Wimbledon 2014 Discussion Thread [Kvitova/Djokovic win!]

[Black Dagger]

I remember Del Po was on a court last year that had about 12 people watching. It was horrible.

[Novo]

Delpo is finished

[Locke.]

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/p640x640/10446013_720024148055426_4621815173816504488_n.jpg

Jesus christ, who is this

[Black Dagger]

Delpo is finished

Del Po will be winning the US Open again later in the year :idc:

[Marc]

It won't let me look at your team, how do i join the league?

Dunno LOL

There's a password: thisisbigbrother

[Drew.]

Dunno LOL

There's a password: thisisbigbrother

A password is no good without a league name

[Drew.]

A beer belly is emerging

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqvyU0tCAAA3opN.jpg

[Novo]

My Kiri looking Gorgeous

[BigSister]

Marc ive joined league but I need a league name too

[Drew.]

Fantasy league is called TIBB
Password thisisbigbrother

[BigSister]

Thanks Drew ^_^

[BigSister]

I have now joined

[Marc]

:)

[Novo]

Spent all my budget and put my power player as the Wildcard

[Novo]

I don't get how they manage to do Men's and Women's points fairly though, because obviously woman play less so their guaranteed to get less points so is there really any point picking any women? Or do they give give them more points or something

[Drew.]

I only picked one male..

[Drew.]

I am losing this

http://i.imgur.com/AmUWmMw.png

[Novo]

I have

Dmitrov -Serve
Serena - Power
Gulbis - Return
Halep - Net Play
Pavs - Mind

[Drew.]

I was trying to fit Mugu into return but she is the most expensive one.

[Drew.]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/22/article-2664972-1F058BF200000578-740_634x802.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/22/article-2664972-1F058BDA00000578-265_634x875.jpg

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http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Evgeny+Donskoy+2013+Australian+Open+Day+3+gp2f5vAG ycIl.jpg

This guy bending Genie over on Court 1

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Time to get my Avatar prepared

[Drew.]

You have picked one of the worst photos of her

[Drew.]

http://i.imgur.com/sQqZqTw.png

[Novo]

My Sig >

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Do you like my Avatar Drew

[Drew.]

The best avatar you've ever had Andy

[Drew.]

Who the hell is Annika

[Drew.]

Is that some terrible name for Aga

[Novo]

Richard Pagliaro, Senior Editor
Men’s Champion: Roger Federer It is not a nostalgia-driven pick: Federer has moved fluidly in reaching five finals this year, he's healthy, and should be confident coming off his 14th career grass-court title in Halle. Rafa may be an insurmountable obstacle, but the seven-time champion matches up with anyone else on grass.

Women’s Champion: Serena Williams The last time Serena suffered an early exit in Paris, she blasted back to win Wimbledon. Though she hasn't been as imposing this season, Williams has raised the Rosewater Dish three of the last five years, knows how to close, and remains the class of the field.

Men’s Dark Horse: Grigor Dimitrov He's been a chronic underachiever at SW19, but in winning his third title of the year at Queen's Club, Dimitrov showed the serve, athleticism, and all-court skills that can carry him deep at Wimbledon if he holds his nerve.

Women’s Dark Horse: Madison Keys Fresh off her first career title at Eastbourne, the 19-year-old's explosiveness plays well on grass. Keys is still refining the rough edges, but her serve and forehand are two of the biggest weapons in the game. If she serves with authority, she is a threat.

Ed McGrogan, Online Editor
Men's Champion: Novak Djokovic He’s hard to beat on hard courts and is second-in-command on clay. But Djokovic is great on grass, too, having reached at least the semifinals of Wimbledon in each of the last four years. He’s more than due to lift his seventh Grand Slam title.

Women's Champion: Serena Williams There might be more pressure on Serena to perform at a Slam than ever, considering her early exits in Melbourne and Paris. But maybe that’s just the tonic she needs. Though a loss wouldn’t shock—it happened in the fourth round last year—it’s hard to imagine Williams not winning a major through Wimbledon this year.

Men's Dark Horse: Fernando Verdasco After drifting outside the Top 50 in 2013, Verdasco has moved back into the Top 25, and thanks to his grass-court credentials is seeded No. 18. His lefty serve is an asset on grass, and if he didn’t lose a certain two-set lead last year, Fred Perry might still be a talking point at this year’s Championships.

Women's Dark Horse: Sabine Lisicki We saw what pressure did to Lisicki in last year’s final, so even her first match—on Centre Court, due to Marion Bartoli’s retirement—will be a test. But if she can get past that, no one in her quarter, including Simona Halep, looks capable of toppling her on turf. She’s significantly under seeded at No. 19.

Peter Bodo, Senior Writer
Men’s Champion: Rafael Nadal If we know one thing about Nadal, it's that he's often at his best when he's trying to recapture or prove something. He’s had hard luck at Wimbledon for a number of years, but he’s much too good a grass-court player not to win there again.

Women’s Champion: Maria Sharapova In this wide-open year, it feels like the French Open champion has karma working for her. In addition, Serena, who holds a remarkable 16-2 head-to-head advantage over Sharapova, has been struggling. Can you say, “face saver?”

Men’s Dark Horse: Grigor Dimitrov The Bulgarian has climbed all the way to No. 13 in the rankings, and he’s got all the requisite tools for success in today’s physical, hit-the-crap-out-of-the-ball environment. His long awaited breakthrough is upon us—or, it better be, given the hype that has surrounded Dimitrov.

Women’s Dark Horse: Eugenie Bouchard Did anyone else notice that, just like flavor-of-the-month Dimitrov, Bouchard is ranked no. 13? A semifinalist at the French Open, Bouchard is just 20—three years younger than Dimitrov. But she seems a decade more mature as a competitor, which will help her punch through as the next big WTA star.

Steve Tignor, Senior Writer
Men's Champion: Rafael Nadal It would be easy to write off Rafa after his early losses here the last two years, and his fairly tough draw. But he says he's determined to right the grass ship this time, and that his knees feel much better. If he gets on a roll, who is going to stop him?

Women's Champion: Serena Williams After going out before the quarters in three of the last four majors, she can't be called the overwhelming favorite this time. But Serena, an early loser in Paris, is at her best when she has something to prove.

Men's Dark Horse: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga He's had a bad year, and his ranking is down from No. 5 to No. 17, but Jo is one of the few who owns wins over each of the Big 4, and he tends to get his big game into gear at Wimbledon.

Women's Dark Horse: Venus Williams Can a five-time champion be a dark horse? She can when she's 33 years old and ranked No. 30. But Venus, like Tsonga, draws life from a surface that's alive, and she's beaten the top seed near her in the draw, Petra Kvitova, the last two times they've played.

[Novo]

Annika is Beck

[Novo]

I'm sure Dmitrov has been the dark horse for every grand slam in the last 3 years

[Novo]

Then again he's won 3 titles this year already so I can see why people are picking him

[Drew.]

No Aga in your sig, you have quickly abandoned that ship

[Drew.]

Peter Bodo :worship:

Women’s Dark Horse: Eugenie Bouchard Did anyone else notice that, just like flavor-of-the-month Dimitrov, Bouchard is ranked no. 13? A semifinalist at the French Open, Bouchard is just 20—three years younger than Dimitrov. But she seems a decade more mature as a competitor, which will help her punch through as the next big WTA star.

[Novo]

I never really support her at Wimbledon, I wouldn't want her to win Wimbledon before Vika

[Novo]

Genie to reach 10 semi finals before winning her first one at the age of 31

[Drew.]

Genie will have at least 2 grand slams by the time shes Agas age

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If only Tennis was that predictable

[Novo]

http://s11.postimg.org/lnj827f7n/luc5.jpg

Who are these then Drew

[Drew.]

Zakopalova & Safarova

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Koukalova*

[Drew.]

Close enough

[Novo]

She is using her birth name now

[Drew.]

Stupid having 2 names

[Novo]

Genie's other name is Jobberfest

[Drew.]

You are disrespecting Vikas best friend

[Novo]

I didn't mention anything about Monfils

[Novo]

https://38.media.tumblr.com/212fafee393dd3d2513b13aaa35b48c8/tumblr_n4sxbwbjAp1tvlp0no4_250.gif

[Drew.]

Your jokes tonight

http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/001/880/768/hi-res-151672336_crop_north.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75

[Novo]

Just when I was nearly fully recovered from the 2012 us open you go and post that pic, you horrible bastard

[Drew.]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/b489ff3b70237ff303897b2c20442ab6/tumblr_mwqvisxR3K1r4xlmuo5_250.gif

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http://i.imgur.com/Bgchg.gif

[Jamie585]

Extremely excited for tomorrow!! Going to be glued to the TV all week :D

[Jords]

That fantasty Wimbledon is confusing me no idea who to pick lol :worry:

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You won't go wrong if you pick Ula Radwanska for serve Jords

[Novo]

20 minutes!!!

[Drew.]

HURRAY

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Piss off Daily politics

[Drew.]

The intro music <3

[Novo]

I have seen the Murray winning point to many times

[Drew.]

The BBC website showing live coverage from all the courts again, will have to stick Kiri vs Sloane on

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I love this segment

[Novo]

McEnroe can do one

[Drew.]

10 minutes in and they are already mentioning my Genie

[Novo]

Kiri v Sloane is packed out

[Novo]

Peng v Konta, time to replace it on the red button with Kiri and Sloane

[Drew.]

Virginia laying into Andy all day

[Novo]

got to love her

[Novo]

First bagel of the tournament from Vesnina

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And Makarova down 5-0 to KDK

[Drew.]

Vesnina will get a double bagel

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Break for Kiri!!!!!

[Drew.]

I'm not sure why but i really dislike Sloane

[Novo]

This is the Kiri I know and love <3

[Novo]

This is fantastic

[Novo]

No!!!!!!!

[Novo]

Break back quick!!!!

[Drew.]

Kiri you idiot

[Novo]

Leave her alone

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Stosur is nearly out

[BigSister]

I nearly went for Sam as well but then changed my mind at last min #facepalm

[Drew.]

Finish her Kiri!!!!

[Jords]

Stosur was in my Fantastay Wimbledon :facepalm:

[Jords]

Which took me ages to figure out what to do :facepalm:

[Drew.]

Stosur was really sluggish when i saw her last week, i should have seen the signs this was coming.

[Novo]

5-5

[Novo]

They haven't got Court 1 on the Red Button, what is this ****

[Drew.]

It'll be on the BBC website

[Jords]

Vika warming up

[Novo]

Should be on the red button, its ****ing Vika not some jobber like Bencic

[Drew.]

The royal box finally being used by royalty

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0DErXCMAEXC3V.jpg

[Novo]

What's that fat jobber doing there

[Drew.]

Show some respect

[Novo]

Konta and Peng piss off plese

[Drew.]

Kiri :facepalm:

[Novo]

Vika's first serve is tragic but she still held

[Drew.]

Kiri has somehow pulled it back to 6-6 in the tie break

[Drew.]

6th MP

[Novo]

Kiri easily though

[Drew.]

Yess shes finally finished off that American flop, Vika time.

[Drew.]

Vikas outfit is terrible

[Novo]

Said from the start Kiri would be a darkhorse, she can play as good as anyone on grass

[Novo]

Vika with a Wimbledon version of her Aussie Open 12 attire

[Novo]

Looks much better in shorts then a dress

[Jords]

Kiri!!!!!!!!!!

[Novo]

Vika breezing this match now

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4-1!!!!!!

[Jords]

Simon :worship:

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Konta out

[Novo]

Now they can get Court 1 on

[Jamie585]

Why isn't Azarenka's game shown on TV?

[Jamie585]

Murray is looking good!

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8 double faults

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Vika saves a set point

[alex_front2]

Polite request

Can all men please put their tongues away and wipe away excess drool when Eugenie Bouchard appears on court, thanks

[Novo]

Yes Drew

[Drew.]

Certainly not

[Drew.]

Request denied

[Jamie585]

Is Genie playing tomorrow?

[Novo]

2 set points, dear god

[Novo]

Save 1 more!!!!!m

[Jamie585]

Saved!!

[Jords]

deuce

[Novo]

Oh for **** sake

[Jamie585]

Who is this Woman?

[Novo]

Who is this Woman?

She got to the semi finals in 1999 and got knocked out by Graff

[Novo]

4 set points saved and now its 5-5

[Jamie585]

What a way to lose the game

[alex_front2]

I don't know if you have seen this Drew and other Eugenie admirers

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2664972/Eugenie-Bouchard-set-Wimbledon-storm.html

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/22/article-2664972-1F058BDA00000578-265_634x875.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/22/article-2664972-1F058BDE00000578-879_306x423.jpg

[Jamie585]

Match point

[Novo]

How this isn't 1 set all I'll never know, Vika Volleys have pretty much saved her

[Jamie585]

Oh dear

[Jamie585]

Ooh drama on court 1

[Novo]

:joker:

[Novo]

These volleys are something else

[Jamie585]

Bless her asking if the ball person was ok

[Drew.]

Is Genie playing tomorrow?

She is indeed

I don't know if you have seen this Drew and other Eugenie admirers

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2664972/Eugenie-Bouchard-set-Wimbledon-storm.html

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/22/article-2664972-1F058BDA00000578-265_634x875.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/22/article-2664972-1F058BDE00000578-879_306x423.jpg

Of course Alex, very nice photos aren't they.

[Novo]

Still a bit rusty but the Volleys and Forehand looked great, the movement will come back

[Drew.]

Vika being an Argies fan <3

[Jamie585]

Why has Vika been injured for so long?

[Black Dagger]

omfg jamie your faves </3

[Jamie585]

Wut wut?

[Drew.]

Lucas is anti Genie and Caro, ignore him Jamie.

[Novo]

Why has Vika been injured for so long?

Ever since she slipped on the deathtrap Court 1 at last years Wimbledon she has had problems, compensation is due

[Novo]

omfg jamie your faves </3

You horrid twat

[Drew.]

David fast asleep whilst his favourite has just been destroyed in the first round.

[Black Dagger]

Anti Genie is going a bit too far :laugh:

Just don't want bish winning slams while Li is still around.

[Brother Leon]

Hope we are ready to witness King Rafa and Queen Maria.

[Novo]

Li Na broke in the opening game!!!!!

[Novo]

Kania moves into my Top 10 if she pulls this off

[Drew.]

I am sure you have a top 30

[Novo]

Come on my Paula

[Jamie585]

I have never watched Li Na win a match!

[Novo]

She looks a bit like Ula this girl

[Black Dagger]

killing myself

bye

[Novo]

She can't deal with the 3rd Radwanska

[Drew.]

Shes cocked it up

[Novo]

Don't panic, she will take this into a tie break

[Black Dagger]

YES!

[Novo]

Poor girl

[Black Dagger]

I have never watched Li Na win a match!

You didn't see any of her Aus Open run :suspect:

[Novo]

Think Jaime turned off like myself after Vika went out

[Shaun]

oh grigor... you adorable, cocky bastard

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http://photos-g.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10369453_491993494261718_290565873_n.jpg

[Black Dagger]

I'm exhausted and that was only R1.

[Shaun]

:flutter:

[Locke.]

Venus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drew.]

Mugu is on her way

[Novo]

Wouldn't be surprised if Mugu lost to Coco, she is on fire on grass at the minute by the sounds of it

[Drew.]

I dont believe it, there is no court 7 stream

[Marc]

Well well well

[Drew.]

Marc quick!!!!!!

[Marc]

Kania moves into my Top 10 if she pulls this off

She's called Paula :joker: what sort of madness

[Marc]

Verdasco AND Stosur on my Fantasy Wimbledon team gone lol

[Novo]

Dmitrov and Gulbis both through for me, do points update straight away?

[Marc]

Konta out

What a Kont

[Marc]

Dmitrov and Gulbis both through for me, do points update straight away?

Not sure actually. I haven't had any

I've replaced with Serena and Genie

[Novo]

31 points I have got from 2 players, not sure if that is good or bad

[Drew.]

I have been waiting all day to watch Mugu and it isn't been shown

[Marc]

I have 59 and I've got rid of both lol

[Marc]

**** only 3 transfers left. Good thing I have Serena and Rafa

[Drew.]

How do you find your points

[Drew.]

Oh i've got 0

[Novo]

How the bloody hell have you got 59, my players both won

[Marc]

Mine flopped and I still beat you. Who did you get points from?

[Novo]

Dimitrov and Gulbis

[Novo]

Bet Dmitrov hit just 3 aces or something

[Marc]

Here's me thinking the first match I'd watch would be a tussle between Tsonga and Melzer. How wrong I was. Boring

[Marc]

What categories were they both in?

[Marc]

Verdasco was my net play and Stosur my power

[Novo]

I had Dmitrov as my Serve and Gulbis my return

[Marc]

Good to see Fognini losing.

[Novo]

When does Serena play

[Marc]

Broady giving the crowd a tight set

[Novo]

Jobber Broady takes it to a deciding set

[Marc]

Oh she won. She's pretty. But no boobs?

[Drew.]

Ferrer easily through

[Jamie585]

You didn't see any of her Aus Open run :suspect:

Missed the Australian open, so haven't really seen Li Na in full action!

[Novo]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2664585/Tennis-bosses-ruined-raunchy-photo-British-star-slams-decision-strip-funding-posted-picture-posing-condom-machine-toilets.html

The condom machine ruined her career Marc

[Marc]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2664585/Tennis-bosses-ruined-raunchy-photo-British-star-slams-decision-strip-funding-posted-picture-posing-condom-machine-toilets.html

The condom machine ruined her career Marc

Hahaha look at that slutty outfit. Perhaps I should support her

Quite like her backhand

[Novo]

Probably be passed around the locker room more times then Genie

[Marc]

Ugliest match out on C.19

[Marc]

Probably be passed around the locker room more times then Genie

I bet she lets the guys rub her lamp alright

[Novo]

I hear they nickname her Bushourd

[Novo]

Mugu getting some punishment from Coco at the minute

[Marc]

Bush-hard

[Jamie585]

Djokovic is all over this guy

[Drew.]

These jokes are about as flat as Broadys chest

[Novo]

Jobber Broady 2-0 up in the 3rd

[Novo]

Can she possibly bagel someone at Wimbledon

[Jords]

Pull it together Mugu

[Locke.]

Probably be passed around the locker room more times then Genie

You will be speaking of Genie with more respect

[Drew.]

Goerges flops and he goes and sticks Genie in his sig

[Marc]

A Brit is through on the women's side!!!!

[Drew.]

Mugu breaks

[Marc]

C'mon Kvitova get your serve sorted love, can't have three of my Fantasy team losing in R1

[Marc]

Should have gone with Broady for the server in my fantasy team. 16 aces

[Marc]

Apparently the points go like this;

Server gets 3 points for an ace and -3 for a double fault
Returner gets 1 for every percentage of receiving points won e.g. 33% = 33 points
Power gets 2 for each winner and -1 for each unforced error (Ouch) best not to go with a man
Net play gets 2 points for each net point won and -1 for each lost
Mind gets 7 for each break point converted

Wish I had read that before picking my team ROFL

[Marc]

I'm already -3 with Kvitova. Stupid bitch

[Marc]

Make that -6 ****

[Marc]

Oh we're back to 0

[Jamie585]

I have 33 points on the fantasy Wimbledon game.. Is that good, bad or unknown? It is very confusing haha

[Marc]

We'll see after today lol

[Drew.]

Hurrah it is finally Caro time

[Jamie585]

87 points now after Novak's triumph

[Drew.]

Mugu takes the 2nd set, time to go on a rampage and finish her off.

[Novo]

Coco breaks back!!!!!!

[Drew.]

Tomorrows order of play

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule9.html

[Drew.]

Court 1 is the place to be tomorrow

[Novo]

Ula v Kerbs

[Marc]

Kanepi/Jankovic

[BigSister]

I agree Drew court one looks a good line up

[Drew.]

Genie and Donna both last on tomorrow just like Caro and Mugu today.. all the matches i want to see colliding with the football.

[Novo]

Serves you right for laughing at Vika when she slipt last year

[Black Dagger]

Can Tsonga stop flopping ta.

[Jamie585]

Gonna be a late one for Radwanska tonight!

[Novo]

Imagine if this Jew beat Caro

[Jamie585]

Caroline breaks :D

[Drew.]

Mugu is throwing it away

[Novo]

The Jew breaks Caro to love

[Jamie585]

Well that was short lived

[Novo]

Jesus Christ, look at the size of that line judge behind The Jew, he is built like a Tank

[Jamie585]

Does anyone else play stick tennis?? Best game in the world!

[Drew.]

They need to make a really good tennis game for the next gen consoles

[Drew.]

Mugu serving to stay in the match

[Drew.]

For **** sakes

[Novo]

Coco!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drew.]

She has just saved 3 match points

[Novo]

Coco has let it slip