Faulkner

I don’t recall that at the Olympics. You mean his comments about the heat? Novak is faaaaar from perfect, but I don’t think he deserves the ire for doing things tons of players do all the time (like smashing his racquet). It’s also very lucrative to pitch him as the devil in contrast to the stainless, “classy” Federer, the cash cow of the sport.

He didn’t make any comments about Simone. The peanut gallery on Twitter twisted his statements. He was talking only about he deals with pressure, particularly this year as he was in pursuit of a Golden Slam.

This is some A-grade pushing from Brooksby. He does not miss.

Novak can often start slow, but he better pull it together.

Interesting

Just unbelievable. I saw the NY Post had posted it first, but waited until other outlets were also confirming it. (Not that I thought they were wrong, I just was in shock and needed more confirmation.) Horrible.

Wow.

More Sarah Harding tributes: I posted Nadine’s comment up thread, but here are IG tributes from the other GA members: Cheryl Kimberley Nicola

Victoria: “For once, I have to side with Phyllis after what Sally did to Summer.” 🙄

The dictionary definition of “ugly hot.” Such an icon. He and Jeanne Moreau dying makes me sad, but they lived long lives. JLG is still alive and kicking.

Prada, a fitness model from Jakarta 🇮🇩

Speaking of MTOs and salty handshakes, I went to bed before the Krejcikova/Muguruza match, but I heard it was a whole mess.

Felix has ice in his veins. FAA vs Alcaraz! Frances loves to show off that body. I am not mad about it.

Oof. Felix and that horrific error on that second set point. He would have had *nightmares* about that one if he hadn’t won that third set in a TB. Really entertaining match.

John McEnroe calling Felix and Frances “these two young bucks”—his ass better be careful.

And she’s so obsessed with the breast milk too. There’s a lot to unpack there about her issues and insecurities surrounding motherhood.

Candiace and her reckless, nasty mouth are back in full force! Mia’s backstory is harrowing.

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She certainly likes Leylah more than she likes another young Canadian.

Totally. I hate the USO crowds, especially in the early rounds or when an American plays, but it definitely makes a huge distance. And I must say Angie often is frosty at the net when she loses (understandably, champions hate to lose, but not always very sportsmanlike), but it was a nice gesture for her walk around the net to give Leylah a big smile and a hug. She seemed to really respect Leylah, clapping at some of her more impressive shots. And I’m sure Angie was flattered when Leylah said she’d been inspired by Angie as a lefty.

From Nadine Coyle’s IG re: Sarah: