Didn't Russell have match point against Nadal a few years ago at Wimbledon or am I thinking of another American journeyman player?
Wimbledon 2011
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Dude it was the whole tournament.Wimbledon Prediction Champion 09? Not too difficult to predict the winner when Nadal wasn't playing
The feck is Venus wearing! 
Wimbledon is 29 mins old and already Katie O'Brien is a break down in second after losing first 6-0.
What a waste of a wild card
What a waste of a wild card
Her opponent wears men`s clothes.
Yeah I thought something was off about that!
I thought it was just some chick who was really a fan of a young Roger Federer.
But now that you mention it, this match is freaking me out!
One is dressed like a man and the other some 50 year old socialite.
Taking me some time to digest the hilarity of this
feck off and let me watch Nadal!
McEnroe irked by Nadal Grand Slam modesty
(AFP) – 22 minutes ago
LONDON — American tennis great John McEnroe has pleaded with world number one Rafael Nadal to drop his modesty and admit that he may just be the greatest player of all time.
Nadal begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday, just two weeks after capturing a record-equalling sixth French Open crown which took his Grand Slam tally to 10, just six behind Roger Federer's all-time mark.
But the Spaniard has constantly played down his chances of catching his great Swiss rival despite being almost five years younger, a stance that is beginning to irritate former Wimbledon champion McEnroe.
"I'm getting a little bit tired of him continuing to downplay his chances," McEnroe told the BBC.
"There is definitely an argument for him not only being the best player at the moment, but the greatest of all time.
"Rafa has won things like the Davis Cup and an Olympic gold medal (in singles) that Roger Federer hasn't, and he is right on his tail in terms of Grand Slam titles too - so why can't he just say 'look, I'm the best'."
McEnroe irked by Nadal Grand Slam modesty
(AFP) – 22 minutes ago
LONDON — American tennis great John McEnroe has pleaded with world number one Rafael Nadal to drop his modesty and admit that he may just be the greatest player of all time.
Nadal begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday, just two weeks after capturing a record-equalling sixth French Open crown which took his Grand Slam tally to 10, just six behind Roger Federer's all-time mark.
But the Spaniard has constantly played down his chances of catching his great Swiss rival despite being almost five years younger, a stance that is beginning to irritate former Wimbledon champion McEnroe.
"I'm getting a little bit tired of him continuing to downplay his chances," McEnroe told the BBC.
"There is definitely an argument for him not only being the best player at the moment, but the greatest of all time.
"Rafa has won things like the Davis Cup and an Olympic gold medal (in singles) that Roger Federer hasn't, and he is right on his tail in terms of Grand Slam titles too - so why can't he just say 'look, I'm the best'."
Because he's not the best ?
If he crosses 16 grandslams I doubt he'll be as modest. Besides, Rafa is a good chap. It's a GOOD trait John!
If he crosses 16 grandslams I doubt he'll be as modest. Besides, Rafa is a good chap. It's a GOOD trait John!
Aargh. I'm going to stop watching Nadal on Break Points. It's the same pattern in every tournament. Mishits, forehands long and BP gone.
Calm down, dear. Being the dominant male player for the last few years suggests he's still doing alright.
And now Russel breaks for 4-2 after Nadal double faults. Just a typical, tame give away of a break after wasting the chances he himself had. Can see Nadal dropping a set or two today. Typical early Wimbledon form.
And Nadal breaks back. These early tournament matches are so up and down
Nadal losing would be hilarious.
Raonic with a straight set win. That serve of his is mental. Really hope someone can take him out before he plays Nadal 
#Raonic def. Gicquel 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-3 to win his 1st main draw match @Wimbledon & reach round 2. 41 winners, 13 UE's, 25 aces.
#Raonic def. Gicquel 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-3 to win his 1st main draw match @Wimbledon & reach round 2. 41 winners, 13 UE's, 25 aces.
He does start slow here. Last year he had two 5 setters in the first 3 rounds and then the epic 5 set, 3 day match vs Sod 4 years ago. He clicks into gear as the tournament progresses.
Beautiful volley on the stretch from Russel there. Shame he lost the point though. Nadal 6-4 4-1 up now with a double break.
Who is Raonic?
A tennis player.
Who is a tennis player?
Seems like some of you guys know your tennis...who is your money on to win the championship?
Nadal or Federer.
Yeh, they're both 2/1, Djokovic next at 7/2, with Murray at 11/2
Next is Del Potro at 25/1
That says it all really
And Nadal goes through in straight sets
No doubt he'd go through there.
Had to laugh at that challenge right at the end, he thought it was in but challenged anyway, didn't have anything to lose, and it was out.
Had to laugh at that challenge right at the end, he thought it was in but challenged anyway, didn't have anything to lose, and it was out.
Because you are a fan of his.
A Nadal fan would retort saying that Nadal hasn't lost there in two years (didn't play in 2009).
That was a really good match and a lot of fun to watch despite the scoreline.
Canadian player. He's got a mental serve and some crazy power in his shots and he'll play Nadal in the 3rd Round.
Nadal hasn't lost here since 2007
How is that possible if his two Wimbledon slams are in 2008 and 2010?Canadian player. He's got a mental serve and some crazy power in his shots and he'll play Nadal in the 3rd Round.
Nadal hasn't lost here since 2007
He didn't play 2009. He pulled out with injury and returned just before the US Open.
Are you a Nadal fan?
Surely a rhetorical
I'm wondering why a Federer fan saying Federer will win is an issue.Surely a rhetorical
He's asking for betting advice. I think he'll be better off receiving a more objective view?
I think he generally mean't who you think is going to win the championships.
Nipples on the blonde girl playing at wimbledon at the moment.
Lovely jubbly.
Lovely jubbly.
They'd have your eyes out!
Here comes the rain