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The Championships 2012 at [WIMBLEDON]
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Murray unlucky in 'golden draw'.
I would love to see how Haas does against him on grass.
Are the results from Halle any meaningful? Or wanted Nadal and Roger to just chillax and didn't use their full potential?
Venus second round.
Nadal's first week performances would probably be patchy as he plays his way into the tournament. That is to be expected because of the considerable transformation in his play style from clay and a lack of substantial match practice.
Although it's grass, i'm less worried about Venus seeing Rad beat hear this year on hard court and clay.
Radwanska needs to capitalize on not having Azarenka in the SF. Most of the tournaments where the draw favored her that way (or in Azarenka's early exit) she suffered 'shock' defeats.
I'm also not pleased how Radwanska says every time how she prefers hard courts and dislikes clay\grass. Almost like giving up in advance on reaching the final stages.
Those matches aren't really indicative of anything TOO meaningful. But I wouldn't completely discard them. Nadal is pretty vulnerable to big hitters on grass. If he ends up playing Haas or Tsonga, he's gonna have to be on his toes.
Grass is her favorite surface.
Venus has bigger chance on grass as she'll be encouraged to go for her shots and less of them will come back. We'll see in a couple of days I guess.
Hopefuly Tsonga can stun Nadal like he did Federer last year. No choking like at Roland Garros please.
Grass isn't Radwanska's favorite surface. After her 1st-round Eastbourne defeat she said "I think I just prefer hardcourt, that's for sure." Before Venus, i hope Rad gets to a smooth start in the first round.
Maybe she does now, given she's had lackluster Wimbledon apperances for the past few years.
It's funny, there's a rematch from this year's Halle SF already, Haas vs Kohlschreiber. After his stunning run in Halle Haas is one to watch, though I doubt he can be as successful in the best of 5 formula.
Rocket Scientist
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Man these tennis organisation are fucking ridiculous... Why is there no schedule of play?!?!?!?!?! Why do I have to wait until the day itself to know when the hell who is playing who. God damnit I hate these motherfuckers.
Top halves play Monday, Djoker opens the tournament on central court. Kvitova plays the first match on CC on Tuesday.
I think they're still waiting for this week's tournaments to end, eg. if Eastbourne finals were delayed to Sunday and Seppi and Roddick played a marathon match, it'd be a shame if it turned out Seppi was scheduled to play Wimby R1 Monday morning...
Tea and Toast
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I've got some tickets for Centre court on Wednesday... Should be fun.
Aiight, order of play for first monday is up http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html
Everyone forgets this is on grass so we can see a tn of stupid comments.
Nadal can not hurt Novak on fast courts. If anything Novak will obliterate him just like how he did last year at Wimbledon and USO (FAST courts). Rafa can not flatten his shot like novak can, and from both wings.
If Rafa survives first week, always though for him, until grass goes away from baseline part and becomes more slower and easier for him to move.My pick is Novak, then Roger. Nadal won't make final.
Nadal can not hurt Novak on fast courts. If anything Novak will obliterate him just like how he did last year at Wimbledon and USO (FAST courts). Rafa can not flatten his shot like novak can, and from both wings.
If Rafa survives first week, always though for him, until grass goes away from baseline part and becomes more slower and easier for him to move.My pick is Novak, then Roger. Nadal won't make final.
The reason Djokovic beat Nadal 7 times last year is not because Nadal can't compete with him on faster courts.
he can but novak is superior player on fast courts. can make Rafa look like an amateur if he is on.
Last year USO was very slow compared to previous and didn't seem any faster than Australian Open. Wimbledon is also very slow compared to what it used to be (though maybe they sped it up this year). The reason why a player like Nadal has two titles and is a two-time runner up.
Sadly there are very few fast tournaments anymore, Paris and London indoors, Cincinnati, Montreal, Dubai...
Hyphen
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[7] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) v Tamira Paszek (AUT)
That should be an interesting match. Watched Paszek beat Kerber the other day, and I can see her causing an upset against Wozniacki. I used to have high hopes for Caroline, but I don't think she will ever have the power to win a Grand Slam. Far too many other players with less talent cause her problems simply because they hit the ball much harder than her.
Oh well, I'll look forward to seeing Heather Watson fly the flag for as long as possible.
That should be an interesting match. Watched Paszek beat Kerber the other day, and I can see her causing an upset against Wozniacki. I used to have high hopes for Caroline, but I don't think she will ever have the power to win a Grand Slam. Far too many other players with less talent cause her problems simply because they hit the ball much harder than her.
Oh well, I'll look forward to seeing Heather Watson fly the flag for as long as possible.
And Sabine Lisicki's legs, and Maria Kirilenko's face...
Diprosalic
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Roger plays on court 1. This is ridiculous.
Centre Court 1PM
Novak Djokovic (SRB)[1]
v
Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP)
Maria Sharapova (RUS)[1]
v
Anastasia Rodionova (AUS)
Ernests Gulbis (LAT)
v
Tomas Berdych (CZE)[6]
Court No. 1 1PM
David Nalbandian (ARG)
v
Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)[8]
Roger Federer (SUI)[3]
v
Albert Ramos (ESP)
Kim Clijsters (BEL)
v
Jelena Jankovic (SRB)[18]
perfectchaos007
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MIMIC's already at the courts and ready for action
MIMIC would catch on fire if he put on RF gear. He wears the NOLE t-shirt Djokovic' dad wears.
Mecha_Infantry
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Man, Sharapova really is fucking smoking isn't she?
Anyway, I love watching Wimbledon on TV..but since I work in Wimbledon it's a fucking pain. So many Americans moving slowly with their bumbags (Fanny packs to you guys)
UGGGHGHGHGHG
Anyway, I love watching Wimbledon on TV..but since I work in Wimbledon it's a fucking pain. So many Americans moving slowly with their bumbags (Fanny packs to you guys)
UGGGHGHGHGHG
I think this gets posted every year in the Wimbledon thread
There are hotter tennis players these days, but she's got the CLASS.
I feel weird even buying tennis balls with his face on the can =p
perfectchaos007
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Too bad Head doesn't make tennis balls. They are one of the few major racket producers who don't also make tennis balls. If they do, I have never seen them sold in stores.
perfectchaos007
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Oh, well I am mistaken then. The top 3 that dominate where I'm from are Wilson, Penn, and Dunlap. I've never seen a Head ball. One of my friends ordered a can of Slazenger balls. Those were fancy
yep, she's so graceful, like a swan not only off but also on court. Just like Federer.
A bit OT: I just read the Agassi bio and it's absolutely brilliant. Oh and winning ugly, wish I'd have read it sooner.
I'm rooting for anything but a Djokovic - Nadal final.
Seriously? I'd say about 90% play with head where I'm from
USOpen is not going to have aro of anytime soon. They're only modernising L. Armstrong stadium.
if you're in the US and your ISP subscribes to ESPN3.com all the matches are available there.
true. they built that on swampland that can't handle the extra weight. bring it back to Forest Hills, i say.
Head groundsman spouted some crazy line about how it's a 'myth' that the courts are slower than before, "the ball just bounces higher". Sigh. http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/wimbledon-groundsman-its-a-myth-that-the-grass-is-slower/
I can imagine the soil components are different. Also you might make the ground softer to take more impact from the ball and make the balls heavier. Different grass might make a difference as well. Just my guesses.
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