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Wimbledon 2024

  • 01-07-2024 7:26am
    #1
    yerwanthere123
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    Here we go again. Hopefully we'll see some great matches over the next fortnight.



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  • #2
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,960 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Hopefully Murray rides off in to the sunset without playing, and gives us a rest from all the drama. Between him and Djokovic……



  • #3
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,228 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Confirmed Sabalenka pulled out



  • #4
    yerwanthere123
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    Sad news about Sabalenka, big loss to the women's side. I think she'll win it one day though. Might have won it already if she wasn't banned in 2022.



  • #5
    Floppybits
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    I see that Kyrgios is commentating on Wimbledon, is he finished playing now and concentrating on commentating?



  • #6
    drury..
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122324919#Comment_122324919

    Drama is part of it

    The media the event and the players

    It's 50% entertainment and 50% drama



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  • #7
    Princess Calla
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122325592#Comment_122325592

    I actually laughed when I saw that.

    The commentators weren't exactly complimentary of him as a player.....now he's one of their colleagues.... awkward 😂 😂 😂



  • #8
    tiegan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 505 ✭✭✭tiegan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122325592#Comment_122325592

    He's been off injured for a good while, and says he is not retiring any time soon. He is a far better commentator than player, less of the drama!! Delighted to have him commentating.



  • #9
    Floppybits
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122325737#Comment_122325737

    That's why I was wondering if he has given up on playing. I know he had a knee injury but he must be out nearly 2 years now and he doesn't seem to be any hurry to get back playing?



  • #10
    gmisk
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    Berrettini through in 4 sets I don't think many will want to face him!

    Alcaraz being given a decent enough workout in first two sets against Lajal but running away with the third.

    Medvedev sailed through.



  • #11
    whiterebel
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122325680#Comment_122325680

    Drama on court during the tournament. Going on about retiring for years no thanks. He’s retiring, we get it.



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  • #12
    drury..
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122326446#Comment_122326446

    Well ya but he's part of the occasion

    They were a long time waiting for a British champ



  • #13
    josip
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    The Andy drama won't last beyond the first match week and is almost needed during a week when there are very few upsets.



  • #14
    gmisk
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    Raducanu survived a break point, and now breaks herself. Fery looks gassed down break in 5th set shame.



  • #15
    gmisk
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    Back on serve in Raducanu match, nice tight contest so far.



  • #16
    gmisk
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    Raducanu dominates tie breaker. One set up.



  • #17
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,448 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Kyrgios looked very odd when talking between matches with Tim and Claire.... staring into space really weirdly!

    I'd take him commentating any day over the histrionics on court though!

    Did I hear that Azarenka is out as well? There's a lot of fallers before day 1 is even over!



  • #18
    gmisk
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    Solid from Raducanu 7-6, 6-3. Physically she looked good.



  • #19
    Itssoeasy
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    saw the second set of the raducanu match as it’s what is shown on premier sports. It’s better than nothing but yes she seemed good, which given her injuries is good to see. Not sure how far she can go.



  • #20
    gmisk
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122327058#Comment_122327058

    Elise Mertens (winnable) in the next round seemingly.

    I can't see her going too deep but depends on the draw and her fitness. Few big names dropped out already on ladies side. Nice to see Osaka looking happy and winning too.

    Murray if he plays tomorrow has Machac (tough draw imo).



  • #21
    whiterebel
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122326927#Comment_122326927

    3 ladies out today, I think heard.



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  • #22
    daithi7
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    If anyone happens to have a ticket for this year's Wimbledon that they're not using, I'd be very grateful for the opportunity of taking off your hands....



  • #23
    gmisk
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    Sinner looked to be coasting (two sets up) but Hanfmann has taken the third set! Should add a warning...Andrew Castle on comms....



  • #24
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,960 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122326508#Comment_122326508

    really? They never said……



  • #25
    gmisk
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122327362#Comment_122327362

    Seeing that clip of Murray training today....I wouldn't count on him making it on court tbh. Shame.



  • #26
    gmisk
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    Sinner kicked things up in set 4 (with the roof) decent match just under 3 hours.



  • #27
    whitelaurel
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    https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1917701/Wimbledon-Frances-Tiafoe/amp


    if you lose to clowns I wonder what that makes you haha. Thought he was a dope in that doubles game against Fed and Nadal but gave him the benefit of the doubt but a dope he is. Talented but not a player that will be remembered in 10 years.



  • #28
    drury..
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122327362#Comment_122327362

    ??



  • #29
    yerwanthere123
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,496 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Murray out of the singles, will now only play doubles with Jamie.



  • #30
    HeidiHeidi
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    Defending ladies champion Vondrousova down a set to a player ranked in the 80s I think, and looking less than convincing in her first round match.

    ETA and down a break first game in the second set.



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  • #31
    HeidiHeidi
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    And she's gone.

    Didn't look remotely at the races for most of the match that I saw, I didn't realise she'd been injured recently.

    But her opponent played great tennis, delighted for her!



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