lake district canary 4,531 Posted September 10, 2021 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. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted September 10, 2021 If only she could play CDM! Seriously though, what an achievement as you say LDC. Says a lot for grass roots tennis too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RugbyCanary 94 Posted September 10, 2021 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted September 10, 2021 What a story. What an achievement at such a young age Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted September 10, 2021 She's been amazing. Really looking forward to the final on Saturday - hopefully a double celebration after our win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted September 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, RugbyCanary said: Ivanisevic (?) Wimbledon final, or was he wildcard entrant? I thought he was a wildcard entrant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,424 Posted September 10, 2021 It’s pretty incredible! Fair play to her she’s got an excellent future ahead of her if she keeps her head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted September 10, 2021 great achievement , comes across as a really nice girl too. I'll be cheering her on at weekend , norwich raducana double. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,093 Posted September 10, 2021 I can’t believe no-one’s asked how this is NCFC related yet? Move it to the Non-football forum please Pete! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted September 10, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted September 10, 2021 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted September 10, 2021 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 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted September 10, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted September 10, 2021 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 .😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted September 10, 2021 Agreed Ken. Fingers crossed she does. Also appears to have a bit more personality that previous tennis playing SPOTY winners too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted September 10, 2021 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 , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted September 10, 2021 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted September 10, 2021 Final on Saturday 9pm on Amazon Prime if anyone was wondering. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,336 Posted September 10, 2021 Just now, lake district canary said: Final on Saturday 9pm on Amazon Prime if anyone was wondering. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted September 10, 2021 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? 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,227 Posted September 10, 2021 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 297 Posted September 10, 2021 I wish BBC SPOTY could be limited to sports shown live by the BBC….. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted September 10, 2021 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Europe_93 11 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted September 10, 2021 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. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted September 10, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,731 Posted September 10, 2021 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. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,203 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryCuddles 20 Posted September 10, 2021 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 337 Posted September 10, 2021 Came here to see photos posted by Til disappointed 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites