2022 ATP General News

[Fiero425]

Thanks Carol, from what I am reading from other tennis journalists who were also present watching Rafa in his first practice session, he looked much better than he did in Rome against Shapo, moving freely, also Uncle Toni made a surprise visit to Rafa's first practice. Rafa was hitting with Jaume Munar.
Also, one of the Clown Princes aka Tsitsipas came up to Rafa after his session was over

Stefano might be trying to explain and backtrack off article where he proclaimed so much respect for Novak; the smartest pro out there!

- - https://fulloaded.co.za/stefanos-ts...0Xk_Iuys1nxWS6Aa8VGbH68YI4hYbNAXhIxJP00BInuMQ - -

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stefano might be trying to explain and backtrack off article where he proclaimed so much respect for Novak; the smartest pro out there!

- - https://fulloaded.co.za/stefanos-ts...0Xk_Iuys1nxWS6Aa8VGbH68YI4hYbNAXhIxJP00BInuMQ - -

LOL! who takes any notice of the Clown Princes quite frankly.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I love the new quote inside Chatrier
" Victory Belongs To The Most Tenacious"
On the opposite side it is in French.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Peter Polanski is the new coach for Shapovalov, Jamie Delgado is no longer working with him ( Ilya Ivasha defeated Shapo 64 67(2) 63 at the Geneva Open today).

 

[Moxie]

I love the new quote inside Chatrier
" Victory Belongs To The Most Tenacious"
On the opposite side it is in French.

Maybe they figure they can get away with that as their tribute to Rafa. Would be a backhanded compliment worthy of them.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Here you can see better how he is moving

The King of Clay returns to his kingdom.

The most important thing is that he is able to manage his foot the 1st week.

 

[the AntiPusher]

LOL! who takes any notice of the Clown Princes quite frankly.

Pegasus is a dumbass. Has he ever heard of Roger Federer, John McEnroe or Jimmy Connors plus Uncle Toni Nadal ex protege.. jajaja

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Roland Garos draw will take place 19th May at 7.00pm. local time

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Roland Garos Update:
Out Struff
In: LL

 

[10isfan]

Ignore the single “R” above, Moxie.

 

[Fiero425]

Roland Garros draw will take place 19th May at 7.00pm. local time

Nadal's draw looks a little tough with old man Wawrinka in the 2nd Rd. (if he makes it), Fognini, & FAA potentially! Upsets will happen though!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nadal's draw looks a little tough with old man Wawrinka in the 2nd Rd. (if he makes it), Fognini, & FAA potentially! Upsets will happen though!

Remember a draw is on paper only.,upsets can happen to anyone including the No 1 player.

 

[Fiero425]

Remember a draw is on paper only upsets can happen to anyone including the #1 player.

More than likely one or both Nadovic might get upset B4 QF! A few years ago I would think it unfathomable, but anything's possible as they age out!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

More than likely one or both Nadovic might get upset B4 QF! A few years ago I would think it unfathomable, but anything's possible as they age out!

We shall see

 

[rafanoy1992]

It is OFFICIAL: There will be NO ranking points to gain on the ATP Tour at this year's Wimbledon.

Now, I am not sure if the 2021 points will be dropped or will remain until next year.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It is OFFICIAL: There will be NO ranking points to gain on the ATP Tour at this year's Wimbledon.

You beat me to it I was just going to post the same lol!
I happen to agree with the decision.I am also waiting for the WTA to take the same stance as the ATP

 

[rafanoy1992]

It looks like the 2021 Wimbledon ranking points will be drop meaning that if Djokovic loses in the QF at RG, then he will be at 5,040 points at the end of Wimbledon. He will still be in the Top 8 after Wimbledon. Now, if he can't play the US Open, then he will be out of the Top 10. Crazy times...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It looks like the 2021 Wimbledon ranking points will be drop meaning that if Djokovic loses in the QF at RG, then he will be at 5,040 points at the end of Wimbledon. He will still be in the Top 8 after Wimbledon. Now, if he can't play the US Open, then he will be out of the Top 10. Crazy times...

It will also hurt Novak's efforts to retain No 1 ranking, Novak the defending champion at Wimbledon stands to lose 2,000 points.
No 2 Medvedev and No 3 Zverev each only stand to lose 180 points making the fourth round.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The ITF also withdraws ranking points for Wimbledon juniors and wheelchair.

 

[rafanoy1992]

It will also hurt Novak's efforts to retain No 1 ranking, Novak the defending champion at Wimbledon stands to lose 2,000 points.
No 2 Medvedev and No 3 Zverev each only stand to lose 180 points making the fourth round.

Basically, Medvedev and Zverev will be the number 1 and number 2 rank players in the world after Wimbledon.

As for Nadal, if he wins RG, then he will be ranked number 3 after Wimbledon.