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Post by greendemon on Jul 7, 2024 20:07:51 GMT 1
I'm a bit wary of Raducanu's stiffness in the right wrist. She is prone to injuries but she surely has a golden chance to reach the quarters against the lowly ranked New Zealander Lulu Sun. lol
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Post by greendemon on Jul 7, 2024 20:21:03 GMT 1
That being said I hope Emma doesn't come in for abuse for this; she had every right to put what looked to be a strong run in the singles ahead of being part of Andy Murray's send off. I'm sure he understood that.
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Post by rubcale on Jul 7, 2024 20:34:37 GMT 1
I'm a bit wary of Raducanu's stiffness in the right wrist. She is prone to injuries but she surely has a golden chance to reach the quarters against the lowly ranked New Zealander Lulu Sun. lol Her and Harriet Dart - typical Brits Bring back Ann Jones
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Post by Robin on Jul 7, 2024 20:39:07 GMT 1
Bet Judy was pleased!!
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Post by Pablo on Jul 8, 2024 0:21:45 GMT 1
That being said I hope Emma doesn't come in for abuse for this; she had every right to put what looked to be a strong run in the singles ahead of being part of Andy Murray's send off. I'm sure he understood that. Best not go on Twitter then - mixed bag of comments but there are some vile comments made to and about her, as well as the regular trolls.
Hopefully Andy and/or Judy are still around Wimbledon. Judy should be to support Jamie's match tomorrow - weather permitting. It'll be interesting if she's around supporting after her comments and whether she talk to the media.
It needs a statement or interview from one of them to at least clear the air and offer some reassurance, unless they are genuinely bitter towards her.
With all the rain delays - the mixed doubles match they were due to play on Saturday still hasn't been played.
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Post by Pablo on Jul 8, 2024 0:40:43 GMT 1
Deserved win by Lulu Sun winning 6-2 5-7 6-2. Probably should have won it in straight sets, as she was that dominant against Raducanu.
It was almost like Emma was playing a mirror, left-handed, can play at the net version of herself and ironically she didn't have an answer on how she would defeat herself.
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Post by Pablo on Jul 13, 2024 16:32:50 GMT 1
Pretty good women's singles final at Wimbledon this year with Czechia's Barbora Krejcikova winning her 2nd slam against Italian Jasmine Paolini - who is probably most improved player of the year.
Both women with such likeable personalities and glad it was a competitive match.
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Post by rubcale on Jul 13, 2024 17:59:11 GMT 1
Not a bad final and the last game got tense.
The Women's Singles at Wimby now has very much become a random event and impossible to predict.
I can't believe Djokovic could have faked an operation but it's impossible to believe it was only 3 weeks ago.
You'd have to think Alcaraz will win handily but hope not.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jul 13, 2024 19:01:46 GMT 1
Pretty good women's singles final at Wimbledon this year with Czechia's Barbora Krejcikova winning her 2nd slam against Italian Jasmine Paolini - who is probably most improved player of the year. Both women with such likeable personalities and glad it was a competitive match. It was a very enjoyable game. Paolini's semi-final against Donna Vekic was one of the best women's matches I've seen for a while.
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Post by Pablo on Jul 13, 2024 23:25:19 GMT 1
Not a bad final and the last game got tense. The Women's Singles at Wimby now has very much become a random event and impossible to predict. I can't believe Djokovic could have faked an operation but it's impossible to believe it was only 3 weeks ago. You'd have to think Alcaraz will win handily but hope not. I mean 7 different first-time winners in 7 years since Serena defended her title in 2016 - definitely has similarities with the US Open women's singles in terms of unpredictability.
No one in the women's game is really dominating at the moment since Serena retired. Ash Barty was a good contender before she retired early.
Speaking of Ash Barty, it's been refreshing to hear her as a pundit and on commentary. Same with Nick Kygrios too. Mainly so we don't have to hear stories the others from the 70s and 80s.
Djokovic has played less but Alcaraz does have youth on his side and a certain football match to motivate him. Both haven't had dominating runs on the way to the final but agree that Alcaraz should have the edge.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jul 14, 2024 8:01:15 GMT 1
I think Alcaraz makes too many mistakes. Most of his opponents have let him get away with it, whereas Djokovic won't. Sadly, I predict a avenging victor.
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Post by Pablo on Jul 14, 2024 19:12:33 GMT 1
I only managed to catch the last few games and the tie break of the men's final but sounded like Alcaraz controlled the match and Djokovic was below average - especially at the net.
Alcaraz made a bit of a meal with the last couple of games.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jul 14, 2024 22:06:31 GMT 1
Djokovic certainly peaked during his semi-final, and Alcazar seemed in control at all times, except when he had championship points.
I have to say, I enjoyed the women's tournament more this year. Hard to pinpoint why.
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Post by Pablo on Jul 14, 2024 23:54:38 GMT 1
Djokovic certainly peaked during his semi-final, and Alcazar seemed in control at all times, except when he had championship points. I have to say, I enjoyed the women's tournament more this year. Hard to pinpoint why. Nice typo
I haven't watched as many Wimbledon matches as I would like this year for a number of reasons, but most of the matches I've watched have been the women's matches.
It was nice to see a variety of playing styles going far into the tournament in an open field, instead of the usual hard hitters grunting their way through a la Sharapova or Serena.
I think the finals summarised nicely how both competitions went. A competitive Ladies final which reflected the competition and a predictable Men's final with a lack of character and quality. Last year it was the almost the complete opposite.
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Post by Pablo on Aug 28, 2024 23:41:35 GMT 1
US Open time
Harriet Dart, Katie Boulter, Jack Draper and Dan Evans made it though the 1st round.
Dan Evans also setting the record of playing in the longest match (against 23rd seed Karen Khachanov) in US Open history at 5hrs 35 mins. To think he won when he was 0-4 and 0-40 points down in the 5th set showed what a match it was. He's dropped outside the top 150 in the rankings after a poor season but crucially losing vital ranking points due to his participation in the Olympics.
Losing in the first round are qualifier Jan Choinski, who did well to recover to play 5 sets after a poor start.
Also Emma Raducanu lost her 1st round match against former Australian Open champ Sofia Kenin, which will please the Raducanu haters, citing a poor preparation and lack of match sharpness in the run up.
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Post by Pablo on Aug 30, 2024 2:36:36 GMT 1
Both Harriet Dart and Katie Boulter lost their winnable 2nd round matches with some below-par performances - ending GBR interest in the women's side of the US Open.
Jack Draper came through comfortably in his 2nd round round in straight sets and Dan Evans continues his run with a (on-paper) comfortable straight sets win but was far from easy after his marathon match on Tuesday.
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Post by rubcale on Aug 30, 2024 7:27:21 GMT 1
Raducanu is an enigma.
I don't think therecan be any doubt her preparation was woeful - she definitely needs t oplay more tournaments.
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Post by Pablo on Sept 1, 2024 3:37:32 GMT 1
Jack Draper becomes the sole GB representative in the 4th round of the US Open after a comfortable straight sets victory over Botic van de Zandschulp - who beat Carlos Alcaraz in the last round - and equals his best Grand Slam performance set last year at the US Open.
He next plays Tomas Machac, one half of the current Olympics mixed doubles gold medallist and for being the opponent of Andy Murray in his non-1st round match at Wimbledon this year.
Dan Evan's luck (and fitness) ran out in his 3rd round match, as he lost in 4 sets against Alex De Minaur and also double bagelled in his last 2 sets.
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Post by Pablo on Sept 3, 2024 2:08:58 GMT 1
Jack Draper's run at the US Open continues with a dominant 6-3 6-1 6-2 straight sets victory over Tomas Machac (rank #39) in his 4th round match.
This is this furthest he's been at a Grand Slam. His QF opponent will be Aussie Alex de Minaur, who beat Dan Evans and I think doesn't have a great record against him.
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Post by rubcale on Sept 4, 2024 18:02:37 GMT 1
Interesting match for Draper = first time out on the main court so how ill he react, he underperformed at Wimby.
He won't be favourite De Minaur is much higher ranked but he is efinitel does have a chance.
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