Rio Olympics Official Thread - Men's Tennis

[Moxie]

DATE: 4-16 August 2016
SURFACE: Hard
2012 MEDALISTS: Gold: Andy Murrary (GBR); Silver: Roger Federer (SWI) ; Bronze: Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG)

About Rio

Rio de Janeiro is likely the most beautifully situated major city in the world. Its verdant mountains cascade to wide white beaches. It is the second-largest city and GDP in Brazil. "Cariocas," as the people of Rio are called, have an inclination to be easy-going, but their city is as dramatic as their landscape. The tourism and upper-class life of the beach areas contrasts with the extreme poverty of the favelas. But Rio is a city that offers much to be enjoyed: music, Carnaval, capirinhas, and some of the nicest people you're ever likely to meet. Vinicius de Moraes is its poet-laureate.

Tourism Guide:

 

[britbox]

 

[Mastoor]

I'll ignore the Olympics for many reasons, but I'll have a look in the end hoping No1e will improve his top 10 wins count.

 

[isabelle]

I'll ignore the Olympics for many reasons, but I'll have a look in the end hoping No1e will improve his top 10 wins count.

are you afraid of Zika ?

 

[britbox]

Wawrinka pulls out of Rio Games due to injury - Swiss Tennis

From uk.reuters.com - Today, 6:15 AM

Switzerland's world number four Stan Wawrinka has pulled out the tennis competition at the Rio Olympics because of injury, he said in a statement to the Swiss Tennis Federation on Tuesday.

 

[britbox]

Kuerten talks about the withdrawal of Federer, predicts Djokovic/Murray final.

 

[Carol]

It's official, Rafa will play singles and doubles at Rio Olympics. Hope he has done the best decision but..... we'll see :scratch:

 

[Carol]

Kuerten talks about the withdrawal of Federer, predicts Djokovic/Murray final.

I think it will be a very good oportunity for Muzz winning his second Gold Medal or Novak his first one

 

[Carol]

 

[britbox]

Murray relishes 'different' atmosphere in Rio

From uk.reuters.com - Today, 10:39 PM

Adjusting quickly to the Olympic atmosphere and its unfamiliar environment will be key for Andy Murray as he bids to defend the title he won in London four years ago, the world number two has said.

 

[britbox]

Nadal ready to play in all three events in Rio

From uk.reuters.com - Today, 10:41 PM

Spain's Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will compete in all three tennis events at the Rio Olympics despite being not at his best after being sidelined with a wrist injury since May.

 

[britbox]

^ Looks like Rafa is going to play the box set...

 

[isabelle]

Nadal is not very careful..but it's his choice, hope his body can stand the pace

 

[Tennis Fan]

It's official, Rafa will play singles and doubles at Rio Olympics. Hope he has done the best decision but..... we'll see :scratch:

I know. I was hoping he'd pull out, but, oh well. Maybe he just needs the competition.

 

[britbox]

Tennis champion Murray to carry British flag

From uk.reuters.com - Today, 9:49 AM

Andy Murray, who won the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon four years ago, will carry the British flag at Friday's Opening Ceremony in Rio, the British Olympic Association said on Wednesday.

 

[Mastoor]

are you afraid of Zika ?

I am afraid of all the viruses, aren't you?

 

[Carol]

I know. I was hoping he'd pull out, but, oh well. Maybe he just needs the competition.

He does need to play, he was two months without hitting one single ball and whatever can play now it's going to help him to find the game as a good training for the next tournaments. His best wish is to carry the Spanish flag, Federer and Novak already did it for their countries. He missed the Olympics 2012 , now he has the opportunity to do it and looking him as a flag-bearer will make me to feel very proud

 

[Moxie]

I am afraid of all the viruses, aren't you?

Since neither of you is going to Rio, what are you afraid of?

 

[Moxie]

He does need to play, he was two months without hitting one single ball and whatever can play now it's going to help him to find the game as a good training for the next tournaments. His best wish is to carry the Spanish flag, Federer and Novak already did it for their countries. He missed the Olympics 2012 , now he has the opportunity to do it and looking him as a flag-bearer will make me to feel very proud

I'm also one who hopes he doesn't over-do it too quickly, but doubles isn't much more than a regular hit-around, so I don't mind about that. And I agree why he wanted to go...he was supposed to carry the Spanish flag in 2012, and had to bow out. It's an honor he wouldn't pass up a second time. I hope he has a great time, and that the wrist is ready.

 

[Carol]

I am afraid of all the viruses, aren't you?

That stupid mosquito is already in others countries, including US