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I see Andy M's pushing for the next DC tie to be held at Stirling - link inside to article from Alix Ramsay, who's usually pretty reliable. If so, I won't be there but am happy to organise tickets if we have enough people wanting them. - By Jean March 13, 2011 at 06:45:50 PM
- I have read the article - how does Andy know what Davis Cup is all about. I thought it was about being proud to represent your country whereever the venue!! I still can't see why he should have any say in where it is held. He is only playing to qualify for the Olympics.. - By Angela March 18, 2011 at 04:28:28 PM
  - My thoughts exactly!!! - By Jean March 18, 2011 at 07:26:35 PM
- Stirling? No thanks, Jean! - By Vicky March 14, 2011 at 00:04:57 AM
  - I've never been to Stirling so I might be tempted - but I can't do it that weekend! - By Jean March 14, 2011 at 03:34:20 PM
    - According to Neil Harman in today's Times, it won't now be Stirling University as the roof isn't high enough!!! More likely to be No. 1 court at Wimbledon, or Eastbourne....... - By Vicky March 14, 2011 at 05:53:56 PM
      - Unless of course they have outdoor courts at Stirling with enough space for temporary stands ... I can't imagine they'd need to make them too big to accommodate all the spectators ... :-) I think they're due to announce venues tomorrow, so we shall soon find out! - By Jean March 15, 2011 at 02:40:49 PM
Tim is in the final at Zurich - great stuff. He was on League of their own last night. I am sure it is repeated some time during the week. - By Angela Frost March 12, 2011 at 04:42:04 PM
- Thanks Angela - was that a new one, or just a repeat of his previous appearance? He ended up on that one trying to climb a tilting wall ... Is anyone else doing the ATP Draw Challenge this year, by the way? If so, we can set up a group and see how we're all doing! - By Jean March 12, 2011 at 07:04:10 PM
  - Re(1): Thanks Angela - was that a new one, or just a repeat of his previous appearance? He ended up on that one trying to climb a tilting wall ... Is anyone else doing the ATP Draw Challenge this year, by the way? If so, we can set up a group and see how we're all doing! - By Christine and Frank March 13, 2011 at 03:40:45 PM
    - Yes, Andy's rather mucked up my predictions as well - I had him losing to Soderling in the quarters! So what's your screen name, Christine? I know Gill Telling's doing it as well, so I'll see about setting up a group. Anyone else??? - By Jean March 13, 2011 at 06:48:19 PM
  - Yes it is a new one. He hits balls at two of the other contestants like he did at the ball girl when he was eliminated. - By Angela March 12, 2011 at 10:08:36 PM
    - Thanks - it's repeated several times I think, on Sky 1 and sometimes 3. Will have to keep an eye out for it! Good match today despite the result, though I wondered at times if Tim had a plane to catch, he was rushing so much! Lovely to see them both smiling and having fun, and very sweet comments from Flip at the end about Tim being a gentleman :-) Well, if he does get invited back next year I might even go! - By Jean March 12, 2011 at 11:16:08 PM
      - Looks like we've probably missed Tim's performance on A League of their own - I guess Friday was the last repeat of the first show! Oh well ... - By Jean March 13, 2011 at 06:42:26 PM
      - Yes, most enjoyable through the blur. It was a good match and I think Tim'll be pleased with his week. - By Liz March 13, 2011 at 00:52:49 AM
        Here, here. Great to see (well, sort of see!) Tim in action again & it looked like a good match. As T said, very few players out there today would have been able to return Flip's serve & poor T looked under the cosh every time he had a sniff of a chance! Yes, nice comments at the presentation & I, too, would be up for a trip there next year, Jean, if Tim's playing again. - By Vicky March 14, 2011 at 00:03:24 AM
Zurich press release inside - and apparently the live stream should be available from 4pm local time, so we can see how Tim does! Had a quick look at the coverage yesterday before we went out - not great, but better than nothing ... :-) Fingers crossed, though Flip's been playing very well this year ... - By Jean March 12, 2011 at 04:35:54 PM
See inside for info I've been sent about a charity fundraiser at Wimbledon. Sounds like it could be fun and not ridiculously expensive. If anyone's interested let me know and I'll forward the full colour flyer to you - and maybe we could organise a group? I've never been to the Wimbledon museum so I could be tempted ... - By Jean March 11, 2011 at 06:03:04 PM
- Would love to go but unfortunately Jean cannot make that date. ... - By Diane Brindle March 19, 2011 at 05:15:30 AM
- That sounds really interesting, Jean. And in principle, I'm up for it. However, Len back in hospital next week for further major surgery. Hopefully, they'll get it right this time! If they do -- I would def be interested. If they don't I'll be at home in my Florence Nightingale mode! - By Christine Marlow March 12, 2011 at 04:55:34 AM
  - All best wishes for Len and I hope they get it right this time! - By Jean March 12, 2011 at 04:36:54 PM
  - Hi Christine - very best wishes for Len and you next week. - By Liz March 12, 2011 at 02:19:02 PM
    - Sadly Martin & I will be returning from a charity walk in Italy that day so I won't be able to join you. Would love to have done so if not. - By Vicky March 12, 2011 at 03:52:49 PM
A very interesting interview given by Tim to 5Live can be accessed via BBC News, Sport-Tennis. - By Liz March 11, 2011 at 02:44:02 PM
- ps. Or of course by going directly through the icon you already have on your desktop. "Grandmothers and eggs" spring to mind:-). - By Liz March 11, 2011 at 02:59:37 PM
  - Thanks Liz, you beat me to it! Nice to see Jonathan Overend actually making the effort to visit Zurich, with Tim and the 3 juniors there! Looks like he's also spoken to a few of the other "legends" as well, about Mr Murray, of course ... - By Jean March 11, 2011 at 04:25:18 PM
Zurich - Tim not playing today but see inside for the latest press release with more info. Not sure if the links will work so you may need to copy them and paste them into your browser address bar - By Jean March 8, 2011 at 04:42:35 PM
- Good start for Tim today with a 6-4 6-4 win over Leconte, though Tim and Liam Broady lost their doubles tiebreak earlier. The tournament website has sort of live scores, though you need to refresh the page and it sometimes takes quite a while between updates! Next match is tomorrow afternoon v Michael Stich, so fingers crossed for that. - By Jean March 10, 2011 at 02:41:36 AM
  - And another win - 6-3 6-4 over Stich. Just Lendl to come tomorrow now ... - By Jean March 10, 2011 at 09:21:10 PM
    - Great news - & well played Tim. I see his win over Stich has taken him through to Saturday's finals, regardless of the result v. Lendl. I really like the sound of theTournament's format (with juniors competing as well) &, should Tim decide to play again next year, will definitely consider going. Might anyone else be interested? - By Vicky March 10, 2011 at 11:36:34 PM
      - I could be interested - thought about going this year but it wasn't practical in the end ... Today's press release inside - including info about a free live stream available for tonight's match against Lendl! Sadly we're out this evening so I won't be able to watch it, but if anyone else can, maybe you could put up a brief report? The winner plays in the final tomorrow and the loser in the 3rd/4th place play-off. - By Jean March 11, 2011 at 01:36:10 PM
        Sorry, Jean, but we were out too. Anyway, I see Tim had a very comfortable win & will now face Mark P in today's final. I wonder if they'll have the same live stream that we can watch? - By Vicky March 12, 2011 at 03:55:15 PM
Thnaks to all for your company in Bolton - some good tennis and the right result! Now for Luxembourg in July - will let you know where as soon as I get anything from the LTA. Back to Tim, who is due to play in Zurich this week at the seniors' event - link inside for the official website. - By Jean March 7, 2011 at 05:07:29 PM
- Yes, an enjoyable weekend. Thanks for organising tickets, Jean. Vicky and I bumped into Mr Bretherton after the last match and he indicated that the next tie would be at Eastbourne. - By Christine Marlow March 10, 2011 at 04:32:51 PM
  - Not sure who Mr Bretherton is, but according to the Mail, Judy Murray's against Eastbourne - or Eazzzztbourne as she apparently called it on her twitter page ... Gavin's said he'll let me know when a venue's decided. - By Jean March 10, 2011 at 09:23:24 PM
    - Peter Bretherton is the president of the LTA. You will know him, Jean. He and his wife are very regular Davis Cup attendees. - By Christine Marlow March 11, 2011 at 03:56:45 AM
      - Thanks Christine - the name was familiar but I couldn't remember exactly why! The Mail was implying that Judy's feelings might have been echoed by her sons, of course ... - By Jean March 11, 2011 at 01:39:17 PM
- Congratulations GB! - By Liz March 8, 2011 at 00:00:19 AM

Tim has donated a signed Slazenger Quad Flex 305 racket to auction and raise money for SPARKS. If interested in bidding please email martinrands@hotmail.co.uk for more details - By Martin March 3, 2011 at 11:58:32 PM
Davis Cup team announced to play Tunisia - see inside for link to BBC report. Interesting choices ... I see Fleming/Hutchins face J Murray/ Skupski in Delray Beach round 1 this week!!! - By Jean February 21, 2011 at 07:51:52 PM
- Strange choices I agree, particularly Bogdanovic since his ranking has dropped so alarmingly. I was perhaps expectingto see someone like Dan Cox being given a chance as his ranking / form seems to be on the up. He is certainly higher ranked than both Jamie Baker and Boggo. Skupski/Murray beat Hutchins/Fleming (Skupski is higher ranked than Fleming, so why wasn't he chosen alongside Jamie Murray)? As you say, Jean, interesting choices! - By Gill T February 24, 2011 at 03:02:34 PM
  - After all that I see Boggo wasn't put in when the draw was made ... Jamie Baker first up and James Ward 2nd, then Fleming/Murray for the doubles. See you all tomorrow! - By Jean March 3, 2011 at 07:00:23 PM
    - Good luck GB. Have a great weekend; I'll be with you in spirit. - By Liz March 3, 2011 at 07:34:23 PM
I'm told that Tim is appearing in a Zurich golf tournament in March alongside McEnroe, Edberg, Sampras etc www.zurichopen.com - By Shirley February 4, 2011 at 02:52:13 PM
- Thanks Shirley - that may be linked with the seniors' tennis event, which Tim will also be playing ... - By Jean February 4, 2011 at 03:42:10 PM
7TH ASIAN WINTER GAMES KAZAKHSTAN - FRIDAY REPORT - By David Barnes February 4, 2011 at 12:53:10 PM
7TH ASIAN WINTER GAMES, KAZAKHSTAN - By David Barnes February 3, 2011 at 10:40:40 PM
7TH ASIAN WINTER GAMES IN KAZAKHSTAN - By David Barnes February 3, 2011 at 08:25:07 PM
Davis Cup v Tunisia - unfortunately one person has had to drop out so I have a spare 3-day ticket if anyone's interested. Only �33, so great value for this tie!!! - By Jean January 25, 2011 at 02:22:09 PM
MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SYDNEY - SATURDAY'S PLAY - By David Barnes January 16, 2011 at 03:44:21 AM

MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY - FRIDAY'S PLAY - By David Barnes January 14, 2011 at 11:44:42 AM
MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY - THURSDAY 13 JANUARY - By David Barnes January 13, 2011 at 12:53:47 PM
MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY - WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY - By David Barnes January 12, 2011 at 11:37:55 AM
MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY - By David Barnes January 11, 2011 at 11:13:13 AM
WOW! Just having a big post-Christmas catch up & seen your amazing achievement! A HUGE 'well done' to you, Jean. Watch our some Chinese betting syndicate don't try & nobble you!!! - By Vicky December 29, 2010 at 09:13:00 PM
- Thanks Vicky - must admit I was pretty chuffed when I realised I'd done it, though as I said before it has to be mostly down to luck!!! - By Jean December 29, 2010 at 10:42:45 PM
I've been away for a while and so only just read about Jean's terrific achievement. Well done, Jean! Loved the photo of you with Tim - and that's a real smile from Tim, not a posed one, he's with a friend he likes. - By Linda December 27, 2010 at 05:55:36 AM
- Thanks Linda - Liz did get a good shot of Tim, didn't she? Have to admit he was laughing a bit as she'd just taken one of our feet, having not waited long enough for my (somewhat slow) camera to actually take the picture on the first try ... :-) - By Jean December 29, 2010 at 10:41:26 PM
  - It's a technique I use frequently to put my subjects at their ease - works every time! Of course some photographers even turn their cameras/mobile phones off completely to get relaxed results.....naming no names:-). Happy New Year. - By liz January 3, 2011 at 00:44:08 AM
I see Eurosport are showing the charity exhibition matches between Roger and Rafa this week - live on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, then a few repeats later on. Should be good fun ... - By Jean December 21, 2010 at 02:41:46 AM
- Thanks for the tip off, Jean. Meantime, Happy Christmas to everyone and all the best for 2011. Here's hoping Tim returns to the Albert Hall. - By Liz December 21, 2010 at 01:15:34 PM
  - What a surprise - Roger won in Zurich and Rafa in Madrid ... :-) Still, some good tennis, if maybe a little more serious than I expected. Hope you all have a lovely Christmas and aren't bogged down by the snow ... - By Jean December 23, 2010 at 03:42:45 PM
Draw Circuit Challenge - By Mary (Nemesis) December 14, 2010 at 10:54:59 PM
- Well done Jean in the DCC! I write on the forum there. Last years winner Marty has posted a few times. Would you like to pop in and say hello. You can open a thread in the top section and introduce yourself. The forum members would love to congratulate you!! - By Mary (Nemesis) December 14, 2010 at 10:58:18 PM
  - Thanks for the invitation Mary - maybe if I have some spare time after Christmas ... :-) - By Jean December 15, 2010 at 10:15:52 PM

Nice photo of Tim on the ATP website (link inside) - not sure about the old biddy stood next to him though ... :-) . - By Jean December 13, 2010 at 10:52:44 PM
- Very many congratulations Jean! It's a wonderful prize, and very difficult to win out of around up to 20,000 entrants per tournament throughout the year. I've been playing it so I know just how difficult it is to do well. And to win, a real achievement!! You might have to watch Andy Murray though! - By Gill (T) December 15, 2010 at 11:18:09 PM
  - Thanks Gill - have to say it must be at least 80% luck though!!! :-) - By Jean December 16, 2010 at 01:32:55 PM
    - Well done Jean, what an amazing feat, luck or not!! Hope you enjoy it. - By Shirley December 16, 2010 at 04:19:33 PM
Albert Hall today - don't give up watching, as Tim will be playing doubles with Jeremy Bates against Cash & Woodforde after the singles final. Should be fun, especially with the way the current Ashes Test is going ... :-) - By Jean December 5, 2010 at 06:45:38 PM
Tim alert! Will be on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 show this evening, sometime after about 6.45. If you miss it you can probably pick it up later on the iplayer. - By Jean November 29, 2010 at 10:55:17 PM
- Re(1): Tim alert! Will be on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 show this evening, sometime after about 6.45. If you miss it you can probably pick it up later on the iplayer. - By Eileen Souihli December 2, 2010 at 09:54:55 PM
- 10.15 pm - just seen your message, drat!! I've missed him. How did last night go, Jean. I thought of you. We're all snowed up here in Yorkshire. - By Linda December 2, 2010 at 03:21:19 AM
  - We had a lovely time thanks Linda - Tim was his usual charming self and then played a great match to beat El Aynaoui. Shame he couldn't quite squeak past Goran but what a terrific win tonight over Enqvist!!! Fingers crossed for tomorrow ... Not much snow here - and in fact it's raining now ... - By Jean December 4, 2010 at 03:12:32 AM
    - Re(1): We had a lovely time thanks Linda - Tim was his usual charming self and then played a great match to beat El Aynaoui. Shame he couldn't quite squeak past Goran but what a terrific win tonight over Enqvist!!! Fingers crossed for tomorrow ... Not much snow here - and in fact it's raining now ... - By James December 4, 2010 at 11:37:41 PM
    - Glad you had a good time, Jean. I didn't know he lost to Goran ... glad I wasn't there to see THAT one!!! - By Linda December 4, 2010 at 05:52:17 PM
Davis Cup v Tunisia - anyone else interested in this tie, the tickets are �35 for the 3 days, so pretty good value! I need to confirm numbers by the end of the week, so can you please email me ASAP - or leave a message here - if you'd like to join us. - By Jean November 16, 2010 at 08:38:31 PM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 7 Sunday - By David Barnes November 14, 2010 at 09:51:00 PM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 6 Saturday - By David Barnes November 14, 2010 at 01:43:27 AM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 5 Friday (second report) - By David Barnes November 13, 2010 at 04:06:47 AM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 5 Friday - By David Barnes November 12, 2010 at 08:33:34 PM

BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 4 Thursday - By David Barnes November 12, 2010 at 01:27:19 AM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 3 Wednesday - By David Barnes November 10, 2010 at 09:55:32 PM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - DAY 2, Tuesday - By David Barnes November 9, 2010 at 11:41:04 PM
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS - By David Barnes November 8, 2010 at 09:41:16 PM
Davis Cup in March - if you're interested in going and haven't already let me know please email me or leave a message here. Gavin's going to let me know details of prices as soon as they're confirmed, though as the tickets aren't exactly expensive anyway I don't suppose we'll get much of a discount! - By Jean October 26, 2010 at 04:13:01 PM
- Re(1): Davis Cup in March - if you're interested in going and haven't already let me know please email me or leave a message here. Gavin's going to let me know details of prices as soon as they're confirmed, though as the tickets aren't exactly expensive anyway I don't suppose we'll get much of a discount! - By Christine and Frank October 30, 2010 at 01:57:44 AM
  - No problem - I was going to email you to check if you were interested! Have asked Gavin to reserve a few extra seats anyway. - By Jean October 30, 2010 at 03:58:35 PM
- Sorry, there seems to have been a bit of a blip on the board - no time to correct it now so I hope the message makes sense anyway ... - By Jean October 26, 2010 at 04:14:47 PM
Tim at Royal Albert Hall - see inside - By Jean October 23, 2010 at 02:50:34 AM
- Hmm! Tuesday! I think you may be right - he's not hopeful of making the weekend! - By Christine October 27, 2010 at 03:35:59 AM
  - But might make Friday, when the top 2 from each group will play quarter-finals ... Draw is out on the website, though not the full schedule yet. Tim plays El Aynaoui on Tuesday and Goran on Wednesday. See earlier link for details of the rest. - By Jean October 28, 2010 at 01:50:30 PM
    - Last call for this event - if any other Topspin members want to join our group on the Tuesday evening please email me IMMEDIATELY - or by tomorrow (Wed 10th) at the latest. - By Jean November 9, 2010 at 05:05:18 PM
Yes Gill we will probably go. This is Alan's neck of the woods. - By Diane October 15, 2010 at 01:13:53 PM
- Count me in Jean. Hope all is well. Any more news of Tim at AH? - By Christine October 22, 2010 at 09:07:15 PM
- Bolton's a place I've never been, so I'm interested too. - By Gill Hurrell October 15, 2010 at 04:01:36 PM
- I'm looking at it too, Gill! The last tie in Eastbourne was highly entertaining sans Murray & I doubt very much if he will participate next March either........ - By Vicky October 15, 2010 at 03:38:50 PM
  - You're right about Murray, Vicky, except that he does have to play in some DC matches in order to be eligible to play in the Olympics, so who knows?! - By Gill T October 15, 2010 at 08:10:41 PM

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