Karsa Orlong Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Her and Azarenka? No need for the ear protectors this year, then! Quote
chaliepud Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 I know, I was listening to it on the radio, she needs some gobstoppers!! Quote
chesilbeach Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 A total of SEVEN player have retired injured today now: The injured seven Victoria Azarenka - knee Steve Darcis - shoulder John Isner - left knee Radek Stepanek - hamstring Marin Cilic - left knee Yaroslava Shvedova - right arm Jo-Wilfried Tsonga - left knee Quote
Alexi Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 It's a real shame we've lost so many - especially now Federer and Nadal have departed in more traditional fashion. Losing some top quality players at far too early a stage. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) So refreshing to see someone playing serve and volley (or, as I like to call it, 'proper tennis' ). I reckon these top players are so busy prancing around on the baseline they've forgotten how to play against that style. Hope Stakhovsky goes a lot further Well, the tough half of the draw isn't looking so tough for Murray anymore I take it back about not needing ear protectors after hearing the noise the girl playing Sharapova was making Edited June 26, 2013 by Karsa Orlong Quote
mrsmac Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 I'm rooting for our Canadian youngster Raonic - although I want Andy to do great things too - maybe play each other in the final? Quote
Ben Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Will probably be a Murray/Djokovic final.. I'm all for upsets but there's been too many too early, and the amount of withdrawals is awful to hear about. Quote
poppyshake Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 She played well, didn't she? And she was so sweet with the fans afterwards I really like her .. she's a delight. Would love to see her win (sorry about Ana by the way .. another year of disappointment for you ) Can't believe five players have had to retire today! Just seen Tsonga's pulled out as well. Yes .. one way or another they're dropping like flies. Very sad to see Jo-Wilfried go though .. love watching him (play ) So refreshing to see someone playing serve and volley (or, as I like to call it, 'proper tennis' ). I reckon these top players are so busy prancing around on the baseline they've forgotten how to play against that style. Hope Stakhovsky goes a lot further Well, the tough half of the draw isn't looking so tough for Murray anymore I take it back about not needing ear protectors after hearing the noise the girl playing Sharapova was making Yes .. grunting in stereo .. very unpleasant. Loved watching Stakhovsky and also Dustin Brown ... very exciting players. I'm not sorry to see Nadal or Federer go (except Nadal was obviously injured and that's always sad to see) but Novak is still the massive threat (not to mention scores of others who quite rightly fancy their chances now .. Del Potro for example .. Berdych and Gasquet). It looks good for Andy but then it looks good for all of them. I suspect there are a few more that fancy getting in on some giant killing as well. I do think they were a bit tough on Roger re his shoes Honestly last year they didn't bat an eyelid at Serena's massive purple pants (which Alan said you could beam films onto ) and she also had a wide purple headband and wristband. I can't see that Roger's soles were any more colourful (percentagewise) than that. However, if that made him cross and put him off his stride a bit then I'm very grateful Do hope he didn't pay out a massive amount for a new celebration suit. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 (sorry about Ana by the way .. another year of disappointment for you ) It would help if she could get the ball over the net, I suppose Guess I have to support Lisicki now. Guarantees she won't make it to next week Quote
mrsmac Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 I wonder if there is something different about the grass surface with so many people who usually do well not doing well at all? Quote
poppyshake Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 The official line is that there's not and certainly Leyton Hewitt (even after losing) said he could perceive no difference to previous years. It's always slippery at the beginning of the tournament but some players are just not adjusting well from the hard courts. It's sad to see anyone hurt themselves but it's the same conditions for all of them so clearly some are coping fine with it. Yes, I'm putting the poppyshake kiss of death on Lisicki as well Steve she doesn't stand an earthly now Quote
chesilbeach Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Yes, I'm putting the poppyshake kiss of death on Lisicki as well Steve she doesn't stand an earthly now No you can't! She's one of the few I actually enjoy watching play. Quote
poppyshake Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 No you can't! She's one of the few I actually enjoy watching play. Don't worry Claire .. it's not always fatal Quote
poppyshake Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Haha .. the good old roof is paying for itself again .. it's put Cliff out of a job though Quote
chaliepud Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Haha .. the good old roof is paying for itself again .. it's put Cliff out of a job though Yes, those were the good ol' days! Edited June 27, 2013 by chaliepud Quote
chaliepud Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Well done Laura .. brilliant stuff If you'd have blinked you'd have missed it, good stuff indeed! Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 First Henman Hill, then Murray Mound, now Robson Green Quote
poppyshake Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 First Henman Hill, then Murray Mound, now Robson Green Brilliant job Andy! It's looking good isn't it? Quote
chesilbeach Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Just catching up with the tennis - GO LAURA!!!! Now watching Lisicki, got a bit nervous when she lost the first set, but she's just taken the second, so fingers crossed she can wrap it up now. Isn't nice to watch a women's singles game with no ridiculous squealing! Quote
poppyshake Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Well done to Laura but did she have to make us suffer? .. Now c'mon Sabine Quote
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