The Tennis Thread

[Kenny]

Robson wins the first set in her opening game 6-3

 

[Kenny]

Break up in the 2nd now

 

[Kenny]

Another break 4-1 up in the 2nd set

 

[Kenny]

back down to being 1 break up in the set - 4-2

 

[Kenny]

Robson wins.

 

[Leigh Griffiths' Hairline]

What a performance from Laura Robson, brilliant stuff. Seems a lovely girl too.

 

[Lycan]

What a performance from Laura Robson, brilliant stuff. Seems a lovely girl too.

I would...

 

[Jolemai]

This is where the thread goes downhill...

 

[Lord Knows]

Federer on centre court tomorrow, Murray on court one.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Number 2 in the world in court one? Unusual when the weather hasn't interfered. I am constantly surprised with the way the Wimbledon organisers try and be seen to be "fair" by not favouring Murray. Can you imagine an American in the top four seeds being shipped out from centre court at the US Open?

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

BTW - Tara Moore giving a very decent account of herself on court 17 at the moment. Into the final set (although a break down) and playing very well really.

 

[Lord Knows]

Number 2 in the world in court one? Unusual when the weather hasn't interfered. I am constantly surprised with the way the Wimbledon organisers try and be seen to be "fair" by not favouring Murray. Can you imagine an American in the top four seeds being shipped out from centre court at the US Open?

If it rains or looks possible during the second week Murray will then get priority, crafty wombles.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

If it rains or looks possible during the second week Murray will then get priority, crafty wombles.

BBC likes this - expect butchery of the BBC2 schedule as Murray takes the country to five sets and a 10pm finish under the roof at some point!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Ferrer safely through.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Moore breaks back. Could go on a bit this one.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Moore went out in the end - but an excellent performance against a previously top 50 player

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

One thing that does get my goat about wimbledon is the committee and all the shit they come out with. Azarenka is allowed to rival a 747 coming into heathrow in terms of volume and not only put her opponent off but also anybody playing on the surrounding courts, but Federer gets a reprimand for wearing trainers with orange soles.

Jesus.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Happens in all sports really doesn't it.

Cricket - the BCCI bully all the other nations on their whims, there is a clear issue with spot-fixing, DRS should be uniformly applied, the schedule is frequently nonsense - the ICC are more interested in fining players if they have too many logos on their bat.

Football - play UFC in the penalty area off a set piece - no problem. Take your shirt off after scoring a goal - bad boy, have a yellow card.

 

[The Bear]

Azarenka was certainly squealing loudly the other day when she slipped and nearly did the splits.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

What a shame - Steve Darcis has had to withdraw ahead of his second round game due to a shoulder injury.