Tennis 2019

[wr8_utd]

Today was just the 7th set he has lost in 12 finals. Three from Federer, 2 from Novak and one of each from Puerta (whom I've never heard of before today) and Thiem.

Puerta was an incredibly nervy match. Remember watching that and not feeling very confident after the first set. The 4th was another nightmare!

I'm still slightly surprised he doesn't skip grass altogether. I always think he's one long match on the surface away from doing himself a mischief.

I think the fact he had a really good run at Wimbledon last year is why he's playing this time. He really was a couple of points away (vs Djoko) from a rather easy final vs Anderson.

 

[Brophs]

I think the fact he had a really good run at Wimbledon last year is why he's playing this time. He really was a couple of points away (vs Djoko) from a rather easy final vs Anderson.

True. Grass has become an odd surface, in terms of players who are really comfortable on it. But I think today's Djokovic would be a different animal, together with the fact Federer is back to a good level. Added to the fact Nadal can look vulnerable against big hitters on the surface. I suspect he'd need a lot to go his way from here on to win another Wimbledon.

 

[wr8_utd]

True. Grass has become an odd surface, in terms of players who are really comfortable on it. But I think today's Djokovic would be a different animal, together with the fact Federer is back to a good level. Added to the fact Nadal can look vulnerable against big hitters on the surface. I suspect he'd need a lot to go his way from here on to win another Wimbledon.

Yeah I'm pretty relaxed about Wimbledon. Last year really was an anomaly for Rafa here. His level through the tournament and vs Del Po and Djokovic was surprisingly good. But yeah, I'd expect Djoko and Federer to comfortably beat him this year.

 

[Brophs]

Yeah I'm pretty relaxed about Wimbledon. Last year really was an anomaly for Rafa here. His level through the tournament and vs Del Po and Djokovic was surprisingly good. But yeah, I'd expect Djoko and Federer to comfortably beat him this year.

I actually think he could beat one of them - more likely Federer - but wouldn't be able to back it up. He still has it in him to bully great players on grass when he's right.

 

[wr8_utd]

I actually think he could beat one of them - more likely Federer - but wouldn't be able to back it up. He still has it in him to bully great players on grass when he's right.

Rafa's improved serve (the AO version) could help but I just don't think he's got enough to beat either here. Federer was pretty close in the two sets here on Friday. On grass he'd outclass Nadal imo.

 

[saivet]

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[Bojan11]

Halle and Queens starting today.

Such a shame Grass doesn’t have ATP 1000 event. Ridiculous as I think Halle should be one now.

Djokovic and Nadal won’t be playing any events pre Wimbledon.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Hunt for 102 continued today.

Federer wasn't really great in his 7-6 6-3 win over Millman, but win's a win. Tsonga next.

Rain in Queens, or just no interested Wiki editor? Top half didn't play at all yet apparently.

 

[saivet]

Hunt for 102 continued today.

Federer wasn't really great in his 7-6 6-3 win over Millman, but win's a win. Tsonga next.

Rain in Queens, or just no interested Wiki editor? Top half didn't play at all yet apparently.

A complete washout. I'm going tomorrow and the forecast isn't great, but should see something

 

[wr8_utd]

Need someone to beat Federer here or Rafa slips to #3 at Wimbledon.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Probably happened a lot of times, but first time I've seen live a bit of a heavy injury for a ball boy. Twisted a knee, poor lad. In the Stakhovsky - Herbert match.

 

[Bojan11]

Del Potro fractured his kneecap again. Out of Wimbledon.

Sad to see and wonder how long he can keep going.

 

[Barbara Charles]

Andy Murray and Lopez just won their doubles match.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Berrettini, easily player of the month.

 

[saivet]

Berrettini, easily player of the month.

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[wr8_utd]

And Berrettini isn't a grass court player by any stretch of the imagination. Very very impressive!

FAA vs Tsitsipas is on right now.

 

[wr8_utd]

Tsitsipas loses in straight sets to Felix and Zverev loses to Goffin after being up a break in the final set.
The big hopes of the Next Gen continue to impress with their consistency.
Forget beating the likes of Rafa, Federer and Novak, they're not even good enough to consistently beat even Top 20 players.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Bautista Agut was excellent, even maybe better than Federer, but here comes a 10th game in third set, serve to stay in match, and bang, 4 unforced errors in a row, and a match for Roger.

What a black minute for the Spaniard.

 

[NM]

Tsitsipas loses in straight sets to Felix and Zverev loses to Goffin after being up a break in the final set.
The big hopes of the Next Gen continue to impress with their consistency.
Forget beating the likes of Rafa, Federer and Novak, they're not even good enough to consistently beat even Top 20 players.

The biggest hope is Felix. He is on a roll

 

[berbatrick]

Bautista Agut was excellent, even maybe better than Federer, but here comes a 10th game in third set, serve to stay in match, and bang, 4 unforced errors in a row, and a match for Roger.

What a black minute for the Spaniard.

that was a quick 3-setter! i checked maybe 2 hours ago and it hadn't started?

 

[Mrs Smoker]

that was a quick 3-setter! i checked maybe 2 hours ago and it hadn't started?

Think 1st set was quick, but the match was 01:53:38 apparently, ok for three setter?

 

[berbatrick]

Think 1st set was quick, but the match was 01:53:38 apparently, ok for three setter?

ah, looks like i just missed the start, and assumed it wasn't for a while. so i was a little surprised when i saw the final score.

 

[wr8_utd]

Think 1st set was quick, but the match was 01:53:38 apparently, ok for three setter?

That's long enough. With it being grass, there aren't going to be many rallies in most matches anyway. Most of the matches I've watched are just big serves and maybe 2-3 shot rallies.

The biggest hope is Felix. He is on a roll

Felix has been very impressive but lets see what he can do at a Slam. He's only ever played one match at a Slam (and lost).

 

[saivet]

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[Mrs Smoker]

Now, this one was quick. Relatively easy win for Federer over Herbert, 6-3 6-3

 

[Brophs]

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Almost 38, in what might be his last season on tour. Decent effort.

EDIT: I was sure I heard he was retiring, instead he has said he'll see how he goes

 

[Bole Top]

yeah, can't believe he is still playing. I remember I placed a bet on him to beat Tim Hennman in his last Wimbledon match and that was like, 15 years ago ffs. one of the few Spanish players that are really good on the grass. both him and Goffin at 2.70 were good picks yesterday. think he'll beat Simon today and it would be a fitting end since he already won here before.

 

[Jazz]

Roger gonna get a real good game from Goffin.

Hasn't been all that comfortable this week has Roger.

 

[Jazz]

Great match this! Roger wins the first set in the tiebreak,

Coffin playing excellent tennis as well though. I guess neither deserved to lose that set.

 

[Jazz]

Roger mostly unplayable in this second set. Amazing.

 

[Enigma_87]

Good match from Roger.

Will be #2 for Wimbey which is good.

 

[Jazz]

Roger wins. Best he's played all week!

 

[Jazz]

Old man Rog Hope he does well at Wimby

 

[Enigma_87]

Old man Rog Hope he does well at Wimby

Aye good final. Anderson would be seeded #4. Will love to see Djokovic / Nadal on the same side for once.

 

[Jazz]

Aye good final. Anderson would be seeded #4. Will love to see Djokovic / Nadal on the same side for once.

Mmmm.. not sure we'll see Novak/Nadal on the same side. Can't wait for the draw though.

 

[Jazz]

Has Roger won this 12 or 13 times?

 

[Jazz]

Nah, it looks like his 10th title here.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

102 tournaments (109 Connors)
181/26 matches on grass (186-38 Connors, McEnroe is pretty good as well, 121-20 I believe)

 

[saivet]

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