Wimbledon 2009

JP Liz · 16-06-2009, 22:21

Wimbledon begins on June 22.

Is this the year for Andy Murray?

parker kent · 16-06-2009, 22:24

Hiya! No I don't think he can make it all the way this year. I just always have the feeling that at a grand slam somebody will get the better of him. He's in good form so I guess he is a good shout for the semi finals at least, but I think Roger might get his trophy back!

Stevecw · 17-06-2009, 00:22

No, can't see it happening for him. Maybe a semi thats about it. Build up the Brits into Hysteria...and then fall apart badly in 3 sets v Roger!!

Rafa was training today and looked fully fit...so i can only see a Rafa/Fed final really!

tayto2009 · 17-06-2009, 00:23

fed the best player of all time

**robinph** · 17-06-2009, 09:44

Seedings are:

1 Nadal
2 Federer
3 Murray

So Murray just gets as far as the semi and then loses to Nadal.

Its So Easy · 17-06-2009, 19:48

What I think is brilliant is the BBC will be all over BRITIANS Andy Murray when he is winning but it will be SCOTLANDS Andy Murray when he loses at whatever point he does lose.

juvenal · 17-06-2009, 22:25

No.	Gentlemen	Ladies
1.	Rafael Nadal (Spa)	Dinara Safina (Rus)
2.	Roger Federer (Swi)	Serena Williams (USA)
3.	Andy Murray (GB)	Venus Williams (USA)
4.	Novak Djokovic (Srb)	Elena Dementieva (Rus)
5.	Juan Martin del Potro (Arg)	Svetlana Kuznetsova (Rus)
6.	Andy Roddick (USA)	Jelena Jankovic (Srb)
7.	Fernando Verdasco (Spa)	Vera Zvonareva (Rus)
8.	Gilles Simon (Fra)	Victoria Azarenka (Bls)
9.	Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra)	Caroline Wozniacki (Den)
10.	Fernando Gonzalez (Chl)	Nadia Petrova, (Rus)
11.	Marin Cilic (Cro)	Agnieszka Radwanska (Pol)
12.	Nikolay Davydenko (Rus)	Marion Bartoli (Fra)
13.	Robin Soderling (Swe)	Ana Ivanovic (Srb)
14.	Gael Monfils (Fra)	Dominika Cibulkova (Svk)
15.	Marat Safin (Rus)	Flavia Pennetta (Ita)
16.	Tommy Robredo (Spa)	Zheng Jie (Chi)
17.	David Ferrer (Spa)	Amelie Mauresmo (France)
18.	James Blake (USA)	Samantha Stosur (Aus)
19.	Rainer Schuettler (Ger)	Na Li (Chi)
20.	Stanislas Wawrinka (Swi)	Anabel Medina Garrigues (Spa)
21.	Tomas Berdych (Cze)	Patty Schnyder (Swi)
22.	Feliciano Lopez (Spa)	Alize Cornet (Fra)
23.	Ivo Karlovic (Cro)	Aleksandra Wozniak (Can)
24.	Radek Stepanek (Cze)	Maria Sharapova (Rus)
25.	Dmitry Tursunov (Rus)	Kaia Kanepi (Est)
26.	Jurgen Melzer (Aut)	Virginie Razzano (Fra)
27.	Philipp Kohlschreiber (Ger)	Alisa Kleybanova (Rus)
28.	Mardy Fish (USA)	Sorana Cirstea (Rom)
29.	Igor Andreev (Rus)	Sybille Bammer (Aut)
30.	Viktor Troicki (Srb)	Agnes Szavay (Hun)
31.	Victor Hanescu (Rom)	Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus)
32.	Albert Montanes (Spa)	Anna Chakvetadze (Rus)

Draws will be made on Friday 19 June at 10am BST.

juvenal · 18-06-2009, 16:05

French Open quarter-finalist and Wimbledon #14 seed Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the upcoming championships due to a wrist injury. The Frenchman pulled out of Queens with the same injury after defeating Andrey Golubev in the second round.

His withdrawl means that the Gerry Weber Open champion Tommy Haas is granted a seeding at #24, after defeating #4 Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final, and Monfils will be replaced in the draw by a lucky loser from qualifying this week.

juvenal · 18-06-2009, 20:42

After struggling through today's practise match against Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal is unsure of whether he will defend his Wimbledon title. Hewitt defeated Nadal 6-4, 6-3.

His coach said this evening, “He is having difficulties bending and it seems his treatments aren’t enough.

“I don’t know [if he will defend his title], we have to wait for Friday.”

An announcement on his participation will be made on Friday after another practise match against Swiss Stanslas Wawrinka.

BlackMamba · 18-06-2009, 23:45

I doubt Nadal will defend his title. Judging by the Hewitt match, he's not 100% and he even said it himself that he wouldn't compete if he wasn't fully fit. Which is pretty big of him....most players would compete regardless and give the spectators lacklustre matches.
Could be Federer's time now...regain Wimbledon, and maybe retain US Open!

Niall - Dahlia · 19-06-2009, 11:25

Think Nadal is making an announcement today at 4pm on whether he'll be playing at Wimbledon.

Murray is in Nadal's half of the draw. Have to say even if Nadal doesn't pull out I really can see Murray going deep, even to the final. The BBC and British press will be hard to bare but I like Murray as a player now, much more than I did this time last year.

Nadal has drifted from 5/1 yesterday to 15/1 today to win outright, maybe somebody knows something we don't about his announcement later today!

juvenal · 19-06-2009, 16:13

Wawrinka defeated Nadal this afternoon 6-4, 7-6, (10-3), winning a Champion's tie-break at the end.

Nadal has delayed his press conference until later tonight (7pm) at the All-England Club.

Its So Easy · 19-06-2009, 18:24

Nadal won't be playing at wimbledon this year. Just announced on www.twitter.com/wimbledon

Interesting101 · 19-06-2009, 19:33

I think Murray has a great chance this year.Esp not that Nadal is out.

He played very well at Queens and looks to be hitting form. I dont think he will get distracted my all the hype around him.

Altough Fed won the French he actually didnt play exceptional tennis.
He will be a different player on the grass but i do think Murray has a real chance to win.

Epicurus · 19-06-2009, 21:07

I hope Murray will win it regardless of Nadal or Fed. I've always liked the guy. I just fear that should he win it he wont get the plaudits he deserves as the media will protray his victory as coming in a "weakened" competition with Nadals absence

17-06-2009, 09:44	#5
robinph Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Queenstown Posts: 7,023 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Long Term Illness, Winter Sports	Seedings are: 1 Nadal 2 Federer 3 Murray So Murray just gets as far as the semi and then loses to Nadal. __________________ Xbox Live: Spideog

18-06-2009, 16:05	#8
juvenal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquinum Posts: 2,108 Adverts \| Friends	French Open quarter-finalist and Wimbledon #14 seed Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the upcoming championships due to a wrist injury. The Frenchman pulled out of Queens with the same injury after defeating Andrey Golubev in the second round. His withdrawl means that the Gerry Weber Open champion Tommy Haas is granted a seeding at #24, after defeating #4 Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final, and Monfils will be replaced in the draw by a lucky loser from qualifying this week. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Give Blood

18-06-2009, 20:42	#9
juvenal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquinum Posts: 2,108 Adverts \| Friends	After struggling through today's practise match against Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal is unsure of whether he will defend his Wimbledon title. Hewitt defeated Nadal 6-4, 6-3. His coach said this evening, “He is having difficulties bending and it seems his treatments aren’t enough. “I don’t know [if he will defend his title], we have to wait for Friday.” An announcement on his participation will be made on Friday after another practise match against Swiss Stanslas Wawrinka. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Give Blood Last edited by juvenal; 18-06-2009 at 20:44.

18-06-2009, 23:45	#10
BlackMamba Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kilkenny/Donnybrook Posts: 308 Adverts \| Friends	I doubt Nadal will defend his title. Judging by the Hewitt match, he's not 100% and he even said it himself that he wouldn't compete if he wasn't fully fit. Which is pretty big of him....most players would compete regardless and give the spectators lacklustre matches. Could be Federer's time now...regain Wimbledon, and maybe retain US Open! __________________ BAZINGA!!

19-06-2009, 11:25	#11
Niall - Dahlia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 720 Adverts \| Friends	Think Nadal is making an announcement today at 4pm on whether he'll be playing at Wimbledon. Murray is in Nadal's half of the draw. Have to say even if Nadal doesn't pull out I really can see Murray going deep, even to the final. The BBC and British press will be hard to bare but I like Murray as a player now, much more than I did this time last year. Nadal has drifted from 5/1 yesterday to 15/1 today to win outright, maybe somebody knows something we don't about his announcement later today! __________________ Salt Recording Studio, Dublin

16-06-2009, 22:21	#1
JP Liz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,568 Adverts \| Friends	Wimbledon 2009 Wimbledon begins on June 22. Is this the year for Andy Murray?

16-06-2009, 22:24	#2
parker kent Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 363 Adverts \| Friends	Hiya! No I don't think he can make it all the way this year. I just always have the feeling that at a grand slam somebody will get the better of him. He's in good form so I guess he is a good shout for the semi finals at least, but I think Roger might get his trophy back!

17-06-2009, 00:22	#3
Stevecw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Carlow Posts: 496 Adverts \| Friends	No, can't see it happening for him. Maybe a semi thats about it. Build up the Brits into Hysteria...and then fall apart badly in 3 sets v Roger!! Rafa was training today and looked fully fit...so i can only see a Rafa/Fed final really!

17-06-2009, 00:23	#4
tayto2009 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 44 Adverts \| Friends	fed the best player of all time

17-06-2009, 19:48	#6
Its So Easy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cork Posts: 159 Adverts \| Friends	What I think is brilliant is the BBC will be all over BRITIANS Andy Murray when he is winning but it will be SCOTLANDS Andy Murray when he loses at whatever point he does lose.

19-06-2009, 16:13	#12
juvenal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquinum Posts: 2,108 Adverts \| Friends	Wawrinka defeated Nadal this afternoon 6-4, 7-6, (10-3), winning a Champion's tie-break at the end. Nadal has delayed his press conference until later tonight (7pm) at the All-England Club. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Give Blood

19-06-2009, 18:24	#13
Its So Easy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cork Posts: 159 Adverts \| Friends	Nadal won't be playing at wimbledon this year. Just announced on www.twitter.com/wimbledon

19-06-2009, 19:33	#14
Interesting101 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 54 Adverts \| Friends	I think Murray has a great chance this year.Esp not that Nadal is out. He played very well at Queens and looks to be hitting form. I dont think he will get distracted my all the hype around him. Altough Fed won the French he actually didnt play exceptional tennis. He will be a different player on the grass but i do think Murray has a real chance to win.

19-06-2009, 21:07	#15
Epicurus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Co Cork Posts: 613 Adverts \| Friends	I hope Murray will win it regardless of Nadal or Fed. I've always liked the guy. I just fear that should he win it he wont get the plaudits he deserves as the media will protray his victory as coming in a "weakened" competition with Nadals absence

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