OLYMPICS MENS SINGLES, 29/7 - 5/8 2012: Tournament main discussion thread (draw in 1st post)

[Sallydaisy]

What an incredible point from both men to end the match - but it's Tsonga who wins 25-23 in the 3rd set (erm, 6'3, 3'6, 25'23).
Smiles at the net from both of them and a good hug; very sporting.

[RoastLamb]

Now I can finally have a shower and eat lunch. It's almost 2 p.m. :shamed:

Not disappointed Milos lost coz he'd have no gas left for tomorrow and now he can rest up for his hometown tournament next week.

[Sallydaisy]

Phew! That was a gripping match!

That was the longest ever Olympic tennis match at 3hrs 56mins.
Nadal v Djokovic (Madrid 09) is longest ever 3 set match (4hrs 3mins).

[Sallydaisy]

Ferrer through 6'2, 6'2 against Kavcic.

Feliciano Lopez is through after beating Juan Monaco 64 64 - and plays marathon man Tsonga next

[themass15]

So looking forward to going to Wimbledon tomorrow and Thursday. Can't wait for the Order of Play. I am sooo hoping Andy is on Centre.

[lynne]

Andy is third on Centre Court tomorrow!!!!:thumbup:....then last on court 18 with Laura!!!:thumbup:

[Lizzim]

Andy is third on Centre Court tomorrow!!!!:thumbup:....then last on court 18 with Laura!!!:thumbup:

Oh man.....I was hoping he might be first up :( Will be at the football so will miss it.....will try and record on sky and catch up thursday :(

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule/daily-schedule.aspx

[Sallydaisy]

Centre Court - starting 12noon
Serena v Zvonareva
Hewitt v Djokovic
Baghdatis v Murray
Hantuchova v Wozniaki

Court One - starting 12noon
Federer v Istomin
Azarenka v Petrova
Lisicki v Sharapova
Ferrer v Nishikori

[Niknak's Mum]

Looks like Court 18 will be a good one for us to head for tomorrow!

[ljs]

Well Im disappointed Milos lost , even tho I wasnt expecting him to win really , but when its that close , theres always that chance :(

[Madeline]

Fed on Court 1? Then out on 18 for his men's doubles? I bet he is thrilled about that.

[Sallydaisy]

Fed on Court 1? Then out on 18 for his men's doubles? I bet he is thrilled about that.
It'll be a bit strange for Andy too - can't remember the last time he wasn't on either Centre or One.
;)

[cazza99]

It'll be a bit strange for Andy too - can't remember the last time he wasn't on either Centre or One.
;)

He was on court 2 earlier in the week with Jamie. :p

[scrapaddict]

Djokovic was awesome today and just blew Andy Roddick away. His serving was amazing and gave him lots of free points so I am very afraid for Andy!!!

Managed to see Baggy and Gasquet as well and really glad that Baggy won. I cheered him on before Andy started. Lots of photos for my scrapbook. Jamie was in thencrowd behind me and Judy came to talk to someone near me so added their photos to my stash. Pus got shots of Kim, Jez, John Isner, Janko T and Kei Nishikori - great day

[RoastLamb]

Fed on Court 1? Then out on 18 for his men's doubles? I bet he is thrilled about that.

I kind of hope he gets stuck in a long rain delay. Sorry, that's mean of me I know...

[jamie&andy's fan]

Good luck Andy :D

[Sallydaisy]

Centre Court
They've just opened the roof ahead of the Djokovic v Hewitt match.
Might have been tempting fate .....

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) Suddenly gone very cold and breezy on Centre Court. Feels like it's going to rain at any minute



Court One
Federer got off to a good start against Istomin; won his first service game, broke the Uzbek and then held for 3'0. However, Istomin then held for 1-3, broke Feddykins and then held again so it's all back on serve and 4-4.

Others in progress
Del Potro leads simon 4-1
Almagro leads Darcis 4-2

[Sallydaisy]

:wimbrolly:

RAIN DELAY

ITF Olympic Tennis ‏@OlympicsTennis (https://twitter.com/OlympicsTennis) The rain is coming down again @Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon) and play is suspended! But it's very light and the covers aren't coming on just yet



Now the covers are coming on as the rain gets heavier... shame!

Cue music over tannoy to keep fans entertained on Court 1... 'Paradise' by Coldplay... not feeling exactly like Paradise right now!

[cazza99]

ITF Olympic Tennis ‏@OlympicsTennis

No play on Centre Court either at the moment as roof was open when rain started - and its staying open as covers come off #OlympicTennis

[Linda]

Ooh, Hewitt gets the break! :)

[Hawkeye]

Game and first set Hewitt!

[Linda]

And he takes the first set! :cheer:

[cazza99]

Game and first set Hewitt!

:shocked:

[cazza99]

Sky TV tennis channels today are 455, 456 and 472 (olymoic channels, 6, 7 and 23, repsectively).

[Sallydaisy]

Game and first set Hewitt!
Could be a while before we see Andy ......

Meanwhile Feddykins has despatched Istomin 7'5, 6'3.

[RoastLamb]

Argh the scoreboard is hopeless. Have no idea now if Kim won her match. I can only follow what peeps tweet.

Oh wait! Someone tweeted she won 6-3 6-4. Phew! Perhaps her next match will be on cc. Fingers crossed.

[Linda]

Fiona, follow the livescores here (http://www.flashscores.co.uk/tennis/) - it's much better than the official live scores.

[RoastLamb]

Fiona, follow the livescores here (http://www.flashscores.co.uk/tennis/) - it's much better than the official live scores.

Ooh thank you! So much better!

Hewitt is playing inspired tennis vs Djoko. Broke back to level it just when Djoko thought he had the second set in the bag. Ha!

[Sallydaisy]

Nicolas Almagro is through to the quarters beating Steve Darcis 75 63.
He plays winner of the Murray-Baghdatis match

Simon v Del Potro update: 1-6, 6-4, 1-4

Hewitt breaks Nole back!!! Rusty now serving at 6-4, 4-5.

[Sallydaisy]

Tsonga was struggling against Feli Lopez with the Spaniard leading 4-1 first set.
It's now 4-4, Jo serving. He must be feeling tired after yesterday.

[Sallydaisy]

Hewitt 6-4, 5-7 v Djokovic.

Into a 3rd set - about 50mins to Andytime.

[Hawkeye]

Excellent, men's time trial will be finished by then...

[Sallydaisy]

Juan Martin Del Potro beats Gilles Simon, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.

Tsonga v Lopez into a tie-break for the first set. Jo has the first set point at *6-5.
And takes it. 7'6(5) to the French chap.

[Linda]

Tsonga was struggling against Feli Lopez with the Spaniard leading 4-1 first set.

:confused: I've been watching it since the beginning and there were no breaks of serve.

[Sallydaisy]

:confused: I've been watching it since the beginning and there were no breaks of serve.

Oops, think I must have been looking at a different line on Flashscores .........
:oops:

[RoastLamb]

Oh I feel so sorry for Hewitt. Cannot believe how well Tsonga is playing, considering yesterday.

[Linda]

Tsonga wins.

[Sallydaisy]

:hmm:

@TennisAddictNet (https://twitter.com/TennisAddictNet): Tipsarevic just yelled at a child walking in the stands. "SIT DOWN!!!!!!!'"

[Linda]

Ferru can hardly win a point against Nishikori - Nishi took the first set 6-0 :crying:

[Sallydaisy]

Oooo'er. Nishikori has just bagelled Ferrer in their 1st set.

Tipsy has battled long and hard to stay in his match v Isner.

The American took the first set 7'5 but they're into a very long tie-break at 12-12 now.
Tipsy fighting for survival.

[Sallydaisy]

Isner has just beaten Tipsarevic 7'5, 7'6(14).
:phew:

Ferrer on the board winning the first game in the 2nd set. Can he turn the match around?

[Linda]

Come on Ferru! :swingin:

[Sallydaisy]

MENS QUARTER-FINALS - all to be played on Thursday 2nd August 2012

(1)Roger Federer (SUI) vs (10)John Isner (USA)

(4)David Ferrer (ESP) OR (15)Kei Nishikori (JPN) v (8)Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG)

(11)Nicolas Almagro (ESP) vs (3)Andy Murray (GBR)

(5)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs (2)Novak Djokovic (SRB)

[Linda]

Ferru takes the second set! Vamos!

[Sallydaisy]

Unbelievable! They've just moved the Nishikori v Ferrer match onto Centre Court.
Score is 5-4 to Nishi in the final set with Ferru about to serve to stay in the match.
It might all have been over in 1 or 3 games!!!
:doh:

I think the move will favour Ferrer tbh.

[Linda]

This will be really tough for David to come out and serve to stay in the match. If they were going to do that, they should have done it at 4-4.

The tiny crowd moved into Centre from Court 14 are managing a Mexican wave.

And here come the players.

[Sallydaisy]

I agree - think it's very difficult for both guys tbh. Has Ferrer played on Centre Court before?
I doubt Nishikori has so it'll be a whole new ball game for him!

They've been off court now for nearly half an hour so at least they get a 2minute warm-up.

Have to say I think it may have been difficult for them playing on Court 14 with all the noise coming from Court 18 where the French v India match was being cheered very loudly!

[Linda]

Yes, it was obviously difficult for them - but the doubles match finished before they were moved.

[Sallydaisy]

Well, that's that. Nishikori knocks out 4th seed Ferrer 6'0, 3'6, 6'4.

All that kerfuffle to play one game; they could have finished on Court 14 in the time it took the Referee to come on and announce that play was being moved.
:doh:

[Linda]

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::c rying::crying::crying::crying:

[Sallydaisy]

It means Almagro is flying the flag for Spain - and tomorrow he plays Andy.

OOP Thursday 2nd August
Link (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule/daily-schedule.aspx?d=6)

CENTRE COURT - 12noon start
[1]Azarenka v [7]Kerber
[2]Djokovic v [5]Tsonga
[1]Federer v [10]Isner
Clijsters v [3]Sharapova

COURT ONE - 12noon start
[3]Murray v [11]Almagro
[4]S.Williams v [8]Wozniacki
[15]Nishikori v [8]Del Potro
Robson/Murray v Stepanek/Hradecka

COURT TWO - 11.30 start
[1]Bryan/Bryan v Erlich/Ram
[6]Kvitova v [14]Kirilenko
Lisicki/Kas v [2]Huber/Bryan
[2] Errani/Vinci v Williams/Williams

COURT 14 - 14.00 start
Cilic/Dodig v Ferrer/Lopez
Peng/Zheng v [3]Kirilenko/Petrova - to finish 5'7, 3-3
Mirza/Paes v Ivanovic/Zimonjic

COURT 18 - 11.30 start
[4]Hlavackova/Hradecka v Chuang/Hsieh
[3]Tipsarevic/Zimonjic v Benneteau/Gasquet
Melo/Soares v [2] Llodra/Tsonga

[themass15]

Gutted Andy is on Court 1 tomorrow. Have to try and get on that Court somehow!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Gutted Andy is on Court 1 tomorrow. Have to try and get on that Court somehow!!!
See note in Olympic Tickets thread - if you get into the Resales queue earlyish you might be able to buy a Resale. Today there were more Court 1 tix available than Centre (apparently they were being sold from 10.30 onwards). It's probably because a lot of peeps haven't been to Wimbledon before so don't know the Resale booth is there .............

Apparently they prefer to sell Resales to people with Ground Passes rather than those who have already got tickets to a showcourt. They encourage swaps according to Xenon.

[RoastLamb]

At last Kim is on centre court!!! :yahoo: This may be my first and last time of seeing her in the Olympics.

[rainy days]

Who are you guys hoping for in the semis? Djokovic seems a bit out of it lately, so I'm not sure who would be the tougher opponent. I'm confident Andy will reach the final either way though. Just a feeling that I have, I don't know. I'm usually rather pessimistic.

Isner better not disappoint me today...

[Sallydaisy]

Nole is serving for the first set at *5-1. Looks as though Jo isn't playing his usual ebullient game - no wonder with that long match yesterday and doubles as well.

[rainy days]

Jo just broke him in the second set. 2-0

[RoastLamb]

Allez Tsonga! :cheer:

[rainy days]

Djokovic breaks back. :( 3-2

ETA: And Djokovic is through...

[RoastLamb]

I really wish Djoko had been in Fed's half because it's going to be almost impossible for Andy to get past both of them. I'm thinking bronze at the mo.

[rainy days]

I don't think his chances are that bad.

[RoastLamb]

I'm sure Andy would be thrilled with bronze. Beats fourth place. I hope he goes all the way but we have to be realistic.

[VamosVixs]

Andy can beat Nole and I am sure he will tomorrow!! :swingin:

[rainy days]

I'm sure Andy would be thrilled with bronze. Beats fourth place. I hope he goes all the way but we have to be realistic.

I think I am being realistic. Djokovic hasn't been that convincing these past few months. And when Andy serves as well as he did today, he is gonna win.

[Jan]

well he has a shot! Will this be tomorrow or Saturday???

[Alis]

I really wish Djoko had been in Fed's half because it's going to be almost impossible for Andy to get past both of them. I'm thinking bronze at the mo.

Djoko couldn't have been in Fed's half RL - they are seeded 1 and 2.

I don't think Djoko has been playing that well - of course, he may well raise his game against Andy but playing as he is I think Andy has a good shot.

[rainy days]

well he has a shot! Will this be tomorrow or Saturday???

Tomorrow. :) Probably back on CC.

[RoastLamb]

:doh: Forgot about Rafa. I hope Andy does win. As you all say, Djoko's not been at his best but today he looked pretty good. Of course we don't know how much of that was because of Tsonga's fatigue.

[VamosVixs]

If Andy serves as well as he did today then he will win!! :)

[rainy days]

:doh: Forgot about Rafa. I hope Andy does win. As you all say, Djoko's not been at his best but today he looked pretty good. Of course we don't know how much of that was because of Tsonga's fatigue.

I think Jo didn't play that well today though. He really gave away some of those points. We'll see, but as I stated before, I have a great feeling. :)

[RoastLamb]

If Andy serves as well as he did today then he will win!! :)

Yes, I hope he continues to serve like that.

[rainy days]

Fed is one set down against Isner. Fingers crossed!!

[VamosVixs]

Errr no Fed won the 1st set.

[RoastLamb]

I cannot see any way Fed will ever be broken. :sad:

[VamosVixs]

Unfortunately I can't see anyone stopping Fed getting the final.

[RoastLamb]

Unfortunately I can't see anyone stopping Fed getting the final.

And I can't see anyone taking the gold from him. Sigh.

[rainy days]

Sorry, I meant Isner.

[Sallydaisy]

Del Potro is through to the Semi-Finals after beating Kei Nishikori 6'4, 7'6.
He'll face the winner of Federer/Isner which has gone into a tie-break for the 2nd set.
Federer leads 6'4 and *1-0 in the tb having broken Isner first serve.

[-J-]

when are the semis scheduled ?

[Sallydaisy]

when are the semis scheduled ?
Tomorrow. They get Saturday off before playing the Final on Centre whilst the Bronze play-off is on Court 1 at the same time. They probably delay medal presentation until both matches are played.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP FOR FRIDAY 3rd AUGUST

Centre Court Start: 12:00


Men's Singles - Semifinals
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/SUI.gif Roger FEDERER (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1126413) (SUI) [1] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/ARG.gif Juan Martin del POTRO (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1087964) (ARG) [8]

Women's Singles - Semifinals
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/BLR.gif Victoria AZARENKA (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1051631) (BLR) [1] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/USA.gif Serena WILLIAMS (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1131104) (USA) [4]

Men's Singles - Semifinals
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/GBR.gif Andy MURRAY (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1078935) (GBR) [3] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/SRB.gif Novak DJOKOVIC (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1075020) (SRB) [2]

Women's Doubles - Semifinals
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/RUS.gif KIRILENKO / PETROVA (RUS) [3] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/USA.gif WILLIAMS / WILLIAMS (USA)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Court 1 Start: 12:00

Women's Doubles - Semifinals
HUBER / RAYMOND (USA) [1] V HLAVACKOVA / HRADECKA (CZE) [4]

Women's Singles - Semifinals
Maria SHARAPOVA (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1021144) (RUS) [3] V Maria KIRILENKO (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1015770) (RUS) [14]

Men's Doubles - Semifinals
FERRER / LOPEZ (ESP) V LLODRA / TSONGA (FRA) [2]

Mixed Doubles - Quarterfinals
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/GBR.gif ROBSON / MURRAY (GBR) V STOSUR / HEWITT (AUS)

[Manaus]

May be a bit tough for Andy as he'll have to play mixed as well tomorrow.

[cazza99]

May be a bit tough for Andy as he'll have to play mixed as well tomorrow.

He won't be able to have much rest between the matches either. I'd have thought they would have put Andy on earlier.

[Alis]

How daft is that order of play? Andy will probably still be playing his singles when the mixed is scheduled to start!

[themass15]

I thought the scheduling was pretty stupid too. Didn't manage to get on to Court 1 for Andy's match so had to content myself with listening to it from just outside. However, I did managed to get on for the tie-break which decided the mixed doubles match and Laura looked over the moon.

[xenon21]

Did you get on through the resales themass? I find it very weird that initially they advertised court 1 as having 1 singles men's semi final which for the price of court 1 was amazing! I guess people bought court 1 tickets based on that but today found out that both semi finals will be played on centre court and are pretty upset about that!

I was lucky enough to get centre court tickets (figured if Andy won his semi they would put him on centre) so will be cheering Andy on very loudly! The only downside is that I would love to see Andy and Laura play on court 1 but have no idea how I would be able get on

I wonder if they did the scheudling like that in case there is a rain delay...

[RoastLamb]

Potty's just shocked the heck out of me by winning the first set. NOW KEEP IT UP!

[Linda]

Delpo won the first set :big grin: The commies' Fedlove is disgusting.

[RoastLamb]

I can't find the women's doubles thread. :confused: But the top American pair have lost their first set 6-1 against Team Czech (one of whom went out to Team Gb in the mixed yesterday). :shocked:

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Half empty Royal Box for tennis royalty doesn't seem right

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

@NeilHarmanTimes I see Bill Gates in the stands why is he not in the Royal Box ?


Jonathan Overend ‏@5livetennis

LOCOG statement explains today's tennis schedule. Roof a key factor as so many of the singles players are still involved in doubles.. /cont

... And the doubs events are one day behind so the priority is to finish the tournament on schedule. (which won't placate the Ct1 crowd)

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Statement on today's schedule - we are a day behind in doubles, 3 sfs on Centre with roof helps and 4 players still in singles/doubles


But they should NOT have printed No.1 ct tickets with 1 women's/1 men's semi on them. Another shocking cock-up


If it wasn't Federer in the other semifinal, I wonder if they would have put it on court 1.

[RoastLamb]

Delpo won the first set :big grin: The commies' Fedlove is disgusting.

I'm watching the women's dubs and have the tv showing Fed on mute. :rolling:

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

To those No1 ct ticket holders today, I'm afraid there was no guarantee of two singles semis. It's in the small print 'subject to change'

[Linda]

I remember when the tickets first went on sale, I said it was mad to have the two semifinals scheduled for different courts - I said that I wouldn't apply for tickets because I might end up watching Fed v Nole whilst Andy & Rafa were on the other court!

[RoastLamb]

Potty's not the brightest of sparks is he? But he has the power. As Brad Gilbert says, all he needs to do is crack that fearhand.

[Linda]

Just realised the men's dubs is on too. Allez Benny & Richie!

[Aya]

Can't help but think Federer losing here means Andy's hopes of a medal are over. :(

[Linda]

Perhaps Andy needs to meet Fed in a match that isn't a final - just to remind himself that he can beat him! But Andy might beat Nole anyway :)

[Aya]

Perhaps Andy needs to meet Fed in a match that isn't a final - just to remind himself that he can beat him! But Andy might beat Nole anyway :)

I hope so.

[RoastLamb]

Just realised the men's dubs is on too. Allez Benny & Richie!


Unfortunately they're a set and a break down. :sad:


Can't help but think Federer losing here means Andy's hopes of a medal are over. :(

I was thinking that too but Fed hasn't lost yet anyway.

[supergran]

Federer affected by wind!!!:lol::lol::lol::GBsmile::GBsmile:

[RoastLamb]

Just one lousy mistake and Fed takes the tb. Yuck! Hope Potty doesn't tire.

[Linda]

Rats. Really hoped DelPo would win in 2 - so Andy's match wouldn't be delayed.

[supergran]

3-3 Final set.

[david1610]

How often Del Potro's forehand goes over or into the net looking pretty important at the moment!

[RoastLamb]

Fed's just biding his time patiently. No tb in third set. Potty was almost broken in that last service game.

[rainy days]

This is taking way too long for my taste... I hope someone wins soon.

[Linda]

This match could go on for hours yet. Andy will have to play the dubs match first at this rate. :sad:

Hmmm - probably all part of Fed's diabolical plan ;)

[RoastLamb]

This is taking way too long for my taste... I hope someone wins soon.

I know, I'm bored to tears with both singles semis. Rather watch dubs but I can't get a ls for court 2. :sad:

[rainy days]

I wish Fed would've played like this 4 weeks ago.

The doubles match was just on TV here.

[cazza99]

I wonder what would happen if they are ready for Andy to play mixed dubs on Court 1 before they are ready for him on Centre.

[Linda]

That's exactly what I've been thinking.

[-J-]

I wonder what would happen if they are ready for Andy to play mixed dubs on Court 1 before they are ready for him on Centre.real tennis always comes first they would have to reschedule the doubles

[RoastLamb]

Real tennis. :lol:

[rainy days]

^ lol "real" Tennis.

[RoastLamb]

Potty's hanging in there despite being 0-30 down and then really hurt his hip winning a point. Luckily he won the game.

[-J-]

9-9 third set 3 hours 8 minutes so far the upside least the winner will have been pushed

[pabbers]

If Potty wins then Fed is in Bronze play off. Then if Andy loses to Nole today.....
COME ON FED!!!

[-J-]

If Potty wins then Fed is in Bronze play off. Then if Andy loses to Nole today.....
COME ON FED!!!I can handle a match against fed any which way but not del p

[-J-]

what wax that from del p :lol:

[RoastLamb]

Inevitable break for Federer. So sick of seeing him on my tv. Can't wait for the day he retires. I can guarantee my tv won't show the second men's semi.

[-J-]

there are some broads on after this on centre isn't there ?

[Sallydaisy]

I went out at 12.30 just as this had started and hoped it'd be finshed AND the ladies over too!!!
Andy's gonna be kept waiting a loooooooong time!
Hope Serena and Vika get a shift on.

Del Potro is fighting back .......
:laugh:

[RoastLamb]

Bloomin' Nora! Potty breaks back to love. :shocked: He really wants this, huh!

[Hawkeye]

John Lloyd impressed by DelPo's length...

[-J-]

would you Adam n eve it

[RoastLamb]

John Lloyd impressed by DelPo's length...

:lol: He's a big boy indeed!

[KnightOwl]

Wow, Delpo breaks back to love - he's really not going to let this go without a fight!

Well done lads - tire each other out as much as you can, just on the off-chance :big grin:

[rondun]

I can handle a match against fed any which way but not del pYep- when he starts swinging his club you never know what can happen.
The only way to beat him then is to climb on his back and stick your wand up his nose.

[Sallydaisy]

TeeHee ..........

[-J-]

John Lloyd impressed by DelPo's length...:rolling:

[RoastLamb]

Yep- when he starts swinging his club you never know what can happen.
The only way to beat him then is to climb on his back and stick your wand up his nose.

oh the visuals of that...

[Sallydaisy]

Have they been playing like this for 3hrs? It's patacake tennis.

Anyhow, Fed has just held for 11-11.

[Sallydaisy]

DelPo 13-12.

It's the equivalent of playing sets 3 and 4.

[RoastLamb]

Fed's taking a loo break.

[rainy days]

Maybe they desperately want to break Tsonga's & Raonic's record.

[RoastLamb]

I really hope they don't in more ways than one. Why couldn't this have been the second men's semi?

[Linda]

The Andy-Nole match might be a long one as well.

[rainy days]

Well, at least they will both be tired on Sunday.

[RoastLamb]

Well, at least they will both be tired on Sunday.

Then we'd better hope Potty wins coz he has mixed doubles to play after this.

[Sallydaisy]

Then we'd better hope Potty wins coz he has mixed doubles to play after this.
Serena must be fuming too; she's waiting on playing her singles but she's also got doubles with Venus AFTER And and Nole have played their Semi.

[RoastLamb]

Andy's in the worst pickle as far as I can see.

[rainy days]

Serena better be quick today.

[Linda]

Yes, I'm not normally a Serena fan but today I hope she comes out and wins 60 60 in about 30 minutes.

[rainy days]

^ That's what I said. 30 minutes tops. I think they might move either Andy or Serena to another court.

[RoastLamb]

Neil harman is really bugging me today.

[Jane]

Is there any reason not to postpone the mixed doubles till tomorrow? Just wondered.

[david1610]

As long as Laura serves well, the mixed doubles might be a useful warm down for Andy after his match.
I see no harm in another twenty thirty games in this match as it mentally wears down the winner for the final. At some point they will have to move one of the centre court matches over to no. 1 and presumably not Andy's as the crowd would go crazy.
Mixed doubles is unlikely to go much over an hour and a half even with a CTB. And playing in front of that GB crowd!

Edit just went and reminded myself of the court 2 schedule. There are two mixed doubles matches which cannot be played as at least one competitor is either playing singles or is about to. That will become three with Andy's match. Put simply, they still have two singles matches on one court which is still finishing a third singles match.
Logistically one of those singles matches will have to be moved, or the mixed called off, or the centre court roof used and all players told to expect a late night!
Or.... mixed tomorrow.

[Manaus]

Is there any reason not to postpone the mixed doubles till tomorrow? Just wondered.

They could, but Andy would then (potentially) have to play 2 mixed doubles matches tomorrow which isn't much better. Andy is getting the short end of the stick here.

[-J-]

would say this is Getting boring now, but that point passed hours ago

[-J-]

They could, but Andy would then (potentially) have to play 2 mixed doubles matches tomorrow which isn't much better. Andy is getting the short end of the stick here.think you drop this "​ again"

[rondun]

oh the visuals of that...http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/delpoTroll.jpg

[-J-]

:lol:

[rainy days]

You guys are mean. I approve. ;)

[pabbers]

Score? On coach so not watching.

[RoastLamb]

:lol: Rondun!

[RoastLamb]

Score? On coach so not watching.

You don't want to know, trust me.

[Linda]

I think this match is never going to end :sad:

[-J-]

Score? On coach so not watching.just about to be 16-16 in 3rd set

[Lizzim]

Score? On coach so not watching.

16 all in the 3rd set

[rainy days]

Score? On coach so not watching.

16-15

No breaks. Federer to serve.

[RoastLamb]

I think this match is never going to end :sad:

I need some cadbury's choccie to sustain me. What should I eat: wispa or dairy milk?

[Lizzim]

I need some cadbury's choccie to sustain me. What should I eat: wispa or dairy milk?

Dairy milk...!

[Manaus]

I need some cadbury's choccie to sustain me. What should I eat: wispa or dairy milk?

With the way things are going you may as well eat both.

[Linda]

Eat one now, save the other for 25-25

[RoastLamb]

Ok, so dairy milk now then wispa later. I also have a bounty bar and a topic for much later so I'm all sorted. Still have to have a shower though and it's almost noon.

[cazza99]

Jonathan Overend ‏@5livetennis

What happens if Murray mIxed doubles match is due on Court 1 before his singles match is due on Centre?!

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

But it is now the longest men's singles three set match in Open Era in terms of time, beating 4 hr and 3 mins of Djoko/Nadal in Madrid 09

[-J-]

18 17 fed serving to stay I'm it, seriously couldn't care who wins just want it over

[Lizzim]

Another baby crying in the crowd.....why would you just sit there?! :grrr:

[cazza99]

Craig Gabriel ‏@crosscourt1

More history - most games in a singles set in Olympic history, now 33, previous was 30. Longest 3 set match in Open-era history, now 4h 12m

I assume he means most games in a 3 set match.

[david1610]

would say this is Getting boring now, but that point passed hours ago
Yes, contrary to what many believe, endless third sets become conservative no risk "just keep holding" bores with a "must not lose" rather than "must win" attitude.

[RoastLamb]

Finally I think it's almost over.

[-J-]

match point fe

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

I think that was a flypast from the Red Arrows as well. This match has had it all

[-J-]

and dumps it in the net

[-J-]

another match point fed

[-J-]

done n dusted fed takes it

[Manaus]

Finally over, Fed wins 19-17.

[RoastLamb]

I have no idea what else is going on in the Olympics.

[rainy days]

Finally!!!!!!!!!

[ljs]

uggg Fed will play for a gold , hopefully against Andy , who will deny the Great One his ultimate prize !!!

[Linda]

At last. Sad for DelPo.

[RoastLamb]

uggg Fed will play for a gold , hopefully against Andy , who will deny the Great One his ultimate prize !!!

After that performance I feel so sad for Potty, he at least deserves to get the bronze.

[ljs]

well hes gonna have to earn it RL , playing either Andy or Djoko , wont be easy for him

[Jan]

yes, sad for Delpo, but if Andy has to play one of them for the bronze I think I'd rather him than Fed.

[ljs]

so is it the ladies now , and then Andy ?????

[Sallydaisy]

I fell asleep .........

[rainy days]

so is it the ladies now , and then Andy ?????

If they are going with the schedule, yes. I hope they move Serena to Court 2.

[RoastLamb]

yes, sad for Delpo, but if Andy has to play one of them for the bronze I think I'd rather him than Fed.

Yes me too but he does deserve some medal for that match! :grouphug:

[Linda]

The current match on Court 1 will probably only be another half hour or so and then it will be time for Andy/Laura. It will be interesting to see what happens. Perhaps they will put his singles match on 1 then and the mixed on Centre later?

[RoastLamb]

I really don't think they'd put Andy and Djoko on anywhere other than centre.

[supergran]

Glad that match is over. Though did feel for Delpo who left in tears. C'est la vie. Que sera sera, Es kommt wie es kommt.

[rainy days]

I really don't think they'd put Andy and Djoko on anywhere other than centre.

Agreed.

[traveller7]

Feel so sorry for Del Petro but if Murray should lose against Nole then I would prefer he face him than Fed in a match for Bronze.

Hurry up Serena!

[ljs]

yes hurry up , boring as heck this is

[RoastLamb]

I think Serena's hurrying quite well! :rolling:

[rainy days]

Maybe she should give Fed lessons.

[RoastLamb]

Or del Potro - he could have won that in straights!

[rainy days]

True...

Let's hope she gave Andy useful tips how to defeat players that are ranked higher than you in under an hour. ;)

[Sallydaisy]

Let's hope she gave Andy useful tips how to defeat players that are ranked higher than you in under an hour. ;)
Now that's a good idea!
I hope Andy can come on court and blast his way through to the Final.
:p

[scrapaddict]

Really sad for Delpo as I thought he might finish Fed. However just hope for a medal for Andy (gold of course!)

[Madeline]

Grrrrrr - Andy's match is not available on Freeview. Livestream here I come.

[-J-]

its on bbc3

[Madeline]

its on bbc3

Dammit, the announcer at the end of Serena's match said that Andy's match would be available on the BBC website. Never mentioned BBC3.

Never mind, the BBC livestream is good, and I don't have to fight my husband for the remote control.

[Sallydaisy]

Revised OOP for 4th August

CENTRE COURT
12.00: MIXED DOUBLES - 1/4 Final: Robson/Murray(GBR) v Stosur/Hewitt(AUS)
NB 14.00: LS - FINAL & MEDAL CEREMONY: [3]Sharapova v [4]S.Williams
Followed by: MD - FINAL & MEDAL CEREMONY: [1]Bryan/Bryan v [2] Llodra/Tsonga

COURT ONE
12.00: LS - BRONZE MATCH: [1]Azarenka v[14]Kirilenko
NB 13.30: MD - BRONZE MATCH: Benneteau/Gasquet(FRA) v Ferrer/Lopez
Followed by: MIXED DOUBLES - Semi Final:
Lisicki/Kas(GER) v Robson/Murray(GBR) OR Stosur/Hewitt(AUS)

COURT T.B.A.
14.30: MIXED DOUBLES - 1/4 Final: [1]Azarenka/Mirnyi(BLR) V Mirza/Paes(IND)
To finish. BLR leading 7'5, 3'2
NB 16.00: LADIES DOUBLES - Semi Final: [3]Kirilenko/Petrova v Williams/Williams
NB 17.00: MIXED DOUBLES - Semi Final:
Raymond/Bryan(USA) v Mirza/Paes(IND) OR [1]Azarenka/Mirnyi(BLR)

[Sallydaisy]

Centre Court is being shown on Freesat 152, OG 2 and Court 1 is being shown on Freesat 153, OG3.
Only just sprung into action.

[cazza99]

Centre Court is being shown on Freesat 152, OG 2 and Court 1 is being shown on Freesat 153, OG3.
Only just sprung into action.

For anyone in the UK wanting to find the tennis live streams on the BBC site, its best to go to the BBC olympic page and then click on olympic sports then choose tennis. All the live streams are listed on the right hand side.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/sports/tennis

Centre Court tennis is currently on Sky 451 and Court 1 on Sky 452

[Madeline]

Thanks Cazza - I find the main Olympics menu a maze!

[Sallydaisy]

Apparently it's People's evening at Wimbledon; anyone with groundies can go onto Centre or 1 to watch the last 2 matches of the day.
;)

[gee86]

Just found out I won't be by a laptop/TV untill after 3.30pm tomorrow (stupid social life!) meaning I'll miss over an hour of the final or more!!!!!!!!!!!! Hoping to return to a very positive score line, Andy has been so calm and collected throughout this tournament-expecting good things tomorrow!

[Alis]

Welcome gee86 - let's hope when you tune in tomorrow Andy's well on his way to the gold!

[cazza99]

Welcome gee86. :welcome:

[Sallydaisy]

Juan Martin Del Potro has won the Bronze Medal winning 7'5, 6'4 against Novak Djokovic.
:bronze:

[cazza99]

Well done Del Potty :clap: :bronze:

[KnightOwl]

Wonderful reaction from Potty - totally overcome - this was Argentina's first medal at these Olympics :bronze:

[RoastLamb]

So happy for Potty. He deserved it so much. :bronze:

[cazza99]

Wonderful reaction from Potty - totally overcome - this was Argentina's first medal at these Olympics :bronze:

No wonder it meant so much to him.

[rainy days]

I'm really happy DelPo got the bronze. He so deserved it after that match against Fed. <3

[Linda]

Well done DelPo. Definitely deserved.

[VamosVixs]

Pleased for DelPo, he deserved a medal! :thumbup:

[RoastLamb]

And I bet Rafa's dead happy for Andy - and Potty!

[DaveArneRiise]

Del Po playing some great tennis. Will be a real potent threat during the hard court season.

[RoastLamb]

My hubby just reminded me that Andy's gold stops Fed from getting his golden slam.

[Sallydaisy]

What a wonderful 9 days - I am so sad it's all over.
:sad:

Wimbledon, with all it's history and facilities, rose to the occasion magnificently in magenta and gave us a great Olympic venue. The players all seemed to enjoy it and it's been brilliant to watch (barring the empty seats) and seems to have been a very friendly offshoot of the Olympic Village.

There's a few last photos being taken of Andy with his 2 medals and he's grinning like a cheshire cat.
Great memories .........

Especially this.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Gold_medal.svg/300px-Gold_medal.svg.png

[super8]

Del Po playing some great tennis. Will be a real potent threat during the hard court season.

And the bronze medal that he won was the first medal that his country has won in these games. He's therefore a bit of a hero in his home country for this.

[themass15]

What a fantastic tournament with the most wonderful ending. So lucky to get on to Centre to see Andy receive his Gold Medal. Cannot wait for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals!!!!

[LC the fan]

Delpo has arrived back on the threatening front. He's taken most of this year to get back to his best, but I feel he'll be Number 5 before we know it and would have been threatening Andy. I say 'would have been' because I feel Andy could well fly now and do what Novak did at the start of 2011.

LET'S HOPE SO

[Linda]

Andy's just coming to the time of the year when he normally does well anyway, so there's every possibility that he'll go on a winning streak!

[Sallydaisy]

Not sure if this (http://deadspin.com/5930728/heres-a-first+hand-account-of-jo+wilfried-tsongas-olympic-triumph-that-youll-never-forget) was posted at the time but it's an American journalists tweets from courtside during the Tsonga/Raonic match and becomes more 'ironic' as the third set goes on ... and on ... and on!
A couple of extracts:

17-16, Raonic serving. A baby cries, again. I presume it was conceived and delivered during the third set.

18-18, Tsonga serving. Somewhere, Mahut and Isner sneer, and then try to hide a bone-deep shudder, from the depths of their souls.

19-19, Tsonga serving. London Bridge has now actually fallen down.
:stretcher:

[Linda]

:lol:

I'm still on a high from the final. It seems so incredible, that when the Olympics only comes round once every four years, that both of my current favourite players and my favourite retired player have won it! :clap: :clap: :clap: (And my unfavourite player hasn't won it ;))

[cazza99]

There are some interesting tweets from ‏@WimboGroundsman with pictures of them working on the courts.


Wimbledon Groundsman Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

While the guys work on 14 we can make a start in number one https://twitter.com/WimboGroundsman/status/233513725183803392/photo/1

[davech]

There are some interesting tweets from ‏@WimboGroundsman with pictures of them working on the courts.

Fascinating - there goes the grass! I think they've missed a trick there, though. Surely there are fans who would be crazy enough to pay for a bit of turf. Well, from centre court, anyway.

[Jan]

Fascinating - there goes the grass! I think they've missed a trick there, though. Surely there are fans who would be crazy enough to pay for a bit of turf. Well, from centre court, anyway.

Good idea! Maybe they could mount it or press it somehow and put it in a frame and Andy could sign it!!

[cazza99]

They probably haven't started on Centre Court yet. Still time to tell em.

[Sallydaisy]

Doesn't look as though we're being offered the chance to buy chunks of Centre Court ...

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon) Centre Court at Wimbledon is now officially without grass. http://on.fb.me/PQJzNM (http://t.co/bUn4vc1U)

[Hawkeye]

turf luck.

[pabbers]

turf luck.

:laugh::laugh:

[Madeline]

turf luck.

Can we have a *groan* smiley please?

[davech]

Well, it is ground-breaking news...

[KnightOwl]

Hardly earth-shattering...!

[Sallydaisy]

Digging deep here ..............

http://www.moleandpestcontrol.net/Images/Happy_Mole.jpg

[KnightOwl]

Definitely courting disaster, but I'm sure no-one here would grass you up!

[cazza99]

Hope this talk is not going to get dirty.

[ljs]

:lol: you guys are a witty bunch , but that does look so odd doesnt it

[Hawkeye]

These awful puns have gone on too lawn.

[Madeline]

I agree - they are starting to make me mown

[Sallydaisy]

Making hay while the sun shines ......

[Jan]

Not a blade of truth in any of this ...

[cazza99]

Making hay while the sun shines ......
Please bale me out! This is getting seedy.