I think the once that never experience being in a slam can get a chance to feel what's it's like just like coco in 2019 now look where she is 6yrs later 7titles with a slam and #3 in the world maybe there is a child out there who is good but have not been recognize
her best results at the French were QF finishes in 2010 and 2017 and she only won one slam and reached number 1 before she won the slam. Sorry but Caroline doesnt really have heightened accolades for that. At least Venus reached one of the finals and Simona won the damn tournament.
Good point as Simona made two finals Jelena and Sloane, I love Woz but she can’t be that shocked 😳 like seriously shes winless against all of this current top 10??
💯 great catch exactly… another 3 set thriller she even beat Sloane in the R16 that year. Great point as if they won’t give Simona a WC who’s played very well in France 🇫🇷 Caroline needs a really good argument to get one …as protocol is not even on her side
I don't think the 'Sir' bit carries much sway with the French, the Americans or the Aussies. However he knows it's such a slog to get back anywhere near the level he was at.
Very true as well as some other good names, it’s also good for the local economy and the true fans to see a great player and it helps the young players create memories and experiences they’ll never forget
it's an Olympic year. Caroline and Emma are potential threat to 2 French players to make the Olympic cut ( top 56) . If Osaka (likely) or Kerber enters top 56 after the FO, Caroline is going to the Olympics. If both, Emma is going to the Olympics too!
In Simone Halep's case, the drug event alone rules her out in the eyes of a lot of fans and opinion would always be split, and like the others we're talking of here, she has money beyond the dreams of ordinary players and fans who at the end of the day, pay the wages. Naomi Osaka has also been also taking wildcards that might go to lesser players so she's taken advantage too. Emma is not moaning about Roland Garros not giving her a wildcard. Given her return from injury and the impending switch to grass, she's chosen to take her tennis elsewhere at this time. I think she considers her chances on the grass to be better overall to increase her points in the long term. Personally, I'm quite disappointed not to see her in Paris, but I'm not disappointed in her decision. It's a gamble but going into qualifying at Roland Garros at this time is also a gamble for her. It's clearly not about the money in her case (long term money maybe 😇). Unlike Caroline's team, she's not claiming she's entitled to a Wildcard.
By the way, after Wimbledon, I totally agree that Emma should be earning her own points as should all the other big names. However like Coco Gauff she did have great first tournament there, going out with an age related physical condition (for want of a better description).. Wildcards in slams are generally for home players to give up-and-coming youngsters a pay day and exposure and because the home fans want to see them at their home slam. As for the few wildcards that go to non-nationals, I remember Novak's old coach 'Goran Ivanisevic' a grass court specialist getting a wildcard in 2001 when he was ranked 121. He won the tournament.
Well said, “if you’re a tennis player …just play tennis” great point the local players need that boast of exposure and funds to help propel them, most see Sachia is unexpected but she is technically a native of France as she was a young star abroad to jump start her career
I agree that no player is entitled. These 4 slams are our Blue-Ribbon events and like golf, there is qualifying available. The exception in golf is for ex-winners who get a free entry for life, though the effect is minimised due to the initial size of the field
Did you notice that when Emma Raducanu came back from those operations recently and played some sublime tennis in the BJK cup beating Garcia then Parry on their chosen surface (indoor clay) then followed up with a decent performance in Stuttgart against Kerber and Iga. What happened next?? She fluffed badly against Carle in Madrid What happened next ?? She was called out by of all the people her BJK captain and long term mentor. It was Anne Keothavong who told her (in so many words) that of all the things you do, You don't ever check out during a match if you want to be a champion. As they say, it takes those who are closest to you to tell you the truth at times. And not scared to say it openly. Emma is intelligent and can take the criticism and use the lesson, I think.
@@TennisinaMinute She didn't do the junior circuit to the extent that many of her peers did and her parents ensured she was an AAA* student while other kids were out on the pro-tour putting tennis first. Hence I think her flunk in 4th round at Wimbledon just weeks after her exams was due to a lack of endurance, a lack of sufficient fitness for the level and a young head on young shoulders. So she arrived on the tour unprepared for what she needed to know but was able to free-swing in every match at the US Open, clearly taking each day as it came and loving every minute of it, even the final (hence the much used phrase 'Fairy-tale of New York'). Emma clearly had none of the expectation levels that people like young Leylah's dad had put on her shoulders in that final. I listened to Leylah's dad Jorge on a podcast the morning after the final. He is very measured and thoughtful generally. Emma's dad seemed to be the one who decided she should get rid of her coach immediately after the final. I think that's what was wrong with Emma till very recently and now those around her seem to be accepting more wisdom from others. Getting rid of that coach so soon reminded me of a gambler keeping all the chips on red every time the wheel spins (and why not because it had always worked before). 🙃 Only in the past couple of weeks did it come out that her parents drove her tennis and her academic efforts as many parents do. Emma has stayed very balanced and likeable as an individual through everything.
@@TennisinaMinute Emma had entered Nottingham on June 10th as her next tournament so her next training block will be much longer on this particular surface in preparation for Wimbledon and hence, should tell us a lot about what her long term future may look like.
You're supposed to favour home players it what the USA the French and the Aussies do. Why do you think Cornet is in? And Henman never got a wildcard. And Garcia in the 2nd round of Wimbledon good grass court performer that she is. Why let the facts get in the way of a good story 😁
What good for the goose is good for the gander if some can do it why the others can't they get enough wild card let them work for it now 128 people playing to qualified right now
Leyla is out their grinding. I root for her every time. I have so much respect for her. I think about Agassi when he was making his comeback, he dropped to the lower level tournaments to get in shape and get better. If you are really serious about your comeback play. Go get it! Emma barely plays. I do think she is so talented but why does she not want to play? Emma is too young of a player to be like this Rybakina complains way too much. I do not think she enjoys the sport as much as the other young ladies.
I agree with you about Leylah's great work ethic, I just wonder about her scope for improvement as a player. Not sure what the plan is from her team. I don't think she's played better than in the US open final where she did little wrong.
Great questions, what you do think? I think she became such a big star ⭐️ she expects the vip treatment now I watched her on the ITF for 6 months straight …now it’s like she doesn’t want to play any lower tournament…strange
@@Ruby-dk3tw Agreed. I think her small frame and weak 2nd serve will make it difficult for her. That is why I thought Emma had a higher upside. Her game says I can be in the top 10, but her mindset says no.
@@TennisinaMinute Her head got real big. But I thought she would be more humbled once she was not winning matches like she should. When Coco lost in the 1st round in Wimbledon it drover her to work even harder . Not so much for Emma.
Did Woz deserve a Wild card or as some suggest is she showing an entitled demeanor ❓
I think the once that never experience being in a slam can get a chance to feel what's it's like just like coco in 2019 now look where she is 6yrs later 7titles with a slam and #3 in the world maybe there is a child out there who is good but have not been recognize
her best results at the French were QF finishes in 2010 and 2017 and she only won one slam and reached number 1 before she won the slam. Sorry but Caroline doesnt really have heightened accolades for that. At least Venus reached one of the finals and Simona won the damn tournament.
Good point as Simona made two finals Jelena and Sloane, I love Woz but she can’t be that shocked 😳 like seriously shes winless against all of this current top 10??
@@TennisinaMinute Simona made three finals, there was one Vs Sharapova
💯 great catch exactly… another 3 set thriller she even beat Sloane in the R16 that year. Great point as if they won’t give Simona a WC who’s played very well in France 🇫🇷 Caroline needs a really good argument to get one …as protocol is not even on her side
Andy Murray has just played an ITF tournament to get ready for clay and he’s Sir Andy Murray
I don't think the 'Sir' bit carries much sway with the French, the Americans or the Aussies. However he knows it's such a slog to get back anywhere near the level he was at.
Very true as well as some other good names, it’s also good for the local economy and the true fans to see a great player and it helps the young players create memories and experiences they’ll never forget
The Big 4 ❤️
it's an Olympic year. Caroline and Emma are potential threat to 2 French players to make the Olympic cut ( top 56) . If Osaka (likely) or Kerber enters top 56 after the FO, Caroline is going to the Olympics. If both, Emma is going to the Olympics too!
Good point ❤️❤️
In Simone Halep's case, the drug event alone rules her out in the eyes of a lot of fans and opinion would always be split, and like the others we're talking of here, she has money beyond the dreams of ordinary players and fans who at the end of the day, pay the wages. Naomi Osaka has also been also taking wildcards that might go to lesser players so she's taken advantage too. Emma is not moaning about Roland Garros not giving her a wildcard. Given her return from injury and the impending switch to grass, she's chosen to take her tennis elsewhere at this time. I think she considers her chances on the grass to be better overall to increase her points in the long term. Personally, I'm quite disappointed not to see her in Paris, but I'm not disappointed in her decision. It's a gamble but going into qualifying at Roland Garros at this time is also a gamble for her. It's clearly not about the money in her case (long term money maybe 😇). Unlike Caroline's team, she's not claiming she's entitled to a Wildcard.
Osaka has PR it’s different
@@endogenetic for RG yes but she's taken wildcards this season
She’s called Carowhine for a reason
Oh my 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️
By the way, after Wimbledon, I totally agree that Emma should be earning her own points as should all the other big names. However like Coco Gauff she did have great first tournament there, going out with an age related physical condition (for want of a better description).. Wildcards in slams are generally for home players to give up-and-coming youngsters a pay day and exposure and because the home fans want to see them at their home slam. As for the few wildcards that go to non-nationals, I remember Novak's old coach 'Goran Ivanisevic' a grass court specialist getting a wildcard in 2001 when he was ranked 121. He won the tournament.
Well said, “if you’re a tennis player …just play tennis” great point the local players need that boast of exposure and funds to help propel them, most see Sachia is unexpected but she is technically a native of France as she was a young star abroad to jump start her career
Extensive exposition, thank you!
Yw ❤️❤️ thanks for always liking and supporting
I agree that no player is entitled. These 4 slams are our Blue-Ribbon events and like golf, there is qualifying available. The exception in golf is for ex-winners who get a free entry for life, though the effect is minimised due to the initial size of the field
Did you notice that when Emma Raducanu came back from those operations recently and played some sublime tennis in the BJK cup beating Garcia then Parry on their chosen surface (indoor clay) then followed up with a decent performance in Stuttgart against Kerber and Iga. What happened next?? She fluffed badly against Carle in Madrid What happened next ?? She was called out by of all the people her BJK captain and long term mentor. It was Anne Keothavong who told her (in so many words) that of all the things you do, You don't ever check out during a match if you want to be a champion. As they say, it takes those who are closest to you to tell you the truth at times. And not scared to say it openly. Emma is intelligent and can take the criticism and use the lesson, I think.
I think so, what would you say is the issue with Emma?
@@TennisinaMinute She didn't do the junior circuit to the extent that many of her peers did and her parents ensured she was an AAA* student while other kids were out on the pro-tour putting tennis first. Hence I think her flunk in 4th round at Wimbledon just weeks after her exams was due to a lack of endurance, a lack of sufficient fitness for the level and a young head on young shoulders. So she arrived on the tour unprepared for what she needed to know but was able to free-swing in every match at the US Open, clearly taking each day as it came and loving every minute of it, even the final (hence the much used phrase 'Fairy-tale of New York'). Emma clearly had none of the expectation levels that people like young Leylah's dad had put on her shoulders in that final. I listened to Leylah's dad Jorge on a podcast the morning after the final. He is very measured and thoughtful generally.
Emma's dad seemed to be the one who decided she should get rid of her coach immediately after the final. I think that's what was wrong with Emma till very recently and now those around her seem to be accepting more wisdom from others. Getting rid of that coach so soon reminded me of a gambler keeping all the chips on red every time the wheel spins (and why not because it had always worked before). 🙃 Only in the past couple of weeks did it come out that her parents drove her tennis and her academic efforts as many parents do. Emma has stayed very balanced and likeable as an individual through everything.
@@TennisinaMinute Emma had entered Nottingham on June 10th as her next tournament so her next training block will be much longer on this particular surface in preparation for Wimbledon and hence, should tell us a lot about what her long term future may look like.
What did you do with the wild card opportunity
She is entitled. Why can’t she play qualies. The fact she thinks she is owed a wild card in every event is just gross. Grow up
Emma WildCardNU will always get a wild card and cake walk draw at Wimby, just like Tim Henman....lucrative career coming up.
Ouch 😓
You're supposed to favour home players it what the USA the French and the Aussies do. Why do you think Cornet is in? And Henman never got a wildcard. And Garcia in the 2nd round of Wimbledon good grass court performer that she is. Why let the facts get in the way of a good story 😁
@24:30 - Wimbledon can use lighter balls for the ladies 😊
What’s your take on the balls …I’m all ears 👂 🎾🎾🎾 💥 💥 💥
@@TennisinaMinute - the lighter balls attenuate the power and endurance disparity in the wta . Ball bashing is too well rewarded in the wta.
The Queen of Judgement isn't coming back! Oh my what will I do! Love ya Simona bye Caroline!
Ouch 😓
What good for the goose is good for the gander if some can do it why the others can't they get enough wild card let them work for it now 128 people playing to qualified right now
Good point, if you’re a tennis player …play tennis
Leyla is out their grinding. I root for her every time. I have so much respect for her. I think about Agassi when he was making his comeback, he dropped to the lower level tournaments to get in shape and get better. If you are really serious about your comeback play. Go get it! Emma barely plays. I do think she is so talented but why does she not want to play? Emma is too young of a player to be like this Rybakina complains way too much. I do not think she enjoys the sport as much as the other young ladies.
I agree with you about Leylah's great work ethic, I just wonder about her scope for improvement as a player. Not sure what the plan is from her team. I don't think she's played better than in the US open final where she did little wrong.
Great questions, what you do think? I think she became such a big star ⭐️ she expects the vip treatment now I watched her on the ITF for 6 months straight …now it’s like she doesn’t want to play any lower tournament…strange
I was there when she beat Sabalenka the crowd was cheering so loud for Leylah
@@Ruby-dk3tw Agreed. I think her small frame and weak 2nd serve will make it difficult for her. That is why I thought Emma had a higher upside. Her game says I can be in the top 10, but her mindset says no.
@@TennisinaMinute Her head got real big. But I thought she would be more humbled once she was not winning matches like she should. When Coco lost in the 1st round in Wimbledon it drover her to work even harder . Not so much for Emma.
Wozza moans about everything. If it's not one thing it's another with her. 😏
Alicia parks is a disaster .how does a pro miss so much