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Post by maryb on Apr 10, 2006 13:50:36 GMT 3
Didn't get to the last day's rubbers.  For nearly 2 hours, between every point, the guy sitting next to me was blowing a horn (sold on the stalls in the arena) - as were many more in the arena which itself was already pretty noisy. Several people asked the guy to stop blowing it as it was so loud. He didn't - pretty hard on anyone around that didn't want to listen to these things. By late Saturday, my tinnitus levels were sky high and I couldn't hear normal speech by Sunday. To cut a long story short, I'm at home - can't go to work as I still can't hear speech properly. The tinnitus has calmed down a bit and I'm picking up more sound. If any of you guys suffer from it, you'll know how horrendous it can be. If I ever met the guy again on the street, you can guess where I'd shove his horn. Play a tune on it now sunshine. And we lost the bl**dy tie!!!!! What a finale for me.  Parmar won his first rubber ever in his DC career - and it was a dead rubber. At least the guy turned out for his country - pat on the back for that, and well done to him. Think the original choice was Bogdanovich - but he declined as he 'hadn't yet got over the trauma of losing the last time he turned out ' (according to the press reports). Eh? That's life pal. You win some, you lose some. PS Well done Russia by the way. Terrific matches. Marat looked on top form again. Another PS Think Andy's outburst on Saturday will result in quite a fine. The calls on the doubles match were pretty dodgy though. |
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Post by Annie on Apr 10, 2006 14:34:47 GMT 3
OMFG Mary...poor poor soul. Some weekend, ey?
Get better dearest and stay away from those horns!!!!
hugs and kisses
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Post by jewell on Apr 10, 2006 15:27:26 GMT 3
I heard the Braehead arena and the Glasgow public were a bit dissappointing.
Can anybody confirm this?
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 10, 2006 16:38:46 GMT 3
I heard the Braehead arena and the Glasgow public were a bit dissappointing. Can anybody confirm this? No Comment Britain fined for Murray outburst Great Britain have been fined $2,500 (£1,434) for Andy Murray's outburst aimed at the umpire in their Davis Cup clash with Serbia & Montenegro. The 18-year-old was incensed by a call during his and Rusedski's doubles defeat to Nenad Zimonjic and Ilia Bozoljac on Saturday. Murray vented his fury by swearing at the umpire during and after the match. The teenager said of the incident: "We got an absolute shocker and I told the umpire how bad he was." The British number one refused to shake hands with umpire Adel Aref after the defeat, which put Britain 2-1 down in the tie. Murray admitted he had sworn at the umpire. "It's a tough one because you see footballers swearing after every single foul that gets given or every time the ref makes a bad decision," he said. "I swore at the umpire (and they have) a microphone just below the umpire's chair. I would have preferred everyone not to hear it but that's what happens in sport sometimes when you get angry." And doubles partner Rusedski called for a sense of perspective. "You have to take into account he is 18. He's made a mistake at the end of the match, which all of us have," he said. "I've sworn at Wimbledon, used every bad word you can possibly imagine on Centre Court. "He has already accomplished so much, he is going in the right direction but he's going to have a few difficult moments. He'll get over them and he learns from things. "He is very mature in a lot of respects. I think it's another learning experience for him. Let's not be too critical of him, let him move on." |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 10, 2006 16:40:28 GMT 3
How can 5 countries put together only produce 3 good players and the fact that 1 does not play Davis cup (Henman) 1 that is still young (Murray) and 1 that gives his all but simply not good enough at the top level
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Post by maryb on Apr 10, 2006 19:17:47 GMT 3
I think we'll start producing more top players in the next few years. I read somewhere that, particularly in Scotland, they're changing how they fund the young players - and they're targeting them when they're young, only around 4 years old. Think Tennis Scotland supports them more financially - as opposed to just 'opening access' to a wider audience. I suppose if you spot the talent, helping to fund it can only be good. Andy's mum used to drive teams of youngsters to competitions in England. Gives them the team spirit as well. PS The crowd were great. But noisy. The arena was no different from others I've been in. Maybe some of the crowd were lured away with the shopping on offer ... |
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Post by maryb on Apr 10, 2006 19:19:48 GMT 3
Only £1,434? Think Andy will be swearing a lot more if that's the going rate.  |
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Post by jewell on Apr 12, 2006 19:34:50 GMT 3
. PS The crowd were great. Not according to Jeremy Bates. Will Bogdanovic ever play DC again? Or is he too mentally "scarred"? He was an absolute disgrace. |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 12, 2006 22:25:54 GMT 3
He IS an absolute disgrace. No offence to Arvind Parmer but if a player as crap as him can play DC then anyone can and i mean anyone. Even though Bogo is no where near world class or will ever be but representing your country is something you should be proud of no matter what. If that aint going to motivate you then what is?  / |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 14, 2006 21:54:58 GMT 3
OKAY SOme shocking news from Andy Murray
Murray splits from coach Petchey
Petchey (left) guided Murray (right) to 44th in the world rankings
British number one Andy Murray has parted company with coach Mark Petchey.
Petchey quit as head of men's national training at the Lawn Tennis Association last summer to become the 18-year-old's coach on a permanent basis.
"We had a great run together but we've had a difference of opinion regarding some aspects of my game," said Murray.
"I've not thought about my next coach and will take time to find one who can help develop the next stages of my tennis. We are not in a hurry."
Murray's profile has rocketed up since his impressive displays at Wimbledon last year.
He has become British number one, risen to 44th in the world rankings and won his first ATP tour title when he beat Lleyton Hewitt at the SAP Open in February.
So Murray was quick to point out that he was not going to make any rushed decisions
It has barely been a full year that I have been on the professional tour, and I am continuously learning new things," he said.
Petchey, who worked with Murray full-time for 10 months, was philosophical about their separation.
"I am very proud of what we have achieved together - getting Andy into the top 50 and winning his first ATP title at the age of 18," he said.
"I have no doubt that Andy will make the top 10 and be a Grand Slam winner in the future and wish him every success."
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Post by Annie on Apr 14, 2006 22:53:05 GMT 3
No comment.... thanks for the info Ily  |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 17, 2006 20:53:22 GMT 3
Murray in no hurry to find coach Murray will take his time before choosing another full-time coach Andy Murray says he will not be rushed into finding a successor to coach Mark Petchey after the pair split last week. Murray told BBC Radio Five Live: "With some important events coming up, I don't want to make a mistake and bring someone in quickly and have problems. "I'm going to take my time, see who's available and make the right decision." The teenager's first match without Petchey by his side is on Tuesday when he faces France's Jean-Rene Lisnard at the Monte Carlo Masters. Murray employed Petchey as his full-time coach last summer after his impressive debut at Wimbledon, where he reached the third round. But continued "disagreements" caused the British number one to initiate the split and he is now considering many factors before deciding who to bring in. "Some players and coaches have a very professional relationship," Murray said. "They don't go out for dinner every night or stay in the same hotel rooms. It's about finding the right person for my tennis and I'm confident I will make the right decision." In a further attempt to wipe the slate clean, Murray has also apologised for his outburst at last week's Davis Cup tie. Television microphones picked up the Scot swearing at the umpire during and after his doubles rubber with Greg Rusedski. The incident ended up costing Great Britain $2,500 (£1,434) in the shape of a fine. Britain fined for Murray outburst Murray said: "I didn't intend to offend anyone when I said what I did to the umpire. "I apologise for showing my emotions and from now it's one of those things I'm going to have to keep in check and I'm sure it won't happen again." When Murray steps out on to the court in Monte Carlo on Tuesday he will be fully focused on his tennis. "It's my first match on clay in nearly seven months," said the Scot. "After the couple of weeks I had after Miami, then twisting my ankle, a throat infection and stopping with Mark, I want to just get out there and enjoy my tennis." BTW For any british fans interested in an upcoming Scotish lad who goes to Nick Bolliteri read here news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4899130.stm |
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Post by sabz on Apr 18, 2006 19:03:40 GMT 3
Today hasnt been a good day!!  Murray out as cramps strike again Andy Murray slumped to a disappointing 6-4 6-7 5-7 defeat against local favourite Jean-Rene Lisnard in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters. The Scot won the first set but lost the next as a series of leg problems started to get the better of him. He appeared to suffer with an injury to his left calf at the start of the third set before his right leg seemed to fall victim to cramps in the latter stages. Murray was playing his first match since splitting with his coach. The teenager ended his 10-month partnership with Mark Petchey last week. Murray is due back on court later on Tuesday when he plays alongside fellow Briton Tim Henman in the doubles. |
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Post by maryb on Apr 19, 2006 1:50:50 GMT 3
Aye, what a day. Marat followed by Murray. And cramp yet again! Maybe he should've listened to what Petchey was trying to get him to at least consider - playing shorter, aggressive points and not running himself into the ground. Just because he tried it once and was stranded at the net doesn't mean he should give up on it.
I hope he finds a coach that he's happy with, but he also needs to recognise that sometimes your coach might ask you to try something out that you're not comfortable with. He's only 18 - a lifetime of matches in front of him. He needs to develop his game if he's serious about a top 20 place never mind top 10.
Wonder of he'd go for somebody like Brad Gilbert? Bet there would be fireworks in the locker room with that choice.
Suppose we need to put it in perspective. He's only 18 and starting out on his career.
PS Still can't understand the comments about the crowd. There was empty seats - a lot of people hadn't turned up. Maybe the lack of numbers was an issue for some people. I thought the crowd gave a lot of support to Greg in his opening rubber despite that.
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 19, 2006 14:00:20 GMT 3
Comments on his match, were if it were not for cramp, JRL would have been off the court in 2 sets
WC)Henman/Murray d. Berdych/Nieminen 32 ret
come on Henman/Murray
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