Tennis

[AndyP]

Get ready for a laugh with Chris Guccione playing doubles for Australia in the ATP Cup. He has not played for 3 years but sussed out that he could pick up the $100,000 appearance money. He has a protected ranking that got him there in front of at least 100 Australians that are better than him atm

I figured that it was a money thing, but I had no idea that it was that much and so dodgy. That's disgraceful!

[AndyP]

Where did you get $100,000 from? He gets $10,000 if he doesn't play, $20k if he plays twice. Then he gets more for wins; $8,375 for each doubles win, and $9,850 for team wins, and more if they are in the finals.

It is still ridiculous though.

[Ferrins]

Every player gets $100,000 appearance money which is on top of what you listed Andy.

[Ferrins]

All the coaches get the same.

[AndyP]

Every player gets $100,000 appearance money which is on top of what you listed Andy.

Okay. They list appearance fees in their rules, but not that little bit. No wonder all these spuds are here.
The Greek number two that played yesterday had career prize money of $33k, and $14k last year. This tournament is a nice little boost then.

[chappy1970]

Okay. They list appearance fees in their rules, but not that little bit. No wonder all these spuds are here.
The Greek number two that played yesterday had career prize money of $33k, and $14k last year. This tournament is a nice little boost then.

How do these sports people make ends meet with those earnings, would be the same for golfers, I assume

[AndyP]

How do these sports people make ends meet with those earnings, would be the same for golfers, I assume

Ferrins would be in a better position to answer, but they don't make ends meet without support from somewhere else, such as their tennis federation.

[MAZA68]

Going Monday Night to see France and Serbia play, should be a good match up.

[AndyP]

Going Monday Night to see France and Serbia play, should be a good match up.

I'm eyeing off that one too, because Djokovic is the only one of the big four that I haven't seen, and it would be good to see him against Monfils.

[backintheswing]

How do these sports people make ends meet with those earnings, would be the same for golfers, I assume

They probably do want Matt Guyatt does at Brisbane Central. Coach, and charge $130 for an hour lesson. He’s booked out all day every day.

[thecollective]

How do these sports people make ends meet with those earnings, would be the same for golfers, I assume

Chappy: Sponsors will often pay expenses if the player is a future prodigy, not for everyone though. When I was a part time tennis coach in Melbourne my boss had a tough time of it in the US (after graduating from college).

Anybody ranked outside the top 200 lives bare bones until they start placing (or winning) Challenger events.

[Toxic]

Loving hearing Kyrgios' support of Millman

[Ferrins]

Nice one Ash!

[Ferrins]

Wowser!

[AndyP]

What is wowser?

[Ferrins]

Serbia vs Russia no 1 singles match

[Steve57]

De Minaur giving it to Nadal!Go Alex!

[Ferrins]

Final # 1 singles clash is now
Please everyone like me against I deserve respect.

[Ferrins]

What a clinic by Federer, best winning tennis for 3 sets I've seen since McEnroe beat Connors 6/1 6/1 6/2 in the Wimbledon 1984 final.

Ground pass gets you a seat(good luck with that) for tonights clash between Kyrios and Monfils. Would love to see that!

[AndyP]

What a clinic by Federer, best winning tennis for 3 sets I've seen since McEnroe beat Connors 6/1 6/1 6/2 in the Wimbledon 1984 final.

Ground pass gets you a seat(good luck with that) for tonights clash between Kyrios and Monfils. Would love to see that!

Kyrgios plays Simon, so not quite as entertaining. Bolt plays on the same court before him. When I was there a few years ago there was a 90min queue to get into that court.

[Ferrins]

Got that wrong

[Ferrins]

Hewitt writes himself a $12.500 check by giving himself another doubles wildcard. F...wit!!!!

[AndyP]

Hewitt writes himself a $12.500 check by giving himself another doubles wildcard. F...wit!!!!

The whole wildcard system is a rort. Money and rankings points that you wouldn't otherwise get, just because your country is the host of the tournament.

[Captain Nemo]

The whole wildcard system is a rort. Money and rankings points that you wouldn't otherwise get, just because your country is the host of the tournament.

Only a rort if you’re not in on it!

[pt73]

The whole wildcard system is a rort. Money and rankings points that you wouldn't otherwise get, just because your country is the host of the tournament.

Bounced out in first round in straight sets.

Isn’t he some official with TA ?