QUEENS - 19-25 June 2017 - Main thread

[cazza99]

Main thread

[Sallydaisy]

There is already another thread open for discussion about who is going to Queens and when so please post there and not on this one. I've just moved 3 posts over.
*grumpy*
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2570-Queens-19-25th-June-tickets-and-who-is-going

[Bardot]

Unless there are any withdrawals, these will be the 8 seeds.

1. Andy Murray
2. Rafael Nadal
3. Stan Wawrinka
4. Milos Raonic
5. Marin Cilic
6. Jo-Wilfred Tsonga
7. Grigor Dimitrov
8. Tomas Berdych

First round floaters include: Sock, Kyrgios, Isner, Johnson, Del Potro, Lopez, Mahut.

[lovetennis]

Always a strong field at Queens but this year has got to be one of the best. Great matches coming for those with tickets

[Bardot]

Nadal has withdrawn from Queens on the advice of his doctors so unless there are anymore withdrawals (or a wild card ;)) the 8 seeds are:

1. Andy Murray
2. Stan Wawrinka
3. Milos Raonic
4. Marin Cilic
5. Jo-Wilfred Tsonga
6. Grigor Dimitrov
7. Tomas Berdych
8. Jack Sock

[roytennisfan]

Confirmation rising star Cameron Norrie has been awarded a wildcard for Queens

https://www.lta.org.uk/major-events/aegon-championships/aegon-championships-news/2017/norrie-awarded-aegon-championships-wild-card

[themass15]

That's good news for him. Hope he doesn't draw one of the top 8 seeds in the first round. It could be a bit daunting playing on the Centre Court at Queens. I saw him play in Surbiton last year.

[themass15]

Sorry think I am getting confused with Edward Corrie!

[Bardot]

No Dan or Delpo at Queen's.


Stuart Fraser‏ @stu_fraser
Dan Evans (calf injury) and Juan Martin del Potro (groin injury) withdraw from the Aegon Championships at Queen's.

Aljaz is in the main draw but not as a result of Dan withdrawing. ;)

Wild cards have been given to James Ward & Kokkinakis.

[roytennisfan]

Sorry think I am getting confused with Edward Corrie!

Ed Corrie in Queens qualifiers together with Liam Broady (and Shapovalov) all given WCs, free entry tomorrow at 11

[Alis]

Does anyone know when the draw is?

[themass15]

I imagine it is sometime tomorrow but not certain.

[Bardot]

Does anyone know when the draw is?

Qualifying draw is this evening, main draw is tomorrow at noon.

[Alis]

Thanks, Bardot.

[WimbledonWestie]

I think I read the other day it's at noon Saturday

[roytennisfan]

Liam has won the first set 6-1 against Tiafoe

[themass15]

Liam has won the first set 6-1 against Tiafoe

4-4 in the 2nd

[Bardot]

Andy's draw:

R1: Bedene
R2: Norrie/Querrey
QF: Tsonga
SF: Cilic
F: Wawrinka

[themass15]

Been looking for it but couldn't find it.

[Bardot]

The draw was on facebook.

Blurry image of the full draw. Wardy & Kyle both play qualifiers. Top half is loaded compared to the bottom.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DChQU3hXkAEAztB.jpg:large

[Stell]

I thought Andy was due to play another Brit.

[Stell]

Liam (Broady) wins 6 - 1, 6 - 7 (2 - 7), 6 - 2.

[Stell]

Liam to play Shapovalov tomorrow.

[themass15]

It would appear Jack Sock has dropped out and Nicky Krygios taken his place in the draw as the 9th seed

[Bardot]

Revised draw after Sock's withdrawal.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DChqOd4WAAAoOjd.jpg

[roytennisfan]

Ed Corrie has won the second set against Chardy 7-5, will be impressive if he can win the decider

[roytennisfan]

Ed lost the decider 3-6

[JAMES4578]

A pity for Ed but still a great challenge!

[Stell]

Liam Broady lost 4 - 6, 4- 6.

[Bardot]

The qualifiers have been placed in the draw:

KOZLOV vs Johnson
BENNETEAU vs Ward
SHAPOVALOV vs Edmund
CHARDY vs HERBERT(LL)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCnICh9XkAAZvGs.jpg

[patlowe]

Shapovalov vs Kyle!! Rerun of the Davis Cup! Kyle was winning that match in Canada, but a chance for him to seal the deal now with an outright win!!

[themass15]

Going Tuesday with Jackie but would quite like to have seen that one.

[patlowe]

Going Tuesday with Jackie but would quite like to have seen that one.

But if you are going on Tuesday, you'll see Andy!! I am so envious. I hope the 2 of you have a fab day.

[themass15]

Can't wait to see Andy again!!!

[jackie55]

Can't wait to see Andy again!!!

Me too:thumbup:

[Guerkins2]

Me too:thumbup:

Have a fabulous day, both of you :boogie::boogie::boogie:

Give Andy a big cheer for me!

[Linda]

I see that Kyle will be playing Shapovalov again this afternoon - hopefully there will be no unfortunate incidents this time!

[Jan]

Glad Kyle is on later - I have to be out for the first part of the afternoon.
:GBflag:

[RosieBear]

Ahh...Queens looking so beautiful. Nothing compares to grass court tennis. Stunning to look at, fast versatile play and Andy's best surface. Grass season's greetings everyone, enjoy.:thumbup::grass::strawberry::GBflag::wimbly: :grass2::tennis::cheer:

[themass15]

Queens at its best

[RosieBear]

Dimi's game is so right for grass; he played like a dream today and beat Ryan H in under an hour :clap:

JWT also looked good earlier and beat Mannarino easily.:thumbup:

[sir coolerking]

Kyrgios retires at Queen's. A nasty slip at 4-4 that may well have aggravated an existing injury.

[patlowe]

Was very disappointed when Nick had to retire. Would like to have seen more of him. My heart was in my mouth when he went down...I felt his pain. Fall did look awkward. And I really think he was looking forward to this tournament and was actually happy to be there. I suppose that now scuppers his doubles matches too?...poor Dom.

[scrapaddict]

Disappointed that Kyle lost today - didn't seem to fight in the third set

[RoastLamb]

I see that Kyle will be playing Shapovalov again this afternoon - hopefully there will be no unfortunate incidents this time!

Nice to see Denis got a wee bit of revenge today. I really don't think he expected to win at all. Kyle is a solid decent player but he does so bore me to tears.

[Alis]

Kyle really threw that away with a very poor service game. I think the pressure got to him but he really does have to learn how to cope with that. He needs to have a long talk with Andy, I think.

[jagmad]

Kyle really threw that away with a very poor service game. I think the pressure got to him but he really does have to learn how to cope with that. He needs to have a long talk with Andy, I think.

Didn't know Andy had taken up Nut farming.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCsDNg-W0AANyG0.jpg

[Helen40]

Nice to see Denis got a wee bit of revenge today. I really don't think he expected to win at all. Kyle is a solid decent player but he does so bore me to tears.
I thought it was a fair result. Even at the start of the match Denis looked like he had the bigger weapons with his serve and backahnd. He took the risks and on this occasion it paid off. Kyle didn't really assert himself as the much higher ranked player or use his home advantage and get the crowd revved up. I hope he can get into a tournament next week to get more grass match time before Wimby.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly Tsonga and Dimitrov were pretty impressive and both could be tough quarter final opponents, frustrating for Nick but in the circumstances best to quit. Whilst Kyle was disappointing ,Denis did take it to him and seems to have come on-hopefully Edmund performs better in the weeks ahead though.

[RosieBear]

C'mon Raonic - win this breaker & level the match.

[Alis]

Didn't know Andy had taken up Nut farming.

???????

[exislander]

Raonic out!

[Bardot]

The return of The Kokk, great to see. :clap: :clap:

[RosieBear]

Kokk wins 7-6, 7-6. Aw poor Raonic, that is a tough loss - the Kokk totally stole the first set against the run of play, 0/8 bps cost Raonic.... Raonic should have taken the second, but got tight - first round jitters, I guess.

Well done Thanasi on first top 10 win :clap:

[Alis]

Well done, Thanasi!! :dance::dance::dance: It's great to see him back after 22 months out with injuries.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly great win for Thanasi after his troubles, looks like Raonic under performed though.

[Jan]

Liam's in as a LL - plays Chardy!

[JerryD]

Ah poor Milos. I wasn't able to watch but had my fingers crossed for him

[Speedy Hawk]

Glad Andy playing today because I got day off today for another reason. So nice see grass court. It so different from rest of year and just look so nice, clean, bright, etc. I love grass tennis.

Been watching 1st match Roanic lost and now Stan match. Pretty much even at moment.

[RosieBear]

What a shot from Lopez to take first set on tiebreak :clap: I'd *never* normally root for Floppy over Stan but pettiness has the better of me :shamed: and I really don't want Stan to do well on grass and complete his career slam. Well not yet, he can do it after Andy does. C'mon Floppy (argh, it pains me because I'm really not a fan, but Andy comes first).

[clancy]

What's not to like about Deliciano? - ask Judy! I've never been a big Stan fan, don't want him to get more grand slams than Andy, and want shut of him right now so that it's Andy time!

[lynne]

Come On Floppy!!!!.....Great win for Floppy, well played..:clap::clap:

[Teresa]

Wawrinka bites the dust. Delighted for the same reason as everyone else- the less practice Wawrinka has going into Wimbledon the better. I don't want him hitting 4 before AM.

[Jane]

Well done, Feliciano :bravo::yahoo:

[Speedy Hawk]

Knew shouldn't keep Wawrinka in FTM overall cos I know he bad on grass but couldn't really think who else predict. Lol.

Oh well. Not surprising. Andy next! Yay!

[RosieBear]

Lopez takes it :clap: Net cord on mp was a bit harsh. Bye Stan, you're an awesome player but grass just ain't your thing - remember that :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Loving the big names dropping like flies - I've got tickets for Eastbourne; the line up for there is getting better all the time.:big grin:

[Stell]

Broady loses, now time for Norrie.

[Stell]

Querrey wins the toss and elects to serve.

[Stell]

Troicki wins 5 - 7, 7 - 6 (7 - 5), 7 - 6 (7 - 5).

[Stell]

Norrie finally wins a game to make it 1 - 5.

[Stell]

Querrey wins the first set 6 - 1.

[Stell]

Norrie wins the first game of the second set.

[Stell]

2 - 1.

[Stell]

2 - 2.

[Stell]

3 - 2.

[Stell]

4 - 3.

[JAMES4578]

Good win for Floppy, not too surprised he got better of Stan. Bit better from Norrie,good stuff,to be expected for Liam.

[Stell]

4 - 4.

[Stell]

4 - 5.

[Stell]

Querrey wins the match 6 - 4.

[RosieBear]

Loving the big names dropping like flies - I've got tickets for Eastbourne; the line up for there is getting better all the time.:big grin:

I didn't mean you, Andy :-/ ......wonder if he'll take a WC though..

[Josephine]

Looks like all the boasting about the great field at Queens coming back to bite them on the bottom with the withdrawals and all the top seeds losing.;)

[Naomi]

When the big names are dropping out/not participating after all and you cheekily think it might be increasing your chances of getting to see Andy in the final...and then this happens :faint: ... sorry I just need to whinge a bit... :surprised:

[Alis]

I didn't mean you, Andy :-/ ......wonder if he'll take a WC though..

I don't think Andy will play Eastbourne - Boodles maybe?

[themass15]

I don't think Andy, Stan or Raonic will play Eastbourne. Lots of good women there though.

[Hawkeye]

Maybe that's where I should go for my summer holiday then!

[banskogirl]

Gutted for Andy, I always feel he plays his way into Queens, but maybe he needs more time off before Wimbledon......

That'll teach me to be so happy for other seeds dropping!

chuffed for Feli! Love his game on grass :)

[RosieBear]

When the big names are dropping out/not participating after all and you cheekily think it might be increasing your chances of getting to see Andy in the final...and then this happens :faint: ... sorry I just need to whinge a bit... :surprised:

Aw Naomi, I know how you feel. I was elated to get final tics for 2010. Of course Andy won in 2009 and 2011 but bombed in 2010....I got Querrey v Fish. Score.:rolleyes:

[Naomi]

Aw Naomi, I know how you feel. I was elated to get final tics for 2010. Of course Andy won in 2009 and 2011 but bombed in 2010....I got Querrey v Fish. Score.:rolleyes:
Ahh really?! Well then yes we can definitely empathise with each other!! Obviously it'll still be enjoyable but when you're anticipating Murray...

[WimbledonWestie]

I know what you mean, can't believe my first time going and no chance of seeing Andy. Consoling myself I can just relax and enjoy the tennis without agitating over the outcome.

[Naomi]

I know what you mean, can't believe my first time going and no chance of seeing Andy. Consoling myself I can just relax and enjoy the tennis without agitating over the outcome.
Oh no, you too? Good to look on the positive - I'm just expecting a nice day out now.

[supergran]

What a day. I was quite happy to see Milks and Stan go and certainly didn't expect our Andy to lose. Oh well, that's tennis folks. On a positive note can get on with things this week while Andy gets on with preparing for Wimbledon.:):knight:

[supergran]

Tried to edit, clicked on edit and got instructions on how to delete.....twice.

[Rosalind]

Disappointed as I have final ticket apart from in general for Andy. It is like the pre Andy days right now when tennis was actually far less stressful. I am wondering who I would like to see in the final now but hardly dare hope for any of my faves.

[themass15]

It would be good for the tournament if the finalists were Dimi and JWT.

[RosieBear]

I know what you mean, can't believe my first time going and no chance of seeing Andy. Consoling myself I can just relax and enjoy the tennis without agitating over the outcome.


Oh no, you too? Good to look on the positive - I'm just expecting a nice day out now.


Disappointed as I have final ticket apart from in general for Andy. It is like the pre Andy days right now when tennis was actually far less stressful. I am wondering who I would like to see in the final now but hardly dare hope for any of my faves.

Have a great time guys.:thumbup: I agree with themass, Dimi and Jo would be stunning and fun, but whoever you see Queen's is so beautiful it will be lovely just to be there esp. as weather should be glorious. I even enjoyed my charisma-free final in 2010.:thumbup:

[Naomi]

Have a great time guys.:thumbup: I agree with themass, Dimi and Jo would be stunning and fun, but whoever you see Queen's is so beautiful it will be lovely just to be there esp. as weather should be glorious. I even enjoyed my charisma-free final in 2010.:thumbup:
Haha that's good to hear! Thank you, yes I'm sure it'll be lovely nonetheless. I'd like to see Dimi in the final too!

[JerryD]

I do love watching jo play. He's had a hit and miss year so hopefully te grass will be kind to him. I'd like to see him take the title at the end of the week. Good results here would be great for Lopez too, he's falling down the rankings, currently outside the top 30.

I know he doesn't have many fans here but I'd also like to see a few wins for Berdy. His last 9 months have been very up and down. He is in danger of dropping out of the top 15. It's always sad to see a guy on the way down. Especially if like in berdy's case you get the feeling that he never really performed to the best of his ability or achieved what he was capable of. His career hasn't been full of injuries like delpo's or ended abruptly like soderpop. So I've never really understood why he hasn't fulfilled his potential. I hope he gets a handle on it now though and starts putting in more work and better performances. This week, with big seeds out, is a good time to make a move.

[Teresa]

I am rooting for JWT. I think he would be a great winner. Just can't warm to Berdych.

[Alis]

I am rooting for JWT. I think he would be a great winner. Just can't warm to Berdych.

Me too on both counts!

[Naomi]

Wow, just turned Tsonga's match on and he's down a set and 5-3!

[WimbledonAce]

Reminds me of the last time I went in 2012, Cilic v Querrey and Nalbandian v Dimitrov. Although was worse as howling winds and coat weather :sad:

[Naomi]

Reminds me of the last time I went in 2012, Cilic v Querrey and Nalbandian v Dimitrov. Although was worse as howling winds and coat weather :sad:
Aw wow!
Yeah hopefully it'll be nice weather on Sunday...

Well, here comes Dimitrov, please win!

[Alis]

I'm really sorry to see Jo go - what a start to the tournament it's been!

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing Tsonga out now too with draw opening up , Dimitrov also break down in 1st-come on!

[JerryD]

Looks like I gave this kiss of death to Tsonga's match. Boo I wanted the title for him. Won't say who I want to win now or they will be next

[Naomi]

I'm hoping Dimitrov turns this around...

[JAMES4578]

Into final set,Benny had bp but Dimi holds for 1 all!

[Naomi]

Yes, he breaks!! Come on!

Edit: yay! :phew:

[JAMES4578]

A tough one but Dimi through 6-4 in the 3rd, well done!

[RosieBear]

Yay, well done Dimi :clap: Sorry that Jo didn't make through as well, but Muller is seriously tricky on the grass.

[karanga]

Well done Grisha. :clap:


Hope he wins the title.

Sorry too that Jo lost.

[ljs]

Shapovolov is hanging in there against Berdych .... cmonnn Denis !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alis]

Shapovolov is hanging in there against Berdych .... cmonnn Denis !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apart from a daft challenge that cost him the breaker, young Denis is playing a blinder! To be fair to Berdy - he's playing well too.

[ljs]

woot woot Denis takes the 2nd set TB :yahoo::yahoo:

( didnt see the 1st set Alis , a dumb challenge was it ? )

[RosieBear]

Denis S levels the match. He's good to watch and def a star in the making, but rooting for Tomas today (I'm with JerryD, I don't get what's unlikable about Berdy).

[ljs]

I dont dislike Berdych really , kinda indifferent towards him , but I find his game a bit boring to watch

Tomas takes the 3rd set and wins the match
Denis played really well from what I saw , and has a WC into Wimbledon , so thats exciting for us Canadian fans

[Jan]

What a great match!

[RosieBear]

Well done Tomas - his experience squeaks him through a tough and enjoyable match. But wow - Denis is so good! The other day against Kyle I thought the commies were going overboard about Denis, but watching from a more neutral perspective I can tell he's a very special talent. I like him too after the DC incident; everyone makes mistakes, it how you deal with them that matters, and Denis handled it with so much humility and maturity. Wish him well.

[lovetennis]

Also impressed with Shapovalov....just reminded me somehow of a young Andy at Queens all those years ago. I'm sure Shappy will have learnt from the awful DC incident. He seemed very mature and thoughtful about it in an interview I saw earlier in the week. Lots to come from him in the future and would have liked him to beat Bredy who is not on my favourites list

[Alis]

woot woot Denis takes the 2nd set TB :yahoo::yahoo:
( didnt see the 1st set Alis , a dumb challenge was it ? )

Yes - he had won the point against Berdy's serve but his challenge negated his win and handed the point back to Berdy. All good experience though - he'll learn from it. A champion in the making, I think - I'll look forward to watching his progress. I just hope they don't put huge amounts of pressure on him too soon like they did with Dimitrov.

[themass15]

Just got back from Queens. The hottest day I have ever spent at tennis I think. However, Dimitrov's match was great and so were the first 2 sets I saw between Berdych & Shapovalov. That boy has a great future.

[JerryD]

My nephew has been with my for a few weeks so I haven't seen any tennis. He doesn't like it and by bed time I have a bunch of chores and work. Didn't mind when I missed andys loss, but sad to have missed the Berdy match. Sounds like it was a good one. Happy Denis made it more competitive but in the end I wanted Berdy for this one :)

[jackie55]

Had 2 days at Queens this week with Themass15 (thanks again for your company :thumbup: and also arranging my tickets) on Tuesday and Wednesday which were both so hot and disappointing regarding tennis results. On Tuesday watched James, Stan, then, unfortunately, Andy all lose:sad::sad::sad: On Wednesday was watching the doubles for a while and see Lopez's losing their match, then watched Jo lose, by then l was starting to think l was a jinx !!!!! also the heat was getting to me :phew: so l left the tournament. Came home to have a lovely cold shower and watched tennis on TV seems l missed the best 2 matches Dimitri/Benneteau and Berdych/Shapovalov.:tennis:

[jackie55]

Just got back from Queens. The hottest day I have ever spent at tennis I think. However, Dimitrov's match was great and so were the first 2 sets I saw between Berdych & Shapovalov. That boy has a great future.

Very impressed that you managed to stay for the last two matches in that heat :phew::phew: hope you kept your hat on

[RosieBear]

Good interview with Denis S on BBC2 now.

[Hawkeye]

Thompson loses to Querrey. Shock horror.

[ljs]

surprise , surprise :rolleyes:

[themass15]

Johnson loses to Querrey. Shock horror.

Do you mean Thompson. I thought Johnson went out to Kozlov earlier in the week.

[Hawkeye]

Aye, him!

[Naomi]

Glad Lopez won. :)

[Alis]

Glad Lopez won. :)
Me too. Are Lopez and Dimitrov on opposite sides of the draw? I'd like to see a final between them.

[JAMES4578]

Was expecting Querrey to win anyway, suppose Thomson at least keep it close. Fairly comprehensive wins for Cilic and Lopez, unfortunately though Dimi and Lopez in same half-could meet in semis

[themass15]

That's a shame but both very easy on the eye!

[Naomi]

Oh no, I wanted the final to be Dimi and Lopez!! *sigh* That would've been great to see on a number of levels....

[Alis]

Fairly comprehensive wins for Cilic and Lopez, unfortunately though Dimi and Lopez in same half-could meet in semis

Rats! I was hoping for a repeat of the final in ??? ................. was is 2012?

[Alis]

I just looked it up - Dimi/Lopez were the finalists in 2014, with Dimi winning it. Cilic won it in 2012 - I do hope we don't have a repeat of that!

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/daily-schedule

[Alis]

It's good to see Medvedev playing so well but I really hope Dimitrov doesn't go out - he's a break down in the third set. Oh, I see he's just broken back - c'mon Dimi!!!!

[Naomi]

:big grin: Well done Dimi!! Keep going til Sunday!

[Linda]

Well done, Feli! Good luck for tomorrow!

[patlowe]

After what was a fairly routine day at Queens, (the highlights being for me the footage of Goran and the ball girl from 20 years ago and watching a ball girl and an official trying to turn an inside out umbrella the right way round!!) the last match between Feli and Berdy brought some life back to the event! Some lovely tennis from both men ...it really was a pity there had to be a loser! I hope Feli has enough left in the tank now for his SF tomorrow.

Queens has been weird this year. We are left with 4 players, only 2 of whom are seeded! But many of the matches featured, if Lloydy et al are to be believed(?) so called 'future champions'! Turned out more like a futures tournament!!I think maybe Lloydy has me brainwashed!! Lol! We'll see.

[Naomi]

Glad you saw a good match. :)

I wonder who'll win out of Lopez and Dimi...as I said, I wanted that to be the final so don't really want either to lose but out of the 2 of them I would like to watch Dimi in the final on Sunday.
Out of Cilic and Muller I'm not really fussed...I'd rather Berdych could hop over into that match...

[Alis]

A great match between Feli and Berdych - with the right winner for me. Like you, Naomi, I wish tomorrow's semi between Dimi and Feli was the final. I don't really mind who wins, I just hope it's a good match.

[Caro]

This year's Queens reminds me of the one a few years back when all the seeds went out ... as you said Pat, weird! Not been able to go this year or even watch on TV - in fact the only match I've seen is the last one between Feli and Berdych which was a good one. I like Feli and Grigor ... but Feli is older so I'd really like him to win this time.

[Alis]

I really don't mind who wins now .................. as long as it's not Cilic!!!;)

[lovetennis]

Feli or Dimi to win. I really enjoy watching both of them, so wish it was the final. Hope their semi is second because I won't be home until about 1.30 tomorrow.

[themass15]

Agree would like Feli or Dimi, going again tomorrow and went today too. Such a shame they are not on opposite sides of the draw. Just hope it isn't Cilic.

[Naomi]

Feli or Dimi to win. I really enjoy watching both of them, so wish it was the final. Hope their semi is second because I won't be home until about 1.30 tomorrow.
I saw on google before that theirs is second. :)

[Alis]

Cilic also has a doubles semi to play - against Jamie and Bruno - so he will have to play his singles first.

[karanga]

Feli or Grigor for the title. Please not Cilic. :big grin: :yahoo:

[Linda]

Reminds me of 2010 when I had tickets for the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. On the Wednesday I saw the conclusion of the match where Andy lost to Fish, and then saw Rafa lose to Feli. By Saturday Feli was the only player left that I had the slightest interest in, and he lost. Since then I've never bought tickets for Friday & Saturday.

[themass15]

You are right there Linda. I said to the friend I went with yesterday if you want to see the big names, you need to go at the beginning of the week. All the hype beforehand with the amazing line up. I am going this p.m. but not the excitement and interest there has been before and I wonder how many empty seats there will be. I was also there for the semi in 2010 and there were quite a lot of empty seats that day. The only interest was for Feli on that day.

[Naomi]

I think next year I'm going to want to buy tickets for day 1 and 2...but then I know there'll be part of me saying "no, he'll get to the final this time!!"

[rimarli]

I think I would be slightly annoyed having paid so much to watch a serving practice. Please let Domi or Felix win this tournament

[Naomi]

That was a close match between Cilic and Muller!
Ah, watching Lopez and Dimi warm up still wishing this were the final! Rooting for Dimi.

[Alis]

I wish Muller had won that one. I really don't mind who wins this one - I just hope it's a close match.

[supergran]

Rooting for Feli and wanted Muller.

[clancy]

ditto!

[Sallydaisy]

:rain:

[RosieBear]

Play resumed. C'mon Dimi!

[Alis]

Who do people think would stand the best chance of beating Cilic?

[Naomi]

I would say Dimi but Lopez is looking really comfortable! Hoping Dimi turns this around...

[Alis]

Are Dimi and Sharapova back together again or did I mishear the commies?

[Naomi]

I heard Andrew Castle talking about Dimi and Nicole Sherzinger! Something about how he saw Nicole on a bus?! I didn't hear it all so I'm not sure...

[Stell]

I put on the laptop and found it to be raining in London. It's sunny here, but there was a bit of rain earlier.

[JAMES4578]

Hoping Dimi can mount a fightback but Lopez in form, another suspension and rain heavy now! Would've preferred Muller in 1st semi mind you, no idea what Castle was wittering on about as watching on Eurosport. (Admittedly had to look up Nicole Sherzinger)

[Hawkeye]

Surely Scherzinger should be going out with Muller...

[supergran]

Players coming out.

[RosieBear]

I can't find the coverage on red button. Is it on there?

[JAMES4578]

2nd to Dimi 6-3, hopefully an exciting decider!-Lopez up 2-1-would prefer Grigor in final.

[lovetennis]

Surely Scherzinger should be going out with Muller...

:rofl:

[Alis]

.............. and Lopez breaks to lead 4-2.

[lovetennis]

Shame the rain delay has caused Jamie's match to move to the untelevised court. Not looking good though, they lost the 1st set 6-1

[Jane]

Lopez wins :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[JAMES4578]

Well Lopez stepped up but Dimi disappointing in the crucial stages, now would rather Feli takes title.

[lovetennis]

Well done Feli. A very attractive match in every respect :faint:
No doubting who I want to win tomorrow, go Feli

[Teresa]

Ditto.

[Alis]

Well done, Feli! :dance::dance::dance: Rooting for you tomorrow!

[RosieBear]

Bad luck Dimi :sad: Hope Marin wipes the floor with Lopez tomorrow :peace::thumbup:

[Teresa]

I am baffled about how you can be so articulate about Dan using drugs, but then support someone who served a doping ban. Odd?

[Linda]

Vamos Feli! :swingin:

[Mickey]

I for one will be rooting for Feli to win. He really deserves it, he has been playing some wonderful tennis, and at this stage of his career it would be great to see him win.

[Passionanda]

Sooooooooo pleased for Feli.....he dug in there, with such beautiful tennis.....just hope he has enough energy left to play his best tomorrow.....if so.....he'll lift that trophy for sure!!

[RosieBear]

I am baffled about how you can be so articulate about Dan using drugs, but then support someone who served a doping ban. Odd?

Firstly, Marin done his time so should be allowed to move on, just as I will support Dan when/if he comes back after his ban. Secondly, I would support virtually anyone over Lopez, whom despite having a lovely game esp on grass I find utterly repellent as a person (take how you feel about Berdych and multiply at least 10 times :)).

[Alis]

Feli probably had the hardest draw of the tournament but has come through with flying colours - good for him - and he comes across as such a nice guy.

[Alis]

Firstly, Marin done his time so should be allowed to move on, just as I will support Dan when/if he comes back after his ban. Secondly, I would support virtually anyone over Lopez, whom despite having a lovely game esp on grass I find utterly repellent as a person (take how you feel about Berdych and multiple at least 10 times :)).

Of course, there's no reason why you should justify your aversion, RB, but I'm interested to know why.

[Passionanda]

Not sure this conversation is going to get us anywhere.......we all have our 'favourites' beyond the ultimate who, for me, will ALWAYS be Andy....and that is unconditional!! Tomorrow I'll be supporting Feli because he is the underdog and I like his style of tennis. I don't know him personally, as I assume no one on here does either.
Looking forward to a great final!

[RosieBear]

Of course, there's no reason why you should justify your aversion, RB, but I'm interested to know why.

1321

Each to their own, of course, but while I don't know Lopez personally I do know I could never support him. So it's go Marin from me.:thumbup:

[scrapaddict]

Really want feli to win tomorrow and he has worked so hard for this. never have taken to Cilic - no idea why though!

[Alis]

1321

Each to their own, of course, but while I don't know Lopez personally I do know I could never support him. So it's go Marin from me.:thumbup:

Fair enough!

[RosieBear]

Talking of the final....Naomi and Westie (and anyone else going), I hope you both enjoy your day at Queen's tomorrow. Players with contrasting styles so it should be a good match. Their h2h is 5-2 in Cilic's favour, so quite close. When they played each other here last year Cilic won a tight 3 setter. Another close battle looks to be on the cards, so enjoy yourselves guys.:thumbup:

[Teresa]

1321

Each to their own, of course, but while I don't know Lopez personally I do know I could never support him. So it's go Marin from me.:thumbup:

Understandable. I will just have to ignore the final.

[RosieBear]

Understandable. I will just have to ignore the final.

I would too Teresa, but the beautiful grass season is so short, I don't want to miss a second even if the final does involve two slightly controversial players. So I'll just take the positives; if Cilic wins fine, if Lopez wins then yuk....but oh well, there's no denying he has a great (very un-Spanish) grass game and it will be another positive for the oldies.

[karanga]

Vamos Feli!!! It'd be great to see him win that trophy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Naomi]

Talking of the final....Naomi and Westie (and anyone else going), I hope you both enjoy your day at Queen's tomorrow. Players with contrasting styles so it should be a good match. Their h2h is 5-2 in Cilic's favour, so quite close. When they played each other here last year Cilic won a tight 3 setter. Another close battle looks to be on the cards, so enjoy yourselves guys.:thumbup:
Thank you!

Disappointed not to be seeing Dimi tomorrow. :( I'll be rooting for Lopez, and hoping to see Jamie in the doubles!

[WimbledonWestie]

Thanks RB, we had a great day today, really enjoyed the second match. First time seeing Lopez live- have seen the others. Really enjoyed his play so we're rooting for him tomorrow.shokd be great match- we said same as you re contrast in styles. Shame we missed Jamie but should see him tomorrow. Thoroughly enjoyed our first Queen's experience.

[themass15]

Hope Feli can pull off the W today; he so deserves it. As someone put earlier the toughest draw of all. Good on you Feli. Came over really well when he was interviewed by Eurosport after the match last night. I left at 6 p.m. so didn't see the last set and a half.

[banskogirl]

I just looked it up - Dimi/Lopez were the finalists in 2014, with Dimi winning it. Cilic won it in 2012 - I do hope we don't have a repeat of that!

Yip that was the year I went, hoping to see Andy! I really wanted Feli to win but wasn't to be :(

[lovetennis]

Didn't Cilic win it after Nalbandian performed his kicking the linesman routine and had to default the match? I just find Cilic's style of play very boring, though on this week's display it does look like Bjorkman has added some more interesting touches to his grasscourt game.

[themass15]

That is correct I was at the final when Cilic won. Haven't seen Bjorkman around this week though and I have been to Queens 4 times

[lovetennis]

That is correct I was at the final when Cilic won. Haven't seen Bjorkman around this week though and I have been to Queens 4 times

They showed him in the player's box yesterday and BBC did an interview with him. I find he looks quite different to when he was a player, not as blonde and looks much trimmer (ironically)

[RosieBear]

Really good match :clap:

[Reef]

Would love to see Lopez win this...

[Alis]

Feli loses his serve to love and hands Cilic the first set.

[RosieBear]

Cilic takes first set 6-4. Poor last game by Lopez.

[lovetennis]

Great tie-break from Feli to level it up :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Excellent! This match deserves a decider :thumbup:

[lovetennis]

Either way, let's hope Cilic is getting tired so Jamie & Bruno can get to the dubs final. Would love them to win

[banskogirl]

Come on Feli :)

[clancy]

Keep it going Lopez, just can't take to Cilic.

[Alis]

I don't know how Feli's parents can sit there so calmly - I'd have to go walkabout. 6-5 Lopez - 4 points from it!

[Alis]

5-5 - pressure on Feli now.

[themass15]

Keep it going Lopez, just can't take to Cilic.

Me neither. I didn't like him from the moment I saw him Tim Henman at Queens 10 years ago!

[Alis]

C'mon Feli - just one more game.

[Alis]

It's tie break time! John Lloyd keeps saying how much the crowd love tie breaks - I'm obviously not one of the crowd!!

[themass15]

I just want Feli to win and I am getting nervous now.

[Alis]

Me too.

[Alis]

Whoever you are supporting, this is an amazing tie-break.

[RosieBear]

What a match! Both have been stunning, and neither deserves to lose.

[Alis]

Feli has a match point again !

[Alis]

Oh wow!

[lynne]

Good heavens, regardless who you like, this is some match, great play from both players!!

[Jane]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Alis]

He's done it!!!!!!:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Alis]

An absolutely brilliant match - it just shows what depth we have in the men's tennis.

[lynne]

Well Done Feli, his poor dad must be a wreck.... to me shows how playing doubles helps the singles play!!! Great play from both!!:thumbup:

[karanga]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Really happy for Feli. Well done. :bravo: :trophy:

[Linda]

Wonderful! So pleased for him :clap: :clap: :clap:

[lovetennis]

Well done Feli. Really good final. Thanks also to Feli for tiring out Cilic :bravo::bravo:

[RosieBear]

Wow! Deserved to end on a winner, but still what a battle. This certainly wasn't the final I would have chosen at the start of the week, but a great one to cheer up quite a demoralised few days.
Bad luck Marin, had hoped he'd get a "proper" Queen's title, but wasn't to be.
Respect to Lopez as a player - he has a stunning game on grass and he and Fed are something else to be winning titles at 35 yrs of age :clap:

[banskogirl]

:jitterbug: so happy for him!!!

[xenon21]

Yeah Feli!!! 🏆

[Alis]

I can't believe that the Beeb are not going to show the doubles. Is it being shown anywhere?

[JAMES4578]

Became intriguing contest ,even if not final would've wanted and exciting finale-well done Feli on the win but Marian was also so close. Certainly an achievement for López at this point in his career and impressive grass court game, hadn't been aware previously he was a bullfighting fan though which to say the least is off putting.

[lovetennis]

I can't believe that the Beeb are not going to show the doubles. Is it being shown anywhere?

Eurosport are still broadcasting, analysing the singles final so I'm hoping they are staying at Queens for the dubs

[lovetennis]

BBC tweeting that they will be showing the dubs. Not sure if they meant online or on the red button

[themass15]

So pleased for Feli. What a lovely final and with the right result.

[Jan62]

Delighted for Feli. Apart from the TBs I didn't find it the most enthralling match, but the whole week has felt like an anti climax since Andy went out!

[RoastLamb]

Great match! So glad Floppy won! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[scrapaddict]

Very enjoyable match and so glad Lopez won

[WimbledonWestie]

That is correct I was at the final when Cilic won. Haven't seen Bjorkman around this week though and I have been to Queens 4 times

Bjorkman was deffo there yesterday - we saw him at cilic's practice session.

[WimbledonWestie]

Thoroughly enjoyed the match , great weekend- would definitely come back to Queens.

[goldfish]

I'm sure Bjorkman was there. He was interviewed on BBC one day plus I'm pretty sure he was in the player's support group wearing a hat.

[goldfish]

Obviously Andy is too young to have won today - had to be 35 or at least one of the doubles had to be 35. Well done the oldies.

[anor]

Really pleased for Feli. I saw Bjorkman clapping Cilic but hadn't realised, or at least remembered, that he was now working with him.

[Alis]

Of course, I missed Andy but there were some great matches this week .............. after the top seeds went out! I love Queen's - it's a very special tournament. :GBflag:

[themass15]

I love Queens too Alis, one of my favourite tournaments and I am lucky to live not too far away. Can get there (door to door) in about an hour and a quarter.