Wimbledon 2019

dominatinMC wrote: »

Credit where it's due, I thought Nadal actually played really well. I tipped Kyrgios before the match as I assumed he would show up for this match, and he did. However, I had not factored that Nadal would play so well, as usually he is susceptible in the first week against big hitters. His draw has sort of opened-up and, if he negotiates Tsonga (not a given at all), he is on a collision course with Fed. Given the way Fed is playing, I could only see one winner there. Still a long way to go.

Yeah I was cheering for Nick throughout, but wasn't disappointed to see Nadal ultimately win it tbh

Definitely the best I've seen him play on early grass for a while. He served brilliantly and his forehand was on fire. Kept his composure so well throughout also against someone who's serve was on fire. Very hard to stay strong on your own deal in that scenario

Nick put in a good shift, but he's just way too poor on return and was gassing badly in the 4th set breaker. The tournament is much better for Nadal going through, by set 4 Nick was only hanging in there down to serve alone

A few years ago the Tsonga game would be very intriguing but I'd fancy Rafa comfortably enough

Oh God, Djokovic is still doing that celebration thing after matches

CRIIINGE

Tsonga will have his moments but I can't see him red-lining it for 3 sets against Nadal even if he was still in his prime - never mind at this stage of his career

He doesn't return well enough or serve well consistently enough to beat Nadal imo

But who knows - grass may be his best bet in fairness

Rjd2 wrote: »

Some nice choking this from Hercog. Fun but damn the quality is low last few games, both ladies terrified of losing.

Extended rallies look great to the casual observers though - even though its now just a complete push-fest by both

Can only see the courts getting slower anymore tbh

Dirkziggler wrote: »

Kyrgios lost the head on his doubles game hahaha ****ed this set away it seems

Why what did he do?

Haven't seen anything online tbh

Dirkziggler wrote: »

I'm watching live said I'm gonna serve second serves and see can I win them

Oh right, when you said losing the head I thought he's had a go at the umpire/crowd/opponent or something.

Rjd2 wrote: »

Her head is fried. She was actually pretty clutch until she served for the match but since then has resorted to mainly pushing hoping Gauff will lose the game for her.

I hate labouring the point but on a fast court she would have this sewn up ages ago. As you say she was clutch and playing some great attacking tennis earlier

Its hard to blame her changing it up though given she hit some great would-be winners that had no right to come back at her on this surface.

Serena and Andy put back to tomorrow

Wouldn't surprise me at all if they shelved it at this stage. Gonna be a right pain in the ass for both to play two matches tomorrow