Tennis

[spacemunky]

Very happy having Milos back, although this headline was a bit misleading 

Canada’s Raonic a winner in Grand Slam return, beats Novak in Wimbledon opener.

 

 

Edited 5 July 2023 by spacemunky

[rachhere]

24 minutes ago, spacemunky said:

Very happy having Milos back, although this headline was a bit misleading 

Canada’s Raonic a winner in Grand Slam return, beats Novak in Wimbledon opener.

 

 

I saw him practicing at queens, but I think he then withdrew before his first match? Good to see him back - it has been far too long 

[leicsmac]

Murray actually a small favourite against Tsitsipas, which is interesting consider the other guy is the 5th seed.

 

Hopefully he comes through, as said earlier could have a good run if he takes that 5th seed spot.

[foxes_rule1978]

6 hours ago, rachhere said:

Big statement! Tim was a top 5 player, reached a load of grand slam semi finals, won quite a few titles including a Masters 1000. Cam is definitely heading in the right direction, but he's got a way to go to compete with Tim's record 

Cam is going to easily beat tim.. but yes murray is a genius and unique talent 

[leicsmac]

Tims big chance was 2001, Goran in the semi and then Rafter in the final.

 

But the powers that govern the universe wanted Goran to win it that year, and so strategically placed rain arrived at exactly the right time. No rain breaks and Tim wins the semifinal in 4.

[leicsmac]

As an aside, adding to the above, I would actually consider Tsitsipas to be the value bet today because he'll beat Murray even at Wimbledon more than the bookies suggest IMO.

[leicsmac]

Other value options: Broady to shock Ruud (5/1) or at least to go to five (4/1).

 

Mannarino to beat Medvedev at 3/1 might also be worth a look.

[foxes_rule1978]

Broady looking decent here, Ruud all over the place at the moment 

[leicsmac]

17 minutes ago, foxes_rule1978 said:

Broady looking decent here, Ruud all over the place at the moment 

This set critical. Broady goes two sets up and Ruud will likely fold. One set all and superior skill and experience will tell.

[Spacey_Fox]

Shame this clashes with Boulter, but her match will now be getting 90% of my attention!

 

I enjoyed watching Kartal - something a bit different about her. Also good to see some serve/volley styles about.

[The Bear]

Watching Broady v Ruud is like when you both select the same character in Street Fighter 2. They look identical in the wide shots! 

[Spacey_Fox]

Sucked...into...a BAGEL 

[leicsmac]

The bad call from the line judge cost Broady heavily there. Unfortunate.

 

Will likely sadly be routine from here.

[foxes_rule1978]

8 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

The bad call from the line judge cost Broady heavily there. Unfortunate.

 

Will likely sadly be routine from here.

Well not so routine, Ruud just looks so unconvincing 

[PhillippaT]

Go Liam! (And Katie, but she seems to be struggling more, now  ) 

Edited 6 July 2023 by PhillippaT

[leicsmac]

22 minutes ago, foxes_rule1978 said:

Well not so routine, Ruud just looks so unconvincing 

Extremely glad Broady worked hard to prove me wrong!

 

Five setter it is - hope folks had a bit of that 4/1!

[PhillippaT]

WTFWT Liam?   And now Ruud is just as bad, lol.

 

(Looks like the reverse psychology is working for Katie  )

 

YAY! Katie Boulter won!  

Edited 6 July 2023 by PhillippaT

[Spacey_Fox]

Wooooooooooooooooo!

[foxes_rule1978]

Brilliant game from Broady, 2 breaks up now! 

[HighPeakFox]

Casper Ruud not enjoying the grass, methinks.

[Spacey_Fox]

Well. WELL. 

[leicsmac]

Just now, HighPeakFox said:

Casper Ruud not enjoying the grass, methinks.

He never has, hence the tip above. Hopefully Broady can see it through from here.

[HighPeakFox]

Amazing. One to go...

[foxes_rule1978]

Looking like a bagel for Broady, great play 

[rachhere]

Casper has mentally checked out here. Great for Liam.