WIMBLEDON 2017 - 3-16th July - Main thread

[Bardot]

Top half round 3:

Andy v Fognini
Paire v Janowicz
Tsonga v Querrey
Anderson v Bemelmans

Nadal v Khachanov
Bedene v Muller
Nishikori v RBA
Johnson v Cilic

[patlowe]

Day 3 was yet another really great Wimbledon day. Sets up a great Friday! I have booked the same seat as I had today to do it all again! I very reluctantly will have to miss a good bit of tomorrow (sorry Kyle), but I need to drag myself to Portstewart where our golf club is hosting the Irish Open. (I stuck a wee post on the golf thread about it!!). However, today's results will keep me going till Friday! Some fascinating results....Pouille gone, Keith challenged, a marathon Muller match and Marcus and Jay win a 5 setter doubles! Pure heaven!
And I forgot....Medvedev also gone and then there is Foggy!! And less talk about Andy's hip! Yay!

[Jan]

Sooooo much tennis - my brain is overloaded!!

[banskogirl]

What great matches :) Andy's was perfect! Would love to see Friday's but we will be on our way to Rome.....unfortunately just too late to watch with a room full of Italians!

Will be checking scores on wifi after that.

Looking forward to tomorrows match, just in case there are some shocks......

[patlowe]

What great matches :) Andy's was perfect! Would love to see Friday's but we will be on our way to Rome.....unfortunately just too late to watch with a room full of Italians!

Will be checking scores on wifi after that.

Looking forward to tomorrows match, just in case there are some shocks......

Lovely Roma. I adore that place. Enjoy!

[goldfish]

Great day for British tennis, all 4 won in singles, 5th winners were Jay & Willbomb just half of a defeat (Kyle and Sousa). Not often we win that many more than we loose, in fact i'm struggling to remember such a string of winners!

Not forgetting (WC) Scott Clayton and Jonny O'Mara who won by retirement but had taken the first set and were on serve in set 2.

[banskogirl]

Lovely Roma. I adore that place. Enjoy!

We had it planned for Easter hols and then hubby had his heart attack, we ended up in Letterkenny............ :)

[jackie55]

Been busy so a bit late with this, but just wanted to say that on Monday l had a lovely day at Wimbledon with a ticket for Centre Court thanks to help from Carole (Themass15) :thumbup: it was on my tick list to watch a match live at Wimbledon on CC, so it was extra special to be able to do this with Andy coming out to play as defending champion :trophy: l had a great day sitting in the sunshine watching Andy in a stress free match eating strawberries and cream :strawberry: and drinking a glass of Pimms:wino:.......this was Wimbledon so it had to be done !!!! Did go to Herman Hill to see if could see anyone else from the forum, but didn't have any luck, so it was good to see from a distance Supergran cheering Andy :cheer: could also see JerryD and Kev, it was a really lovely day something l will remember and talk about for a long time :big grin::big grin:

[Bardot]

Monfils being honest in his interview saying he's not a fan of grass! :shocked: Fine him Wimbledon. :p

[Bardot]

"We love you Dudi...." Great scenes as wee Dudi Sela beats Isner in 5 sets 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 5-7 7-6(5) 6-3. Tremendous effort. :clap: Plays Dimitrov in the 3rd round.

[Guerkins2]

Glad to hear you had such great day, Jackie!

[Bardot]

Gulbis needed to win in 3 sets as he looked exhausted towards the end of the 3rd set. Not a great effort from Del Potro. All good news for Djokovic.

[JAMES4578]

Didn't see any of Delpo/Gulbis but certainly looks like it'll be far easier for Djokovic, good win for Gulbis though looks like Juan had chance to turn it around.

[RosieBear]

Two players I really like battling it out; Dom and Gillou. Simon took first set 7-5. Thiem 3-2 with a break in 2nd. Could be a long one.....

[JAMES4578]

Prefer Dom but Gilles also entertaining, good contest-now 1 set all.

[RosieBear]

Third set Dom 6-2. Gilles fading, not the competitor of old :sad: but nice to see Dom looking good.

[RosieBear]

Dom through in 4 :clap: Fed time now, haven't seen him yet this tournament so will watch with interest (and trepidation :hide:)

[RosieBear]

What?! This is only Lajovic's 3rd grass court tournament?? Oh Lord, what a lamb to the slaughter :hide:

[Hawkeye]

I had to switch it off. Nauseating, and the match hadn't even started.

[RosieBear]

What do I know? 2-0 Dusan :laugh: Idemo!

[RosieBear]

Unusual stuttering start from Fed, but back on serve and back to reality.

[Hawkeye]

Lajovic fights through to a tie-break, and fails to win a point...

[RosieBear]

Was just beginning to let myself think Fed wasn't looking too frightening....then came the tiebreak...holy moly :sofa:

[JAMES4578]

Wasn't looking quite the same Fed and Lajovic did keep him at Bay for a while, however think likely to change in the 2nd !

[Bardot]

21 year old Austrian, Sebastian Ofner with career earnings of $46K, has never played a tour match (until now), has never played on grass (until now) is 2 sets up on Jack Sock. Great story and he looks like a young Ray Reardon. ;)

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Sebastian+Ofner+Day+Four+Championships+Wimbledon+1 tF3VGUoyA-l.jpg

[Bardot]

Finally, tomorrow's schedule:

Centre:
Azarenka-Watson
Nadal-Khachanov
Andy-Fognini

Court 1:
Johnson-Cilic
Konta-Sakkari
Osaka-Venus

[Speedy Hawk]

Was just beginning to let myself think Fed wasn't looking too frightening....then came the tiebreak...holy moly :sofa:

Haha yeah take all points 7-0! I am watching 1st set now cos not home on time see 1st set. See 2nd and 3rd set.

[Hawkeye]

21 year old Austrian, Sebastian Ofner with career earnings of $46K, has never played a tour match (until now), has never played on grass (until now) is 2 sets up on Jack Sock. Great story and he looks like a young Ray Reardon. ;)

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Sebastian+Ofner+Day+Four+Championships+Wimbledon+1 tF3VGUoyA-l.jpg2 sets all...

[Speedy Hawk]

OOP taking while cos still not up Wimbledon website.

[cazza99]

Full oop now up on website - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule12.html

[Hawkeye]

Ofner wins!

[Bardot]

How to win a match, keep the ball Ofner in than out! :p Great effort and not a hair out of place after 2:44, gel game on point. Ofner plays A.Zverev in round 3.

[Bardot]

Bottom half round 3:

Raonic v ARV
Ofner v A.Zverev
Dimitrov v Sela
M.Zverev v Federer

Thiem v Donaldson
Ferrer v Berdych
Monfils v Mannarino
Djokovic v Gulbis

[Speedy Hawk]

Player barge into ball boy. There no need for that! They work hard and this heat make it harder. There video of it BBC website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40526567

[patlowe]

Just home after being away most of the day and have been catching up on today's posts! Some surprise results today and some expected. Really sorry about Delpo. Carnage amongst the seeds. 10 seeds gone from the men after round 2 and 17 from the women!

[Stell]

Nishikori now two sets down against Bautista Agut.

[roytennisfan]

Nishikori now two sets down against Bautista Agut.

He has just held serve to take third set, so 2-1 now

[Stell]

Bautista Agut beats Nishikori 6 - 4, 7 - 6 (7 - 3), 3 - 6, 6 - 3.

[patlowe]

Can't say I'm totally surprised that RBA beat Keith.

[themass15]

Kei never seems to be fully fit these days

[Bardot]

Paire cruising into the fourth round to play either Andy or Fognini. He beat Janowicz 6-2 7-6(3) 6-3.

[RosieBear]

Argh - Khachanov robbed of the break by a bad call :hmm:.....I'm more than happy to wait a bit longer for Andy if it means Rafa at least taking a bit of a thumping. C'mon Karen.:swingin:

[Linda]

Phew, well done, Rafa.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEJkoFNXcAALD-x.jpg

[Hawkeye]

Querrey 2-1 up on Tsonga, Anderson 2 up on Bemelmans.

[JAMES4578]

Hoping Tsonga can battle back but Querrey proving tough again at Wimbledon.

[Hawkeye]

Anderson beats Bemelmans in straights, despite what I said earlier...

[Hawkeye]

Tsonga levels it up.

[Speedy Hawk]

Pity Jamie lost doubles today 5th sets :(

[roytennisfan]

Tsonga 5-6 in 5th suspended

[Alis]

Pity Jamie lost doubles today 5th sets :(

So sorry to hear that - I really thought they would take it in the fifth.

[cazza99]

Andy is welcomed into the Royal Box with some of the other last year Olympic medalists to a big roar from the crowd.

[Speedy Hawk]

Wow! Lot Gold medal Olympics and Paralympic in Royal Box and Andy Murray appear Royal Box too!

[Speedy Hawk]

On BBC website live text give name of people in Royal Box


In the Royal Box today are:

Nicola Adams

Laura Kenny

Jason Kenny

Sophie Christiansen

Gordon Reid

Adam Peaty

Giles Scott

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh

Helen Glover

Crista Cullen

Georgie Twigg

Hannah Macleod

Jody Cundy

Owain Doull

Philip Hindes

Callum Skinner

Elinor Barker

Liam Heath

Joe Clarke

Hannah Mills and Nick Dempsey

Saskia Clark

Andrew Triggs-Hodge

[Teresa]

Andy is welcomed into the Royal Box with some of the other last year Olympic medalists.

He got such a reception, and was so embarrassed (in a good way). He was so shy, just like when he won SPOTY for the second time.

[RosieBear]

Aw, Andy was unbelievably cute in the royal box. Bless him rocking up in his tracksuit.

[Bardot]

Top half round 4:

Andy v Paire
Querrey v Anderson

Nadal v Muller
Cilic v RBA

[Teresa]

My prediction

AM
Querrey
Nadal
RBA

[cazza99]

Aw, Andy was unbelievably cute in the royal box. Bless him rocking up in his tracksuit.

Shouldn't he have been wearin a tie :lol: - thought they had rules.

[Speedy Hawk]

Shouldn't he have been wearin a tie :lol: - thought they had rules.

I read website or see subtitles on TV (can't remember) Andy was practicing then come Royal Box for introduction then back practice then he will come back for lunch. That why all white tracksuit on.

[Josephine]

Shouldn't he have been wearin a tie :lol: - thought they had rules.

:lol:

Guess they don't apply when you just come on for a wave!

[Hawkeye]

Querrey beats Tsonga, 7-5 in the fifth.

[RosieBear]

Looking forward to Ernie and Novak. I remember their last match at the Canada masters 2015, Ernie played amazingly and nearly beat Novak at the peak of his powers (Nole won 5-7, 7-6 (9-7), 6-1). It was such a brilliant, memorable battle and hoping for another today.

[Rosalind]

:love: Andy looked wonderful. Embarrassed a bit, happy smiles and rocking that white tracksuit. Wonderful!

[Hawkeye]

Looks like Monfils v. Mannarino is going to a fifth.

[JAMES4578]

Pity Tsonga out though was a battle with Querrey,had been looking forward with another possible meeting with Andy though last year's meeting did become a bit tense. Mannarino took the 4th 6-3 and up a break at 2-1 in the decider, come on Gael!

[RosieBear]

Oh my god!! 9 min game to hold first service game then what a return by Ernie to break, he's so all or nothing, love it, this is going to be epic, think it could go Ernie's way this time...

[Bardot]

Gulbis DFs and Djokovic responds with a deep guttural roar. :rolleyes:

[JAMES4578]

Monfils out as Mannarino takes it 6-2 in the 5th, Gael says he doesn't like grass ,even he seemed to have improved lately.See Djokovic has recovered to lead 5-4, wonder if Gulbis can respond.

[RosieBear]

Oh Ernie :facepalm: loses first set from a break up. Novak steady but nothing amazing, Gulbis erratic.

[Bardot]

The Gulbis FH. :facepalm:

Mannarino awaits the winner having beaten Monfils 6-2 in the 5th set.

[Hawkeye]

Oh my god!! 9 min game to hold first service game then what a return by Ernie to break, he's so all or nothing, love it, this is going to be epic, think it could go Ernie's way this time...
Classic jinxing Anna...

[Bardot]

This could get ugly, I'm Ofner to court 2. :p

[RosieBear]

Classic jinxing Anna...

Haha, oh Ok, you flatearther :p

....this is so disappointing, c'mon Ernie, get it together.:cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Little chance of Ernie challenging Djokovic now, 5-0 down and missed 2 bps-could be another easy workout for Nole.

[RosieBear]

Gulbis holds to avoid the bagel :clap: - he's called for the trainer for a back injury....

[Speedy Hawk]

Gulbis doesn't look like can challenge Nole after lost break 1st set. I hoping challenge interesting match but not happen. If he injured then unlikely he do anything.

[RosieBear]

Much, much better from Gulbis after treatment. Holds to love. Incredibly long way back though.

[Naomi]

Aw, Andy was unbelievably cute in the royal box. Bless him rocking up in his tracksuit.
Been out today so only seen a pic on instagram so far - can tell how cute he was from that though!! <3

[Speedy Hawk]

Shame about Gulbis. Nole through and now Roger Federer next. Also A Zverev through.

[Speedy Hawk]

Jamie playing mixed doubles now on court 2.

[Alis]

Oh my god!! 9 min game to hold first service game then what a return by Ernie to break, he's so all or nothing, love it, this is going to be epic, think it could go Ernie's way this time...

Sadly - not to be!

[JAMES4578]

Micha recovered a break and took Roger to TB, however pretty easy for Fed there and tough for Zverev to cause real problems.

[Speedy Hawk]

Funny lady want keep tennis ball and force umpire say "Madam can you please throw ball back please?"

Lol.

[RosieBear]

Mischa Z v Fed is much better than the disappointing previous match. Absolutely love watching s&v'ers ply their trade on the grass.:grass: C'mon Mischa....(but hate to say it Fed looking virtually unbeatable:hide:)

[Speedy Hawk]

Lot more net play this match yeah. Nice to see.

I hope Brits pair mens doubles win. Court 3.

[Speedy Hawk]

Yay brits pair get break in 5th set. Good start.

Roger break up 3rd set.

[david1610]

Clarke and Willis have beaten the defending champions!!!!!!!! :)

[Speedy Hawk]

Roger won yay!

Brit pair won yay!

[Bardot]

Round 4:

Andy v Paire
Querrey v Anderson
Nadal v Muller
Cilic v RBA

Raonic v A.Zverev
Dimitrov v Federer
Thiem v Berdych
Mannarino v Djokovic

A seedless route for Djokovic.

[JAMES4578]

Fairly straightforward for Fed even if he just broke Mischa once in each set, will face Dimitrov in last 16 on Monday.

[Speedy Hawk]

OOP release tonight or tomorrow for Monday? I can't remember when.

[cazza99]

Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/08/boy-cheated-of-wimbledon-memento-wins-replacement) - Boy cheated of Jack Sock's towel at Wimbledon wins replacement

The boy has got his towel, but he is from the US and not Ireland as first reported.

[Naomi]

I'm looking forward to Dimitrov v Fed!!

OOP release tonight or tomorrow for Monday? I can't remember when.

I asked that in the Coaches Corner Wimbledon thread before 'cause I can't remember either!

[Speedy Hawk]

I'm looking forward to Dimitrov v Fed!!


I asked that in the Coaches Corner Wimbledon thread before 'cause I can't remember either!

Hopefully someone remembers will answer.

[Bardot]

Monday's OOP should be announced tonight so that ticket sales can be arranged.

[Naomi]

Monday's OOP should be announced tonight so that ticket sales can be arranged.

Great, thanks!

[Bardot]

Andy remains on CC.

Centre:
V.Williams v Konjuh
Andy v Paire
Federer v Dimitrov.

Court1:
Konta v Garcia
Nadal v Muller
Djokovic v Mannarino

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEPQyoKXUAABJuv.jpg

[Speedy Hawk]

Fab thanks.

Will miss Andy cos work :( Might able see some Roger match if still on evening.

Will need watch BBC iPlayer watch Andy match evening.

[patlowe]

:love: Andy looked wonderful. Embarrassed a bit, happy smiles and rocking that white tracksuit. Wonderful!

That was so special. Made me tearful!

[ljs]

Just watched it on youtube
Glad he got the reception he deserves !!!!

[Hawkeye]

The "Wimbledon is sexist" brigade will be out in force with that show court OOP.

[Bardot]

With three slam winners including the top seed scheduled on Court 2, they may have a case. Tuesday will be all theirs however although not for one of the slam winners. :p What about poor Berdych, as a former finalist he hasn't been out of the car park all week. ;)

[Alis]

I have to confess that I haven't watched any of Rafa, Fed or Djoko's matches so far. Leaving aside the commies normal OTT eulogising about them all - what is the general consensus of opinion about how they are all playing?

[RosieBear]

I have to confess that I haven't watched any of Rafa, Fed or Djoko's matches so far. Leaving aside the commies normal OTT eulogising about them all - what is the general consensus of opinion about how they are all playing?

Rafa and Fed look extremely good, Novak looks pretty good.

[themass15]

Unfortunately, I can see it being a Federer v Nadal final. Seen Fed twice live and Rafa on TV. They both look awesome. Djokovic won't probably be tested until he gets to semis. Cilic could prove awkward for Rafa, or Raonic for Fed if they all make quarters. Andy on paper should defo reach semis.

[Josephine]

Spot on Rosiebear. After seeing Rafa on Friday I thought he looked very hard to beat - I would make him favourite. Have only seen Fed on TV but looking good too. Djoko I have hardly watched but saw a bit of Gulbis match and think his swagger and confidence are pretty much back.

Andy looks like he is hanging on. The skill is there but a bit of belief and accuracy (and fitness?) missing. He really was limping between points. He says it is how he walks - but I've not seen it like that so much before - think he is downplaying it all a bit. Still he may surprise us all - let's hope so.

[Alis]

Thanks all!

[roytennisfan]

Think it will be very tough to win Wimbledon this year, hope my feeling is wrong, that Fed and Rafa could win all 4 slams between them, no idea which will win, hard to call but slightly favour Fed on his record this year v Rafa

[ljs]

agree with you roy
Just enjoying watching Andy play , whatever will be will be

[pabbers]

Yawn..... why do we have to have endless chatter from Sue et al on BBC2 when there's tennis to be watched e.g.the doubles with Marcus and Jay (sorry Josephine).

[Josephine]

That's all right. ;) They have done really well! I like the sound of Jay and have an unreasonable lack of appreciation of Willis. I suppose it's not his fault the BBC et al went mad, though he did milk it a little bit.....

[Hawkeye]

First into the quarters is Marin Cilic, with an easy win over RBA.

[cazza99]

Still had a Court 1 livesteam on my laptop after watching Jo. Rafa while waiting to go on the court did a jump in the air and banged his head on the top of doorframe with a loud thud. He was laughing afterwards though, so hopefully no damage done. :rolling:

[Hawkeye]

Querrey just gone 2 sets to 1 up on Anderson.

[Teresa]

That's all right. ;) They have done really well! I like the sound of Jay and have an unreasonable lack of appreciation of Willis. I suppose it's not his fault the BBC et al went mad, though he did milk it a little bit.....


I do agree with you there, but I guess you can't blame him, when he spends his life slogging away at the bottom tier of tennis. I just enjoyed watching a match without any stress......!!!

[JAMES4578]

Muller takes the first from Nadal 6-3 but long way to go, TB between Anderson and Querrey in the 4th and 6 all. Berdy a set up but hoping Thiem can fight back!

[Stell]

Anderson saves four match points to take it to a fifth set.

[sir coolerking]

Anderson and Querrey into a 5th set - Querrey must have had at least 4 match points in the tie break, one of which was on his own serve. Anderson eventually winning the tie break 13-11. The way these 2 serve this could go on a while.....

[cazza99]

Rafa banging head in tunnel


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRs6mYeycII

[Hawkeye]

Zverev takes the first set against Raonic.

[roytennisfan]

Muller serving for 2nd set

[roytennisfan]

2 sets up on Nadal

[roytennisfan]

Querry wins 6-3 next up for Andy

[Bardot]

"We predicted this would be a tricky opponent for Rafa" No you didn't. :p

[roytennisfan]

Sasha a set and a break up against Raonic winner plays Fed or Dmitrov

[roytennisfan]

"We predicted this would be a tricky opponent for Rafa" No you didn't. :p

Lol ...commies are always right....er no

[Bardot]

Lee McKenzie asked Andy 4 questions and 2 were about the first point in a Paire service game. :shrug:

[Bardot]

To be fair to the pundits, Muller is 1-0 over Nadal on grass having beaten him in the 2nd round of Wimbledon in 2005. :p

[RosieBear]

To be fair to the pundits, Muller is 1-0 over Nadal on grass having beaten him in the 2nd round of Wimbledon in 2005. :p

Rafa beat Muller at Wimbledon in 2011, so they're 1-1- on grass. It was straight sets in 2011 but first 2 sets were tight tiebreaks. H2H is 5-1 in Nadal's favour but the times Muller has really troubled Rafa including getting his sole win have been on grass......fingers crossed everyone :peace::peace:.

[Hawkeye]

Rafa breaks, this isn't done yet...

[JAMES4578]

Muller proving a handful for Nadal but still some work to do, he hadn't really been tested much up to now and Giles could have the pedigree. Rafa getting the chance now though and breaks for 3-1 so interesting phase. Raonic had broken back for 3 all against Sacha and Berdy break up at 4-2 in possibly pivotal 3rd set.

[Bardot]

Clearly the concussion is wearing off.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRs6mYeycII

[Hawkeye]

Raonic levels it up.

[roytennisfan]

Expect Rafa to win in 5

[lovetennis]

Rafa's going to have to take it to 5 sets to win. Wonder how his knees will hold out after a long workout on the grass?

[RosieBear]

Muller off the boil, hope he finds second wind. Have switched to Fed v Baby Fed - stunning match.

[RosieBear]

First set Fed snr 6-4.

[lovetennis]

:yikes: 79% 1st serves in from Fed

[Josephine]

That's how he was serving against Andy in Wimbly 2014.

I'm worrying for Muller too now...

[anor]

I have to confess that I haven't watched any of Rafa, Fed or Djoko's matches so far. Leaving aside the commies normal OTT eulogising about them all - what is the general consensus of opinion about how they are all playing?

Same here Alis!

[Hawkeye]

Berdych v. Thiem into the fifth.

[Josephine]

It's daft to have so many matches on one day - at most you can try to keep up with 2 but loads of interesting things happening that hardly exist as far as BBC and Sue are concerned. That's not their fault but couldn't one person say it's not great for the fans to have so many top matches at the same time?

I know Wimbledon cannot change because of Sunday off - but it could at least be mentioned.

[traveller7]

Cant believe Nadal lost those two sets. Muller has gone off the boil for sure now definitely going into a fifth I reckon.

[RosieBear]

I really like Dimi, his game is one of the most watchable on tour, but reports of his increased mental strength are sadly unfounded :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Nadal turning it around now with that break and don't think Muller's chances will be great in the 5th,however at least a tough work out. Berry also has break at 3-1 in the 5th,Theim needs to step up now! Fairly tight 1st set but Fed running away with the 2nd, hoped for more from Dimi! Sacha break at 4-3 in 3rd.

[Bardot]

With Thiem flopping in the fifth, a reminder that Djokovic has a 25/2 record over Berdych. :rolleyes:

[traveller7]

Judging by Feds match play this year I still predict a Nadal v Fed final.

[Bardot]

Andy's press conference is on now.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaVBYYPcs0c

[Josephine]

Rafa dominating now....

And Fed too....

[clancy]

Berdych is holding up well, usually bottles it at this stage. I thought Thiem will get this one.

[RosieBear]

I really don't fancy Muller's chances in the decider, but still really hoping he can pull it off. C'mon Gilles, FOCUS, FIGHT and BELIEVE. I want to be spared anymore of the sweaty pant pulling.

[cazza99]

Looks like Feddykins match could easily end before Rafa's. I guess with will still put Nole on no 1 court even if it is late.

[traveller7]

I really don't fancy Muller's chances in the decider, but still really hoping he can pull it off. C'mon Gilles, FOCUS, FIGHT and BELIEVE. I want to be spared anymore of the sweaty pant pulling.

Ha so true!

[Bardot]

Federer being Federer but Dimitrov is just rotten. :facepalm:

[traveller7]

Dimitrov is so disappointing he has the game and great to watch but just tries too hard and no consistency. So frustrating!

[JAMES4578]

Pity Dom couldn't find way back this time but on grass not too surprised,though still improving. Zverev up 2-1 over Raonic and doing well, Milos though might be tougher opponent for Roger. Muller on serve in the 5th thus far at 2-1.

[cazza99]

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

[RosieBear]

Much better from Dimi to break. Feel like he's playing for pride more than anything else at this point, but you never know, c'mon Dimi at least do yourself justice and go down fighting.

[lovetennis]

Dimi manages to break back for 4-4 in the 3rd.

[Bardot]

Rotten I said, rotten. :facepalm: :facepalm:

[RosieBear]

Groan. It's so sad that Dimi could end up with the loathsome 'best player never to win a slam' tag. He's wonderful to watch but he can't play the big points. He reminds me so much of Nando - fluctuates between too much and too little on the big points. Just can't gauge it. I hope he finds a coach who fits with him they way Lendl fits with Andy, the way Magnus Norman fits with Stan, then it may just happen for him.

[lovetennis]

At least Muller's holding it together in the 5th(for the moment anyway)

[JAMES4578]

Frustrating performance from Dimi,all too often just not a big match player despite his talents-really needs plan to turn it around. Deceved at the end with the break too, suppose Fed playing fairly well not really tested.

[RosieBear]

Ssshhh you horrible crowd, COME ON GILLES - HOLD and A BREAK!!!!

[RosieBear]

There's the hold - now the BREAK!!! C'mon!!!!!!

[Bardot]

Losers, the lot of them Andy.


Stuart Fraser‏ @stu_fraser
Andy Murray: "...a lot of people who follow tennis in this country won't enjoy watching me play. It's true, you know."

[lovetennis]

Come on Gilles

[RosieBear]

Df + 2mp + c'mon muller

[RosieBear]

Ace

[Bardot]

DF, ACE, DF combo would be nice. :p

[RosieBear]

Deuce. C'mon Gilles - shut this bunch of embarrassing hobos up!

[RosieBear]

:sad: Keep going Gilles!

[roytennisfan]

5-5 his chance gone, done better this set than I expected

[JAMES4578]

2 mps but Muller couldn't take advantage, admittedly Nadal stepped up. Easy hold for 6-5 though!

[Bardot]

To be fair to Muller, Nadal didn't give him any chances on the MPs. Great response from Muller to hold to love.

[RosieBear]

Stunning game from Muller under pressure :clap: Now break him Gilles, c'mon!

[lovetennis]

Gilles gets another shot at breaking Rafa's serve. Feel he has to do it this time if he's going to win

[RosieBear]

Uggg - I cannot bear his grandstanding fistpump.

[RosieBear]

Keep going Gilles, keep believing :cheer:

[RosieBear]

What a hold by Muller, c'mon!

[lovetennis]

Gilles doing himself great credit. Thought he would have folded well before now. C'mon give it some welly on Rafa's serve this time

[JAMES4578]

gutsy hold from Giles after that wild error, might still get another shot!

[roytennisfan]

Raonic now a break up in the decider 3-1

[RosieBear]

Right, third time's a charm Gilles - here we go. Break, break, break.....

[JAMES4578]

A few unfortunate errors and Nadal holds to 15, can Giles keep going! Taken to Deuce but goes up 9-8! Looks like definitely Raonic v Fed as Milos now up 5-1 in 5th.

[RosieBear]

Tremendous hold by Muller :clap: He so deserves to win this match of his life.

[Bardot]

Great hold although I'm getting worried at the thought of a big server always serving his way out of trouble. ;)

[lovetennis]

Wonder why they've not put Djokovic & mannarino on Centre? lack of crowd?

[RosieBear]

Great hold although I'm getting worried at the thought of a big server always serving his way out of trouble. ;)

True, but the more I see Rafa the more ABN I become, can't help it he just irritates the life out of me.

[roytennisfan]

Raonic wins 6-1

[roytennisfan]

Wonder why they've not put Djokovic & mannarino on Centre? lack of crowd?

Can't possibly finish without going on centre now and still might not finish with curfew and time it takes to close roof limiting the time left if they keep waiting

[roytennisfan]

Back to deuce Rafa threatening again though bp

[roytennisfan]

Another bp for Rafa...gone

[Bardot]

What a hold! Saves 4 BPs.

[roytennisfan]

Well it was coming this game, massive game , Muller holds saves masses of bps

[roytennisfan]

And Djok is still waiting

[JAMES4578]

Dramatic game and looked like Nadal would convert with so many chances but Muller holds steady for 10-9 though overrule helped which meant 1st serve and confirmed by challenge.

[Bardot]

Maybe Wimbledon are waiting to see if this match has to be moved to Centre Court before deciding about Djokovic/Mannarino.

[roytennisfan]

0-15 cmon Muller

[Speedy Hawk]

What going happen Nole match if anyone mention it? Court 1 don't have roof mean limited time can play after this match.

[lovetennis]

0-30

[roytennisfan]

030 cmon

[RosieBear]

Credit where due, brave by Rafa.

[RosieBear]

MP Muller C'mon!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

3rd match now for Muller, can he take it! Not yet-Deuce!

[roytennisfan]

cmon mp

[Teresa]

This is almost as stressful as AM

[roytennisfan]

gone

[RosieBear]

Go for it Gilles because it won't come to you - be brave!!!

[Teresa]

4th Match point.

[roytennisfan]

Cmon finish it now!

[RosieBear]

Gilles takes it on and gets the MP he deserves! Now rip Gilles!

[Teresa]

Gone

[roytennisfan]

Of course Rafa saves another MP, Djok will be playing tomorrow it seems, probably indoors with it likely to be raining

[lovetennis]

Can Gilles fend off the disappointment of losing 4 MPs

[roytennisfan]

10-10 can Muller hold, every game now a big game

[JAMES4578]

Nadal found a way but Muller faltered somewhat, so it goes on!

[Bardot]

Comfortable hold from Muller. :shades:

[jagmad]

can gilles fend off the disappointment of losing 4 mps

yep

[Teresa]

11:10 to Muller.

[RosieBear]

That's it Gilles just keep nosing in front, you will get there :cheer:

[Bardot]

Nadal wants the sun moved. :p

[RosieBear]

A DF,DF,DF,DF combo would be nice - c'mon Rafa, don't be tight :p

[Speedy Hawk]

Rafa seem complain over reflect thing?

[jagmad]

Will Rafa be buying shares in Mc'vities?

[Bardot]

Nadal must be long overdue a warning for time.

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Gilles hold again

[JAMES4578]

0-30 but then unfortunate error and Nadal stepped up, 15-30-come on! Muller holds for 12-11!

[RosieBear]

Phew, well handled net cord under immense pressure.

C'mon Gilles!

[roytennisfan]

Holds...it must be breaktime by now cmon Gilles

[RosieBear]

C'mon 2 more big shots, you CAN do it Muller!!!

[Bardot]

#Nolefam seething.

@stu_fraser Novak Djokovic in ATP office watching the match. Don't think he will be playing tonight...

[JAMES4578]

Not to be,Nadal wins 3 pts from 15-30 and challenges are reset.

[roytennisfan]

Pressure on Muller, delayed by Rafa and crowd

[Speedy Hawk]

Why challenge get reset? I thought when used up in set that it until next set.

[Bardot]

How good was that from Gilles? So cool, Nadal would have been roaring like a bullfighter. :p

[roytennisfan]

Pressure on Muller, delayed by Rafa and crowd

How wrong can i be, a rare love hold

[JAMES4578]

Why challenge get reset? I thought when used up in set that it until next set.

Reset at 12 all, think different if long advantage set.

[Teresa]

Why challenge get reset? I thought when used up in set that it until next set.

After 6 games each it is essentially another set. They are in set 7 for all practical purposes.

[Speedy Hawk]

Reset at 12 all, think different if long advantage set.


After 6 games each it is essentially another set. They are in set 7 for all practical purposes.

Thanks. I didn't know that before today. Now I know for future.

[Teresa]

14:13........

[roytennisfan]

14-13

[roytennisfan]

Another 0-15 cmon break

[RosieBear]

0-30, come on, come on!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Muller Two pts away again! now another 2 mps after Nadal error!

[RosieBear]

argh 15-30....

[lovetennis]

Come onnnnnn Gilles 15-40

[RosieBear]

15-40 COME on this time!!!!