Weeks 27 & 28 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass) - men's singles

Elegant Point · Satellite level

RE: Weeks 27 & 28 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass) - men's singles

wales1994 · Club Coach

I know I shouldn't be too harsh but this has been a lot of disappointing chokes. Jubb was 2 sets and a break up on a guy who looked like he had no idea how to play on grass. Arthur was well in control and then let his opponent in. Even Broom, was up 5-2 in that 2nd set and missed some routine shots. After such an epic few weeks on the grass - these results are pretty bleak.

I'm not disappointed with Harris, his opponent looked the better throughout from what I saw - he did well to get a set.

Jajon · Club Coach

Hmm, I like Jubb and the points accrued from last week are more important than a second round exit here but that was not great. He also had points to go up a double break in third set so really should have got it wrapped up before even needing a tiebreak- but such is life. Disappointing!

How many male WCs are left? Jacob and Henry? Henry doesnt really have a chance so good luck Jacob, dont embarrass us and have every WC out please! (To no seeds!!)

Rich2310 · Club Coach

Gutted for Paul who fought till the very end.
Hope he takes something away still from this match as he is back up to his best ranking and can now hopefully push on further.
Same for Billy being so close to the top 100. Plenty of positives for them.

gazzpash · Club Coach

I think sometimes its the occasion and I do wonder if the LTA really prepare our players for the bigger tournaments and the grind like they do elsewhere. It does seem to happen so much that with such a close eye on Wimbledon you see British players in great positions and then freezing up at the wrong moment. I'd say if we got more sport psychologists and fitness coaches in it would help massively with these players.

twentytoone · Intermediate Club Player

Searle is up a break

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

twentytoone wrote:
Searle is up a break

And a set (6-3). smile

twentytoone · Intermediate Club Player

Even if he loses this match he should be proud of himself for getting a set

Neil Gee · Club Coach

Well done Jacob F. I did fear the worst when this went to a tie break, Brit wins the first two sets comfortably then loses a tie break would have become unnervingly familiar had Jacob not took his moment here. And what a tie break it was, on and on it went 14-12!

Jajon · Club Coach

Woooooo

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

At last a win for one of the boys - & in straight sets:

L128: (WC) Jacob Fearnley WR 277 defeated Alejandro Moro (ESP) WR 188 by 7-5 6-4 7-6(12)

*****

L64: (WC) Jacob Fearnley WR 277 vs (2) Novak Djokovic (SRB) WR 2 (CH = 1, for the first time, in July 2011)

wales1994 · Club Coach

That tiebreak was TENSE, but bloody well done Jacob!!!

Elegant Point · Satellite level

fantastic job smile Lets hope wins are like buses - none for ages then 2 or 3 come along at once

Tanaqui · Strong Club Player

Fantastic win by Jake! Well done

I saw the last few games of the match and he looked pretty composed and confident. Now on to an exciting opportunity.

Shame about the other boys so far, especially Paul, but I hope that when they've had time to reflect, they'll be able to take something useful away from it (beyond the first round prize money).

Rich2310 · Club Coach

Fantastic Fearnley. What a few weeks for him and what a prospect for us to get excited about.