[Steve McQueen]

StewartyMac, on Jun 19 2009, 15:54, said:

Anyone know if Wimbledon's going to be on the Beeb's HD channel? Or is that still reserved for more shite costume dramas that no-one watches?

Yes it is in HD, although it won't be interactive & just the main BBC coverage.

[hirop]

StewartyMac, on Jun 19 2009, 22:15, said:

British players in years gone by have come unstuck against the French at Wimbledon. Jeremy Bates' nemesis was Guy Forget, whilst Henman struggled against Pioline. Then remember last year as Murray went two sets down to Gasquet before coming back, which ultimately sapped all his energy for his q-f against Nadal.

With that in mind, my main concern for Andy this year is Gilles Simon.

Simon has been shit this year, absolute gash. I don't agree Murray was beat by Nadal due to tiredness, it was due to be being a. pussy whipped by Nadal's return of serve & b. incapable of getting first serve percentage anywhere near where it needed to be. I'm Murray's biggest fan, but Nadal just horsed the guy in the qf last year.

Like watching potential second round opponent Troicki serve, something strange with his action, like a disabled dwarf swatting a fly with a tennis racket. Murray horsed him in one of his masters runs earlier in the year, it was pretty embarrassing for the guy.

Bet365 are covering Wimbledon this year, Robbie Koenig is the guy they use, he is quality. I had thought that was syndicated from Sky, but could be wrong on that.

This post has been edited by hirop: 20 June 2009 - 00:38

[Reynard]

The Savage, on Jun 19 2009, 19:33, said:

Nadal is out.

http://news.bbc.co.u...nis/8085394.stm

Too bad for Rafa. But I reckon his body will disintegrate way before his time anyway.

Hopefully he is just being sensible and the rest will help sort him out.

[GiGi]

Murray's on a hiding to nothing with all the expectation on him this year. I wouldn't be surprised if he was knocked out before the quarters although I agree that he should be aiming for the semi-finals at least. I hope he reaches the final.

Let's hope he's used to the rising hopes for him year after year.

[Reynard]

GiGi, on Jun 20 2009, 03:32, said:

Murray's on a hiding to nothing with all the expectation on him this year. I wouldn't be surprised if he was knocked out before the quarters although I agree that he should be aiming for the semi-finals at least. I hope he reaches the final.

Let's hope he's used to the rising hopes for him year after year.

He will get used to it. Wimbledon is a bit of a special event in that folk that probably never look at another tennis match all year suddenly get interested in the game. The hype in this country will be massive and I'm sure he's well aware of it.

I think he will just go out and play his game. A game that seems well suited to despatching "lesser players" on a pretty regular basis now. He seems to play to a high enough level regularly to get deep into most tournaments he plays in these days.

[Scotty Tunbridge]

I'm still disappointed Monflis isn't playing

I have a pound on Safin at 200/1 as my outsider

and a tenner on Sharpova at 6/1 seems good odds despite her injury.

Personally I can't see Murray winning it I think he'll buckle under the pressure.

[Lex]

Looking at the draw, Murray has an absoloutley excellent chance at the final. Hewwit is always dangerous and i have a feeling we could see him in the semi. Blake's playing well just now and Murray could meet him in the quarters. But Murray has enough to beat those two i think.

Would be great to see him in the final against Federer, don't think he will have enough against the greatest though.

[Skyline Drifter]

StewartyMac, on Jun 19 2009, 22:15, said:

Blake doesn't have the mental toughness for 5-setters, hence his woeful record in Grand Slams.

Murray no longer has Blake to contend with either. The re-jigging of the draw following Nadal's withdrawal has seen Blake switch to the bottom half.

[Bibby]

Scotty Tunbridge, on Jun 20 2009, 12:00, said:

I have a pound on Safin at 200/1 as my outsider

his last Wimbledon apparently

2 time Grand Slam winner, only 29

[Reynard]

The Blair-Skint Student, on Jun 20 2009, 15:39, said:

his last Wimbledon apparently

2 time Grand Slam winner, only 29

Probably ran out of rackets.

Safin is mental on the court and potentially brilliant if it clicks for him. He was always good to watch.

[StewartyMac]

Scotty Tunbridge, on Jun 20 2009, 12:00, said:

Personally I can't see Murray winning it I think he'll buckle under the pressure.

That's the last thing he'll do.

[pollymac]

3 pages and the annual mention of Uncle Bulgaria is still missing.

Disappointing people, disappointing.

Very much looking forward to Wimbledon this year, especially now that Nadal is out. Hopefully Murray can silence those that still think he can only beat Federer in the 'lesser' tournaments.

[Reynard]

StewartyMac, on Jun 21 2009, 06:45, said:

That's the last thing he'll do.

Yep. If he gets beaten it will be because the other bloke played out his skin to do it.

[Scotty Tunbridge]

Scotty Tunbridge, on Jun 20 2009, 12:00, said:

I'm still disappointed Monflis isn't playing

I have a pound on Safin at 200/1 as my outsider

and a tenner on Sharpova at 6/1 seems good odds despite her injury.

Just re checked my slip, Sharpova is 9/1 seems great odds despite her still being on the comeback.

[Milevskiy]

15 year old Laura Robson 1 set up on Court 2 against 33rd in the world right now

[GiGi]

That girl's 15? Fantastic talent at that age. I'm very, very impressed!

[Milevskiy]

GiGi, on Jun 22 2009, 13:53, said:

That girl's 15? Fantastic talent at that age. I'm very, very impressed!

Isn't she

[Adam_Wee]

Apologies if this has been asked before but does anyone know when Murray starts?

[ApeHands]

maria sharapova is on tv.

that is all.

[GiGi]

Mon The Clyde, on Jun 22 2009, 13:56, said:

Isn't she

Ohh right. I'm not supposed to say that yet, am I?

[Dazzle]

GiGi, on Jun 22 2009, 13:53, said:

That girl's 15? Fantastic talent at that age. I'm very, very impressed!

She is indeed nice.

So is Sharapova why would anyone watch Federer whenshe is on?

[Milevskiy]

Adam_Wee, on Jun 22 2009, 14:03, said:

Apologies if this has been asked before but does anyone know when Murray starts?

First on centre court tomorrow

[GiGi]

raithfortheleague, on Jun 22 2009, 14:15, said:

She is indeed nice.

So is Sharapova why would anyone watch Federer whenshe is on?

Mhm... I did actually mean she's good at tennis, right enough.

[Dazzle]

So did I, nice at tennis.

[Dazzle]

Blake is out already