WTA News and Gossip 2022

[Hailz]

He wouldn’t be the first. And he has never been 100% in love with or dedicated to the sport.

The Aussies seem to want to retire early from the game. Just look at Ash Barty.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Aussies seem to want to retire early from the game. Just look at Ash Barty.

Hey watch it and get your facts straight about Ash okay

 

[Moxie]

The Aussies seem to want to retire early from the game. Just look at Ash Barty.

In fairness, their home is far away and the tennis life is peripatetic. I feel like the pandemic break gave a few antipodeans something to think about in terms of how much more they want to do it.

 

[Hailz]

Hey watch it and get your facts straight about Ash okay

I am not saying she is anything like Nick because she certainly is not, but she did retire from the game early.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In fairness, their home is far away and the tennis life is peripatetic. I feel like the pandemic break gave a few antipodeans something to think about in terms of how much more they want to do it.

That was just a small issue for Ash, with the pandemic as you know she took a year because of COVID and travel, though to her credit came back on the tour and we all witnessed what Ash accomlished

 

[Moxie]

That was just a small issue for Ash, with the pandemic as you know she took a year because of COVID and travel, though to her credit came back on the tour and we all witnessed what Ash accomlished

No one is talking against what she accomplished. Just trying to be empathetic about why she and Nick, for example, might not want to stay long on the tour. Far from home.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

No one is talking against what she accomplished. Just trying to be empathetic about why she and Nick, for example, might not want to stay long on the tour. Far from home.

I know that okay but there was more going on in Ash's life.I have been in discussion about Ash when she left and retired. I have given my thoughts.

 

[Moxie]

So as not to distract from the USO thread, but I have a question: how come people freak out when men wear sleeveless shirts, or the shorts get shorter, and it bothers NO ONE that women essentially wear bathing suits with tiny little skirts at the bottom? Mostly they wear kind of tank tops, and even cleavage features often. No one blinks. Oh, though when Serena wore a cat suit at the French, they ended up banning it it. Too little skin? Just curious what people think about all that.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

There will be a new tennis tournament at the start of the season in Australia.The United Cup, ( similar to the Hopman Cup), will replace the ATP Cup., offering top women and men the opportunity to represent their countries together.

 

[Moxie]

There will be a new tennis tournament at the start of the season in Australia.The United Cup, ( similar to the Hopman Cup), will replace the ATP Cup., offering top women and men the opportunity to represent their countries together.

Hmm. Is it necessary? Or maybe we could just have the Hopman Cup?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hmm. Is it necessary? Or maybe we could just have the Hopman Cup?

The Hopman Cup was held in Perth, so I think they needed to give it a name change, it is the same format as the Hopman Cup

 

[Moxie]

The Hopman Cup was held in Perth, so I think they needed to give it a name change, it is the same format as the Hopman Cup

If it's essentially the Hopman Cup, why give it a new name? What has changed?

 

[kskate2]

The Hopman Cup was held in Perth, so I think they needed to give it a name change, it is the same format as the Hopman Cup

Was Harry Hopman from Perth MM?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Was Harry Hopman from Perth MM?

No he was born in Sydney

 

[Hoergren]

I know that sometimes I've misunderstood things and sometimes you've misunderstood me - language differencies and how you understand things differ from local and cultural traditions, and sayings are the worst. Her is an example of Danish sayings translated directly into English and then explained below. So if you're ready for a little laugh -go ahead - have a nice day

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Simona Halep has broken up with her husband billionaire Toni Juruc, they married a year ago.
( BTW Juruc has been married 3 times before, he was much older than Halep as well maybe she likes a father figure)

 

[Hailz]

Also saw today looking over the matches played today once I got home from school is my favorite Junior player Liv Hovde who won the Wimbledon Junior Title lost in 3 sets to Britain's Ranah Akua Stoiber . Hovde was the #3 seeded player in the tournament. Liv will become my favorite player in the WTA once she goes onto the big tour . She will be turning 17 at the end of October and she is an awesome player.

 

[Hailz]

Caty McNally and Taylor Townsend are into the SF's of the Women's Doubles. Caty is also still alive in the QF's of the Mixed Doubles.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Simona Halep has broken up with her husband billionaire Toni Juruc, they married a year ago.
( BTW Juruc has been married 3 times before, he was much older than Halep as well maybe she likes a father figure)

What .. I hope that the brotha made her sign a prenup

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What .. I hope that the brotha made her sign a prenup

Well they were suppose to have a ceremony ina church in November, cause they had a civil ceremony, she wanted to have children,he had children from previous marriages, wasnt keen to have any more kids.I would think they would have a pre nup