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Conor Niland Retired..

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  • 09-07-2012 3:09pm
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    smackbunnybaby
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    This completely passed me by!

    I had no idea until now (didn't see a thread for it when using forum search tool).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Niland

    "He officially announced his retirement from tennis on 12 April 2012 due to a reoccurring hip injury.[3] In a statement Niland said: "I am today sadly announcing my retirement from professional tennis. I have been suffering from labral tears in both hip cartilages and this has resulted in pain and restricted movement for the past nine months."

    Anyway, a belated good luck to you Conor in your future projects.


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    Rob2D
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    Yeah I heard it. But to be fair the first time I'd ever heard of him was when he faced Djokovic in the USO there a while back.


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    jcf
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    Yeah , he had a good year last year qualifying for Wimbledon and the US open.
    He went out in the 1st round in both , USA to djokovic and in wimby he was 4-1 up in he 5th to meet Federer in the 2nd round .... shame ..


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    cgpg5
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    Say that hurts so bad it would be something else to say you played arguably the greatest player to play the game in Wimbledon


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    RosyLily
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    His match against Adrian Mannarino at Wimbledon last year was unreal!!! Court 16 I think, packed out!! And dozens of people standing around the court. Flags and jerseys everywhere...you'd think he was back in Dublin!

    Never experienced an atmosphere like that at a tennis match.


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    jcf
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    RosyLily wrote: »
    His match against Adrian Mannarino at Wimbledon last year was unreal!!! Court 16 I think, packed out!! And dozens of people standing around the court. Flags and jerseys everywhere...you'd think he was back in Dublin!

    Never experienced an atmosphere like that at a tennis match.

    Would have loved to be there, was gutted when he lost that 4-1 lead in the 5th,
    Imagine what that would have done for Irish tennis ?


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    Rob2D
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    It would haven been pretty hype alright.


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    cgpg5
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    Wouldn't it be class if even a top 100 standard Irish player was on the tour or emerged in a couple of years. If Cyprus, Kazakhstan and even Scotland (!!!) had top players at Wimbledon, why shouldn't we :D


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    MtPleasantLTC
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    Good news for all you Conor Niland fans!!!
    He will be playing in Mount Pleasant Tennis Club next Tuesday 17th July 6pm-8pm against Barry King & Mario Rosenstock in a charity exhibition match in aid of Goal!! There will be a Q&A session afterwards & you should be able to meet/have a chat with him.
    Everyone welcome, you don't need to be a member!
    Poster available on our website & facebook page (can't post link here so you'll have to google it)
    Ciara


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