Sooperstar Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Nothing against Federer but I enjoyed seeing him losing in front of the adoring Wimbledon crowd. It was clear halfway through the 2nd set that he was going to be on the losing side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: A brilliant day. All on my tod so no one to worry about or to boss me if I was doing things that maybe I shouldn't. Her attitude to her hitting partner/coach was proper shitty; just pointing and grunting; no conversation or anything. Sounds a bit like a few golfers I've been in close proximity to. Those little moments are fascinating, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Cruyff said: Old man Fed should hang up his racket. He'd have annihilated this boy a few years ago but he's well past it now. 4 hours ago, JamesM48 said: I think Jimmy Connors played on to 40 or so and it was embarrassing . McEnroe retired relatively early too . Even now, with a month to go to his 40th birthday, I'd be very reluctant to use the terms "well past it" or "embarrassing" to describe Roger Federer. He hasn't won a Grand Slam in 3 years, but he's still been capable of beating fellas a lot younger than him. And he was coming back after two knee surgeries and effectively a year out of the game. Last year his earnings were $106m, and it's estimated that he's on course for earnings of $90m in 2021. So if the criticism of the JKB cognoscenti does get to the chap, he'll just have to console himself by rolling around in his money. But it is probably time for him to call it a day. Wimbledon is his best chance of a Grand Slam, and by next year he'll be almost 41. So it's not going to happen, and it's better for him to leave on his own terms. I don't know if the other 30-somethings at the top of the game will still be in the mix for titles at 39. I have a feeling that Nadal won't while Djokovic will, but who knows really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Great to see Martina and Chris on the panel today talking to Sue Barker ! They reminisced about their rivalry and friendship Barty v Kerber ( hard to call but I’ll go for Kerber . . More experienced on grass ) Pliskova v Sabalenka. ( Sabalenka to win I feel ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Barty bt Kerber 6-3 7-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I’ve come to the conclusion that the centre court crowd is the worst crowd in professional sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Great to see Martina and Chris on the panel today talking to Sue Barker ! They reminisced about their rivalry and friendship Barty v Kerber ( hard to call but I’ll go for Kerber . . More experienced on grass ) Pliskova v Sabalenka. ( Sabalenka to win I feel ) Well that didnt start well Barty was very good today. On 07/07/2021 at 14:42, JamesM48 said: Come on Shapovalov ! I wanna see you and Berrettini in the final 😎 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, sadj said: Well that didnt start well Barty was very good today. 🤷🏻♂️ Hence whu I don’t gamble ( apart from the odd game of bingo ! 😂) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldar Hadzimehmedovic Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 That Barty/Kerber match was good and they're obviously supremely good tennis players, but I watch that and think Steffi Graf would annihilate them. I never think that about the men's game. The big three are so much better than Agassi, Becker, Lendl etc. What's that about? Is that unfair? Am I just super fecking old? Maybe the 80s and 90s were the female equivalent of what we've seen with the men in the last 15 years - just a coincidental golden crop of players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Ladies Final Barty v Pliskova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 23 hours ago, JamesM48 said: I think Jimmy Connors played on to 40 or so and it was embarrassing . McEnroe retired relatively early too . I remember the 1984 final between Connors and McEnroe. Probably the most embarrassingly one sided final ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, JWL said: I remember the 1984 final between Connors and McEnroe. Probably the most embarrassingly one sided final ever. Connors was only 31 then (2/9/52). He beat McEnroe in 1982 final in a 5 set thriller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, JWL said: I remember the 1984 final between Connors and McEnroe. Probably the most embarrassingly one sided final ever. Yes that’s true . That’s the match I was thinking of when I write that post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Claire bauld at the end of “ today at Wimbledon “ “ Coming up tomorrow the men’s semis “!!! 😂😂😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: Connors was only 31 then (2/9/52). He beat McEnroe in 1982 final in a 5 set thriller. Yep, nothing to do with Connors playing on until his late 30s. John McEnroe was simply on another level in that final - in fact that whole year. Two months later McEnroe just edged out Connors in the U.S. Open semi-final 6–4, 4–6, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3. He went on to slaughter Ivan Lendl in the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 12 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Claire bauld at the end of “ today at Wimbledon “ “ Coming up tomorrow the men’s semis “!!! 😂😂😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 14 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Claire bauld at the end of “ today at Wimbledon “ “ Coming up tomorrow the men’s semis “!!! 😂😂😎 She likes a bit of smut, does Balding. I have a pal who knew her before she was a lesbian. In the back of a taxi. Tops & fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: She likes a bit of smut, does Balding. I have a pal who knew her before she was a lesbian. In the back of a taxi. Tops & fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: She likes a bit of smut, does Balding. I have a pal who knew her before she was a lesbian. In the back of a taxi. Tops & fingers. 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Is it normal to get the juniors tourneys? Iv not seen that before or is it because the British lass is playing the World Junior Number 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Big Italian has the power and shots to beat Djokovic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Just now, jonesy said: Will come down to getting his first serve in. he looks the man to me. Hopefully an Italia Super Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, jonesy said: Euros, Wimbers and Eurovision. Some treble to be holding all three if it comes off. True dat. Hopefully worst case a Eurovision and Euros double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 minute ago, jonesy said: Change in momentum as Hurkacz gets a set. Super Italia Sunday back on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, jonesy said: Strolled it in the end. Open the Chianti. Just the stuff in the wine rack, not in the cellar. Not vintage, not yet. Didn't think it was in doubt tbh. Yup, not yet vintage agreed. The augurs are good tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Shapovalov with an early break 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 shapovalov doing really well against Djoko who always seems to pull it out the bag at the vital moments and breaks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) Shapovalov too anxious serving for the set at 5-4 Needs to hold now to take it to a tie-break Edited July 9, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 1st set tie-break Djokovic usually wins these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Shapo has to win this tie break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Errors galore in this tie-break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Djokovic takes the tie-break 7-3 He'll cruise to victory now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, jonesy said: Djokovic has opened a can of champion on him. Choked at the big points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Shapovalov will blow himself out - he was too pumped up in that 1st set and he can't sustain that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Good match this - Shapovalov giving it everything 3-3 2nd set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Shapovalov has a first class mental attitude. Missed chances galore but stays really positive and with good body language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Another big point handed to Djokovic 6-5 and serving for a 2 set lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Djokovic has forgotten something for one of his magic water bottles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 zip Djokovic 7-6 7-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Cracked now. Maybe he's too outwardly positive while keeping the nervous energy within. Nowhere near the killer instinct required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 FS how long does Djokovic need in the restroom ? Whatever substance he ran out of he's got now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, Victorian said: Cracked now. Maybe he's too outwardly positive while keeping the nervous energy within. Nowhere near the killer instinct required. Experience lacking. He certainly has all the talent to make it to the top. Tremendous style of play and I like his attitude. Needs to look at the big guns for the mental fortitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Every big point Djokovic takes It's a battle but the experience and know-how is telling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Experience lacking. He certainly has all the talent to make it to the top. Tremendous style of play and I like his attitude. Needs to look at the big guns for the mental fortitude. Yeah like him a lot. He could be a multi major winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: FS how long does Djokovic need in the restroom ? Whatever substance he ran out of he's got now If I played shots as good as he does, I'd have to excuse myself to crack out out once in a while. I doubt I'd ever get tired of it, either - the good shots, I mean; I already know about the other one. I'm watching Shaovalov's pre-serve routine where he bounces the ball through his legs. There's someone else who does it and I think it may be Isner. Can anyone confirm? I don't want to have to look at video clips of that big lunk to validate. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Djokovic never/rarely plays any fancy fine shots but seems to look for the most efficient shot when ever possible. He figures his opponents weak spots and exploits them. He is simply a machine and the drug taking accusations are only evidence of how tremendous his mental and physical state are in. 34 and playing as well as he ever has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 4-3 Shapovalov 3rd set On serve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Fair play to Shapo he's hanging in there Thought he'd be fecked by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Djokovic breaks in the 11th game of the set again Serving for the match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Djokovic seems to be invincible despite having no big bombs. He's just incredibly effective at being awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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