Week 31: Olympic tennis - Wimbledon (grass ;) ) - singles

RJA · Hall of fame

RE: Week 31: Olympic tennis - Wimbledon (grass ;) ) - singles

Spectator · All-time great

Del Potro currently beating Federer. Real dilemma here. Think del Potro appears to be a lovely person -- would love to see him do well. If I knew that Murray would be in the finals, I would rejoice to see del Potro win this match! (Indeed would love the prospect of a del Potro/Murray final) But while there's still a chance that Murray could be in the bronze medal match, can't help worrying about the prospect that he might have to meet Federer there. Just have to think positively ....

-- Edited by Spectator on Friday 3rd of August 2012 12:06:31 PM

Spectator · All-time great

Such a great tweet it really deserves reproducing ... Carlos Balboa (journalist from Granada) noting the crowd responses: @charlybalboa Federer es británico? Es que viendo las reacciones de Wimbledon parece nacido en Newcastle

-- Edited by Spectator on Friday 3rd of August 2012 01:08:26 PM

markvighan · Improver

Andy Murray - Novak Djokovic

It should be match of the tournament. Just to mention their marvelous match in Australian Open this year. As for the winner I wouldnt be so convicted by Djokovic here. Murray has won last two matches on hard, looked ruthless against Almagro and was second best in Wimbledon only to Federer. Djokovic looked very good against Tsonga, but Murray is in better shape fitness-wise as Tsonga had to play very demanding match against Raonic before. I have no doubt about motivation of either of them. Simply it is very hard to choose between them and it will be very tight encounter with both really complete players.

Jan · Hall of fame

Spectator wrote:
Del Potro currently beating Federer. Real dilemma here. Think del Potro appears to be a lovely person -- would love to see him do well. If I knew that Murray would be in the finals, I would rejoice to see del Potro win this match! (Indeed would love the prospect of a del Potro/Murray final) But while there's still a chance that Murray could be in the bronze medal match, can't help worrying about the prospect that he might have to meet Federer there. Just have to think positively ....

-- Edited by Spectator on Friday 3rd of August 2012 12:06:31 PM

yes - I agree!

RBBOT · Futures qualifying

More than once during this olympics I've heard commentary along the lines of: "that is a new <insert country name> national record, and a new personal best!"

-- Edited by RBBOT on Friday 3rd of August 2012 09:31:17 PM

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Grrrrrr - Andy's match is not available on Freeview. Livestream here I come.

RJA · Hall of fame

Brilliant match from Murray.

7-5, 7-5

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

I'm so exhausted, I feel as though I had played the match myself. Brilliant from Andy, he was in difficulties a few times, but pulled through with sheer grit and determination (oh, and some very good tennis as well).

I'm nervous about the mixed - Fed has a whole day to relax and recover, if Andy is to go with the mixed I think he would have to play two matches tomorrow.

RJA · Hall of fame

Madeline wrote:
I'm so exhausted, I feel as though I had played the match myself. Brilliant from Andy, he was in difficulties a few times, but pulled through with sheer grit and determination (oh, and some very good tennis as well).

I'm nervous about the mixed - Fed has a whole day to relax and recover, if Andy is to go with the mixed I think he would have to play two matches tomorrow.

Lets put it like this. I wouldn't be that unhappy to see him and Laura get beat in their first match tomorrow.

S&V · Club Coach

When is the final?

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Madeline wrote:
Grrrrrr - Andy's match is not available on Freeview. Livestream here I come.

I watched the second set on BBC Three! wink

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

S&V wrote:
When is the final?

On Sunday.

MiloTheCat · Lower Club Player

Stircrazy wrote:
Madeline wrote:
Grrrrrr - Andy's match is not available on Freeview. Livestream here I come.
I watched the second set on BBC Three!

I watched both sets on BBC Three wink

1st Set was very high quality.

Andy really ought to have been broken in the 2nd set. He was behind in almost every service game and faced bps in several.

Worries: His movement looked a bit impaired and he seemed to have a wrist issue at one stage.

Positives: The forehand was impressive. Serving was mostly good, sometimes excellent.

Would be great to see him take the match on Sunday.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Stircrazy wrote:
Madeline wrote:
Grrrrrr - Andy's match is not available on Freeview. Livestream here I come.
I watched the second set on BBC Three!

Yes, I was misled by the announcer at the end of Serena's match saying that Andy's match would be available on the BBC website. Never mentioned BBC3. I did try it at that point, but it was showing some other sport, can't remember what, so I just watched the Beeb livestream. Smaller screen but good quality, and at least I didn't have to fight the Other Half for the remote!