Blue_Belle wrote:

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Liam is out of qualies due to bone stressors in his ankle. Kudos for speaking out that although tempting to turn up and receive the money, that it wouldn't be right to do so and deny someone else a place.

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Absolutely. He's a good sort 

And kudos, too, to the Aussie Open for giving him his travel expenses.

Bob in Spain wrote:

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Coup Droit wrote:

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Blue_Belle wrote:

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Liam is out of qualies due to bone stressors in his ankle. Kudos for speaking out that although tempting to turn up and receive the money, that it wouldn't be right to do so and deny someone else a place.

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Absolutely. He's a good sort 

And kudos, too, to the Aussie Open for giving him his travel expenses.

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A nice message from Laurent Lokoli as well, who was the beneficiary of Liam's decision to withdraw.

"Liam, I wish you a speedy recovery. We are born same year and we know each other since childhood. Today you have shown how fair you are off the court as well. Thank you for letting an other player competing meanwhile your could have play. Great sportsmanship. I wish u the best"

 

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 Ahh, that's lovely 

Thanks for posting it, Bob

I'm glad it was a 'good guy' like Lokoli who got the benefit - and that he came out like that for Liam - it's true - it's a big wodge of dosh for Liam to turn down - he could have played the system very easily, if he'd wanted to