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Emma Raducanu

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Grandmadinosaur Mon 06-Sept-21 21:36:43

Has anyone just watched her tonight at the US Open? What an amazing talent and through to the last eight.

TillyTrotter Sat 11-Sept-21 21:45:00

The pace is phenomenal. They both have the hunger to win and it’s a very special match on a very poignant day.

Zoejory Sat 11-Sept-21 21:44:01

MayBee70

I’m going to have to go for a walk. Nerves getting to me…

I'll join you!

MayBee70 Sat 11-Sept-21 21:43:12

I’m going to have to go for a walk. Nerves getting to me…

Lucca Sat 11-Sept-21 21:20:42

I like both their outfits . Feminine but practical

Jaxjacky Sat 11-Sept-21 21:12:50

I can’t believe her name was/is spelt incorrectly court side! Radacanu, unbelievable….

TillyTrotter Sat 11-Sept-21 20:00:32

I’m in my seat in front of the TV now, and let nobody disturb me ?

NanKate Sat 11-Sept-21 19:19:13

Amazon Prime for me as they have excellent presenters such as Jim Courier, Martina N and Tim Henman gives his 6th penneth worth.

I think both contestants will be nervous. I believe they are friends and have known each other for a few years.

MayBee70 Sat 11-Sept-21 10:07:45

Thanks for that! I wouldn’t have known.

FannyCornforth Sat 11-Sept-21 10:05:21

Lucca

Thanks !
But now I can watch on 4 !

Oh! It’s on 4 is it! Excellent news

annodomini Sat 11-Sept-21 09:52:38

Silverbridge, you forgot to mention that Prime is a subscription service. Anyone who uses Amazon Prime for parcel delivery will be able to use the video channels, though some films will incur an extra charge.

Zoejory Sat 11-Sept-21 09:37:56

Good on Amazon Prime and Channel 4. Excellent news for all. I'll stick with Prime as well as I can do without the adverts!

Lucca Sat 11-Sept-21 09:35:02

Thanks !
But now I can watch on 4 !

Silverbridge Sat 11-Sept-21 09:34:58

Lucca

If you have a Smart TV, then the icon for Prime app may already be pre-installed along with others along the bottom or side of you sceen depending on how you have it see up. If not, look in the apps menu and add it to your list.

First time you use Prime you will be asked to authorise it which will also synchronise it to your computer or other device, so have that handy. It tends to be easier to do this on a device keyboard. TV input screens are apt to be laborious having to tab from one letter and number to another.

That's all you have to do. Then you can watch on whichever device you chose. You can even switch between them for the same programme and the app will track where to resume.

Pittcity Sat 11-Sept-21 09:34:12

Lucca if you've got a smart TV then Prime should be one of the apps. You'll need to check your manual but it's usually found in the main menu.
Otherwise you can watch it on a computer or tablet.

Pittcity Sat 11-Sept-21 09:31:54

Channel 4 have just announced that they've struck a deal with Amazon and will be showing the match live. There will be ad breaks though so I'll still be watching on Prime.

Lucca Sat 11-Sept-21 09:18:12

FannyCornforth

Hello
You can get a 30 day free trial for Prime Video (and watch Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm while you’re at it smile)

A. After reading about what ckarkson is doing in local village I definitely won’t watch him (wouldn’t anyway tbh)

B. I’m very pathetic about TV technology…I ve just signed up for prime free trial so how do I actually watch it …..does it appear on my TV ?

Sar53 Sat 11-Sept-21 09:14:58

Unfortunately we are out this evening but I'm hoping we may be home before the match ends.

I'm originally from the Bromley area so she is a local girl who has done remarkably well.

Come on Emma we are all behind you.

TillyTrotter Sat 11-Sept-21 09:12:58

I’ll be watching ? ? Thank goodness Amazon prime are showing it live.
Good Luck Emma,

MayBeMaw Sat 11-Sept-21 08:20:40

I’ll be watching tonight- who else will?
My Amazon Prime will earn its keep for once

MayBee70 Fri 10-Sept-21 15:31:12

If you get a free months viewing with Amazon prime does is it easy to cancel after a month? I’ve heard that once you’re with Amazon prime they make it difficult to cancel.

Pittcity Fri 10-Sept-21 13:20:58

I'm looking forward to the men's doubles final which is today at 5pm our time. British interest on both sides!

Zoejory Fri 10-Sept-21 13:18:34

Shame the BBC didn't get the rights to show it live!

I'm not a fan of watching recorded sports. We know the result.

I think it's due to start sometime between 9 and 9.30 pm.

As mentioned Amazon Prime have mentioned showing it free but there is always the option to sign up for a month's free viewing. No need to continue with the subscription.

Pittcity Fri 10-Sept-21 13:14:24

www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/tennis/us-open-tennis-2021-watch-tv-live-stream/

The BBC have obtained the rights to show highlights on Sunday.

Zoejory Fri 10-Sept-21 13:06:41

There's murmurings that Amazon Prime may make the match free to view for all.

Yammy Fri 10-Sept-21 11:07:19

Bluebellwould

She’s wonderful and seems such a pleasant girl.

I’m sadly waiting for the press to obliterate her and cause vast problems for her. They started at Wimbledon heaping so much pressure on her, they had her winning Wimbledon after she got through the first round! No wonder she slightly crumbled.
I hope her parents and coach can keep her safe from the intense pressure. I do wish they weren’t made to give so many press conferences. I’m sure many of us don’t actually need to hear her thoughts on everything, it’s just the sponsors pressing for their pound of flesh. I wish her a long and happy career.

I couldn't agree more