Wimbledon discussion thread

[romeo8880]

These guys who lose to Jerry Janowicz should consider retiring.

 

[norbac]

That was an interference, should've been Gasquet's point.

Doesn't make much of a difference, Richard still wins the set.

 

[jakemcclain32]

These guys who lose to Jerry Janowicz should consider retiring.

Jerzy Janowicz could very well be good one day. Big server on a grass court is not a surprise that he's winning a bit.

He just has to do it on other surfaces too.

 

[romeo8880]

Jerzy Janowicz could very well be good one day. Big server on a grass court is not a surprise that he's winning a bit.

He just has to do it on other surfaces too.

I haven't seen him play to be honest. I know he's a big server but his ground strokes must be pretty good too since he is almost breaking Mayer in all his service games.

 

[skip1969]

youz and tipsy in a dog fight.

 

[robin7]

F Mayer can't finish off the set...

 

[zagor]

Janko's out.

 

[norbac]

Mishaaaaaaa!!!!!

 

[TopDawg]

Mayer just fought off 2 match points serving 4-5 15-40. Now 5 all in 5th

 

[TopDawg]

Mayer breaks and will serve for it up 6-5.

 

[norbac]

Great chance for Gasquet and Youzhny to get to the quarters here.

 

[jesenk]

Play suspended on the outside court doubles. I'm sure in Wimbledon pasts they've played until 9.30 and beyond. This year 9pm seems to be quitting time. What's different this year?

And they only used to suspend play at even games but now anything goes. What gives? Or should I really not care about this kind of stuff?

 

[mikeler]

Play suspended on the outside court doubles. I'm sure in Wimbledon pasts they've played until 9.30 and beyond. This year 9pm seems to be quitting time. What's different this year?

And they only used to suspend play at even games but now anything goes. What gives? Or should I really not care about this kind of stuff?

Must be the extra leap second they are adding this year.

 

[JeMar]

Not saying that Federer will win playing like this (because he won't), but it's worth nothing that something similar happened when Nadal went out at Roland Garros in 2009. The day after Nadal lost, Roger went out flat and dropped the first two sets in his fourth round match against Tommy Haas, then, two rounds later, found himself two-sets-to-one against Del Potro.

Federer's gonna have to play way better, as I think he wouldn't gotten routined by Novak today, but maybe this portends good things for next week?

 

[jesenk]

Must be the extra leap second they are adding this year.

When are they doing that? I don't want to waste it.

 

[Unfrozen Caveman]

Roddick, Querrey, Fish, and Baker playing tomorrow. Go USA.

This is not the French Open.

 

[CCNM]

Yaaaaay Novak!!!! Yaaay Sammy Q!!!!! I really want to see this Goffin kid go deep in the tournament (knock on wood).

 

[norbac]

Roddick, Querrey, Fish, and Baker playing tomorrow. Go USA.

This is not the French Open.

I really hope Roddick can pull off the upset. Either way I think that one's going five.

 

[jakemcclain32]

Janko's out.

Think he blew a prime chance to take over 7 in the world.

 

[robin7]

B Baker just lost 2 points on his serves so far. He just breaks Paire and is serving for the set.

 

[robin7]

Roddick, Querrey, Fish, and Baker playing tomorrow. Go USA.

This is not the French Open.

Baker will go the furthest...

 

[Sentinel]

Leander/Radek up a set.

Ivanovic loses first set.

 

[Fastpace Ace]

Brian Baker up a set and a break right now.

 

[TopDawg]

Paire going in the tank - Baker now up 2 sets to 1. Paire was serving at 1-5 in the 3rd and got broke in about 45 seconds - no bouncing of the ball before serving; just threw a weak 1st serve in came to the net and put 3 shots in a row in the bottom of the net. I wouldn't be surprised to see another lopsided set in the 4th.

 

[TopDawg]

Well that service game for Paire lasted about 90 seconds - broke again. 3-0 Baker in the 4th.

 

[tennis_pro]

Janko's out.

Good news for Fed.

Too bad on Janko, though, I like his game and personality.

 

[jesenk]

No clothing contract for Baker? He is about to become considerably richer than he is now.

 

[tennis_pro]

I just noticed Baker will be ranked in the top 100 after Wimbledon (unless Rosol beats Kohlschreiber).

If he wins today (looks so at the moment) he gets to 77 at least.

 

[TopDawg]

Paire guts out a hold so its now 3-1 Baker - he showed a little fight in that game but Baker about to hold to go up 4-1

 

[tennis_pro]

Also, if Baker beats Kohlschreiber/Rosol (and reaches the QF) he will be ranked around 53.

What a great story. Hope he keeps this up.

 

[jesenk]

No clothing contract for Baker? He is about to become considerably richer than he is now.

Oh, never mind.

 

[romeo8880]

Baker is the most unbelievable player I've ever seen outside of Federer.

 

[tennis_pro]

Baker is the most unbelievable player I've ever seen outside of Federer.

This guy, Baker, has been crazy consistent. I usually expect a few bad losses after a comeback (especially a 7-year hiatus!) but not with Baker.

 

[valiant]

Ivanovic wins

 

[Rock Strongo]

Baker reminds me of Wilander in some way...

 

[TopDawg]

Baker needs to finish this now - that last hold for Baker took a while. Wind is starting to gust and he sprayed a bunch of forehands wide.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

good link for Baker:
http://lsh.lshunter.tv/static/popups/10001702743650.html
the French always have better TV quality

 

[JeMar]

Baker one game away from having the pleasure of playing on every year's best day of tennis.

 

[valiant]

good link for Baker:
http://lsh.lshunter.tv/static/popups/10001702743650.html
the French always have better TV quality

This works

 

[valiant]

Baker wins

 

[Rock Strongo]

Baker is through! Though a bit shaky when serving for it.

 

[SLD76]

baker looks good, will win wimbledon

 

[TopDawg]

Great job by Baker - looks like it'll be Kohly in the 4th round.

 

[tennis_pro]

Welcome in the top 80, Brian!

Keep it going!

 

[jdubbs]

baker!!!

This is unbelievable.

 

[jakemcclain32]

Is there anyway that any of us here can lobby for Baker to replace DY? He's obviously one of our best chances for a medal.

 

[jdubbs]

Baker automatically into the US Open now.

His qualie days are over for the near future.

kolschreiber handling his business so will be a tough match for Baker next round.

 

[Ico]

Baker automatically into the US Open now.

His qualie days are over for the near future.

kolschreiber handling his business so will be a tough match for Baker next round.

Pfft. The USTA would have gotten Baker wildcards into Toronto, Cincy, and the US OPEN even if he was ranked 500 in the world. Us Americans needs a feel-good story.

 

[jdubbs]

Pfft. The USTA would have gotten Baker wildcards into Toronto, Cincy, and the US OPEN even if he was ranked 500 in the world. Us Americans needs a feel-good story.

True, but he had to qualify for Wimbledon, so thought it was worth mentioning.

 

[fps]

"Nice to know my generation was so good" remarks Federer off-hand in his BBC1 interview, when the number of over 30s in the draw at the FO is pointed out to him by Sue Barker.