Implications of possible roof closure for men's semis today?

[Mainad]

The current weather forecast indicates the possibility of some rain showers later today. If they have to close the roof on Centre Court this will have obvious implications in favour of Djokovic who is much more comfortable in indoor conditions than Nadal has ever been!

But what of the other semi-final? Who would a closed roof favour more there?

Thoughts?

 

[r2473]

Nadal is on court 1

 

[Mainad]

Nadal is on court 1

Both semi-finals will be played on Centre Court.

 

[RF-18]

The current weather forecast indicates the possibility of some rain showers later today. If they have to close the roof on Centre Court this will have obvious implications in favour of Djokovic who is much more comfortable in indoor conditions than Nadal has ever been!

But what of the other semi-final? Who would a closed roof favour more there?

Thoughts?

What time is the rain estimated to come?

 

[tennisaddict]

This is HUGE for Novak !

Stakhovsky on Twitter responded to Jon Wertheim that Nadal doing well this year is because of the hot weather

This news will be a dampener for Rafa.

 

[AndyM]

Even if the showers don't, it will be cloudy and cooler than it has been

 

[Mainad]

What time is the rain estimated to come?

This latest weather site indicates the most likely times are from 6.00-9.00pm so might affect the Djokovic-Nadal match as they are second on court after Isner-Anderson and especially if the first match is a lengthy one.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2633866

 

[Goosehead]

What time is the rain estimated to come?

random heavy showers bubbling up as the day goes on.

 

[justasport]

At this point guys and gals I do not think it will make much difference. Nole and Rafa are super motivated and totally ready no matter what! Rafa will just edge the match though, and go onto win his third Wimbledon title and 18th major!

 

[RF-18]

This latest weather site indicates the most likely times are from 6.00-9.00pm so might affect the Djokovic-Nadal match as they are second on court after Isner-Anderson and especially if the first match is a lengthy one.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2633866

Lets hope John and Kevin plays 3-4 hours.

Then it's time to close the roof!

 

[Meles]

The current weather forecast indicates the possibility of some rain showers later today. If they have to close the roof on Centre Court this will have obvious implications in favour of Djokovic who is much more comfortable in indoor conditions than Nadal has ever been!

But what of the other semi-final? Who would a closed roof favour more there?

Thoughts?

Wow. Looking at the forecast it really does look like they'll have to close the roof. Temperature not hot, but not cold. I would think this would definitely benefit Djokovic's aggression. He's got all the advantage with earlier match time and shorter match Wednesday. I suspect Djokovic may be the best bet for dealing with Isner. The roof will be definitely closed at the start of the match, but will the radar allow it to be opened before the end? Isner v Anderson really looks like it will be 100% indoors.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

At this point guys and gals I do not think it will make much difference. Nole and Rafa are super motivated and totally ready no matter what! Rafa will just edge the match though, and go onto win his third Wimbledon title and 18th major!

If the roof is closed then Rafa has no hope in hell of winning.

 

[Deleted member 716271]

I think the match is close to 50/50 but if a significant portion of it is played under the roof, Nadal won't win.

It would be absolutely huge for Novak.

 

[justasport]

Rafa isn't losing this match!

 

[RF-18]

Wow. Looking at the forecast it really does look like they'll have to close the roof. Temperature not hot, but not cold. I would think this would definitely benefit Djokovic's aggression. He's got all the advantage with earlier match time and shorter match Wednesday. I suspect Djokovic may be the best bet for dealing with Isner. The roof will be definitely closed at the start of the match, but will the radar allow it to be opened before the end? Isner v Anderson really looks like it will be 100% indoors.

According to what I'm seeing, it won't rain while the first match is going on. Depending on when it ends, weather forecast says from 6pm there will be rain and possible thunder storms to 9pm. If the org is watching the forecast, they'll have to close the roof before the Djokodal match starts!

 

[AndyM]

Once they close the roof they don't reopen it

 

[AndyM]

isner an Anderson is the first match so there's a better chance at the roof will be closed for the nadal-djokovic match

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Rafa isn't losing this match!

If the roof is closed then he certainly is.

If the roof stays open then I’d say it’s 60/40 in favor of Rafa.

 

[reaper]

Why do people say Nadal can't win indoors? He may have a dreadful indoor record, but what change occurs to the way the conditions play that causes Nadal problems?

 

[RF-18]

 

[RF-18]

Once they close the roof they don't reopen it

You sure??

 

[Meles]

According to what I'm seeing, it won't rain while the first match is going on. Depending on when it ends, weather forecast says from 6pm there will be rain and possible thunder storms to 9pm. If the org is watching the forecast, they'll have to close the roof before the Djokodal match starts!

Check this graph and tell me what you see:
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/gb/wimbledon?cm_ven=localwx_10day

I'm not confident that this is adjusting for time zone properly given what you said. From EST time zone this shows rain threat pretty big by 11 a.m.. edit: and this would be pretty weird as peak temperature graph lines up well with times of day.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Check this graph and tell me what you see:
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/gb/wimbledon?cm_ven=localwx_10day

I'm not confident that this is adjusting for time zone properly given what you said. From EST time zone this shows rain threat pretty big by 11 a.m..

Please don’t jinx the weather.

 

[RF-18]

Check this graph and tell me what you see:
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/gb/wimbledon?cm_ven=localwx_10day

I'm not confident that this is adjusting for time zone properly given what you said. From EST time zone this shows rain threat pretty big by 11 a.m..

I don't know how that site works, can't see hourly.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Wimbledon tomorrow before Meles posted:

Wimbledon tomorrow after Meles posted:

 

[Meles]

Please don’t jinx the weather.

It's going to rain and Nole is going to win hands down and the fraudulent set will rejoice.

 

[NoleFam]

It's going to rain and Nole is going to win hands down and the fraudulent set will rejoice.

Oh gosh now Nole will lose. Let me get myself mentally ready for this new found development.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Meles needs to do everyone a favor and create a thread titled: “world peace will never happen”

 

[Meles]

Meles needs to do everyone a favor and create a thread titled: “world peace will never happen”

My ABF club struck gold on day one.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

My ABF club struck gold on day one.

Even a jinxed clock is right twice a day.

 

[True Fanerer]

I can't wait to hear all the Nadal fans whining about this

 

[Deleted member 757547]

Lets hope John and Kevin plays 3-4 hours.

Then it's time to close the roof!

They're probably going to move John and Kevin to court 18 or something. Who wants to see two big guy practically only serving against each other? But seriously, they shouldn't close the roof unless they need to. Honestly, I don't care if they close the roof as long as the reason is justifiable.

 

[Spencer Gore]

They should never have built the roof.

 

[TheMaestro1990]

Meles needs to do everyone a favor and create a thread titled: “world peace will never happen”

Who cares about world peace when we can have Fedr retire with the Slem record

 

[True Fanerer]

They should never have built the roof.

Why? So we can have a Final with two exhausted players? Or a Monday final?

 

[Deleted member 756486]

They should never have built the roof.

I know you played tennis in the 19th century but it’s not like that anymore.

 

[ak24alive]

They should never have built the roof.

Also humans should never have made the electric bulb, steam engine, MRI machine, automobiles, toilet seat, sewage system, aeroplanes, television, internet, camera, vaccines and banks.
Tell me more
Spencer Gore.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Also humans should never have made the electric bulb, steam engine, MRI machine, automobiles, toilet seat, sewage system, aeroplanes, television, internet, camera, vaccines and banks.
Tell me more
Spencer Gore.

Toilets and vaccines ruin the authentic experience man.

If you're not sh*tting on the original surfaces under natural conditions it doesn't count and Federer is not the GOAT

 

[ak24alive]

Toilets and vaccines ruin the authentic experience man.

If you're not sh*tting on the original surfaces under natural conditions it doesn't count and Federer is not the GOAT

Yeah I mean look at Nadal. The guy walks 10 miles every morning to find some bushes in the outskirts of the town so that he can poop on original surfaces under natural conditions.
While that Swiss moron excretes in his Western toilets with Gold coated seats and million dollar toilet papers. Disgust. GOAT my ass.

 

[True Fanerer]

Toilets and vaccines ruin the authentic experience man.

If you're not sh*tting on the original surfaces under natural conditions it doesn't count and Federer is not the GOAT

Gore is sorting all of his prescriptions right now and is too busy to respond to us.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Edit, nvm gonna make a thread out of it

 

[Nostradamus]

Rafa isn't losing this match!

how can you say that ? Rafa is owned by Novak at this point

 

[Sudacafan]

This latest weather site indicates the most likely times are from 6.00-9.00pm so might affect the Djokovic-Nadal match as they are second on court after Isner-Anderson and especially if the first match is a lengthy one.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2633866

A servebots match is not lengthy.

 

[Sudacafan]

I know you played tennis in the 19th century but it’s not like that anymore.

Uniqlo will launch an attire line inspired in 19th century tennis fashion.
They have hired the most suitable player available for the campaign.

 

[Chadillac]

If there is doubt of rain, close it before the match. It makes no sense to spend so much time and money on it and never use it. Its like they dont have a radar and surprised when the grey sky starts leaking water.

 

[Mainad]

A servebots match is not lengthy.

You're speaking of a guy who once went 70-68 in the 5th set of a 2 day match!

 

[Mainad]

If there is doubt of rain, close it before the match. It makes no sense to spend so much time and money on it and never use it. Its like they dont have a radar and surprised when the grey sky starts leaking water.

If they suspect rain that is what they usually do.

 

[Sudacafan]

You're speaking of a guy who once went 70-68 in the 5th set of a 2 day match!

Yes, if they are both zoning, they can perfectly play without breaking each other’s serve in a fifth set for several days.

 

[Sudacafan]

You're speaking of a guy who once went 70-68 in the 5th set of a 2 day match!

I think that matched lasted for three days actually.

 

[Mainad]

Yes, if they are both zoning, they can perfectly play without breaking each other’s serve in a fifth set for several days.

Exactly.