8 minutes ago, Robbie said:

 

A great start to the year just as he ended 2023, Draper will face Czech Jiri Lehecka in his second successive ATP final, having ended 2023 as runner-up to Adrian Mannarino at the Sofia Open.

Joe Salisbury & his partner Rajeev Ram reach the Adelaide Doubles final with a fine win.

 

Another title for Alfie Hewett.

 

This is another area I need to educate myself on, as I don't know many tennis players, but I do like to watch it. It would be nice if we had more than Andy Murray competing for grand slams, but we put way too much pressure on talent. Emma Raducanu is a prime example of this.

I'm also pleased to see the tweet about Alfie Hewett.

Someone can correct me, but I believe it was Alfie who did that powerful video about treating him the same and not criticising disabled athletes for being boring.

Joe and Rajeev have won the Adelaide Doubles Title, their 15th title together. Well done guys.

 

Great week for Jack Draper as he ends as runner up in Adelaide.

 

 

 

Brit Watch Wheelchair Tennis.

 

andy murray has gone down hill a lot with his performance, i dont follow a lot of tennis but i used to like watching murray. last time i did he was very predictable and very much outplayed.

 

 

 

 

Defeat for Dan Evans in the 1st round

 

Lucy joins fellow Brits in the Wheelchair Singles Quarter Finals at Australian Open.

 

 

 

Joe Salisbury and his partner up and running at the Australian Open.

 

Australian Open 2024: Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Jack Draper & Cameron Norrie play

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68002778

It’s great to see Emma Raducanu back in action at the Australian Open. After her surgeries, it’s encouraging to hear that she feels comfortable and trusts her body.

On 15/01/2024 at 16:25, liampie said:

andy murray has gone down hill a lot with his performance, i dont follow a lot of tennis but i used to like watching murray. last time i did he was very predictable and very much outplayed.

Andy had a big hip problem at the end of 2016 and it got worse in 2017. He had two operations the last one being resurfacing of his hip. Normally this would have been career ending, but Andy proved them all wrong. His comeback has been fraught with setbacks but he managed to get back up to the middle forties in the rankings, but he is slower than at his peak and this has not helped him. I think he'll retire after Wimbledon this year.

Cam Norrie comes from 2 sets down to reach the 3rd Round.

 

A win for Henry Patten and his Partner in the Australian Open Men's Doubles.

 

Brit watch summing up the day.

Cameron Norrie won his 2nd round match to advance to the 3rd round, however, Katie Boulter, Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu lost their 2nd round matches today leaving Norrie the only Brit left in the Singles.

Alfie Hewett into the Wheelchair Australian Open Final.

 

So Cam Norrie is the last Brit in the Singles draw. He plays 12th seed Ruud in the 3rd round. It will be a tough match for Cam as his recent form hasn't been good and he's already had two tough matches to contend with to get this far 

I believe the best chance for Brit success will come in the men's Doubles  with Salisbury and Ram who won the title in 2020.

Will continue to keep you up to date with Brit results.

 

Edited January 18, 20241 yr by Robbie