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KnightOwl
24-06-2013, 19:41
Fantastic performance from Lleyton again - he's having a briiliant grass-court season :clap:
RoastLamb
24-06-2013, 19:43
No, Berdy is in Djoko's half. The next highest seeded player in Fed's quarter is Stan - and it looks like he's about to go out too. It seemed like Fed didn't have a good draw, but it's turning out good for him after all. :sad:
Man! Doesn't he always?
JAMES4578
24-06-2013, 19:56
Amazing performance from Lleyton, well done! Though another seed out of Fed section and wonder if Hewitt can go deep.
supergran
24-06-2013, 19:57
Hewitt has beaten Stan. Funny first day.
themass15
24-06-2013, 20:54
Hi People
First of all I am a she not a he. In fact I had some messages with you a couple of years ago Linda. What I purchased is a debenture ticket from Viagogo. Regretting it somewhat now as Rafa has been beaten but the deed is done.
david1610
24-06-2013, 21:03
IMHO Rafa going out is sad for the tournament but good for Andy as well as Roger.
Simple reason is Andy no longer has to potentially face the most in form player of the last few months.
I had been hoping that Roger would soften Rafa up for Andy as I still fear Rafa in the Rafa-Andy match up.
Now, if Andy and Roger can get through their matches, it may end up as a straightforward winner take all.
That is fine as long as they do not leave the winner a push over for Nole. In fact beating Roger at Wimbledon, following the documentary last night, might be seen as the "passing of the flame" match.
So all in all it means one less tricky opponent potentially for Andy with another one less likely of arriving a bit battered.
If they get that far :cauldron:
I feel sorry for Rafa that he's lost early again this year. :sad: He used to really enjoy playing at Wimbledon so it must be hard for him to not do well there anymore. I think probably the low bounce is hard for him with his knee condition, and also with not playing Halle he hasn't had time to properly adjust to the grass after playing on clay for so many months. I hope he doesn't take the rest of the season off now though - tennis is better when all of the big 4 are playing.
On the other hand, I'm really pleased for Lleyton even though I like Stan too. Lleyton's had so many tough first round slam draws in recent years, so it's great to see him come out as the winner in this one. Hope he can win more rounds this year.
traveller7
24-06-2013, 21:45
Well done leyton really pleased for him though mucked up my pick em ha
So gutted for Rafa, I really like him. I wonder what is the matter with him. He was clearly hampered in his movement. Nice of him not to say he lost cos he couldn't move, but would have been nice to know what was wrong.
I think that him going out lessens Andy's chances. I was hoping that Roger and Rafa would kill each other, and leave Andy with an easy victim. Ho hum.
Rapt Leyton won, no least because I picked him as one of my punts (all the others lost :-( ). I couldn't help observing that he was a Heather style player, no real weapons, but such heart. Wardy and Robbo could really learn from him. I was really exited. A great first day (apart from all the Brits going out). I only hope that tomorrow will be as exiting. :-)
Wardy needs shooting. He was sooo passive when he was up and had set points. He needs to get some anger in him and stop playing it safe on the big points. So many chances ie WCs this few weeks and nothing to show for it. LTA needs to sort itself out.
I hope they don't do to Darcis what they did to Rosol last year ie put him on an outside court.
I felt sorry for Rosol last year he played such a blinder - and Rafa did play well last year against him, then shoved him somewhere in obscurity when we wanted to see more of him. Admitedly I feel abit differently about Darcis. Rafa was clearly hampered today, and Darcis didn't play anywhere near as well as Rosol had done last year IMHO.
Amazing performance from Lleyton, well done! Though another seed out of Fed section and wonder if Hewitt can go deep.
Yes, I think Hewitt will do well and I'm hoping he clashes with Federer, the battle of the Wimbledon champions, would love to see that happen.
Lleyton has a better chance against Fed than Stan - poor Stan just folds when Roger is on the other side of the net!
Themass - my humble apologies for referring to you as 'he' :shamed:
I think others above have explained exactly what the problem was for Rafa - the low bounce is difficult if you have bad knees, and he didn't have any preparation on grass before the tournament. I don't think the problem is as bad as last year and I'm sure we'll see him back for USO. (Although I saw hardly any of the match myself as I was at work :sad: Others have said above that he played worse than last year - again I was at work for the Rosol match but I was there for his first match and he played dreadfully in it and it was clear that there was something wrong.) I'm terribly sad that he's out of the tournament and that I won't be seeing him there later in the week. :sad:
I think it makes Andy's chances much better - I had thought that the most likely scenario was for Andy to lose to Rafa again in the semis, but then for Rafa to be too knackered to play well against Djoko in the final. However Andy needs to take the most of this chance! 'Cos I thought it was his chance in 2009 and 2012 when Rafa wasn't there but Andy didn't make it. Maybe third time lucky for him!
themass15
25-06-2013, 08:07
no worries Linda. Go Andy!
LC the fan
25-06-2013, 08:20
After all that 'who will get Rafa in their quarter of the draw' we now face a semi with the goat. Maybe, just maybe someone else will catch him on a bad day first, although I do fancy Andy's chances against him. Lets hope someone will wear out Novak
I could cry for Rafa - such a shame
DrewZiph
25-06-2013, 09:28
Sure hope Lleyton can put a decent run together.
Dustin Brown, Isner and then practically any of the four still in Rafa's section. A far easier draw than he could have hoped for given his ranking.
The down side is I really can't see anyone in that quarter troubling Fed....
:wimbly: What a first day!
Disappointed in Ward - i thought beforehand that it was winnable for him, but once again he didn't seem to take chances when he had them.
Kyle Edmund, the new poster boy and next great English (deliberately said English there!) hope - certainly looks promising, didn't seem overawed by the occasion and did well enough considering the gulf in experience. Hopefully by next Wimbledon we will see a progression from him.
:crying: Poor Rafa. He clearly wasn't moving well, I felt so sorry for him. Well done Darcis though.
Federer. What can I say. How come, no matter how bad the draw appears, it always seems to end up in his favour?? As we say in thesee parts, if he fell in the canal he'd come out smelling of roses. I was so looking forward to a Nadal-Fed quarter, with Fed edging it but being so shattered that Andy could make mincemeat of him in the semis. Will just have to make do with Andy making mincemeat anyway :)
Great for Lleyton, bit of a shame for Stan. Sad to see Tipsy out, my favourite Serb.
Roll on Day 2!
david1610
25-06-2013, 12:32
:wimbly: What a first day!
Sad to see Tipsy out, my favourite Serb.
Roll on Day 2!
Lest we forget, that in theory makes Andy's "eighth" easier as Tipsy was the (other) top 16 player in that eighth. The highest ranked opponent Andy could face until the QF is now Youzhny ranked 20.
Gutted for Rafa .... and for the tournament. Any tournament without Rafa is not as exciting (for me anyways). Andy is definately my no 1 but Rafa is a firm no 2. Very sad, but onwards and upwards for Andy.
RoastLamb
25-06-2013, 13:48
Disappointing that the first day of Wimbly ended on such a sad note (for me and all the other Rafa fans). Even Andy's win couldn't cheer me up. Sigh. John McEnroe said at the beginning of yesterday's ESPN broadcast that he thought Rafa was the GOAT edging out Federer; everyone else laughed at him and of course they were brutal to him at the end of the show. Too bad. Not a good start to my fave tennis tournament. Just hope Andy can get to the very end.
Lest we forget, that in theory makes Andy's "eighth" easier as Tipsy was the (other) top 16 player in that eighth. The highest ranked opponent Andy could face until the QF is now Youzhny ranked 20.
Maybe theoretically a little bit easier for Andy, but still sad to see Tipsy out at R1. I was being nice! (and I don't do that often.....)
RoastLamb
25-06-2013, 19:47
Milos had a good win. Got to see the whole match. He seemed much better than the last few tourneys but we'll see how he progresses once he meets better players. He's in Ferru's quarter and Ferru has beaten him easily three or four times BUT grass is not Ferru's best surface so that may be an advantage should Milos get that far.
I thought that Milos played really well today , quite a few aces , and his return was much better . Came to the net quite a bit with some nice passes . Hoping he can go far here !!
oop for Wednesday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule10.html
RoastLamb
25-06-2013, 22:04
I thought that Milos played really well today , quite a few aces , and his return was much better . Came to the net quite a bit with some nice passes . Hoping he can go far here !!
Me too. I saw Looby Loo make a lot of notes. What was funny were the two Canadian supporters who got their Canadian flags taken away by an usher - poor things!
Wow players going down like flies - Stepanek retired against Janowicz and apparently Darcis the giant killer is out with a shoulder injury. On the women's side, Azarenka has also withdrawn.
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 12:29
Yes a bit of a nightmare and Azarenka a high profile casualty. Isner also pulled out with a knee injury after only playing a few games and Mannarino goes through.
Dustin Brown is 2 sets up against Hewitt and it has gone into a tiebreaker in the 3rd.
It looks like we have lost the BBC2 schedule tennis coverage for the afternoon until 3.00 pm due to the government cuts being announced.
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 12:43
Hewitt comes back from 3-1 down and takes 6 points in row to take 3rd,come on! Lleyton been up against it much of the match trying to counter Brown's explosive tennis and serve has been a bit below par but match now on!
Ewwww! I see Feddykins can't wear his orange soled shoes in the next round - contravenes the white dress code :lol:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23062227
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 13:18
Whilst Brown was strong in the 4th and causes a big upset by taking it and the match 6-2 unfortunately Lleyton added to his troubles. So, Brown, Mannarinno, Paire, Robert or Kubot will reach the quarters! Can hardly believe this but now Cilic has pulled out with a knee injury!
If Brown continues to play like he did today he could make it - Brown v Fed would be interesting!
What on earth is going on today with all the injuries/withdrawals/retirals??? Black Wednesday..... At this rate we'll end up with a champion by default! But as long as its Andy I won't mind.
Dustin Brown - unconventional I think best describes some of his shots, but what a match. Looking forward to seeing highlights of other matches tonight.
supergran
26-06-2013, 14:45
Really enjoyed Hewitt/Brown match. What am unconventional player Brown is.
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 14:47
Blimey!!! What a day so far. Cannot believe Darcis pulled out. :grrr:
But what a fabby match between Dusty and Rusty. So glad Dusty shut Rusty up. Such an entertaining game he has. Saw him play in Boodles a few years ago and fell in love with him. Would love to see him go far.
I'm gutted Isner has pulled out... Really expected him to do well, besides now there is only one seed left in Fed's quarter for him to deal with... stupid luck fed has ended up with even though his draw on paper was the hardest...... :grrr:
Seems like Andy has one of the hardest routes left... Possible mahut next round (provided he beats Lu) looks challenging
Edit: oops, there's 2 seeds left in Feds half (plus fed too that is)
Tsonga is being hampered by a knee injury.
DrewZiph
26-06-2013, 15:55
Wow. Andy's section turning into a dream. Book him and Fed into a semi showdown now.
Wow. Andy's section turning into a dream. Book him and Fed into a semi showdown now.
Not quite yet: Robredo or mahut next round looks tough. Trocki is playing well too (for quarters maybe)
themass15
26-06-2013, 16:03
What is going on - there won't be anyone left soon. Definitely regretting buying a debenture now and I will be hopping mad if Andy isn't on Centre!
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 16:03
Tsonga went two sets to 1 down and then pulled out,another big shock! so Andy's section also opening up but let's take one match at a time! of course the next match may be a bit tougher. Even if Troicki playing well think you'd take that over Tsonga or Cilic even if that would have been a more entertaining match and you do want some sort of test before possible semi.
millypops
26-06-2013, 16:07
Tsonga went two sets to 1 down and then pulled out,another big shock! so Andy's section also opening up but let's take one match at a time!
Robredo is a set and 3/0 up on Mahut, gosh this turning into some tournament
Also Sharapove in big trouble
What is going on - there won't be anyone left soon. Definitely regretting buying a debenture now and I will be hopping mad if Andy isn't on Centre!
They usually only put Andy on Court 1 once.
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 16:16
Cannot believe Tsonga and Cilic are gone too! :shocked: What is going on??? Let's hope and pray Andy doesn't slip and get hurt.
Really sad that Vashy lost to Youzhny in five. Great match but Vashy had a break in the fifth and should have won. :crying:
Paull805
26-06-2013, 16:36
Slips galore today at Wimbledon! Watching Murray v Lu, both of their footing is fine.
KnightOwl
26-06-2013, 16:50
Now Sharapova is out too! She finished the match, but slipped twice and complained to the umpire that the courts are dangerous.
What on earth is going on today with all the injuries/withdrawals/retirals??? Black Wednesday....
One of the commies said this was the worst single day for withdrawals due to injury for any Grand Slam in history! And that's not counting those like Sharapo who completed the match but were possibly hampered by injury...
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 17:10
Too bad for Mahut going out to Robredo in straights. :sad:
Fed & Stak one set all..........
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 17:45
Fed taken to two tiebreaks and losing one. Didn't see this coming at all. Hope Sergei can keep going strong.
Brad Gilbert @bgtennisnation 5m
Accordind to the ITf the 4 withdrawals and 3 retirements for a total of 7 is record for any day at a slam
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 17:51
Sergei certainly putting Fed under some pressure,question is whether he can keep it going of course.
oop for Thursay is up - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule11.html
Just what is going on? Stak just broke Fed in the 3rd set and serving for it now!:shocked:
Is he getting inspired from what Darcis did on Monday? I'm not complaining mind. :)
wriggles
26-06-2013, 18:26
wow these guys really go for it against the big guys now! no aura of invincibility for anyone anymore! if Fed goes out...!!!ahhhhhh!
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 18:27
Blimey! Second set for Sergei. Whodathunk? Only one more to go for him. Love his style of play.
He takes it!!!! Stak 2 sets to 1 against Fed. :shocked:
Can I assume that if Stak pulls this off then he takes the award for biggest upset away from Darcis?
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 18:29
He takes it!!!! Stak 2 sets to 1 against Fed. :shocked:
Can I assume that if Stak pulls this off then he takes the award for biggest upset away from Darcis?
No, coz Rafa was beaten in the first round in straights.
No, coz Rafa was beaten in the first round in straights.
I suppose, I think Fed is the more in form player on grass, although that's just my opinion and debatable.
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 18:35
Amazing tennis from Stak, though a long way to go of course!
Stak breaks early in the 4th!
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 18:38
I suppose, I think Fed is the more in form player on grass, although that's just my opinion and debatable.
True. I suppose Fed's never been ousted before the quarters in the last 38 slams or summat so I guess it would be huge.
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 18:40
Sergei a break up in the 4th, needs to hold firm though of course.
And just when I though Fed might start making a comeback with a couple of BPs Stak holds. This has been a barmy day.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 18:45
Its all gone a bit 'Tales of the unexpected' down wimbledon way! Should Fed go out (and its by no means certain), the media are going to go into 'Murray fever meltdown'!
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 18:46
Sergei a break up in the 4th, needs to hold firm though of course.
Yes, that's what's so hard to do against the top players.
Its all gone a bit 'Tales of the unexpected' down wimbledon way! Should Fed go out (and its by no means certain), the media are going to go into 'Murray fever meltdown'!
I was kinda hoping they're going to be so focused on debating which match was the bigger upset and the apparent state of the grass that Andy becomes a passing thought but that's wishful thinking I guess?
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 18:51
A bit shakey the last few service games and this time Fed breaks back for 3 all.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 18:52
The Fedster is starting to get his groove on 4-3 to Fed
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 18:53
Yeah, I think Federer will amp it up now and I can't see him losing.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 18:56
Ooh Fedster doing a Lendl, smash at Stak who falls to the ground to avoid being hit
LC the fan
26-06-2013, 18:58
Lendl type shots now from Fed, straight at Stakhovsk. 4 of them to be precise.... But of course it must be OK cos Fed is So sporting !!!
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 18:59
And he didn't even put up his hand to say sorry. He's done that before this match too. Bad Federer!
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 18:59
Fedster not smiling, Mirka not smiling. Fedster barmy army look concerned.
5-4 to Fed, Stak serves to stay in the set
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:02
Stak bossing Fedster first 2 points. Lucky net cord for Feddy then mishit for Stak gets 30-30
Ace for Stak then super hit behind Fed and its 5-5
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:03
C'mon Sergei, stop comparing the meerkat.com and get on with beating Federer.com!!!
:swingin:
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:04
Stak draws Fed in then hits it past him before Fed levels 15-15
Classic Fed forehand then Stak mishit then another Fed forehand to the corner
6-5 to Fed. Stak serves to get a tie break
Stak needs to hold now to take this to another TB. Fed is going to push hard for this one.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:07
Stak slips, goes down at 15-15 on his serve
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:09
Set point Fed, but a great point from Stak to save at the net.
Ace then another great point at the net and its TB time
TB it is! Can Stak pull this off?
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:12
Stakho has to play the tie-break of his life now if he wants to win this. Going to a 5th would favour Feddy too much.
Fed to serve first:-
*1-0
1-1*
1-2* Stak holds
*1-3 Stak goes up a mini-break. C'mon!!!
*2-3 Ace from Federer. Must hold point now for the Ukrainian.
2-4* and Sergei serves well again to nudge ahead.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:13
4-2 in tie break to Stak, Fed next to serve. Mirka is looking worried
If Stak holds next 2 he's pulled it off!
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:14
2-5* and Stakho holds, Federer has to hold these 2 serves.
*3-5
*4-5 and now Sergei has to hold his 2 serves to take the match.
:sofa:
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:15
6-4 to Stak...
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:15
1 point away now - can he do it???
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:16
Nope ... but he's still a match point up on Fed's serve.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:16
Oh. My. God
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:16
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
He's done it! Fed is out!!!!!:shocked: What a day! And Andy's part of the draw now looks much better than Djoko's, who'd have thought?
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:17
I am speechless. Fed is out.
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeee
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
They will have to put Andy on Centre for his other matches from now on - there won't be any big seeds left at this rate.
Mandiemoo
26-06-2013, 19:19
He's done it! Fed is out!!!!!:shocked: What a day! And Andy's part of the draw now looks much better than Djoko's, who'd have thought?
In the wise words of Boris Becker 'lets not be getting ahead of ourselves, plenty of tennis to be played yet'
themass15
26-06-2013, 19:21
Is this really happening?
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 19:22
Blimey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shocked: Unreal. Stak played the tennis of his life. He did what Rosol did to Rafa last year. Wow!!!
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:22
:lol:
Michael Hale @TennisMike_ (https://twitter.com/TennisMike_) 3m (https://twitter.com/TennisMike_/status/349970051455123457)
David Ferrer will overtake Roger Federer in the next update of the world rankings.
:lol:
I might be wrong, but I think he'll be 5th, Rafa will be 4th. Can't remember the last time Fed wasn't in the top 4.
JAMES4578
26-06-2013, 19:25
Wow that was amazing,what a breaker from Stak after it looked like he'd lost the momentum and wasn't phased when he lost first match point on serve, sensational final point! Whilst so many big names out of Andy's half now of course he must focus on the job in hand. of course whilst in the one sense I'd loved to see Andy put Fed out it means he won't have to face 2 multiple slammers in succession should he get to the latter stages.
Loved it when Stak said in his interview "You play Roger Federer & his Ego"....lol!:thumbup:
scrapaddict
26-06-2013, 19:30
Bit scary now - almost looks too easy so BEWARE the tournament offering gifts! However at least we're spared the poss. of a very draining semi vis a vis an easy one for Nole. Either of them could have a hard time if this carries on!
scrapaddict
26-06-2013, 19:31
Loved it when Stak said in his interview "You play Roger Federer & his Ego"....lol!:thumbup:
Well done to him!
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 19:31
Rumour has it that Rafa's fishing trip will be gatecrashed by Feddykins, Vika, Ana, Masha, Marin, Jo, JohnBoy and Rusty. But Steve Darcis might get bounced .....
:big grin:
wriggles
26-06-2013, 19:32
Loved it when Stak said in his interview "You play Roger Federer & his Ego"....lol!:thumbup:
We laughed out loud when he said this! What a lovely guy and amazing English!
hfwardhouse
26-06-2013, 19:32
Just come home and heard the news :shocked: :boogie: :shocked:
VamosVixs
26-06-2013, 19:37
Yep Fed drops to 5!
RoastLamb
26-06-2013, 19:43
Loved it when Stak said in his interview "You play Roger Federer & his Ego"....lol!:thumbup:
He said that? Touche. They're on the Players' Council that's probs why.
hfwardhouse
26-06-2013, 19:50
So I heard earlier that Mr Wimbledon told Roger his shoe's had to go .... would that be why he lost then?!
VamosVixs
26-06-2013, 19:52
So I heard earlier that Mr Wimbledon told Roger his shoe's had to go .... would that be why he lost then?!
To be fair to Fed there, what's the difference between that and some of the coloured shorts the women are wearing?
hfwardhouse
26-06-2013, 20:04
No idea - can't say I've seen many coloured items - maybe they'll be ticked off too?
wriggles
26-06-2013, 20:08
He said that? Touche. They're on the Players' Council that's probs why.
He meant you play roger and then rogers reputation..don't think he quite meant it as we would interpret...but funny all the same teehee
Just worried now that this could be a year when none of the top 4 make the final........(not counting Ferrer in that).
wriggles
26-06-2013, 20:27
Just worried now that this could be a year when none of the top 4 make the final........(not counting Ferrer in that).
yeah its a free for all now! but andy and novak look solid so im confident
david1610
26-06-2013, 20:30
I honestly think that if Fed tanks in the USO and the WTF this year (= less than semis in the former, final in the latter) he might retire. I cannot see him hanging around out of the top four making up the numbers.
I could not believe it and just checked. It is Wednesday and Andy has no top ten players in his half of the draw left!
Rafa, Federer, Tsonga and Cilic all gone! Almagro(15) and Youznhy (20) the only top 20 players left! :cauldron:
The only seeds left in Andy's half of the draw are
Paire (25)
Almagro (16)
Janowicz (24)
Monaco (22)
Youzhny (20)
Robredo (32)
supergran
26-06-2013, 20:32
Loved it when Stak said in his interview "You play Roger Federer & his Ego"....lol!:thumbup:I thought that was very telling!! Couldn't move away from that match. It was absolutely brilliant and the result had me jumping up and shouting with glee.:yahoo:
VamosVixs
26-06-2013, 20:33
So happy and delighted that the draw has opened up for Andy but have to remain cautious as Andy still has to do his bit!! Confident he will make the final but as we have just seen this week, take nothing for granted!
The only seeds left in Andy's half of the draw are
Paire (25)
Almagro (16)
Janowicz (24)
Youzhny (20)
Robredo (32)
And Monaco (22)
There are two R3 matches still surviving according to the seeding - Almagro v Janowicz....
... and Robredo v Murray, so you can't say Andy's had everything go his way!
banskogirl
26-06-2013, 20:44
Loved it when Stak said in his interview "You play Roger Federer & his Ego"....lol!:thumbup:
Yes I rewound this and played it to everyone! What a day and well done Andy :) sneaked through painlessly. Long may it last.....
KnightOwl
26-06-2013, 20:50
Thoroughly enjoyed the match between Stakhovsky & Federer - I remember watching Stakhovsky at DC a few years ago, and thinking he would be one to watch - great match!
Well done Sergiy :clap:
supergran
26-06-2013, 20:52
I just enjoyed the whole day from morning until evening. Andy won in three and Federer lost. Good day!!:boogie::GBflag:
I've been out all day (a cheering-ourselves-up outing in London with a dozen other Rafa fans - we did the same thing last year) but did see the last set of Andy's match in a pub (also did that last year). Of course we were all checking how other matches were going and were amazed at the frequent news of yet another withdrawal. We were joking that at this rate the final would be Feli v Pico. When I left to come home Fed-Stak was 1 set all. When I was driving home from the station I heard that Fed was out! Amazing. All the column inches that were written about the expected quarterfinal between Fed & Rafa and they are both out.
On the face of it, Andy's draw has improved immeasurably - who would have thought that both Rafa and Fed would be out? But we can't be complacent - if you include Hopman Cup, Andy's H2H against Robredo is 2-3.
oops.
Don't worry! I only noticed him because I've still got him in my pickem (I had Cilic losing to Baggy in R1, one of the few upsets that hasn't happened this Wimbledon!)
pippadaisy
26-06-2013, 21:19
WOW what a day at wimbledon, people dropping like flies, Roger getting tetchy with the body shots lol
well done sergi looked like he was enjoying himself out there
sorry to see lleyton go hes one of my faves but well done Brown
and tsonga aww love him too.
david1610
26-06-2013, 21:50
Taken from ITV article quoted in news thread but worth repeating here I think http://www.itv.com/news/story/2013-06-21/andy-murray-wimbledon-tennis-sw19/#injury-crisis-played-on-murrays-mind-at-wimbledon_222905
This is the first time neither Roger Federer nor Rafael Nadal have made the third round of a grand slam they have both played in.
This is Federer's first loss to a man outside the top 100 since he lost to the 101st-ranked Richard Gasquet in Monte Carlo in 2005.
This is Federer's earliest Wimbledon exit since a first-round loss to Mario Ancic in 2002.
The earliest Wimbledon defeat for a defending champion since 2003 when Lleyton Hewitt lost to Ivo Karlovic .
The only seeds left in Andy's half of the draw are
Paire (25)
Almagro (16)
Janowicz (24)
Monaco (22)
Youzhny (20)
Robredo (32)
It's the "only" that bothers me.......
david1610
26-06-2013, 21:57
More on Rog... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1678078-what-roger-federers-loss-to-sergiy-stakhovsky-means-for-us-open?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis
Federer has just one Grand Slam title to his name in his past 14 major tournament appearances dating back to the 2010 French Open. Even more telling, he's made just two tournament finals over that time.
PS If somebody took out Janowicz that would make me very happy!
who's going to take out Stakhovsky? andy in the semi?
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 22:06
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser)45s (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/348008769894105088)
Murray's route to Wimbledon glory - 1R: Becker, 2R: Ward/Lu, 3R: Robredo/Mahut, 4R: Tipsarevic, QF: Tsonga, SF: Federer/Nadal, F: Djokovic.Here's Stu's revised AM route .....
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 16m (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/350007718385426432) Revised Murray potential route - R3: Robredo, R4: Youzhny, QF: Monaco, SF: Almagro, F: Djokovic.
Expect that to change...
Monaco? Almagro? Fine grass court players :lol:
david1610
26-06-2013, 22:12
Busy, busy day... so tired I just typed www.wimbledon.common ......
Rumour has it that Rafa's fishing trip will be gatecrashed by Feddykins, Vika, Ana, Masha, Marin, Jo, JohnBoy and Rusty. But Steve Darcis might get bounced .....
:big grin:
Have you tweeted that? If not I will . . .
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 22:26
Have you tweeted that? If not I will . . .
It was just a jest on my part based on a jokey comment on twitter.
I was trying to think of a spoof headline. e.g.
"Mallorcan fishing village over-run with flounders"
Rafa Nadal was shocked to see what his nets had landed when he checked them at dusk today in Mallorca. The local resident had zoomed off to his home haven after losing in R1 of the grass Grand Slam and resorted to his favourite past-time of fishing and at a local competition.
Imagine his surprise to find Roger Federer floating alongside his pitch ... and in stellar company. To whit, Sharapova, Tsonga, Azarenka and assorted other ex-No 1 tennis players who had escaped from Wimbledon in R2 via the emergency underground tunnels.
Even more of a shock - they didn't fancy being BBQ'd for supper. Oh no.
They wanted a share of Rafa's waterfront to try and win SOMETHING between now and the 7th July even if the prize turned out to be a jug of sangria at the local taverna.
Uncle Toni was most put out: "It's not cricket, no?"
An application has been submitted to the International Court of Appeal in the Hague to ship all 39 escapees across the Atlantic to Newport where it's understood they can fish for cod whilst waiting for a few others to join them in a mug of Campbells soup.
BTW - Stepanek also withdrew with injury.
supergran
26-06-2013, 22:43
Newport is a lovely place!:shades:;)
Wow! Amazing day today! Am in shock about federer still but can't say I am too upset. The cheers on the hill were huge when he got beaten!
So many injuries!
Sallydaisy
26-06-2013, 23:00
A curious statistic ...........
Rob T @seriouspiff (https://twitter.com/seriouspiff) 10m (https://twitter.com/seriouspiff/status/350023034888929282) "@Ataraxis00 (https://twitter.com/Ataraxis00): Pete Sampras, 7 time Wimbledon champ. Roger Federer 7 time Wimbledon champ.
Both lose in 2nd round on June 26th. 2002 & 2013"
Interesting. What else happened to Sampras after that?
supergran
26-06-2013, 23:04
A curious statistic ...........Another strange coincidence. How very interesting.
Interesting. What else happened to Sampras after that?
He went on to win the US Open (beating Agassi in the final) and then retired from tennis immediately after. :)
I love how Andy's draw has opened up! However, there have been so many upsets, I'm not counting my chickens, and there's still a certain Mr. Djokovic to consider! ;) But, if nothing else, I'd assume the amount of points Fed has dropped means Andy's no.2 ranking is a bit more secure (?). :)
Take care... :)
RoastLamb
27-06-2013, 00:38
I'm most worried about Jerzey Boy and Benoit Paire. :eek: But still, no Rafa and no Fed - wowsa!!! Would be amazing if someone could shock Djokovic before the final. ;)
I'm most worried about Jerzey Boy and Benoit Paire. :eek: But still, no Rafa and no Fed - wowsa!!! Would be amazing if someone could shock Djokovic before the final. ;)
I'm worried about these two players along with Gulbis upsetting Andy. Hope Andy stays focussed and takes one match a time but I'm sure that Ivan will keep Andy on the right road. ;)
It depends who shocked Djokovic - there are some danger players, eg Berdych {he has reached a Wimbledon final} and Delpo in that half that I'd rather Andy didn't have to meet if he reaches that far. Who knows too that one of the young players, eg Milos and Grigor, might not be inspired by the defeats of Rafa and Fed and cause damage. Grigor has won the Junior Wimbledon title. It's time too that one of the youngsters made a breakthrough. :rolleyes:
I think Andy will be very well aware of danger having seen the how the great have fallen - he's not going to take any match lightly after yesterday.
I too have fears about some of those left in. Actually my overall FTM for Wimbly, apart from Wawrinka, is currently not looking as daft as I thought when I did it! I've got a return match between Dimi and Nole in the semis and neither Rafa nor Fed featured in my prediction.
Madeline
27-06-2013, 09:31
But, if nothing else, I'd assume the amount of points Fed has dropped means Andy's no.2 ranking is a bit more secure (?). :)
Yes, but we'll have to keep an eye on Ferrer sneaking up on the rails. . .
On Sunday I was excited for Wimbly to start but for some reason I felt very nervous for Andy this year and was a bit worried about his draw. Now that Rafa and Fed are both out (oh how I cheered Sergiy last night), I am not any less nervous. There are still some tricky customers to get past and after yesterday's drama, its anyone's guess who is going through each round. That said, Andy has looked comfortable in both his matches so far and I am absolutely certain he will only be looking at his next match and not getting ahead of himself.
There are some matches I really don't think its possible to call - Melzer v Stakhovsky? Possibly Stakh is slight favourite after yesterday. Almagro v Janowicz? Gulbis v Verdasco? Those 2 I think are really hard. As is Troicki v Youzhny. Have to think that Monaco will get through. The quarter that did have Federer is wide open though, its a real chance for these players to make an even bigger name for themselves.
Goodness, we're only on Day 4 - not sure how much of this tension I can take. Just so long as its not a Murraycoaster, its good fun! :)
WimbledonAce
27-06-2013, 10:45
Amazing day at Wimbledon yesterday! Was sad for Tsonga as that was turning into a nice match. Fed match was awesome though, atmosphere was crazy! The crowd were really good, even though there were a lot of Feddies there was loads of support for Serg. I was screaming for him and couldn't believe when he won. Played such a great match, Fed was stunned :dance: Great times :boogie:
daveollie
27-06-2013, 10:45
I think Andy will be very well aware of danger having seen the how the great have fallen - he's not going to take any match lightly after yesterday. I can't help but think of the Aussie O a decade or more ago when all the seeds crashed out and Henman was the top seed left. I think it was the year he knocked Greg out. Johannsen won it that year!!! But then I think to myself that Tim couldn't string Andy's racquet and all s well again. :thumbup:
I don't believe it! The first match on court today has ended with a retirement! (Llodra retired after one set against Seppi.) :shocked: More carnage today ?
RoastLamb
27-06-2013, 12:03
I'm worried about these two players along with Gulbis upsetting Andy. Hope Andy stays focussed and takes one match a time but I'm sure that Ivan will keep Andy on the right road. ;)
It depends who shocked Djokovic - there are some danger players, eg Berdych {he has reached a Wimbledon final} and Delpo in that half that I'd rather Andy didn't have to meet if he reaches that far. Who knows too that one of the young players, eg Milos and Grigor, might not be inspired by the defeats of Rafa and Fed and cause damage. Grigor has won the Junior Wimbledon title. It's time too that one of the youngsters made a breakthrough. :rolleyes:
I picked Dimitrov to get to the semi. Gulbis is a potential danger too but I think Andy could beat him. Berdych would be tricky but the player I fear the most is defo Djokovic.
Ben Rothenberg Ben Rothenberg @BenRothenberg 22m
For those of you who come to watch the chair umpires, not the players, this may come in handy #wimbledon: pic.twitter.com/SuPz3Rp2bA
https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/350227122754838528/photo/1
The Dimi Zemlja match is interesting - 7-7 in the fifth. Its funny seeing Sharapova in the players box, and looking rather anxious.
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline 3m
Pfft. RT @scambers73 Hilarious - after Llodra's retirement in singles, he and Nicolas Mahut go through in doubles as their opponents quit!
Raonic has lost the first 2 sets :shocked:
Mathieu has retired with a neck injury.
How strange that the Dimitrov match has been suspended for rain, when it could be over after one more game, whilst play is continuing on other courts.
Milos is out , losing in straight sets , how disappointing for Fiona & I :(
Credit to Sisling tho , he played great !!!!!
They are closing the roof on Centre Court for the first time this year.
RoastLamb
27-06-2013, 16:21
Milos is out , losing in straight sets , how disappointing for Fiona & I :(
Credit to Sisling tho , he played great !!!!!
Yes, Milos had no answer to Sijsling's service games. Seriously tho' he seems to be going backwards not forwards. Cannot rely on serve alone. I wish someone would tell him this!!!
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline 6m
BBC: "We understand that there is rain…BIG RAIN… coming in half an hour or less." Roof closed on Centre, outer matches at risk.
JAMES4578
27-06-2013, 17:10
How strange that the Dimitrov match has been suspended for rain, when it could be over after one more game, whilst play is continuing on other courts.
The players were informed they could play on if they wanted to as it was only light drizzle at some point but were not keen. Mind you Dimitrov had slipped earlier.
Piers Newbery @piersnewbery 1m
Friday on Centre from 1pm: Robson v Duque-Marino, Almagro v Janowicz, Murray v Robredo... http://bbc.in/1220gMk #wimbledon
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 1m
Keep Calm, everyone. That's not the real Andy Murray #ithink #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/wD8djHXYNO
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/350320761308868608/photo/1
oop for Friday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html
traveller7
27-06-2013, 19:03
What a weird wimbledon. Can't believe fed is out! Shame about tsonga would of loved to have seen a quarter with Murray.
banskogirl
27-06-2013, 21:22
Now the hard part is finding which station to record and hoping the BBC keep it there!
supergran
27-06-2013, 22:00
This has been the most annoying aspect of the BBC's coverage especially after they boasted of how many hours "on all platforms" they would be offering. Never mind the dratted platforms....what is needed is continuity on the main channels. I feel sorry for people who are at work or have to be out of the house as recording is impossible. Why can't they have dedicated tennis channels, say BBC3 and 4 for the 2 weeks of the tournament? Even in the house, if you go outside to bring washing in or go to the loo the match you are watching could have been moved by the time you get back. Makes be wish Euro Sport had it as well.
WimbledonAce
28-06-2013, 10:59
This has been the most annoying aspect of the BBC's coverage especially after they boasted of how many hours "on all platforms" they would be offering. Never mind the dratted platforms....what is needed is continuity on the main channels. I feel sorry for people who are at work or have to be out of the house as recording is impossible. Why can't they have dedicated tennis channels, say BBC3 and 4 for the 2 weeks of the tournament? Even in the house, if you go outside to bring washing in or go to the loo the match you are watching could have been moved by the time you get back. Makes be wish Euro Sport had it as well.
Yes, we have actually found that we have less options than normal. In the past when I hit red button I had about 5/6 different courts to choose from. This year I have 1. I thought it was just me on freesat but checked with my parents and they only have 1 also. The other day when Rafa was losing and Andy was playing we struggled to find Andy! Not sure who get's these 10 options?
RoastLamb
28-06-2013, 13:37
Can't believe Dimitrov lost!!! Had him in the semi. :grrr:
RoastLamb
28-06-2013, 13:51
Stak is injured. :grrr:
RoastLamb
28-06-2013, 14:05
Stak lost first set 2-6.
WimbledonAce
28-06-2013, 14:35
Men's second round nearly complete. Just Tommy and daveed to finish.
Make that just daveed! Haas through,yay!
RoastLamb
28-06-2013, 14:51
Stak wins second set. Going to watch Genie's match now.
Almagro two sets down - Janowicz looking very scary..........
VamosVixs
28-06-2013, 15:50
Was thinking that myself... he could be a major threat soon. :sofa:
RoastLamb
28-06-2013, 16:06
Staks lost - must be hard for anyone to come back after such an historic epic win. Look at Isner after *that* match a couple of years ago.
Haas is still looking good! :thumbup:
Jerzey Boy has the type of game Milos wishes he had and really should have.
Almagro looking lost out there - I can't help thinking pink is the wrong colour for the tape on Jerzy's arm.
And he's won, oh my goodness...
KnightOwl
28-06-2013, 16:19
Fabulous match from Jerzy Janowicz - poor Almagro could find no answers at all. Thoroughly enjoyed that one - definitely someone to watch out for in the future!
JJ played incredibly well , a threat for sure if he can keep that level !!!
KnightOwl
28-06-2013, 16:22
I'm already thinking his match against Melzer would definitely be worth a watch!
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline 17s
The voice of Wimbledon says they anticipate a break in the weather so they're deflating the covers. But we'll see.
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline 10m
Wow: 10 of the Top 10 men's & women's seeds reached the 3R of #Wimbledon. Joint-worst performance by Top 10 seeds at any Slam in Open Era.
Ben Rothenberg @BenRothenberg 4m
Covers coming off many of the courts now. Still about 80 minutes until sunset will come in London tonight. #Wimbledon
traveller7
28-06-2013, 18:35
So both the players who scalped Nadal and Fed are out who would of guessed?!
RoastLamb
28-06-2013, 19:25
Not looking good for poor Dusty! Another giant-killer going out?
traveller7
28-06-2013, 19:31
This is turning out to be very odd wimbledon!
supergran
28-06-2013, 19:37
This is turning out to be very odd wimbledon!My thoughts exactly.
How strange that the Dimitrov match has been suspended for rain, when it could be over after one more game, whilst play is continuing on other courts.
Yes, I was at this match. Was really enjoying it. The players didn't seem to have any opinion one way or another when they suspended and it was just spitting at the time, very light and in fact stopped for a few minutes just after they left. It had been like this for probably 30 minutes before they stopped play. Would have thought Dimitrov would have wanted to continue as he had to come out and hold serve today. He did fall earlier in the match but it didn't seem to cause him any problems. His fall today seemed worse as he wasn't even really moving at the time.
traveller7
28-06-2013, 20:25
Didnt dimi lose?
LC the fan
28-06-2013, 20:52
I'm already thinking his match against Melzer would definitely be worth a watch!
It's the potential semi against Andy that I reckon could wreck my fingernails !!!
Just hope that today's standard can't be kept up another 3 matches - he was formidable
oop for Saturday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html
Yes, we have actually found that we have less options than normal. In the past when I hit red button I had about 5/6 different courts to choose from. This year I have 1. I thought it was just me on freesat but checked with my parents and they only have 1 also. The other day when Rafa was losing and Andy was playing we struggled to find Andy! Not sure who get's these 10 options?
They're on the BBC website. Excellent coverage.
Fabulous match from Jerzy Janowicz - poor Almagro could find no answers at all. Thoroughly enjoyed that one - definitely someone to watch out for in the future!
Assuming Andy gets that far (and Jerzy) IMHO he's someone to watch out for now!!! He's the one contender left in Andy's half who seriously worries me. Hard to break even by a great returner and so one slip by an opponent and they're toast :sofa:.
Sallydaisy
29-06-2013, 07:47
Queue warning from Mr Wimbledon ...
Wimbledon @Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon) 1m (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/350873924608868352) People in #theQueue (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23theQueue&src=hash) will have to wait many hours for on day sales.
We strongly advise those intending to queue not to travel to #Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wimbledon&src=hash)
... and Mr Overend
Jonathan Overend @5livetennis (https://twitter.com/5livetennis) 4m (https://twitter.com/5livetennis/status/350874518773972992) Walked through park at 730am with arriving fans being told that they will have to wait until 5pm to get in.
... and someone in the queue ...
Natalie Ralph @splateroo (https://twitter.com/splateroo) 1h (https://twitter.com/splateroo/status/350868507719778304) Epic Fail at #TheQueue (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheQueue&src=hash). 7am and no one's getting in until after 6pm...
Who are these 4,000 extra people who get up at like 3am?!#Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wimbledon&src=hash)
... and another who was there by 06.00am ...
Lauren B @travel_thoughts (https://twitter.com/travel_thoughts) 3h (https://twitter.com/travel_thoughts/status/350832530150281216) The view from the front lines! @Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon) #TheQueue (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheQueue&src=hash)
(by "front lines" I mean "#2491") #previoustweet (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23previoustweet&src=hash) pic.twitter.com/qIAmUOHuDS (http://t.co/qIAmUOHuDS)
... and forum member LizCurran has tweeted this to me:
@SallyDaisy10is (https://twitter.com/SallyDaisy10is) I am 1652 and I joined the queue at about 8pm last night
(straight from Andy's match). Today v busy
@SallyDaisy10is (https://twitter.com/SallyDaisy10is) all week has been busier than previous years - so I'm told. Thanks - am looking forward to a good day :) got a ct2 tic
This is because:-
- it's Saturday so more people have the day off to head to Wimbledon for ground passes
- the pre-booked seats will be sold out
- so the ground capacity is reached once the queue cards reach a certain number (between 6000 and 8500 including the first 1500 which are for Centre, Court 1 and Court 2, 500 of each).
After that no-one gets into Wimbledon until someone else leaves ... and in reality that's probably from about 3pm onwards.
Verdasco v Gulbis on now - this is the match I waited all day on Court 2 to see yesterday! Ah well can watch it at home now. Come on Fer!
Just switched over from the Flemray match and just seen Andy go to sit in the Royal Box :) He looks very smart in his suit.
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 12:21
Andy's sitting in the royal box? Really? I'm watching Fleming/Marray so not on centre court at all.
traveller7
29-06-2013, 12:24
Its a special day for olympians today murray said about it yesterday either on fb or twitter
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 12:26
Oh I see! Of course, that makes sense. Who else is there?
traveller7
29-06-2013, 12:28
I saw them interviewing Katherine Grainger who won gold in rowing. Not sure who else as watching flemray on red button. :)
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 3m
Andy Murray suited up to take a seat in #Wimbledon's Royal Box among his fellow #Olympic gold medalists! #dapper pic.twitter.com/nMBL0UJ0u6
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/350953887819235328/photo/1
There was a huge cheer for Andy. I'd missed it just before he came on - I'll need to watch catch up TV later.
Neil Harman @NeilHarmanTimes 17m
Andy Murray looking ultra sharp in his best suit, posing for pictures in the Royal Box. Armed Forces Day celebrated with rousing reception
Craig Gabriel @crosscourt1 18m
@andy_murray is quite the star in the Royal Box. Other athletes want pictures with him
Wimbledon @Wimbledon 24m
A standing ovation for Andy #Murray as he's introduced onto Centre Court as Olympic tennis gold medalist. #London2012 #bANDYwagon
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis 26m
Rousing reception for Andy Murray as he takes his place in the Royal Box alongside his fellow Olympians. Looking sharp in Members' garb.
traveller7
29-06-2013, 12:37
Andy looking very nice in suit
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 12m
A friendly chat between fellow #Olympic gold medalists @andy_murray and @chrishoy in #Wimbledon's Royal Box pic.twitter.com/W0pLqjsUn6
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/350956344557330433/photo/1
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 9m
Meanwhile in the Mediterranean, Rafa Nadal is fixing a rope on a little boat named "Williams" #vacation pic.twitter.com/AExx8Geket
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/350957429804113920/photo/1
Youzhny has beaten Troicki and will be playing Andy next.
Some amazing tennis from Gasquet and Tomic.
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 13:23
Can't believe Paire went out so meekly. :sad:
supergran
29-06-2013, 13:25
It was wonderful to see the Gold medal winners and the Forces receiving such a huge welcome by Centre Court crowd. I was thinking "Where's Andy?" and then Sue said "Have we missed someone?" or words to that effect, said things about his Olympic and US Open triumphs and up the steps he came. The spectators were fantastic...on their feet and rousing cheers and applause. I had a lump in my throat as Andy stood there and received a truly marvellous reception. He looked great, if a little shy and was shaking hands all around. Only what he deserves as we all know.:gold::bravo::GBflag:
Anderson takes the first set v. Berdych.
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 9m
Meanwhile in the Mediterranean, Rafa Nadal is fixing a rope on a little boat named "Williams" #vacation pic.twitter.com/AExx8Geket
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/350957429804113920/photo/1
Thanks Cazza. Williams is actually the name of the boat manufacturer.
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 13:32
Anderson takes the first set v. Berdych.
Didn't see that one coming. Still, early days. I'd take Anderson over Berdych.
Next week most of the players left in will be ones that a lot of people won't have heard of!
traveller7
29-06-2013, 13:37
Yep very much so! Hardly any top ranked players left now
Next week most of the players left in will be ones that a lot of people won't have heard of!
But both sides of the draw will be playing on the same day so bigger names will still be playing on the bigger courts.
Look up the H2H for Andy & Youzhny on the ATP website (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Y061). They look like a couple of criminals in the dock who've just been handed very long sentences! Hilarious! (Why on earth do the ATP make them pose with such glum faces?)
Sallydaisy
29-06-2013, 13:50
Look up the H2H for Andy & Youzhny on the ATP website (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Y061). They look like a couple of criminals in the dock who've just been handed very long sentences! Hilarious! (Why on earth do the ATP make them pose with such glum faces?)
I just included it in their match thread; the ATP profile pics are always awful. Either they look like criminals or they're over made-up with lip gloss on!!!
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 13:50
Seppi beat Nishikori too. ESPN aren't doing too well with their picks today. :rolling:
supergran
29-06-2013, 13:53
Next week most of the players left in will be ones that a lot of people won't have heard of!You're right...only the real tennis fans will have any idea who they are.:lol::lol:
Gasquet has taken the 2nd set against Tomic.
Sallydaisy
29-06-2013, 14:02
Gasquet has just dug himself out of a hole and taken the 2nd set against Tomic; he was set points down on his own serve and won the next 3 games for 7'5.
The bottom half last 16 is now decided ... seeding in brackets, current ranking with #.
Kubot #130 v Mannarino #111
(24)Janowicz #22 v Melzer #37
Verdasco #54 v de Schepper #80
(20)Youzhny #26 v [2]Murray #2
Look up the H2H for Andy & Youzhny on the ATP website (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Y061). They look like a couple of criminals in the dock who've just been handed very long sentences! Hilarious! (Why on earth do the ATP make them pose with such glum faces?)
At first I thought it was because they're like passport photos where you can't smile (which I find silly) but I've seen other players' photos where they do so don't know.
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 14:06
Allez Richie! :swingin:
I second that!
david1610
29-06-2013, 14:07
Gasquet has just dug himself out of a hole and taken the 2nd set against Tomic; he was set points down on his own serve and won the next 3 games for 7'5.
The bottom half last 16 is now decided ... seeding in brackets, current ranking with #.
Kubot #130 v Mannarino #111
(24)Janowicz #22 v Melzer #37
Verdasco #54 v de Schepper #80
(20)Youzhny #26 v [2]Murray #2
Jamie now 12-12 with the Melzer pair. Just hope he is not softening Melzer up for Janowicz. He is definitely the one I do not want Andy to possibly face.
Oh dear, another retirement! (Sijsling against Dodig)
Gasquet lost to Tomic :crying:
traveller7
29-06-2013, 15:18
Oh really just watching the tiebreak
Looks like he would be a tricky opponant
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 16:21
Oh dear, another retirement! (Sijsling against Dodig)
He's the dude who beat Milos too! :grrr:
JAMES4578
29-06-2013, 17:02
Pity Gasquet is out,would've have liked to have seen a bit more of him! Looks like Tomic was on song though.
traveller7
29-06-2013, 17:03
Ferrer is a set down.
This Ferrer - Dolgo match is really entertaining
traveller7
29-06-2013, 17:50
Blister on the toe close up not quite so nice haha
true traveller , rather yucky wasnt it lol
traveller7
29-06-2013, 17:54
true traveller , rather yucky wasnt it lol
It reminded me of andys blisters against nole was it aus open?
Doesnt seem to have affected ferrer won he 2nd set on tb
traveller7
29-06-2013, 18:02
Haas beat Lopez in 4 sets 4'6 6'2 7'5 6'4 in 4R for 3rd time
was cheering for Lopez there , boooo
Dolgo takes the 3rd set , now up 2-1 , some good tennis in this one
traveller7
29-06-2013, 18:46
Ferrer takes 4th set 6-1
traveller7
29-06-2013, 19:21
Ferrer won in 5 sets epic match
david1610
29-06-2013, 19:31
Now do we put mixed doubles information on the men's or women's thread :)
Jamie has won the first set of his mixed doubles match.
That was a great match between Ferru and Dolgo!
WimbledonAce
29-06-2013, 20:46
That was a great match between Ferru and Dolgo!
Yep, glad Mr F made it! :boogie:
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 20:58
I wanted Dolly to win. Too bad. Altho' Ferru looked so happy when he won - cute!
Djokovic won much too easily - he really is scaring me.
traveller7
29-06-2013, 21:02
I wanted Dolly to win. Too bad. Altho' Ferru looked so happy when he won - cute!
Djokovic won much too easily - he really is scaring me.
He could be thinking that about Andy :)
He hasnt been tested yet to be honest easy opponents.
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 21:06
That's my only hope - the fact he's not been tested as yet.
traveller7
29-06-2013, 21:09
Yep wait til del potro or tomic
oop for Monday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html
wriggles
29-06-2013, 22:06
Hey all just on my home was on centre today.. I turned into a bit of crazy girl when sue announced andy was in the royal box as I had accepted not seeing andy that day! It was amazing him coming on and gettingthe cheer he did there was a lot of murray love.. Djoko scarily good but chardy barely woke up until the end when he rallied slightly. The ddifference between djoko and the tomic gasquet match though was huge.. Novak and Andy seem worlds apart from anyone else at the mo. Can't wait for Monday!
traveller7
29-06-2013, 22:11
Glad you had a good time wriggles and saw Andy looking smart in his suit!
millypops
30-06-2013, 08:22
I was lucky enough to go to Wimbledon after all yesterday and had tickets on Centre Court, I couldn't believe it when Sue said "have I forgotten anybody" and then announced Andy, he got a standing ovation from the crowd, we were seated not to far from the Royal Box and after the ceremony quite a few of the Olympians wanted to have their photos taken with Andy. We went to tea when Stosur was on and got talking to a young man who was in the Navy and was policing the Members area of Centre Court, he then got out his phone and showed us a photo of him and another Steward with Andy he said he had asked Ross to take the photo so obviously Ross was with Andy. Had a lovely day though quite tired today.
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