The Tennis thread

[SALTIRE]

Cilic out - is Murray's to lose to an extent.

Cilic is usually very good on the grass, guess Murray just has to worry now about the big servers.

 

[TractorBoys]

Murray has been pretty uninspiring this today to be honest- just about getting the job done now despite losing the first set.

Just doing enough.

 

[Super_horns]

Murray just does enough.

Raonic is out beaten by Simon who played pretty well.

 

[Master D]

Enjoyable match that, Muller played classic grass court tennis for the first 2 sets and Murray had to really hang in there to stay with him. Always felt if Murray got him to a breaker that his big match experience and quality would show.

He will be right on it come Wimbledon, he's been good in the Slams this year so far after such an underwhelming 2014.

 

[SALTIRE]

Enjoyable match that, Muller played classic grass court tennis for the first 2 sets and Murray had to really hang in there to stay with him. Always felt if Murray got him to a breaker that his big match experience and quality would show.

He will be right on it come Wimbledon, he's been good in the Slams this year so far after such an underwhelming 2014.

Yeah I missed most of the match today but it seemed he managed to grind down Muller in the end, and was hitting some great form towards the end of the match.

A good run here is great, three matches in with another two potentially in the pipeline; just about perfect prep for Wimbledon. I agree with you Master D that come Wimbledon, he'll be hitting top form on grass and fingers crossed, he can win it once more.

 

[Master D]

If I hear Castle talk once more about Murray at Queens 10 years ago against Johansson I'm going to put my foot through the TV.

 

[SALTIRE]

If I hear Castle talk once more about Murray at Queens 10 years ago against Johansson I'm going to put my foot through the TV.

Got to suffer him and that insipid Scots commentator throughout this and Wimbledon. At least here at Queens we have Eurosport which is much better.

 

[Super_horns]

Looks like Murray will have to finish his semi tomorrow which might aid Anderson in the final.

 

[SALTIRE]

Indeed, Anderson has to be the heavy favourite now for the title. Shame about that, but Andy has at least had a good run here to put him in good shape for Wimby.

 

[The Iron]

A good start from Murray with 2 breaks of serve, and he wins the first set 6-3.

 

[The Iron]

Well that was an easy win for Murray against Kevin Anderson, but it's no real surprise because if Anderson doesn't get his first serve in then he's an average player at best. Murray played very well and has all the shots.

 

[SALTIRE]

He made both matches look so easy for him he really has had the best preparation for Wimbledon possible. Let's hope he can go there and win it once more!

 

[Super_horns]

Apart from Djokovic Murray be the favourite to win Wimbledon on current form.

 

[The Iron]

I agree. I know some players have incredible serves like Raonic, karlovic and Isner, but the rest of their game is rather poor and the best players like Murray, federer and Djokovic return so well, so nearly always beat those sort of guys.

 

[Master D]

He looks in brilliant form but he'll still have to go some to win it this year, he will be seeded 3rd and therefore need to beat both Federer and Djokovic to win it, the only 2 players who can stop him anyway really. Federer looks in prime form again.

 

[SALTIRE]

 

[Super_horns]

Seedings are out:

Britain's Andy Murray has been seeded third for Wimbledon as he bids to regain the title he won in 2013.

World number one Novak Djokovic heads the men's seeds from Roger Federer for the tournament, which starts this year on 29 June.

Spain's two-time champion Rafael Nadal is down to 10th seed.

Serena Williams heads the women's line-up ahead of last year's winner Petra Kvitova.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/33253355

 

[Leewilson]

Johanna Konta into the quarter finals at Eastbourne. What a week she's having after beating Makarova and now Muguruza.

Also, is it just me that finds Virginia Wade hilarious? She's such a blunt cow. I love her.

 

[DarkSithLord]

What has happened to poor Genie Bouchard. Has now lost 11 of her last 13 matches after rertiring hurt today against Bencic

 

[The Iron]

I watched her play the other day and she was hitting the ball really well, but it's amazing what the lack of confidence can do to a person. I'm sure she'll come back strong soon. What a time Wimbledon would be for her to find some good form, providing she is fit of course.

 

[Master D]

Are we doing the TFF Dream Team? It starts Monday!

 

[Leewilson]

Are we doing the TFF Dream Team? It starts Monday!

Yes but it's not actually switched over from the French Open to Wimbledon yet. When it does, I'll sort out a league or what have you.

 

[DarkSithLord]

So the draw has been made then.

Murray to start with World Number 58. Makhail Kukushkin

Toughest possible draw for Novak as he draws world number 33 Kohlschreiber

Tough draw for Tsonga as he draws Giles Muller and for Kyrois with swatschmzan.

Could have been easier for Federer and Nadal too who has an extremely tricky tie with Thomasz Bellucci.

On the womens side after a impressive week at Eastbourne Jo Konta has drawn Maria Sharapova!

Decent draw for Laura Robson though

 

[The Iron]

The full draw for the first round can be found on the link below

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22713813

 

[Leewilson]

Federer vs Sock in round 3 could be very good match. And then if he gets past that, Lopez is very awkward.
Hope we get to see Hewitt play Djokovic in his final match at Wimbledon in R2.
Tsonga vs Muller is the most likely place to look for a shock in R1 I think.
I think Nadal will be ok with his section of the draw until he gets to Murray in the quarters.
Tough draws for the Brits. Ward vs Ferrer. Edmund vs Dolgopolov. Broady has half a chance against Matosevic mind.

On the women's side, I think we may well get Williams vs Williams in round 4. Venus' section isn't too bad.
Sharapova vs Petkovic in round 4 could be very feisty.
Lisicki has a tough draw this year with Baczinsky waiting in 3 and Halep potentially in 4. However, i think he has the weapons to beat both of these on grass.
As for the Brits, Konta vs Sharapova is a shame. I was hoping she'd get someone a bit easier and perhaps grab some valuable ranking points. Watson vs Garcia is exactly the sort of match she tends to lose, plus she has a stinker of a section. Robson has a nice opening match against Rodina, however I can't see her beating anyone in this draw at the moment without match sharpness. Still, there's potential for a win there if she clicks.

Can't wait as usual!

 

[SALTIRE]

Murray gets the toughest draw as usual - Nadal, Federer and then Djokovic to win it! Ffs!

 

[Leewilson]

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[Master D]

Murray gets the toughest draw as usual - Nadal, Federer and then Djokovic to win it! Ffs!

Got to beat the best to win a Slam these days, Murray knows that more than anyone! I doubt he's that bothered about the draw really. Must admit I'd be surprised if Nadal got to the QF in any case and even then the form dictates that Murray would be a big favourite to beat him anyway.

 

[Krazy8]

Murray gets the toughest draw as usual - Nadal, Federer and then Djokovic to win it! Ffs!

Tbf you could make a case for any of them having tough draws. Djokovic's first match is as tough as possible for instance.

 

[SALTIRE]

Tbf you could make a case for any of them having tough draws. Djokovic's first match is as tough as possible for instance.

Aye Kohlschreiber is a tough cookie on his day.