Boys: 2023 Wimbledon (Week 28)

Jan · Hall of fame

Boys: 2023 Wimbledon (Week 28)

thegingerlightbulb · Intermediate Club Player

Let's hope he can more follow the trajectory of Draper (or better) rather than Liam B or Myles K. I think both Myles and Liam were both 18 and at the end of their junior career though

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

DavidC wrote:
Henry wins a deuce game on his 3rd matchpoint to win 7-6(4) 6-3 and he follows Jack Draper (2018) as a British leftie in the Wimbledon boys final (Miles Kaziri and Liam Broady also reached the final this century in 2005 and 2011). The other semi has gone to 3

-- Edited by DavidC on Saturday 15th of July 2023 11:45:02 AM

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/miles-kasiri-what-happened-to-the-next-big-thing-in-british-tennis-225661.html

Just for the sake of interest, for anyone saying 'who the flip is Miles Kasiri?' smile

Tennpar · Strong Club Player

Excellent win for Henry - court 4 was a a good choice as it turned out :D
It is a court traditionally used for junior Brits and Henry's familiarity with the court would have helped.
All the very best for the final

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Really super match.

And, again, some might think slightly out of left field, considering Roehampton and the Nationals. AND all the emphasis that has been on the younger girls.

But what a week he's having....... love it .....

Jajon · Club Coach

Went on Instagram and turns out Miles Kasiri was recently on a podcast with Joe RoganLets hope Henry doesnt go down that path! Good luck in the final

Priesty · Challenger level

thegingerlightbulb wrote:
Let's hope he can more follow the trajectory of Draper (or better) rather than Liam B or Myles K. I think both Myles and Liam were both 18 and at the end of their junior career though

From what I've seen he has more weapons and variety than Broady and Kasiri.

DavidC · Tennis legend

It is the 17 year old Muscovite Yaroslav Demin who will be Henry's opponent. Henry beat him in round 1 at Roehampton - but that was his first ever match on grass.

Nix · Futures level

Just brilliant.

Rich2310 · County player

Just wonderful to see Henry in the final and although the success doesn't automatically mean you are destined for a great senior career it is still a massive achievement and win or lose Henry looks a decent prospect going forward with a good game to improve on. Will be cheering him on tomorrow.

DavidC · Tennis legend

For anyone who missed the match the Beeb has put together a handful of top points (along with short report and Hannah/Isa's matchpoint)

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Rich2310 wrote:
Just wonderful to see Henry in the final and although the success doesn't automatically mean you are destined for a great senior career it is still a massive achievement and win or lose Henry looks a decent prospect going forward with a good game to improve on. Will be cheering him on tomorrow.

I'll be cheering him on too,

whenever the match is though........ not up on the schedule yet as far as I can see. Perhaps they are awaiting accurate weather forecasts ?

wolf · Tennis legend

Henry 2nd on Court 1 not before 1pm.

Var · Pro player

wolf wrote:
Henry 2nd on Court 1 not before 1pm.

Thank goodness- Henry needs that experience. Rooting for him.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

DavidC wrote:
It is the 17 year old Muscovite Yaroslav Demin who will be Henry's opponent. Henry beat him in round 1 at Roehampton - but that was his first ever match on grass.

Henry also beat him easily at Roland Garros this year on clay

So, no pressure, Henry, but......

But the young Russian is geared up:

Demin is determined not to let the pro-Searle crowd affect his play in Sunday's final.

"I cannot stop them," said Demin, who was on Court 5 next to Searle and could hear the crowd's reaction on every point Searle won. "I will not make reaction, when they scream and support him. I'm just going to be the mentality of Novak Djokovic last year in final."

-- Edited by Coup Droit on Sunday 16th of July 2023 07:12:11 AM