Wimbledon 2012

[SinghDude]

'Em William sistas could possibly do well on grass. They have a good record and love Wimbledon.

[Chris]

Really hope Sharapova wins here again

I really have to respect her for not ending up like Anna Kournikova. Sharapova could have easily lost focus and become a full-time model. Also, she has fought her way back from injury which nearly ended her career. IIRC, her ranking dropped to somewhere in the hundreds and now she is world number 1.

[mercurial]

Really hope Sharapova wins here again

I really have to respect her for not ending up like Anna Kournikova. Sharapova could have easily lost focus and become a full-time model. Also, she has fought her way back from injury which nearly ended her career. IIRC, her ranking dropped to somewhere in the hundreds and now she is world number 1.

I find myself agreeing with you again

[HiToKiRi]

I would love that but he is not the Fed that he used to be.

Very true unfortunately. I'm very worried about him at the moment to be honest. He fell by the wayside quickly against Novak in the Rolland Garos semi's and even though he was 3-0 up in the 2nd set he still somehow managed to lose the set?!. He later on admitted there was a niggle with his hip which was causing him some discomfort so only he knows what was really going on there.

He was playing well in Halle but apparently he tanked badly against Haas in the final...VERY badly. His shot selections were terrible and his UE stats were through the roof, almost uncanny. Some are even suggesting that Fed gifted Haas the match as they are good mates and because the title meant so much more to Haas considering the ups and downs he's had in his career.

Fed's trusty forehand and 1st serve are also letting him down when it matters most so at this point I'd be surprised to see him reach the semi's at Wimbledon. He's more than likely going to face either Nadal or Novak to have a shot at the title but he's going to have to pull of something incredible to beat either of them. I doubt he still has the psychological edge and raw stamina to beat them but I'd love to be proven wrong.

[samr1wp]

I'm going for the best ever.


The Fed.

this right here

[JungleBoy]

Will this moemish be allowed to play?

[mercurial]

OMG

[mercurial]

Very true unfortunately. I'm very worried about him at the moment to be honest. He fell by the wayside quickly against Novak in the Rolland Garos semi's and even though he was 3-0 up in the 2nd set he still somehow managed to lose the set?!. He later on admitted there was a niggle with his hip which was causing him some discomfort so only he knows what was really going on there.

He was playing well in Halle but apparently he tanked badly against Haas in the final...VERY badly. His shot selections were terrible and his UE stats were through the roof, almost uncanny. Some are even suggesting that Fed gifted Haas the match as they are good mates and because the title meant so much more to Haas considering the ups and downs he's had in his career.

Fed's trusty forehand and 1st serve are also letting him down when it matters most so at this point I'd be surprised to see him reach the semi's at Wimbledon. He's more than likely going to face either Nadal or Novak to have a shot at the title but he's going to have to pull of something incredible to beat either of them. I doubt he still has the psychological edge and raw stamina to beat them but I'd love to be proven wrong.

Agreed 100%

[mercurial]

Just a few days away! Can't wait!

[Garson007]

What a draw.

[1]Djokovic v Ferrero
Harrison v Lu
Becker v Blake
Stakhovsky v [28]Stepanek
[24]Granollers v Troicki
Klizan v Chela
Chardy v Volandri
L.Mayer v [15]Monaco

[12]Almagro v Rochus
Rufin v Darcis
Berlocq v Bemelmans
Kamke v [18]Gasquet
[31]F.Mayer v Tursunov
Petzschner v Kavcic
Bolelli v Janowicz
Gulbis v [6]Berdych

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[3]Federer v Ramos
Fognini v Llodra
Menendez-Maceiras v Russell
Muller v [29]Benneteau
[17]Verdasco v Wang
Zemlja v Goodall
Malisse v Matosevic
Mathieu v [13]Simon

[11]Isner v Falla
Lorenzi v Mahut
Andreev v Golding
Istomin v [23]Seppi
[26]Youzhny v Young
Cervantes v Cipolla
Sweeting v Starace
Nalbandian v [8]Tipsarevic

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[7]Ferrer v Brown
De Schepper v Bachinger
Odesnik v Phau
J.Baker v [30]Roddick
[19]Nishikori v Kukushkin
Kuznetsov v Serra
Soeda v Kunitsyn
Haase v [9]Del Potro

[16]Cilic v Stebe
Ito v Kubot
Pospisil v Querrey
Giraldo v [21]Raonic
[32]Anderson v Dimitrov
Montanes v Baghdatis
Karlovic v Sela
Davydenko v [4]Murray

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[5]Tsonga v Hewitt
Roger-Vasselin v Garcia-Lopez
Lacko v Ungur
Melzer v [25]Wawrinka
[20]Tomic v Goffin
Levine v K.Beck
Ward v Andujar
Ramirez-Hidalgo v [10]Fish

[14]Lopez v Nieminen
B.Baker v Machado
Ebden v Paire
Bogomolov v [22]Dolgopolov
[27]Kohlschreiber v Haas
Zopp v Jaziri
Rosol v Dodig
Bellucci v [2]Nadal

[abzo]

Wtf. Murray is screwed. Tough first round for him.

[mercurial]

Damn, you beat me to it. Some juicy matches!

[Garson007]

Anderson lost to this guy just last week. I don't expect him to meet Murray.

Wtf. Murray is screwed. Tough first round for him.

Davydenko is not just in terrible form, but terrible on grass. I wouldn't worry. Raonic is a worry, but by then the grass is mud. Karlovic can have a good day though.

I just hope Kohlschreiber or Haas takes out Nadal, while the grass is still there.

[Chris]

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1yhSqkNUh

Jeans, flip flops and short skirts are just not tennis, Wimbledon officials have decided.

Organisers at the All England Club – which has hosted the championships for almost 150 years – have issued a dress code for the first time following concerns that sartorial standards among members are slipping.

And just to ensure there is no confusion, they have also provided photographic guidance to hammer home their point.

According to some at the illustrious club, the guide effectively warns: 'No riff-raff please, we're Wimbledon.'

The members' handbook now contains five photographs of an attractive couple illustrating how to avoid the disgrace of being banned from the clubhouse.
They are considered to be wearing 'acceptable dress' in just one picture, which appears alongside the words: 'The dress standard for gentlemen is lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie, trousers and dress shoes.

'Ladies are expected to dress to a similar standard.'

The other photographs illustrate 'unacceptable dress'. The various sartorial sins committed include 'T-shirts, distressed jeans and trainers, bare midriffs, jeans and flip flops'.

Strapless tops and shorts are banned, as are 'zipper jackets, casual or scuffed shoes, hoodies, pumps and short skirts'.

Members are warned: 'The Club's dress standards in the Members' Enclosure will be strictly enforced.

'To avoid any embarrassment please ensure your attire and that of your guests is appropriate.'

But even this may not quite be enough, as it adds: 'Notwithstanding the dress standards outlined, the Club reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably dressed.'

The new guidance appears in the latest issue of the All England Club's members' booklet, being sent out in time for the tennis championships to begin on Monday.

[abzo]

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1yhSqkNUh

Maybe for 1st and centre court. Guess I won't be going again.