Wimbledon 2021

4K8KW10 · 10 Jul 2021 at 15:42

Reuben klang said:
Interesting takes, I'd say it more of his on and off court behaviour

I find Nadal's and Federer's behaviors ugly - for example Nadal plays with his backside and shorts all the time.

Merlin5 · 10 Jul 2021 at 15:46

It's all over really.

Merlin5 · 10 Jul 2021 at 16:19

Well done Barty. So humble and so elegant in public speaking.

Pigeon_Killer · 10 Jul 2021 at 18:58

Guaranteed British winner in the mixed doubles tomorrow

Reuben klang · 11 Jul 2021 at 07:40

A lot of money has been placed on novax over night. Odds have shortened to 1.18!

Vertigo · 11 Jul 2021 at 09:34

Pigeon_Killer said:
Amount of shouting just before points is triggering me, need to start taking people aside and having a word Casino style.

Was on Centre for the mens' semis on Friday and, whilst I know it sounds really snobbish, I have to say the 'quality' of spectators overall felt far lower than when I was there a couple of years ago. They have commented about a 'different' crowd this year due to the direct ticket sales and I'd have to agree.

The moron trying to get the crowd to sing "it's coming home" during the post-match interview was a few rows in front of us and people around us were audibly tutting. He looked like your typical 'football oik' too.

Merlin5 · 11 Jul 2021 at 11:45

Reuben klang said:
A lot of money has been placed on novax over night. Odds have shortened to 1.18!

Reuben klang · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:25

That game there (3rd game) is why he won’t win.

0-30, then throws away 2 points.

Reuben klang · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:29

And that is that.

manic111 · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:34

Reuben klang said:
And that is that.

I'm not quite sure it is, if Berretini gets his head in the game he's got the game to take a set off Novak. Really tall order for him to win the match though.

It's been incredible watching both the semis, yesterday's final, and the start of this to see how much the mental side of reaching this stage of a slam is affecting players.

Edit: he needs to stop trying to play little drops and trick shots though. He needs to put his racket through a few balls and hit a couple of winners. That backhand slice he hit long from the net was totally unnecessary

Reuben klang · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:39

manic111 said:
I'm not quite sure it is

Im not sure if serious.

He will be doing extremely well to get to a tie breaker now. It’s Novax he’s playing not Joe Bloggs.

manic111 · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:41

Reuben klang said:
Im not sure if serious.

He will be doing extremely well to get to a tie breaker now. It’s Novax he’s playing not Joe Bloggs.

Well yeah that's probably that for the set. Not the match. Or did you not read the remainder of that paragraph?

manic111 · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:45

Although Berrettini isn't at the races at all this match. If he doesn't get his head on quickly at the changeover he could be two down before he knows it

manic111 · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:54

Stop playing ******* dropshots Matteo

Reuben klang · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:55

manic111 said:
Well yeah that's probably that for the set. Not the match. Or did you not read the remainder of that paragraph?

I am referring to the match.

I mean I hope I’m wrong. You could earn yourself a pretty penny, you can get 10/1 on him to win this match.

Flukes happen in sport.

manic111 · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:58

Reuben klang said:
I am referring to the match.

I mean I hope I’m wrong. You could earn yourself a pretty penny, you can get 10/1 on him to win this match.

Flukes happen in sport.

Then why did you say he'd be doing well to get to a tiebreaker, which clearly refers to the set? :confused:

And if you'd read the rest of the paragraph you'd have seen that I said I didn't expect Berrettini to win the match but that he has the game to take a set. As the last couple of games in this set have shown.

Merlin5 · 11 Jul 2021 at 14:59

Oh hello, this could get to 5-5!

manic111 · 11 Jul 2021 at 15:01

And this is not a fluke. Berrettini hits a huge forehand and has an exceptional serve when it's firing. He is one of few players who can keep points short enough against Novak to negate his incredible counterpunching. It's similar to Del Potro, who has a losing record against Novak but gave him some really tough matches

Reuben klang · 11 Jul 2021 at 15:08

manic111 said:
Then why did you say he'd be doing well to get to a tiebreaker, which clearly refers to the set?

And if you'd read the rest of the paragraph you'd have seen that I said I didn't expect Berrettini to win the match but that he has the game to take a set. As the last couple of games in this set have shown.

I was meaning set 2 and 3.

Eating my words here with him coming back from 5-2!!

Merlin5 · 11 Jul 2021 at 15:11

Turning into a great match.