2021 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

From Christopher Clarey,

Djokovic says he is not sure to take part in the Olympics,says he is disappointed by news on lack of fans and restrictions in the village.

"I will have to think about it,but right now I'm a little bit divided".

 

[Carol]

Good practice with Davidovich. I hope Rafa plays In Washington well and healthy physically and mentally and even much better the USO

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good practice with Davidovich. I hope Rafa plays In Washington well and healthy physically and mentally and even much better the USO

Carol,he has been practicing for weeks on the HC at his academy,the videos I watching he is moving well.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

7 of the 9 USOpen series events will use Hake-Eye line-calling on all courts in 2021,
Alanta
Washington
Toronto
Montreal
Cincinnati
Winston-Salem
Cleveland.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

This is no surprise. But, Novak has already officially qualified for the WTF.

If the cut is made today the remaining 7 players in order are as follows: Tits, Matteo, Rublev, Sasha, Med, Rafa and Hubi.

But, there will be lots of twists and turns over the next four months.

 

[tented]

It’s so odd to see Roger’s name so low in the race for the World Tour Final:

 

[Fiero425]

This is no surprise. But, Novak has already officially qualified for the WTF.

If the cut is made today the remaining 7 players in order are as follows: Tits, Matteo, Rublev, Sasha, Med, Rafa and Hubi.

But, there will be lots of twists and turns over the next four months.

But somehow he hasn't officially been anointed YE #1! Hard to believe with 3 majors under his belt! That is SICK AF IMO! So reminiscent of 2016 when Djokovic had 2 majors, a USO final, and 4 Masters wins, but still wound up 2nd to Murray! This needs to be fixed, maybe give more points for the majors! In the old days this would never have happened! BJK was unofficially #2 in '75 due to her winning Wimbledon before her retirement! That couldn't happen today!

 

[Jelenafan]

But somehow he hasn't officially been anointed YE #1! Hard to believe with 3 majors under his belt! That is SICK AF IMO! So reminiscent of 2016 when Djokovic had 2 majors, a USO final, and 4 Masters wins, but still wound up 2nd to Murray! This needs to be fixed, maybe give more points for the majors! In the old days this would never have happened! BJK was unofficially #2 in '75 due to her winning Wimbledon before her retirement! That couldn't happen today!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Vasek Pospil has received a WC ATP 1000 National Bank Open,Toronto

Masks to be worn at all times.( except when seated for the purpose of eating and consuming of beverages)
Fans may be required to have their temperature taken before entering the site.
Drinks and basic food items will be available via in-seat service.All food and beverage will be made through the official National Bank app and delivered to your seat.
Bringing your own food and drink is highly encouraged
Ticket holders will have access to Centre Court only.

 

[Mile]

Djoker goes to Olympics, he said that to 6-year fan from Japan.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak said 'hopefully I will see you in Japan at the Olympics my friend',Novak was wishing the fan 'a Happy Birthday 6th Birthday'.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Citi Open,ATP Washington,announced good news for both spectators and players today,

1. National Park Service approved a return to 100% fan capacity

2.Because of the above,prize money for players was increased by $750,000 to be restored to pre-pandemic levels.

 

[Mile]

I also read Rafa will be on huge mission to stop Djoker for 21st on USO. This might be a very nervous competition. But i think, as was also said here, that Rafa will lose before to met Djoker. I got that feeling too. I think a gold from Tokyo (if participated) or USO would be a huge success for Djoker.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jack Sock with 2 WCs into next week's ATP250 Alanta tournament
-singles
-doubles (with Nick Kyrgios)

 

[the AntiPusher]

Jack Sock with 2 WCs into next week's ATP250 Alanta tournament
-singles
-doubles (with Nick Kyrgios)

I thought they renamed it the John Isner's Classic.. jajaja

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Brad Gilbert on players and vaccination's.

'Way to many players still unvaccinated,hopefully the tours are going to do better job this summer,have availability at every event,not to mention incentives for players that are vaccinated and strict rules for players not vaccinated.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Brad Gilbert on players and vaccination's.

'Way to many players still unvaccinated,hopefully the tours are going to do better job this summer,have availability at every event,not to mention incentives for players that are vaccinated and strict rules for players not vaccinated.

They should give three attempts on each serve for vaccinated players.

 

[tennisville]

Brad Gilbert on players and vaccination's.

'Way to many players still unvaccinated,hopefully the tours are going to do better job this summer,have availability at every event,not to mention incentives for players that are vaccinated and strict rules for players not vaccinated.

The problem I feel is that the UK and the US have got an amazing vaccination program. Many countries in the world do not have that and it is unfair for the players. Tennis is a global sport and not a sport played only by UK and US players. People in the UK and US should realize that the world is not how they see outside their window

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Normally Tornoto ATP 1000 will be a 56 player draw (with top 8 players getting first round bye). But, I see that it has been shortened this year. It is going to be a 48 players draw (with top 16 players getting first round bye).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The problem I feel is that the UK and the US have got an amazing vaccination program. Many countries in the world do not have that and it is unfair for the players. Tennis is a global sport and not a sport played only by UK and US players. People in the UK and US should realize that the world is not how they see outside their window

This year the WTA had free vaccines in Charleston tennis tournament (clay) which I thought was a great idea.
Seeing the HC season is upon us and in the mainly in the USA,it would be beneficial if it would be possible,to offer vaccines for players both in the WTA and ATP tournaments..
We are now seeing this Delta strain of COVID which is air borne and is spreading quickly,here in Sydney we are in lock down and I am back in ICU with patients,young mind you,in their 20s and 30s with this strain.,with no underlying health issues.Melbourne has also gone into lock down with this Delta strain as well.
BTW even if you have had COVID that does not mean you are Immune to this virus,that is the latest medical advice
Of course you can still get COVID if vaccinated,though the side effects are not as bad
There are reports in the USA of this Delta strain
In England there have been out breaks of this Delta strain ( my daughter lives there and seeing they have come out of a very hard lock down,there have been rising cases).