The Old Tennis Thread

[arista]

2-1 now, and what tie break that was.


Yes Djokovic is in the lead.

[Shaun]

I've got a feeling Djokovic will win the title

[arista]

I've got a feeling Djokovic will win the title



Yes

The Slobby Tsonga is out

[bbfan1991]

Delighted Djokovic won and he's now world number 1 in the rankings:). Well played by Tsonga, he's got a new following now and can only improve!

[bbfan1991]

I really want Nadal to win tonight:hugesmile:.

[bbfan1991]

This will have peed off the Murray crowd;).

[joeysteele]

Really great performance by Djokovic I have to admit, Tsonga had some chances and it should have gone to 5 sets had he taken them but he was a pale imitation of how he played against Federer.
Djokovic will be very hard to overcome in the final if he plays like he did today.

[bbfan1991]

Come on Nadal beat the typical UK hype:).

[joeysteele]

I like Nadal but I really hope Murray can win this.

[arista]

I like Nadal but I really hope Murray can win this.


No Murray is not at his level.


Also Murray is in pain with a problem
and could go out for a min or two
to get treatment.

[Lee.]

:shocked:

[arista]

Someone Shout at Murray
its not the racket - Its the Player.

He keeps getting a brand New Racket out of its wrapper

[Shaun]

-sighs-

[arista]

2-1

Yes Nadal.

[arista]

-sighs-


Why?

[Novo]

Broady is a future Wimbledon Champion not Murray

[arista]

Look at the state of murray

[arista]

Nadal Wins


Utter Bliss

[Shaun]

Ah well. I'll support Djokovic, which means Nadal will win.

[bbfan1991]

^ I'm torn Shaun, like both but I do prefer Nadal:D.

Delighted Rafa is in the final and even better so that Murray is out:D.

[Lee.]

:bawling:
Well done to Murray though... semi finals at Wimbledon is nothing to be ashamed of.

2 of my favourite players in the final.... hmm, who do I support?! :conf:

[bbfan1991]

:bawling:
Well done to Murray though... semi finals at Wimbledon is nothing to be ashamed of.

2 of my favourite players in the final.... hmm, who do I support?! :conf:

Whoever your heart says so;).

[Novo]

:bawling:
Well done to Murray though... semi finals at Wimbledon is nothing to be ashamed of.

2 of my favourite players in the final.... hmm, who do I support?! :conf:

Sharapova in the final after destroying Lisicki... Murray bottles it again.. it hasn't been a good week for you

[Novo]

I am not bothered who wins the final don't really mind either of them more interested in the Women's and Boys final now

[arista]

Ah well. I'll support Djokovic, which means Nadal will win.


Why?

[bbfan1991]

I hope for- Sharapova and Nadal but there could be a surprise in there if Lisicki wins and Djokovic wouldn't be a shock winning his first title at Wimbledon.

[Shaun]

Everyone I support loses, arista :laugh:

[bbfan1991]

Everyone I support loses, arista :laugh:

Are you Wimbledon's bad omen?:shocked::joker:

[arista]

Everyone I support loses, arista :laugh:

You will find a winner soon.


Babe

[Shaun]

Not just Wimbledon LOL - football too (Torquay made the playoffs final then lost, Arsenal seem to make every final then lose, England lose everything). Supported Li Na then she lost in round 2, supported Lisicki but then Sharapova beat her... :(

[Lee.]

Whoever your heart says so;).

I think maybe Djokovic.. he's never done it before and he does deserve it.

Sharapova in the final after destroying Lisicki... Murray bottles it again.. it hasn't been a good week for you
Its been a fantastic week for me! I love Wimbledon and I'm always happy for the best man to win. Nadal was too strong for Andy as was Sharapova for Lisicki.

[bbfan1991]

Not just Wimbledon LOL - football too (Torquay made the playoffs final then lost, Arsenal seem to make every final then lose, England lose everything). Supported Li Na then she lost in round 2, supported Lisicki but then Sharapova beat her... :(

Ouch the disappointment:(. My favourites hardly ever win in reality TV but i've got a bit lucky recently:evilgrin:.

[bbfan1991]

I think maybe Djokovic.. he's never done it before and he does deserve it.

Its been a fantastic week for me! I love Wimbledon and I'm always happy for the best man to win. Nadal was too strong for Andy as was Sharapova for Lisicki.

True and he would be so delighted but I really like Nadal:(. I've noticed that Djokovic seems to get a bit too nervous.. I would be too but he needs to work on that and also try and he can get a bit wound up too he should channel it positively instead:p.

[joeysteele]

I hope Nadal wins the final and I want Sharapova to win the womens.

Nadal won't give up and will battle for every point,I feel after Djokovics last match,he will not be up to that challenge...this time anyway.

[Locke.]

Djokovic and Klitsova or whatever her name is to win.

[Novo]

Sharapova is going to win the final in straight sets meaning that she will win the whole thing without dropping a set all tournament

[joeysteele]

Sharapova is going to win the final in straight sets meaning that she will win the whole thing without dropping a set all tournament

I hope so, I like Sharapova.It's great to see her back and doing so well.

[InOne]

What time does it start tomorrow?

[joeysteele]

2pm, the Womens final is on, but there will likely be some doubles whatever on before that on other courts.

[arista]

2pm, the Womens final is on, but there will likely be some doubles whatever on before that on other courts.


Yes the Sexy Russian is in 3-D HD
on BBCHD now
Using Sony 3-D cameras


She is Super Cool in 3-D




Utter Bliss

[arista]

On now

[KG.]

Kvitova is ruining Sharapova atm.

[Locke.]

Good old Kvitova :)

[Locke.]

Kvitova wins the Women's Championship :dance:

Sharapova just wasn't good enough

[arista]

Good old Kvitova :)



Yes her left handed playing
made this game hard.


She is the winner and now the Champ.

[KG.]

Kvitova wins in straight sets.

I wish I was more of a betting man, was the only one out of my mates that was saying Kvitova would win it :sad:

[Iceman]

Fair play to her, Sharapova didnt look good at all today.

[joeysteele]

Sharapova was unable to get any flow to her game at all, her serve let her down badly today too, Full credit to Kvitova,she played to near perfection as to her own game.

[tmi]

Nole or Nadal to win tmoz ?

[joeysteele]

I want Nadal.

[tmi]

I agree Nadal the moody sod.

[Novo]

Well at least Sharapova did better then the beast sisters anyway

[Locke.]

Should have won, she will never have an easier chance

[Novo]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_himYJbACSHw/SCscUlQzvJI/AAAAAAAAAfM/Bo1VeMD_VJc/s400/justine-henin3.jpg

We need her to come out of retirement now

[Marc]

Haven't posted since Murray!

Yeah he was disappointing, made many errors did not step up. Nadal was brilliant but Murray made some frustrating errors and you can't do that against Nadal you've gotta be full on all the time. Oh well perhaps he'll build up my hopes next year and sh*t all over on my heart again! :sad:

Glad Kvitova won, she has been playing some brilliant tennis this year and I had no doubt she'd win. Sharapova is frustratingly inconsistent her serve is atrocious! I only wish Petra looked a little more happier when she won! LOL she was pretty plain! :tongue:

[Marc]

I don't think Maria will ever win another slam. This year is her best chance but the hard courts are favoured by a lot of the top 10, as opposed to grass. So they'll excel and she will probably lose early on

[Lee.]

Who do you want to win today marc ?

[Marc]

I don't mind I think it'll be nice for Novak to seal his new title of World No.1 by winning it but then again Nadal is phenomenal. Would be nice to see a new name on the trophy though!

[Lee.]

Yeah I agree Marc.. kind of want both of them to win! :)

[arista]

In 3-D HD
on BBCHD now.

BBC /Sony's second day of 3-D

[arista]

Djokovic
is enjoying this game,
he is 2 up.


Could be another short game
BBC/Sony then turn off the 3-D transmission
even though they have loads more to show in 3-D


Now Nadal is 1 Up.

[Marc]

Novak could do it here in the fourth..

[Locke.]

Lisicki in the crowd :worship:

[Shaun]

gwaaaaaan Djokovic

[Shaun]

YAY. Finally someone I supported :laugh:

[KG.]

Djokovic :worship:

[Locke.]

Next years winner:

http://wiki.phantis.com/images/thumb/2/2c/Marcos-Baghdatis_01.jpg/300px-Marcos-Baghdatis_01.jpg

[Mystic Mock]

Well done to Djokovic as Nadal is no easy opponent.

[Marc]

Briliant! he's such a great guy :)

[bbfan1991]

Deserved win for Djokovic:). Nadal disappointing but he's always gracious in defeat. Both players seem so humble and nice so they can be proud!

[bbfan1991]

I don't think Maria will ever win another slam. This year is her best chance but the hard courts are favoured by a lot of the top 10, as opposed to grass. So they'll excel and she will probably lose early on

I disagree, think she might win another. She's only 24 at the moment and is still in the medium stage of her career but will need to carry on further improving her game.

If the brilliant Williams' sisters can last this long then the other women can last too...

[Shaun]

:laugh2: @ him eating some of the grass

[Locke.]

Sharapova will not win another slam because Lisicki is going to win them all

[arista]

YAY. Finally someone I supported :laugh:


See Shaun


Your Dreams Come True




This was a Great One Sided Game
he knew how to Win.


Trouble with BBC mic's
they should have had fast spares there

[arista]

Sharapova will not win another slam because Lisicki is going to win them all


Depends a Injury changes the whole game

[Novo]

Sharapova will not win another slam because Lisicki is going to win them all

Lisicki :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker:

[Marc]

I disagree, think she might win another. She's only 24 at the moment and is still in the medium stage of her career but will need to carry on further improving her game.

If the brilliant Williams' sisters can last this long then the other women can last too...

Well I disagree with you :tongue:

[joeysteele]

I can't believe Wimbledon this year, Sharapova played brilliantlyall through until the final, Nadal looked near invincible most of the tournament,never likely to be beaten and both failed to deliver in the finals.

Well done to Djokovic but the title is only loaned to him I see Nadal winning it next year and Sharapova still has at least 2 Wimbledon titles to come yet.

[King Gizzard]

Need a picture of him standing next to his name with the trophy!

[Locke.]

Deposed Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has slumped 150 places in the world rankings to 175th

:shocked:

[Marc]

She'll be back...

Brit watch
58. Elena Baltacha
94. Anne Keothavong
106. Heather Watson
185. Laura Robson

------------------------

4. Andy Murray
187. James Ward
271. Daniel Cox

[Marc]

http://img.allvoices.com/thumbs/image/609/480/83174582-kvitova-and.jpg

[Locke.]

Lisicki has flew up

[King Gizzard]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/260038_10150226034596517_175535596516_7647781_4831 379_n.jpg

:lovedup:

[BigSister]

Yay Bally ^_^
and liking the wimbledon ball piccys fave one is Novak and Petra with each others trophies

[King Gizzard]

I have asked Sabine to marry me 3 times now and she hasn't got back to me :(

[Marc]

I have asked Sabine to marry me 3 times now and she hasn't got back to me :(

You need to fly to Germany and ask her parents first.. jeez. chivalry is dead nowadays

[Marc]

Lisicki interviews David Guetta (http://www.wtatennis.com/page/OffCourtNews/Read/0,,12781~2387815,00.html)

She's so famous!

[Marc]

I miss big tournaments.

Spanish and Italian women have been doing well since Wimbledon on the red clay tournaments.

Isner won the Campbells grass touranment in USA, Juan Carlos Ferrero won clay tournament in Germany and Robin Soderling won at his home country tournament in Sweden. :)

[Lee.]

I miss them too Marc... :(

When's the next big one?

[Marc]

Serena vs. Lisicki in Stanford semi final*

[Marc]

Serena vs. Lisicki in Stanford semi final*

Serena wins 6-1 6-2 will play Bartoli in the final

[Marc]

I miss them too Marc... :(

When's the next big one?

US Open Aug 29th :D

[Marc]

Serena Williams up to No.79 in the world after her Stanford title

[Lee.]

US Open Aug 29th :D

Tsk! The US open is always just on Sky sports :bored:

[IheartBB]

^ Eurosport shows it too. But Sky do have much better coverage (multi-court)

Love the US Open! I was there last year. It beats Wimbledon and Oz hands down (Not been to Roland Garros yet)

[Marc]

^ Eurosport shows it too. But Sky do have much better coverage (multi-court)

Love the US Open! I was there last year. It beats Wimbledon and Oz hands down (Not been to Roland Garros yet)

I've always wanted to go :sad:

I'm going to try and go to RG next year though :)

[IheartBB]

This run by Djokovic is just insane. The only person I can see beating him for the rest of the year is Federer, but it'll take another mighty effort.

And it's good to see the world best female player back to full fitness and motivated again.

Going to make a really bold prediction here - Djokovic and S. Williams 2011 US Open Champions :eek:

[Marc]

That's not bold. That's accurate :joker:

[IheartBB]

Sarcasm :joker:

In fact, I've just checked on Skybet, a Djokovic/Williams US Open double is currenty at odds of 11/2 :eek: £1 will get you £6.53 back - I expected them to be much shorter. I've got to get in on this!

[Marc]

That sounds pretty good. But I never gamble cos I never win :laugh2: I'm so terrible

[Marc]

Not much has been happening that would pull in huge numbers on TiBB but it is worth noting that both Federer and Nadal went out in the quartfinals of Cinci this week a Masters 1000 event.

Federer lost to Berdych and Nadal lost to Mardy Fish.

Fish/Murray & Berdych/Djokovic semi finals

[Marc]

Djokovic/Murray final.

Sharapova/Jankovic final.

[IheartBB]

Am I crazy for thinking that Murray will win this one? He's on his favourite surface and has won 6 of his 7 Masters Series finals (including two final victories over Djokovic). He also pushed Novak to a final set tiebreak on his worst surface earlier in the year in Rome.

Having said that, Djokovic is obviously the best player in the world right now and is full of confidence. Should be a good match.

And I hope Sharapova wipes the floor with Jankovic.

[Marc]

Ugh, I've had enough of Sharapova. She's annoying.

Murray is probably going to lose, but he's showing good signs for US Open

[Marc]

Murray wins! :)

[Lee.]

Oh yay! :cheer2:

[Marc]

Djokovic did not turn up; was very off today and I wasnt surprised he pulled out.

[Iceman]

Shame he pulled out :( Congrats to Murray

[IheartBB]

Djokovic up to his old tricks again :laugh: He was tired, sure, but after losing that first set he just threw in the towel and decided to put an asterisk on the loss. Shame for Murray but hey, another Masters title to add to his already impressive collection. He’s 7-1 in MS finals now.

And Sharapova grinds out a win against Jankovic. She’s a shadow of her former self but still as mentally tough as ever.

[Novo]

Djokovic felt sorry for him because he knows he'll never win the big ones

[Marc]

Ugh Sharapova just go away. You'll never win US Open again.. :bored:

(yeah she's probably reading this)

[IheartBB]

US Open draw out http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/ms/r1s2.html

Interesting first round matches;
Monfils vs Dmitrov
Isner vs Baghdatis
Youzhny vs Gulbis
Sharapova vs Britain's Heather Watson (talk about unlucky!)
Lisicki vs Bondarenko


My quarter final predictions;
Djokovic vs Tipsarevic
Federer vs Tsonga
Murray vs Del Potro
Nadal vs Ferrer
---
Wozniacki vs Li
S. Williams vs Pavlyuchenkova
Kvitova vs Sharapova
V. Williams vs Stosur

[Wildcat!]

Interesting! I want to check this out, havent had a chance yet! Thanks ofr posting! )

[Marc]

Haven't had a proper look at draw but at first glance...Baghdatis V. Isner first round match... amazing!

[Marc]

Haven't had a proper look at draw but at first glance...Baghdatis V. Isner first round match... amazing!

These two just played each other in Winston-Salam and Isner won 16 63 64

[IheartBB]

Baghdatis has had some pretty epic US Open matches. His 2006 match with Agassi is still one of my all time favourites. And I saw his match again Clement last year in person.

Robson qualifies making it 4 British women in the main draw. Ireland's Conor Niland and Louk Sorensen qualified too.

[Marc]

:) yay Laura. I do always prefer watching her over Heather but I do still like Heather, there is just something about Laura ;)

[Marc]

Wozniacki, Lisicki & Isner all win titles going into US Open fortnight.

C'mon Lisicki!

[Lee.]

Is the US open only on sky sports? I used to subscribe just for it, but then I forget to cancel it and ended up with 6 months of unwatched sport the last time. However, I do have Eurosport now... do you think that will show any of it?

[IheartBB]

Wozniacki, Lisicki & Isner all win titles going into US Open fortnight.

C'mon Lisicki!

Venus in round 2 though :(

Is the US open only on sky sports? I used to subscribe just for it, but then I forget to cancel it and ended up with 6 months of unwatched sport the last time. However, I do have Eurosport now... do you think that will show any of it?

Eurosport usually covers Armstrong court (the second biggest) during the first week. Sky cover a number of courts through the red button.

[Marc]

Has started! :D

-go to the sweepstake thread to get your name in the mix for this years US Open :) still loads of places open.

[Novo]

Robson 7-6 1-0 up

[Wildcat!]

cmon robso n! I LIKE HER, SHE IS under rated. I dont know why her ranking is lo low, but to me, she is the best British female player. Its only a matter of time, before she blows up!

[Wildcat!]

Heather Watson up 6-3 over sharapova. Cmon girl!

[Novo]

Sharapova looks like she is in the game now 6-3 1-3

[Marc]

For god sake :(

[Marc]

C'mon Heather! You can tough this out

[Wildcat!]

She is only down one break. But she could just relax this set, and bring it in the final set! :)

[Marc]

She can't relax. This is Sharapova, she needs to be aggressive!

[Marc]

She breaks :worship:

[Marc]

C'mon Heath!

[Novo]

5-5

[Marc]

/facepalm

Sharapova wins second set 7-5

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

watson put up a good fight. Nevermind. Sharapove needed this wake up call.

[Wildcat!]

great job heather! I reallyt didnt think she had in in her, but she ran out of gas.
Thats why Marc I said that she shouldve just relaxed in the a second set, and not put too much effort. That comes with experience. A lot of older players, would let sharapova tire herself out. Then raise their game to another level in the 3rd set. She was always gonna lose the second after Sharapova broke.

But oh well, great match nonetheless! :)

[Marc]

I'm sad for her :( I always get this uncontrollable excitement for the Brits... then they let me down :(

[IheartBB]

I thought this would be a 6-1, 6-1 drumming so the scoreline is pleasantly surprising.

This is the kind of player I feel Heather will grow into - a solid counter puncher with a terrific attitude who can push the biggest names when they have an off day. I think she’ll get some impressive scalps in her career but will by no means be a world beater. Solid top 50 player for sure.

Whereas Laura Robson has all the making of a top 10 player but will need to dramatically improve her movement. Nice win today despite the retirement and has a decent chance in round 2.

[IheartBB]

I thought this would be a 6-1, 6-1 drumming so the scoreline is pleasantly surprising.

This is the kind of player I feel Heather will grow into - a solid counter puncher with a terrific attitude who can push the biggest names when they have an off day. I think she’ll get some impressive scalps in her career but will by no means be a world beater. Solid top 50 player for sure.

Whereas Laura Robson has all the making of a top 10 player but will need to dramatically improve her movement. Nice win today despite the retirement and has a decent chance in round 2.

[Marc]

I thought this would be a 6-1, 6-1 drumming so the scoreline is pleasantly surprising.

This is the kind of player I feel Heather will grow into - a solid counter puncher with a terrific attitude who can push the biggest names when they have an off day. I think she’ll get some impressive scalps in her career but will by no means be a world beater. Solid top 50 player for sure.

Whereas Laura Robson has all the making of a top 10 player but will need to dramatically improve her movement. Nice win today despite the retirement and has a decent chance in round 2.

Yeah I agree I think Laura has a better game but Heather seems to be 'ready' before

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

rafa is about to play :elephant:

Just watched the boy in stripped pyjamas (:() and found out that it is a book Nadal recommends

Q. Why do you recommend reading “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”?

A. Because I found it very harsh, but, in the hardness, it has a message. When you do it to other people, it is not so bad; when they do it to you, it is very grave. They [the Nazis] killed everyone, but when it happens in your own home … Makes one wonder. There are always two ways of looking at life, from the same situation. Interesting

God he's deep! cause he doesn't speak perfect english he can sound like a dope, but he's a deep and smart individual.

[seanraff07]

Is this being televised on Sky Sports?

[Marc]

Sky Sports yep! 2 or 4 or Eurosport

[Marc]

rafa is about to play :elephant:

Just watched the boy in stripped pyjamas (:() and found out that it is a book Nadal recommends



God he's deep! cause he doesn't speak perfect english he can sound like a dope, but he's a deep and smart individual.

Lol he's a nice genuine guy as well.

But he needs to stop winning :tongue: Andy's time pls

[IheartBB]

Murray through. Robson out. Baltacha plays Kuznetsova tomorrow.

Lisicki also through after Venus Williams pulls out. Soderling pulls out too.

I saw parts of Nadal's first round match. I think he looked flat and a little slow off the mark but it's still early days. Plenty of room for improvement.

[Marc]

Bartoli out. good I dislike her :devil:

[Marc]

Great news about Lisicki :)

[Marc]

Sharapova out

[Lee.]

Thank Christ!

[Marc]

Fgs murray

[Novo]

Murray :joker: what a joke

[Lee.]

Yeah let's all point and laugh at the wee Scots boy trying to play tennis with the big boys... Oh wait, isn't he ranked the 4th best player in the world...

[Novo]

Ranked 4th in the world yet players ranked above and below him have won grand slams and he has won **** all what an overrated sack of ****e he is.

[Legend killer]

LOL Murray is such a joke before every tourney the media are creaming over him and he is seen as ENGLISH than when he has his usual fail when it matters he goes back to being Scottish

[Lee.]

That makes the media a joke, not Andy

[Novo]

Soon enough this guy will be the British #1 and everyone will forget about Murray

http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/422.$plit/C_71_article_1122232_image_list_image_list_item_0_ image.jpg?24%2F06%2F2009%2007%3A29%3A25%3A159

[Legend killer]

The GOAT Federer is going to rise from the ashes and take his crown back

[Legend killer]

Tiger Tim >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Murray

[Novo]

Tiger Tim >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Murray

very true

[Marc]

Murray is scottish and always will be scottish in my eyes. I'm a fan of his play and I'm proud to support him. Novo is just bitter :idc:

Murray wins. All that matters.

[Lee.]

Phew! That got a bit nervy towards the end!

[Novo]

Bitter about what? that doesn't even make sense there is nothing to be bitter about if he won a Grand slam i probably would but he hasn't so...... at the minute he is about the same standard as Henman was at his stage of his career

[Lee.]

And Henman wasn't overrated and overhyped?

[Novo]

No because he has an Olympic medal to prove how great he was bet Murray hasn't got one has he?

[Lee.]

I love Tim too, but statistically Andy is the better player, Olympic medal or not :D

[Novo]

I'd rather win an Olympic medal anyday over a Grand Slam Gold, Silver or Bronze. it's the Olympics it's the biggest event in sporting history it overshadows everything apart from the World Cup and Superbowl.

[Marc]

Bitter about what? that doesn't even make sense there is nothing to be bitter about if he won a Grand slam i probably would but he hasn't so...... at the minute he is about the same standard as Henman was at his stage of his career

You just are so there!

[Novo]

http://ep.imgci.com/PICTURES/CMS/10600/10641.2.jpg

Where is your medal Murray?

[IheartBB]

The Olympics is the pinnacle of a lot of sports, but Tennis isn't one of them. Grand Slams are worth a lot more. Murray may not have won one, but look at what he's achieved in this tough era. He's regularly playing against the greatest player of all time and the greatest clay court player of all time, not to mention a resurgent Djokovic.

I think Murray was born 5 years too late. There was a transitional period of men’s tennis between 2001-2004 (post-Sampras and pre-Federer) where the likes of Hewitt, Roddick, Ferrero and even Johansson managed to win majors. There were 11 different grand slam champions during this 4 year period. There have only been 5 from 2005 onwards. No coincidence there, just a tougher period.

Anyways, he's though despite playing poorly against a a player in good form. That in itself speaks volumes.

[Marc]

Andy > Tim.

That's all that matters.

[Lee.]

Andy's to be Djokovic's best man soon.. :)

[Marc]

Didn't even know Nole was engaged! But that's cool

[Novo]

So who is going to have the pleasure of knocking the whipping boy Murray out this year? Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Del Potro or maybe Fish? they are all lining up for him

[Marc]

Look at the draw and make your own decision

[Novo]

Looks like mr slick himself will have the pleasure of doing it tomorrow

[Lee.]

Who's Murray playing tomorrow, and at what time?

[Novo]

poor azarenka getting knocked out by some beast

[Marc]

Who's Murray playing tomorrow, and at what time?

Lopez, night session about 11/12pm

poor azarenka getting knocked out by some beast

Lol she's a great competitor. Will take a lot to beat her, sure isn't going to be Ivanovic!

[Legend killer]

Nalbandian will beat Nadal in 4

Book It!!!!

[IheartBB]

Lol she's a great competitor. Will take a lot to beat her, sure isn't going to be Ivanovic!

They might as well give her the trophy right now. Azarenka will probably turn out to be one of her tougher matches of the tournament too.


Nadal through in straight sets. Del Potro and Simon on court now. Winner to face Murray if the Scot continues his ownage of Lopez later on.

[Marc]

Funnily enough Djokovic is the only top seed to actually be playing another seed in the fourth round. All the rest have unseeded players.

Andy v. Donald
Djokovic v. Dolgopolov
Federer v. Monaco
Nadal v. Muller

The only other non-seeded player still left in the draw other than the 3 mentioned above is Juan Carlos Ferrero who faces Tipsarevic next.

[IheartBB]

So it's the top 4 seeds in the men's semis... Who didn't see that coming? :joker:

Federer looked good against Tsonga - he'll give Dkjokovic a tough match. I still think Djokovic will come through, but I wouldn't like to bet my house on it. And Nadal looked damn imressive against Roddick. Murray could pull off the upset but would have to come up with something pretty special.

As will Wozniacki if she wants to win more than 5 games against Williams. Kuznetsova should have finished her off in round 4 anyways *bitter*
I don't think anyone on earth called a Stosur/Kerber semi so I really do not know what to expect from that one! Stosur in straights I hope!

[Marc]

I really love Stosur I'm glad she got it to the semi, I hope she gets to the final and I would be so happy if she won it overall!

Murray and Federer seem the underdogs at the mo, but I think Federer can win. As for Murray I don't think he can beat Nadal. Shame really cos this is yet another grand slam semi final he's got too

[James]

Nole beats Fed. Murray-Nadal next.

[Chuck]

Djokovic is so charismatic :lovedup:

[Novo]

I do believe Murray is out

[Wildcat!]

Serena WIlliams destroys the so called wold number1. 6-2, 6-4. It wasnt even close! :bored:

[Chuck]

is the final on sunday or monday? :suspect:

How amazing would it be if Serena won tomorrow? :amazed:

And Wozniacki :bored: the poor girl only defends :idc:

[Marc]

Wozniacki is probably the unluckiest No.1 in grand slams. Them Williams sisters ruin her every chance! Howeve Serena is looking very likely for the title and she deserves it. I only hope Stosur can somehow beat her because I love her.

Murray losing was inevitable, thought Federer had Nole's number but he stepped it up! Nadal for the title I think

[Lee.]

A Nadal/Djokovic final is a nightmare! Two of sports finest against each other... I want both to win!

[IheartBB]

Djokovic/Nadal is the best final the tournament could have hoped for. Unless Djokovic is tired from his semi final, I really cannot see him losing to Nadal. He's got such a huge mental edge over him after beating him in 5 finals this year. Having said that, the surface has been slowed down significantly over the years and could work in Nadal's favour. Hoping for a better match than the Wimbledon final (:sleep:)

Wozniacki is probably the unluckiest No.1 in grand slams. Them Williams sisters ruin her every chance!

Well, not really! Yesterday's match was the first time Wozniacki had faced either sister in a grand slam.

As much as I dislike her gamestyle, Wozniacki is very unfairly treated when it comes to the no 1. ranking. She didn't ask for it and is not responsible for the system that determines the the rankings.

Serena FTW. She needs to build on her legacy. As much as I like Stosur, she just doesn't bring it to the big finals.

[IheartBB]

Britain's Oli Golding wins the boy's title. Congrats to him! British tennis is really looking up. Watson and Robson coming through on the women's side and hopefully Broady and Golding will make a successful transition to the men's tour.

Murray also won the boy's title as a 17 year old...

[Marc]

Sam Stosur I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

[IheartBB]

It didn;t even cross my mind that Stosur would win tonight's final, but win it she did. Well done to her!

Don't want to sound like I'm pissing on her parade but Serena was hardly moving due to her foot injury and fatigue from last night's late finish, but all credit to Stosur for playing the match of her life.

[Marc]

I actually don't care :D I love Sam Stosur. I've been following her for ages and loving her for a few years and I'm just thrilled!

US crowd were disgusting tonight, bias like every other country yes, but it was wrong especially after what Serena did.. :bored:

[Wildcat!]

It didn;t even cross my mind that Stosur would win tonight's final, but win it she did. Well done to her!

Don't want to sound like I'm pissing on her parade but Serena was hardly moving due to her foot injury and fatigue from last night's late finish, but all credit to Stosur for playing the match of her life.

I dont think she was that injured, but even if she were, I cant believe her reactions to the empire. I am a big fan of hers, but she has got to be the worse loser in Tennis. YOu cant win them, all. Sometimes you lose, and try to do it with dignity! Really dissappointed in her.

[Marc]

I dont think she was that injured, but even if she were, I cant believe her reactions to the empire. I am a big fan of hers, but she has got to be the worse loser in Tennis. YOu cant win them, all. Sometimes you lose, and try to do it with dignity! Really dissappointed in her.

Twitter exploded last night after it happened. She lost a few fans (even if it was just momentarily). Shocking display

[Marc]

Great article that tells all about the 'incident'

http://www.realclearsports.com/articles/2011/09/12/serena_tantrum_overshadows_brilliant_stosur_97419. html

[Wildcat!]

Great article that tells all about the 'incident'

http://www.realclearsports.com/articles/2011/09/12/serena_tantrum_overshadows_brilliant_stosur_97419. html

Very good article. But she is never gonna lose me as a fan! I dont stop being fans of athletes, because they do some pricky thing! A lot of big time stars have bad attitude, I dont really care at the end of the day as a fan. But I am also fully aware, that she is a bad loser. And she lashes out at others when she loses, in the heat of the moment. Thats her problem, and she will pay for it through fines from her pocket, and suspension.
But I am still a fan! She is a legend! :)

[Marc]

I understand it was the heat of the moment and she went straight over to Sam and sat by her after the match, while the ceremony was being set up, and was smiling and laughing with her and being nice. I don't think Serena anticipated how much the crowd would react to the situation and it really put off Sam, constant boo'ing and cheering of Sam's faults. The crowd were really obnoxious. It just made me want Sam to win even more, she was the underdog in a very tough position and really excelled and did me proud. :)

[IheartBB]

I dont think she was that injured, but even if she were, I cant believe her reactions to the empire. I am a big fan of hers, but she has got to be the worse loser in Tennis. YOu cant win them, all. Sometimes you lose, and try to do it with dignity! Really dissappointed in her.

Nah the injury wasn't crippling her or anything but her foot was severely strapped during the Wozniacki match, and her footwork wasn't as good as it normally is in the final. Even if she was 100% she would have still had a tough time of it just because Stosur was playing so well.

As for the incident, she really let herself down with her behaviour. She was totally in the wrong (unlike 2009) so had absolutely no excuse. It's amazing how quickly she dismisses it from her mind and acts like nothing ever happened. I've not seen her press conference but I can imagine how it went. It's really not difficult to see why so many people dislike her.

As for me, I don't call myself a fan of hers simply due to her attitude but I respect the hell out of her tennis. I dont think 13 majors shows what a player she actually is. I want her to build on her legacy and at least match Navratilova and Evert's 18.

[Marc]

I understand she's a great champion and I respect that but I wouldn't mind watching new women win slams, like Sam did, I think it just makes the womens game more exciting.

[IheartBB]

What else can we say about Djokovic this year? Just too good.

[Marc]

I haven't spoken in here for a while :sad: LOL

[Marc]

Kvitova won the end of tour championships last week; a new star in the making in the women's side.

Federer and Djokovic still going strong in the Swiss open. Murray pulled out of this tournament and Nadal has pulled out of the Paris Masters.

Just goes to show that this calendar is a little extreme!

[IheartBB]

^ You jinxed him Marc! :o :joker: Djokovic lost to Nishikori in the semis. I didn't see the match but the 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-0 scoreline is suspicious. Maybe an injury.

Kvitova will be number 1 in no time. A decent month in Australia should do it.

Also, I booked my tickets for the ATP tour finals at the O2 the other day. Hope I get a good match this year. I saw Djokovic v Berdych last year and it was pretty terrible. Berdych just didn't show up.

[Marc]

Aw I didn't see this until now;

Have you gone to the ATPFinals yet? I have been the past 2 years but I couldn't risk going this year because I have far too much Uni work to get done. Silly Andy Murray :(

[IheartBB]

I'm going for tomorrow's day session - Federer v Fish. I would have preffered Nadal v Tsonga but this is a good alternative. I've never seen Federer play live, only in practise.

[Marc]

I miss tennis :( LOL

[Lee.]

Andy Murray has just employed Ivan Lendl as his full time coach.. :amazed:

[Marc]

:worship:

:D

[Marc]

:worship:

:D

[Marc]

Laura Robson and James Ward qualify for Australian Open main draw: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16543983.stm

Six Brits in the main draw, Andy and James on the mens side and Elena, Heather, Laura and Anne on the womens side. :)

[Marc]

Laura Robson plays Jelena Jankovic [13] (Played against each other at Wimbledon 2010, good performance from Robson but lost in 2Sets 6-3 7-6)

Elena Baltacha plays Stephanie Foretz Gacon (Ranked 108 in the world, never progressed further than the 2ND Round of Australian Open in her 15 year career)

Heather Watson plays Victoria Azarenka [3] (Winner of Sydney this week, never made a Grand Slam final)

Anne Keoathavong plays Mona Barthel (Surprise winner of Hobart this week, first time playing in Australian Open, best Grand Slam appearances being the 2ND Round at both French and US Opens last year)

James Ward plays Blaz Kavcic (Made all Grand Slam main draws last year, Best performance was 2ND round in Australian and French Opens in 2011)

Andy Murray plays Ryan Harrison (Best showing in Australian Open is 1ST round, ranked 84 in the world, highest scalp is No.15 seed Ivan Ljubicic in the US Open last year)

[IheartBB]

Unlucky draws for Watson and Robson but not bad for Ward. Baltacha should come through comfortably. Then after round 2, British focus will be entirely on Murray again :joker:

Quarter final predictions Marc?

Djokovic v Tipsarevic
Murray v Tsonga
Federer v Del Potro
Nadal v Berdych

Wozniacki v Clijsters
Azarenka v Radwanska
S. Williams v Kuznetsova
Kvitova v Bartoli

[Marc]

Yeah Brits will never do well :laugh:

Djokovic v Tipsarevic
Murray v Tsonga
Federer v Del Potro
Nadal v Berdych

Li Na (Clijsters injury is a worry) v Wozniacki (if she's not injured)
Azarenka v Radwanska
Williams v Lisicki (optimistic)
Kvitova v Stosur

[Marc]

Five brave Brits went on court today, one came off with an injury, one came off having only won 1 game, one came off having only won 2 games, and the other two lost in straight sets.

What a shocker! :joker:

1/6 Brits remain.

[IheartBB]

A day to forget for the Brits :joker: I expected better from Baltacha though...

Match of the day would have to be Tomic/Verdasco. Maybe Tomic can teach the Brits a thing or two about handling home crowd pressure when Wimbledon comes around!

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Vamos Rafa!!

That is all. Haven't got much time to watch tennis this year :(

[Marc]

A day to forget for the Brits :joker: I expected better from Baltacha though...

Match of the day would have to be Tomic/Verdasco. Maybe Tomic can teach the Brits a thing or two about handling home crowd pressure when Wimbledon comes around!

Yeah Tomic is having a good year. Not so much this Grand Slam because Roger is waiting in the 4th Round :joker: and if by some miracle he wins that, Del Pot is in the quarters.

Vamos Rafa!!

That is all. Haven't got much time to watch tennis this year :(

How comes? :(

[BigSister]

Not a surprise for the Brts i mean Jelena and Azarenka but I thought Ballymight have made 2nd round. Guess everything is on Andy again..........

[MattySlug]

It's now 12:01AM and the Tennis is on live!

The match only started about 20-30 minutes ago.

I think I heard it was the 2nd latest night match or something

[Lee.]

Woo! My little terrier Hewitt pulled through this morning! :love:

[Marc]

Fedal match on now. First set, tie breaker

[Marc]

Federer led 4-1 but Nadal got back in it, Fed lost his momentum

[Marc]

First set to Federer 7-6.

Going with serve in second set

[Marc]

Nadal takes the next three sets and wins.

Nadal vs. Djokovic/Murray in the final.

[Marc]

Azarenka v. Sharapova for the ladies.

[Marc]

Andy playing right now.

1-1

[Lee.]

I can't believe I have to go to work soon :(

C'mon Murray!

[Marc]

Break down 1-3

[Marc]

Andy break back, but is broken again TO LOVE, down 2-4

[=^..^=]

Now that Roger is out, I hope Andy gets to the final and WINS!

[Marc]

I like your taste

[Marc]

Both holding service games, Novak leading 5-3 and now serving for the first set

But andy receiving for the first time with new balls, new racquet

[Marc]

First set to Novak, 6-3

[Marc]

Early break for Novak. 1-0 up

[Marc]

Holds serve, 2-0 in second set.

Oh dear Andy :(

[Marc]

Andy breaks back and holds serve. 3-2 up now

[Marc]

this match is a killer

[Marc]

andy break again, but is broken back again, 4-3 on serve

[Marc]

Andy breaks and holds serve to take the second set 6-3

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

god damnit move your ass murrya!!:bawling: who are we kidding, we all know djokovic will get this :bawling:

In a way I want djokovic in the final so nadal can finally get a chance to beat. Nadal has to be able to beat Djerkovic

[Marc]

C'mon Andy.

[Marc]

Quick fourth set, Novak 6-1

[Marc]

And he has lost. 7-5 in the final set.

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgm9fkCkg31qa1gi0o1_250.gif

[Novo]

Wonder when he'll have a mental breakdown

[IheartBB]

Azarenka is the new Kvitova :o

It seems like these two will be the next power two in the women's game.

[Marc]

Wonder when he'll have a mental breakdown

Don't think he will, He's got a good mind frame and Lendl will help a lot with his game/thinking

Azarenka is the new Kvitova :o

It seems like these two will be the next power two in the women's game.

Yeah it's exciting! I like the womens game at the moment because it isn't ruled by just one or two players like it has been in the past. Last year we had four different slam winners. I hope the same can happen this year, Stosur, Na, Kvitova, Clijsters all slam contenders. And we can never disregard Sharapova or Serena

[arista]

5hours 18

One of these. maybe Nadal will slip up.