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  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,997
    Cameron Norrie lost to Janik Sinner at an insanely hot Hurlingham club yesterday. 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    Another great win for Samuel who has just beaten Cerundolo
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    PrincessFiona said:
    Another great win for Samuel who has just beaten Cerundolo
    Making the most of getting through to the last 16 as a lucky loser - having a really good tournament.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 42,403
    SantaClaus said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    Dan Evans loses to Schoolkate in straight sets at Wimbledon qualifiers. Sad end to his  career - surely deserved a wildcard?
    Feels like someone at the LTA didn't take kindly to his constructive criticism from a few years back.

    I'm no fan of the LTA (going back to the time when my son was playing) but they've previously given him a singles wildcard at Wimbledon in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2025 (last year when aged 35). He's also been handed one in this year's doubles.

    Evans is 36 now, has never got beyond the fourth round of any Grand Slam. So, perhaps, they've given one to a younger Brit instead in the hope that they will learn from the experience? In the same way that they did four times when Evans was between the ages of 19 and 24.   
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    Addick Addict said:
    SantaClaus said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    Dan Evans loses to Schoolkate in straight sets at Wimbledon qualifiers. Sad end to his  career - surely deserved a wildcard?
    Feels like someone at the LTA didn't take kindly to his constructive criticism from a few years back.

    I'm no fan of the LTA (going back to the time when my son was playing) but they've previously given him a singles wildcard at Wimbledon in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2025 (last year when aged 35). He's also been handed one in this year's doubles.

    Evans is 36 now, has never got beyond the fourth round of any Grand Slam. So, perhaps, they've given one to a younger Brit instead in the hope that they will learn from the experience? In the same way that they did four times when Evans was between the ages of 19 and 24.   
    Just seems a shame given he is retiring - at least he gets a start in the doubles.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 42,403
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    Addick Addict said:
    SantaClaus said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    Dan Evans loses to Schoolkate in straight sets at Wimbledon qualifiers. Sad end to his  career - surely deserved a wildcard?
    Feels like someone at the LTA didn't take kindly to his constructive criticism from a few years back.

    I'm no fan of the LTA (going back to the time when my son was playing) but they've previously given him a singles wildcard at Wimbledon in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2025 (last year when aged 35). He's also been handed one in this year's doubles.

    Evans is 36 now, has never got beyond the fourth round of any Grand Slam. So, perhaps, they've given one to a younger Brit instead in the hope that they will learn from the experience? In the same way that they did four times when Evans was between the ages of 19 and 24.   
    Just seems a shame given he is retiring - at least he gets a start in the doubles.
    I do get that but perhaps he should have retired last year post Wimbledon. For someone who has never got beyond the third round at Wimbledon (last time he did that was five years ago) he was lucky to get one last year and if I were a young Brit I'm not sure that I would be happy seeing him get one this time round. And as you say Evans will be able to say farewell to his fans in the doubles too. Hope he goes all the way and that his disappointment gives him every reason to prove the LTA wrong. 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    Harris and Tarvet both come through qualifying for Wimbledon. Tarvet can keep his prize money this year as he's left college.

    Choinski loses in the QF at Eastbourne. A decent week given that he's a clay court specialist.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    Draper up next. Just started coverage on iplayer
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    Max Basing also through to the main draw at Wimbledon. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 66,519
    Draper well on top, won 7 games in a row to lead 6-1 2-0.

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  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,939
    Draper wins 6-1 6-4.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    Heather Watson loses in the final round of Wimbledon qualifiers.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    The Wimbledon draws are out. Jack Draper has drawn 6th seed Taylor Fritz
  • CAFCBill
    CAFCBill Posts: 417
    PrincessFiona said:
    The Wimbledon draws are out. Jack Draper has drawn 6th seed Taylor Fritz
    Oh dear, I was thinking how that has happened, but he's quite low down the rankings at the moment, isn't he, due to his injuries 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    CAFCBill said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    The Wimbledon draws are out. Jack Draper has drawn 6th seed Taylor Fritz
    Oh dear, I was thinking how that has happened, but he's quite low down the rankings at the moment, isn't he, due to his injuries 
    Any non-seed could have drawn anyone unfortunately. I don't think it would have mattered if he'd got back further up the rankings, unless he was seeded. 

    Having seen Draper play this week, he appears to be injury free and his way back.

    Whether he is ready for Fritz is another matter, unfortunately. Ordinarily it would be a close match and I'd favour Jack - hopefully he has a chance
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 4,769
    BBC reporting Raducanu missed training yesterday due to an injury worry.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    Both womens' SFs at Eastbourne finished early with retirements. Obviously is been very hot for us this week, but the players are more used to it - but even for them, it has been a bit extreme. Foreecast doesnt; look as hot for Wimbledon

    The number of injury timeouts, blood pressure checks and retirements has increased in the last few years. And that's not just Raducanu, who seems to get the most trolling
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    Wimbledon qualifiers were best of 5 in the final round - exhausting to play in the heat. Playing in the early afternoon must be a nightmare.

    Tennis players are very fit but undoubtedly a lot are injury prone.
  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,522
    PrincessFiona said:
    The Wimbledon draws are out. Jack Draper has drawn 6th seed Taylor Fritz
    would be amazing if he could pull it off, he has looked good at Eastbourne.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    DoctorCharlton said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    The Wimbledon draws are out. Jack Draper has drawn 6th seed Taylor Fritz
    would be amazing if he could pull it off, he has looked good at Eastbourne.
    Best of five might prove a bit of a test for Jack's fitness. Eastbourne has been encouraging but he has played very little this year.

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  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    DoctorCharlton said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    The Wimbledon draws are out. Jack Draper has drawn 6th seed Taylor Fritz
    would be amazing if he could pull it off, he has looked good at Eastbourne.
    serving to stay in the match in the second
  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,522
    It’s early days for Draper but good to see him back. Unfortunate with his Wimbledon draw but you never know. If he stays fit, he’ll only get better. 
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 32,096
    Given his lack of tennis reaching the semifinals at Eastbourne was a decent performance.

    Taylor Fritz is a tough opponent but Jack has defeated him before so hopefully can rise to the occasion again.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 66,519
    edited June 26
    The good thing about drawing a top seed like Fritz but not a monster like Sinner is that I give Jack a much better chance against the former, and should he make it through that first round, he can almost assume the sixth seed for himself, meaning the draw should be much more favourable up to the quarter final stage (where a 6th seed is expected to lose).
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 66,519
    Callumcafc said:
    The good thing about drawing a top seed like Fritz but not a monster like Sinner is that I give Jack a much better chance against the former, and should he make it through that first round, he can almost assume the sixth seed for himself, meaning the draw should be much more favourable up to the quarter final stage (where a 6th seed is expected to lose).
    Just checked the draw.

    Beating Fritz is a big ask but Fritz will be cursing his luck at drawing Draper in round 1. 

    If the draw otherwise goes to seeding, an unseeded opponent awaits in round 2 and 29th seed Etcheverry (clay specialist) in round 3 with Tiafoe or Bublik in round 4.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    Callumcafc said:
    The good thing about drawing a top seed like Fritz but not a monster like Sinner is that I give Jack a much better chance against the former, and should he make it through that first round, he can almost assume the sixth seed for himself, meaning the draw should be much more favourable up to the quarter final stage (where a 6th seed is expected to lose).
    Agreed but just frustrating there were only 5 players out of 127 higher ranked he could have drawn!
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,020
    21 Brits line up in the first round of the singles - nine women and twelve men. A decent payday for some of the wildcards.

    Hard to see any Brits making the second week but happy to be proved wrong...
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    21 Brits line up in the first round of the singles - nine women and twelve men. A decent payday for some of the wildcards.

    Hard to see any Brits making the second week but happy to be proved wrong...
    Not sure I see any getting to the second week in the singles
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 24,472
    edited June 27
    PrincessFiona said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    21 Brits line up in the first round of the singles - nine women and twelve men. A decent payday for some of the wildcards.

    Hard to see any Brits making the second week but happy to be proved wrong...
    Not sure I see any getting to the second week in the singles
    It's a big if I know,  but if Draper  somehow can beat Fritz I can see him reaching the second week easy. 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,867
    edited June 27
    blackpool72 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    21 Brits line up in the first round of the singles - nine women and twelve men. A decent payday for some of the wildcards.

    Hard to see any Brits making the second week but happy to be proved wrong...
    Not sure I see any getting to the second week in the singles
    It's a big if I know,  but if Draper  somehow can beat Fritz I can see him reaching the second week easy. 
    When I was watching his semi yesterday, (bizarrely?) I wasn't sure I wanted him to win - I am hoping he has a chance against Fritz but 1 more match at Eastbourne might not be a good thing. 

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