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augusta08 commented on the post, How other tournaments responded to the French Open going rogue 4 years, 9 months ago

I read the USTA and Laver Cup statements a long time ago.

Laver Cup statement on schedule. pic.twitter.com/wMWUVOnhtz

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) March 18, 2020

augusta08 commented on the post, How other tournaments responded to the French Open going rogue 4 years, 9 months ago

I haven’t seen (read/heard) any tournament react to the French Open’s postponement.
Rescheduling RG doesn’t impact the USO. It’s obvious that representing the interests of the Laver Cup was the reason for […]

augusta08 commented on the post, French Open moved to late September and early October 4 years, 9 months ago

ATP Tour 15 min ago:

“Due to the continuing outbreak of COVID-19, all ATP and WTA tournaments in the Spring clay-court swing will NOT be held as scheduled.”

“The FedEx ATP Rankings will be FROZEN throughout […]

The FedEx ATP Rankings will be frozen throughout this period and until further notice.

— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 18, 2020

augusta08 commented on the post, French Open moved to late September and early October 4 years, 9 months ago

Reportedly, RG tournament director Guy Forget called Rafa before the announcement.
Rafa obviously liked the idea of postponing the tournament to autumn. 🙂

RG tournament director Guy Forget called Rafa Nadal before the announcement. Not surprising. https://t.co/6f4CsVGGXm

— Simon Cambers (@scambers73) March 17, 2020

augusta08 commented on the post, French Open moved to late September and early October 4 years, 9 months ago

USTA Statement on US Open schedule:

An update on the 2020 US Open. pic.twitter.com/YfhnsKdvBD

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) March 17, 2020

augusta08 commented on the post, French Open moved to late September and early October 4 years, 9 months ago

Wimbledon 2.5 h ago: “The AELTC is continuing to monitor and respond to the coronavirus situation, working closely with the government and relevant health authorities.
While we continue to plan for The […]

The AELTC is continuing to monitor and respond to the coronavirus situation, working closely with the government and relevant health authorities.

While we continue to plan for The Championships at this time, it remains a continuously evolving situation.https://t.co/Tc4fSuPs9Z

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) March 17, 2020

augusta08 commented on the post, French Open moved to late September and early October 4 years, 9 months ago

Sanju AT 1:50 PM,

I’m sure Wimby won’t be played in June&July, because the British government’s strategy is to shift the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK into summer months:

augusta08 commented on the post, French Open moved to late September and early October 4 years, 9 months ago

Sanju AT 1:49 PM,

Historically, September/October is drier than May/June in France:

augusta08 commented on the post, All levels of tennis likely on hold due to coronavirus 4 years, 9 months ago

Miami-Dade County mayor Carlos Gimenez suspended the Miami Masters.

March 11, 2020: ¤¤ Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez has ordered the cancellation of all mass gatherings amid the coronavirus p […]

augusta08 commented on the post, Nadal, Dimitrov raise money for Nadal's charity at Atlanta exhibition 4 years, 9 months ago

I posted comments about the Atlanta exhibition on the Rafael Nadal page before seeing this article. 🙂

augusta08 commented on the post, The Djokovic hate is as unfair as it is inevitable 4 years, 9 months ago

Happy MARCH 2, 2020 AT 7:03 AM,

Would you please give an example of “The roland garros crowd hate him” (from reliable sources). Let me remind you that in 2005, the RG crowd was annoyed with the chair umpire […]

augusta08 commented on the post, The Djokovic hate is as unfair as it is inevitable 4 years, 9 months ago

Cristian P. MARCH 1, 2020 AT 12:02 PM;

English is Fed’s MOTHER language. His mother has spoken to him in English since he was a baby.

augusta08 commented on the post, The Djokovic hate is as unfair as it is inevitable 4 years, 9 months ago

Ramara AT 3:37 AM;

The RG crowds haven’t hated Rafa. Fed worshippers (= Rafa haters) among the RG crowd booed Rafa only once – after he lost to Sod in 2009. Just Fed worshippers’propaganda machine has kept […]

augusta08 commented on the post, Acapulco final preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Fritz 4 years, 9 months ago

And the 2020 Pear & Sombreero went to…:

Vamosss Rafa!!! 🏆 💪

augusta08 commented on the post, Acapulco final preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Fritz 4 years, 9 months ago

Keep your mind sharp and focused, stay confident, be strong and show your warrior spirit, Rafa!

augusta08 commented on the post, Pospisil and Sock reunite in Indian Wells, Nadal also on doubles entry list 4 years, 9 months ago

monse (a Rafa fan): “…I asked and he [Marc Lopez] said he won’t play Olympics with Rafa tho, just IW:”

augusta08 commented on the post, Acapulco SF preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Dimitrov 4 years, 9 months ago

Keep your mind focused, remain confident, be strong and fight bravely, Rafa!

augusta08 commented on the post, Pospisil and Sock reunite in Indian Wells, Nadal also on doubles entry list 4 years, 9 months ago

Rafa has explained several times that he uses doubles to improve his singles game.

Rafa in Sept. 2017: “I play a few tournaments when it comes to doubles, only when I think it will help me in singles. Normally […]