Futtocks Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I've just been reminded that GB's Joe Salisbury has won the men's and mixed doubles titles at the US Open this year, so this has already been a good tournament for the Brits. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Raducanu wasn't even in the main draw for the tournament, so has played an extra week of qualifiers. Now she's close to winning a Grand Slam title without dropping a set... and demoting Kris Radlinski to #2 in my (admittedly short) list of favourite Radders. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Also, GB's Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett have won the wheelchair title. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 And Raducanu wins. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Blood, sweat and tears of joy. She's just become one of the hottest properties in sport. Oh, and she passed her A Levels too, apparently. 2 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Blood, sweat and tears of joy. She's just become one of the hottest properties in sport. Oh, and she passed her A Levels too, apparently. Genuinely unbelievable - from relatively nowhere to right up there as one of the most famous sports personalities on Earth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Brilliant display and fantastic temperament when adversity came her way. Delighted for her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) I think that cheque also gives her the highest earnings of any British female sports star. Nice to see Virginia Wade in the crowd, and Emma's got some sort of inspirational rapport with Tim Henman going on too. Linking with generations of former players. Edited September 11, 2021 by Futtocks Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 That must go down as the best result for a British sports competitor. 18 years old,came through qualifiers,won the title. Absolutely amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 SPOTY sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 They’ll be rejoicing in ‘Barnes’ and ‘Richmond ‘ and other Home Counties hotspots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, GUBRATS said: SPOTY sorted Definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogdance Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 What an incredible achievement, well done Emma ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC77 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Futtocks said: I think that cheque also gives her the highest earnings of any British female sports star. Nice to see Virginia Wade in the crowd, and Emma's got some sort of inspirational rapport with Tim Henman going on too. Linking with generations of former players. Never seen him look so nervous as in that last game she had. 3 hours ago, moorside roughyed said: That must go down as the best result for a British sports competitor. 18 years old,came through qualifiers,won the title. Absolutely amazing. One of the best results for anyone. Her second event, plays ten rounds and doesn’t lose a set to win the whole thing. It’s unprecedented. Can’t ever recall a career go from zero to 100 in a matter of weeks. She has won a slam and has yet to feature in the main draw. It was also the manner in which she won it. It was unflappable dominance throughout. Way before my time but Pele winning the World Cup as a 17 year old and scoring twice in the final is another quick-fire humongous success that springs to mind. Olga Korbut as a 17 year old winning the floor event at the Olympics and redefining gymnastics is possibly another (tho gymnastics is a very young people’s event, so not really that out of the ordinary for her age). 1 hour ago, clogdance said: What an incredible achievement, well done Emma ! Her display is the result of being in a sport that has given women a fair chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Phenomenal achievement. I hope she has a good support network though. She will be a media darling until they turn on her, Meghan Markle style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Mark S said: Phenomenal achievement. I hope she has a good support network though. She will be a media darling until they turn on her, Meghan Markle style. They're already done the turning on her to an extent - with Piers Morgan leading the charge calling her a choker. (He obviously has found a way of making this result all about him and how he was right.) 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 hours ago, DC77 said: Never seen him look so nervous as in that last game she had. One of the best results for anyone. Her second event, plays ten rounds and doesn’t lose a set to win the whole thing. It’s unprecedented. Can’t ever recall a career go from zero to 100 in a matter of weeks. She has won a slam and has yet to feature in the main draw. It was also the manner in which she won it. It was unflappable dominance throughout. Way before my time but Pele winning the World Cup as a 17 year old and scoring twice in the final is another quick-fire humongous success that springs to mind. Olga Korbut as a 17 year old winning the floor event at the Olympics and redefining gymnastics is possibly another (tho gymnastics is a very young people’s event, so not really that out of the ordinary for her age). Her display is the result of being in a sport that has given women a fair chance... ... and invested seriously in youth development. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 What a remarkable achievement. In my view, she's going to need protection from the sort of stress she'll never have had from just playing. Sure, Morgan is a #### ####### ##### but this thread is not the place to exploit Raducanu just to have a go at Morgan. What Morgan actually posted was.“From Wimbledon choker to US Open champion in 3 months…. never seen a more brilliant illustration of mental strength & resilience than @EmmaRaducanu’s win. That’s what elite sport is all about – facing up to loss/adversity & going again with no whining & steely determination.” She has faced up to loss/adversity. She has gone again with no whining. She has steely determination. She clearly is no choker, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 46 minutes ago, JohnM said: What Morgan actually posted was ... "I've been totally vindicated. She took my advice and won." 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, gingerjon said: "I've been totally vindicated. She took my advice and won." Navratilova on the Andrew Marr show , " we've seen criticism of her previously , I'd just say to them STFU , you don't know what your taking about " 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Plus she's been charming a very big potential audience with this. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 And, in case you didn't like her enough already... 2 4 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Futtocks said: And, in case you didn't like her enough already... For all you people out there with twitter accounts get on there and give the a#####e Morgan plenty of stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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