Sir Andy Murray

[manboobs109]

6 hours ago, Parklife said:

Agree with all of it. That he lost 5 Oz open finals (4 to Djokovic and 1 to Federer), without managing to win one, particularly irks me. He was so strong at that tournament but, unfortunately for him, Djokovic is almost as dominant there as Rafa has been at RG. 

Don't think he ever really managed to master clay and get to the level he was on all other surfaces, so I'm not too disappointed he never won in Paris. However, the fact he won Masters titles on clay and got to the final in the French is a testament to his desire/determination to improve and succeed. 

Agree that he'd be in double digits if it wasn't for those 3. He's as good as all those older guys IMO. 

I am chuffed he is the Olympic king though and has something none of those other guys do. I just wish he'd won those golds for Scotland. 

Was a wee bit emotional when his career. He's given me the greatest sporting moments of my life and I'll miss him being a focal point of my tennis fandom. 

The greatest Scottish sportsman ever without a doubt. 

Fucking hell. 

[maryhilldon]

2 hours ago, Parklife said:

 

A normal boy, my age, from 20 miles up the road and he worked his way to be the best player in the world, in an era with the 3 best players of all time. 

Bit like John Higgins.

[Bluto10]

3 hours ago, Parklife said:

I regret nothing. 

A normal boy, my age, from 20 miles up the road and he worked his way to be the best player in the world, in an era with the 3 best players of all time. 

He is and always will be, my hero. 

 

he was the 4th best 

 

 

(no shame on him, the other 3 were all time legends)

 

[maryhilldon]

10 minutes ago, Bluto10 said:

 

he was the 4th best

Not the brightest are you Blutz? 

[Parklife]

8 hours ago, Bluto10 said:

 

he was the 4th best 

 

 

(no shame on him, the other 3 were all time legends)

 

Overall he was 4th best. For a spell, he was #1. 

[Reed or deed]

8 hours ago, Bluto10 said:

 

he was the 4th best 

 

 

(no shame on him, the other 3 were all time legends)

 

You’re not even no.1 in your own utility room. 

[Jocky Balboa]

On 8/3/2024 at 3:51 PM, Parklife said:

Agree with all of it. That he lost 5 Oz open finals (4 to Djokovic and 1 to Federer), without managing to win one, particularly irks me. He was so strong at that tournament but, unfortunately for him, Djokovic is almost as dominant there as Rafa has been at RG. 

Don't think he ever really managed to master clay and get to the level he was on all other surfaces, so I'm not too disappointed he never won in Paris. However, the fact he won Masters titles on clay and got to the final in the French is a testament to his desire/determination to improve and succeed. 

Agree that he'd be in double digits if it wasn't for those 3. He's as good as all those older guys IMO. 

I am chuffed he is the Olympic king though and has something none of those other guys do. I just wish he'd won those golds for Scotland. 

Was a wee bit emotional when his career. He's given me the greatest sporting moments of my life and I'll miss him being a focal point of my tennis fandom. 

The greatest Scottish sportsman ever without a doubt. 

Agreed, the Australian Open was the one I always wanted him to win the most, after five runner's up finishes. He's just unfortunate he had to contend with the 3 GOAT male players. Of course, the order of those 3 is another pub debate...

[sheepcrooky]

2 hours ago, Jocky Balboa said:

Agreed, the Australian Open was the one I always wanted him to win the most, after five runner's up finishes. He's just unfortunate he had to contend with the 3 GOAT male players. Of course, the order of those 3 is another pub debate...

Federer

Djokovic

Nadal

Sir Andy

 

In that order for me. Andy has given us some great moments, but overall not in the top 3. 

[maryhilldon]

43 minutes ago, sheepcrooky said:

Federer

Djokovic

Nadal

Sir Andy

 

In that order for me. Andy has given us some great moments, but overall not in the top 3. 

No-one is arguing he was better than those 3. 

[Jocky Balboa]

3 hours ago, sheepcrooky said:

Federer

Djokovic

Nadal

Sir Andy

 

In that order for me. Andy has given us some great moments, but overall not in the top 3. 

Yes, I agree with that order. As much as Djokovic has had an incredible run, it has to be taken into account many of his GS triumphs came after Federer (and to some extent Nadal) had passed their best.

[maryhilldon]

31 minutes ago, Jocky Balboa said:

Yes, I agree with that order. As much as Djokovic has had an incredible run, it has to be taken into account many of his GS triumphs came after Federer (and to some extent Nadal) had passed their best.

You could argue some of Federer and Nadals triumphs came before Djokovic reached his best. 

[Parklife]

Federer bottom of the big 3 ranking for me. 

Don't think it's particularly close either. He's behind them in every way statistically. 

[Don Fonte]

6 hours ago, maryhilldon said:

You could argue some of Federer and Nadals triumphs came before Djokovic reached his best. 

You could also argue Djokovic is a drug taking cheat.

[Parklife]

1 hour ago, Don Fonte said:

You could also argue *Djokovic is a drug taking cheat.

Federer*

[Jocky Balboa]

20 hours ago, maryhilldon said:

You could argue some of Federer and Nadals triumphs came before Djokovic reached his best. 

That is also true, very good point.

[jamiesd]

On 8/4/2024 at 7:45 AM, Parklife said:

Overall he was 4th best. For a spell, he was #1. 

So better than Borg? Lendl? Wilander? Edberg? Sampras? Connors?  i think not

[Parklife]

1 minute ago, jamiesd said:

So better than Borg? Lendl? Wilander? Edberg? Sampras? Connors?  i think not

You've misunderstood. The discussion was about him, Rafa, Djokovic and Federer. 

[jamiesd]

3 minutes ago, Parklife said:

You've misunderstood. The discussion was about him, Rafa, Djokovic and Federer. 

My mistake.  

[Reed or deed]

Djokovics new coach 😄

Hopefully he’s got a hidden agenda and will fuck the dirty cheating serb up. 

[The Boofon]

 

Emma Raducanu's decision costing her big time after health fears forced coach to quit

 

Emma Raducanu makes unwanted personal history after first-round Qatar Open defeat

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[The Boofon]

https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13312387/emma-raducanu-in-tears-after-being-approached-by-man-with-fixated-behaviour-at-dubai-tennis-championships
 

@Parklife you on holiday just now in Dubai by any chance?

[RAZOR]

1 hour ago, The Boofon said:

https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13312387/emma-raducanu-in-tears-after-being-approached-by-man-with-fixated-behaviour-at-dubai-tennis-championships
 

@Parklife you on holiday just now in Dubai by any chance?

WARNING: This story contains content which some readers may find distressing

What an odd world we live in. It's a bloody news article.

[dave_min]

23 minutes ago, RAZOR said:

WARNING: This story contains content which some readers may find distressing

What an odd world we live in. It's a bloody news article.

I think I’ll have to take the afternoon off work now.

[RAZOR]

1 minute ago, dave_min said:

I think I’ll have to take the afternoon off work now.

Pointless now. Just sit on the Hat for a couple of hours

[dave_min]

27 minutes ago, RAZOR said:

Pointless now. Just sit on the Hat for a couple of hours

Might try string it out for the whole rest of the week. 

[maryhilldon]

Raducanu is a massive drama queen i reckon. Hiding behind the umpire chair because she recognised a fan in the stands? Get a grip. 

[Roberto]

Go to the tennis to not watch tennis players... waste of money.

[Parklife]

8 hours ago, maryhilldon said:

Raducanu is a massive drama queen i reckon. Hiding behind the umpire chair because she recognised a fan in the stands? Get a grip. 

Yeah, that's what happened  

 

[YorkDon]

1 hour ago, Roberto said:

Go to the tennis to not watch tennis players... waste of money.

True, but getting your cock out and waving at the players just isn’t cricket, or tennis evidently…

 

[Roberto]

1 hour ago, YorkDon said:

True, but getting your cock out and waving at the players just isn’t cricket, or tennis evidently…

 

Female players were once stabbed on court back in the day.

Count themselves lucky these modern day players.