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JAMES4578
29-06-2018, 10:40
Defending champion Gabrine Muguruza drawn against Brit Naomi Broady in 1st round ,Watson will play Flipkins 1st round .Konta has Vikhlyantseva which some considering to be fairly tough, Cornet/Cibulkova in 2nd and possibly Metens in 3rd and Halep in 4th should she progress. Tough draw for Harriet Dart as draws 7th seed Pliskova, Gabrielle Taylor has got Bouchard (who qualified) in 1st, Serena in bottom half and first seeds she could play would be Svitolina in the 3rd R, Keys/Rybarikova 4th and possibly Wozniacki in quarters. Two former finalists Kerber and Zvonereva meet 1st R. Great match with kerber and Wozniacki in Eastbourne semis, however Angie lost momentum when she failed to convert mp in 2nd after 24 stroke rally, going down 6-4 in decider. Projected quarters according to seeding (though of course could be upsets) are Halep v kvitova, Muguruza v Garcia, Pliskova v Stephens, and Svitolina v Wozniacki (Serena/venus could well be there) Venus in same section as Pliskova and Stephens. Sharapova in same section as Ostapenko and Kvitova.
draw - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/index.html?event=LS
Wonderful win by Katie Swan against Begu. Looked for a KS thread - do we have one?
exislander
02-07-2018, 17:00
Wonderful win by Katie Swan against Begu. Looked for a KS thread - do we have one?
I am sure there is if you search for it.
JAMES4578
02-07-2018, 17:04
Yes great win for Katie, well done! Harriet Dart took 7th Seed Pliskova to decider but went down 6-1 in 3rd. Biggest upset thus far is defeat of 4th seed Sloane Stephens, looked like it might be tricky draw with Donna Vekic but frustrating she only won 4 games.
I am sure there is if you search for it.
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2597-Katie-Swan
exislander
03-07-2018, 16:20
Katie Boulter a set and a break up against Veronica Cepede Royg.
JAMES4578
03-07-2018, 17:15
Big upset as Petra Kvitova knocked out by Sasnovich 6-0 in 3rd who played great match,some picked her for title. Wasn't so sure as despite tour success most slams not great lately,however certainly expected her in 2nd week. Did have hamstring injury earlier forcing withdrawal after 1 match at Eastbourne, anyway disappointing. Katie Boulter now in 3rd set, Gabrielle Taylor earlier lost to Bouchard 6-3 in 3rd.
Great match from Katie Boulter, she did well to regroup!!! ...Well Done!!:thumbup:
JAMES4578
03-07-2018, 18:00
Another seed out as 6th seed Caroline Garcia goes down 7-6, 6-3 to former top tenner Belinda Bencic, Katie done well to come through, good stuff!
Did I hear that Petra Kvitova went out too? She was Sam Smith's pick for the title!
JAMES4578
03-07-2018, 18:56
Did I hear that Petra Kvitova went out too?
Yes mentioned in earlier on thread , suffering bagel in 3rd too. Report mentioned she wasn't feeling though http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/07/petra-kvitova-aliaksandra-sasnovich-wimbledon-2018-first-round/74995/
That's a shame. Meanwhile, in the Sharapova match, both women are shrieking for all they are worth - it's an absolute nightmare. Thank God for the mute button!
......................... and Sharapova goes out on a double fault to a Russian qualifier - well done Natalia Diatchenk!
JAMES4578
03-07-2018, 20:12
Another surprise-didn't see much of it but looks like great performance from Natalia. Sharapova at one point was up a set and 5-2.
RoastLamb
03-07-2018, 22:31
Well on one hand I feel badly for Kvitová, on the other I don't feel badly for Shriekapova.
lovetennis
04-07-2018, 08:21
I was on Ct 2 yesterday so saw the Konta match and the Sharapova match. The latter was very loud - from both players but Sharapova started it. Convinced her opponents often think "if you're gonna screech, so am I".
Witnessed an interesting scene. At start of 3rd set we moved seats as plenty of spare by then so we moved forward. There was a guy at the other end of the row who seemed to be part of Sharapova's team- wearing accreditation and started saying loudly stuff like "keep it low", "stay back". He called her Baby and something like "Mash" or "Masha" which I took to be a pet version of Maria. Shortly after he moved a few rows further forward. By this time he had been spotted by several in the crowd and one guy told the stewards. I was sat on the end of the aisle so saw what happened next. The stewards asked several of us to point out the man and then they watched him. When he next called out to her a steward went to him. Too far from me to hear but the guy made a "what me? I'm not doing anything " expression then shrugged and left. This was at the south end of the court under the commentary box. Few minutes later we spot the man reappear in the players guest seating. Stewards were stood by me discussing and watching. It was clear from their conversation that a message had been given to the umpire to be aware of suspected coaching. A few minutes later I noticed the guy had gone from the players box and didn't see him again. May have gonecompletely or moved somewhere I didn't notice. Anyone watching on TV or not sat in the section I was in would not have known what happened but stewards took it really seriously and had no hesitation in responding to concerns of the crowd that coaching was going on.
Makarova and Wozniacki are being hampered by some sort of flying insects. I remember, when I was a child, my grandparents (my mum's parents) had an apple tree at the bottom of their garden. Whenever it had been a hot and sunny day, the same flying insects would appear near the tree in the early evening. So, nobody went out into the garden at that time.
JAMES4578
04-07-2018, 17:49
Another upset as 2nd seed Wozniacki went out to Makarova 7-5 in 3rd,though the one slam where Caroline never past last 16 and Ekaterina had some good wins on grass. Mind you looked like she might throw it away as was up 5-1 but finally won it on 6th match point.
Flying ant day today - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44718965
JAMES4578
05-07-2018, 20:03
Now defending champion and 3rd seed Gabrine Muguruza out to Van Uytvanck 5-7,6-2,6-1 on court 2. Muguruza wasn't that impressive but the Belgian played great in 3rd set.
RoastLamb
06-07-2018, 00:17
Now defending champion and 3rd seed Gabrine Muguruza out to Van Uytvanck 5-7,6-2,6-1 on court 2. Muguruza wasn't that impressive but the Belgian played great in 3rd set.
Shocker huh?! But good for Alison - she has quite the interesting game style.
Ekaterina Makarova is the first women into the last 16, beating Lucie Safarova.
JAMES4578
06-07-2018, 12:52
Ekaterina Makarova is the first women into the quarters, beating Lucie Safarova.
Last 16, Evgeniya Rodina has just joined her putting out 10th seed Madison Keys 6-4 in the 3rd.
That was exciting - despite some rather lacklustre tennis. Injured qualifier beats 10th seed. Go Rodina! Hopefully her back/leg will be better with the extra day off.
JAMES4578
06-07-2018, 13:02
Only really watched fist 2 sets but kept eye on it , Keys looked the more likely winner after she somehow turned the 2nd around, Rodina done well but not great for Madison ! Faces Serena next though who came through two tight sets against Mladenovic. However Venus out to Bertens 8-6 in 3rd, Kiki originally served for match in 2nd.
JAMES4578
07-07-2018, 15:19
The upsets continue as top seed Simona Halep goes out to Su Wei Hsieh 7-5 in the 3rd, despite having a 5-2 lead. Of the top ten only Pliskova still in contention. Serena's chances seem to be increasing by the day.
Ho hum
Now who's left who can beat Serena???
Bizarre situation with only 7 women's seeds remaining going into week 2. I had a fantastic day at Wimbledon last Tuesday. Sorry this is a bit late and behind the times, but I am only managing to get on here now between one thing and another. Saw Muguruza play Naomi Broady. Was impressed how hard Naomi made Gaby work in set 2. Also saw Halep...she was very good on Tues. My fav match was watching young Katy Dunne play Ostapenko. Katy took her to a TB in the second set and I was so impressed with Katy. I really took her to my heart, she has such an endearing personality and I love her attitude. Will be keeping an eye on her progress. My only regret last Tues was not being able to meet up with other forummers, though I did manage to catch up with lovetennis which was great. It was SO hot, I had to take frequent breaks from the court to lower the body temperature. Wish I were still there. Loved the match yesterday between Halep and Hsieh, such compelling viewing. Though Hsieh is very entertaining and also very endearing, I thought the tournament needed Simona to stay in. But wide open now, so what will happen?.....
Jelena Ostapenko is first into the quarters, closely followed by Dominika Cibulkova.
Closely followed by Camilla Giorgi, and then by Kiki Bertens, who has put out the last of the remaining top 10 seeds.
Julia Goerges and Angelique Kerber make numbers 5 and 6. Van Uytvank and Kasatkina are into a decider, and Her Serene Highness is up against Evgeniya Rodina next on Centre.
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 14:11
Bencic had chance to serve for 2nd but broken back and Kerber the highest remaining seed took the breaker,Kasatkina has early break in decider at 3-1. Pliskova came back from set and a break to win 3rd R but could there was no repeat, fought back from break down in 2nd but Bertens easily won TB.
Van Uytvank's game deserts her in the decider, Kasatkina takes it 6-2.
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 14:31
Van Uytvank falls away but Kasatkina takes final set 6-2.
goldfish
09-07-2018, 14:48
Heather through to doubles QF after walkover by McHale/Ostapenko. Not bad after playing just 1 match.
Quarter final line-up is unsurprisingly completed by Serena.
RoastLamb
09-07-2018, 21:37
Van Uytvank falls away but Kasatkina takes final set 6-2.
So disappointed Alison lost! :crying: But glad Ms Bertens made it through. It was lovely watching that match as she and Pliskova made hardly any noise! Bliss!
If I hear ONE more time that Serena has had a baby.....:smashed::banghead:
If I hear ONE more time that Serena has had a baby.....:smashed::banghead:
I agree :cauldron: :smashed:
I do not remember such a fuss being made when Kim Clijsters won the US title as a working mum.
As a curly-haired 18-month-old toddler, Jada melted hearts as she ran around on Arthur Ashe Stadium in September 2009 but her presence also celebrated the fact that Clijsters had just become the first mother to win a Grand Slam title since 1980.
Clijsters went on to lift two more major trophies and she remains the only mother to have claimed any of the four slams over the past 38 years.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/tennis/2018/07/09/tennis--mothers-know-whats-best-for-them-says-role-model-clijsters/#dcRWU4xiCqP8WWeq.99
Ostapenko and Kerber through to the semis following two really tight matches, despite the fact they were both straight sets.
WimbledonWestie
10-07-2018, 13:48
The rallies in that last Kerber game... I was out of breath just watching!
JAMES4578
10-07-2018, 13:53
Certainly dramatic in the closing stages between Kerber and Kasatkina , exciting stuff! Overall though Kerber was steadier than the Russian even if she is more explosive. Would rather her have Angie in final than Ostapenko.
Camilla Giorgi serving for the first set at 5-3.
Kiki Bertens won the first set against Julia Goerges.
JAMES4578
10-07-2018, 14:42
Seems like great play from Giorgi but likely Serena will step up, was watching more of Bertens/Georges. Serena has break in 2nd up 4-2 ,Georges did have break but Bertens back on serve at 3-4.
Good effort from Girogi but Serena too strong in the end taking decider 6-4. Georges broke again at end of 2nd and ran with 3rd 6-1.
RoastLamb
10-07-2018, 21:10
Ugh so sad to see Ms Bertens lose!!! Great match between Kerber and Kas. And even Serena was muted today. So not much noise all in all. YAY!
JAMES4578
12-07-2018, 13:36
Angelique Kerber first in final with 6-3,6-3 win but Ostapenko disappointing as her game became ragged (particularly in 2nd) , a lot of power but could not get right balance and the German's defence was strong. Got something going at end and even had bp for 4-5 from 1-5 but was not enough.
Bit of an anti climax though after yesterday! Glad Angie through. She's been my call for the title.
Bit of an anti climax though after yesterday! Glad Angie through. She's been my call for the title.
Really hope she can beat Serena!
JAMES4578
12-07-2018, 15:33
Serena through pretty comfortably 6-2, 6-4 and Georges had almost double no winners/unforced errors. Julia broke back at 5-3 with great pass but then wasn't great service game though Williams stepped it up. Whilst would like to see kerber take it will be tough if Serena near top form. Has great defence but will need to attack more. Whilst before tournament wasn't sure if Serena would be fit enough/in best off form certainly see her as favourite.
Really hope she can beat Serena!
Oh I think she can beat Serena, but the big question is will she beat her? She's done it before and her game is in pretty good shape so looking good I think.
Serena :sleepy:
agreeing with you guys , hope Kerber can do it !!!
( Serena's baby girl is adorably cute )
Come on Angie. Go! Go! Go!
lovetennis
14-07-2018, 15:51
Serena looking a bit outplayed at the moment.
JAMES4578
14-07-2018, 15:53
Kerber doing well as she takes first 6-3, however Serena making lot of errors-of course she may step up.
Come on Angie. Keep fighting. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
JAMES4578
14-07-2018, 16:17
Angie up set and 5-3 with chance to serve it out , really impressive with her defence and coming up with some great shots at right time. Putting Serena under pressure though she's not having best day. of course not over yet!
Please no great comeback by Serena.
:cheer::cheer::cheer:Well Done Angie!!! :thumbup:
JAMES4578
14-07-2018, 16:24
Angie does it,went from 30-0 to 30 all but strong at the end. Well done, a great performance!:clap::clap: Serena a bit off her game but still credit for reaching final!:clap:
lovetennis
14-07-2018, 16:25
Congrats to Angie. She played brilliantly:clap::clap::clap::clap:
:boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: :boogie::boogie: Congratulations Angie. :bravo: :trophy:
Fantastic result! So pleased for Angie and big congrats to her. As a tennis match and a final, not a classic by any means, but how wrong were the pundits. I backed Angie all along (no smugness here!!). Brilliant!
:cheer: Well done Care Bear! :clap: :clap:
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::cheer::cheer: :cheer::cheer:
Josephine
14-07-2018, 17:36
Also pleased for Angie because of the way the commentators wrote her off and concentrated on Serena making history. She didn't play any top players and it shows lack of true analysis from all the 'experts'. Wonder if Andy had picked the winner. ;)
Also pleased for Angie because of the way the commentators wrote her off and concentrated on Serena making history. She didn't play any top players and it shows lack of true analysis from all the 'experts'. Wonder if Andy had picked the winner. ;)
Not sure if Andy had picked the winner, but his mum sure did. She was interviewed on the Wimbledon Channel the other morning, and she definitely liked Angie's chances, and she knows a thing or two about tennis!
RoastLamb
14-07-2018, 21:49
Well done Angie! I was really happy to see her win because EVERYONE (I get American tv coverage) focused on Serena about 95% of the time. It's like they forgot she had a quality opponent. Also great to see Angie win her third GS - all she needs now is the French to complete her career GS.
so happy Angie won , not only a great player but she seems like a sweetheart !
Personally I was rooting for Serena. But I like Angie too so I'm happy for her. Serena was so emotional in her post match interview, you tell how much it means to her. I am desperate for her to break Margaret Court's record but I still think she can do it. Go Serena!
RoastLamb
17-07-2018, 13:18
Personally I was rooting for Serena. But I like Angie too so I'm happy for her. Serena was so emotional in her post match interview, you tell how much it means to her. I am desperate for her to break Margaret Court's record but I still think she can do it. Go Serena!
I noticed also that she did not immediately congratulate Angie like most runners-up do. Sue Barker had to prompt her.
I noticed also that she did not immediately congratulate Angie like most runners-up do. Sue Barker had to prompt her.
She also prompted Kevin to thank his team.
RoastLamb
18-07-2018, 15:41
She also prompted Kevin to thank his team.
:lol:
I noticed also that she did not immediately congratulate Angie like most runners-up do. Sue Barker had to prompt her.
Maybe not but she certainly did in private at the net.
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