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smells of 'moaning pom syndrome'
dont play if you dont want to
not as if your in the top 100 duh
admittedly selective pieces but relevant
if you cant handle the heat / fire etc
seems top players are not complaining


British player Liam Broady led the condemnation after describing an email from the ATP and the Australian Open as "a slap in the face".

The 26-year-old world number 234 said the email described conditions as "playable", but Broady questioned whether they were "healthy".
Broady, who was beaten by Belarus's Ilya Ivashka in straight sets on Tuesday in the first round of qualifying, tweeted his grievance in a message with the heading, "We can't let this go" and called for the establishment of a players' union.
"Citizens of Melbourne were warned to keep their animals indoors the day I played qualifying, and yet we were expected to go outside for high-intensity physical competition?" Broady wrote.
The Brit cited examples of "multiple" players needing asthma medication, despite never having suffered from asthma, and women's player Dalila Jakupovic being forced to retire.

World number 23 Lucas Pouille said in French on Twitter that players had the option to not play.
"In 35 years, its the first time I had to use an asthma spray to help me breathe better …" Brown wrote, quoting Broady's tweet.
Brown, currently ranked 203 in the world and in his 19th year on the tour, said that the doctor on court told him that he had "a virus coming on" before adding the hashtag "well said, Liam"
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Despite playing in Tennis Australia's bushfire fundraising match on Wednesday night, the game's leading players have not commented on the conditions for players in the qualification tournament, aside from Novak Djokovic, who proposed delaying the tournament last week.
"I keep reading that it is dangerous to play, reading messages from players saying that it is scandalous to play," Pouille wrote in French.
"My question is this, why are you going on court?"
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Australian Open qualifiers fume over 'slap in the face' email from AO officials after playing in smoky conditions
By Simon Smale
Updated about 7 hours ago

PHOTO: Liam Broady has led the calls by players unhappy about the playing conditions at Melbourne Park. (Reuters: Jason Cairnduff)

RELATED STORY: Play at Australian Open qualifying delayed over air quality
"My body literally failed me on that day and I wasn't the only one. 25 seconds between points felt like five!"

PHOTO: Players are unhappy at having been asked to play in smoky conditions. (AAP: Michael Dodge)



Broady says lower-ranked players not treated equally
Broady also alluded to the inequality between players outside the top level of the sport, saying that players are not being treated equally.

"On tour, we let so many things go that aren't right, but at some point, we have to make a stand," Broady wrote.

"All players need protection, not just a select few."

Despite playing in Tennis Australia's bushfire fundraising match on Wednesday night, the game's leading players have not commented on the conditions for players in the qualification tournament, aside from Novak Djokovic, who proposed delaying the tournament last week.

World number 23 Lucas Pouille said in French on Twitter that players had the option to not play.

"I keep reading that it is dangerous to play, reading messages from players saying that it is scandalous to play," Pouille wrote in French.

"My question is this, why are you going on court?"

Tennis Australia has been contacted for comment.

Tennis players livid after 'slap in the face' email from Australian Open officials
 

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love semis,and FINALS
yes,age hardly wearys them

Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open by Dominic Thiem – as it happened
The world No 1 was dumped out in four sets 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (6) by the fifth seed after threatening to mount an epic comeback from two sets down

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Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open by Dominic Thiem – as it happened
 

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Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open for first grand slam title
By Associated Press

February 1, 2020 | 6:01am | Updated


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MELBOURNE, Australia — This, essentially, was where Sofia Kenin was going to win or lose the Australian Open final: She was down love-40 while serving at 2-all in the third set against two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza.

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CONGRATULATIONS BOTH/ALL WINNERS /incl team players
despite Australia's adversities
thanks for allowing it to continue,and show sport s supreme compared to the bumbling other things in life...




Australian Open 2020
Novak Djokovic outlasts Dominic Thiem to win eighth Australian Open crown
• No 2 seed wins thrilling final 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
• Djokovic fought back after having angry words with umpire


Novak Djokovic reacts during his thrilling five-set victory over Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final. Photograph: Michael Dodge/EPA
Novak Djokovic dug deep to beat Dominic Thiem in a thrilling five-set final and win his eighth Australian Open crown.

The No 2 seed looked to be in trouble when he lost the second set and exchanged angry words with the umpire. Thiem then ran away with the third set in search of his first grand slam title but Djokovic was not to be denied. He found extra reserves of mental strength to produce some incredible tennis and win the next two sets and settle a thrilling final.

Djokovic withstood a fightback from Thiem to win the opening set of the men’s final. The defending champion picked up where he had left off in last year’s demolition of Rafael Nadal, racing into a 3-0 lead. But Thiem dug in to keep it to one break and took advantage of a dip in Djokovic’s sky-high level to break back to 3-4.

However, Djokovic continued to pile the pressure on during Thiem’s service games and a double fault from the Austrian gave the second seed the set 6-4.

Djokovic has a formidable record here when winning the opening set but Thiem made the better start to the second, this time his opponent double-faulting on break point in the third game. Thiem was relentless in his commitment to going for broke on big points, and it cost him in the eighth game as a wild backhand handed the break back. But Djokovic still was not mentally settled and two time violations on successive points in the next game cost him a first serve, and Thiem claimed the advantage back. Djokovic tapped umpire Damien Dumusois sarcastically on the foot as he returned to his seat, and Thiem served out the set 6-4.


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Djokovic was rattled, and his mood did not improve at the start of the third set as Thiem immediately broke serve again. The Austrian extended his winning streak to six games before a weary-looking Djokovic finally got back on the board.

The Serb had taken a pill after the first set of his semi-final against Roger Federer, and at 1-4 he again consulted the doctor, sitting with head bowed and shoulders slumped. Djokovic’s level lifted again at the end of the set but it was far too late to save it as Thiem took it 6-2 to move to within one set of a first slam title.

The early stages of the fourth set were crucial for Djokovic, and a saved break point in the third game was a big moment.

The second seed began serving better again and looking more stable, and he made the breakthrough in the eighth game before serving it out 6-3.

Djokovic drew first blood in the deciding set when three errors on Thiem’s forehand gifted the Serb a break in the third game.


Novak Djokovic outlasts Dominic Thiem to win eighth Australian Open crown
 

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rules rules upon rules virtual laws
and
its only the beginning of the season, oh my

similar to
well, no need and/or pointless to say


accept, move on ... mmmm
 

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when 1st started posting on yur thread CotD
never ever thought/dreamed there would be a day,in my lifetime
where a match between Au/NZ in this case anyway
was players only

sounds like GW/CC may as well be ..

NZ will win the 3 day series btw ha
 

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feel
real despondent re sport being affected by CV
however,way it is
look after yourselves athletes

and the ignorant IOC not coming out straight away with a cancellation
arseholes
quick to persecute others for infractions
 

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WELL DONE,THANKS




SUPERCARS:
Statement from CEO Sean Seamer, 18 March 2020




Today, on behalf of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, I want to provide an update on our plan for managing the 2020 Championship during the months ahead.

We have been working diligently to assess all available options to ensure continuity of the Series.

Obviously, the situation is evolving, but we acknowledge the need to act decisively with the information we have at hand.

Our sport is a visceral experience and rather than run without crowds, we have decided, along with our key broadcast and government partners, to delay any further racing until June.

Tasmania, Auckland and Perth events will all be postponed until later in the year, not cancelled.

Fortunately, our calendar this year enables us to do this.

Supercars’ priority is to deliver the 14 round 2020 championship for our fans and partners, irrespective of the dates. Bathurst will obviously proceed on its scheduled date. We have a plan for how we can make that happen and will begin discussions with all of our stakeholders over the coming days to lock this in.

We anticipate that we will be able to formalise and communicate this plan within the next few weeks. In the meantime, we are unique and fortunate in that we are able to simulate our racing via eSports.

So, between now and late June, Supercars will host, via Twitch, Fox Sports and Kayo, an eSeries Championship where fans will get to see our stars battle it out in a virtual world while we wait to go racing again for real.

Our new annual behind the scenes Docuseries, The Inside Line- A Season with Erebus Motorsport, will ensure that, in conjunction with our eSeries, Supercars and its stars stay in our fans’ living rooms over the coming days and weeks. Eight episodes of this series will be available from March 30 on Foxtel, Fox Sports and Kayo.

We wish our fans, partners and people all the best through these challenging times.

Sincerely,

Sean Seamer
Chief Executive Officer
Virgin Australia Supercars
 

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dont think/expect it will happen, global boycott if necessary, to protect its athletes paramount

COLLUSION,i reckom

OLYMPIC GAMWS

IOC stubborn selfish,money survival
insisting at this time,it will still happen
quick to persecute anyone who infracts

JAPAN
stubborn
trying to recoup there billions
trying on the poor us/hard done by H type mentality
re N
i think thats why they continue whaling
conveniently place aside there own atrocities
-i think
 

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hope they can relax the rules soon
soon,and allow a select few SPECTATORS in sports event/stadiums
people need a/the alternative of sport in particular
space several 000 out within the areas
SOON AS, BE NICE
 

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SPORT,NORMALITY
RUGBY

AUCKLAND BLUES/CANTERBURY NZ teams

sold out Eden Park today

everyone still keep practicing the new norm of individual spec,what else can be expected

unfortunately a possible 2nd wave of CV or deaths,handle things from that point
realism,not possible fear


tbn
i am one with no further thought that more shit will happen,if it does well .....
 

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NZ/Au celebrating FIFAs awarding the WWC to us for 2323




WHO SAID HUMANITY IS GOING TO SURVIVE TILL THEN

besides

still, SAVE THE WALES,JAPAN
pulling out like you didf