 AM »

So Sinner managed to beat Cilic in 3 sets, but Mektić and Pavić won as expected so Italy are out.

SusanDoris · « **Reply #384 on:** November 30, 2021, 10:35:41 AM »

I hope the British team get to the semi-finals , if not the final.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #385 on:** November 30, 2021, 12:20:11 PM »

Quote from: SusanDoris on November 30, 2021, 10:35:41 AM

I hope the British team get to the semi-finals , if not the final.

If they get past Germany, then it is likely that the favourites, the Russian Tennis Federation, will be their opponents in the semi final.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #386 on:** November 30, 2021, 04:57:42 PM »

UK 1 - 0 up as Evans easily beats Gojowcyzk. Surprising that Koepfer wasn't playing

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #387 on:** November 30, 2021, 06:51:46 PM »

Struff beats Norrie so 1-1. Doubles decider

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #388 on:** November 30, 2021, 09:37:06 PM »

And Germany through 2-1

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #389 on:** December 01, 2021, 11:29:23 AM »

Johanna Konta retires - presume at this stage it's the ongoing injury issues

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59466439

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #390 on:** December 02, 2021, 09:15:05 AM »

WTA stops any tournaments in China because of safety concerns about Peng Shuai

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59498779

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #391 on:** December 02, 2021, 09:24:53 AM »

Serbia into semi finals with close win over Kazakhstan. They will play Croatia.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #392 on:** December 03, 2021, 05:28:41 PM »

Gojo who is having an extraordinary tournament beats Lajovic making Croatia favourites for final

SusanDoris · « **Reply #393 on:** December 04, 2021, 06:04:33 AM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on December 03, 2021, 05:28:41 PM

Gojo who is having an extraordinary tournament beats Lajovic making Croatia favourites for final

I presume GB have been knoccked out?! By whichcountry?

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #394 on:** December 04, 2021, 07:41:31 AM »

Quote from: SusanDoris on December 04, 2021, 06:04:33 AM

I presume GB have been knoccked out?! By whichcountry?

They have, by Germany

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #395 on:** December 07, 2021, 02:01:21 PM »

And easy win in final for the Russian Tennis Federation

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