WIMBLEDON 2013 - MEN's Main discussion thread

[RoastLamb]

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

I so wish they could spread this around two days instead of all on one day. It'll be so hard to watch all the matches I want to. :grrr:

[davech]

Thought I'd post a couple of links, just in case anyone missed them. First, the British Olympic stars from last year make an appearance in the Royal Box on People's Saturday (half way down page in the left): http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23115753

Secondly, a brilliant 16 year old impressionist does his thing on Radio 5 Live: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01c25jc

[supergran]

:rolling:His Andy was very good.

[karanga]

Djokovic won much too easily - he really is scaring me.

Janowicz is scaring me to death with his brute force game, fierce grunts, fist pumps, come ons, and stares across the net. I'm really fearful for Andy should they meet in the semifinals. :strawberry:

[ljs]

I saw him on youtube a while ago , hes awesome isnt he , he has Rafa & Andy almost perfect !!! even got Andy's sighs in there

wonder what the players think of his impressions :big grin:

[RoastLamb]

Janowicz is scaring me to death with his brute force game, fierce grunts, fist pumps, come ons, and stares across the net. I'm really fearful for Andy should they meet in the semifinals. :strawberry:

Really trying hard not to think about him just now.

[VamosVixs]

Really trying hard not to think about him just now.

Let's hope we don't have to worry about him!! Come on Melzer!!

[RoastLamb]

:rolling: Yeah! Come on Tuna Meltz!!! :cheer:

[Mickey]

I remember many were frightened about Andy meeting Milos Raonic in USO and Andy gave him good beating, a masterclass in fact. I'm not worried about Andy meeting JJ if the latter get's that far, different pressures in 5 set matches. I think Greg Rusedski's article in the Telegraph should calm a few nerves.

[Hawkeye]

Greg doesn't set my nerves at ease, he sets my teeth on edge...

[harriet]

if andy gets to play JJ it will give him terrific practice at reading and returning strong serves, before the final

[RoastLamb]

I remember many were frightened about Andy meeting Milos Raonic in USO and Andy gave him good beating, a masterclass in fact. I'm not worried about Andy meeting JJ if the latter get's that far, different pressures in 5 set matches. I think Greg Rusedski's article in the Telegraph should calm a few nerves.

But JJ has a MUCH better all-round game than Milos, he's not just a serving machine. He loves to dropshot and is not afraid to volley - and the power!!! Oh dear!

[Alis]

Would you rather Andy had Rafa or Roger in the semis than JJ? I don't think I would.

[traveller7]

He definitely is a dark horse I reckon but lets see what he does tomorrow.

[banskogirl]

Tomorrow's my last day to watch Andy til I come back from hols. We are off to Bavaria early on Tuesday morning. I really think this is Andy's and can't believe I'm not going to see and maybe even know if he has won? If any of you are on twitter I am warning you now I will be stalking you so your tweets come right into my phone :) cheer for me please!!

[david1610]

Would you rather Andy had Rafa or Roger in the semis than JJ? I don't think I would.
Honest order - would have most liked Roger, then JJ then Rafa. I had feared "that" Rafa particularly deep in the second week as he woulld played himself in on grass, and the grass does not bounce so low in the second week. I think Andy may have broken the ice with Roger last year on grass. But JJ is a bit like Birdy, in that I sometimes imagine that the tennis players are boxers, and JJ is a bully and can hurt Andy and if Andy is expected to win.... having said that, the calm Andy we have seen so far just may not allow himself to be bullied. If by any chance you saw Mo Farah's race today, it is a good metaphor -he ran faster and faster in the last lap because he was NOT going to let his opponent get past him. I think Andy may just have that attitude with JJ, rather than other possible behaviour from the past.
The problem with JJ is that if he plays lights out tennis and his level does not dip, it is very hard to break him. Over five sets, you would expect the dip, but we have seen that sometimes the opponent does not dip.

[traveller7]

Tomorrow's my last day to watch Andy til I come back from hols. We are off to Bavaria early on Tuesday morning. I really think this is Andy's and can't believe I'm not going to see and maybe even know if he has won? If any of you are on twitter I am warning you now I will be stalking you so your tweets come right into my phone :) cheer for me please!!
Have a lovely holiday - im on twitter so you can find out that way!

[RoastLamb]

Don't want any of them. I'd like Ferru.

I'm sure Melzer will be able to neutralise JJ's power and serve coz he did that to Milos.

[banskogirl]

Have a lovely holiday - im on twitter so you can find out that way!

Yes a really detailed running commentary! Would be very much appreciated! I won't be on the net but will set it so they come in as texts! Thanks ;)

[jeannie13]

There is something I don't like about JJ. there is something primeval about him. He looks like a baddie from a Bond movie!!:hide::yikes: I don't like his attitude--he comes over as a bully. He's got talent, but I'm quite sure that if he get's to meet Andy that Andy would sort him out. :thumbup: Have faith!!

[Madeline]

I too don't take to him - there are not many players I dislike but he is rapidly earning a place on my list. I'm not quite as confident as jeannie13 though: he blew Andy off the court in Bercy. However that could have been a) because he had never done much before that and b) Andy had the O2 more on his mind, not wanting to be injured before that. It seems to me though that Andy is more vulnerable to big hitters than any other type of player. At least he was.

[rainy days]

Andy had a MP in that match in Bercy, I wouldn't exactly call that being "blown off the court". Either way, I feel that Andy is always more motivated against lower-ranked players who have defeated him in a recent meeting, to set the record straight. That potential match is still 2 matches away though and one or even both of them might not make it.

I agree with all of those saying that Janowicz isn't easy to warm up to...

[Manaus]

Still early days but Melzer has broken Jerzy, 3-0.
Also hearing that DelP might have a problem with his knee from practice yesterday.

[RoastLamb]

Never have I cheered so hard for Melzer. :rolling: :cheer:

[VamosVixs]

Never have I cheered so hard for Melzer. :rolling: :cheer:

Me too! :rolling:

[RoastLamb]

He takes the first set 6-3. JJ has slipped twice on the grass and he's all taped up on his arm.

[supergran]

Tomorrow's my last day to watch Andy til I come back from hols. We are off to Bavaria early on Tuesday morning. I really think this is Andy's and can't believe I'm not going to see and maybe even know if he has won? If any of you are on twitter I am warning you now I will be stalking you so your tweets come right into my phone :) cheer for me please!!Did see your tweet late last night. Stalk away!!:strawberry:

[supergran]

Mel has first and is serving at 3-4 in second. 4-4

[VamosVixs]

Melzer lost the 2nd set. :sad:

[lynne]

Melzer lost the 3rd set..:sad: ...and it's 4-4 in the fourth!!

[RoastLamb]

But at least Melzer got the break back!

And he takes the fourth set!!! :cheer:

[david1610]

Well Melzer has taken his match with JJ into a 5th. Melzer beat Jamie in doubles with a 14-12 fifth set decider so hope he has enough in the tank to see this through - I think he is also playing doubles later!

[lynne]

Doesn't look like he has enough in the tank down 2-4 in the fifth!

[RoastLamb]

Oh poo! :sad:

[cazza99]

Janowicz makes it into the quarters after a 5 setter with Melzer.

[VamosVixs]

Yikes! :sofa:

[lynne]

Grrrrrrr!!!!

[RoastLamb]

:crying:

[Reef]

Agree with all the above:sofa::crying:grrrh & more...

[cazza99]

Christopher Clarey ‏@christophclarey 10s


Those who saw #DelPotro hyperextend left knee Saturday might think he was already out of #Wimbledon. Nope. Into quarters v David Ferrer

[cazza99]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon 1m

#DelPotro: "I'm almost fine. Two days ago I twist my ankle, then hyper extended my knee, really painful but doctors helping me to recover."

[Elenive]

Looks like we are going to get the expected Ferrer vs Potty Quarterfinal. Can't wait for that one!!

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 21m

Delighted for @delpotrojuan reaching his first Wimbledon quarter. The boy can play on grass, if he only believes it. I think he does

[daveollie]

Interesting H2H between Nole and Haas on grass, 2-0 to the German, fingers crossed for 3 in a row.

[Linda]

Come on Tommy! And Tomas!

Two Poles in the quarters! I recall reporting on here a few years ago when I had a Polish coach, that he told me there are plenty of clay courts in Poland that are FREE to play on so it is easy for everyone to learn. If only we had the same here!

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule16.html

[kenstew]

good luck for quarters Andy.

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation 1m

The last time neither the defending champ in the men's and Ladies lost both before the Quarters was believe or not 1926

[Elenive]

Nole's half has gone down to seedings, looks like he's got a tough route to the final now. Andy's seems to be somewhat better :p

[Chris83]

I am not a fan of this Janowicz guy. He has a good game that I would probably like except the noises he makes are repulsive, it sounds like he is clearing his throat every time he hits the ball. I like him even less because he beat Andy in Paris last year and I am not liking how effective his serve is on grass.

Someone please convince me this guy is no threat to Andy because I cant help but think he will crush Andy's, and our dreams.

Now that is over I am pleased with the way Andy is playing so far as I don't think he's played anywhere near his best but has still won all his matches in straights.

[pabbers]

There is something I don't like about JJ. there is something primeval about him. He looks like a baddie from a Bond movie!!:hide::yikes: I don't like his attitude--he comes over as a bully. He's got talent, but I'm quite sure that if he get's to meet Andy that Andy would sort him out. :thumbup: Have faith!!

I didn't like him either - particularly the way he tore his shirt in Nole style recently. However I saw him at the Boodles the other weekend and he's actually very funny and has grown on me. I do fear for Andy against him though.............:crying:

[jeannie13]

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I didn't like him either - particularly the way he tore his shirt in Nole style recently. However I saw him at the Boodles the other weekend and he's actually very funny and has grown on me. I do fear for Andy against him though.............:crying:

Don't forget that Melzer took JJ to 5 sets & Andy is a better player than Melzer. He'll be a difficult opponent but I feel that Andy can get the better of him.:thumbup:

[banskogirl]

I did as I had said and set up lots of Forumers (is that a word?) to come in on my texts from twitter but have now deleted all but a few! Can't believe how much you guys tweet :sofa: I was sure Andy was out I was getting so many, I didn't know there was a limit on my texts received until I received one from Giff Gaff saying I was over my limit :)

Some people will stay on it though as you stayed much calmer than others.............you know who you are :rolling:

[traveller7]

I hardly tweeted as battery was wearing down!

[millypops]

::

Don't forget that Melzer took JJ to 5 sets & Andy is a better player than Melzer. He'll be a difficult opponent but I feel that Andy can get the better of him.:thumbup:

I just have a horrible feeling with all the upsets over the fortnight that JJ will beat Andy and then beat Novak, I sincerely hope I am wrong

[jeannie13]

I just have a horrible feeling with all the upsets over the fortnight that JJ will beat Andy and then beat Novak, I sincerely hope I am wrong

THere's nothing like being optimistic!!!:banghead:. Just because there's been a lot of upsets, it does not mean that they are going to continue!!! Just keep calm & support Andy!!
Perhaps some people are over-hyping JJ---good as he is, Novak & Andy are 1& 2 inthe world for a reason. :trophy: We'll be cheering on Kubot to beat JJ tomorrow.:clap:

[cazza99]

I just have a horrible feeling with all the upsets over the fortnight that JJ will beat Andy and then beat Novak, I sincerely hope I am wrong
Nah, JJ will start to tire at some point. He has just had a 5 setter. It would probably have been more of a concern if Andy was to meet him in an earlier round.

[xenon21]

Hopefully Andy will be well up for the JJ task! May take a while to neutralise that serve but hopefully he will be able to do it. Has been taken to 5 sets so that gives me great hope that Andy can do it!

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule17.html

Andy 2nd on Centre.

[RoastLamb]

Glad that Djokovic is finally playing on court 1! I just hope ESPN chooses to show the centre court matches.

[Mickey]

I just have a horrible feeling with all the upsets over the fortnight that JJ will beat Andy and then beat Novak, I sincerely hope I am wrong
Oh ye of little faith. JJ could go out tomorrow, and even if he meets Andy, Andy will have too many weapons and guile, also he is one of the great returners. He has a tremendous winning record against the giants and their serve.

[traveller7]

He has been practising today with a tall leftie one on one for his next match he is prepared and knows what he is doing no need to panic just yet as Mickey said JJ could go out tomorrow.

[Linda]

Great lineup on Centre Court tomorrow. I wish I were going (of course I tried Ticketmaster but the internet is so slow at work that the page takes forever to open, so no chance).

[pabbers]

Would you all please stop going on about JJ.........Andy has to beat Nando first :eek: :nailbiter: :cauldron:

[traveller7]

Would you all please stop going on about JJ.........Andy has to beat Nando first :eek: :nailbiter: :cauldronYep seconded, one match at a time!

[cazza99]

Weather forecast looks good for the next few days. Gradually getting warmer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743/extended

[cazza99]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis 3m

#Murray vs. #Federer in last year's Wimbledon final saw split support. If #Murray faced #Djokovic it would be overwhelmingly in his favour.

Not wanting to stir the cauldron but I had been thinking that may be the case.

[traveller7]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis 3m


Not wanting to stir the cauldron but I had been thinking that may be the case.
I dont even want to think that far ahead makes me feel sick with excitement/nerves!!!!!

[RoastLamb]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis 3m


Not wanting to stir the cauldron but I had been thinking that may be the case.

No offence, but it should have been the case when he faced Federer. :angry:

[ljs]

yeah isnt that the truth , that was disgusting last year

[traveller7]

yeah isnt that the truth , that was disgusting last year
Appalling behaviour and im sure more support from the crowd would of helped Andy.
When I was watching Nole the other day, his response to the crowd was amazing, haas had many break points in a game and the crowd were 100% behind Haas in getting this game, when he did Nole applauded the crowd and Haas now that's a good sportsman. I dont think he will care and he will expect the crowd to be behind Andy if that scenario should happen.

[Linda]

It seems that Ferru's ankle injury is worse (he's had to have painkilling injections for all his matches since he got injured in R1) - they are saying on Twitter that he could only practise for one minute this morning and has consulted his doctor :sad:

[Linda]

Oh no, DelPo just had a really bad fall, in the first game of the match :sad:

Doctor has been called.

[pabbers]

Crikey - at this rate a quarter of the last quarter could be obliterated completely! That would mean the other quarter having no one to play in the semi........so more time to rest.........:eek:

[RoastLamb]

Really hope Potty is OK. Coz he has the better chance of beating Djoko rather than Ferru.

[Linda]

He won't stand a good chance if he's injured :sad:

[xenon21]

I seriously think that Nike have to look into their trainers! Surely it cannot be a coincidence that so many players injured or out have been wearing Nike? Can't all be down to the grass! Also will be nice when we have that extra week between clay and grass

[xenon21]

haas had many break points in a game and the crowd were 100% behind Haas in getting this game, when he did Nole applauded the crowd and Haas now that's a good sportsman. I dont think he will care and he will expect the crowd to be behind Andy if that scenario should happen.

From what I heard from Novak fans that applause was sarcastic...

[traveller7]

From what I heard from Novak fans that applause was sarcastic...
Ah right I stand corrected, couldnt see his facial expression from where I was!

[traveller7]

Feared for potty seeing the tweets thought Andy was gonna be on sooner than we thought!
Potty serving for 1st set now 2 breaks up. John mcenroe says his name oddly and its irritating me lol

[ljs]

Berdych is looking frighteningly good at the moment !!!!!

[Linda]

Yes, his pronunciation is driving me nuts too!

DelPo takes the first set 6-2 :shocked:

[traveller7]

Blooming BBC go out the room to make a coffee come back and different match!
Berdy serving well.

[JAMES4578]

That fall seems fatal, really surprised Del Potro so dominated the first set,however the knee could affect him more as the match progresses and sure Ferrer will step it up.

[super8]

Berdych is looking frighteningly good at the moment !!!!!

Both Berdy and Djokovic are playing very physical, effective hardcourt tennis.

[traveller7]

Nole takes 1st set on tb and BBC again are switching courts! Madness!

[xenon21]

This is so weird!

And the changing of courts is so annoying!

[traveller7]

Berdy 2-0 up

[traveller7]

Make that 3-0 up with 2 breaks!

[Elenive]

Both Berdy and Djokovic are playing very physical, effective hardcourt tennis.

Good to hear! Berdy is up 3-0 against Nole, looks like Nole is in for a tough match - great news for Andy should he get through!

Potty is a set and a break up to Ferrer, no surprises there as we kind of expected Potty to do well (this is before we knew about his injury) but actually I'm really hoping Ferrer comes back to win this, I love Ferrer and he is at the peak of his career right now, would love him to reach another Wimby Semifinal!

[traveller7]

2 sets up for Delpo

[RoastLamb]

Potty's playing very well esp. considering his knee!!! Not watching the other match - both of them bore me so much.

[traveller7]

Nole got one of his breaks back now 3-2 to Berdy.
Yes not as exciting as anticipated

[Elenive]

Hmm, hoping Ferrer can take this to a 4th set atleast... (thinking about the people in the resales queue, and of course Ferrer is a fighter and I'm a big fan of his)

[JAMES4578]

A surprising state of affairs,wonder how much Delpo will have left though if he does come through. Nole was 2 breaks down in 2nd but can you believe it it's now 3 all and Berdy's chance of winning the 2nd looking like a long shot now.

[RoastLamb]

Too bad for Berdy! :sad:

[Elenive]

Who would you rather see in the semies, Nole vs Potty or Nole vs Ferrer? (I'm assuming Nole will find a way back to win this as he usually does)

[traveller7]

Hmm, hoping Ferrer can take this to a 4th set atleast... (thinking about the people in the resales queue, and of course Ferrer is a fighter and I'm a big fan of his)
I would be very surprised if he didnt win a set.

[traveller7]

And Nole gets his 2nd break back 3-3

[Elenive]

I would be very surprised if he didnt win a set.

That's exactly what I wanted to read!! All of this talk from a while ago that Ferrer is a clay court specialist is looking rather foolish. Ferrer has gone deep into Wimbledon the past two years, and he is doing well on hard courts too... he won Paris and got to the final of Miami this year!

C'MON DAVEED!

[Elenive]

I think this Wimbledon has been much better this year by the fact Federer isn't strutting around the grounds with his mass following. (hehehehe that was very fun to type)

[JAMES4578]

I would be very surprised if he didnt win a set.


That's exactly what I wanted to read!! All of this talk from a while ago that Ferrer is a clay court specialist is looking rather foolish. Ferrer has gone deep into Wimbledon the past two years, and he is doing well on hard courts too... he won Paris and got to the final of Miami this year!

C'MON DAVEED!

Obviously Ferrer has proven himself on grass even if yet to go past quarters,it was a mighty battle with Andy in last year's quarters. By contrast even if he has been so gutsy the route to this stage has been tougher this time. Last year David comprehensively beat Del Potro in the last 16,though someHOW I did predict Del Potro to reach semis in FTM. iIf Juan does come through think it will be difficult for him to recover for the semi. Djokovic 2 sets up and think the match is effectively over.

[traveller7]

Nole taken 2nd set 6-4 after being 0-3 down

[RoastLamb]

Who would you rather see in the semies, Nole vs Potty or Nole vs Ferrer? (I'm assuming Nole will find a way back to win this as he usually does)

Potty vs Djokovic. Let's not forget that Potty beat Djoko in the bronze medal match last year. I just hope his knee is OK.

[traveller7]

Ferrer in with a chance of getting 3rd set

[traveller7]

Ferrer didnt take the opportunity so probably tiebreak
Nole just broken Berdy to 3-1 up so predicted result of 3 sets win I should think

[david1610]

Do you think that law that says just when you think it is time for Andy another set occurs? Or will del Potro do it?

[traveller7]

Tiebreak
0-1
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
5-4
5-5
6-5
7-5
And dp gets through
Surprised Ferrer didnt put up more of a fight

[traveller7]

And Nole is through in 3 too

Lets hope Andy has it just as easy

[ljs]

cant help but feel bad for Ferrer , always the bridesmaid as they say

[JAMES4578]

Maybe Ferrer didn't show us his best but it was a great display from Del Potro when it looked bleak for him initially. However,the match could take its toll and expect Djokovic to reach another final.

[LC the fan]

Absolutely ! That's going to be painful tomorrow and I wonder if he can recover by Friday. He played brilliantly today but my money is on Novak for the final against........?

[RoastLamb]

Potty could blow Djoko off the court - but Djoko returns really well. Sigh! I really truly don't see anyone beating Djokovic. More's the pity.

[traveller7]

Half empty court again

[Elenive]

Just seen the result of these two matches as I had to go out, shame for Ferrer but Potty vs Nole should be a good match - guess who's going to be there on CC to watch it?!! :cheer:

[cazza99]

JJ won.

[cazza99]

Christopher Clarey ‏@christophclarey 4m

Whomever plays Jerzy Janowicz in the #Wimbledon semifinals had best bring his A game and his A-plus return

[super8]

To be honest I wasn't that struck at all by the quarter final lineup.

However - based on the players in those 4 matches, the semi finalists were sort of the ones that I hoped they would be. So all good.

[traveller7]

Loved the embrace between the two poles and swapping of shirts sweet.

[RoastLamb]

JJ it is. Then probably Djokovic. Oh well, if Andy's to win he has to beat the toughest opponents; it'll make his victory all the sweeter.

[pabbers]

JJ it is. Then probably Djokovic. Oh well, if Andy's to win he has to beat the toughest opponents; it'll make his victory all the sweeter.

Can't quite work out if this is necessary but just in case......:cauldron:

[RoastLamb]

I did say "probably" and "if" - just in case! ;)

[pabbers]

I did say "probably" and "if" - just in case! ;)

Can't help being uber superstitious
:lol:

[david1610]

You know, the description could apply to the match above or below if you think about it....
OOP tomorrow...

Barry Cowan (GBR) /
Cedric Pioline (FRA)
BOYS' SINGLES
Kyle Edmund (GBR) [5]
v
Stefan Kozlov (USA)

[cazza99]

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

[traveller7]

Nole and potty on court. Petchy, Becker and Lloyd are commies which worries me that castle will be on Andys match

[traveller7]

Both men serving well nole had BP but couldnt break.

[daveollie]

I wonder if Becker realises the comedy value to his commentary, the guy is hilarious, and the fact that it's not his intention makes it even funnier.

[supergran]

Come on Delpo

[traveller7]

And Nole saves best shots for the break to win 7-5

[daveollie]

Del Potro just threw that away there, played well for 45 minutes and then lost it for 5 mins, to Nole's credit, as usual he was there to mop up and take the set :-(

[david1610]

Well that might have taken an hour or two off when Andy gets on court.

[JAMES4578]

Tight opening set but whilst Nole wasn't at his best throughout he stepped it up when he gad to and a few errors from Delpo at the end. Can't see Juan having the staying power to reallly test Djokovic now.

[traveller7]

Yes not sure its going to go the distance. Nole has an answer for everything it seems. Scarily good.

[cazza99]

Del Potty hs broken Nole in the second set. We have a match.

[JAMES4578]

Delpo breaks to love with some stunning play having been under pressure the previous game,could be a bit of a battle now as long as Juan holds firm.

[traveller7]

40-30 come on potty!

[JAMES4578]

Juan faced bp the next game from 40-0 up but survived and clinched the 2nd 6-4 so match on!

[david1610]

Well that might have taken an hour or two off when Andy gets on court.
Well that might have put Andy back an hour or two....

[traveller7]

Just as I go for some sunbathing potty wins and steps up a gear!

[supergran]

Come on Delpo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xenon21]

Wow! This is a fun match to watch!

[daveollie]

Del Potro playing out of his skin right now, giving Novak the run around, it's times like these that Djokovic usually steps up a gear and finds the championship quality, interesting hour or two ahead.

[daveollie]

Del boy saves 3 break points to take set 3 to a tie break........great stuff Potty :thumbup:

[Reef]

what guts from Delpo

[wriggles]

Im literally sat here mouth open gaping at Delpos shots..absolutely insane!! crazily powerful!!

[supergran]

Unbelievable!! Come on Juan-Martin.

[Reef]

I can barely watch this so dread to think what state I'll be in when the next match starts!

[xenon21]

Oh man! Bad 1st smash and an even worse 2nd smash :(

Think that may be over now

[traveller7]

What a shame :( still he has a set so all is not lost

[Reef]

time for more pills for Delpo

[harriet]

third set to djo, on a tiebreak which delBoy threw away, having played so well to force a tiebreak instead of losing the set 5-7.
at least he will serve first in fourth set, djo will be playing catch-up for once

[supergran]

What a shame...hope he can come back. Go Delpo

[Reef]

still fighting..........wow deserves a bit of luck with net cord

[JAMES4578]

Delpo certainly looked to have put Nole under pressure earlier in the set and amazing to force the TB having been 0-40 down but the missed smash when Nole was on the ground really affected him. Think it will be difficult to force a decider as Djokovic likely to be more confident but a few twists in this semi.

[traveller7]

Delpo impressing me.

[daveollie]

Even if he doesn't get a result here Del Boy has shown that you can get at Djokovic and that should give some extra belief to whoever plays him in the final.

[Reef]

Looks like he has a few niggles also - not used to playing long matches!

[traveller7]

Delpo been broken fear that could be it he has played so well

[supergran]

:yahoo::yahoo:Come on Delpo!!

[traveller7]

Well done potty! 5-4 back on serve

[JAMES4578]

Match looked over but Nole under a bit of pressure again!

[Jan]

incredible match!
I'd settle for Andy winning in a very underwhelming way!!!

[Reef]

This deserves to be a 5-setter

[super8]

The schedulers at BBC are going to love this.

Andy Murray. Wimbledon semi final. Friday evening. It's US Open-style scheduling..

[daveollie]

Del Potro's cross court forehand has just come through my telly I think haha

[traveller7]

Brilliant match!

[daveollie]

Del Boy.......Hero!!!

[JAMES4578]

What drama,Delpo saves 2 match points and takes it to a decider!

[Jan]

unbelievable!

[super8]

Brilliant match!

NOW it is..! :D

The first match point saved by DelPo was a corker..

[traveller7]

Absolutely brilliant! Get in Delpo!

[supergran]

Into a 5th set. Amazing play from Delpo. When will we see Andy?

[harriet]

incredible tennis, the second semi will fall flat after this! into a fifth, one set shoot-out, djo to serve first, so delBoy has to hold serve or it's over.

[traveller7]

Hope 2nd semi doesnt fall flat crowd support could mean difference in Andy winning or losing!

[david1610]

incredible match!
I'd settle for Andy winning in a very underwhelming way!!!
If he were to do that, it will even out the energy loss from the QF. So scared of JJ I just want an Andy win and have not had the courage to talk about saving energy, but two consecutive 5-setters help nobody.

[RoastLamb]

Vamos Potty! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Going between my tv for the semi and my computer for the mixed semi. Neverending.

[harriet]

long time since these two played each other, and that was a bad experience for djo at the olympics.

[david1610]

Excuse my ignorance - do they need the roof closed on centre court so they can play with lights until..... it is 11 isn't it? So do you think they will start will it closed if they do not start until later?

[super8]

Speaking of energy loss, I wonder if DelPo is looking a bit drained? He doesn't seem to be moving very well.

[supergran]

Let's have less of the negativity on here re Andy's match. I can detect some creeping in. Positive vibes everyone. Go Andy!!!

[Manaus]

Excuse my ignorance - do they need the roof closed on centre court so they can play with lights until..... it is 11 isn't it? So do you think they will start will it closed if they do not start until later?

Really depends on when this match ends! Generally though I think they only close the roof when they really have to, so likely it will only be closed when it starts to get dark.

[RoastLamb]

long time since these two played each other, and that was a bad experience for djo at the olympics.

But we also know that Potty can go on and on - he took Federer to a millions games didn't he last year in the Olympics?

[super8]

I don't know why everyone's trying to guess this, that and the other about Andy's match. All pure conjecture.

imo an evening match will suit him just fine.

[Reef]

I don't know why everyone's trying to guess this, that and the other about Andy's match. All pure conjecture.

imo an evening match will suit him just fine.

Yes - a new experience for JJ

[cazza99]

Been sunbathing in the garden watching this on my laptop. Been brilliant. My laptop battery went though and have had to come in.

Come on Delboy :cheer:

[harriet]

this set will pootle along til 3-3, or 4-4 till it starts to be serious for delBoy

[cazza99]

Nole has been holding his hip. He did earlier too.

[traveller7]

Murray loves evening matches the atmosphere is great.
Come on potty chance to break

[cazza99]

I guess there will be more resale tickets available for Andy's match if Del Potty and Nole carry on for a lot longer, as some people won't want to stay late.

[super8]

Longest Wimbledon men's semifinal now. Previous longest was Becker v Lendl 1989 (4:01)

[cazza99]

From BBC live - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23099746


*Djokovic 7-5 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (6-8) 1-1 Del Potro

Four hours and eight minutes have ticked by since the start of this classic encounter. We are now watching the longest semi-final in Wimbledon history. (The previous was four hours one minute - Becker vs Lendl in 1989. Boris won it.)


edit: you just beat me to it Super8. Ha.

[Fina]

^ Yes, I hope the court isn't empty with people getting food, comfort breaks etc when the next match eventually starts.

[Reef]

^ Yes, I hope the court isn't empty with people getting food, comfort breaks etc when the next match eventually starts.

For a bit yes, but they'll be back!

[traveller7]

^ Yes, I hope the court isn't empty with people getting food, comfort breaks etc when the next match eventually starts.
It will be those ppl need to stretch their legs at some point!

[super8]

^ Yes, I hope the court isn't empty with people getting food, comfort breaks etc when the next match eventually starts.

It's the corporate Centre Court. There will be people doing that all the time anyway.

edit: Anyway - I reckon there will be at least 30 minutes turnaround after this is finally over. Plenty of time for folk to have comfort breaks anyway.

[themass15]

Indeed, come on Delpo!!!!! :boogie:

[daveollie]

Nole has been holding his hip. He did earlier too. When he starts looking as if he's got an injury.....watch out opponent, this guy is the toughest ever sportsman mentally in my opinion and he seems to be able to get through anything.........would be nice though ;-)

[harriet]

this set will pootle along til 3-3, or 4-4 till it starts to be serious for delBoy
well, what do I know! they're going for broke every shot, super tennis, and we've now reached 3-3

[wriggles]

First real sign of chuntering from nole hmm interrestinggg

[traveller7]

Still serving extraordinarily well the pair of them.
This could be a lonnnggg night!

[super8]

Or it could be over in the next 10 minutes.

[harriet]

djo has the break, at 4-3, make that 5-3, so he will need to serve for it

[wriggles]

Delpo just will not give in! What a heart!

[JAMES4578]

you'd imagine Nole will take his chance now, signs Delpo tiring a bit,though bp here!

[traveller7]

And now 0-30
15-30
30-30
30-40
40-40
Adv Nole
GSM NOLE

[Manaus]

Djoko takes it. What a match! Hats off to DelP for making such a fight of it. :clap:

[daveollie]

Played Del Boy, always knew Djokovic was gonna come through in the end, hopefully that will of emptied the tank a bit if the Andy-Nole final goes the distance on Sunday

[cazza99]

What a brilliant match. :clap: :clap: They both looked very tired by the end.

[harriet]

and credit djo, he does make it, pushed to deuce, but djo wins 6-3 in the fifth

[traveller7]

Superb classic match brilliant.

[super8]

So.. Andy v Jerseyboy should be 6:30pm start.

Perfect.

[JAMES4578]

Nole finally takes it,well done and he was just a bit better in the final analysis and had more staying power. All credit to Del Potro though for making it so tight,he fought so hard and tremendous that he took it to a 5th.

[Sallydaisy]

I was listening to this on my way home from work and it sounded incredible!!!
Well done to Nole for toughing it out because it only took a couple of errors from Fran for him to edge ahead in that final set. Fran must be absolutely shattered!!!

[RoastLamb]

Too bad for Potty. :sad: Yet another Djokovic final. :sad:

[Linda]

That was a fantastic match! I missed the first two sets but was glued to the rest of it. Was cheering like mad for DelPo - I really wish he could have won it.

[Chris83]

Nole Delpo was just a stunning match. Love DP's character of going for it time and time again even if he almost misses but Nole's defense was immense as always. Delpo will be a serious threat at the US open no doubt about it.

[RoastLamb]

So not only do I have Andy to look forward to in the final but after that my Danny in the mixed final. Wahey! :cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

The Semi-Finals produced some great matches ... without Federer or Nadal.
;)

Not Roger Federer ‏@PseudoFed (https://twitter.com/PseudoFed) 1m (https://twitter.com/PseudoFed/status/353266993966759936) Staff and I were in the crowd today at Wimbledon to try and do the offputtings. Unfortunately both semis had a winner

[Sallydaisy]

Djokovic asked to change his shoes ..... report in the Telegraph.
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163428/Wimbledon-2013-Novak-Djokovic-told-to-change-his-shoes-as-they-might-give-him-extra-grip-on-grass.html)Filing pimples - sounds disgusting!
:hmm:

[cazza99]

Djokovic asked to change his shoes ..... report in the Telegraph.
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163428/Wimbledon-2013-Novak-Djokovic-told-to-change-his-shoes-as-they-might-give-him-extra-grip-on-grass.html)Filing pimples - sounds disgusting!
:hmm:

I can't access it as subs required.

[cazza99]

Djokovic asked to change his shoes ..... report in the Telegraph.
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163428/Wimbledon-2013-Novak-Djokovic-told-to-change-his-shoes-as-they-might-give-him-extra-grip-on-grass.html)Filing pimples - sounds disgusting!
:hmm:

I can't access it as subs required.

[cazza99]

Djokovic asked to change his shoes ..... report in the Telegraph.
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163428/Wimbledon-2013-Novak-Djokovic-told-to-change-his-shoes-as-they-might-give-him-extra-grip-on-grass.html)Filing pimples - sounds disgusting!
:hmm:

I can't access it as subs required, but this sentence comes up on google.


But while Roger Federer's orange-soled shoes fell foul of Wimbledon's sartorial rule requiring clothing to be “predominantly white”, the club had taken issue with the pimples on the sides of Djokovic's shoes, which could be seen to give him an advantage.

[cazza99]

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser 21m

Screams for Andy Murray up at Aorangi. pic.twitter.com/Qs8io5ooCS
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOfRT2SCcAAMIiM.jpg
picture from twitter


Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery 1h

Courtside watching Murray practise at Aorangi, "light session" hitting with Dani Vallverdu, all very calm and business like. Blazing hot day

[cazza99]

Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery 20m

"Andyyyyyyyyyy!!!" Aorangi officials a bit stunned by reaction to Murray as he signs autographs. Must be the heat... pic.twitter.com/ubQnQn0K8z

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOfZO-RCIAAMKjg.jpg
picture from twitter

[Madeline]

I can't access it as subs required.

Weird. I got the whole article and I don't subscribe.

[Sallydaisy]

Weird. I got the whole article and I don't subscribe.
I don't subscribe either ... didn't think you had to for the DT.

[cazza99]

Maybe the Telegraph blocks you once you have viewed it a certain amount of times. That is what some papers do, but they usually tell you.

[Linda]

When I took out my new subscription, they told me that they are putting it behind a paywall so non-subscribers can't see it. But so far I can still see it without logging in.

[cazza99]

Maybe the Telegraph blocks you once you have viewed it a certain amount of times. That is what some papers do, but they usually tell you.

Yup, I have just changed browser from Firefox to Internet Explorer and can view the Telegraph articles - that must be what they are doing. I'll try and post some more Telegraph newspaper articles later on.

[cazza99]

I don't subscribe either ... didn't think you had to for the DT.

They have started it recently.