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Wimbledon 2017

CallumcafcCallumcafc
edited June 2017 in Other Football and Sports
Doesn't start proper until next Monday...

In qualifying, Marcus Willis is one match from making the main draw two years in a row.

Last year, he got to the second round and played against Federer. One of the best moments of last year's tournament.



Andy Murray's performance at Queens and him pulling out of an exhibition match due to an injury is a bit worrying but hopefully should be ready to defend his title.

Same goes for Jo Konta. Some worrying results on grass so far but not had as good a prospect in the women's draw for many years.
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  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    We've got tickets for the first Friday on court 1. Last year before they put the roof on...fingers crossed for no rain.
  • NomadicAddickNomadicAddick
    Can you believe Fed is clear favourite at his age? You can't even get 5/2 against him!
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    NomadicAddick said:

    Can you believe Fed is clear favourite at his age? You can't even get 5/2 against him!

    It'll be interesting how Nadal copes back on grass. I think Federer is seeded 3 and Nadal 4.
  • NomadicAddickNomadicAddick
    Top seeds - Men's singles

    1 Andy Murray (GB), 2 Novak Djokoic (Ser), 3 Roger Federer (Swi), 4 Rafael Nadal (Spa), 5 Stan Wawrinka (Swi), 6 Milos Raonic (Can), 7 Marin Cilic (Cro), 8 Dominic Thiem (Aut), 9 Kei Nishikori (Jpn), 10 Alexander Zverev (Ger), 11 Tomas Berdych (Cze), 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra), 13 Grigor Dimitrov (Bul), 14 Lucas Pouille (Fra), 15 Gael Monfils (FRA), 16 Gilles Muller (Lux)

    Top seeds - Women's singles

    1 Angelique Kerber (Ger), 2 Simona Halep (Rom), 3 Karolina Pliskova (Cze), 4 Elina Svitolina (Ukr), 5 Caroline Wozniacki (Den), 6 Johanna Konta (GB), 7 Svetlana Kuznetsova (Rus), 8 Dominika Cibulkova (Svk), 9 Agnieszka Radwanska (Pol), 10 Venus Williams (US), 11 Petra Kvitova (Cze), 12 Kristina Mladenovic (Fra) 13 Jelena Ostapenko (Lat), 14 Garbine Muguruza (Spa), 15 Elena Vesnina (Rus), 16 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus)
  • NomadicAddickNomadicAddick
    edited June 2017
    Don't know about you but I look at those players names these days and just think...Scrabble! Have the USA given up on tennis?
  • shirty5shirty5
    Marcus Willis's sister got very excited last year.
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    NomadicAddick said:

    Top seeds - Men's singles

    1 Andy Murray (GB), 2 Novak Djokoic (Ser), 3 Roger Federer (Swi), 4 Rafael Nadal (Spa), 5 Stan Wawrinka (Swi), 6 Milos Raonic (Can), 7 Marin Cilic (Cro), 8 Dominic Thiem (Aut), 9 Kei Nishikori (Jpn), 10 Alexander Zverev (Ger), 11 Tomas Berdych (Cze), 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra), 13 Grigor Dimitrov (Bul), 14 Lucas Pouille (Fra), 15 Gael Monfils (FRA), 16 Gilles Muller (Lux)

    Top seeds - Women's singles

    1 Angelique Kerber (Ger), 2 Simona Halep (Rom), 3 Karolina Pliskova (Cze), 4 Elina Svitolina (Ukr), 5 Caroline Wozniacki (Den), 6 Johanna Konta (GB), 7 Svetlana Kuznetsova (Rus), 8 Dominika Cibulkova (Svk), 9 Agnieszka Radwanska (Pol), 10 Venus Williams (US), 11 Petra Kvitova (Cze), 12 Kristina Mladenovic (Fra) 13 Jelena Ostapenko (Lat), 14 Garbine Muguruza (Spa), 15 Elena Vesnina (Rus), 16 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus)

    Are those confirmed? Surprised to see Djokovic 2nd seed personally. Although good to know that Federer and Nadal are in opposite sides of the draw.

    Would love another Roger Rafa final.
  • NomadicAddickNomadicAddick
    Yes they are real. The All England Club have their own seeding system unlike the other slams that follow the ATP ratings.
  • Gravesend_AddickGravesend_Addick
    shirty5 said:

    Marcus Willis's sister got very excited last year.

    Just googled her. You're guaranteed 1 impressive set during his matches!
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    NomadicAddick said:

    Yes they are real. The All England Club have their own seeding system unlike the other slams that follow the ATP ratings.

    Yes, Stan is world number 3 at the moment, but that wouldn't make sense here, with his poor record at Wimbledon

    The women's seedings look the same as the rankings (but without Serena obviously) but then the women's game at the moment is completely unpredictable at the moment
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  • Chef_addickChef_addick
    Willis currently a set down and has been broken in the second, not looking like he will qualify.
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    Didn't realise it went to best of five in the last qualifying round... come on Willis.
  • ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    Callumcafc said:

    Didn't realise it went to best of five in the last qualifying round... come on Willis.

    He's already got a Wildcard for the main Doubles Draw so wont be the end if he doesnt win.
  • LenGloverLenGlover
    ForeverAddickted said:

    Callumcafc said:

    Didn't realise it went to best of five in the last qualifying round... come on Willis.

    He's already got a Wildcard for the main Doubles Draw so wont be the end if he doesnt win.
    He lost unfortunately to a tie break in the third.
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    Alex Ward (not Jacko's mate) is the Brit unknown who made it through qualifiying this year!
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    Bizarre fall for Konta at Eastbourne. She was at match point, thought she was going to have to retire.

    After a long break, she got up and won the next two points to win 6-3 6-4.
  • ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    Murray has been drawn against a Qualifier or Lucky Loser in the First Round.

    Looks like he could end up facing fellow Brit: Alex Ward
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    ForeverAddickted said:

    Murray has been drawn against a Qualifier or Lucky Loser in the First Round.

    Oh god, not again.
  • kentaddickkentaddick
    Live just up the road in Southfields so might potter down to catch some henman hill bantz
  • ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    Konta has withdrawn from Eastbourne with a back injury... Hopefully just a precaution.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40456524
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  • ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    edited June 2017
    Venus Williams' participation in Wimbledon this year could be in doubt.

    Sounds as though she was in a car accident at the beginning of the month which saw a 78-year old man losing his life (RIP) seems to have been the fault of Venus as well for jumping a red light - Be interesting if she takes part now.

    (Not based on the fact if she should be allowed yet more based on her current mindset)

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40452270
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    ForeverAddickted said:

    Those projected QFs, never mind the semis looks mouthwatering.
  • Big_BobBig_Bob
    Really fancy Rafa to win this one. Looks like he is over the worst of his knee injuries, with reports saying he's looking great on the grass.
  • lordromfordlordromford
    NomadicAddick said:

    Top seeds - Men's singles

    1 Andy Murray (GB), 2 Novak Djokoic (Ser), 3 Roger Federer (Swi), 4 Rafael Nadal (Spa), 5 Stan Wawrinka (Swi), 6 Milos Raonic (Can), 7 Marin Cilic (Cro), 8 Dominic Thiem (Aut), 9 Kei Nishikori (Jpn), 10 Alexander Zverev (Ger), 11 Tomas Berdych (Cze), 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra), 13 Grigor Dimitrov (Bul), 14 Lucas Pouille (Fra), 15 Gael Monfils (FRA), 16 Gilles Muller (Lux)

    Top seeds - Women's singles

    1 Angelique Kerber (Ger), 2 Simona Halep (Rom), 3 Karolina Pliskova (Cze), 4 Elina Svitolina (Ukr), 5 Caroline Wozniacki (Den), 6 Johanna Konta (GB), 7 Svetlana Kuznetsova (Rus), 8 Dominika Cibulkova (Svk), 9 Agnieszka Radwanska (Pol), 10 Venus Williams (US), 11 Petra Kvitova (Cze), 12 Kristina Mladenovic (Fra) 13 Jelena Ostapenko (Lat), 14 Garbine Muguruza (Spa), 15 Elena Vesnina (Rus), 16 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus)

    Interesting to see the variety of nationalities at the top of tennis. 13 different nationalities in the top 16 men and 13 in the top 16 women too.
    21 different nationalities in the two lists combined. Healthy competition.
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    edited June 2017
    Tough draw for Murray.

    Fognini 3rd round, Pouille or Kyrgios 4th round, Wawrinka or Tsonga QF, Nadal or Cilic SF, Federer or Djokovic F.
  • johnnybev1987johnnybev1987
    Callumcafc said:

    Tough draw for Murray.

    Fognini 3rd round, Pouille or Kyrgios 4th round, Wawrinka or Tsonga QF, Nadal or Cilic SF, Federer or Djokovic F.

    A few banana skins, but on his day would expect him to beat them :) Fed on grass the biggest challenge but lets see if he is fully fit. Come on Andy!
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    Callumcafc said:

    Tough draw for Murray.

    Fognini 3rd round, Pouille or Kyrgios 4th round, Wawrinka or Tsonga QF, Nadal or Cilic SF, Federer or Djokovic F.

    I think Djokovic is due to play Del Potro in the 3rd round, he's definitely somebody you don't want to meet!
  • Chef_addickChef_addick
    Placed my bet, stuck a tenner on a Wawrinka and Wozniacki outright champions double @ 883/1.
  • Exiled_AddickExiled_Addick
    killerandflash said:

    ForeverAddickted said:

    Those projected QFs, never mind the semis looks mouthwatering.
    A couple will get knocked out along the way, the draw very rarely ends up running exactly by seedings. Wawrinka to beat Murray too (sadly) on current form.
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