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Multi Media Megastar. Work in tennis. 9 Radio. Love my @lacoste . Any Tweets and views are my own. Abuse and profanity will not be tolerated.

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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Rafa to Spanish media: "I don’t think my future happiness depends on whether I win one Grand Slam title more than Novak or Roger. So I will keep doing what I do, pushing myself to the maximum to keep enjoying my career. And from there, what will be will be, and I’ll welcome it."
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
What a day for @NickKyrgios , not only did he win the singles in Washington DC but he's teamed with Jack Sock to win the doubles. He is the first man in the tournament's history to win singles and doubles in the same year. They beat Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek 75 64
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
What is this country coming to when a person like Ash Barty is reported to the alcohol marketing authority because she drank some beer on winning the Australian Open? I'm shaking my head in amazement. Just pathetic.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
It baffles me that people question @andy_murray being awarded wild cards. For what he's achieved & what he's been through, there should be NO questioning. Add his passion & there should be no limit to wild cards 4 him. Usually someone wanting 15secs of attention who questions it.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
In my view this is the best response anyone has given to the situation over the last few days @serenawilliams
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
The WWE presented @TKokkinakis and @NickKyrgios with these belts. Their success @AustralianOpen got the attention of the WWE.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Novak Djokovic has been named European Sportsman of the year.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
It needs to be stressed, this was not a decision by the Australian Open or Tennis Australia. It was made by an independent panel of medical experts appointed by the Victorian health department & followed ATAGI guidelines. The panel have no idea whose application they are seeing.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
To all those that carried on about @andy_murray being given wild cards, you probably need seasoning to eat your words.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Novak Djokovic wanted to achieve three things this year, the Grand Slam, Olympic gold medal and the Davis Cup. He had an amazing year, but missed all three targets.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Stadium 1 #BNPPO22 practice session between @RafaelNadal and @SebiKorda
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
So much goes on in a @NickKyrgios match its like a Marvel movie, you don't know where to look and like a Marvel movie, its a blockbuster.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Novak Djokovic has won his appeal. He will be released 30mins after court session ends.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Spotted in Eastbourne. One of the best coaches in tennis @darren_cahill on court with one of the most outstanding talents in men's tennis @janniksin
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
OFFICIAL: @ashbarty is done for the rest of 2021. It's been a huge year topped off with Wimbledon. It was also tough being away from home for 8 months. She won't defend her @WTAFinals nor play the @BJKCup She said the stress of Queensland's quarantine added to her decision.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
Stefanos Tsitsipas has created a bit of tennis history. He has become the first Greek player to reach the final of a major. He has weathered the turbulence and defeated Alexander Zverev 63 63 46 46 63. Tsitsi is the youngest major finalist since Andy Murray at 2010 Aussie Open.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
The Champion Nation
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
"I still don't know" said Rafa Nadal when asked how he turned the match around
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
Emma Raducanu has trademarked her name.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Who said @NickKyrgios can't play on clay? He beat Tommy Paul to reach the Houston quarters.
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
BREAKING NEWS: BERNIE TOMIC IS BEING FINED HIS ENTIRE FIRST ROUND PRIZE MONEY ALMOST $A81,000
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Craig Gabriel
11 months
The ultimate champion @rogerfederer welcomed to the Royal Box on Centre Court
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Well done Ash Barty. Can proudly boast I am the only Australian media person to have been at all three of her major titles in person 2019 French Open, 2021 Wimbledon and 2022 Australian Open.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
@alainysaur @dmedvedevfans That's another stupid comment.
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Craig Gabriel
1 year
How good & how much fun was the match between @NickKyrgios & @DjokerNole . How many new eyeballs were directed at tennis.This was pure entertainment & a great curtain raiser to the Australian Open. Sold out RLA showed that. The 10 yr olds & Wheelies were great. NK won 4-3 2-4 10-9
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
@Lateralsimon @NickKyrgios My reminder note is probably the most famous underarm serve was the one Michael Chang did to Ivan lendl at the French and beat Ivan and went on to win the title. Its a smart tactical move if it works.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
No decision on the Djokovic saga with the Federal Court. The Chief Justice even suggested it could go into tomorrow. The order of play has been held back with the hope of a decision but they can't wait much longer and it will be released at 4pm Melbourne time.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Super function @SH_RolexMasters Meet the Masters. Roger Federer went head to head with Chef Simon cooking sausages. Chief judge was Li Na. Watch her reaction at the end
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
So-called celebs weighing in on the controversy of the women's final. Reading some of the comments online shows they know diddly squat about the situation and/or rules. The coach admitting to coaching, seems to be ignored. Calling official "liar", "thief" is abuse.
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Listening to and seeing comments about @NickKyrgios and his approach to things in Washington eg fun with crowd, playing ping pong with kids etc etc etc. Where have people been? He's had that sort of engagement for long time.
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Craig Gabriel
8 years
No doubt @NickKyrgios is also thrilled, after losing to Murray he told him "Go out and win it ... please"
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
I don't believe Novak Djokovic will be at the Australian Open
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
@JimmyConnors @AustralianOpen Jimmy he had it 18mtghs ago. You need to understand what this country has been through & what Melbourne has been through. Rules are rules & there can't be 1 for some & another for all else. Public are already fuming with the situation. To quote Aussies "doesn't pass the pub test"
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Bernard Tomic won an ITF Futures event in Cancun, Mexico
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
@andy_murray @Wimbledon Andy is totally right. She did nothing to warrant any criticism. @piersmorgan said she couldn't stand the pressure and quit. As a reminder he walked of a TV set because he couldn't stand the pressure and he then quit. Discuss!
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
For the first time since 1999, 4 Australians are in the last 16 of Wimbledon. In 1999 it was 3 men & 1 woman like now. In 1999 it was Wayne Arthurs, Mark Philippoussis, Pat Rafter & Jelena Dokic. This time its Alex De Minaur, Jason Kubler, Nick Kyrgios & Ajla Tomljanovic
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Who said @NickKyrgios didn't like clay? 😆😆In the Washington doubles, he and Jack Sock beat the French Open champions Arevalo and Rojer in the first round anad beat the French Open finalists Dodig and Krajicek in the final.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
It's baffling the attention Novak Djokovic's trainer mixing an "energy" drink in the stands 4 Djokovic has attracted. It's a non story. There's almost an implication from some that something is up while others can't even get well publicised facts right. He's won 21 majors, not 22
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
He's got the win... @NickKyrgios beats Fabio Fognini 62 64. The crowd absolutely loves Kygs here
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
Ash Barty is the Wimbledon champion
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
Top 16 men's seeds
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
To all those who had pot shots at Ash Barty being No1. Shows you know zippo.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Daniil and his win celebrations
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Singer @adamlambert was sitting immediately in front of me on flight from London. Believe he's going to perform on @TheVoiceAU . He was very accommodating with people asking for pics etc. No, I was not one 🙂
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
BREAKING: Alex Hawke has CANCELLED Novak Djokovic's visa
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Craig Gabriel
7 years
Novak Djokovic's previous coach greets his current coach, Boris Becker and Andre Agassi exchange a nice handshake in the player's box
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Craig Gabriel
11 months
A @rogerfederer moment on Centre Court
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Shakira with the pre-match entertainment
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Craig Gabriel
11 months
Look who's in the Royal Box
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
Congratulations to one of tennis ' true nice guys @cilic_marin and his lovely bride Kristina
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Craig Gabriel
7 years
This guy in the black keeps following me everywhere - New York, Prague, now Shanghai, he's very nice but enough. Thinks he's @rogerfederer
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
@pmouratoglou It's a trial with the ATP. 🤞it won't go ahead. Tennis is an individual sport. The WTA made a bad move years ago. Can a player not think for themself? This is like exam cheating. It is a negative for the sport. The Tours should have done more to stop the illegal aspect.
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
He promised he would do it on his own steam after the disappointment of not getting a wild card and . @TKokkinakis has kept that promise. He has qualified for the Australian Open main draw beating Peter Polansky 64 64 in the last round of qualies. Well done Thanners.
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Craig Gabriel
4 years
CONFIRMED. .. World no1 Ash Barty will not be playing the US Open
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Not surprising.. Ivan lendl ends coaching Zverev "I have a lot of belief in Sascha who is still very young. I think that one day he may become a great player but currently he has some off court issues that make it difficult to workin a way that is consistent with my philosophy."
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Please... people get tennis terminology correct. Anything before 1969 is NOT the Australian Open, it was Australian Championships. Big difference. And it is NOT a grand slam it is a major. Grand slam is winning the 4 majors in a calendar year.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
Officially installed as year-end No1 for a record 7th time @DjokerNole
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
@PHShriver Pammy you know I respect you & I admire Sally Jenkins' writing but Wimbledon & the LTA broke their own rules of no discrimination. Also, were players from allied nations banned after the invasion of Iraq? I'm disgusted by the war but existing sports bans have led to zero changes
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
I'm not understanding the reasons why anyone can't accept that @ashbarty just wants to retire. Why is there a belief there is some underlying reason? Can't someone just decide "ok that's it I've had enough, I've achieved what I wanted"? Just accept it and stop the delving.
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
So excited. After the last five weeks in hospital following falling badly on Brickell Ave, Miami on 29 March which resulted in major surgery on my right shoulder in Sydney, I am able to go home. Still have a sling but way better situation than I've recently been through.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
OH MY GOSH. WE HAVE WAITING 41 YEARS FOR THIS. ASH bARTY HAS WON WIMBLEODN, SHE HAS BEATEN KAROLINA PLISKOVA 63 67 63
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Craig Gabriel
4 years
Tickets for the AO Rally for Relief exhibition match set for Rod Laver Arena on Wed January 15 go on sale at 4pm today, Mon 6 Jan 2020. All funds raised will be donated to the bushfire relief cause. Tickets are $54 for adults $35 concession. Available at .
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Craig Gabriel
11 months
My view till 16 July. Where am I?
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
The morning after the biggest moment of her professional career @ashbar96
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Craig Gabriel
6 months
@janniksin has beaten Novak Djokovic for the second time in about two weeks. The last player to beat Djokovic twice in 2 weeks was @NickKyrgios in 2017 in Acapulco and Indian Wells.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
@andy_murray How about some of the local media take responsibility? She had the mental strength to get as far as she did. She's 18, never been in this situation, it comes with experience. Stick to what you know Piers, walking off TV sets. Don't think you handled that pressure, you quit.
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Craig Gabriel
9 months
Tough for Alex De Minaur, loses in 4 sets to Daniil Medvedev
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Craig Gabriel
1 year
Give me a break. Now nick kyrgios is being given a hard time because he wasn't wearing a helmet riding a scooter. I have not seen one person wearing a helmet on these scooters. Because it's him, have a dig. 🤷‍♂️🤦🚴‍♂️
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Craig Gabriel
7 years
. @andy_murray donating prize money from this week @ Queen's to the Grenfell Tower fire fund.
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
Just had a chat with Bernie Tomic here in Chengdu. He is so excited with this win. Said he always believed in himself when most others did not and he said the jungle was a reality check for him. This was a huge effort from him. 1st title in 3yrs, up to 76, was about 250 in May.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Seriously ... the Djokovic mother and father going on that their son is being treated like a prisoner because he's in a quarantine hotel for 3 days. Try 14 days like some have done and others I know have done multiple times.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
It's been my toughest Wimbledon to work since I first attended in 1984 for obvious reasons but on a cloudy Saturday @ashbarty made every second worth it. One of my proudest moments being onsite & live on the news on @2GBNews @NewsTalk4BC @3AW693 @6PR the moment she won Wimbledon.
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
SHE'S DONE IT! @ashbar96 is into the semis of the French Open. It is her first time in the last 4 of a major and she is the first Australian to get so far since Sam Stosur in 2016. Barty has beaten Madison Keys 63 75
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
I'm not sure there will be a better on court interview than the one between Jelena Dokic and Alize Cornet.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Player-coach split between Novak Djokovic and Marian Vajda, and it appears Marian could be in line to work with Andy Murray. Sorry I was not clear enough that it is an indication.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
I remain proud and excited to know that I am the only Australian media person to have been at every one of @ashbarty victories at the majors 2019 French Open, 2021 Wimbledon and 2022 Australian Open.
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
When you realise you have beaten the world no.1, won your first hardcourt title and the biggest title of your career - Kiki Bertens
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Day one is nearly here for Wimbledon
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
Irrespective what people say about . @NickKyrgios he has people talking about tennis and that can only be a good thing. When he is on court you know you are in for an amazing ride. It's entertainment.
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Craig Gabriel
1 year
This is this year's poster for @rolandgarros
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Hey . @ashbar96 how old were you in this pic?
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Aussies dominating Atlanta. Not only has @alexdeminaur won the singles title, the doubles final is an all Aussie affair as @NickKyrgios and @TKokkinakis are playing @JasonMKubler and @johnwpeers
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Really pleased for @TKokkinakis scoring another super win, this time beating John Isner 67 76 76 to reach the quarters in Adelaide.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Nick Kyrgios serving for the match against Daniil Medvedev
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Craig Gabriel
4 years
From the 99 matches Nadal has now played at Roland Garros he has won 97.
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
Not only has @rogerfederer become the oldest man to reach the world No.1 ranking but he has set a new record for the longest gap between periods at No.1, over five years. He will start his 303rd week at the top officially on Monday, a men's record.
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Craig Gabriel
6 years
The sad part of this is that it should be the best day of Naomi Osaka's life. That happiness and excitement was taken away.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
Just been reminded, today is Stefan Edberg's birthday, he is 55 and looks the same. If only there were more Stefan Edberg's, one of the nicest people I know.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
He's done it! After all the years of injuries, at last, @TKokkinakis has won his first career title and he's done it in his hometown. Thanasi has won the Adelaide International beating Arthur Rinderknech 67 76 63. This win is just the best and deserved.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
The most perfect this tennis court will be.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
JUST IN: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Adelaide event with blisters on his right hand. He is replaced by Filip Krajinovic. It is not likely that the issue will affect Djokovic's other scheduled events
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
For 35 years or so I've been coming to Wimbledon. Excitement never wanes but when you are working its like an office. Then you hear fans who see the centre court for the first time and they gasp. You are jolted back to once more realising and appreciating how special it is.
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Craig Gabriel
3 years
From Russia with Love. @DaniilMedwed the next Bond?
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
Oh so gutted to hear of the passing of Australian Peter McNamara. What a lovely man and such a wonderful player who reached no7 in the world in singles and with Paul McNamee were a legendary doubles team, the Super Macs. He was only 64. Way too young. Very sad. RIP Macca.
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Wow... What an upset! The Special K's @NickKyrgios and @TKokkinakis the bros, have stunned the top seeds in the doubles Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic 76 63 in the 2nd round.
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Craig Gabriel
8 years
Theres hardly been any reaction to what Djokovic did. If it was Kyrgios the world would have been coming to an end for some commentators
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Craig Gabriel
1 year
WHAT A PERFORMANCE AND WHAT A COMEBACK! @JasonMKubler has beaten Dan Evans in the most incredible manner @UnitedCupTennis In the second Kubler was 0-5, he won 5 straight games and won 7 of 8 games and in the breaker was 0-2 and won 7 of 8 points for 63 76
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Craig Gabriel
2 years
Thank you to all for the get well wishes. It is appreciated. I feel okay (except for raspy voice) and hopefully it stays that way. I'm still working on covering the Australian Open. Due to be back in circulation on saturday in time for the finals.
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Craig Gabriel
5 years
The other day Ion Tiriac said Ash Barty had only one merit, she was Australian then added Australians cant read or write. What now Mr. Tiriac? She has the following merits: 1. Australian 2. world No.1 3. French Op champ 4. all-round lovely person 5. she reads and writes very well
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