Maroon Sailor Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Can't see anybody stopping Djokovic The woman's singles is up for grabs though. Maybe Barty can fulfill her potential on grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Can't see anybody stopping Djokovic The woman's singles is up for grabs though. Maybe Barty can fulfill her potential on grass Yes I think you may be right about Djokovic . Really lost interest in the women’s game now really . It’s became very bland with no really outstanding rivalries like previous , therefore haven’t a clue who will win it or is favourite . I’d love Serena to win title number 24 but I’d be amazed if she did , far too sluggish now I’m afraid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 It's hard to see past Djokovic for this one. Berretini is possibly the strongest contender within the top seeds, having shown that he has a strong game for grass at Queen's, albeit without facing a really tough challenge along the way. Medvedev should have enough to make a charge but is possibly still a bit too erratic for a grass court tourney. Ash Barty had a decent start to the season but she's carrying an injury. Beyond that, I don't know too much about the women's draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 WFH for the next fortnight means Wimbledon from Home. Not going to be terribly productive while there’s so much tennis to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Still gutted Ivan Lendl never won it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Djokovic and Serena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said: Still gutted Ivan Lendl never won it. I could never warm to him and wanted him not to win it, even though I wasn't all that keen on Becker, Edberg or Cash who were the ones that beat him in finals and semis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said: Still gutted Ivan Lendl never won it. Yes me too . I liked him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Djokovic and Serena 👍Anyone bar Fed really . There is a chance Serena might do it but she would need to be at her best , no farting about with serving . Needs to be first serves all the way Edited June 28, 2021 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Djokovic and Barty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 46 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I could never warm to him and wanted him not to win it, even though I wasn't all that keen on Becker, Edberg or Cash who were the ones that beat him in finals and semis. Didn't mind Lendl McEnroe was the one I couldn't stand - spoilt brat, but once he won it in 81 I didn't mind him so much. He wanted that trophy more than any other and to come back from the loss to Borg in 1980 (epic tie-break) showed a strength of character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 25 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: 👍Anyone bar Fed really . There is a chance Serena might do it but she would need to be at her best , no farting about with serving . Needs to be first serves all the way Federer's way past his best now. Semi Finals at best. As you say, if Serena is on her game she can win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Cruyff said: Federer's way past his best now. Semi Finals at best. As you say, if Serena is on her game she can win it. Agree 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Didn't mind Lendl McEnroe was the one I couldn't stand - spoilt brat, but once he won it in 81 I didn't mind him so much. He wanted that trophy more than any other and to come back from the loss to Borg in 1980 (epic tie-break) showed a strength of character I loved Mcenroes serve and volley style of play . It was beautiful to watch . Outstanding player marred by his moody demeanour on the court . Actually is a decent guy off court Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 41 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Didn't mind Lendl McEnroe was the one I couldn't stand - spoilt brat, but once he won it in 81 I didn't mind him so much. He wanted that trophy more than any other and to come back from the loss to Borg in 1980 (epic tie-break) showed a strength of character Proper tennis. Now it's basically who has the best serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Impressive so far from Draper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Lendl was the reason I started watching tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Great first set from Draper. Not as if Djoko played badly either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Urgh @ the Lendl love. Horrible player. The first tennis robot. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Obv Djokovic will win this game but this Draper lad isn't bad, never heard of him before tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Urgh @ the Lendl love. Horrible player. The first tennis robot. 😁 That honour probably goes to Roscoe Tanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Obv Djokovic will win this game but this Draper lad isn't bad, never heard of him before tbh. His dad, Roger, used to be the CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association. About as incompetent in his role as Matt Handcock was in his. Jack went to the same school as Tim Henman - a big tennis school in Surrey - where deluded tennis parents pay a fortune to send their kids with very few ever making it anywhere near the big stage. That said, he's definitely got some ability and could have a career as good as Mark Petchey's if he keeps his head down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: His dad, Roger, used to be the CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association. About as incompetent in his role as Matt Handcock was in his. Jack went to the same school as Tim Henman - a big tennis school in Surrey - where deluded tennis parents pay a fortune to send their kids with very few ever making it anywhere near the big stage. That said, he's definitely got some ability and could have a career as good as Mark Petchey's if he keeps his head down. if anything he can say he once won a set v Novak at Wimbledon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hope Draper can pull himself together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Cruyff said: if anything he can say he once won a set v Novak at Wimbledon. That's all but guaranteed him a career in commentary. Barry Cowan will be looking over his shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Hope Draper can pull himself together Arf!! I just stole that and had it read out on Wimbledon radio Edited June 28, 2021 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: That said, he's definitely got some ability and could have a career as good as Mark Petchey's if he keeps his head down. 🤣 cruel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Tsitsipas the number 3 seed looks like he will be heading home early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Arf!! I just stole that and had it read out on Wimbledon radio Ended up being curtains for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 ABTCs Federer or Williams (S) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Tsitsipas the number 3 seed looks like he will be heading home early. And gone, out in straight sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Tazio said: That honour probably goes to Roscoe Tanner. Oh Lord i recall him slightly boring 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: His dad, Roger, used to be the CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association. About as incompetent in his role as Matt Handcock was in his. Jack went to the same school as Tim Henman - a big tennis school in Surrey - where deluded tennis parents pay a fortune to send their kids with very few ever making it anywhere near the big stage. That said, he's definitely got some ability and could have a career as good as Mark Petchey's if he keeps his head down. Yes nepotism alive and well in the elitist sport of tennis . Yes very true they all seem to end up in the commentary box when they have achieved deck in tennis 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: That's all but guaranteed him a career in commentary. Barry Cowan will be looking over his shoulder. Bring back Dan Maskell 38 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Ended up being curtains for him Yes looked like a couple of mad men playing really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Stephens v Kvitova should really be a later round match . Surprised Stephen’s seems to be coasting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Very impressed with Draper. Good attitude and a player who plays a good all round game of tennis, yes he has no weapons but he knows his game and his strengths and weaknesses. Happy to support him and Norrie, who is not dissimilar in style to Draper, unlike Edmund and Evans, who for different reasons I can't take to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Tsitsipas the number 3 seed looks like he will be heading home early. The French Open took a lot out of him mentally as well as physically. I believe that his grandfather died in the last couple of weeks as well. He'll be back and a force at Flushing Meadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, I P Knightley said: The French Open took a lot out of him mentally as well as physically. I believe that his grandfather died in the last couple of weeks as well. He'll be back and a force at Flushing Meadows. Yes never been that good on grAss really . Not that much of an upset as the other player has had some noteable wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Murray on Centre at 6. There might not be all that many more for him. Hopefully at least produce one more win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Murray takes the first set. Great to see a packed crowd and atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: The French Open took a lot out of him mentally as well as physically. I believe that his grandfather died in the last couple of weeks as well. He'll be back and a force at Flushing Meadows. Didn't know that. Sheds a bit of light on his performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Oh dear is Murray gonna Hibs it ? It’s unlikely but you never know Edited June 28, 2021 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: The only reason I watch ladies tennis is so that I can gawp up their skirts and check out their chebbs. There is no other reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 sets and 5-0 up and he's now battling to stay in the third set. This could be the biggest hibsing it outside of Hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 That Andrew castle is one blethering ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: If he loses this set he is friar tucked. It really looked like Basilashvili was tanking in the 4th and 5th games. There's no energy from Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 59 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: The only reason I watch ladies tennis is so that I can gawp up their skirts and check out their chebbs. There is no other reason. Mind u even I’ve noticed Serenas big knockers !! I mean her hard hitting ground stokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, I P Knightley said: It really looked like Basilashvili was tanking in the 4th and 5th games. There's no energy from Murray Is here never is . He has a terribly dull listless on court demeanour . I have tried to warm to him but he just doesn’t do it for me . Hate his sullen victim type mentality on court where’s off court he’s a decent human being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 What a terrible point to Lose that set ! Jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, JamesM48 said: Mind u even I’ve noticed Serenas big knockers !! I mean her hard hitting ground stokes Simona Halep used to have her knockers. (I believe that day 1 of Wimbledon is the earliest I've used that line. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, I P Knightley said: Simona Halep used to have her knockers. (I believe that day 1 of Wimbledon is the earliest I've used that line. ) 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM48 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, jonnothejambo said: I'm amazed she can swing the racket without whacking the paps. 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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