WIMBLEDON 2012 - SINGLES: Mens and Ladies Discussion thread (info in first posts)

[WimbledonAce]

Love both these players. Don't mind who wins.

[wriggles]

Love both these players. Don't mind who wins.

Delpo far too dangerous...would take ferrer on grass

[RoastLamb]

Delpo far too dangerous...would take ferrer on grass

Me too. Ferru has an early break.

[Alis]

We really could do with Ferrer and Delpo slogging it out for five hours or more - I wonder if they'll oblige? Ferrer a break up at the moment.

[JAMES4578]

Delpo looked like breaking first game but Ferrer held on and took advantage, a break up at 4-2. Think I'd also certainly prefer David on grass.

[RoastLamb]

Ferru takes first set 6-3.

[WimbledonAce]

Someone please tell Sue it was Haas not Kohlschreiber that won Halle!:doh:

[JAMES4578]

Someone please tell Sue it was Haas not Kohlschreiber that won Halle!:doh:

Yes, bit of an unforced errors, Kohli beat Nadal there.

[dewster99]

del po not holding up his end of the deal

Ferrer looks ominous :(

[JAMES4578]

del po not holding up his end of the deal

Ferrer looks ominous :(


Ferrer just broken for 4-3 in the 3rd and holds for 5-3 so looks like he'll get through in straights. Looks like Ferrer playing very well but Andy would still be the favourite on grass.

[supergran]

Come on Delpo....this is not what was supposed to happen. Argh match point!

[Sallydaisy]

Game, set, match Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-3

[RoastLamb]

Ferru's going to be so tought to beat. :sad:

[rondun]

Game, set, match Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-3See ya delpo :wave:

[DaveArneRiise]

Rather Ferrer to be honest, especially on grass. Del P is dangerous capable of blowing anyone off the court if he's on form. Andy has great chance against Ferrer on grass.

[WimbledonAce]

Ferrer in awesome form though. V tough match in my opinion.

[DaveArneRiise]

Murray's playing not to bad himself though ;)

Tsonga looks to have reeled in the Fish! He's had treatment on his back though midway through. Looks as if he's going to march into the quarters though.

[supergran]

I think it will be a difficult match but Andy is in great form and mentally seems very tough. Fingers crossed he will start like he did today.

[DaveArneRiise]

Play suspended in the Tsonga Fish match now. Tsonga 2 games away from the quarters.

[Bardot]

Watching Live at Wimbledon and Andy just took part in their quiz. It's questions about their Wimbledon history and it certainly brought out Andy's competitiveness. He was also interrupted by Rafa (recorded last week) at one point. Andy got 8 points and is now top of the leader board. If anyone wants to watch it you can "rewind" the viewer back to about 3hrs 54mins. Very enjoyable only spoilt by Annabel Lecter's comments after when referring to one of Andy's answers about his junior days, she recalled him playing the French Open juniors and according to her his behaviour was terrible "and he's not much different to that child I saw in the juniors". :hmm

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/interactive/index.html

[JAMES4578]

Williams through putting out Kvitova 6-3, 7-5,though Petra had a set point but couldn't capitalise,looks like she'll be champion again.

[Alis]

I would say so. I thought whoever won this match would win the title and I think Serena really raised her game today.

[dewster99]

can someone call lisicki to the court please?

[rondun]

can someone call lisicki to the court please?Hey Lisicki - you're sooooo "to the court"!

[Jan]

:rolling:

[clancy]

I have enjoyed playing and watching tennis for 60 years and don't pretend to understand the intracacies of the draws; can someone please explain to me how in the quarters, Djokovic (1) will play Mayer (31), Federer (3) will play Youzhny (26) - both having enjoyed easy routes - Tsonga (5) will play Kohischreiber (27) and Murray (4) will play Ferrer (7)? Am I missing something somewhere?

[Katie]

I have enjoyed playing and watching tennis for 60 years and don't pretend to understand the intracacies of the draws; can someone please explain to me how in the quarters, Djokovic (1) will play Mayer (31), Federer (3) will play Youzhny (26) - both having enjoyed easy routes - Tsonga (5) will play Kohischreiber (27) and Murray (4) will play Ferrer (7)? Am I missing something somewhere?

It's because the higher-ranked players that Djokovic, Federer and Tsonga were seeded to have met have been knocked out early. In the draw, the predicted QFs based on ranking were: Djokovic-Berdych, Federer-Tipsarevic, Nadal-Tsonga and Murray-Ferrer. Berdych lost in the first round, Nadal in the second and Tipsarevic in the third.

[rondun]

I have enjoyed playing and watching tennis for 60 years and don't pretend to understand the intracacies of the draws; can someone please explain to me how in the quarters, Djokovic (1) will play Mayer (31), Federer (3) will play Youzhny (26) - both having enjoyed easy routes - Tsonga (5) will play Kohischreiber (27) and Murray (4) will play Ferrer (7)? Am I missing something somewhere?Not really, just the luck of the draw.

The only thing that is fixed is the #1 & #2 seeds, everything else is drawn at random.
Assuming everything goes according to the seeding it will be 1 v 2 in the final.
Likewise in the semis it will be 1 & 2 playing the 3&4 seeds, but at random, ie 1 could play either 3 or 4.
And in the quarters it will be 1,2,3 & 4th seeds v the 5,6,7 & 8ths seeds.
So Andy could equally have drawn any of the seeds from 5-8 in this round.
Unfortunately it was only Ferrer & Tsonga from those 4 who managed to do the business (with kohlshreiber effectively taking Rafa's spot)

[Alis]

It's because the higher-ranked players that Djokovic, Federer and Tsonga were seeded to have met have been knocked out early. In the draw, the predicted QFs based on ranking were: Djokovic-Berdych, Federer-Tipsarevic, Nadal-Tsonga and Murray-Ferrer. Berdych lost in the first round, Nadal in the second and Tipsarevic in the third.

Very succinct!

[Sallydaisy]

Azarenka through to the Semi's to face Serena Williams.

SHOCK NEWS!!!!!!!!

Wimbledon are moving the other match that was on Court 1 (suspended for rain) onto Centre.
9.25pm .....

It's Radwanska v Kirilenko and they're 4-4 in the Final Set.

So, that stuffs up all their excuses for not playing on last night when they had 3hrs to do so.
:grrr:

[cazza99]

Azarenka through to the Semi's to face Serena Williams.

SHOCK NEWS!!!!!!!!

Wimbledon are moving the other match that was on Court 1 (suspended for rain) onto Centre.
9.25pm .....

It's Radwanska v Kirilenko and they're 4-4 in the Final Set.

So, that stuffs up all their excuses for not playing on last night when they had 3hrs to do so.
:grrr:

Maybe they had their knuckles rapped.

[dewster99]

Azarenka through to the Semi's to face Serena Williams.

SHOCK NEWS!!!!!!!!

Wimbledon are moving the other match that was on Court 1 (suspended for rain) onto Centre.
9.25pm .....

It's Radwanska v Kirilenko and they're 4-4 in the Final Set.

So, that stuffs up all their excuses for not playing on last night when they had 3hrs to do so.
:grrr:

guess all the pressure from people like us paid off albeit a day too late

[Linda]

Well, I assume they got thousands of irate tweets last night (I sent one and I saw plenty of others on Twitter).

[Sallydaisy]

I imagine the players themselves had a fair bit to say to the Referees office last night/today as well.
It cost a bundle to put the thing on so they might as well use it and get their money's worth.
:p

I don't think they'll EVER do 'night' matches in the same way that the AO and USO do because of the local bye-laws and so on but at least this way they can ensure they right the schedule a bit. Apart from anything else there is awful weather forecast for the rest of the week ...

[supergran]

Well, I assume they got thousands of irate tweets last night (I sent one and I saw plenty of others on Twitter).
Agree I sent a few irate tweets and a e-mail, which was very irate. I imagine they were inundated.
:grass::tennis::rain::angry:

[Alis]

If Fed and Andy are on Centre tomorrow, I take it that Djoko is on Court 1. I bet the sun shines all day!

[Linda]

The forecast is indeed for sun tomorrow . . .

[-J-]

is there a match on center right now ? weird :confused:
i thought they had drawn a line under late night matches!; they must have drawn a new line tonight, these buffoons do more lines than a Miami nightclub

[Sallydaisy]

Radwanska defeats Kirilenko and books her place in the Semi-Final.

And that perhaps is that for Centre Court tonight - unless they're going to put a doubles match on for good measure.
:lol:

[dewster99]

the way tracey austin says error really gets to me

[clancy]

It's because the higher-ranked players that Djokovic, Federer and Tsonga were seeded to have met have been knocked out early. In the draw, the predicted QFs based on ranking were: Djokovic-Berdych, Federer-Tipsarevic, Nadal-Tsonga and Murray-Ferrer. Berdych lost in the first round, Nadal in the second and Tipsarevic in the third.

But they were saying Murray had a tough draw from day one ..........

[Sallydaisy]

The forecast is indeed for sun tomorrow . . .

Hmm, this is the Met Office forecast for Wimbledon tomorrow:
Wednesday: Largely cloudy with outbreaks of mainly light rain, perhaps initially locally heavy, and drizzle. However, some brighter conditions may develop, together with scattered heavy showers in the afternoon. Maximum Temperature 20 °C.:wimbrolly:

[Linda]

According to the BBC it will be dry from 1pm to 11pm!

[RoastLamb]

Yuck, I wish Djoko was on centre court, not Fed. Oh well.

Disappointed Petra lost to Serena in straights (and Tamira to Azashrieky), also that Lisicki lost when she could have served it out but happy Aggie got through.

[Helen40]

I watched the ladies games today (kind of), but found it really hard to get into it as they all looked the same to me apart from Serena. Is this just me being ignorant or did others find that too.

[rondun]

the way tracey austin says error really gets to me
If she messed up putting on her makeup she'd describe it as a "myrrh air"

[Sallydaisy]

According to the BBC it will be dry from 1pm to 11pm!
The Beeb and the Weather Channel have both had different interpretations of the weather forecast. It would be good if it was a bit drier for the sake of all the doubles matches, not to mention the juniors and wheelchair event.

[RoastLamb]

I watched the ladies games today (kind of), but found it really hard to get into it as they all looked the same to me apart from Serena. Is this just me being ignorant or did others find that too.

I found it very hard to tell the two German opponents apart. Both had their long blonde hair done up in plaits. But one smiled and one didn't. :rolling:

[rondun]

According to the BBC it will be dry from 1pm to 11pm!aye, on centre court!

[Alis]

But they were saying Murray had a tough draw from day one ..........

He did - on paper he had a much tougher draw that any of the other three quarters. He just happened to draw all the giants of the men's tour - i.e. over 6'6" tall - who are also very big hitters. In addition to that he had Davydenko in the first round - a former world number 3 - and Rafa in the semis. As it happened a few of them went out early - including Rafa of course.

[KnightOwl]

the way tracey austin says error really gets to me

Yep - sounds a bit like 'ears' so I keep wondering how/why people might be making a lots of ears - I mean, how many do you need??

[Madeline]

I found it very hard to tell the two German opponents apart. Both had their long blonde hair done up in plaits. But one smiled and one didn't. :rolling:

I worked on the basis that Lisicki had a headband and Kerber an eye-shade thingy (what do they call those caps without any top?:lol: )

[-J-]

I worked on the basis that Lisicki had a headband and Kerber an eye-shade thingy (what do they call those caps without any top?:lol: )visor

[david1610]

visor
So if she won the point after deuce it would be ad...visor! :shamed:

[-J-]

So if she won the point after deuce it would be ad...visor! :shamed::lol:

[supergran]

See the comedians are still awake.:lol:

[Helen40]

Agree I sent a few irate tweets and a e-mail, which was very irate. I imagine they were inundated.
:grass::tennis::rain::angry:

I wrote an angry email. I found it verrrrry interesting that today on the BBC website/redbutton that there was an article defending the decision not to move Murray's match to centre, and then miraculously later they move matches....

[clancy]

He did - on paper he had a much tougher draw that any of the other three quarters. He just happened to draw all the giants of the men's tour - i.e. over 6'6" tall - who are also very big hitters. In addition to that he had Davydenko in the first round - a former world number 3 - and Rafa in the semis. As it happened a few of them went out early - including Rafa of course.

Thank you for the responses; still don't think it seems FAIR but, as my mother used to say, whoever said that life was fair! Come on Andy - you can do it in spite of everything!

[Sallydaisy]

Here's what I don't get about the scheduling at this point in the tournament.

The weather forecast is still for showers/cloud for the rest of the week.
The doubles draws are all over the place .....

BUT

a) Wimbledon have scheduled Ladies Invitational events ahead of Mixed Doubles - see link (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1071-WIMBLEDON-2012-INFORMATION-THREAD-(locked)-Tournament-Schedule-Draws-OOP-s&p=78043&viewfull=1#post78043)
b) They have Junior events planned on most of the non-show courts all day.

If there are only small windows of dry weather why don't they put the main event doubles onto those outside courts when they can be played?

This is not to do down the Junior events - but the way things are going they will be hard pressed to complete the Mens and Ladies Doubles let alone the Mixed, Juniors and Wheelchair events.

The Invitationals are now just that so it seems crazy to include them at the moment.

[Sallydaisy]

:wimbrolly:

17mins ago .....

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/Wimbledon) Here comes a rain shower. Covers going over and players coming off court.



6mins ago .....

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/Wimbledon) Covers comingoff again. We're calling it early but we have a feeling this could be the #photooftheday (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23photooftheday) from #Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Wimbledon) http://pic.twitter.com/KpIdHP1Y (http://t.co/KpIdHP1Y)

[DaveArneRiise]

Mayer really should have put that volley away at 4-4 0-40 on Nole's serve. Doesn't and Nole ends up holding for 5-4. Could prove crucial. Must take your chances against Nole!

[RoastLamb]

C'mon Djokovic!!! Youzhny is being steamrolled. YAWN!

[DaveArneRiise]

C'mon Djokovic!!! Youzhny is being steamrolled. YAWN!

Youzhny H2H record with Fed is like 0-15 or something, so no real surprises there.

[RoastLamb]

I think it's 0-13. So boring to watch plus I think the occasion of being on CC with royalty watching is affecting him.

[dewster99]

just finish this quick and get andy on. Want Nole to win as well though so they can bash each other for 5 hours in the semis. Really don't want Fed to win another Wimbers. If Andy can't I'd want Tsonga or Nole to

[RoastLamb]

just finish this quick and get andy on. Want Nole to win as well though so they can bash each other for 5 hours in the semis. Really don't want Fed to win another Wimbers. If Andy can't I'd want Tsonga or Nole to

Yeah, I'm with you on this one.

[-J-]

just finish this quick and get andy on. Want Nole to win as well though so they can bash each other for 5 hours in the semis. Really don't want Fed to win another Wimbers. If Andy can't I'd want Tsonga or Nole toandy obviously, but if not then nole followed by fed

[ljs]

Youzhny is not making this the least bit entertaining , guess Feddy will have to take his beating from Nole

[ljs]

William looking rather bored :lol: cant say Id blame him

[RoastLamb]

Bring on the marquee match!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The entree. The main course. The main act.

[Golden Lady]

Bring on the marquee match!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The entree. The main course. The main act.

Too right, I imagine that even Fed and Nole are bored silly!

[JAMES4578]

Fed just being allowed to cruise, know Youzhny has never beaten him but he has taken 3 sets. oh well hope Andy is ready. Nole was given a bit of a test by Mayer in the first but when the German couldn't capitalise at 4 all 0-40, he just lost coinfidence and Djokovic stepped it up,

[Sallydaisy]

Scores on the doors at 14.45pm

Federer 6-1 6-2 2-1 Youzhny
Djokovic 6-4 6-1 1-2 Mayer

[JAMES4578]

Now 4-1 to Fed in the 3rd, so nearly over!

[-J-]

5-1 now yozzer serving to stay in match

[ljs]

Now 4-1 to Fed in the 3rd, so nearly over!

thank goodness !!!!

[RoastLamb]

:sleepy:

[ljs]

great , thats over , now bring on a real match , cmonnn Andy

[david1610]

Oh dear! Break back please!
C'mon Andy!

[traveller7]

Glad I didnt bother watching the matches on earlier borring
Tsonga is 1 set up but losing the 2nd set 1-4 at the moment

[DaveArneRiise]

just finish this quick and get andy on. Want Nole to win as well though so they can bash each other for 5 hours in the semis. Really don't want Fed to win another Wimbers. If Andy can't I'd want Tsonga or Nole to

Even if that happens they are both phenomenal athletes it won't really hinder them that much. Especially Nole.

[traveller7]

tsonga match 1 set all

[RoastLamb]

Shame these matches are on at the same time. I'd quite like to watch Tsonga.

[cazza99]

Shame these matches are on at the same time. I'd quite like to watch Tsonga.

They are one set all and on serve near the end of the third

[cazza99]

Tsong has taken the 3rd set, so he is up 2 to 1. Their match has been going on a long time too.

[JAMES4578]

Yes seems tough there too. Looks like Marray/Neilsen going to 5th with Cerretani/Roger Vasselin as 5-2 down in 4th, having been 2 sets up.

[traveller7]

Tsonga has won in 4 sets

[cazza99]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon

Are our eyes playing tricks on us? Did Tsonga Tebow at the end of that quarterfinal? @TimTebow http://pic.twitter.com/BBEma30t

[RoastLamb]

Don't understand why Pam Shriver was sitting in the royal box during Fed's match and is now sitting on Henman Hill. Did they kick her out after that match?

[cazza99]

Don't understand why Pam Shriver was sitting in the royal box during Fed's match and is now sitting on Henman Hill. Did they kick her out after that match?

Maybe she is interviewing there.

[ljs]

shes only royalty in Feds circle RL

[RoastLamb]

She is. But wouldn't you rather be sitting in the RB watching Andy's match? I know I would. She said she talked to Steffi, Rod and Princess Michael of Kent but didn't go near Kate and Wills.

[RoastLamb]

shes only royalty in Feds circle RL

She's wearing a royal blue dress so I assumed she's an Andy fan. ;)

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

Forget Andy Murray, what about Jonny Marray! 5-2 up in the fifth set of his doubles QF...one game from a first Grand Slam SF #Wimbledon

[RoastLamb]

They win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!

[cazza99]

Oi, wrong thread ;)

[-J-]

steffi let her sel go

[cazza99]

oi, wrong thread ;)

[Sallydaisy]

I'll move 'em over Cazza.
:p

[cazza99]

stevegtennis ‏@stevegtennis


41 Slam titles 'sitting' in the royal box today @wimbledon . Graf 22; Agassi 8; Laver 11. Impressive collection indeed.

[RoastLamb]

steffi let her sel go

:rolleyes:

[ljs]

I think Steffi looks good , cant help that shes aged a bit , happens to the best of us females

[-J-]

:rolleyes:


I think Steffi looks good , cant help that shes aged a bit , happens to the best of us femalessuppose you had to see the picture of aggassi sitting beside pam shivers at the time to get the joke

[ljs]

oh ok J , explain it to me then lol

[-J-]

oh ok J , explain it to me then lolreally ?:doh:

[traveller7]

Love Steffi and Andre

[ljs]

really ?:doh:

was being sarcastic

[RoastLamb]

Royal box is so empty now. Only Agassi remains.

[-J-]

Don't get it either. Pam is 8 years older than Steffi btw.ye might be getting my pams m9ixed up it was some auld tennis player :rolling:

[ljs]

I figured he thinks Pam is better looking or maybe has nicer legs ??? lol

J isnt it you whose in love with Pam S ?????

[-J-]

ye might be getting my pams m9ixed up it was some auld tennis player :rolling:ooooo might have been billy jean king

[RoastLamb]

ye might be getting my pams m9ixed up it was some auld tennis player :rolling:

Rod Laver?

[ljs]

:lol:

[-J-]

I figured he thinks Pam is better looking or maybe has nicer legs ??? lol

J isnt it you whose in love with Pam S ?????fgs no steffi wasnt in the shot, miss king was sitting in the seat vacated by miss graff so the inteded joke was miss king wwas mrs aggassi:banghead:

[RoastLamb]

Oh OK! Yes, it's pretty sad when you have to explain the joke. You obviously lack Rondun's subtle touch. ;)

[ljs]

dont tell me any more jokes J , they r too confusing

[RoastLamb]

dont tell me any more jokes J , they r too confusing

It's the way he tells 'em!

[-J-]

Oh OK! Yes, it's pretty sad when you have to explain the joke. You obviously lack Rondun's subtle touch. ;)i havnt experienced ronduns subtle touch butt il take your word for it #fiftyshadesofgrey

[-J-]

Canadians

[RoastLamb]

OK, that was funny.

[-J-]

OK, that was funny.best quite while im ahead

[ljs]

yeah kinda

[RoastLamb]

yeah kinda

Ooh we Canucks are a tough room! :lol:

[ljs]

:p

[cazza99]

Colin Fleming ‏@colin_fleming

Sneaked another mixed win so bit of a derby tmrow in the 3rd rnd v @laurarobson5 & Dom Inglot. Should be fun! #Wimbledon #mixed

[clancy]

The matches involving Federer and Djokovic were so boring, not worthy of Wimbledon quarter finals at all. At least no one can accuse Andy's match of being boring! Very well done Andy, you deserve it all and hope you get it on Sunday!

[rondun]

You obviously lack Rondun's subtle touch. ;)How do you know that?
Edit: ah I see he beat me to it.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

Fleming/Hseih vs Inglot/Robson are 3rd on Centre. I hope the BBC show this.

[RoastLamb]

So happy Aggie beat Kerber in straights to get to her first final. I love her style and she doesn't make much noise either. But she'll have a tough time in the final no matter who she faces.

[ljs]

she played well didnt she , and now we have Miss " Im better than everyone else " leading Miss
" I can screech louder than anyone else "

[RoastLamb]

I picked Serena to be in the final so I guess I should root for her but I really don't like either of them. But I love Aggie so keeping everything crossed for her.

[ljs]

I like her too RL , great player & such a nice quiet humble personality

These two , well , dont care for either of them really , but would choose Aza to be in the final over Serena anyday !!!

[JAMES4578]

Radwanska certainly was impressive and has attractive game, though Kerber didn't really perform. Serena's really been dominating, but Azarenka just broken back for 3 all in 2nd.

[RoastLamb]

Serena doesn't seem to be making much noise today. So nice.

I'm also watching the Bryans' doubles match on computer. They're into the fifth set.

[RoastLamb]

Radwanska certainly was impressive and has attractive game, though Kerber didn't really perform.

I don't think Aggie let her perform. Her game really put Kerber off. So strange.

[Helen40]

Looking forward to this match winning to watch the mixed.

[JAMES4578]

As I expected Serena in the final, bit more of a challenge in the 2nd but she took the breaker 8-6 and must be the hot favourite.

[RoastLamb]

I fell asleep during the final few games of the second semi.

Bryans won.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP out for Friday - no surprises!


Order of play Friday, 1pm: Djokovic v Federer fb Murray v Tsonga.

[KnightOwl]

Really enjoying the doubles match between Inglot/Robson and Fleming/Hsieh - really good tennis!

[Jan]

Hope Radwanska can pull off the win, but have my doubts.

[Alis]

Would really love to see Aggie win - she has such an interesting game. She would also go to number one if she did - but I can't help but feel that Serena will hit her off the court. She served 24 aces against Azarenka - Aggie will have to return really well to even stay competitive.

[traveller7]

Got bored watching the ladies so had a nap! Think Serena might win it this year she seems to have improved a lot since last year.

[Helen40]

Got bored watching the ladies so had a nap! Think Serena might win it this year she seems to have improved a lot since last year.

Sadly I couldn't get into it either. Hope Serena wins it, and I'm not too fussed on Radwanska. Shame Clijsters went out :-(

[wriggles]

wonder what will happen today..djoko is either going to storm it in 3 or might be 5 setter..i can just see djoko stepping it up though.

[chloecomm]

Can't wait for today - as a Scot exiled in London. Even my dog is getting in on the act: www.phileasdogg.com - his tribute to Andy's dog Maggie May. Good Luck Andy! X

[Sallydaisy]

Can't wait for today - as a Scot exiled in London. Even my dog is getting in on the act: www.phileasdogg.com (http://www.phileasdogg.com) - his tribute to Andy's dog Maggie May. Good Luck Andy! X

Welcome to the forum chloecomm!!!
If you've read our threads/posts already you'll know we might be in for a Murraycoaster later.
:coaster:

[Sallydaisy]

Centre Court as you've not seen it before ...

Rachel Burden ‏@rachelburden (https://twitter.com/#%21/rachelburden) The mower's out on centre court under the tarpaulin... http://twitpic.com/a4gbja (http://t.co/nbdvig6x)

[Sallydaisy]

Wimbledon scheduling.
:wimbrolly:

Rain again forecast for most of today. Yet again Wimbledon have scheduled 'invitational' matches ahead of Main Draw Mens and Ladies Doubles events that need to be played so they stay on time.
:grrr:

[Helen40]

Wimbledon scheduling.
:wimbrolly:

Rain again forecast for most of today. Yet again Wimbledon have scheduled 'invitational' matches ahead of Main Draw Mens and Ladies Doubles events that need to be played so they stay on time.
:grrr:
Mybe they're they're they crowd pullers, most people would want to see a big name that they've worshipped for years than a relative unknown?

[Madeline]

Mybe they're they're they crowd pullers, most people would want to see a big name that they've worshipped for years than a relative unknown?

Has the prospect of Andy's match got your fingers in a twist? :rofl:

[-J-]

Has the prospect of Andy's match got your fingers in a twist? :rofl:read it first time round made perfect sense:shamed:

[Helen40]

read it first time round made perfect sense:shamed:

Jsut sohws waht the biran is capbale of!!

[-J-]

Jsut sohws waht the biran is capbale of!!ye we did a bit about that at uni, think there was some research done with it at Birmingham(iirc)

[Helen40]

It is well cool!
Oh well, must crawl out of my pit and prepare for the match..

[Sallydaisy]

AggyRad isn't feeling at all well ...


Simon Cambers ‏@scambers73 (https://twitter.com/#%21/scambers73) After coughing fit yesterday, Agnieszka Radwanska cancels press conference due to illness.
Still struggling with cold and breathing



Christopher Clarey ‏@christophclarey (https://twitter.com/#%21/christophclarey) Agnieszka Radwanska skipping her presser today at #Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Wimbledon).
Respiratory infection, struggling to talk. Unclear what means for final

[Jan]

oh no that's all she needs :sad:

[Helen40]

Fed's just eaten up the first set, felt so routine, quite hard to get into it :shamed:

[Alis]

Can't wait for today - as a Scot exiled in London. Even my dog is getting in on the act: www.phileasdogg.com - his tribute to Andy's dog Maggie May. Good Luck Andy! X

Welcome Chloecomm - good time to join us!

[JAMES4578]

Pity for Radwanska! Unfortunate slip in gane where Nole was broken, but he's hot early break in thye 2nd for 2-0. Could be some mileage in this one!

[Helen40]

Nole has just woken up, so hopefully we'll get the match that's been billed :)

[Alis]

Looks as though it will go to 4 sets at least - I'm hoping for 5!

[rondun]

OK, listen up there's something I need to say, it's just taken me a while to pick up the courage...

"My name is rondun, and today I am supporting Roger Federer"

... there I've said it, that's better. Think I've been sick in my mouth a little bit though.

[RoastLamb]

C'mon Djokovic!!! Very fast games so far.

[cazza99]

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill

Conditions are significantly quicker with the roof closed. Federer & Djokovic 6/3 3/6 in 54 minutes. Turbo tennis. #ESPN10s

[Alis]

OK, listen up there's something I need to say, it's just taken me a while to pick up the courage...

"My name is rondun, and today I am supporting Roger Federer"

... there I've said it, that's better. Think I've been sick in my mouth a little bit though.

Can't believe that I'm supporting Smugfed too but only because Andy has a better H2H against him and he might be more confident playing Fed than Djoko. I'd also love to see Andy win his first GS by beating Fed in the final. It sticks in my gullet though!

[RoastLamb]

I can't go for Fed. I just don't think Andy will beat him.

[banskogirl]

Can't believe that I'm supporting Smugfed too but only because Andy has a better H2H against him and he might be more confident playing Fed than Djoko. I'd also love to see Andy win his first GS by beating Fed in the final. It sticks in my gullet though!

Completely agree :) and who would we rather Andy beat to win his first.................

[rondun]

Completely agree :) and who would we rather Andy beat to win his first.................Exactly. Novak's going to be about for a while, Fed ain't.
And Fed wants this soooooo bad. He wants to get back to No. 1 and beat Pete Sampras' all time record.
And there's nothing I want more in the world right now, than for him to cry himself to sleep on his gargantuan ego-supporting pillow knowing that an "ill-tempered, hairy Scotsman" denied him that opportunity!

[LC the fan]

Can't believe that I'm supporting Smugfed too but only because Andy has a better H2H against him and he might be more confident playing Fed than Djoko. I'd also love to see Andy win his first GS by beating Fed in the final. It sticks in my gullet though!

I'm with you Alis. I would always support Novak against Fed but I do have that sneaking suspicion that Andy could beat Fed and wouldn't that feel great :clap: so I'm very torn.
First though we have a second semi to get through and I feel sick already

[cazza99]

If these long ralies continue hopefully they will tire each other out :red devil:

[RoastLamb]

Unbelievable game from Djoko to get that. :phew: This isn't going to be as "easy" as I thought it would be for Djokovic.

[JAMES4578]

certainly best phase of the match, Fed threw everything into it but Nole held on, relatively easy service game for Roger though.

[Helen40]

If these long ralies continue hopefully they will tire each other out :red devil:

That's what I'm hoping for, but I would like Nole to win as I like him better than smugFed at the mo.

Glad the match has got going.

[DaveArneRiise]

Wow Awesome from the Fed! Cmon!!!!

[RoastLamb]

Yuck. And the bad news is Fed will be serving first in the fourth. Again.

[Golden Lady]

I can't go for Fed. I just don't think Andy will beat him.

I'm inclined to agree with you RL. The last time Andy beat Fed was Shanghai 2010 and he has lost twice to him since, although they didn't play each other at all in 2011. The head to head is 8-7 to Andy, which is by no means overwhelming but very close. I happen to think Andy has a better chance against Nole, especially since their Aus semi and because Nole does not look as incredible as he did this time last year.

[DaveArneRiise]

Provided Murray wins of course he has a better chance against Federer than Djokovic IMO. Djokovic's game pretty much nulls Andy's game plan.

[JAMES4578]

Some Superb shotmaking from Fed, but that disastarous smash from Nole though was a key moment.

[Helen40]

Don't know what's up with Nole, he's making far too many UEs.

[DaveArneRiise]

Federer breaks in the 4th! 2-0 up, 4 games away from the final.

[david1610]

Mmm.... Federer with the break.

[ljs]

bad day for Djoko

[DaveArneRiise]

People shouldn't really be surprised, Federer has been awesome ever since nearly falling to Benneteau.

[Sallydaisy]

Roger wants that #1 ranking back really bad .....

[ljs]

im not surprised Dave , just annoyed :lol:

[Jan]

only have one eye on this as have so much to try and do before Andy. Can't believe Roger seems to be winning so quickly - thought it would be a long match!

[Helen40]

3-0 Fed

Hope Nole regains concentration or ti cold be a flop for the rest of the match :-(

[JAMES4578]

Expected Nole to respond but he's struggling, will need something extra special to stay in the semi now.

[Helen40]

Expected Nole to respond but he's struggling, will need something extra special to stay in the semi now.
It's almost like he just can't be bothered. :shame:

[Helen40]

Expected Nole to respond but he's struggling, will need something extra special to stay in the semi now.

It's almost like he doesn't care. :shamed:

[DaveArneRiise]

It's almost like he doesn't care. :shamed:

To be fair Federer has been immense.

[cazza99]

If Fed wins and Andy gets through to the final, we could end up with more peeps in the crowd supporting Andy's opposition. I reckon there will be more Fed supporters than Nole supporters in the final.

[Helen40]

To be fair Federer has been immense.

Totally, but Nole normally is too.

[DaveArneRiise]

Could prove to be a massive hold that for Djokovic.

[JAMES4578]

Nole done well to recover but could make no impression on Fed's delivery,Roger 1 game away from the final.

[DaveArneRiise]

Federer is desperate to seal the deal here. Nole having to dig deep on serve here.

Great hold in the end.

Forces Federer to serve it out.

[Jan]

If Fed wins and Andy gets through to the final, we could end up with more peeps in the crowd supporting Andy's opposition. I reckon there will be more Fed supporters than Nole supporters in the final.

:grrr:

[DaveArneRiise]

15-0 Nole goes long after good 2nd serve from Fed
15-15 Nole dropper drops in via the net cord!
30-15 Federer finishes it at the net
30-30 Federer goes wide with wild forehand
40-30 Great serve from Federer forces the error MP
Fed big serve Nole nets. Federer wins

Well done Federer!

[Helen40]

Not the match it was cracked up to be :-(

[Jan]

was Nole not really there????

[VamosVixs]

Fed looking scarily good! :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Federer in the Final.

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/#!/NeilHarmanTimes) GSM The Fed 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3. Difficult to know how to start to describe that.
Phenomenal does it I think.


Had a game plan and it worked; desperate to be #1 again but has to win Wimbledon 2012 to do it.

[ljs]

well , that was a bit of a let down :grrr:

[JAMES4578]

Fed wins, a bit tighter that game but he got the job done. Nole will be disappointed with his performance in the 4th set.

[Jan]

he will be very hard to beat on Sunday, whoever gets through the next match..........

[Manaus]

I'll worry about Fed later, Andy first! Getting nervous.

[Bardot]

Who were these people saying to Federer "How are we going to survive a Wimbledon final without you?". :doh: There is no "on button" on the humble switch for Federer.

[dewster99]

Who were these people saying to Federer "How are we going to survive a Wimbledon final without you?". :doh: There is no "on button" on the humble switch for Federer.

ditto

[Alis]

I can't believe that he doesn't know how arrogant he sounds. Either he just doesn't care or he just isn't very bright!

[RoastLamb]

People shouldn't really be surprised, Federer has been awesome ever since nearly falling to Benneteau.

I'm not the least bit surprised. Fed will win this now. Neither Tsonga nor Andy stand a chance.

[Manaus]

I'm not the least bit surprised. Fed will win this now. Neither Tsonga nor Andy stand a chance.

Being a tad bit pessimistic don't you think?

[pabbers]

Who were these people saying to Federer "How are we going to survive a Wimbledon final without you?". :doh: There is no "on button" on the humble switch for Federer.

Yes - I thought he verged on the humble saying Berdych had played well but then he just couldn't help himself by going on to make that comment could he?


I'm not the least bit surprised. Fed will win this now. Neither Tsonga nor Andy stand a chance.

Sorry to say I agree. Andy might as well go home today anyway, IMHO. Even if he beats Tsonga, Fed is the worst possible opponent for him in a final because:

a) he's in Andy's head as regards slams;
b) the crowd will be on Fed's side;
c) Andy hasn't tested himself against Fed in a while in any context.

:crying:

[-J-]

Yes - I thought he verged on the humble saying Berdych had played well but then he just couldn't help himself by going on to make that comment could he?



Sorry to say I agree. Andy might as well go home today anyway, IMHO. Even if he beats Tsonga, Fed is the worst possible opponent for him in a final because:

a) he's in Andy's head as regards slams;
b) the crowd will be on Fed's side;
c) Andy hasn't tested himself against Fed in a while in any context.

:crying::eek: lets hope Andy hasnt thrown the towel in too then

[supergran]

Let's go Andy, let's go!!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Manaus]

Yes - I thought he verged on the humble saying Berdych had played well but then he just couldn't help himself by going on to make that comment could he?



Sorry to say I agree. Andy might as well go home today anyway, IMHO. Even if he beats Tsonga, Fed is the worst possible opponent for him in a final because:

a) he's in Andy's head as regards slams;
b) the crowd will be on Fed's side;
c) Andy hasn't tested himself against Fed in a while in any context.

:crying:

Cripes man what's with the defeatist mentality some people have? Let's just concentrate on today's match first then we can start worrying about Fed.

[-J-]

Cripes man what's with the defeatist mentality some people have? Let's just concentrate on today's match first then we can start worrying about Fed.100%
Andy on court now
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

Fed had it easy today - Djoko just didn't turn up.

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

Djokovic in and out of press v quickly. Apparently under the weather. Same lurgy as Radwanska? #wimbledon

[RoastLamb]

Being a tad bit pessimistic don't you think?

I like to think of it as realistic. But if Djoko was under the weather that would explain a few things.

[cazza99]

I like to think of it as realistic. But if Djoko was under the weather that would explain a few things.


Matt Cronin ‏@TennisReporters


DJOKOVIC: "I had bad last couple days. Last five, six days I wasn't feeling great. But I don't want to talk about it now."

[Sallydaisy]

Marray and Neilson have won the first 2 sets against the Bryan bros :clap: :clap:
Wrong thread .......
:p

[Helen40]

DJOKOVIC: "I had bad last couple days. Last five, six days I wasn't feeling great. But I don't want to talk about it now.

Certainly seemed quite lacklustre to me.

[traveller7]

Really surprised Fed won against Nole, still futile really Andy will blow him away Sunday!

[cazza99]

I'd rather Andy be playing Nole as he is not 100%.

[rondun]

Who did Mohamed Lahyani upset? - he's out doing mixed doubles quarters on court 18 - he won't like that

[pabbers]

Cripes man what's with the defeatist mentality some people have? Let's just concentrate on today's match first then we can start worrying about Fed.

Woman actually.....:)

Just preparing myself for the worst.............would be ecstatic to be proven wrong :flowers:

[RoastLamb]

Is anyone even watching the women's final. It's got to be the most one-sided boring final ever, and there's been many. :yawn:

Charles Barkley (American basketball player) was in the ESPN studio and he was SO EXCITED about Andy being in the final. He illustrated how hard it was for him to break through and win a major (took him 9 long years) so he said he knew exactly what Andy is going through and what he needs to do to win. I really hope he had a chat with Andy because I think he would inspire him.

[Linda]

I'm watching this instead. It's much more entertaining - and incredibly cute


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sGF6bOi1NfA

[VamosVixs]

I seen that earlier on the news, so adorable! :)

[Helen40]

Women's final is very dissapointing so far 6-1, only Serena's mistakes have given her that game :-(

[Alis]

It's picked up now - Aggie leading 5-4 int he second.

[Alis]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

That would explain a lot - I couldn't understand why Djoko just didn't seem to be trying.

[RoastLamb]

Nice to see Aggie has picked up her game. Into a tb probably.

[Linda]

Well, this is more interesting now! Vamos Aggie!

[RoastLamb]

Blimey! Don't need a tb, she won the set. I expect Serena to come roaring back, though. With a bagel.

[KnightOwl]

Yay, Aggie breaks to take the second set - this has actually become a match :big grin:

[KnightOwl]

I'm watching this instead. It's much more entertaining - and incredibly cute

That's brilliant Linda - I love it when you see footage that shows animals can genuinely have 'fun' - those pandas were loving it :big grin:

[RoastLamb]

No bagel then. Perhaps a breadstick?

[KnightOwl]

I'm not the least bit surprised. Fed will win this now. Neither Tsonga nor Andy stand a chance.


Sorry to say I agree. Andy might as well go home today anyway, IMHO....

I think saying Andy doesn't have a chance is going a bit too far! I'm not saying he'll definitely win, I'd say it's maybe 70-30 in Fed's favour, but Andy definitely has a chance, and if he can produce the tennis he did against Ferrer or in parts of the Tsonga match, then I would upgrade that to a good chance.

I don't think he fears Fed at all - ok in the H2H the Grand Slam record vs the record in other matches is a bit different, but if Andy can get his mental attitude right, I really believe he could win this!

[JAMES4578]

Serena was cruising, Aga given some help but glad she got something going.

[RoastLamb]

No breadstick either. Aggie holding her own. Keeping fingers crossed for her that Serena will implode.

[JAMES4578]

Serena up a break and normal order restored, Aggie offering too many 2nd serves at crucial times tough.

[RoastLamb]

Looks like 6-2 in the third. Boring again.

Really beginning to dislike Chris Evert as a commentator. Ever since she dissed Rafa at the very start of the tournament.

[davech]

Looks like 6-2 in the third. Boring again.

It's a shame, but at least it hasn't been a straight sets rout.

[RoastLamb]

It's a shame, but at least it hasn't been a straight sets rout.

True but only coz Serena lost the plot a little in the second set. Hate to see Aggie cry. But Serena looks so happy.

[Katie]

Really pleased for Serena, after all she's been through this win must mean so much. :) Aga played very well today, she deserves a lot of credit for how she fought back into the match. So many Serena finals are one-sided but she helped to make it more interesting.

[Helen40]

Happy for Serena, just wish that it had been against a better opponent. Says'a alot about women's tennis that Serena could still win a Wimbledon final fairly comfortably whilst still not playing at anywhere near her best :-( Hoping for a better game tomorrow.

[JAMES4578]

Not serena's biggest fan but she has been through a lot and suppose she was quite gracious in the cermony. Agree it wasn't the form of quarters or semis and whilst Radwanska did show some of her touch pity she had a poor start,though she probably was still under the weather.

[Jan]

Shame that Aggy wasn't 100%, but Serena would probably still have won. I'm not a huge fan of hers, but I will say that it was a pleasure to have a shriek-free final!