The Old Tennis Thread

[BigSister]

awww lucky!
Still I saw murray when it was the exhibition match at wimbledon in may when kim played(Murray didnt but he got intervewd) so i cant moan too much
And shame kim won but i like jelena so at least it wasnt some1 annoying

[Marc]

Murray is a set down... he's running on empty.. he looks tired!

[Marc]

Murray toughs it out 46 63 61 win.. plays the winner of Hewitt vs. [1] Federer

[Lee.]

When is Hewitt/Frederer match?

[BigSister]

Scary match
and even scarier next match thats semis right

[Vladimir]

YAY for Djokovic and Murray! :thumbs2: I was so nervous watching Novak, because Simon was good, but not good enough. :tongue:

[Marc]

WTA - Toronto

Singles - Quarterfinals
(2) Serena Williams (USA) d. (Q) Lucie Safarova (CZE) 63 62
(4) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 67(3) 61 63
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) d. (5) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 67(6) 76(7) 62
Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. (14) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 62 76(5)


ATP - Cincinnati

Singles - Quarter-finals
[1] R Federer (SUI) d L Hewitt (AUS) 63 64
[2] R Nadal (ESP) d T Berdych (CZE) 64 75
[3] A Murray (GBR) d J Benneteau (FRA) 46 63 61
[4] N Djokovic (SRB) d [9] G Simon (FRA) 64 75

[Lee.]

What time will Federer/Murray be played?

[Marc]

Originally posted by happyland
What time will Federer/Murray be played?

7pm I think! Sky sports Xtra

[Lee.]

Originally posted by Marcjswp
Originally posted by happyland
What time will Federer/Murray be played?

7pm I think! Sky sports Xtra

I don't have sky sports so I'll just have to watch the live scores online! I am going to subscribe to Sports for the US Open though. Does anyone know if I can just subscribe for a month then cancel it?

[BigSister]

eeeeek Murrays playing Federer
Im going out tonight as well but ill find out when i get home

[Gemmer-x]

oh poo. That's made my rubbish day a whole lot worse :(
Murray falls to Federer 6'2 7'6

[BigSister]

awwww i know it was on news
My cousin said if he had won it would have been on first
Is Nadal playing Federer?

[Marc]

Oh well Murray out, but he looked very tired to me against Benneteau so its no surprise he lost in the semi's

Novak in the final with Federer though.. thats pretty cool! Go on nole!

[DrunkerThanMoses]

:cheer2:

[Marc]

WTA - Toronto

Singles - Semi Finals
(4) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. (2) Serena Williams (USA) 76(2) 61
Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) 62 46 64


(1) Dinara Safina l. to A. Rezai R2
(2) Serena Williams l. to (4) E. Dementieva SF
(3) Venus Williams l. to Bondarenko R2
(4) Elena Dementieva plays M. Sharapova FINAL
(5) Jelena Jankovic l. to A. Kleybanova QF
(6) Svetlana Kuznetsova l. to S. Stosur R2
(7) Vera Zvonereva l. to M. Sharapova R3
(8) Caroline Wozniacki l. to J. Zheng R2
(9) Victoria Azarenka l. to K. Clijsters R2
(10) Nadia Petrova l. to M. Sharapova R1
(11) Ana Ivanovic l. to L Safarova R2
(12) Flavia Pennetta l. to V. Razzano R2
(13) Marion Bartoli l. to A. Bonderenko R1
(14) Agnieszka Radwanska l. to M. Sharapova QF
(15) Amelie Mauresmo l. to F. Schiavone R1
(16) Dominika Cibulkova l. to A Kleybanova


ATP - Cincinnati

Singles - Quarter-finals
[1] R Federer (SUI) d [3] A Murray (GBR) 62 76(8)
[4] N Djokovic (SRB) d [2] R Nadal (ESP) 61 64


(1) Roger Federer plays (4) N. Djokovic FINAL
(2) Rafael Nadal l. to (4) N. Djokovic SF
(3) Andy Murray l. to (1) R. Federer SF
(4) Novak Djokovic plays (1) R. Federer FINAL
(5) Andy Roddick l. to Sam Querrey R2
(6) Juan Martin Del Potro retired
(7) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga l. to Chris Guccione R2
(8) Nikolay Davydenko l. to (9) G. Simon R3
(9) Giles Simon l. to (4) N. Djokovic QF
(10) Fernando Gonzelez l. to Tomas Berdych R1
(11) Fernando Verdasco l. to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez R1
(12) Robin Soderling l. to Lleyton Hewitt R1
(13) Gael Monfils l. to I. Karlovic R1
(14) Marin Cilic l. to David Ferrer R2
(15) Tommy Robredo l. to J. Chardy R1
(16) Radek Stepanek l. to (3) A. Murray

[BigSister]

oooh go novak ^_^
and maria as well

[Vladimir]

Go Nole! :thumbs2: Great match with Nadal last night... :hugesmile:

[Vladimir]

Federer won. :bored:

[BigSister]

no surprise really was rooting for Novak though but i supose Federer beat Murray so at least he lost to the winner

[Marc]

OMG I totally missed this..oh well LOL

[Gemmer-x]

Glad Nadal lost to Nole last night, means Andy gets to keep his no.2 ranking for the US :)
Really wanted Nole to win against Fed today, he played some great tennis in the 2nd set and was un-lucky to allow Fed to break back.

[BigSister]

oh yeah i forgot about that even more reason to love novak as much as i love Rafa i wanted Andy to keep his 2nd seed for US

[Marc]

Elena Dementieva df. Maria Sharapova 64 63 in the final at the Rogers Cup

[BigSister]

aww Maria lost
But Elena is good so well done to her

[Gemmer-x]

anyone been watching the davis cup today? it's all square at the end of the day - GBR 1 -1 Poland
Murray won, un-lucky for Dan Evans though on his DC debut, he tried to fight back in the 3rd but it was just too late.
Roll on the dubs tomorrow :dance:

[BigSister]

aww poor Dan I wanted him to win as well
Glad murray won though

[Marc]

Looking doubtful for the davis cup.. unless Murray wins it for us. Our guys, except Murray, are turd

[BigSister]

Happy birthday Del potro and also Mel Oudin who I found out also has her birthday on 23rd September as well ^_^n
Oh and Henin has announced shes coming back as well

[Kore]

Yup I also heard this Bigsis! good news for wommens tennis!! I had a feeling she would come back after Clijsters triumph in NY! :dance:

as for British Tennis, only murray is the mens hope, the others just arent good enough. Maybe it'll take some time, but hopefully more tennis stars can come about from the UK

[BigSister]

Ive got hopes on Laura and Heather though esp Heather as she trains in the US ala Murray

[Marc]

Sharapova is back to her winning ways

[BigSister]

woop yay ^_^ I might be going to the masters thing as well just depending on my mum and her work

[Marc]

I'm going! :bigsmile: cannot waitttt!!

[Marc]

I went to the ATP World Tour Finals on sunday :bigsmile: woop! woop! had an excellent time. Saw Murray and Federer both win! good Doubles matches as well!

Standings
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5991/picture1qu.png

Group A Singles
A Murray (GBR) d JM del Potro (ARG) 63 36 62
R Federer (SUI) d F Verdasco (ESP) 46 75 61

Group A Doubles
M Fyrstenberg (POL) /M Matkowski (POL) d D Nestor (CAN) / N Zimonjic (SRB) 64 64
M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) d F Cermak (CZE) / M Mertinak (SVK) 63 63

Group B Singles
R Soderling (SWE) d R Nadal (ESP) 64 64
N Djokovic (SRB) d N Davydenko (RUS) 36 64 75

Group B Doubles
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (BLR) d B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) 64 64
L Kubot (POL) / O Marach (AUT) d L Dlouhy (CZE) / L Paes (IND) 63 76(3)

[Marc]

Wow.. not replied here in a while!

Both the WTA Tour and ATP Tour resume on Jan 3rd, in Brisbane!
Auckland on Jan 4th

[BigSister]

Yay ^_^
Not a moment too soon

[Nicky.]

I won a tennis tournament earlier!........ on the wii xD

[Gemmer-x]

Can't wait for the Hopman Cup in jan, I'm getting serious Murray withdrawal symptoms :P

[BigSister]

I follow him on twitter gemma so im ok so far just want him to win a slam next year so much though

[Marc]

He seriously needs to win AO this year! I am getting desperate. I would kill for him to win a grand slam.

Hopman Cup will be awesome! Have a really good feeling about Robson; she'll be awesome in a few years time.

LOL well done Nicky!

[BigSister]

Im same Marc I mean anything would be ok doesnt have to be Wimbledon but think USA and Australlian are his biggest chances this year
and haha Nicky well done ^_^

[Marc]

WTA Brisbane draw:

http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/SEWTATour-Archive/posting/2010/800/MDS.pdf

WTA Auckland draw:

http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/SEWTATour-Archive/posting/2010/301/MDS.pdf

ATP Brisbane draw:

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2010/339/mds.pdf

ATP Chennai draw:

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2010/891/mds.pdf

[Marc]

Nadal wins Abu Dhabi exhibition title.

df. Robin Soderling 7-6(3) 7-5. Close one!

[BigSister]

Yeah prob prefer Nadal to win over Soderling. Good start for him

[Gemmer-x]

yay good win for Nadal :]

Is Sky showing any of the HC? or am I going to have to find a dodgy 'net stream?

[BigSister]

I saw something on sky sports extra other day so they might be

[Gemmer-x]

ahhh cool, hopefully they'll show it, or at least have highlights

[Marc]

Henin has won her first competitive match back on tour!

Brisbane:
(WC) Justine Henin (BEL) d. (2) Nadia Petrova (RUS) 75 75
(3) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. Jelena Dokic (AUS) 75 16 63
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) d. (5) Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) 64 26 62
(6) Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) d. (Q) Galina Voskoboeva (KAZ) 62 62

Just a few of the matches involving the seeded players!

Auckland
(1) Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. Jill Craybas (USA) 62 64
(3/WC) Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) d. Julia Goerges (GER) 63 75
(7) Aravane Rezai (FRA) d. Julie Coin (FRA) 64 63
Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) d. (8) Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) 62 63
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) d. Alexandra Dulgheru (ROU) 60 63
(WC) Kimiko Date Krumm (JPN) d. Anna Chakvetadze (RUS) 61 62

Singles Qualifying - Final Round
(4) Elena Baltacha (GBR) d. Stéphanie Dubois (CAN) 63 61

[Gemmer-x]

Glad for Elena Baltacha, good stuff :)

Laura Robson just lost her singles match of hopman cup 6-4 3-6 0-6. It's a shame for her, [especially the bagel!] played a good first set but seemed to loose her serve when it counted most and her opponent who is alot higher ranked and more experienced seemed to step it up a notch. Overall Laura shouldn't be too dissapointed, she played some great, well-constructed points.

[Marc]

Who did she play Gemmer? and where was the match? [on TV?] I completely forgot! Thanks for letting me know

Did she play Yaroslava Shvedova?

[BigSister]

Yeah saw Elena on twitter from another source and go henin as well ^_^
Shame for laura but she has her age for her as well

[Gemmer-x]

Yeah she played Shvedova and no it's not on tv i found a stream on the web. Although, sky are supposed to be showing highlights this evening.

Murray cruised passed his opponent [i can't remember how you spell his name :P ] 6'2 6'2

Mixed doubles just ended with Andy + Laura winning! My god i don't know how, it was so tense at the end but they pulled through. They looked so cute playing together, Andy was really sweet encouraging her and making her go and accept the applause at the end. The highlights are definately worth a watch if you can. 6'3 4'6 7'6 [i think!]

So Great Britain take the tie 2-1 :D

.. i've been sat here for 6hours watching all 3 of these matches, eating chocolate and drinking tea.. what a productive day. :)

[Marc]

HAHA Productive or what!?
I've been revising :( so I've missed out. But I'm chuffed with the win over Kazakhstan! I think they have Germany next. Very hard job! Robson vs. Lisicki - she's a tough one! But I reckon she'll do well against her. Murray has Kohlschreiber!

Could do with Russia slipping up against Kazakhstan to give GB a better chance of going through :)

[Gemmer-x]

i'm not really sure of the format tbh :/ don't usually pay much attention to the hopman cup.. i'l have to have a read on wiki or something

LOVE your avatar btw, it's so cute :bigsmile:

[Braden]

Go Andy Murray !

[BigSister]

aww thats cute. Love them both so glad they won
I might have to have a look at next match when i can

[Marc]

Here you go Gemmer!

http://hopmancup.com/?id=201

[BigSister]

Thanks Marc
I recognise the german male player from somewhere prob at wimbledon. Think the Russians will prob win having the 4th best womans player(Is she still 4th) but i think we could come 2nd

[Marc]

Thanks Marc
I recognise the german male player from somewhere prob at wimbledon. Think the Russians will prob win having the 4th best womans player(Is she still 4th) but i think we could come 2nd

She's 5th :)
Not sure if it was Wimbledon but he did get to the 3rd round so maybe :)

[BigSister]

oh ok lol must have dropped
I swear Murray or Federer played him once but i supose it doesnt matter lol

[Marc]

You can look it up if you like LOL
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=K435&oId=F324

Turns out it was Wimbledon! :)

[Marc]

Brisbane:
Clijsters df. Molik 6-0 6-3
Ivanovic df. Bacsinszky 6-2 2-6 6-4

Auckland:
Kaia Kanepi d. (2) Li Na 61 63
(4) Francesca Schiavone d. Stéphanie Cohen-Aloro 62 63
(5) Virginie Razzano d. Monica Niculescu 75 64
(6) Elena Vesnina d. Alberta Brianti 61 64
I. Olaru d. E. Baltacha 62 62 :( can never tell how this women will do!

[Marc]

ATP Chennai

Robby Ginepri has beaten [1] Robin Soderling 6-4 7-5. Interesting, Ginepri [USA] is No.100 in the world, has been as high as No.15 in 2005. Also a bit of trivia: He was once involved with Minnie Driver! Oo ah

http://www.atpworldtour.com/~/media/E63F7D101E694FF48184467A6C43605E.ashx?w=148&h=198

[BigSister]

Ive heard of him as well and i thought it was wimbledon ^_^

[Marc]

WTA Semi Finals set:

Brisbane:
[WC] Justin Henin vs. [3] Ana Ivanovic
Andrea Petkovic vs. [1] Kim Clijsters

Auckland:
[1] Pennetta vs. [4] Schiavone
Peer vs. Wickmayer [3]

[Gemmer-x]

Hopman cup - GBR defeat GER :D

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8442848.stm

I so knew i should of stopped up and watched it! Didn't expect such a comforable score-line in the dubs tbh but yay bring on Russia! :)

[Marc]

Yep! and also Kazakhstan beat Russia yesterday - LOL!
Means that if GBR win against them [RUS] then we're in the final! I'm thinking it'll come down to the doubles, poor Laura Robson doesn't stand a chance against Dementieva

[BigSister]

no thats true poor Laura
But yay for beating Germany Murray did good ^_^

[Marc]

Murray will hopefully carry them to the final! :)

[Marc]

Ana Ivanovic and Andrea Petkovic both fall to the Belgians!

WTA:
Kim and Justine into the Brisbane final.
Pennetta and Yickmayer into the Auckland final.

[Marc]

GBR df. Russia 2-1

Andy Murray (GRB) df. Igor Andreev (RUS) 6-0 6-1
Elena Dementieva (RUS) df. Laura Robson (GRB) 6-4 6-0
Murray/Robson (GRB) df. Andreev/Dementieva (RUS) 6-4 6-7 7-6

GBR will now play Spain (Tommy Robredo/Maria Jose Sanchez Martinez who is a doubles specialist) in the final on Saturday.

...former Wimbledon junior champion Robson, 15, has lost all three of her singles matches this week, she believes she can beat Martinez Sanchez, who is ranked 26th in the world.

"I played her in a practice set before the tournament started, and I won," she said. "I know it's only practice but I am telling myself practice is basically a match, so technically I am 1-0 up."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8447653.stm

C'mon GBR!

[Marc]

Awww we lost the final! :(

Laura Robson df. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 6-1 7-6
Tommy Robredo df. Andy Murray 1-6 6-4 6-3
Robredo/Sanchez df. Murray/Robson 7-6 7-5

Noooo! We could have won it easily! Oh well Laura has got her biggest win of her career against world no.25! :)

WTA: Auckland final

[3] Yanina Wickmayer df. [1] Flavia Pennetta 6-3 6-2

[Marc]

WTA Brisbane

[1] Kim Clijsters df. Justine Henin 6-3 4-6 7-6

Kim Clijsters survived two match points to beat Justine Henin in a thrilling Brisbane International final.

Clijsters looked to be romping to an easy win after claiming the first set and taking a 4-1 lead in the second.

But her game crumbled and Henin, in her first event since coming out of retirement, hit back to take the set and a 3-0 lead in the decider.

Clijsters battled back, saving two match points, and edged a dramatic tie-break to win 6-3 4-6 7-6 (8-6).

What a random yet amazing match! Completely topsy turvy!

[Marc]

Laura Robson earns Australian Open qualifying wildcard

British teenager Laura Robson has been awarded a wildcard to play in Australian Open qualifying this month.

The 15-year-old sparkled alongside Andy Murray at the Hopman Cup in Perth, beating world number 26 Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez in the final.

Qualifying begins on 14 January and Robson, ranked 403rd in the world, will need to survive three rounds to reach the main draw at Melbourne Park.

"Laura's had a quick rise on the scene and deserves this," a spokesman said.

"We're excited that we can recognise her success and look forward to seeing her in Melbourne."

Robson first came to prominence by winning the girls' singles title at Wimbledon in 2008.

The young left-hander's only previous appearance at senior level in a Grand Slam came at Wimbledon last year when she was handed a wildcard into the main draw before losing to Daniela Hantuchova in the first round.

Saturday's victory over Sanchez Martinez was her first over a top-30 player, although it will not officially go down on her record as the Hopman Cup is not a tour event.

"Today was really good in singles," said Robson, who turns 16 on 21 January.

"I knew I could play that well it was just maintaining it throughout the match and I'm going to go into Melbourne full of energy."

Robson said her chances of qualifying at the Australian Open "depends on the draw and everything else" but she added: "I'm there for the juniors anyway."

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8449807.stm

Amazing for her! Its all happening so fast I just hope she can cope :)

[BigSister]

Yay well done Laura. Shes sweet
I know we could have won but its one of those things. At least Lauras got a win now under her belt that was frustrating me when they were going she cant make it

[Marc]

Yeah she can definately make it, she's only 15 as well, she'll have a year or 2 to live up to the likes of Sharapova, Ivanovic, Azarenka! She's a new hope on the British women's side!

[Marc]

Davydenko shocks Nadal in final

Russia's Nikolay Davydenko saved two match points as he fought back to beat Rafael Nadal 0-6 7-6 (10-8) 6-4 in a dramatic Qatar Open final in Doha.

[BigSister]

meh dont really like him. He annoys me

[Gemmer-x]

sucks that GBR lost :( hopefully Murray/Robson will pair up again next year, i'm going to miss seeing them play together!

Bring on the aussie open!

[BigSister]

I liked them playing together as well

[Marc]

BigSister you leave my davydenko alone :D LOL

[Marc]

Sydney WTA (massive tournament at the moment):

Singles - First Round
Li Na (CHN) d. (4) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 26 63 62
(6) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) d. Sabine Lisicki (GER) 36 62 75
(Q) Agnes Szavay (HUN) d. (7) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 57 61 75
Elena Vesnina (RUS) d. (8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) 33 ret. (right ankle injury)
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. Jill Craybas (USA) 60 64
Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 63 61
(Q) Kimiko Date Krumm (JPN) d. Nadia Petrova (RUS) 63 57 64
María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) d. (Q) Varvara Lepchenko (USA) 63 63
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) d. (LL) Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) 76(2) 61
Aravane Rezai (FRA) d. (Q) Anna-Lena Groenefeld (GER) 67(3) 62 62
(Q) Vera Dushevina (RUS) d. (WC) Casey Dellacqua (AUS) 62 62
(1) Serena Williams (USA) d. María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) 61 62
(2) Dinara Safina (RUS) d. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 75 64
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) d. (3) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 75 62
(Q) Vera Dushevina (RUS) d. Elena Vesnina (RUS) 63 64
Aravane Rezai (FRA) d. (Q) Agnes Szavay (HUN) 63 76(5)


Hobart WTA:

Jelena Dokic (AUS) d. (Q) Elena Baltacha (GBR) 64 62

[BigSister]

Well i dont really like him lol so we beg to disagree

[Marc]

Sydney Semis:

Serena, Dementieve, Rezai, Azarenka

[Marc]

Serena v. Dementieva for the Sydney title.

Laura Robson won her first round qualifying match for the Australian Open. Woo!

[BigSister]

Yay Laura
And i thought it would be those two

[red]

anyone know WHEN andy's next match will be??

[BigSister]

erm he tweetted that hes on last tommorow so i guess late tonight

[red]

erm he tweetted that hes on last tommorow so i guess late tonight

thanks:thumbs:

[Marc]

Good so far in AO!

[BigSister]

Yup yeah and katie o brians through as well ^_^

[Marc]

A. Murray df. M. Gicquel 61 64 63
E. Baltacha df. K. Bondarenko 62 75
J. Jankovic df. K. O'Brien 62 62

:cheer:

[Marc]

Murray dispatches giant Isner 76 63 62 and will face Nadal next in the quarter finals. Nadal beat Karlovic 64 46 64 64.

Cilic has beaten Del Potro in a five set thriller, 57 64 75 57 63 and will face either Roddick or Gonzalez in the quarter final, who have yet to play.

Jie Zheng has got through to quarter finals for the first time here at the Aussie Open, she beat Bondarenko 76 64 and will face either Kirilenko or Safina.

Nadia Petrova has continued her amazing form into the quarters ousting Kuznetsova in three, winning 63 36 61. She will face either Henin or Wickmayer in the quarter final.

All other fourth round matches are played tomorrow, these includes:
Federer v. Hewitt
Verdasco v. Davydenko
Djokovic v. Kubot
Tsonga v. Almagro
S. Williams v. Stosur
Zvonareva v. Azarenka
Wozniacki v. Li
Schiavone v. V. Williams

[Marc]

Justine Henin has beaten Yanina Wickmayer winning 63 in the third set. She will play Petrova in the quarter finals. Great comeback so far. Can't see her winning playing like this but she's doing well!

[Marc]

Maria Kirilenko goes through to the quarter finals of a major for the first time in her career, leading 64 when Safina pulled out. Andy Roddick just went through with a 5 set win over Gonzalez. Poor Gonzo!

[red]

who do you guys think will win? Andy or Rafa?

[setanta]

I honestly have no idea although Murray has a huge chance. It's on soon enough now. Anyone going to watch?

[Marc]

I missed it :( had a stupid 3 hour lecture! just watched half the highlights though, it was a good match up until nadal showed obvious signs of hurting. I had a good feeling about Murray before he went into the match, so glad he's in the semi finals now! Marin Cilic next, Murray will be looking for revenge against him! Cilic has played over 18 hours of tennis this week, compared to Murrays' 10 hours. Murray is relatively fresh compared to Cilic. Hopefully it'll work in his advantage, however I don't see Murray needing to have that advantage he should win in 3 sets or 4 :) c'moonnnn Murray!

[Marc]

Laura Robson and Oliver Golding are doing well in the Girls and Boys Singles. Both in the third round and will play tomorrow.

[setanta]

I missed it :( had a stupid 3 hour lecture! just watched half the highlights though, it was a good match up until nadal showed obvious signs of hurting. I had a good feeling about Murray before he went into the match, so glad he's in the semi finals now! Marin Cilic next, Murray will be looking for revenge against him! Cilic has played over 18 hours of tennis this week, compared to Murrays' 10 hours. Murray is relatively fresh compared to Cilic. Hopefully it'll work in his advantage, however I don't see Murray needing to have that advantage he should win in 3 sets or 4 :) c'moonnnn Murray!

It was nice to see Murray doing so well, but I'm a little worried and saddened about Nadal because I've always had a huge amount of respect for the way he plays and carries himself on and off the tennis court. Hopefully he'll get over all these injuries but unfortunately there's a part of me that feels he'll never be the same player again.

[BigSister]

yeah I agree over Nadal i hope hes ok but meh. But yay for Murray we had it on at work this morning and when i finished i saw he won first set and when i got home he won 2nd so was a bit disapointed when Nadal had to pull out. Im worried about Chilc but ill keep my fingers crossed

[setanta]

Can't see Cilic troubling him, although he does have that formidable serve. Yeah, I have my reservations about Nadal now that it seems as though his body can't take the punishing matches that we've grown accustomed to seeing him produce time and again. His whole game is based on the physical aspect of the game, as he always tries to drain his opponents. With a dodgy body he wont be able to do it anymore and unfortunately I don't believe that he has the ability to change his game.

[BigSister]

Murray will be lookng for revenge after us open though. I still think Federer will win though altihough im rooting for Murray

[setanta]

Davydenko is the dark horse. I can see him troubling Federer. He's playing him next, right?

[BigSister]

Yeah I think djoko will get through his quarter but you never do know

[red]

Murray's gonna sweep the floor with cillic Bang!:banana:


hehehttp://www.murraysworld.com/forum/Smileys/default/icon_lame.gif

[Gemmer-x]

Well chuffed! Andy played great, got the tactics spot on glad i got to watch all the match although obviously it's a shame it had to end the way it did.. hope Rafa's knees are going to be alright..

Bring on Cilic in the Sf's, time for revenge me thinks :cat:

Anddd fireworks disrupting play?! Only in Oz :joker:

Also well done to Laura Robson, through to the 3rd round juniors

[BigSister]

lol i saw that on twitter about the fireworks

[Marc]

Bloody fireworks. LOL

I agree with you setanta, I don't see Nadal getting back to his best in the future, I always knew he would burn out sooner or later. He just plays too powerfully, he was never going to keep that going for long its a shame because a lot of players are skillful and some are powerful players and I saw Nadal as one of the only men on tour with both attributes. We'll have to see what happens with that knee!

Laura Robson is through to the quarter finals of the girls singles! Woop!

[King Gizzard]

come on tim

[Marc]

Also its a shame Davydenko is out, I thought he would be a dark horse in this tournament, at least a five setter! But hey! Federer is looking scarily amazing at the moment! We could do with an exhausting semi final for him! (given that Murray gets to the final)

[Marc]

come on tim

I'll come on you if you don't stop with that. :joker:

[Gemmer-x]

I'll come on you if you don't stop with that. :joker:

:joker:

Watching the Djoko/Tsonga match - dissapointed with how poor the quality's been tbh. Whoever wins this, if they play like this in the SF then Fed is going to eat them alive!

[King Gizzard]

http://www.poster.net/henman-tim/henman-tim-photo-xl-tim-henman-6223782.jpg

[Marc]

Was Djokovic just sick? I missed it! He isn't playing very well now

[ange7]

Djokovic is gone

[BigSister]

awww poor djoko
I still think Fed is going to win but if Murray gets to the final I dont think hes beaten federer before and people willmention the us open final but you never do know. Good on laura robson though ^_^

[Marc]

Murray leads the Head to Head with Federer 6-4 and Murray has lost the last 2 matches.

[Chels]

come on rog

[BigSister]

Ah thanks for that Marc

[setanta]

I see that Federer was his usual humble self in the post match interview, blaming his dodgy first set and a half on a ray of sunshine that was coming through onto the court rather than the amazing play of Davydenko who had been absolutely destroying him prior to his horrendous miss at 3-1 and 15-40 in the second set. After that Davydenko just fell apart. I've literally never seen someone implode like that before but fair play to him, he rallied in the fourth and was unlucky not to take it into a 5th set, which I have no doubt he would have won.

[Marc]

Murray wins!!!!!

A few amazing points in that match, Cilic was tired but Murray kept solid and deserved that win. I'm confident about Sunday! :D :D

[Gemmer-x]

aaaah! -can't breathe-

Shot of the championships btw, in the 2nd set when Muzzah broke, absolutely brill!

Bring on Fed!

[Marc]

Yeah that shot and the one in the last game :D

[BigSister]

I know that shot in the last game i thought he missed it lol. At work when i saw it was 1-1 i was a bit nervous but he did it yay

[setanta]

Cilic is a very good player; just ran out of steam. Might put a sneaky bet on him to do well in Wimbledon cuz he's got the game for grass.

[Captain.Remy]

Mmmm Serena vs Justine. 5 years ago I'd have said it is boring but not anymore. I'm surprised by both of them.

I'm surprised Murray got this far, he deserves tho. But I think Federer-Tsonga is going to be amazing. It will be tough for both of them.

[Marc]

Justine V. Serena will be good.. Not even sure who will win. Serena is the obvious favourite to win but hmmm not sure!

[ange7]

Tsonga is fun to watch but his tank must be empty after those 5 setters. Poor cilic had 2 5 setters before he met murray and then he crashed in the 4th set. Tsonga will be feeling it by the 3rd set.
One thing is for sure Murray who's had 3 setter matches ( except for his last) will be fresh for his match.

re Serena vs Justine. I think Justine has a great chance. Serena scraped through in her semi while Justine steamed through in 50 mins 6-1 6-0. After that loss in the finals up in Brisbane against kim C, Justine has had a fire in her belly.

[setanta]

I don't care how tired Tsonga was or how well Federer was playing - that was a pathetic performance from him. He didn't fight at all and allowed Fed to run the show. Very disappointing stuff.

[Marc]

re Serena vs Justine. I think Justine has a great chance. Serena scraped through in her semi while Justine steamed through in 50 mins 6-1 6-0. After that loss in the finals up in Brisbane against kim C, Justine has had a fire in her belly.

Hmm well Li Na is higher ranked than Zheng Jie and I personally think Li Na is a better player so its hard to assess who's better [Justine or Serena] based on those two. However Justine most definately will have fire in her belly as a result of that loss. After all she should have won that match against Kim but she let it slip.

I don't care how tired Tsonga was or how well Federer was playing - that was a pathetic performance from him. He didn't fight at all and allowed Fed to run the show. Very disappointing stuff.

Its hard to tell what its actually like down there against Federer. After all he is a genius and he clearly knew how to play against Tsonga and drop shoting him seemed the best idea considering his long matches earlier on in the tournament. His tactics are amazing

[Marc]

Laura Robson in the final, defeated unseeded K. Pliskova and will now face the sixth seed and her twin sister , also K. Pliskova, in the final.

[BigSister]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 2 ririts in the finals(Well ones a juinor final). Well done Laura ^_^

[setanta]

Its hard to tell what its actually like down there against Federer. After all he is a genius and he clearly knew how to play against Tsonga and drop shoting him seemed the best idea considering his long matches earlier on in the tournament. His tactics are amazing

Nah, Tsonga didn't approach the game in the right manner, playing defensively and quite happy to rally with Federer without showing any kind of aggression. He played into Fed's hands and deserved to be thumped because of his lack of ambition.

Federer should have been out of the tournament last match so no, I don't agree that he gets his tactics right. He's just a winner, that's all. Hate the f£cker.

[Marc]

Nah, Tsonga didn't approach the game in the right manner, playing defensively and quite happy to rally with Federer without showing any kind of aggression. He played into Fed's hands and deserved to be thumped because of his lack of ambition.

Federer should have been out of the tournament last match so no, I don't agree that he gets his tactics right. He's just a winner, that's all. Hate the f£cker.

LOL whether you like him or not he's got to be one of the best, if not the best, tennis player ever to have turned professional. Tsonga should have lost in the quarter final, if it wasn't for Djokovic's aliment.

[Marc]

Karolina Pliskova(CZE)[6] def. Laura Robson(GBR) 6-1 7-6

:( oh well! She got to the final again! Third time lucky next year? or will she focus on the main tour?!

[Captain.Remy]

Williams vs Henin right now.

6-4 3-6 2-2

It's close. These 2 deliver a great watching everytime they play against each other. :hugesmile:

[setanta]

LOL whether you like him or not he's got to be one of the best, if not the best, tennis player ever to have turned professional. Tsonga should have lost in the quarter final, if it wasn't for Djokovic's aliment.

And Fed should have been beaten by Davydenko. I just don't like the man - never have.

[Marc]

Williams wins!

6-4 3-6 6-2 Well done to her :)

[BigSister]

Laura robson lost hope its not a bad sign*looks sad*

[ange7]

Murray on the ropes 2 sets down 6-3 6-4 ... 1-1 in the 3rd

[Marc]

Shame Andy lost, but its a good achievement for him. He'll get a Grand Slam sometime, everybody just expects so much from him. Too much pressure for the lad to cope with

[ange7]

Wimbledon is the place for his first grand slam :P

[red]

Wimbledon is the place for his first grand slam :Pi bet its US open

[red]

just heard andy's withdrawn from marseille, is it true?

[Iceman]

So is Murray getting fined for dropping out of an event again?

[Gemmer-x]

just heard andy's withdrawn from marseille, is it true?

Yep, because of all the play in Oz. On his official site it says '' Andy's taken an extra week off to recuperate and recover for the long season ahead. '' Next tournament - Dubai :thumbs:

& he won't be fined as he didn't break any rules. It was perfectly acceptable to pull out even though the TD will be obviously disappointed that he's lost the top seed..

[Gemmer-x]

Did anyone enter the public ballot for wimbledon this year? Beginning of the week they started to send offers out, not heard anything yet, so i'm doubtful :(

[Raph]

I would love to go to Wimbeldon. My mate went, lucky guy tbh. I was gutted last yr when Nadal beat Federer though. Wish Federer could've made that record :/

[MissKittyFantastico]

Rafa pulled out of Barcelona :(

Taking time out to rest, probably a good thing because he'll be wanting to claim back the French Open title this year!

[Beastie]

Tim Henman!

Strawberries and Cream <3

[Raph]

the French Title yeah, i find that the most exciting and unpredictable one!

[MissKittyFantastico]

I hope we get another 5 set thriller between Feddy and Rafa and Rafa reclaims the title, he is the King of Clay after all (and my favourite so I'm biased lol).

[BigSister]

I just saw that on twitter quite shocked

[Jen]

I'm in a bad mood today... for the obvious reason. Rog beaten... I'm raging.

[setanta]

Well done Rafa. Always has the edge on Federer and never really expect him to lose when they come head to head. Has his number big time.

[setanta]

Soderling 2 sets to 1 up against Federer. Come on you little beauty!

[setanta]

Well done Soderling. Knocked out the knobend!

[Novo]

Well done Soderling you knocked out the greatest ever Tennis player*

[setanta]

Well done Soderling you knocked out the greatest ever Tennis player*

He knocked out the greatest knobhead of tennis. I'm just waiting for the latest load of excuses that Fed always comes out with.

[setanta]

“He played really well for almost an entire match. I’m not blaming the conditions, but I think they were in his favour towards the end,” explained Federer, who had defeated the Swede 12 times in 12 meetings before Tuesday’s fateful clash.

He played well but..... what a knob.

[Lee.]

Well done Soderling. Knocked out the knobend!

Och! bollocks! I wish I had watched now! Not that i think Fed is a knobend but it always add a bit of excitement when one of the biggies get put out unexpectedly and the underdog wins!

[setanta]

Soderling into the final. Didn't play as well as he did against Fed but produced the goods when it was needed at the end.

[setanta]

Brilliantly played by the little Italian girl. Masterful performance in a match that she was supposed to lose.

[Lee.]

Brilliantly played by the little Italian girl. Masterful performance in a match that she was supposed to lose.

She won did she?.. I'm not as keen on womens tennis so follow the results but tend not to actually watch

[setanta]

She won did she?.. I'm not as keen on womens tennis so follow the results but tend not to actually watch

Usually I don't either, but I have to say I enjoyed how she took on the fav today. She played old school tennis rather than the power game that we're used to now, beating a physically stronger lady with craft and guile. Had a gameplan and ran with it, showing a beautiful touch around the court. Yeah, it was a lovely final.

[Lee.]

Usually I don't either, but I have to say I enjoyed how she took on the fav today. She played old school tennis rather than the power game that we're used to now, beating a physically stronger lady with craft and guile. Had a gameplan and ran with it, showing a beautiful touch around the court. Yeah, it was a lovely final.

What time does it start tomorrow?

[setanta]

What time does it start tomorrow?

I don't really know. It might be about 2 or something. Aww, the Italian girl was adorable in her speech.

[setanta]

Nadal back where he belongs - world number 1 and French open champion

[setanta]

Just read another fine example of what a douche Federer is on this website.

http://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/blog/busted_racquet/post/Roger-Federer-s-subtle-swipe-at-Rafa-Nadal-s-cla?urn=ten,240301

"On clay you don't need a volley or a serve. You just need legs, an incredible forehand and backhand, and to run after every ball. I'm not trying to take anything from Rafa: He has been successful in other surfaces as well. But on clay you can get away, you can be competitive even with a very incomplete game. I'm not saying it's so simple, but it's too easy."

Said this just before French Open tournament this year. He's scared of Nadal, pure and simple.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Rafa playing right now at Queens against Istovin :)

Rafa has adapted so well from clay to grass in the past couple of years, I so hope he wipes the floor with Feddy in the final at Wimbledon (or that Roger gets knocked out before the finals like at the French) can't stand that arrogant twonk.

[setanta]

The records speak for themselves and Federer can't handle it so lowers himself to petty little slags. Well actually, that's what he's always been about but people can't see it cuz they fawn over him while Nadal, the humble young Spaniard just goes about his business.

It's 14-7 in Nadal's favour in head to heads. Nadal has always been competitive against Fed on grass. He actually could have won all three finals at Wimbledon whereas he hockeyed that arrogant douche at Roland Garros, with Fed only winning 4 games against him in a straight sets victory last time around, 6-1 ^-3 6-0 or something ridiculous like that.

[Lee.]

I love both of them ! :)

[MissKittyFantastico]

Roger never used to be like it until he started winning everything, and people kissing his ass all the time went to his head it seems. He's undoubtedly the greatest player the game has ever seen but I just can't stand the way he blames everything and everyone but himself when he does fail, his attitude is shocking, and don't get me started on his performance at the Australian when he lost to Rafa, totally trying to steal Rafa's moment by bawling like his mother had been shot. Disgusting!

Rafa has the perfect attitude, he's polite, friendly, down to earth, never slates other players unless it's called for, his transference of skills between surfaces is better than anyone's and he is humble in victory and defeat, Perfect ambassador for the game imo.

I hope he stays at #1 for a long time, my only concern is how his knees will hold up when we move into the American hard court season, but he seems just peachy right now :)

[setanta]

I love both of them ! :)

Can't stand Federer. Really, it borders on loathing. Nah, who am I kidding, it is loathing. lol

[MissKittyFantastico]

I love both of them ! :)

I used to like Feddy but his arrogance turned me off him a long time ago now. I actually hate him! :hugesmile:

[setanta]

Roger never used to be like it until he started winning everything, and people kissing his ass all the time went to his head it seems. He's undoubtedly the greatest player the game has ever seen but I just can't stand the way he blames everything and everyone but himself when he does fail, his attitude is shocking, and don't get me started on his performance at the Australian when he lost to Rafa, totally trying to steal Rafa's moment by bawling like his mother had been shot. Disgusting!

Rafa has the perfect attitude, he's polite, friendly, down to earth, never slates other players unless it's called for, his transference of skills between surfaces is better than anyone's and he is humble in victory and defeat, Perfect ambassador for the game imo.

I hope he stays at #1 for a long time, my only concern is how his knees will hold up when we move into the American hard court season, but he seems just peachy right now :)

It's easy to sound humble and sportsmanlike when you're used to winning all the time, and the arrogance was hidden under the whole myth of Federer, if you know what I mean? People were blind to the douchiness that lay within him but you still glimpsed it on occasion when he had a few digs at other players or commented on issues that had literally nothing to do with him.

Oh, don't get me started on the Australian!! And then how he treated Roddick at Wimbledon was f£cking disgusting. You would have thought he have understood how it feels to be on the other end of it at this stage but it was all about him on that day. Douche!!!!!

[Lee.]

I used to like Feddy but his arrogance turned me off him a long time ago now. I actually hate him! :hugesmile:

I have to say, I haven't ever really noticed arrogance before. James however has now brought it to my attention so no doubt I will start paying attention to him now and sit thing "the arrogant b@stard! who the feck does he think he is?!"

[MissKittyFantastico]

Rafa playing right now against Lopez, one break up already in the opening game :)

[MissKittyFantastico]

Crap, Rafa lost the first set on the tie break :shocked:

Lopez is playing really well and of course he knows Rafa's game well. These conditions don't suit Rafa too much, same as yesterday with the ball not bouncing as high on the grass because of the lack of sun/warmth. But at least the wind has dropped from yesterday. I reckon Rafa will pull it back though, he lost a set yesterday too and went on to win :)

[Lee.]

Has Murray played yet? (I'm not being a lazy bassa.. I'm not at home with telly)

[setanta]

Yeah, he was beaten. Tie break in the 3rd set.

[Lee.]

Yeah, he was beaten. Tie break in the 3rd set.

ffs! :(
Also, is there a World Cup opening ceremony today and have I missed it? :)

[setanta]

ffs! :(
Also, is there a World Cup opening ceremony today and have I missed it? :)

You missed it. First match is starting now.

[Lee.]

you missed it. First match is starting now.

ffs!!

[MissKittyFantastico]

Rafa lost 6-7, 4-6 :(

Ah well, he has a week and a half to prepare for Wimbley now, hopefully there's nothing to worry about too much, although he did need treatment yesterday for a pull in his thigh, hope it's nothing that was causing him problems today, he didn't look 100% comfortable out there tbh.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Haha Federer was lucky not to go out yesterday! If Falla hadn't bottled it :(

And he still had the nerve to say he played a good game after the match, errr no, you only got back into the game because Falla went to pieces and lost his bottle. He's unbelievable really.

[BigSister]

Rafa played well today ^_^

[setanta]

Federer was so lucky. Didn't watch his press conference because I knew he's come out with the usual shi%. I despise the man, really.

[Lee.]

Well done Murray today... :)
Have I missed Hewitt's first game?

[MissKittyFantastico]

Well done Murray today... :)
Have I missed Hewitt's first game?

Hewitt won his first match by 3 sets to 1.

Rafa looked really strong today :)

[Lee.]

Hewitt won his first match by 3 sets to 1.

Rafa looked really strong today :)

Aw feck it! Did Hewitt play today or yesterday?

[King Gizzard]

Come on Tim

[BigSister]

LOL
Hewitt played yesterday

[MissKittyFantastico]

Aw feck it! Did Hewitt play today or yesterday?

Yesterday I think, didn't hear him mentioned today at all so must have been :)

He's playing again tomorrow, second match on No.1 court after 1pm.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Come on Tim

What have I told you about doing that? :laugh:

[King Gizzard]

I do it every year..gotta be done

[setanta]

34-33. This is insane.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

34-33. This is insane.

:joker: I would get bored of it!

[Smithy]

Im watching this super duper long match

omg, How the hell they haven't killed themselves yet idk

[setanta]

It doesn't look like it'll end. They're both serving so well.

[MissKittyFantastico]

I don't actually know how they are still on their feet let alone playing so well after 7+ hours, this is crazy.

[setanta]

41-41. Is this ever going to end?

[Wildcat!]

Anyone wartching this crazy game? Its like they have played 16 sets. 44-44 in the 3rd.

Thats crazy, honestly, they should have a limit were they have to play a tie break. The winner of this match is gonna be beaten in straight sets in the next round. I think they actually have to play tomorrow., LOL! Its history, but I feel really bad for these two guys. Its agonizing. No one can break. They are too tired to make an impact on the other guys serve.

[Smithy]

They're still playing o.o

[setanta]

I agree. Once it gets beyond a certain amount of games it should go to a tie break. How can they be expected to play tomorrow?

[Lee.]

I'm going to feel really sorry for whoever loses this!

[Smithy]

Can't they just toss a coin?

[MissKittyFantastico]

So whoever wins this has to play tomorrow?

My god :(

I'm pulling for the American Isner, lord knows how that big fella is still moving lol

[Smithy]

Even the Cameras are giving up :laugh:

[setanta]

This is getting ridiculous now.

[setanta]

Oh just break him and be done with it.

[Smithy]

I don't know why I'm watching this I don't even like Tennis

[MissKittyFantastico]

What's the score now? Had to stop watching because of the footy

[Smithy]

54 54 -.-

[Iceman]

isner is 5 away from 100 aces!!!!! ****ing amazin

[Smithy]

I think he might throw in the towel he looks knackered

[Iceman]

I think he might throw in the towel he looks knackered

yeah injuries are gonna be more likely now aswell.....the stamina is gone

[Smithy]

:laugh2:

Where the fck did he hit that too

[Iceman]

this is actually unreal.....

isner went from 3000 followers to 5 thousand in the past hour alone

[Iceman]

its all about the history now like good old john said....they know they wont go far

[Iceman]

over 9 and a half hours now....

[Wildcat!]

They have now played the equivalent of 23 sets! Ridiculous!

[MissKittyFantastico]

That is totally nuts, they can't go on playing forever, and it fcks up their chances in the rest of the tourney.

Just shows how fit these guys are though

[Iceman]

That is totally nuts, they can't go on playing forever, and it fcks up their chances in the rest of the tourney.

Just shows how fit these guys are though

its scary

[Iceman]

****ing hell

[Iceman]

haha the guys first ever commentary for bbc and he gets this

[Iceman]

im actually in shock

[Smithy]

OMG

If I was playing this match, I don't think I'd ever want to play the game ever again

[MissKittyFantastico]

Are they still going? :laugh:

Surely the match will be stopped soon due to poor light?

[Smithy]

58 58 Michelle :|

[Iceman]

Are they still going? :laugh:

Surely the match will be stopped soon due to poor light?

they talking about putting the roof and lights on!!!! i agree it should be stopped though

[Smithy]

I think he was secretly trying to fly away then

[King Gizzard]

Fixxxx

[Iceman]

I think he was secretly trying to fly away then

that was insane....where the **** he get the energy for that?

[Iceman]

98th ace yeah?

[setanta]

This is insane stuff.

[Smithy]

I've abondoned it for BB, I'll flick on during the adverts, I imagine it'll still be on :laugh:

[Iceman]

deuce

[Iceman]

match point

[MissKittyFantastico]

Who to??

[Iceman]

cmon isner

[Iceman]

95th ace from mahut.....

deuece

[King Gizzard]

Can see the headlines in a couple of days

''Betting Scandal Rocks Wimbledon''

[MissKittyFantastico]

Ahh I want Isner to win ffs, even though he'll be out next round lol

[Iceman]

advantage mahut

[Iceman]

59 - 59

[Wildcat!]

ffs!!! this is sick!

[Smithy]

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