WIMBLEDON 2021, 28/6 - 11/7. Main Thread & Mens Singles

[Sallydaisy]

:grass: :strawberry: :wimbrolly:

Wimbledon is back ... albeit with a few changes due to Covid restrictions.
50% capacity for the first 11 days and 100% for the 2 Final days.
All relevant information can be found on the Wimbledon website. (https://www.wimbledon.com/)

Here is the Mens Draw for 2021

[1] Djokovic SRB v WC Draper GBR
Q Barrios CHI v Anderson RSA
Seppi ITA v J.Sousa POR
Q Kudla USA v [30] Davidovich-Fokina ESP
[10] Garin CHI v Q Zapata ESP
Q Polmans AUS v Lu TPE
Martinez ESP v Travaglia ITA
Q O'Connell AUS v [28] Monfils FRA

[9] Schwartzmann ARG v Paire FRA
Cecchinato ITA v WC Broady GBR
Vesely CZE v Hanfmann GER
Fucsovics HUN v [19] Sinner ITA
[26] Fognini v Ramos-Vinolas ESP
Cuevas URU v Djere SRB
Harris RSA v Berankis LTU
Delbonis ARG v [5] Rublev RUS

[3] Tsitsipas GRE v Tiafoe USA
Carballes-Baena ESP v Pospisil CAN
Gerasimov BLR v WC Clarke GBR
McDonald USA v [25] Khachanov RUS
[22] Evans GBR v Lopez ESP
Lajovic SRB v Simon FRA
Q Zhang CHN v Q Hoang FRA
Korda USA v [15] De Minaur AUS

[10] Shapovalov CAN v Kohlschreiber GER
Herbert FRA v Andujar ESP
Q Otte GER v Q Rinderknech FRA
WC Murray GBR v [24] Basilashvili GEO
[27] Opelka USA v Koepfer GER
Kwon KOR v Q Masur GER
Bagnis ARG v Kecmanovic SRB
Millman AUS v [8] Bautista-Agut ESP

[7] Berretini ITA v Pella ARG
LL Zandschulp NED v Q Barrere FRA
Moutet FRA v Bedene SLO
Nishioka JPN v [28] Isner USA
[20] Karatsev RUS v Chardy FRA
Munar ESP v Ivashka BLR
Nishikori JPN v Popyrin AUS
Thompson AUS v [12] Ruud NOR

[16] Auger-Aliassime v Monteiro BRA
Tsonga FRA v Ymer SWE
Londero ARG v Mager ITA
Kyrgios AUS v [21] Humbert FRA
[32] Fritz USA v Q Nakashima USA
Johnson USA v Novak AUT
Sandgren USA v Gombos SVK
Q Griekspoor NED v [4] Zverev GER

[6] Federer SWI v Mannarino FRA
Gasquet FRA v Sugita JPN
Krajinovic SRB v WC Bolt AUS
Pouille FRA v [29] Norrie GBR
[23] Sonego ITA v P.Sousa POR
Galan COL v Coria ARG
Duckworth AUS v Albot MDA
Querrey USA v [11] Carreno-Busta

[14] Hurkacz POL v Musetti ITA
Ruusuvuori FIN v Giron USA
Kukushkin KAZ v Bublik KAZ
Verdasco ESP v [18] Dimitrov BUL
[32] Cilic CRO v Caruso ITA
Q Trungelleti BRA v Q Bonzi FRA
Paul USA v WC Alcaraz ESP
Struff GER v [2] Medvedev RUS


W: 2000, F: 1200, SF: 720, QF: 360, R16: 180, R32: 90, R64: 45, R128: 10

LINK TO DRAW ON WIMBLEDON WEBSITE UPDATED WITH RESULTS
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/index.html?event=MS

[Hawkeye]

Andy gets Basilashvili in round 1.

[exislander]

Jack Draper plays Djokovic Monday 1.30

[themass15]

Andy gets Basilashvili in round 1.

Could be worse

[suttontennis]

Who are the Britons playing? Men's draw:

(WC denotes wildcard, numbers denote seedings)

Jack Draper [WC] v Novak Djokovic (Srb) [1]

Liam Broady [WC] v Marco Cecchinato (Ita)

Jay Clarke [WC] v Egor Gerasimov (Blr)

Dan Evans [22] v Feliciano Lopez (Spa)

Andy Murray [WC] v Nikoloz Basilashvili (Geo)

Cameron Norrie [29] v Lucas Pouille (Fra)

Women's draw:

(WC denotes wildcard, numbers denote seedings)

Johanna Konta [27] v Katerina Siniakova (Cze)

Samantha Murray Shahan [WC] v Sorana Cirstea (Rou)

Emma Raducanu [WC] v Qualifier/Lucky loser

Francesca Jones [WC] v Coco Gauff (US) [20]

Heather Watson v Qualifier/Lucky loser

Harriet Dart [WC] v Elise Mertens (Bel) [13]

Jodie Burrage [WC] v Lauren Davis (US)

Katie Boulter [WC] v Qualifier/Lucky loser

no-one has got what you would say is an easy draw. Evans v Lopez looks a particularly slippery banana skin.

[JAMES4578]

Whilst pretty tough for Andy could have been worse draw, should he advance qualifier awaits. Very tough for Jack Draper but should be up for opening match on centre! Certainly a bit of a challenge for Dan! Johanna Konta in the same section as top seed Ash Barty, Should Heather win will face winner of Petra Kvitova and Sloane Stephens. Unfortunately defending champion Simona Halep withdrew before draw, still not recovered from calf injury.

Medvedev faces Jan Lennard Struff who beat him in Halle whilst the Halle winner Ugo Humbert drawn against Nick Kygrios.

[suttontennis]

Whilst pretty tough for Andy could have been worse draw, should he advance qualifier awaits. Very tough for Jack Draper but should be up for opening match on centre! Certainly a bit of a challenge for Dan! Johanna Konta in the same section as top seed Ash Barty, Should Heather win will face winner of Petra Kvitova and Sloane Stephens. Unfortunately defending champion Simona Halep withdrew before draw, still not recovered from calf injury.

Medvedev faces Jan Lennard Struff who beat him in Halle whilst the Halle winner Ugo Humbert drawn against Nick Kygrios.

Think any match is tough now for Andy. Not just the effort needed to win a match, but whether he recovers for the following match. AND, he's lost some the aura (same goes for Federer to a lesser extent), players are happy to take him on, especially the younger guys who hit the ball so hard.

[Jane]

Heard on the BBC lunchtime news that Andy plays on Monday, but I don't see on the Wimbledon website any OOP for Monday. Wonder where the Beeb get their info!! :confused:

[themass15]

Andy is in the top half of the draw so will play on Monday

[RosieBear]

Simply cannot wait for Monday. Any draw is absolutely fine. It's Wimbledon. It's Andy. There was a time when we thought we may never see him play anywhere again, nevermind the hallowed grass of SW19. It's going to be fun and immensely emotional :excited:

Jack v Novak to open will also be a blast, something the lad will never forget no matter what he goes on to do :excited:

Andy's first Wimbo since 2017, Wimbledon coming back after last year's crushing cancellation - what a high after so many recent lows :cheer:

[themass15]

Yes cannot believe it is here, so exciting

[lovetennis]

On tenterhooks now for the OOP on Sunday. I'm on Ct 1 so hoping for Andy, but would also like Dan v Feli. Whatever it turns out to be, it's Wimbledon again and will be fab

[Speedy Hawk]

Wimbledon!! I really missed it last year. Glad it back this year (even though I not going cos of covid). Look forward watching matches on TV.

Btw FTM and FTD for Wimbledon is up and ready.

[banskogirl]

Pretty exciting stuff! :yahoo:

What summers are made of :strawberry: and Andy! I hope Andy enjoys it and so do we!!

[HoopGirl]

It’s so hard to believe it has really been so long since he last played here!
It will be so emotional!

[patmoren]

If he can get through a couple of rounds it will be progress.

[lovetennis]

Andy on Centre, on Monday, 3rd match

[themass15]

Full order of play for Monday

https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

[Sallydaisy]

Andy on Centre, on Monday, 3rd match
Over the moon!!!

[Jan]

Over the moon!!!
So pleased for you and anyone else lucky enough to have tics for CC on Monday!!

[goldfish]

And you have Jack too Sally if you don’t mind putting up with Novak. Have a great day.

[Gary D]

So what's Basilashvili like on grass, - only got the 3rd round once. ? They've never played each other.

[themass15]

Reached the semi final in Halle and beat a couple of good players

[Rosalind]

Sissypants!! I'm beginning to think I jinx these players :help::help:

[cazza99]

A break down in the third. Nooo. Come on Tsitsy.

[JAMES4578]

Stefanos really in trouble now at 4-3 down- hoping he can somehow find way back!

[cazza99]

Noooooo. But well done Tiafoe. Hope Tiafoe can go a bit further now.

[JAMES4578]

Very disappointing, though looked it might be tough opener with Tiafoe. Still the American performed better on the day, hopefully Tsitsipas more comfortable on the grass in the future (was first match on the surface in 2 years)

[themass15]

So sad Stef lost today. I was at the match. The crowd were so behind Tiafoe. But no matches on grass caught up with him today.

[cazza99]

Well done to Liam Broady for winning in 3 sets :clap:

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday. https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule9.html

Dan is 1st on Court 2.

Francesa Jones is 3rd on Court 2

Cameron is 4th on Court 2.

Harriet Dart is 1st on Court 18

Jay Clarke continues his match 2nd on Court 17

Samantha Murray Sharan is 4th on Court 17

Emma Radecanu is 5th on Court 17.

[cazza99]

Dan might have beaten Lopez, but Lopez continues his increasing his record of the most consecutive grand slam appearances which is now 77. :clap: Federer, the previous record holder, only managed 65.

[exislander]

Upset of the day (so far) Alex de Minaur has gone out to young Seb Korda.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing for Alex though Seb Korda has had a few good wins on the grass.

[cazza99]

Andy's next openent hasn't hit the grass yet today. Otte and Rinderknech were tied at 9-9 in the fifth. The match is after Herbert and Andujar who have been playing over 4 hours and are just about to start the 5th.

[cazza99]

Otte and Rinderknech has just been put on Court 3. Players warming up.

[Speedy Hawk]

Hopefully we find out who Andy play next round today!

[banskogirl]

Hope Andy's next round isn't delayed because of it!

[Hawkeye]

They are so far behind now that I think they might well do.

[cazza99]

Otte vs Andy

[cazza99]

My live scoring on the Wimbledon site has stopped. What else is best to use?

[themass15]

Just search Wimbledon and the scores come up

[Hawkeye]

They are so far behind now that I think they might well do.wrong again... Last up on Centre tomorrow.

[exislander]

My live scoring on the Wimbledon site has stopped. What else is best to use?

TNNS is good

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule10.html

Katie Boulter 2nd on Centre,
Andy 3rd on Centre,
Dan 2nd on Court 1
Cameron 2nd on Court 2 (not before 12.30)
Liam 4th on 12
Emma 3rd on Court 18
Samantha 3rd on Court 17

GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES - SECOND ROUND

[cazza99]

They have finished all matches for Andy's half of the draw except for 2 and they are in Djokovic's eighth.

[themass15]

Normally dubs would start tomorrow but so many first round matches still to be played and some of them are scheduled third tomorrow

[exislander]

oop for Wednesday - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule10.html

Boulter 2nd on Centre,
Andy 3rd on Centre,
Dan 2nd on Court 1

GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES - SECOND ROUND



Liam 4th on 12

[cazza99]

Liam 4th on 12

Thanks, they had only put up centre and court 1 on the oop earlier.

[Sallydaisy]

Revised OOP to reflect carried over matches:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5FUKpbXEAIY1No?format=jpg&name=large


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5FUKppXoAUOoyo?format=jpg&name=large

[exislander]

Shapovalov gets walkover into round 3

[cazza99]

Shapolavov has a walkover over Andujar. He will play the winner of Andy and Otte in the third round.

[Sallydaisy]

Kyrgios v Humbert still going in their 5th set.
The Aussie is now serving at 6-7 and must hold or lose the match.

For anyone not aware the new rules are:-
In the 5th set they play until it is 12 games all (rather than 6 games all) to trigger a normal tie-break, winner is first to 7 with 2 clear points.

[Sallydaisy]

Kyrgios wins!!!
6'4, 4'6, 3'6, 6'1, 9'7

It's his first match in 15/16 months?
In the words of the man: "Not too bad for a part-time player,"
:lol:

[Sallydaisy]

Dimitrov d Verdasco ...
Nishioka d Isner in 5 sets. The handshake was comical - 15" difference in height.
:lol:

[JAMES4578]

Yes was quite entertaining between Kygrios and Humbert, Nick repeating his win from the Australian Open. The Halle winner may rue letting the 4th get away from him last night. Certainly was good win for Nishioka over Isner,contrasting styles!

[Sallydaisy]

There are now 4 Brits in action and most on BBC somewhere.
How to follow all this??? (Norrie has already won his R1 match today)
Evo, Broady, Boulter and Raducanu. Andy to come!!!
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Thursday 1st July - full OOP not yet released.

CENTRE COURT
Barty vs Blinkova
Vesnina vs Gauff
Federer vs Gasquet

COURT ONE
Bolt vs Norrie
Alcaraz vs Medvedev
Azarenka vs Cirstea

[Sallydaisy]

Brits in action on Thursday:-
Cameron Norrie vs Alex Bolt 13:00 C1
Emma Raducanu vs Marketa Vondrousova 4th after 11:00 C18
Dart/Watson vs Kanepi/Zhang 11:00 C4
Johnson/Matusevich vs de Minaur/Reid 11:00 C10
Broady/Burrage vs Kuzmova/Rus 2nd C6
O'Mara/Nys vs Behar/Escobar 2nd C11
Moore/Silva vs Siegemund/Zvonareva 3rd C4
Skupskis vs Broady/Peniston 4th C4
Glasspool/Heliovaara vs Koolhof/Rojer 4th C7
Parker/Ward vs Bambridge/Inglot 4th C14
Clarke/Copil vs Daniell/Oswald 5th C4
Bains/Murray Sharan vs Gracheva/Kalashnikova 5th C7

[Sallydaisy]

Anyone with Centre Court tickets for Friday is in for a British tennis fest!!!
Djokovic is bumped to Court 1.

CENTRE COURT - starting 13.30
Jabeur vs Muguruza
Evans vs Korda
Shapovalov vs Murray

COURT ONE - starting 13.00
Samsonova vs Stephens
Djokovic vs Kudla
Mertens vs Keys

[Jan]

Anyone with Centre Court tickets for Friday is in for a British tennis fest!!!
Djokovic is bumped to Court 1.

CENTRE COURT - starting 13.30
Jabeur vs Muguruza
Evans vs Korda
Shapovalov vs Murray

COURT ONE - starting 13.00
Samsonova vs Stephens
Djokovic vs Kudla
Mertens vs Keys
:shocked::laugh:
Fab ticket to have!!!

[RosieBear]

Definitely. Very envious of anyone with a CC ticket tomorrow. Ons Jabeur v Mugu a very nice warm up to Brit fest as well.

[Sallydaisy]

Federer v Gasquet have just started on Centre Court (BBC1).
*warning*
Commies are Bouncy and Bobo.
:fingersear: :red devil: :help: :big grin: :getcoat:

[Teresa]

I see Gasquet is bottling it as usual. I must find my Voodoo Doll again.

[Sallydaisy]

Saturday 3rd July - main court OOPs

CENTRE COURT, from 13.30
[20] Gauff v Juvan
[6] Federer v [29] Norrie
[1] Barty v Siniakova

COURT ONE, from 13.00
WC Raducanu v Cirstea
Kyrgios v [12] Auger-Aliassime
[2] Medvedev v [32] Cilic

[Sallydaisy]

Full OOP for Saturday 3rd July - quite a few Brit's in doubles action on the schedule. However, a lot of rain is forecast across southern England today so there's likely to be disruption and changes.

https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

[suttontennis]

I see Gasquet is bottling it as usual. I must find my Voodoo Doll again.

Yes, bottling it, right.

[Sallydaisy]

No play on the outside courts at Wimbledon until 12.30pm today.
BBC2 are showing Dart/Salisbury v Watson/Kontinen doubles from yesterday.
:wimbrolly:
:wimbrolly:

[Sallydaisy]

No play on the outside courts at Wimbledon until 12.30pm today.
BBC2 are showing Dart/Salisbury v Watson/Kontinen doubles from yesterday.
:wimbrolly:
:wimbrolly:

Covers coming off, play around 13.15?

[RosieBear]

Daniil Medvedev in bother - 2 sets to love down against an in form Cilic and looking flat. Come on Daniil! :cheer:

[themass15]

Cilic drives me mad with that ball bouncing. Agreed come on Daniil!

[Sallydaisy]

Medvedev has levelled the match at 2-2 and is a break up in the 5th set.

[Sallydaisy]

Meddybear is 5-0 up in the 5th, serving for the match ...
... and mucks about so Cilic breaks.
:lol:
Cilic 1-5, serving to stay in the match.

[RosieBear]

Daniil wins a crazy match, coming back from 2 sets down for the first time in his career. Cilic really hit the wall in the 3rd. I do love the whacky Russian, pleased he found a way.

[Sallydaisy]

Well, that's the #2 seed through in a strange style.
Hey ho.

[Sallydaisy]

MENS SINGLES - Last 16 in Round 4 (for play on Monday)

[1] Djokovic vs. [17] GarÃ*n
Fucsovics vs. [5] Rublev
[25] Khachanov vs. Korda
[10] Shapovalov vs. [8] Bautista Agut

[7] Berrettini vs. Ivashka
[16] Auger-Aliassime vs. [4] Zverev
[6] Federer vs. [23] Sonego
[14] Hurkacz vs. [2] Medvedev

[cazza99]

oop for Monday

https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

[Sallydaisy]

OOP on SHOWCOURTS, Monday 5th July:

CENTRE COURT - play starts 13.30
Djokovic vs Garin
Gauff vs Kerber
Federer vs Sonego

COURT ONE - play starts 13.00
Barty vs Krejcikova
Auger-Aliassime vs Zverev
Raducanu vs Tomljanovic

I think I'd rather be on Court 1 if I had tickets ...

[suttontennis]

Tickets available for Monday

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for Monday 5th July:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5ZjmHRVIAA_gh3?format=jpg&name=small

[Sallydaisy]

Tickets available for Monday
See this thread regarding updates on tickets.
Wimbledon have announced that it'll be 100% capacity from the 1/4 Finals onwards.
However, this applies to show courts only and capacity across the rest of the Grounds will be reduced according to the number of courts in play.

https://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?4938-WIMBLEDON-2021-Tickets-thread-LTA-Ballot-not&p=299511#post299511

[Sallydaisy]

First man through to the QF is Berretini who beat Ivaska 6'4, 6'3, 6'1.
The Italian has really come into form ...

Khachanov leads Korda 3'6, 6'4, 6'3 and it's on serve in the 4th at *1'2
Rublev v Fucsovics has just started on Court 2.



MENS SINGLES - Last 16 in Round 4 (for play on Monday)

[1] Djokovic vs. [17] GarÃ*n
Fucsovics vs. [5] Rublev
[25] Khachanov vs. Korda
[10] Shapovalov vs. [8] Bautista Agut

[7] Berrettini vs. Ivashka
[16] Auger-Aliassime vs. [4] Zverev
[6] Federer vs. [23] Sonego
[14] Hurkacz vs. [2] Medvedev

[Sallydaisy]

Denis (the Menace) v Bautista-Agut (RobbieBats per Brad Gilbert) has just started.
Being shown on BBC Red button = channel 601 on Freeview (saves time to key in numbers)

[Sallydaisy]

Shapstick takes the first set 6'1 over Robbie Bats.

[Sallydaisy]

Korda has fought back to take it into a 5th set against Khachanov
3-3 in the decider so far with Korda serving next.

The Russian breaks, now serving at *4-3 up.
Korda breaks back. 4-4

[Sallydaisy]

Rublev v Fucsovics now 1-1 after the 5th seeded Russian took the 2nd set.
DJokovic took 23 minutes to take the first set against Garin.

[Sallydaisy]

Korda has fought back to take it into a 5th set against Khachanov
3-3 in the decider so far with Korda serving next.

The Russian breaks, now serving at *4-3 up.
Korda breaks back. 4-4

And another break ... so Khachanov will serve for the match at *5-4.

[Sallydaisy]

Rain has started at Wimbledon, matches playing on for now.

[Sallydaisy]

And another break ... so Khachanov will serve for the match at *5-4.
Break, break and Khachanov has another chance to serve for the match at *6-5.
Korda is limping slightly.

[Sallydaisy]

Break, break and Khachanov has another chance to serve for the match at *6-5.

Crumbs, it's now 7-7!
Korda *30-15 ... can he hold serve?
It's his 21st birthday today - it'd be some present if he made it into the QF.

Korda holds for 8-7. KK to serve to stay IN the match.
:wimcry:

[Sallydaisy]

:lol:

8-8. Now they've both decided to hold their serves.


If it reaches 12-12 they then go to a tie-break 7.

[Sallydaisy]

Yet another break - 13 in total in this set!
Khachanov *9-8 in the decider and his 4th chance to take the match.

[cazza99]

They have got this match on BBC2 now but a few points behind. Having to watch it on the red button to get it live.

[Sallydaisy]

Finally!!!

Karen Khachanov d Seb Korda in 5 hard fought sets.
3'6, 6'4, 6'3, 5'7, 10'8.
:pillows:

Well done to both of them for a heck of a tussle, the Court 18 spectators really got their moneys' worth today!
:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

They have got this match on BBC2 now but a few points behind. Having to watch it on the red button to get it live.
It's a bit of a pain isn't it?
Shame for Seb to lose on his birthday but he's played valiantly for 4 matches.

[Sallydaisy]

Other matches ...
Shapstick has just beaten Robbie Bats 6'1, 6'3, 7'5

Rublev v Fucsovics is now 2-2 with the Hungarian 'leading' 6'3, 4'6, 4'6, 6'0.

Djoko leads Garin 6'2, 6'4, 4'1 ... that looks to be a one way street.

[Sallydaisy]

Djoko leads Garin 6'2, 6'4, 4'1 ... that looks to be a one way street.
And the Serb is through to the QFs 6'2, 6'4, 6'2.
Next on Centre is Gauff v Kerber - could be a cracker!

[Sallydaisy]

Marton Fucsovics d [5] Andrey Rublev 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3

[Sallydaisy]

Court 1: Zverev was 4-2 up in the 1set set but FAA has broken back and the German will serve at *4-5 to stay in the set.

Following this match closely as until it's over we can't see Raducanu v Tomljanovic
:flowers:

[Sallydaisy]

FAA takes the first set 6'4. Too many errors from Zverev when serving to stay in it.

[Sallydaisy]

FAA takes the 2nd set 7'6(6) ... Zverev has a lot to do if he wants to be in the QF.
Props to FAA who is finding a way to keep the 4th seed at bay.

[RosieBear]

Sascha took the 3rd 6-3 and is up a break (4-2) in the 4th. Looks like it's going the distance. Groan.

[Jan]

So annoying - I have a meeting at 8pm.
Also, Ash Barty finished her match hours ago - surely fairer to schedule women's matches first as they have to come back tomorrow.

[cazza99]

I guess it will be a night match tonight on Court 1.

[Hawkeye]

FA-A beats Zverev, just Fed's procession against Sonego to go tonight, but Medvedev v. Hurkacz is carried over to tomorrow.

[RosieBear]

Poor Sascha, beating himself with the yips again in the decider :sad: 20 DFs :facepalm: He really needs to solve that issue or he'll end up the nearly man like Dimi :sad:

Ah well, time for the match we've all been waiting for - go Emma! :GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

It became a good contest betweem FAA and Sascha but Zverev faltered at crucial moments, had a break in the first two sets and his delivery does not always serve him well. Still a great win for Felix who took his chance! Shapovalov very convincing over Bautusta Agut! Certainly some battle with Khachanov overcoming Korda, though would have preferred it to go other way. Pretty straightforward for Djokovic and Federer.

[RoastLamb]

Incredibly HAPPY for Denis and Felix!!! What an amazing day for Canadian sport never mind tennis!!!
:strawberry::wimcry::wimbly::thumbup::clap::dance:

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for Tuesday 6th July: https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

[Sallydaisy]

Play suspended due to rain; it's forecast to be showery until later afternoon.
So, probably only play will be on CC and C1 until it's safe to open up the outside courts.

[Sallydaisy]

No play on all outside courts before 1230 BST

I'm off to have my wig trimmed and coloured and hope to be back
by 15.00 for most of the Centre Court action.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8b/dd/60/8bdd60a156eaaaddf3743b7adbdbdc65.jpg

[cazza99]

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

[banskogirl]

Incredibly HAPPY for Denis and Felix!!! What an amazing day for Canadian sport never mind tennis!!!
:strawberry::wimcry::wimbly::thumbup::clap::dance:

They both seem like lovely guys :) and Denis was so nice about Andy.

[Hawkeye]

Shapovalov gets the first set against Khachanov, but is a double break down in the second set.

Nole was 5-0 up, but Fucsovics has since held and broken back, so it is 5-2*.

[Hawkeye]

One set all on Court 1, and Nole took the first set 6-3.

[Sallydaisy]

Shapovalov is into the SF!!!
:dance:

Thrilling match, great tennis to watch.
He wins in 5 sets over Khachanov.
6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4

In the Semi he'll be up against Djoko.

[Jan]

I just love his backhand!!!!

[RoastLamb]

So HAPPY for DENIS!!! Canada is so proud. Wow what a match. Too bad he gets Djoko next tho'...

:strawberry::wimbly::wimcry::yahoo::knight::clap:: cheer::swingin::bravo:

Don't think Felix will even get a set off Matteo but still, two Canucks on court one in one day - FANTASTIC!!!

[exislander]

Hubie is 2 sets up!!

[Hawkeye]

Still having a wee chortle at all the squealing when Roger shanked that volley in the tie break!

[Teresa]

Guess who is rapidly becoming my second favourite player……………..

[Hawkeye]

Bagelled!

[Teresa]

A bagel to end. I shall savour it.

[Sallydaisy]

A bagel to end. I shall savour it.
Did you invest in a pin factory?????
;)

Roger Federer is out of Wimbledon, losing emphatically to Hubert Hurkacz. The 18th seed Polish player is through to his first ever Slam Semi-Final with a scoreline of 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0. One heck of an achievement.
:wimberry:

[Teresa]

Me and my voodoo doll have been working very hard. It’s my second favourite Federer match. London 2012 is obviously my favourite:grass:

[clancy]

Wow, enjoyed that (although shocked at the 3rd set score line)!

[Sallydaisy]

1-1 sets for Berry v FAA, on serve in the 3rd.
Likely to go the distance.

[Hawkeye]

Berretini breaks in game 12 to take the third set.

[cazza99]

I want Berrttini to win as I have him in my TFF team and in my bracket. But happy if Felix wins too.

Berrettini is going out with Tomljanovic by the way..

[cazza99]

A nice interview of Berretini and Tomljanovic together - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ6uK1rS-Lw

[Hawkeye]

Berretini gets an early break in the 4th set.

[Hawkeye]

Berretini closes it out.

Semis are Hurkacz v. Berretini and Djokovic v. Shapovalov.

[Sallydaisy]

A nice interview of Berretini and Tomljanovic together - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ6uK1rS-Lw
Felix has a girlfriend who is the cousin of Tomljanovic.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule18.html

[banskogirl]

Berretini closes it out.

Semis are Hurkacz v. Berretini and Djokovic v. Shapovalov.

I wonder if anyone guessed that on TFF dream team?

[Hawkeye]

Not really, cazza and I have 2 out of 4, Nole and Berretini.

[cazza99]

I guessed Berrettini vs Djokovic for final in other comps.

[RosieBear]

oop for Thursday - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule18.html

Joe and Ram clashing with Barty/Kerber, groooaaan :sad::sad::sad:

[banskogirl]

I wonder if anyone guessed that on TFF dream team?

I was thinking maybe some of the other teams, not us. Will have a look later.

[Hawkeye]

Best I saw was people with 3 semi-finalists, no-one had Hurkacz.

[RoastLamb]

Well I don't think anyone is beating Djokovic. Berrettini might take a set off him but even that's debatable. But Hubert is a wild card - who knows what he could do!

[themass15]

Although Berrettini won yesterday, I didn't think he played as well so Hurcacz definitely has a good chance of making final. Could Denis cause a major upset?

[Jan]

Although Berrettini won yesterday, I didn't think he played as well so Hurcacz definitely has a good chance of making final. Could Denis cause a major upset?
I hope so!!!

[themass15]

I have spoken to loads of different people at Wimbledon this year and I have yet to find someone who likes Djokovic.

[Jan]

Soo many matches to try and keep an eye on this morning! It's another multiple-windows morning!!!

[JAMES4578]

Shapovalov v Khachanov was certainly the best quarter, hopefully Denis will rise to the ocassion but think limited chance of beating Djokovic. Would prefer Hurkacz to come through in the other semi after big win (Though Federer was very much below par), might be tough with Berrettini though.

[banskogirl]

Well I don't think anyone is beating Djokovic. Berrettini might take a set off him but even that's debatable. But Hubert is a wild card - who knows what he could do!


I hope so!!!


Although Berrettini won yesterday, I didn't think he played as well so Hurcacz definitely has a good chance of making final. Could Denis cause a major upset?

Hoping, but not too hopeful!

[Sallydaisy]

I'd love it to be Shapovalov v Hurkacz but doubt that'll happen!

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule19.html

[Genbrit]

I'd love it to be Shapovalov v Hurkacz but doubt that'll happen!

Me too!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Berretini showing some form in this Semi-Final.
He's taken the first set 6'3 and is 2-0 up in the 2nd after an early break of serve.

[JAMES4578]

Now 4-0 with Hurkacz struggling,Hubert somewhat disappointing but Berrettini certainly playing well.

[Sallydaisy]

Ouch! Feel a bit sorry for Hubert after that bagel in the 2nd set.
Berretini on the march ..... 6'3, 6'0.

[JAMES4578]

Hurkacz gets some inspiration and takes the 3rd on the breaker 7-3, hopefully can stay competitive in the 4th!

[Sallydaisy]

Game on!!!
:pillows:

[Hawkeye]

Berretini prevails, 6-4 in the fourth.

[clancy]

No mention of his opponent in the chat, which I feel was somewhat dis-courteous.

[Sallydaisy]

Did Berretini thank the spectators for cheering him on?
:flowers:
He definitely didn't mention Hurkacz.

[Sallydaisy]

Meanwhile, Shapo has broken Djoko and held for a 4-2 lead in the first set.
But then that's happened already this week only for the Serb to find a way to win.

[Sallydaisy]

Meanwhile, Shapo has broken Djoko and held for a 4-2 lead in the first set.
But then that's happened already this week only for the Serb to find a way to win.
So, Shapo 4-2, hold by Djo for 4-3, 5-3, 5-4 and Denis is serving for the first set ...

[Sallydaisy]

So, Shapo 4-2, hold by Djo for 4-3, 5-3, 5-4 and Denis is serving for the first set ...
And Djokovic breaks. C'mon Denis!

[Jane]

tb - Go Shapo!!:thumbup:

[Jane]

First set to the Serb!!:sad:

[Jan]

Sigh

[JAMES4578]

Strong start from Denis but unfortunately unable to serve it out and 2nd best in the Breaker,hopefully will keep fighting though.

[Sallydaisy]

Djokovic wins 7'6, 7'5, 7'5.
Tedious.

[Jan]

Afraid I stopped watching after the second set and enjoyed some wheelchair doubles!

[RosieBear]

Poor Hubie. Managed to get the 3rd against run of play but looked like a rabbit in the headlights most of the time.

Stinging loss for Denis, but incredible champions like Novak know how to edge tight matches. DS is one special talent and his game is perfect for grass. Plus time on his side. Definitely think he'll win it one day.

Puts Andy's encounter with Denis into perspective
It's taken Djokovic to (just about) stop him. Andy did very well to make it respectable given he was exhausted going into it and had so much time away.

Hope Novak wins Sunday. Serial winner, I think he's awesome. Would love him to get the 20th.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing Shapovalov did not take a set but he did not really capitalise on some of the chances, though obviously Djokovic often steps up under pressure. However thought it was good quality for a straight sets semi.

[RoastLamb]

Not remotely surprised that Denis didn't even win a set - altho' he had so many chances. This is what Djokovic does time and time again. Still, kudos to Denis - and Felix - for getting so far. Bodes well for 2022 methinks.

And at least there'll be some tasty eye candy on display at the Sunday final - when was the last time that happened? :lol: I hope Matteo can at least take a set or two off him. Golden slam is on its way for Djoko.

[RoastLamb]

Disappointing Shapovalov did not take a set but he did not really capitalise on some of the chances, though obviously Djokovic often steps up under pressure. However thought it was good quality for a straight sets semi.

I also don't think Djoko was playing his A game - he's like a cat toying with a mouse. Ugh!

[banskogirl]

Ugh is the word! Can’t stomach watching Nole. There were so many points on Denis’ racket and he threw them away.

[Genbrit]

Ugh is the word! Can’t stomach watching Nole. There were so many points on Denis’ racket and he threw them away.

Exactly, double ugh!!!

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

[themass15]

Poor Hubie. Managed to get the 3rd against run of play but looked like a rabbit in the headlights most of the time.

Stinging loss for Denis, but incredible champions like Novak know how to edge tight matches. DS is one special talent and his game is perfect for grass. Plus time on his side. Definitely think he'll win it one day.

Puts Andy's encounter with Denis into perspective
It's taken Djokovic to (just about) stop him. Andy did very well to make it respectable given he was exhausted going into it and had so much time away.

Hope Novak wins Sunday. Serial winner, I think he's awesome. Would love him to get the 20th.

Not me, Berrettini all the way but will be routing for England in the football!!!

[Big Al]

Not me, Berrettini all the way but will be routing for England in the football!!!

Famous Andy quote comes to mind

[Hawkeye]

I hope England get routed in the final too!

[Sallydaisy]

There's some rain in SW19 so Mr Wimbledon has tweeted:
No play on all outside courts before 1200 BST

[Rosalind]

Heart- Matteo
Head- :crying:

[Sallydaisy]

I can't remember the last time I didn't want to watch a Wimbledon Mens Final.
But (sorry to those who DO support him) I'm not in the mood to watch Djoko today.

Good Luck Berretini!!!
:thumbup:

It's high time that the upcoming players made their mark and so far it ain't happening apart from Thiem winning the USO.

[Rosalind]

You can't make daft mistakes with Novak, Matteo! He's not going to give it to you!

[Speedy Hawk]

I expect Nole win easy peasy 3 sets. Only person can push him is Shap. Scoreline make it looks easier than it is. Shame Shap couldn't take break points. I don't expect Berretini do much.

[JAMES4578]

Berrettini was fairly poor initially (after Djokovic also showed some tension) but has now got going , recovered from 2-5 to 5 all!

[Jane]

I'm with the Italians today - wherever they are!!! :cauldron: :rolling:

[Jane]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[exislander]

Set to the Italian 7-6!

[Speedy Hawk]

I admit I am wrong about Berrettini. I was expecting Nole win easy peasy 3 sets. Berrettini win 1st set.

[JAMES4578]

Berrettin certainly turned it on and Djokovic could not find the answers ,however long way to go!

[Rosalind]

Update heart Matteo. Head says Matteo could do this.

[themass15]

Unfortunately going the other way now

[Jane]

One set all

[JAMES4578]

Djokovic takes 2nd but still some surprising errors and could have closed it out earlier, 3rd could still be interesting.

[Mickey]

Is anyone else getting absolutely fed up with Andrew Castle and his rubbish commentary. He’s driving me mad.

[exislander]

Is anyone else getting absolutely fed up with Andrew Castle and his rubbish commentary. He’s driving me mad.

Could be worse, could be John Inverdale!

[Speedy Hawk]

I hope Berrettini keep up in 3rd set and win it. Not make same mistake like 2nd at beginning.

[Speedy Hawk]

Why did I say above???? Now Berrettini get broken again. *sigh*

[Rosalind]

Could be worse, could be John Inverdale!

Yes John Imbecile is worse. At least Bouncey has picked up a racket but there is something extremely annoying about him. It's like he's always trying to be one of the cool guys but really isn't.

[Teresa]

There was only ever going to be one outcome. Very depressing.

[Jan]

Sigh

[Rosalind]

There was only ever going to be one outcome. Very depressing.

Too many mistakes from Matteo but much more competitive than I had expected.

[JAMES4578]

One break enough in the 3rd as Djokovic takes it 6-4, not really vintage form but looks he will continue to have the upper hand l with Berrettini being lulled into errors in many of the important points. (unless the Italian produces something special)

[Rosalind]

Is it my imagination or is there more support for Novak than usual?

[exislander]

Matteo is closer than anyone else.

[Jan]

But sadly not close enough

[Rosalind]

Federer needs to take GOAT off his shoes.

[JAMES4578]

Djokovic takes it 6-3 in the 4th and certainly stepped it up to derail any Berrettini fightback, certainly a great achievement to earn 20th slam along with Federer and Nadal. Fair to say he will surpass them! Credit to Matteo for his efforts and putting Nole under some pressure but ultimately the word no1 was not to be denied. Whilst predictable it was a competitive mach.

[RosieBear]

Absolutely fantastic! What a champion :clap::clap::clap: Matteo did himself proud in maiden slam final tho feel he got his set because Novak faltered. Once Djoko settled there was only one winner. I think he's incredible - best all round athlete in any sport. Fed and Rafa will be sick as pigs, they know Novak will only pull further away as he becomes undisputed goat.

[Teresa]

Is it my imagination or is there more support for Novak than usual?

I suspect that was because yesterday Italians were seen as the enemy…………….

[themass15]

I think it was more out of respect. Love him or hate him, one has to recognise he is now the GOAT.

[suttontennis]

Is it my imagination or is there more support for Novak than usual?

perhaps it's the typically British thing of finally getting to appreciate the talent. Undoubtedly he can be annoying, but which tennis player isn't. I can't think of one tennis player who doesn't have his faults on court. Even Del Potro who is the closest thing in my eyes to a gentleman on court, sometimes plays up his 'injuries' to get sympathy.
I think Novak's opponents get the support because people just want to see close matches.

[Hawkeye]

I think that, along the lines of what sutton was saying, the crowd have woken up to the fact that Novak will eclipse their darling Roger's achievements and are coming around to the fact that they are watching something that is unlikely to ever be surpassed.