Wimbledon 1-14 July 2024 - Main thread

[cazza99]

Wimbledon 2024.

Will keep this thread on Andy Rules for now but if Andy pulls out it will be moved to Tour Tennis.

The draw is out this Friday.

[Hawkeye]

Andy is still in the draw, and gets Machac.

[Jane]

He has lost to Machac twice this year, but lets hope he can beat him on grass.

[exislander]

http s://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cy94yz9ellvo

Some interesting matches for 1st round.
I will be surprised if Andy does attempt a best of 5 singles at this point in his recovery. I really would rather see him play with his brother in the Wimbledon Doubles for the first - and last - time.

[JAMES4578]

I would rather Andy just play Doubles too but may still give it a go. Machac would be potentially be a tricky one, not one of the toughest draws though.

[clancy]

Really not wanting Andy to play with the possibility of a 5 sets match so whilst I know it won't be his preference, sometimes needs must and hope he opts for doubles with Jamie. x

[themass15]

Much more sensible

[Nessie]

Agree, just the doubles seems like the better option!

[Guerkins2]

I totally agree

[Speedy Hawk]

Doubles would be better than singles for him since it doesn't push you as hard like singles does and shorter number of sets too.

[HoopGirl]

It’s a bonkers thing to do. Can’t see how he can do it - but you never know with Andy

[Genbrit]

I hope he stays with doubles. What if he plays singles and something happens to stop him playing doubles.

Also think playing with Jamie for his potentially last match(es) at Wimbledon would be great.

Who knows what will happen. Andy never fails to surprise us.

[clancy]

Good to see Andy out and about at Wimbledon. But will he be sensible? me thinks not! We are all behind him whatever. x

[cazza99]

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

[pabbers]

Can he pull out of singles.... presumably citing injury.... yet still play doubles? Hopefully they'd make an exception if it's not allowed.

[cazza99]

Well they kept a wild card for doubles for him knowing he may pull out of singles.

[cazza99]

Intesting article on Lajal, who has just been beaten by Alcaraz in the first round.

h ttps://www.atptour.com/en/news/lajal-wimbledon-2024-feature

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - h ttps://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule9.html

Lots of brits scheduled for action including the top 5 UK men and top 2 UK women.

Andy is currently scheduled 3rd on Centre, but still no news on whether he is playing.

[cazza99]

BBC have just said that Andy will make a decision in the morning as to whether he will play. A match thread has been set up just in case Andy does play.

[cazza99]

Paul Jubb has won his first set against Seyboth Wild 6-1.

Not so good for Billy Harris who is a break down in his first set.

[Hawkeye]

Jubb 2 sets and a break up.

[Sallydaisy]

Seyboth Wild took sets 3 and 4 by 7'6(6), 6'4.

Jubb now serving at *3-5 in the 5th to stay in the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Jubb held. SW to serve for the match at *5-4 in the 5th.

[Sallydaisy]

Jubb out.
Seyboth Wild took the 5th set, and match, 7'5.

Searle v Giron has just started.
Draper v Ymer will start shortly on Centre.

[exislander]

Fearnley through in 3 sets - marathon tiebreak in 3rd!

[cazza99]

Wednesday oop - h ttps://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule10.html

Emma 3rd on Court 1.

At time of posting only oop for Centre and Court 1 shown.

[Sallydaisy]

Evo has to finish his match after darkness interrupted play last night.
He's a set down at the moment and 3-3 in the 2nd.

[Sallydaisy]

Well done Cam and Jack for making it to R2!

[JAMES4578]

Tough for Jack but convincing enough in the 5th,well done! Good for Cameron too but they will play each other next! A good win for Fearnley but a real step with Djokovic in the 2nd Round! pity for Jubb. Big upset with Rublev going down in 4 sets to 122nd ranked Argentinian Comesana.

[exislander]

Heard a moment ago - Andy to play mixed doubles with Emma!

[Jane]

Yep - saw it on the Wimby website. Great news!

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully Andy can play both, would be entertaining with Andy/Emma mind you.

[Hawkeye]

Andy and Jamie third on Centre tomorrow.

[Hawkeye]

Draper v. Norrie and Boulter v. Dart both on Court 1.

[themass15]

And I'm on Court 1 which, apart from Andy & Jamie, has a much better OOP. Got fantastic seats too

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - h ttps://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule11.html

Only Centre and Court 1 up on oop at time of posting

[Nessie]

We’re on court 1 tomorrow too - all brits and then out on the hill for Andy/Jamie!

[Hawkeye]

Andy and Emma will play Zhang/Arevalo.

[exislander]

Fearnley played extremely well against Novak although losing in 4 sets.

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - h ttps://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule12.html

Emma second on Centre

Sonay 3rd on Court 1

[Hawkeye]

Norrie beats Draper, continuing the #2 beating the #1 trend.

[JAMES4578]

Fearnley certainly gave Djokovic a bit to think about, pity for Jack but the best Norrie has played for a while.

[Sallydaisy]

Rain has stopped play on the outside courts.

Dimitrov has just beaten Monfils so the next match on
Court 1 will be Sonay Kartal v Coco Gauff.

Alcaraz has just won the 4th set to level the match against Tiafoe.

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - h ttps://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule13.html

Cameron vs Zverev - 1st on Centre 1.30 pm

Harriet vs Wang - 1st on Court 2 - 11 am

Andy/Emma vs Arevalo/Zhang - 4th on Court 1 - 6.30 pm approx

[JAMES4578]

Tough for Alcaraz,Tiafoe certainly had shot but Carlos found a way and strong in decider.

[suttontennis]

Novak beats Rune easily but not satisfied with that, berates the crowd for their 'Ruuuuune' shouts, claiming they were booing him. Which is bound to endear him even less to the Centre Court crowd.
Plays De Minaur next and the CC are bound to be supporting the Aussie due to the Katie connection.
In a way I'd like Novak to win, as it might speed up his retirement then we will be done with his constant 'why does everyone take an instant dislike to me' (because it saves time)

[Sallydaisy]

Wet weather really messing up the schedule at Wimbledon today ...
All boys singles, junior doubles and womens' wheelchair events cancelled.
Yet to know about Mens and Ladies Doubles matches ...

[cazza99]

The mixed doubles final has been moved from Thursday to Sunday. The Ladies doubles final is moved from Sunday to Saturday.

[Sallydaisy]

All matches cancelled for today. 10.30am start planned for Wednesday 10th July.

[JAMES4578]

Pity Sinner is out losing a 5 set battle to Medvedev, seems he was not that well though. Wil face Alcaraz who recovered from a set and a break down to get the better of Tommy Paul in 4. First set was very long! Do not think De Minaur has a great chance against Djokovic (even with crowd on side) and would not be really be the toughest semi against Fritz or Musetti. Weather really was horrendous today!

[suttontennis]

Novak gets a w/o into the SF as De Minaur withdraws. Booo

[cazza99]

Oh no, poor Alex. A 3-6 week recovery too.

[JAMES4578]

Great pity for Alex though did wonder after the Fils match, another break for Djokovic!

[Speedy Hawk]

It is shame about Centre Court losing their QF match and I understand it very disappointing for people paid ticket to see match but not get it. I am glad Wimbledon keep their Court 1 QF on Court 1 and not move it to Centre Court because that would be unfair. It no win situation anyway.

[Jan]

Please can someone just beat Djoko?

[JAMES4578]

somehow do not think it will be Musetti ,though entertaining match with Fritz which he took 6-1 in the 5th.

[themass15]

Lucky enough to be on Court 1 yesterday and see that match. Musetti plays beautiful tennis. What a time Italy is having at Wimbledon singles this year, puts UK to shame

[cazza99]

I wonder if the audience will be shouting Mooooooooosetti in Musetti's semi with Djokovic?

[Speedy Hawk]

LOL I mentioned that to Dad yesterday if they going do Mooooooosetti today. Besides with Rune thing fans did that all his matches long before vs Nole anyway so it not Booooo like he thinks.

[JAMES4578]

Musetti certainly has flair and good to watch, put Djokovic under more pressure in the 2nd but had to take the breaker, in the end straight sets for the Serb though some long games. Was not the best start from Alcaraz (first serves in only 48% in the 1st)but gradually gained control from Medvedev and was fairly convincing in the end, taking it 6-4 in the 4th. so not that surprising it is a repeat of last year's final.

[cazza99]

Hewitt is trying for his first Wimbledon wheelchair singles title at the moment.

England vs Spain.

[cazza99]

Hewitt won in 2 sets. :clap: England beat Spain :lol:

[JAMES4578]

I think representing GB on this occasion. Anyway great performance from Alfie, exchanged a few breaks at the start but Hewitt son became fairly dominant against the player who pit out da in the semis. Great stuff , 1st Wimbledon singles title and 9th Slam:cheer::cheer:

[Speedy Hawk]

Well done Hewitt! Hopefully his results is good luck for England beat Spain later today LOL.

Anyway I am glad he won.

[cazza99]

Hewitt also now has the career grand slam having won each grand slam at least once during his career.

[Jan]

Fabulous win for Alfie! :GBflag::bravo:
Am hoping for a Spanish victory this afternoon though!

[JAMES4578]

Some performance from Alcaraz to retain the title in straight sets 6-2,6-2,7-6(7-4) . Tightened up at 5-4 40-0 but still got the job done. Expected a closer match and Djokovic was below par initially (though breaking in 14 minute first game gave defending champion momentum),carlos though was sublime. :cheer::cheer:

[cazza99]

Well done Carlos :clap: :clap:

[Speedy Hawk]

So glad Carlos win and I didn’t expect him win that easily and in 3 sets. I was expecting at least 4 sets and tougher battle.

[Genbrit]

Well deserved Carlos.

[themass15]

Brilliant by Carlos