Wimbledon 2023

Xander10

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815301#Comment_120815301

That reminds me. Didn't Murray play a match in recent times that went on until the wee small hours of the morning?

HeidiHeidi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815310#Comment_120815310

I think there were a few games last year that went on to stupid o'clock.

At least it's not like the other slams where they deliberately schedule night matches.

Xander10

We might get straight sets and a 10 o'clock bedtime yet

gmisk

Murray battling and playing well Tsitsipas had to fight for that first set but you feel he has a few gears to go

gmisk

One set all this is a really good tight match so far!

That Tsitsipas forehand wowser, but Murray making him battle for everything.

kirk.

Dogged from Murray

Hanging in really here

walshb

Balding would wanna read up. Well known that all matches are played outdoors with no roof unless the roof has to come on..

walshb

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815644#Comment_120815644

His crowd interaction a bit grating

cmac2009

Curfew is 11pm?

gmisk

Murray breaks in third set and holds.

Do matches not have to stop at 11? Murray won't want to break his rhythym I'd say now.

kirk.

They said 11

kirk.

Is McEnroe any good on commentary?

I can't tell don't know enough tennis

It's great to have tennis on free-to-air and late into the evening. Murray putting in a great shift so far. Seems to be enjoying himself.

gmisk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815726#Comment_120815726

I think he is terrific personally.

The worst by a country mile...Andrew Castle... absolutely abysmal.

Murray 2 sets to 1 up now....but that 11pm curfew creeping up.

Xander10

Well that's an awful hometown decision to stop now

Augme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815858#Comment_120815858

I doubt Murray wants to stop. Tsitsipas was looking like he was doing his usual meltdown when under pressure.

gmisk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815858#Comment_120815858

I think they had to stop at 11 anyway, but yeah odd when Murray has the momentum. He looked wrecked though to be fair.

mailburner

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815726#Comment_120815726

I think he's the best out there

Xander10

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815870#Comment_120815870

Looked like Murray tweaked something when he fell. A full set lead and an overnight rest seems preferable than playing on for the extra 20 mins

Girly Gal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815858#Comment_120815858

Definitely not a hometown decision, Murray wasn't happy that play was stopped, realistically they were only going to get 10/15 mins of play anyway, but, the momentum was with Murray and Tsitsipas was looking like he was about to fold, even with that fall near the end, Murray was probably hoping to get a break up early in the 4th set before play had to stop. The break definitely suits Tsitsipas more, he can regroup and Murray's rhythm and momentum is broken. While Tsitsipas might still come through, one thing is clear the difference in attitude is plain to see, Murray digging in, not giving up even though he's way below his peak and Tsitsipas beginning to fold at the first sign of trouble, sums up the difference between the real elite players and the next gen lads.

Xander10

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815910#Comment_120815910

Well we will have to agree to disagree on that one

TooTired123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815918#Comment_120815918

Wimbledon is a very quiet residential area. There’s an agreement that the tennis will end at 11 so as to get all the spectators out before midnight. It doesn’t matter wether you “agree” with that or not.That’s just the way that is.

dublin49

you get used to Prime and having every match available.BBC coverage of just one match and then the added downside of having to watch every Brit no matter how good they are is a real bummer.I know if I get a VPN I can get matches on iplayer but no appetite for signing up to anything else,

Xander10

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120816064#Comment_120816064

You seem to have missed the point

The decision was not to keep playing until 11. No one is suggesting that they play after 11

Floppybits

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120816403#Comment_120816403

It was the right decision to stop at the end of the third set. No point going into the 4th set knowing it is not going to complete and then have to restart the next day either in the middle of a set or middle of a game. Also I think stopping the match at the point they did favors Tsitsipas more that Murray. Tsitsipas can now regroup, get his head together and come back today mentally and physically stronger than last night, Murray I think would have preferred the match to go on as Tsitsipas was floundering and Murray was on top. Anyway looking forward to watching the rest of this match today.

kirk.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815891#Comment_120815891

Ya I like him but couldn't really tell how good he is

Don't follow it closely enough

CassieManson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120815891#Comment_120815891

I like Tim Henman as a commentator also.

dublin49

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120817167#Comment_120817167

I like McEnroe as really liked the way he played.Am surprised he has survived commentating so long as he sails pretty close to wind with some of his chatter.He calls it as he sees it and doesn't hid behind banalities ,but probably doesnt need the gig which some of the others might.

kirk.

Top day today on centre court

Murray's match will be fascinating

I thought he was only hanging in but have to admire his doggedness

Floppybits

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120817794#Comment_120817794

He was hanging on during some of the match but I thought he had got on top before the end and the Tsitsipas was close to collapsing. Nothing worse than playing really well like Tsitsipas was in the match and the guy at the other end just hanging in and then going up a set.

kirk.

Alcarez would hardly trouble Djokovic much would he ?

Could be wrong

Girly Gal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120818617#Comment_120818617

No, I don't think so, he's a decent player, probably the best to come through since the Djokovic/Nadal/Federer era, but, I think he is being over hyped as the media are desperate for someone to genuinely challenge Djokovic at slam level, all the other next gen hopes have all turned to dust, so he's the last hope for someone to challenge Djokovic at slam level, before time inevitably will do it for them. Alcaraz might be number 1, but, everyone knows Djokovic is really the number 1 player and that won't change until Alcaraz ( or anyone else) can beat Djokovic at slam level on a consistent basis. At the moment Djokovic really isn't being made earn slam titles, once he stays fit and is allowed participate he wins, simple as that.

kirk.

Well this will be interesting

Maybe Murray will will the mental battle

whiterebel

Does John Inverdale ever listen to himself? He talks such utter billhooks......

dublin49

The Hawkeye situation IMO currently is a nonsense,why if it is going to be the arbiter of decisions why not do away with the game of challenges,just give the umpire access and let them call in or out of all shots.

gmisk

Murray Tsitsipas into a 5th set, terrific 4th set

gmisk

Murray broken in the 5th that feels huge!

dublin49

glad Tsitsipas won but his drop shots and lobs are very poor.

Jack Daw

Why is there no red button option on the BBC so you can watch whatever match you want, surely that is very difficult to arrange at all.

HeidiHeidi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120819859#Comment_120819859

All being done on the iPlayer now. Most, if not all, courts avl to watch there.

Augme

Why the **** are the BBC not showing the novak match live? Ridiculous.

whiterebel

Now the world’s worst commentator is in - Chris Bradnam.

whiterebel

3-3 in the TB. Different game when Stan is getting 1st serves in.

Augme

Warwinka really throw that tiebreaker away. Novak strolling through the rounds with ease.

yerwanthere123

Very difficult to get invested in the men's side when Djokovic will likely canter to the title. Alcaraz does have the potential to make it tricky for him, but probably doesn't yet have the necessary experience to beat him on grass.

Swiatek into the 4th round, which is as far as she's ever progressed. If she can win that one then I think it's time to consider her a title contender.

dublin49

So Hurkacz next for Djock,unlikely to trouble him,Rublev perhaps after that ,too fragile and maybe then Sinner who would have a sluggers chance.

For Djock, and Nadal at French they get max 3 and as little as two really tough games to win Major but most are dismissed easily.

Seeding really works in maintaining the status quo.

Thats why Kyrios is so interesting ,although normally not seeded he can and does beat anyone on his day.

Jack Daw

Just watching Kvitova v Stevanovic, Stevanovic's grunting is ridiculous, really should be some sort of penalty for over the top unnecessary grunting like hers.

kirk.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120821595#Comment_120821595

Ridiculous level of screaming

kirk.

Kvitova is too good for her anyhow

Too much drama with stevanovic

dublin49

commentator just mentioned Stevanovic average earnings on tour is 34k a year ,and Kvitova is 2 million.The cannon fodder for the marquee players to hammer nearly every week really are a special breed and are to be applauded for their perseverence .I suppose a Eubank beating Norrie story on centre court just keeps them chasing their mostly unattainable dream.