Wimbledon 2017 (3rd July - 16 July)

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The Big Four are the Top 4 seeds due to how Wimbledon make the seedings, which I think is the first time in a long time.

Fed and Djokovic on one side of the draw, Muzza and Nadal on the other - again just like back in the day. :lol:

Muzza has Bublik. :unsure: He could have Kyrgios in round four and Stan in the QF. A bit tough.

Fed has Dolgopolov, he could meet Dimitrov in the fourth round.

Nadal has Millman.

Djokovic has the Art Attack Statue, otherwise known as Klizan.

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Come on Tim!

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BBC 2's programme is on in a minute.

I am not sure how they will come up with a reasonable idea that Murray is the favourite based on this season so far but I have faith in them.

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Kyrgios is two sets down to a Herbert. :lol:

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And Kyrgios retires at that scoreline. :lol:

Aussies. :haha:

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Speaking of which...

Haddad Maia has dumped out Robson 6-2 6-4. :lol:

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Muzza leads 6-1 6-4 against that Bublik pubber.

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Murray won 6-1 6-4 6-2.

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Stan is 2-1 down against Medvedev.

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Medvedev breaks to lead 3-1 in the fourth, great backhand down the line! Oh dear Stan. :rose:

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Medvedev breaks again and will serve for the match.

Stan. :rose:

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Medvedev dumps out Stan 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-1! :bow:

Stan. :rose:

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Klizan retires against Djokovic.

Old man Fed is on next.

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Federer breaks in the first game.

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Dolgopolov serving to stay in the first set, 3-5.

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Fed takes the first set 6-3. :bow:

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Fed breaks again after a double fault, 2-0 in the second set.

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What a winner from Fed. :haha:

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Now Dolgopolov retires.

:lol:

What a joke.

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Venus plays Wang Qiang today. :unsure:

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Konta and Vekic are holding everybody up, gone past three hours now. Konta leads 8-9 in the third, Vekic to serve.

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Konta wins 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 10-8!

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Muzza gives Dustin Brown a good hammering, 6-3 6-2 6-2.

Nadal v Young on next although I don't really see the point.

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Nadal won 6-4 6-2 7-5. Khachanov up next.

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Old Man Fed is down a break in the first set agains Lajovic.

Djokovic beat some pubber 6-2 6-2 6-1. Gulbis next for him, after beating Del Potro.

Tournament favourite (for some reason) Pliskova is out.

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Fed breaks back.

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Fed serving to stay in the first set.

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Tie-break time.

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Great backhand down the line. 0-4 Fed leads.

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Six set points. :haha:

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Tie-break bagel! Fed takes the first set 7-6 (7-0). :lol:

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Worst smash attempt of all time from Lajovic, Fed breaks.

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Fed takes the second set 6-3.

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Old Man up a double break in the third.

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Federer wins 7-6 (7-0) 6-3 6-2. Zverev the Elder for him next.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40525436

Grim

[Xhaka Can’t]

That is awful. I hope she recovers from that.

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Nadal cruising through so far. Murray up next :popcorn:

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Khachanov has break point and misses a second serve.

Airshot. :bow:

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What a winner down the line to get a second break point though.

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Horrendous miss from Nadal to bring up a third break point.

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Khachanov was screwed over by a stupid line judge.

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Nadal holds, 4-4.

Probably an intriguing set ruined by some blind line judge.

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Alright maybe not, Nadal serving to force a third set tie-break.

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William Hague is there. :sick:

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Set point for Khachanov!

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Drop shot saves it. :lol:

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Nadal double faults, back to Deuce.

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Tie break :popcorn:

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Brilliant from Nadal. Match Point.

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Nadal through. Bring on Muzza :dance:

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Muller next for him.

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One set all :popcorn:

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Well done Muzza.

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McEnroe just calling all Italians a bunch of pasta munchers.

BBC losing the pictures.

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Muzza breaks and leads 3-1 in the third set.

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4-1. Should be winning this set

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2 sets to 1

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Murray wins a game because Fognini said a naughty word :lol:

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Fognini gets a break :popcorn:

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What is Muzza on?

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Set point Fognini, great point.

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Deuce.

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Muzza holds, Fognini to serve for the fourth set.

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Stunning lob from Fognini. :lol:

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Two set points!

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Aye. Brilliant. Some of the tennis has been superb.
The commentary, not so much.

Set point

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One remaining. Quite ropey at the net from Fog.

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Fognini challenging on set point - he doesn't have challenges remaining.

:haha:

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Fognini challenges before realising he doesn't have any left! :lol:

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What a way to clown it from Fog. :haha:

Muzza breaks.

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Murray breaks!

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What a rally. Although the crowd ended it about 10 shots early. :lol:

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What a point!

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Love 30 :doh:

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Set point Fognini!

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Set point 5!

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Saved. Fog needed to ballbash.

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Murray holds. 5-5

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Fognini at the net. :doh:

Break point Muzza.

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What a winner to save it. :haha:

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Murray breaks and will serve for the match.

Fog. :lol:

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Murray breaks and will serve for the match.
Kinda supporting Fognini tbh!

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I think Fognini is broken

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3 match points

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Murray wins in four!

Fognini. :haha:

What a way to blow it.

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Ace. Good way to finish.
Great match

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Querrey dumps Tsonga out 6-2 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-5. Anderson next for him; they're in Muzza's quarter.

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Djokovic beats Gulbis 6-4 6-1 7-6 (7-2).

Federer vs M. Zverev on next.

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Great couple of backhands from Fed, two break points.

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What a return winner to take it. :haha:

Fed leads 3-1.

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Playing Serve and Volley against Federer is mental. Allied with standing miles behind the baseline on a return game, Zverev should just retire.

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Zverev breaks back. :lol:

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Federer unbelievable at the net to stop a break point appearing.

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He does get a break point anyway though.

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Saved with an ace. :lol:

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Fed holds on, Zverev serving to stay in the first set, 5-6.

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Tie-break time.

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2-4 Fed leads at the changeover.

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Three set points for Federer.

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Federer take the first set 7-6 (7-3)! :bow:

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What a volley drive backhand passing shot down the line from Fed.

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Adv. Federer. Another return winner.

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Federer breaks, leads 2-1 in the second set. :bow:

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Fed takes the second set 6-4. :bow:

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Two double faults in that game, Fed breaks and leads 2-1 in the third set.

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Federer is ridiculous. :blink:

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Federer wins 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-4. :bow:

Dimitrov next for him.

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British pair in the doubles knock out the reigning champions!

[Xhaka Can’t]

Great, but doubles tennis is lame.

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Great, but doubles tennis is lame.

True tbf :lol:

Murray broken in the first set :popcorn:

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Murray breaks back! On serve

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Broken again

Breaks back in game 8

Has two set points at 6-5 fails to take either

Into a tiebreak

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Murray 7-1 in the tie-break

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Takes the first set on a tie break 7-1

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Breaks Paire at the beginning of the second set

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Paire breaks back in game six of the second set 3-3 on serve

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Paired breaks back.

Is there a more French name than Benoit Paire?!

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Murray breaks again. Will serve for the set.

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2 break points Paire!

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Murray saves both

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Takes second set 6-4

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Murray takes 2nd set. Feel for Paire a bit, looks like he's getting thumped but he really isn't

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Two time champion Rafael Nadal a set down to Gilles Muller of Luxembourg

Muller beat Nadal at Wimbledon in the second round in 2005.

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Murray serving for the match

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Murray breaks and serving for the match

Been given a tough time by Paire but should now win in straight sets

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Murray through

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Nadal now down two sets to love against Giles Muller

If Nadal loses, not only would it be a shock given Nadals excellent form in 2017, it gives Murray a reasonably clear run to the final

Likely to play Sam Querrey in the quarter finals (who has had an excellent tournament) and then most likely either Nadal (if he comes back) or Marin Cilic.

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Zverev taken the first set against big serving, smash volleyer Milos Raonic

The most likely player to challenge the supremacy of the top 4

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Federer takes first set against Grigor Dmitrov 6-4

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And the second 6-2.

Nadal is 2-2 with Muller now.

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Nadal in beast mode now.

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Fed up a break in the third.

Will they move Djokovic to centre? Probably not.

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Dimitrov breaks back.

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Fed serving for the match now. :lol:

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Fed wins 6-4 6-2 6-4! :bow:

Zverev or Raonic next for him.

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Muller love 30 up in the game Nadal needs to win to stay in it :popcorn:

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15-30

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15-40. Double fault! 2 match points... :o

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30-40. Ace!

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Deuce!

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Adv-Nadal.

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5-5! Another ace.

Who died and made me Maccy? :unsure:

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Muller holds to love. Nadal will be serving to stay in it again.

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Who died and made me Maccy? :unsure:

Goonersweb.

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Muller has been reborn.

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Djokovic will be so keen to get his match going he could interfere in this one and make it a 2 on 1.

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Nadal to tire? :lol:

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Match point Muller!!

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Nadal saves it!

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Another match point!

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Oh dear Muller.

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Nadal holds. 10-10. :haha:

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0-30 on Nadal's serve...

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Nadal held. 11-11. :wacko:

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I think this is it for Muller.

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Or not, Muller holds. :haha:

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Not putting Djokovic on centre is a ridiculous decision.

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Not putting Djokovic on centre is a ridiculous decision.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FQqM1eReHLs/maxresdefault.jpg

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Sensational play from Muller.

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Tournament organiser. :bow:

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Second serve ace from Nadal. :haha:

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On it goes. 12-12.

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Muller just won't be backed into a corner.

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Nadal with the Fed shank.

Stunning from Muller really.

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Muller making light of holding.

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0-30 on Nadal's serve again....

No stupid dropshots this time Muller.

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15-30. Should've gone for the drop shot.

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Two match points!!!!

Nadalerer shanking again.

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Muller wins 6-3 6-4 3-6 4-6 15-13!!!

Nadal out. :faint:

What a match. :bow:

:bow: to both.

However, Nadal. :lol:

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Muller not buckling at the crunch.

What a performance!

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Djokovic to get a game or two?

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MTF has died. :lol:

Slade will be spamming the place.

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No more play today. :doh:

Federer really is organising the tournament.

Djokovic. :lol:

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Nadal won more points and made about five errors in the whole match.

I love :wacko: stats.

[Özim]

As usual the draw opens up for Murray, unbelievable how lucky he gets at Wimbledon. Didn't want Mueller to win as he'll get knocked out as soon as he meets someone else decent, these nobodies only have one good match in them and then never produce again, makes the tournament a bit sh*te in later rounds.

Thought that point the ref overuled which lead to a first serve rather than a second serve was a shocker, awful rule, should just be a 2nd serve again.

Also Wimbledon match scheduling is awful, they should have moved Djokovic to centre court or something clearly this match was going to go on :doh:

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No more play today. :doh:

Federer really is organising the tournament.

Djokovic. :lol:

Djokovic will be last on tomorrow and first on, the outside courts on Wednesday.

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As usual the draw opens up for Murray, unbelievable how lucky he gets at Wimbledon. Didn't want Mueller to win as he'll get knocked out as soon as he meets someone else decent, these nobodies only have one good match in them and then never produce again, makes the tournament a bit sh*te in later rounds.

Thought that point the ref overuled which lead to a first serve rather than a second serve was a shocker, awful rule, should just be a 2nd serve again.

Also Wimbledon match scheduling is awful, they should have moved Djokovic to centre court or something clearly this match was going to go on :slap:

His luck in the draw might have something to do with the fact that he's world number one.

Quite frankly after tonight, whoever played Marin Cilc on Wednesday would have got bulldozed. Rafa Nadal has had an exceptional year, and he absolutely blitzed everyone to win the decima of Roland Garros titles but there's a reason he's only twice made it into the second week at Wimbledon since 2011 and it's because the surface tends to fuck his knee.

Your dislike of Murray aside, he's done exceptionally well to fly the flag for British Tennis in the way he has. I don't regard having to play Djokovic in two of your three grand slam title wins fortuitous. And on his day Murray can beat anyone on grass (took Federer apart in the Olympics final only weeks after having lost to him in the Wimbledon final).

I don't think he will win Wimbledon this year, I think that's going to be whoever wins the likely semi final between Djokovic and Federer.

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Fed has Raonic next I forgot to mention, Fed is playing many miles better than last year of course but he isn't much fun to play against.

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Fed has Raonic next I forgot to mention, Fed is playing many moons better than last year of course but he isn't much fun to play against.

Fed took Dmitrov to the cleaners, and I think if he plays with the assurance with which he played against a tough serving opponent like Mischa Zverev. I would make him favourite, Raonic has done well to get past Sascha Zverev who I believe will be the next multi grand slam winner but I don't see a repeat of last years semi final.

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Brilliant from Nadal and Muller.
Just caught up on this as I had to go out.

Tennis :bow:

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You can't make it up.

Mannarino - Djokovic on tomorrow. At 12, on centre court. :haha:

[Özim]

His luck in the draw might have something to do with the fact that he's world number one.

Quite frankly after tonight, whoever played Marin Cilc on Wednesday would have got bulldozed. Rafa Nadal has had an exceptional year, and he absolutely blitzed everyone to win the decima of Roland Garros titles but there's a reason he's only twice made it into the second week at Wimbledon since 2011 and it's because the surface tends to fuck his knee.

Your dislike of Murray aside, he's done exceptionally well to fly the flag for British Tennis in the way he has. I don't regard having to play Djokovic in two of your three grand slam title wins fortuitous. And on his day Murray can beat anyone on grass (took Federer apart in the Olympics final only weeks after having lost to him in the Wimbledon final).

I don't think he will win Wimbledon this year, I think that's going to be whoever wins the likely semi final between Djokovic and Federer.

Not in this case, what I meant is the fact that at Wimbledon the top players on his side of the draw often get knocked out and he then gets to play some nobody who beat one of the top seeds in his one and only great match, that's not down to him, that's luck.

I don't rate Cilic that highly, sure he's good against the lower ranked players but against the top players he get dispatached pretty easily, I think Murray pretty much has a walk through to the final now with Nadal gone, that's why I wanted Muller to lose, it would have made for a better semi-final. As for the grass, it's actually better on your knees than the harder surface as it reduces impact on the joint, the only issue is players slipping, I'm not too sure why Nadal isn't the same player he use to be on grass, from what I saw yesterday his shots don't seem as accurate or as deep and he played a lot of shots back to the centre of the court, a lot of them also lacked the bite they do on clay.

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Nadal wasn't ever going to make it to the semi-final stage, Wimbledon is gone for him these days.

Low bounce (comparative to clay) fucks him up; it doesn't benefit him to be able to play with such heavy topspin with the ball not bouncing high - plus for the opponent it doesn't leap up on them as severely.

On clay he can slide, combined with his ridiculous energy, he can be an absolute brick wall - it's more difficult on grass to do so.

He doesn't need it anymore, he has won it twice - reached five finals in a row (of when he played). Very similar to Federer on clay really.

It's a bit unfair to say Murray often gets the top seeds in his half and gets knocked out, that's not his fault. I think you could level the same accusation at many a slam triumph and I will point out, he has won Wimbledon only twice!

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Not in this case, what I meant is the fact that at Wimbledon the top players on his side of the draw often get knocked out and he then gets to play some nobody who beat one of the top seeds in his one and only great match, that's not down to him, that's luck.

I don't rate Cilic that highly, sure he's good against the lower ranked players but against the top players he get dispatached pretty easily, I think Murray pretty much has a walk through to the final now with Nadal gone, that's why I wanted Muller to lose, it would have made for a better semi-final. As for the grass, it's actually better on your knees than the harder surface as it reduces impact on the joint, the only issue is players slipping, I'm not too sure why Nadal isn't the same player he use to be on grass, from what I saw yesterday his shots don't seem as accurate or as deep and he played a lot of shots back to the centre of the court, a lot of them also lacked the bite they do on clay.

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/06/rafael-nadal-needs-knees-top-shape-grass-court-season/66872/

As Mac stated

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Muzza and Querrey 1-1.

Muzza was up a break in the second set but lost it 6-4.

:doh:

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And he's a break down in the fifth, he looks fucked.

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Murray out.

From serving for the set at 5-4 in the third set to losing the next two sets 6-1 something clearly went wrong with him fitness wise.

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Roger Federer a set and two breaks up against Milos Raonic who at 1-5 is serving to stay in the second set

Raonic and Dmitrov both tough customers especially on Grass, Federer is showing he's really the man to beat here

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Roger Federer a set and two breaks up against Milos Raonic who at 1-5 is serving to stay in the second set

Raonic and Dmitrov both tough customers especially on Grass, Federer is showing he's really the man to beat here

Dimitrov is a quality player, but Raonic is a one trick pony, all he has is his serve the rest of his game is pretty average. Sure he beat Federer last year but that was Federer in awful shape and form.

Not surprised to see Raonic getting thumped, Federer is playing some great stuff and he doesn't have the weapons to hurt him when he's playing well. He got shown up by Murray last year as well, the final was a massive disappointment as Murray dispatched him with ease (just like he did at Queens a month before).

[Özim]

Nadal wasn't ever going to make it to the semi-final stage, Wimbledon is gone for him these days.

Low bounce (comparative to clay) fucks him up; it doesn't benefit him to be able to play with such heavy topspin with the ball not bouncing high - plus for the opponent it doesn't leap up on them as severely.

On clay he can slide, combined with his ridiculous energy, he can be an absolute brick wall - it's more difficult on grass to do so.

He doesn't need it anymore, he has won it twice - reached five finals in a row (of when he played). Very similar to Federer on clay really.

It's a bit unfair to say Murray often gets the top seeds in his half and gets knocked out, that's not his fault. I think you could level the same accusation at many a slam triumph and I will point out, he has won Wimbledon only twice!

You might be right but Muller has no pedigree at all, this was his one off win of his career, Nadal would have made a better opponent further down the tournament.

You might have a point, his shots defeinitely don't seem to have the same pace and aren't as accurate, he seemed overpowered by Muller which is odd to see, he may not need it anymore but after quite a few years of underperforming you can see he wants it.

The draw often opens up for him, it's not his fault but he just seems to get the rub of the green for some reason, not this year obviously where his hip injury put pay to his chances in the end.

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Dimitrov is a quality player, but Raonic is a one trick pony, all he has is his serve the rest of his game is pretty average. Sure he beat Federer last year but that was Federer in awful shape and form.

Not surprised to see Raonic getting thumped, Federer is playing some great stuff and he doesn't have the weapons to hurt him when he's playing well. He got shown up by Murray last year as well, the final was a massive disappointment as Murray dispatched him with ease (just like he did at Queens a month before).

He is a one trick pony but it's quite a trick, someone who can deliver a 130mph second serve clearly is not going to be broken easily.
Federer playing well but also take into consideration that Raonic had to endure a tough five setter against the guy for the future Sascha Zverev.

[Özim]

He is a one trick pony but it's quite a trick, someone who can deliver a 130mph second serve clearly is not going to be broken easily.
Federer playing well but also take into consideration that Raonic had to endure a tough five setter against the guy for the future Sascha Zverev.

True and this works well against the lower ranked players, but the top players handle big servers much better and often manage to return them, which then leave players like Raonic with a problem as they have no other game and can't compete in ralleys.

I think these 5 setters obviously take their toll but that was his only 5 setter so I'm not sure it has too much bearing, the limitations in his game are the real issue.

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True and this works well against the lower ranked players, but the top players handle big servers much better and often manage to return them, which then leave players like Raonic with a problem as they have no other game and can't compete in ralleys.

I think these 5 setters obviously take their toll but that was his only 5 setter so I'm not sure it has too much bearing, the limitations in his game are the real issue.

I'm not trying to claim he's a champion in waiting, I'm saying he can be a bloody nuisance to play against. Of course the top seeds usually best him but I'm saying is Federer is doing so comfortably which is credit to Federers current form.

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Djokovic defaults

[Master Splinter]

Djokovic retires at 7-6 2-0 down. Well that's the only way Berdych was ever going to beat him again.

Federer with his easiest Slam win ever. I suppose that's the reward for taking care of himself so well over the years while the others are always carrying injuries.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed wins 6-4 6-2 7-6 (7-4).

Too good this GOAT.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Djokovic retires at 7-6 2-0 down. Well that's the only way Berdych was ever going to beat him again.

Federer with his easiest Slam win ever. I suppose that's the reward for taking care of himself so well over the years while the others are always carrying injuries.

He's only ever won one grand slam without dropping a set (Australian open 2007) so will be interesting to see if he can repeat that here. Berdych in good form, beat Ferrer and Thiem quite comfortably.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

If he plays eight sets further in this tournament and wins then he still would've played the same amount of completed sets from the AO '07. :lol:

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Sam Querrey takes the first set against Marin Cilic on a tie break 8-6

What a tournament this guy is having

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Cilic turned this on its head took the first set 6-4 and just broken in the third set

Unless Querrey recovers from here, Cilic into his second grand slam final

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

And as I say that Querry breaks back

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Cilic wins third set tie break

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Querrey breaks in the fourth set

Fat lady sent back to her dressing room

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Cilic breaks back

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Cilic beats Querry 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-5 and is into his first Wimbledon final

Will play the winner of Federer-Berdych

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Old Man Fed leads 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4).

:bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed breaks!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer wins 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) 6-4!!!

In to his 11th Wimbledon final. :bow:

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Berdych by far his toughest match in the tournament, left nothing back in the locker. Ran himself into the ground

Tried everything, mixed it up with serve volleying and coming to the net on Federers serve.

The only player I've seen even slightly ruffle Federer in this tournament

[Letters]

Just seen some very brief highlights. Some of the shots Federer plays are just ridiculous.
Hope he wins it.
Federer :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Muguruza takes the first set against Venus 7-5! :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And breaks in the opening game of the second set!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Up a double break now. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Serving for the Championship, 5-0. :haha:

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Can't say I'm too surprised, this isn't a massive shock given that Venus hasn't even got to a Grand Slam final since 2009

I don't like the Williams sisters so glad

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Muguruza obliterates Venus 7-5 6-0 to win Wimbledon and her second Slam. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

McEnroe making excuses galore. It's not like anybody di...oh wait.

[Niall_Quinn]

Can't say I'm too surprised, this isn't a massive shock given that Venus hasn't even got to a Grand Slam final since 2009

I don't like the Williams sisters so glad

What don't you like about the steroid sisters?

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Weird and unpleasant.

And I don't care for them either

[McNamara That Ghost...]

BBC's programme is on now.

Play won't start until 14:15 roughly.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Players on their way out. :popcorn:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cilic to serve.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed saved a break point.

Now he has three of his own. :bow:

Well two actually.

[Letters]

1 left...

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer breaks on the third of them and leads 3-2 in the first set! :bow:

[Letters]

Federer break!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Long rally and not worth it as the point was overruled. :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed holds to love. :scarf:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

What a drop shot. :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

STOP COMPARING THE SPORT YOU'RE WATCHING TO OTHER SPORTS!!!!

Great touchdown from Fed there.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cilic serving to stay in the first set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed keeps going down the middle at opponents. :lol:

Set point.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Wide with the return.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Adv. Federer.

Second set point.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cilic double faults to give it away. :doh:

Fed takes the first set 6-3!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Break point for Fed.

Cilic is playing like he's on dru...oh.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cilic just chucked it away. Three errant shots in a row. Fed breaks and leads 2-0 in the second set.

:cloud9:

[Letters]

Federer :bow:
3-0 in the second

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Don't you retire you shit.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Why is Michael Fallon on the court?

[Letters]

Cilic in trouble

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Why is Michael Fallon on the court?

That particular shit can retire.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

I think by this point we know who Roger's dad is, Castle.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Adv. Federer, great winner.

Break point.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Shocking return from Fed. :haha:

Deuce.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Adv. Federer.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed gets the double break and will serve for the second set!

Cilic ruining the winners count for some reason.

[Letters]

5-1 Federer is merciless