Wimbledon - The Championships - 2014 - General Discussion Thread

[Maximagq]

Get ready for Maxi's next legendary thread.

Sorry, I didn't read this. I'll be sure to search up my abbreviated user name next time. Thanks Nathaniel!

 

[Love Game]

BOTTOM HALF/3RD RND & Top Half/4th RND Results - Day 7

MONDAY, 30 JUNE 2014

Singles - Third Round
[5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) d. Denis Istomin (UZB) 63 63 64
[19] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) d. [9] John Isner (USA) 67(8) 76(6) 76(3) 75
[10] Kei Nishikori (JPN) d. Simone Bolelli (ITA) 36 63 46 76(4) 64

Singles - Fourth Round
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) d. [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 63 64 76(5)
[3] Andy Murray (GBR) d. [20] Kevin Anderson (RSA) 64 63 76(6)
[11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) d. Leonardo Mayer (ARG) 64 76(6) 62
[26] Marin Cilic (CRO) d. Jeremy Chardy (FRA) 76(8) 64 64

Doubles - Second Round
[1] Bob Bryan (USA) / [1] Mike Bryan (USA) d. Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) / Igor Sijsling (NED) 63 64 62
[2] Alexander Peya (AUT) / [2] Bruno Soares (BRA) d. Martin Klizan (SVK) / Dominic Thiem (AUT) 76(5) 64 62
Chris Guccione (AUS) / Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) d. [7] Lukasz Kubot (POL) / [7] Robert Lindstedt (SWE) 75 63 64
[9] Julian Knowle (AUT) / [9] Marcelo Melo (BRA) d. Aleksandr Nedovyesov (KAZ) / D Tursunov (RUS) 61 76(9) 63
[12] Michael Llodra (FRA) / [12] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) d. Johan Brunstrom (SWE) / Frederik Nielsen (DEN) 63 64 62

 

[Steve0904]

Ridiculous scheduling continues. They put Fed on Court #1 and two women's matches (one QF :shock on Centre Court.Clearly favors Nadal over Fed.

An outrage, disgrace and scandal all at the same time.

I agree Chico.

(Kidding.)

 

[Vensai]

Alright. Week 2 is getting underway. Hope to see some great matches.

 

[firepanda]

Ridiculous scheduling continues. They put Fed on Court #1 and two women's matches (one QF :shock on Centre Court.Clearly favors Nadal over Fed.

An outrage, disgrace and scandal all at the same time.

Not really. Nadal and Federer are pretty much equally popular now, in the sense they are both so popular they'll fill up a stadium. They chose Nadal because he's more likely to get upset and because young gun Kyrgios is more interesting than old horse Robredo.

Regarding womens, it's meant to be women's quarterfinals day and they seem determined to stick to schedule. Not determined enough to put an extra match on Centre though. That I don't understand.

 

[m2nk2]

Ridiculous scheduling continues. They put Fed on Court #1 and two women's matches (one QF :shock on Centre Court.Clearly favors Nadal over Fed.

An outrage, disgrace and scandal all at the same time.

What do you mean favours Nadal over Fed? Nadal is 2nd seeded, Federer is what? 4?

 

[beast of mallorca]

Ridiculous scheduling continues. They put Fed on Court #1 and two women's matches (one QF :shock on Centre Court.Clearly favors Nadal over Fed.

An outrage, disgrace and scandal all at the same time.

You're such a drama queen Chico..... hahaha :twisted:

 

[Nostradamus]

REALLY Boring Wimbledon so far. only decent match was Cornet match but she can't follow that up. so Typical

 

[m2nk2]

REALLY Boring Wimbledon so far. only decent match was Cornet match but she can't follow that up. so Typical

Nah, it's been a couple of great ones. Tsonga and Berdych both played nice 3rd round matches I believe.

 

[Dan Z]

REALLY Boring Wimbledon so far. only decent match was Cornet match but she can't follow that up. so Typical

There have been moments (first set and a half in the dimitrov/dolgo match stands out) but talking about entire matches... yeah its been a little flat. Imagine this week things will liven up somewhat

 

[m2nk2]

How many BPs have Federer missed this year? Must be a new record, surely!

 

[Down_the_line]

Wawrinka beats Lopez in straights, 7-6(5) 7-6(7) 6-3 to set up a quarterfinal encounter with Federer.

 

[m2nk2]

Hmm, I could've sworn that Nadal met Kyrgios earlier this year. Didn't they play?

 

[veroniquem]

Hmm, I could've sworn that Nadal met Kyrgios earlier this year. Didn't they play?

No, they didn't.

 

[m2nk2]

No, they didn't.

This is their first meeting?

 

[W.P. Mayhew]

Hmm, I could've sworn that Nadal met Kyrgios earlier this year. Didn't they play?

You're probably mistaking him with Thanasi Kokkinakis. He played Rafa in the 2nd round of the AO.

 

[veroniquem]

This is their first meeting?

yes it is. KG hasn't played that much on the pro tour yet. Mostly challengers and FUs.

 

[m2nk2]

You're probably mistaking him with Thanasi Kokkinakis. He played Rafa in the 2nd round of the AO.

Aah yeah that's possible.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Murray and Federer on Centre Court.

Raonic and Djokovic on Court 1.

 

[Down_the_line]

Quarterfinals are set:

Novak Djokovic[1]
vs.
Marin Cilic[26]

Andy Murray[3]
vs.
Grigor Dimitrov[11]


Stan Wawrinka[5]
vs.
Roger Federer[4]

Milos Raonic[8]
vs.
Nick Kyrgios[WC]


One thing I love is that, even though we always thought this day wouldn't come, young players are FINALLY breaking through on the men's side. Raonic, Dimitrov and Kyrgios are all in the quarterfinals and Nishikori was right there on the doorstep but lost to Raonic in the 4th round. Someone had to lose there.

The point is there is talent there and it's finding a way to break through. I think we can put to rest the notion that men's tennis is getting weaker and instead give credit to the current top guys who have just been so dominant.

 

[veroniquem]

Murray and Federer on Centre Court.

Raonic and Djokovic on Court 1.

Bouchard, Djoko + new kid on the block. What a lineup. I would not want tickets on centre court tomorrow!!

 

[Love Game]

Results - Bottom Half - 4th Rnd - Day 8

TUESDAY, 1 JULY 2014

Singles - Fourth Round
Nick Kyrgios (AUS) d. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) 76(5) 57 76(5) 63
[4] Roger Federer (SUI) d. [23] Tommy Robredo (ESP) 61 64 64
[5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) d. [19] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) 76(5) 76(7) 63
[8] Milos Raonic (CAN) d. [10] Kei Nishikori (JPN) 46 61 76(4) 63

Doubles - Second Round
Vasek Pospisil (CAN) / Jack Sock (USA) d. [8] Rohan Bopanna (IND) / [8] A Qureshi (PAK) 67(3) 76(5) 63 46 75
Feliciano Lopez (ESP) / Jurgen Melzer (AUT) vs. [11] Jean-Julien Rojer (NED) / [11] Horia Tecau (ROU)

Doubles - Third Round
[1] Bob Bryan (USA) / [1] Mike Bryan (USA) d. [15] J S Cabal (COL) / [15] Marcin Matkowski (POL) 75 63 76(5)
[2] Alexander Peya (AUT) / [2] B Soares (BRA) d. [14] J Murray (GBR) / [14] John Peers (AUS) 63 67(2) 76(3) 36 63
[3] Daniel Nestor (CAN) / [3] Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) d. [16] P Cuevas (URU) / [16] David Marrero (ESP) 76(8) 64 64
[4] J Benneteau (FRA) / E Roger-Vasselin (FRA) d. [13] E Butorac (USA) / [13] R Klaasen (RSA) 67(3) 62 76(4) 63
[12] Michael Llodra (FRA) / [12] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) vs. [6] M Granollers (ESP) / [6] Marc Lopez (ESP)
[9] Julian Knowle (AUT) / [9] Marcelo Melo (BRA) d. C Guccione (AUS) / Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 63 67(2) 76(5) 63

 

[Terenigma]

One thing I love is that, even though we always thought this day wouldn't come, young players are FINALLY breaking through on the men's side. Raonic, Dimitrov and Kyrgios are all in the quarterfinals and Nishikori was right there on the doorstep but lost to Raonic in the 4th round. Someone had to lose there.

So much this.

Its so refreshing to see those names instead of Berdych/Tsonga/Ferrer. We're obviously going to see the Big 4 still dominanting for now but it looks like the younger generation are just starting to replace the journeymen of last generation. We're nearly at the changing of the guard and i welcome this new era of tennis. Question is, who will be the first one to win a slam?

 

[m2nk2]

So if Djoko loses this set we will either have a guy winning his 8th Wimbledon or a brand new winner?

 

[Gut Check]

Just a little aside, but here's a cool article (must click through all the photos to see the captions and explanations) all about the tech and IT infrastructure that helps Wimbledon to operate;

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/behind-the-scenes-at-wimbledon/

 

[Tennis sensation]

Raonic breaks in the 2nd.

 

[W.P. Mayhew]

Just a little aside, but here's a cool article (must click through all the photos to see the captions and explanations) all about the tech and IT infrastructure that helps Wimbledon to operate;

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/behind-the-scenes-at-wimbledon/

This is great, thanks for the share.

 

[Tomxc]

 

[Love Game]

Day 10 Results - QF

WEDNESDAY, 2 JULY 2014

Singles - Quarterfinals
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) d. [26] Marin Cilic (CRO) 61 36 67(4) 62 62
[11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) d. [3] Andy Murray (GBR) 61 76(4) 62
[4] Roger Federer (SUI) d. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 36 76(5) 64 64
[8] Milos Raonic (CAN) d. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 67(4) 62 64 76(4)

Doubles - Third Round
[5] Leander Paes (IND) / [5] Radek Stepanek (CZE) d. [11] Jean-Julien Rojer (NED) / [11] Horia Tecau (ROU) 64 67(5) 64 75
Vasek Pospisil (CAN) / Jack Sock (USA) d. Mate Pavic (CRO) / Andre Sa (BRA) 76(3) 76(3) 64

Doubles - Quarterfinals
[1] Bob Bryan (USA) / [1] Mike Bryan (USA) d. [9] Julian Knowle (AUT) / [9] Marcelo Melo (BRA) 36 76(6) 64 64
[12] Michael Llodra (FRA) / [12] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) d. [4] Julien Benneteau (FRA) / [4] Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) 64 64 57 64

= = = = =

too bad for andy that he had to lose in straights while Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his Duchess Cate Middleton were in attendance!

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Grigor Dimitrov 10 min video interview with Mats Wilander - Wimbledon 2014
after the QF match with Murray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9P713-m2jQ

 

[Enigma]

Current Live Rankings:

Changes in the top rankings:
Djokovic will take over #1 if he wins Wimbledon.
Federer will overtake Wawrinka as #3 if he wins his next match.
Murray has fallen all the way to #10.
Raonic has jumped to #6 and will become #5 surpassing Berdych if he wins Wimbledon.
Dimitrov has entered the top 10 and is currently #9. He will overtake Del Potro as #8 if he wins his semi and if he wins Wimbledon he'll be #5.

 

[Down_the_line]

Current Live Rankings:

Changes in the top rankings:
Djokovic will take over #1 if he wins Wimbledon.
Federer will overtake Wawrinka as #3 if he wins his next match.
Murray has fallen all the way to #10.
Raonic has jumped to #6 and will become #5 surpassing Berdych if he wins Wimbledon.
Dimitrov has entered the top 10 and is currently #9. He will overtake Del Potro as #8 if he wins his semi and if he wins Wimbledon he'll be #5.

Seeing Murray at #10 is just crazy. But he really has been that mediocre this year.

 

[Mainad]

How the heck is Del Potro still clinging on at #8? He hasn't played a tournament since Dubai and forfeits his semi-finalist points from last year's Wimbledon?

 

[newpball]

How the heck is Del Potro still clinging on at #8? He hasn't played a tournament since Dubai and forfeits his semi-finalist points from last year's Wimbledon?

Because the ATP ranking numbers are trailing indicators.

 

[Mainad]

Because the ATP ranking numbers are trailing indicators.

Sorry, you've lost me. Why is everyone else apart from the top 4 being moved around but not Del Potro?

 

[FlamEnemY]

I'm SO hoping for a Dimitrov - Federer final, it would be a gorgeous match!

Sorry, you've lost me. Why is everyone else apart from the top 4 being moved around but not Del Potro?

Because he probably has accumulated most of his points from the second half of last year? I didn't follow him so I really don't know how they are distributed, but this is the logical conclusion.

 

[Gut Check]

Seeing Murray at #10 is just crazy. But he really has been that mediocre this year.

Murray should thank the stars he exceeded expectations with his FO SF. Otherwise, he'd be in a far worse spot.

 

[firepanda]

Weird to think Murray did better on clay than at Wimbledon. But anyway, Djokovic should have a pretty clear path to the title now, which means he'll finally claim the number 1 spot he's been deserving of all year.

 

[Fiercer]

Sorry, you've lost me. Why is everyone else apart from the top 4 being moved around but not Del Potro?

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Juan-Martin-Del-Potro.aspx?t=rb

He is still defending a master final, semi, and quarter and on top of that he has three 500 tournament wins and a 250 too. Thats a load of points. Everyone else is moving around because they have all their eggs in one basket.

 

[Mainad]

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Juan-Martin-Del-Potro.aspx?t=rb

He is still defending a master final, semi, and quarter and on top of that he has three 500 tournament wins and a 250 too. Thats a load of points. Everyone else is moving around because they have all their eggs in one basket.

But he just lost 720 semi-finalist points from last year's Wimby semi-final! Surely that must have made some difference to his position by now??

 

[Fiercer]

But he just lost 720 semi-finalist points from last year's Wimby semi-final! Surely that must have made some difference to his position by now??

This is no mystery really, the ranking points are there for everyone to see. The gulf between ranking spots are much wider the higher up you go in the rankings. Delpo will drop a lot come the fall tournaments since to begin with thats where the majority of his points is.

 

[m2nk2]

Is it just me or does Genie look like The statue of Liberty?

 

[Love Game]

Is it just me or does Genie look like The statue of Liberty?

oh. my. gosh. that's hilarious ... she really does have that look! :lol:

 

[merwy]

This is no mystery really, the ranking points are there for everyone to see. The gulf between ranking spots are much wider the higher up you go in the rankings. Delpo will drop a lot come the fall tournaments since to begin with thats where the majority of his points is.

Well it's where ALL of his points are to be precise. So he will have zero points after this fall..

 

[Love Game]

* HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4TH, AMERICA *


(Go, Miss North America, Go!)

​

 

[Steve0904]

* HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4TH, AMERICA *


(Go, Miss North America, Go!)

​

So are you adopting her now? That's fine, I'm just wondering. Canadians are a giving bunch of people.

She does look like the Statue of Liberty. :lol:

 

[Love Game]

So are you adopting her now? That's fine, I'm just wondering. Canadians are a giving bunch of people.

She does look like the Statue of Liberty. :lol:

absolutely!
at least for today ... very generous of you! ... Genie is our Honorary Lady Liberty for the day!!

 

[Steve0904]

absolutely!
at least for today ... very generous of you! ... Genie is our Honorary Lady Liberty for the day!!

We want her back for tomorrow though ok? Then you can jump on the bandwagon.

 

[Love Game]

We want her back for tomorrow though ok? Then you can jump on the bandwagon.

already there ... Go Genie!

 

[tennisaddict]

Does Genie have enough tools to hurt Kvitova ?

I know Kvitova's problem is inconsistency. I think if she doesnt make too many mistakes, she can control the outcome. I saw her play Venus and she was awesome. Also she seems to handle pressure well in high stake matches.