rudi must stay Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: His serving seems almost effortless; his timing must be spot on and, of course, he's very elastic. Cracking backhand to win the tie-break. p.s. Kyrgios is probably the last player who I'd choose to try a drop shot against. Its just like it was when he played Nadal all those years ago. And it makes him really dangerous, on average it seems like 5 seconds between serves which as a returner is very annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: His serving seems almost effortless; his timing must be spot on and, of course, he's very elastic. Cracking backhand to win the tie-break. p.s. Kyrgios is probably the last player who I'd choose to try a drop shot against. Just keep it in would be the tactics. Krygios makes bad choices, including his through the legs shot. Never a winner, infact at their level it's probably a gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Just keep it in would be the tactics. Krygios makes bad choices, including his through the legs shot. Never a winner, infact at their level it's probably a gift He's winning a ridiculous proportion of points on his own serve. His mind wanders from time to time so you get the occasional daft point. However, he seems to be more focused than usual so snaps to it when needed. Two killer serves to close to 6-6. Can't see him giving up many points in the TB; it's all down to Edmund keeping the heid here. edit: and there's the Knightley curse, right there. Edmund splats the ball away to win the first Kyrgios point. And then the second!! What a knob I am! Edited June 21, 2018 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just now, I P Knightley said: He's winning a ridiculous proportion of points on his own serve. His mind wanders from time to time so you get the occasional daft point. However, he seems to be more focused than usual so snaps to it when needed. Two killer serves to close to 6-6. Can't see him giving up many points in the TB; it's all down to Edmund keeping the heid here. I totally agree. Great he won the tiebreak but Edmund must develop a bit more of a killer instinct in my opinion. When your ahead you can't let the top top players back in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Krygios marches on. Even if he doesn't won it (I don't think he will) that's a solid run for him. Something he doesn't tend to do in tournaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Him not trying to return a serve is utterly mental. He has a few screws missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Very solid from Djokovic. Still a breakdown though, I think that's due to the very high standards he sets himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 There isnt a sportsman in the world Id rather drop kick into the middle of next week than Kyrgios. Makes his 'pal' Tomic seem like a decent bloke. Wish him nothing but bad luck and hopefully he gets ****ing smashed at Wimbledon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 41 minutes ago, Barack said: What seeding do we think Serena will be shoe-horned in at for Wimbledon? Given that the All-England Club have already pretty much given their answer. "The seeding order follows the WTA ranking list, except where in the opinion of the committee a change is necessary to produce a balanced draw," the All England Club said last month." I'll go top 15. Archaic joke of an organisation. She should be seeded in top 10 surely after all she has achieved. Its a ludicrous seeding system at times . Its also quite discimantory as she came back from maternity leave as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Coric beats Federer in the final of Halle 7-6, 3-6, 6-2. Nadal back to Number 1. Berdych pulls out of Wimbledon with a back injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 16 hours ago, The Brow said: There isnt a sportsman in the world Id rather drop kick into the middle of next week than Kyrgios. Makes his 'pal' Tomic seem like a decent bloke. Wish him nothing but bad luck and hopefully he gets ****ing smashed at Wimbledon. This! Can't stand the pair of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, AWM said: Coric beats Federer in the final of Halle 7-6, 3-6, 6-2. Nadal back to Number 1. Berdych pulls out of Wimbledon with a back injury. That's quite a win for Coric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Wouldn't be shocked if Cilic came back and won this. Tough as nails mentally as a player Edited June 24, 2018 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 24/06/2018 at 11:53, Barack said: What seeding do we think Serena will be shoe-horned in at for Wimbledon? Given that the All-England Club have already pretty much given their answer. "The seeding order follows the WTA ranking list, except where in the opinion of the committee a change is necessary to produce a balanced draw," the All England Club said last month." I'll go top 15. Archaic joke of an organisation. There are times when it makes sense to tinker with the rankings to get a good draw. This would be one for me. Not necessarily handing Serena a favour; the other, lower, seeds may benefit from not seeing her till later and that, in turn, could make for better matches in the second week (with the caveat that we are talking about women's tennis where 'good' matches aren't at all predictable). Eastbourne under way now . I used to have silly access to tickets for it but nugget went when it was a women's tournament. Wouldn't mind spending a couple of days there this week. If Murray beats Wawrinka in round 1, he's up against the British number 1. Scotland's number 1 is in the other half of the draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Edmund v Murray I think Murray will win this. Edmunds is a fighter, but natural talent is something I think Murray has more of. He is playing very loose again, just like he did when he was number 1 and I do enjoy watching him in that mood. I think hes an outside bet for Wimbledon and I think he'll have a good run there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Shaky start from Murray, 2-0 down. Needs to get a game on the board, or this set could get embarrassing Edited June 27, 2018 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Edmund given a warning there. No attacking the net. 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Edmund beats Murray, his first win v Murray. Quite a win that he'll take confidence from. Becoming a really solid match player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Murray should avoid Wimbeldon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 27/06/2018 at 20:26, AlimOzturk said: Murray should avoid Wimbeldon. He's pulled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Not looking good for Murray. A long road back for him, if indeed he ever gets back to normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 7 hours ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Not looking good for Murray. A long road back for him, if indeed he ever gets back to normal I'd thrown in the towel if I were him. It could get embarrassing. Tennis is full of guys that can scrap and he's be a tick on the box for any of them, plus it would take some effort to move up in the rankings. He's made alot of money and achieved a lot in the game, should he have won more with his talent IMO yes, but it's still been a great career. I'm sure Kim will be saying the same to him. Sad way to go out but being 30 and being out on court playing in tournaments he shouldn't be anywhere near, even worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 6 hours ago, rudi must stay said: I'd thrown in the towel if I were him. It could get embarrassing. Tennis is full of guys that can scrap and he's be a tick on the box for any of them, plus it would take some effort to move up in the rankings. He's made alot of money and achieved a lot in the game, should he have won more with his talent IMO yes, but it's still been a great career. I'm sure Kim will be saying the same to him. Sad way to go out but being 30 and being out on court playing in tournaments he shouldn't be anywhere near, even worse Nadal and Fed showed it is possible after a lengthy lay off to come back and recapture that form. 30 isn't the death sentance that it had been in tennis. Of course Murray isn't as good as those two and it took monumental effort for him to get to that level. Might have been more tolling on his body than it would have been on federar and Nadal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Nadal and Fed showed it is possible after a lengthy lay off to come back and recapture that form. 30 isn't the death sentance that it had been in tennis. Of course Murray isn't as good as those two and it took monumental effort for him to get to that level. Might have been more tolling on his body than it would have been on federar and Nadal. Ye, I think his playing style has been very taxing on his body, he really will hit winners from anywhere. Murray's not a natural like those two, but reading his comments I'm optimistic for his comeback, sounds like he knows what he's doing Edited July 2, 2018 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Federer going on court in his new Uniqlo clobber. Picking up an alleged £300m over 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 21 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Federer going on court in his new Uniqlo clobber. Picking up an alleged £300m over 10 years. I find this sad that he's no longer a Nike player. That suited him, and Nike to me is a company you associate with tennis, more than Uniqlo. Anyway, he's a joy to watch so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'd give it to him already to be honest. Absolutely strolling it, he's moving incredibly well. Most of Lajovic's points have come from unenforced errors, imagine if he could cut those out and he will do as the tournament goes on. I heard a good comment from Murray, he said he learns from Rafa and Federer everytime he goes on court with them, tells you how consistent and strong both are as match players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: I find this sad that he's no longer a Nike player. That suited him, and Nike to me is a company you associate with tennis, more than Uniqlo. Anyway, he's a joy to watch so far It looks like Nike may have retained the "RF" logo, it was only on his shoes. Although he played great, I can't see how Uniqlo expect to get returns out of him over 10 years. Commentators are sounding surprised that the 72-year-old Venus Williams isn't strolling through her match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 33 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: It looks like Nike may have retained the "RF" logo, it was only on his shoes. Although he played great, I can't see how Uniqlo expect to get returns out of him over 10 years. Commentators are sounding surprised that the 72-year-old Venus Williams isn't strolling through her match. Ye, that's a long time. But he doesn't play like a 36 year old, that's for sure. Bound to get about 3 good years from him IMO. Nike have maybe decided his best years are beyond him, interesting they've stuck with Krygios... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Scotland's number one knocked out by former Brit Bedene. The returning Stan knocked out one of the top tips, Dimitrov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 3-1 Edmund already. Looks like Bolt won't provide much competition today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Good start from Lacko. Keeping up this standard is a must if he even wants to even stay in this first set and make it interesting Edited July 4, 2018 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) I had no idea Wimbledon was on already this summer. Turned on the TV and thought it strange there was tennis on. Has there been no advertisement at all due to the world cup? Edited July 4, 2018 by Bauld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Federer being calm and efficient. He's now won 93 matches at Wimbledon in his career and lost 11. The schedulers have got Isner and Karlovic playing at the same time. Tie-break and aces counts both rocketing up. Pair o' lunks. Serena is justifying her seeding with a blitz attack on some poor victim. Wozniacki not really justifying hers, having to work now to break her oppo if she's to stay in the game (albeit, her oppo is number one doubles player so not a complete numpty). Edit - I think it's Raonic who's had his seeding put about 12 places above his ATP ranking for Wimbledon. Very unusual in recent years but, like Serena, he's justifying it by taking out his oppo today with ease. Edited July 4, 2018 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 While posting that comment about Wozniacki, her opponent only goes and turns a 40-0 lead (3 match points) into a break back for Tefal-heid. I take back my comment about her being a numpty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 An hour on and Karlovic is finally out, losing 13-11 in the fifth. I was starting to fear that that would go on until tomorrow. Well done Struff for taking him out. Isner has just got going in the 5th set 1-1 and deuce. I'm not watching as I suspect it will be dire. Someone, somewhere will probably get all excited about a 4 hour, 5 set match. I'd rather watch women's tennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 The top end of the women’s game are laughably flaky. The number of top seeds who get done early doors in grand slams is incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 37 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: The top end of the women’s game are laughably flaky. The number of top seeds who get done early doors in grand slams is incredible Zackley! That's why, when a woman with a bit of steel comes along, she stays at the top for so long. Serena's the main example of that but you could look at her older sister who's got all sorts of ailments (probably senility by now; she's about 83, isn't she?) and still a real threat to the young things with their supple, stretchy bodies and pert... sorry - got a bit carried away there. Martina, Steffi, her with the knife out her back... they're all examples of how a wee bit of effort and focus can make you a 'great'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Zackley! That's why, when a woman with a bit of steel comes along, she stays at the top for so long. Serena's the main example of that but you could look at her older sister who's got all sorts of ailments (probably senility by now; she's about 83, isn't she?) and still a real threat to the young things with their supple, stretchy bodies and pert... sorry - got a bit carried away there. Martina, Steffi, her with the knife out her back... they're all examples of how a wee bit of effort and focus can make you a 'great'. I know this sounds sexist but I sometimes think a lot of the women are more interested in being celebrities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Serena and Venus are successful because they are physically stronger and serve like men. They have a certain amount of talent but their physical attributes are what have carried them and still do. Serena could probably dominante into her 40s due to her serve. It is actually fairer to compare Serena and Venus and it is clear who the winner is there. Edited July 4, 2018 by AlimOzturk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Kukuskin is no mug, so this could be a good match. GB's Lucy Boulter looks a good prospect, she lost 6-3 6-4 to Japan's Osaka, a player in the top 20 in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That's Cilic out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Looks like Konta's on her way out. A spent force... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 31 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Looks like Konta's on her way out. A spent force... She lasted a good year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Looks like Konta's on her way out. A spent force... Don't like her attitude. Agressive and entitled, she'll keep going down unless she changes things. And these days where the power lies with the player I doubt she'll change anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 sets up now Edmund. Just a better all round player on the court, very solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaw Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Very good first set between Muguruza and Van Uytvanck. Muguruza a classy competitor, and credit to her Belgian opponent who made her raise her game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Fritz v Zverev could be a new exciting rivalry in tennis. Fantastic match, could go either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Muguruza in a bit of trouble here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Can see Zverev going out. Fritz is one to watch, moves really well on the grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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