Raducanu

[lake district canary 4,530]

What a sports story this is.  Only qualifier ever to get to a major final in the history of tennis. Sensational tennis player, the complete package at 18. 

[Greavsy 2,412]

If only she could play CDM! 

Seriously though, what an achievement as you say LDC.

Says a lot for grass roots tennis too.  

[RugbyCanary 94]

17 minutes ago, lake district canary said:

What a sports story this is.  Only qualifier ever to get to a major final in the history of tennis. Sensational tennis player, the complete package at 18. 

Ivanisevic (?) Wimbledon final, or was he wildcard entrant? 

[Ward 3 371]

What a story. What an achievement at such a young age

[Fuzzar 1,702]

She's been amazing. Really looking forward to the final on Saturday - hopefully a double celebration after our win. 

[Greavsy 2,412]

5 minutes ago, RugbyCanary said:

Ivanisevic (?) Wimbledon final, or was he wildcard entrant? 

I thought he was a wildcard entrant. 

[The Real Buh 3,423]

It’s pretty incredible! Fair play to her she’s got an excellent future ahead of her if she keeps her head

[Canary dwarf 221]

great achievement , comes across as a really nice girl too. I'll be cheering her on at weekend , norwich raducana double.

[Nuff Said 5,079]

I can’t believe no-one’s asked how this is NCFC related yet? Move it to the Non-football forum please Pete!

[Feedthewolf 4,844]

She's got everything. I think she's going to be one of the most recognisable sportspeople on the planet within the next few years. It'd be churlish not to put a shout out for Leyla Fernandez too, though... will be interesting to see them feed off each other and see who can achieve the most.

[Greavsy 2,412]

Early nomination for (young - if they still have that category?) sports personality of the year.

Whilst im thinking of it - I guess England Football will get team of the year too. 

[Ken Hairy 3,756]

Absolutely superb young player, and clearly got a good team around her after what happened at Wimbledon. I believe the match is at 9pm tomorrow, I'll be cheering her on 👍

[Ken Hairy 3,756]

1 minute ago, Greavsy said:

Early nomination for (young - if they still have that category?) sports personality of the year.

Whilst im thinking of it - I guess England Football will get team of the year too. 

Young?? If she wins tomorrow, she'll win the main award. 

[Canary dwarf 221]

2 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said:

Absolutely superb young player, and clearly got a good team around her after what happened at Wimbledon. I believe the match is at 9pm tomorrow, I'll be cheering her on 👍

is it really that early , there usually in the early hours of the morning , I'll be watching .😊

[Greavsy 2,412]

Agreed Ken. 

Fingers crossed she does. 

Also appears to have a bit more personality that previous tennis playing SPOTY winners too. 

[Canary dwarf 221]

6 minutes ago, Greavsy said:

Agreed Ken. 

Fingers crossed she does. 

Also appears to have a bit more personality that previous tennis playing SPOTY winners too. 

I imagine the Scottish Andy Murray is the only one , 

[Greavsy 2,412]

Just now, Canary dwarf said:

I imagine the Scottish Andy Murray is the only one , 

i wasn't going to name names! 

Or mention non UK tax paying previous winners either! 

[lake district canary 4,530]

Final on Saturday 9pm on Amazon Prime if anyone was wondering.

[......and Smith must score. 1,331]

Just now, lake district canary said:

Final on Saturday 9pm on Amazon Prime if anyone was wondering.

Thanks

[Greavsy 2,412]

7 minutes ago, lake district canary said:

Final on Saturday 9pm on Amazon Prime if anyone was wondering.

Will it be streamed anywhere do you know Lakey? 😉 

[Duncan Edwards 2,216]

28 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said:

Young?? If she wins tomorrow, she'll win the main award. 

Greg Rusedski won SPOTY just for reaching the final at the US Open and that was far less of a story given his ranking. 

Raducanu is currently 4/6 with SkyBet to win SPOTY. She's marginally shorter at 8/13 to win the tennis. 

[Foxy2600 297]

I wish BBC SPOTY could be limited to sports shown live by the BBC…..

[Canary dwarf 221]

11 minutes ago, lake district canary said:

Final on Saturday 9pm on Amazon Prime if anyone was wondering.

It's a shame as I don't have it , maybe there will be a stream or two.

[Europe_93 11]

Have to go a long way to usurp Becker in 1985 - 17 years old and unseeded, can't speak to whether he qualified or not..., at the risk of being sexist, I'd say the challenge to win the mens singles at that age is more difficult. Obviously doesn't detract from this Radacanu's story 🙂

Edited September 10, 2021 by Europe_93

[Canary dwarf 221]

20 minutes ago, Foxy2600 said:

I wish BBC SPOTY could be limited to sports shown live by the BBC…..

so basically snooker or bowls then. 😁

[Fuzzar 1,702]

15 minutes ago, Europe_93 said:

Have to go a long way to usurp Becker in 1985 - 17 years old and unseeded, can't speak to whether he qualified or not..., at the risk of being sexist, I'd say the challenge to win the mens singles at that age is more difficult. Obviously doesn't detract from this Radacanu's story 🙂

She's the first player, male or female, to reach a Slam final having come through qualifying. 

And she's yet to lose a set at this tournament. Nuts, really. 

[Herman 9,693]

I smiled at the Express ranting about migrants on one side of the front page and cheering her on the other side. 

Not a big tennis fan but well done to her and good luck for the final. 

[Capt. Pants 4,194]

So many young people excelling at sport across the world. Her opponent in the final is only 19! It's great to see.

No reason why our young footballers Idah, Tzolis and Omobamidele can't excel too. If you're good enough, you're old enough.

Edited September 10, 2021 by Capt. Pants

[CanaryCuddles 20]

1 hour ago, Canary dwarf said:

It's a shame as I don't have it , maybe there will be a stream or two.

I believe it's possible to do a free trial of amazon prime

[Leedscanary 336]

Came here to see photos posted by Til

 

disappointed