Wimbledon 2012

cgpg5

KINGVictor wrote: »

Yup! Shocking stuff indeed. I am really gutted for him, he is a very good player but he just didnt rise up to the occasion.

Yeah hard to believe was only two years ago he bet Federer and Djokovic to make the final!

In the women's Clijsters made light work of jankovic, have to feel sorry for jelena though had to be the one player every seeded player was looking to avoid! As I said before Clijsters could well go a long way in her final Wimbledon championships

_Bella_

I really like Heather Watson, I would love to see her make a good run in Wimbledon this year.

KINGVictor

cgpg5 wrote: »

Yeah hard to believe was only two years ago he bet Federer and Djokovic to make the final!

In the women's Clijsters made light work of jankovic, have to feel sorry for jelena though had to be the one player every seeded player was looking to avoid! As I said before Clijsters could well go a long way in her final Wimbledon championships

Yeah he beat Fed and Novak to get to finals in 2010 and the problem is he is not getting any younger-27 this year. I really thought he had a good chance of getting to the quarters to face Novak.

Clijsters is a formidable player and will surely be missed when she retires. Like you, I think she would go far in the tournament, the womens game is not really competitive enough to deny her a place in at least the quarters.

Sharapova is playing some deadly tennis at the moment, I felt that she would struggle with the transition from clay to grass- not a chance! She is surely a favourite for the finals. Performances from Serena, Kvitova, Azarenka and Wozniaki tomorrow will provide a clearer indication of the chances of top players in the womens draw. I won't be shocked if one of them fails to progress to the second round.

KINGVictor

_Bella_ wrote: »

I really like Heather Watson, I would love to see her make a good run in Wimbledon this year.

She is quite good but has the tendency to choke at the end and makes a lot of unforced errors against big players. I also feel that her height is a key constraint, she has the talent but still needs some experience for her to blossom.

GB women's tennis is generally poor but its nice to see her and Laura playing relatively well. Laura has a tough match against Schiavone tomorrow- pretty unlikely she will make the second round but then we can never tell. That will be some major upset if she did.

cgpg5

_Bella_ wrote: »

I really like Heather Watson, I would love to see her make a good run in Wimbledon this year.

Yeah really enjoyed her game there she's great to watch and seems a lovely girl. That 16 minute game was epic. She had like 10 break points I think in it. However I'd question her if she came under the cosh. At a stage there it looked like she might capitulate when she was serving for the match. Seemed to tire at times too. But played some great shots. Delighted for her.

KINGVictor wrote: »

Yeah he beat Fed and Novak to get to finals in 2010 and the problem is he is not getting any younger-27 this year. I really thought he had a good chance of getting to the quarters to face Novak.

Clijsters is a formidable player and will surely be missed when she retires. Like you, I think she would go far in the tournament, the womens game is not really competitive enough to deny her a place in at least the quarters.

Sharapova is playing some deadly tennis at the moment, I felt that she would struggle with the transition from clay to grass- not a chance! She is surely a favourite for the finals. Performances from Serena, Kvitova, Azarenka and Wozniaki tomorrow will provide a clearer indication of the chances of top players in the womens draw. I won't be shocked if one of them fails to progress to the second round.

Yeah I can't wait for tomorrow. Some great games and sure it's always nice seeing Andy playing in centre court! Can see Wozniacki going, incredibly overrated imv. Wouldn't put it past Kvitova to get knocked out early either, although she was worthy champ last year. Sharapova could take beating as you say. I still can't see her winning it outright (would fancy Serena to have too much for her) but boy she looked unplayable in the first 4 games of the match. Conceded 1 point in them iirc

In other news big John Isner is gone His opponent is no craic everyone wanted Mahut Isner second round :pac: Big day of shocks though!

Last I checked though the Frenchman is under pressure also, called off for the night I think! On the brink of elimination

Skid

Sad to see Venus despatched so easily today.

I hope she recovers her health and has at least one more decent run at Wimbledon. Although maybe the Olympics will be her SW19 Swansong.

Sharapova will take some beating this year.

cgpg5

Olivier Rochus tied with Almagro as play is suspended for the night. Rochus is 5"5 unbelievable! 17 inches shorter than Isner/karlovic haha

RosyLily

Some good tennis today!

Quite surprised that Isner was knocked out..even more surprised by Berdych's exit. Gulbis is one of those frustrating players that has talent but doesn't do much. But he deserved the win.

I was disappointed by the Clijsters-Jankovic match. I was expecting a more competitive battle. Happy that Clijsters got through and she didn't show any signs of the stomach injury so fingers crossed that she goes deep in the draw!

Heather Watson played well against Iveta Benesova; that penultimate game was epic! Her first Wimbledon win ever, including her time in the Juniors. Great crowd on Centre Court for it, quite loud. She'll play Jamie Hampton next.

Tomorrow sees the Andy's (Roddick & Murray) in action. Petra Kvitova is first on Centre against Akgul Amanmuradova, followed by Nadal (vs. Bellucci) & Murray (vs. Davydenko).
Most looking forward to the Hewitt-Tsonga match!! They're second on Court 1 after Zvonareva-Barthel. Also playing are Serena Williams, Azarenka, del Potro, Wozniacki, Raonic, Bartoli, Ferrer & Cilic.

Schedule for Tuesday

Rjd2

RosyLily wrote: »

Some good tennis today!

Quite surprised that Isner was knocked out..even more surprised by Berdych's exit. Gulbis is one of those frustrating players that has talent but doesn't do much. But he deserved the win.

I was disappointed by the Clijsters-Jankovic match. I was expecting a more competitive battle. Happy that Clijsters got through and she didn't show any signs of the stomach injury so fingers crossed that she goes deep in the draw!

Heather Watson played well against Iveta Benesova; that penultimate game was epic! Her first Wimbledon win ever, including her time in the Juniors. Great crowd on Centre Court for it, quite loud. She'll play Jamie Hampton next.

Tomorrow sees the Andy's (Roddick & Murray) in action. Petra Kvitova is first on Centre against Akgul Amanmuradova, followed by Nadal (vs. Bellucci) & Murray (vs. Davydenko).
Most looking forward to the Hewitt-Tsonga match!! They're second on Court 1 after Zvonareva-Barthel. Also playing are Serena Williams, Azarenka, del Potro, Wozniacki, Raonic, Bartoli, Ferrer & Cilic.

Schedule for Tuesday

Its surprising for someone with such a monster serve, he has never done much at Wimbledon isn't it with Isner?
Enjoyed the Barthel and Vera game, both are insanely out of form and quite unpredictable so it can be fun to watch. I want Barthel to win just because I think she could do serious damage if she progresses.

Vera will probably have to much experience tomorrow sadly however.

RosyLily

Rjd2 wrote: »

Its surprising for someone with such a monster serve, he has never done much at Wimbledon isn't it with Isner?
Enjoyed the Barthel and Vera game, both are insanely out of form and quite unpredictable so it can be fun to watch. I want Barthel to win just because I think she could do serious damage if she progresses.

Vera will probably have to much experience tomorrow sadly however.

His best at Wimbledon is two second round appearances ('10 & '11). On paper, he's a great candidate to do well here. Huge serve, big ground strokes & moves fine for a man at 6'9''. Just can't make it happen at SW19.

JP Liz V1

I dont think this is Murray's year either to win, he will have a tough opening game with Davydenko

Venus didnt look well or play her best, hope she recovers

jupiterjack

very impressed with David Goffin at roland garros now he seems to be bringing that form into wimbledon.

jupiterjack

it took a few rounds for someone to breaks Nadals serve in Paris but just one game to get it broken in wimbledon.

Skid

Rafa is 4-0 down to Bellucci now :eek:

Early days yet, but that's a shocker.

cgpg5

Serena through. Made it hard for herself at times but should only get better from here.

Hewitt battled but alas it wasn't enough against tSonga. Nadal in the groove now after a shaky start

Looking forward to Murray. Fancy him in three but it's a damn tricky draw for him from here onwards.

RosyLily

Dimitrov took the first 2 sets off Kevin Anderson, 7-5, 7-6. 3-3 in the third. I'll like to see Grigor do well here. He's got bags of potential, just needs tweaking.

Juan Martin del Potro has won the first set 6-4 against Robin Haase.

Tommy Haas is playing Kohlschreiber on Court 19. TH is 6-3, 6-7, 6-6. Would love to see him win!

cgpg5

Now that's what I call a massacre by Murray! He won't have as easy a game for a while! Davydenko just didn't turn up but credit Murray for taking such advantage

Mint Sauce

I'd say thats it for the day. Play suspended due to rain.

HeidiHeidi

Who let Boris out with those socks on :eek:

RandolphEsq

A-Man-muradova is right!

HeidiHeidi

RandolphEsq wrote: »

A-Man-muradova is right!

Not as bad as Schiavona :eek:

ETA - or Serena in her white business suit - what is she like???

Rjd2

Murray smashed the washed up Davydenko, no surprise really, Davy in his peak was always rubbish on grass. I do have to laugh at those in the media saying it was the worst draw possible seriously?


Especially when dangerous players like Goffin, Dimitrov, Haas,Nalbandian to name just a few who were unseeded.

Also props to Goffin looked a player at the French and outclassed the hugely overrated Tomic.

cgpg5

Rjd2 wrote: »

Murray smashed the washed up Davydenko, no surprise really, Davy in his peak was always rubbish on grass. I do have to laugh at those in the media saying it was the worst draw possible seriously?


Especially when dangerous players like Goffin, Dimitrov, Haas,Nalbandian to name just a few who were unseeded.

Also props to Goffin looked a player at the French and outclassed the hugely overrated Tomic.

Think they meant his overall draw. There is no doubt he has the worst of the big 4 tbh

Rjd2

cgpg5 wrote: »

Think they meant his overall draw. There is no doubt he has the worst of the big 4 tbh

Aye,I meant those who write for BBC who were saying Davy was a tough opener. The only reason they were saying that because they had heard of him!!:mad:


If they had done any research they would have known he has been finished for a while and was always crap on grass.

KINGVictor

Rjd2 wrote: »

Murray smashed the washed up Davydenko, no surprise really, Davy in his peak was always rubbish on grass. I do have to laugh at those in the media saying it was the worst draw possible seriously?


Especially when dangerous players like Goffin, Dimitrov, Haas,Nalbandian to name just a few who were unseeded.

Also props to Goffin looked a player at the French and outclassed the hugely overrated Tomic.

I dont think the main issue was Davydenko to be honest. Yes, he is not an ideal opponent in the first round but its the string of potential opponents in the tourney that is worrying.

Raonic beat Andy just a few weeks ago and he has to deal with Karlovic- dangerous players you will admit! Thank heavens Anderson is out of the potential challengers but facing such huge servers in a row is a cause for concern. Then he might play against ferrer in the quaters- no other top 4 player has it that tough.

For instance with the exit of Berdych, Novak basically has a bye to the Semis unless any of his opponents produce something incredibly magical. Almost the same with Fed, Isner is gone; I dont see how Verdasco, Simon, Mahut or Youzhny can possibly stop him.

RosyLily

Some good matches on tomorrow.

Roddick-Baker was a good match earlier! Looking forward to seeing if Baker can push A-Rod more. They're second on Court 1 after Stosur-Rus.

I'd like to see Heather Watson come through her match against Jamie Lee Hampton.

Also playing tomorrow are Federer (vs. Fognini), Clijsters (vs. Hlavackova) Wozniacki (vs. Paszek), Djokovic (vs. Harrison), Sharapova (vs. Pironkova), Radwanska (vs. Vesnina). I think Pironkova might give Sharapova some trouble; she always seems to come alive at Wimbledon.

It turned out to be a great day for British tennis. Not 1, not 2 but 5 Brits are through to the 2R. Joining Watson are Keothavong & Baltacha. Murray will be joined by James Ward this year who came through in 5 sets against Pablo Andujar. Can't remember the last time so many survived the opening round.

As well as that, Keothavong & Baltacha were awarded wild cards for the Olympic Singles and Watson & Laura Robson got a doubles wildcard.

Rjd2

KINGVictor wrote: »

I dont think the main issue was Davydenko to be honest. Yes, he is not an ideal opponent in the first round but its the string of potential opponents in the tourney that is worrying.

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Made a mess of my above post, I meant to say it was not a difficult opening match, the draw as you said is awful after this. Ii actually don't expect him to get through.

Sorry about confusion caused in that post Victor. tired and stupid and a lack of interest in re reading posts to blame..:(:(

cgpg5

Murray was exceptional at times tonight. Tough draw or not i still expect him to make the semis. He'll breeze past Karlovic imo. Few tricky games after that but think he's good enough. I think Nadal is the one top 4 player Tsonga didn't want. Think it'll be top 4 men in the semis anyway.

Really hoping now for a Serena/Sharapova final. Have a real feeling Wozniacki could go tomorrow. Tipped her to go out early before it, don't rate her at all. Can see Kvitova going before quarters. Looked very shaky at times today. Serena needs to improve but will I fee. Looking forward to Maria tomorrow. Azarenka looked good today albeit vs a limited opponent

KINGVictor

Rjd2 wrote: »

Made a mess of my above post, I meant to say it was not a difficult opening match, the draw as you said is awful after this. Ii actually don't expect him to get through.

Sorry about confusion caused in that post Victor. tired and stupid and a lack of interest in re reading posts to blame..:(:(

Heavens- Not your fault at all! On the contrary, I think I should have understood what you meant.

Like you rightly said, the main challenge for Murray starts from the second round. I really hope he gets to the Semis but somehow I doubt it.

cgpg5

KINGVictor wrote: »

Heavens- Not your fault at all! On the contrary, I think I should have understood what you meant.

Like you rightly said, the main challenge for Murray starts from the second round. I really hope he gets to the Semis but somehow I doubt it.

Just curious who do you think will stop him? Del Potro? hmm tough one but I'd fancy Murray against him everyday of the week. Of course a lot of tough games from here in may take its toll on Murray by 4th round/quarters. Ah well, we shall see.
Can be tough to call too. Tsonga was so bloody close against Djokovic this year at French. Hope he gets to quarters v Nadal!

Rjd2

cgpg5 wrote: »

Just curious who do you think will stop him? Del Potro? hmm tough one but I'd fancy Murray against him everyday of the week. Of course a lot of tough games from here in may take its toll on Murray by 4th round/quarters. Ah well, we shall see.

Cilic is coming back and playing quite well. Raonic has the game to be a superstar on grass, a Karlovic esque serve but the lad can move and return. Lets not forget he beat Murray before as well. Dimitrov is another who could be really difficult as well.

RosyLily

Rjd2 wrote: »

Cilic is coming back and playing quite well. Raonic has the game to be a superstar on grass, a Karlovic esque serve but the lad can move and return. Lets not forget he beat Murray before as well. Dimitrov is another who could be really difficult as well.

Completely agree! Cilic has been finding form the past few months and could prove to be a tough opponent for Murray. I seen Raonic play at Wimbledon last year. A monster serve and it's quite precise as well. He pounds his groundstrokes and moves very well for a man of 6'5''. He won't be knocked out so easily.

cgpg5

Watson through again fair play to her. Unfortunately in work so can't watch till about 5 but having a cheeky look at minute-by-minute commentary online. Was 40-0 down in the 8th game of the second set with serve (it was 4-3 in her favour) and Hampton couldn't take advantage despite having 4 break points during that game. there was no stopping watson from there. 6-1 6-4 it finished. Delighted for her!

walshb

Does anyone know the semi final line up for the men if the seeds all progress? Is it Novak-Roger again?

Rjd2

walshb wrote: »

Does anyone know the semi final line up for the men if the seeds all progress? Is it Novak-Roger again?

Yep.

Rafa v Murray if both progress on the other side.

RosyLily

Just once I'd like to see Federer-Murray Nadal-Djokovic SFs at Wimbledon.

whendovescry

Paszek just won 2nd, Wozniacki not aggressive enough on big points, becoming a recurring problem for wozo

cgpg5

Deciding set between Wozniacki Paszek. Tipped Woz to get knocked out so I'm gunning for the Austrian here. However I will be fuming that I didn't back Paszek yesterday at 7/4! Told others too do so aswell! Just don't rate Wozniacki at all. Has been brutal at times today. Would be blown away by big players

I believe Heather Watson is the first female Briton to make the 3rd round in ten years (Could be joined by two others tomorrow, although unlikely!)

RosyLily

Wozniacki must break serve to stay in the match! 3-5 down.

Now she's gotta serve to stay in the match! 4-5

RosyLily

Bye bye Wozzy. Beaten 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 by Tamira Paszek.

cgpg5

Wozniacki gone! Unbelievable stuff.. She was awful tbh

Delighted for Paszek

Rjd2

Caroline in such awful form really needed a few mugs to get some form and confidence but she gets arguably the most dangerous non seeded player who has just beat Bartoli and Kerber last week.

When it rains it pours.:o

KINGVictor

cgpg5 wrote: »

Wozniacki gone! Unbelievable stuff.. She was awful tbh

Delighted for Paszek

True, I think she was the better player and deserved to win. She is one determined player- never gives up. She won Eastborne last week beating Keber from a set down as well.

To be fair to Caroline, she didnt play too badly, she just met a more determined opponent.

cgpg5

KINGVictor wrote: »

True, I think she was the better player and deserved to win. She is one determined player- never gives up. She won Eastborne last week beating Keber from a set down as well.

To be fair to Caroline, she didnt play too badly, she just met a more determined opponent.

Yeah she is a damn determined player. Had 4 set points in the first aswell. Vesnina (Venus' conqueror) currently being demolished by Radwanska. She'll play Heather Watson next round I believe (open to correction). Will be a bridge too far for Watson but what a tournament.

Skid

Cracking game between Paszek and Wozniacki there.

Paszek has come from nowhere to win at Eastbourne, and now despatch Caroline.

Good for the Women's tournament to have a game like that under the roof (while no other matches were being played.)

Rjd2

Roddick still has a biggish serve but its nowhere as monstrous when he was it's peak. A few years ago Baker would not have got a sniff on his serve but he has been all over it today.

Roddick should win but this performance doesn't inspire me to much.

jupiterjack

Not a bit surprised Wozniacki is gone, could never understand how she was No1, Just goes too show how weak the womens game is. Her quick decline down the rankings is showing her true position.

RosyLily

Dominika Cibulkova was knocked out by Klara Zakapolova, 6-4, 6-1 in their delayed first round match. That'll cost her ranking points after reaching the quarter finals last year.

Kim Clijsters came through easily enough against Andrea Hlavackova winning 6-3, 6-3. She'll play Vera Zvonareva next, who just won her match against Soler-Espinosa.

Milos Raonic is through to the second round to play Sam Querrey. If he wins this match, he might play Marin Cilic in the third round. That's a match I'd like to see!

Maria Sharapova is on court now against Tsvetana Pironkova. The Bulgarian is 4-2 up atm. She's very tough on grass and will take a lot to beat.

Novak and Ryan Harrison is going on serve so far.

Skid

Rjd2 wrote: »

Roddick still has a biggish serve but its nowhere as monstrous when he was it's peak. A few years ago Baker would not have got a sniff on his serve but he has been all over it today.

Roddick should win but this performance doesn't inspire me to much.

Sad to see Roddick on the decline. He is still dangerous on his day, but it's hard to see him being a serious challenger again.

He was so close to beating Federer in 2009. That was an incredible final.

whendovescry

Sharapova's footwork has improved immeasurably over the last 18 months, has won her the first set against Pironkova