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Re: Players threaten to boycott the AO!
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Still I know that the French tennis federation said they were very concerned about that, as in next years they have to ensure in the meantime the building of the new Roland-Garros and the financements of the federation.
It's not only about corporates and sponsors.
I can understand if you say that the French tennis federation has too much money comparing to other federations and they should cut their programs as Tennis Australia will probably do, but don't make it sound as if it's only about sponsors.
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No need to stick up for the federations. The ones that have Slams aren't poor at all, they can afford the upgrades to facilities. Not like the FFT can't get money from other sources as well, they have nothing to be crying about.
Yes, it's all of them involved. The players generate the revenue they deserve a greater share than what they get since they are the ones who bring all the money in and these people are riding on the back of that.
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Wilander on Dimitrov - "He has mind set on imitating Federer and yes it looks good. But he has no idea what to do on the court".
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I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.
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Machado wins 6-2 6-1
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10-02-2012, 01:45 PM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
is the prize money really 30million AUSD?  ?
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Murray couldn't express it much better than that... he looks so relieved like someone who takes a powerful laxative to free himself from years of severe constipation.
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Reveal your Asian sister.
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10-02-2012, 02:12 PM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
They take money from Australian youngsters so that Stakhovsky could finally buy himself a Ferrari? Smart move.
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10-02-2012, 02:42 PM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
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They take money from Australian youngsters so that Stakhovsky could finally buy himself a Ferrari? Smart move.
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Wow the Ferrari comment very original, then again context is the key not like you'd understand the context of the comment.
Tennis Australia only fund very few youngsters anyway, in fact the ones that really need it don't get it. This increase doesn't change that.
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“ On Nadal bumping him on the changeover, Rosol said: "It's ok, he wanted to take my concentration; I knew he would try something".
Wilander on Dimitrov - "He has mind set on imitating Federer and yes it looks good. But he has no idea what to do on the court".
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Originally Posted by Filo V.
I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.
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10-02-2012, 03:01 PM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
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Wow the Ferrari comment very original, then again context is the key not like you'd understand the context of the comment.
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10-02-2012, 09:33 PM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
Two more millions for the guys to split between them.
How much will doubles get?
It will be interesting to see how much a first round loser on court 17 will get.
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10-03-2012, 12:09 AM
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Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
The Australian Open 2013 is about to really "Break The Bank!" Word on the court is they're going to offer a record $31.1 million in prize money in January!!! Can you say Cha-Chiiiiing!?! I know the players are all smiles  .
http://www.cbssports.com/tennis/stor...-to-31-million
What do you think guys? Too much?
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10-03-2012, 12:13 AM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
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Hahahaha, good call there but Xristos was training in Spain.
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Why is Australia entitled to have better Tennis players than Ukraine?
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Why should international tennis players suffer lower income because of Australian tennis? Or even care about it? Most countries don't even have a Grand Slam, so Australia is still in a very good position financially.
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Didn't know that...
 
It's not like TA was keeping the money from them  But their demands made it so some of the money now comes out of TA which is ridiculous...
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10-03-2012, 12:23 AM
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Re: Australian Open averts player boycott with increased prizemoney
The prize money should be increased for the guys who reach R4 and further. There is no need to encourage the losers to mug around by giving them more money.
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10-03-2012, 12:39 AM
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Re: Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
"Tournament director Craig Tiley said the $4.15 million increase announced Tuesday was the largest from one year to the next for the tournament and should attract the strongest available players."
These days every top-player is going to play in Melbourne and would also play for a tenth of it. It's crazy how much the price money is compared to 20 years ago!
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10-03-2012, 12:49 AM
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Re: Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
Oh heck yeah! I agree, mostly. But you don't think this kind of moola will have Roddick and Kimmy coming out of retirement haha?
Hey, and you know whats even crazier...
...To think that Kobe Bryant will make this jaw-dropping total all by himself next season. WOW! That's crazy.
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10-03-2012, 12:54 AM
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Re: Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
honestly, 50/50 on it. Sure, tennis is still paid pretty low compared to other sports, but apart from the top 4, the quality of play in the gs draws this year really didn't deserve such a huge raise.
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10-03-2012, 12:56 AM
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Re: Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
Time to boycott AO...right guys?
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10-03-2012, 12:56 AM
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Re: Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
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Time to boycott AO...right guys?
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Hell yeah! 
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10-03-2012, 12:58 AM
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Re: Australian Open 2013 Is About Set Shell Out A Record $31.1 Million
I'm assuming the WTA tour gets a nice chunk of it too 50%-wise? That's a laugher.
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