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Sir David Gray
24-06-2016, 07:05 PM
The draw got made for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.

Andy Murray will play fellow Brit Liam Broady in round one, meanwhile James Ward will play Novak Djokovic.

Murray's possible route to the final will be;

1st round - Liam Broady
2nd round - Lu Yen-hsun
3rd round - Benoit Paire
Last 16 - Nick Kyrgios
Quarter Finals - Richard Gasquet
Semi Finals - Stan Wawrinka
Final - Novak Djokovic

I don't envisage any problems before the semi final stage.

PatHead
24-06-2016, 09:11 PM
Think Wawrinka could get del Potro in the 2nd round. Not an easy one for him. Could help Murray in his section.

Finn2015
25-06-2016, 05:09 PM
Prediction- Murray to lose in the final again

Sir David Gray
30-06-2016, 04:50 PM
Andy Murray cruising through his second round match against Yen Hsun-Lu and will play John Millman in round three as he's just beaten Benoit Paire.

KdyHby
30-06-2016, 05:00 PM
Got centre court tickets for Tuesday. Looking forward to my first Wimbledon experience.

PatHead
30-06-2016, 08:30 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/36678255

Absolutely unbelievable reaction from Troicki. Totally loses it.

Finn2015
30-06-2016, 09:29 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/36678255

Absolutely unbelievable reaction from Troicki. Totally loses it.

Made McEnroe look like a choir boy. Amazing

Pretty Boy
30-06-2016, 10:37 PM
It's really not on stuff like that but I do love to see pro sportsmen showing passion.

He'll get a dressing down for it but these things happen.

Danderhall Hibs
01-07-2016, 06:21 AM
:hilarious "you're horrible, you're the worst umpire ever"

Similar to stuff my 8 year old shouts at me when I give her a row.

JimBHibees
01-07-2016, 08:39 AM
The draw got made for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.

Andy Murray will play fellow Brit Liam Broady in round one, meanwhile James Ward will play Novak Djokovic.

Murray's possible route to the final will be;

1st round - Liam Broady
2nd round - Lu Yen-hsun
3rd round - Benoit Paire
Last 16 - Nick Kyrgios
Quarter Finals - Richard Gasquet
Semi Finals - Stan Wawrinka
Final - Novak Djokovic

I don't envisage any problems before the semi final stage.

Djokovci definitely in the more difficult could have to play Raonic, Federer before the final.

Finn2015
01-07-2016, 08:50 AM
Djokovci definitely in the more difficult could have to play Raonic, Federer before the final.

Would be great if he has some tough matches but mind you he never seems to get tired!

Sir David Gray
01-07-2016, 12:06 PM
Got centre court tickets for Tuesday. Looking forward to my first Wimbledon experience.

Sure you will. The first time I walked through the gates of Wimbledon and went into the Centre Court and saw the Royal box etc for the first time, I was genuinely overawed.

Such an iconic place.

JimBHibees
01-07-2016, 03:00 PM
Del Po knocks out Stan in 4 sets. Really opens up that side of the draw for Andy.

JimBHibees
01-07-2016, 03:00 PM
Would be great if he has some tough matches but mind you he never seems to get tired!

Agree.

Off the bar
01-07-2016, 05:18 PM
Serena Williams stepping it up a notch after losing the first set, she's 2 breaks up in the second. She is a machine when she gets going!

lord bunberry
01-07-2016, 06:24 PM
Serena Williams stepping it up a notch after losing the first set, she's 2 breaks up in the second. She is a machine when she gets going!
Women's tennis doesn't normally do it for me, but that match was superb.

Pretty Boy
01-07-2016, 06:54 PM
Djokovic a set and break down and 0-40 in the current game.

He's in trouble.

Off the bar
01-07-2016, 06:57 PM
Women's tennis doesn't normally do it for me, but that match was superb.

Same here, normally can't be arsed with it but that swung both ways. Serena is so so good, even when she's not at her best. The girl McHale played some real gritty stuff in that third set.

Off the bar
01-07-2016, 07:07 PM
Djokovic a set and break down and 0-40 in the current game.

He's in trouble.

Loses second set 6-1 I'm watching the football now but I'm guess djokovic is limping around feigning injury and about to call the trainer.

Pretty Boy
01-07-2016, 07:11 PM
Rain stops play.

Djokovic needed that.

Finn2015
01-07-2016, 07:35 PM
Loses second set 6-1 I'm watching the football now but I'm guess djokovic is limping around feigning injury and about to call the trainer.

He should be warned about that. Really pisses me off. When he is in trouble, feign injury.

PatHead
01-07-2016, 10:22 PM
Think Wawrinka could get del Potro in the 2nd round. Not an easy one for him. Could help Murray in his section.


Telt ye! Wish I had money on it.

Finn2015
02-07-2016, 04:34 AM
Hoping Djokovic loses today. Cmon querrey

Danderhall Hibs
02-07-2016, 06:30 AM
Hoping Djokovic loses today. Cmon querrey

I hope so but you just know Djokovic will pull it back. Seen it before - he gets a break/injury when losing and he gets his stuff back together to pull out a win.

easty
02-07-2016, 07:08 AM
I hope so but you just know Djokovic will pull it back. Seen it before - he gets a break/injury when losing and he gets his stuff back together to pull out a win.

It wouldn't even be a surprise if he came back to win, and only dropped a couple of games over the entire 3 sets.

Hopefully he loses though!

Finn2015
02-07-2016, 11:20 AM
I hope so but you just know Djokovic will pull it back. Seen it before - he gets a break/injury when losing and he gets his stuff back together to pull out a win.

Yeah. Like I said the they should warn him about this feigning of injury when he is behind. Think I first saw it in the Aussie open final against Murray when Murray had a good patch in it and he started limping around. Then when the tide turned, he's running around fresh as a daisy. Prick

McD
02-07-2016, 01:35 PM
Yeah. Like I said the they should warn him about this feigning of injury when he is behind. Think I first saw it in the Aussie open final against Murray when Murray had a good patch in it and he started limping around. Then when the tide turned, he's running around fresh as a daisy. Prick


Its cheating, plain and simple.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 02:17 PM
Querrey just threw away a big chance to break in the 4th and now toiling to hold on his own serve.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 02:17 PM
Does hold though.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 02:18 PM
Murray a break up in the 1st set in his match.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 02:43 PM
Djokovic was a break up but broken straight back.

lord bunberry
02-07-2016, 02:50 PM
Rain stops play again

Off the bar
02-07-2016, 03:05 PM
Hope the weather is better tomorrow I've just bought ground access tickets for the day. Never seen tennis live before so looking forward to it!

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 03:56 PM
Tie break in the 4th.

Finn2015
02-07-2016, 03:58 PM
Tie break in the 4th.

Cmon querrey!

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 03:58 PM
Cmon querrey!
He's threatening to 'do a Levein' at the moment.

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Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 04:02 PM
I thought coaching was banned on court. Becker is constantly talking to Djokovic during this match.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 04:03 PM
Match point Querrey.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 04:04 PM
Saved.

Pretty Boy
02-07-2016, 04:04 PM
Not that one though. Djokovic out.

I feel a certain Verve song coming on.

Finn2015
02-07-2016, 04:05 PM
Yessssss!!!!!

PatHead
02-07-2016, 04:08 PM
Wow, just, Wow

PatHead
02-07-2016, 04:12 PM
Wonder what was up with Djokavic in that match. Didn't seem himself.

Pete
02-07-2016, 05:42 PM
Not that one though. Djokovic out.

I feel a certain Verve song coming on.

The drugs don't work?

Finn2015
02-07-2016, 05:57 PM
Well still work for Murray to do and let's not forget federer will still be a huge threat but a real chance for him to get his 3rd slam

#FromTheCapital
02-07-2016, 06:21 PM
Great news re Djokovic. Will the pressure get to Murray now that he's favourite to win the tournament at this early stage? Hope not, come on Andy!

DaveF
02-07-2016, 06:22 PM
Well still work for Murray to do and let's not forget federer will still be a huge threat but a real chance for him to get his 3rd slam

Murray has potential opponents in Krygios and Gasquet to worry about before getting near Federer.

Finn2015
02-07-2016, 06:59 PM
Murray has potential opponents in Krygios and Gasquet to worry about before getting near Federer.

That's why I said still work to do but just mentioned that for me federer is still going to be a force

Sir David Gray
03-07-2016, 07:37 AM
Great news for Murray that Djokovic is out. I missed the first two sets but saw the two sets from yesterday and Querrey definitely deserved to win. He had so many chances on Djokovic's serve in the fourth set, I really thought he was going to blow it.

It's Murray's to lose now.

JimBHibees
03-07-2016, 08:51 AM
Can see Raonic going far in this. Wouldn't be surprised to see repeat of Queens final.

Finn2015
03-07-2016, 09:10 AM
It's Murray's to lose now.

Federer probably thinking the same about his chances

#FromTheCapital
03-07-2016, 09:25 AM
Federer probably thinking the same about his chances

Federer has struggled a bit with injuries recently. Perhaps his age finally catching up with him, after what seems like an eternity at the pinnacle of the sport...who knows. I'd put Murray ahead of him now though. Not saying I'd write him off by the way, just pointing that out.

hfc rd
03-07-2016, 11:13 AM
It's massively in Murray's hands right now. Pressure and nerves is his biggest opponent now from winning his 3rd grand slam. Really hope he does it!

Finn2015
03-07-2016, 11:28 AM
Federer has struggled a bit with injuries recently. Perhaps his age finally catching up with him, after what seems like an eternity at the pinnacle of the sport...who knows. I'd put Murray ahead of him now though. Not saying I'd write him off by the way, just pointing that out.

Yeah fair enough mate. Just guess I'm always wary, would love to see Murray win

#FromTheCapital
03-07-2016, 12:12 PM
Yeah fair enough mate. Just guess I'm always wary, would love to see Murray win

Same here. I think Murrays toughest opponent is himself a lot of the time, so here's hoping he can keep his cool.

Finn2015
03-07-2016, 12:57 PM
Same here. I think Murrays toughest opponent is himself a lot of the time, so here's hoping he can keep his cool.

👍👍👍

Off the bar
03-07-2016, 01:22 PM
Sat at court 12 just watch Del Potro crash out, he didn't look fully fit to me. Some womens doubles coming up! Time for another beer. Cheers

Finn2015
03-07-2016, 03:49 PM
Sat at court 12 just watch Del Potro crash out, he didn't look fully fit to me. Some womens doubles coming up! Time for another beer. Cheers

Think he has had injury problems and out for a while heading into Wimbledon so playing to the extent (sue barker stated this was his 3rd day in a row on court) probably caught up with him

lyonhibs
04-07-2016, 05:53 PM
Kyrgios basically having a breakdown on court. Not got it in the head for the top level

Pretty Boy
04-07-2016, 05:58 PM
Kyrgios basically having a breakdown on court. Not got it in the head for the top level

Lost the plot after that miss at the end of the 1st.

Plenty talent but seems mentally fragile, he's just given up.

DaveF
04-07-2016, 07:12 PM
Lost the plot after that miss at the end of the 1st.

Plenty talent but seems mentally fragile, he's just given up.

I'm no head doctor but an interesting tattoo on his arm "Time is running out...." which could mean absolutely anything but I bet the quacks would have a field day with him.

Finn2015
04-07-2016, 09:35 PM
Tsonga will be a test but expect Murray to have to much for him. Getting very interesting. Bad news is federer looked good to

greenlex
05-07-2016, 02:26 AM
It's amazing how Federers knee seems a lot better as Djokavic left the building. Just saying.

Finn2015
05-07-2016, 07:50 AM
It's amazing how Federers knee seems a lot better as Djokavic left the building. Just saying.

Well it would be extra incentive. Perhaps even more so than Murray, federer has suffered at the hands of Djokovic in the majors over the past year or so, so his absence is bound to increase federers belief he can win it

Sir David Gray
05-07-2016, 08:18 AM
Kyrgios basically having a breakdown on court. Not got it in the head for the top level

He's a waster to be honest.

Woke up yesterday morning and played computer games and then a couple of hours before his match with Murray, he was watching Lleyton Hewitt playing doubles. That tells you a lot about his attitude.

He has a talent but doesn't want success badly enough.

McSwanky
05-07-2016, 01:38 PM
He's a waster to be honest.

Woke up yesterday morning and played computer games and then a couple of hours before his match with Murray, he was watching Lleyton Hewitt playing doubles. That tells you a lot about his attitude.

He has a talent but doesn't want success badly enough.
Hardly a waster! He's top 20 in the world, you don't get there on talent alone.

easty
05-07-2016, 02:20 PM
Hardly a waster! He's top 20 in the world, you don't get there on talent alone.

I'd say he is, but it depends how you define 'waster' I suppose.

Being in the top 20, but not pushing yourself to become the best you can be, that makes him a waster in my opinion. He's wasting the talent he has, by not acting more like a pro. He should have been preparing for his match v Murray, but instead played on his computer and watched someone else's match. Djokovic didn't get to where he is by pissing about, I'm not saying he has the ability to get to Djokovic's level, but he's the youngest player in the mens top 20, and he'll never know how far he can go if he doesn't put all he can into it.

Sir David Gray
05-07-2016, 11:55 PM
Hardly a waster! He's top 20 in the world, you don't get there on talent alone.

Waking up and playing computer games on the morning of a last 16 match at a Grand Slam (a match he was saying he could win) would suggest "waster" to me.

Totally unprofessional and I would also suggest that, at times against Murray, he wasn't trying.

NYHibby
06-07-2016, 08:12 AM
Waking up and playing computer games on the morning of a last 16 match at a Grand Slam (a match he was saying he could win) would suggest "waster" to me.

Totally unprofessional and I would also suggest that, at times against Murray, he wasn't trying.

What do you want him to do before the match? Exhaust himself by running a marathon? If he can get himself into the right mindset by playing video games, more power to him. Given that he played pretty well at the beginning, I'd say his match day routine worked better than if he focused on the match too much and psyched himself out.

easty
06-07-2016, 08:33 AM
What do you want him to do before the match? Exhaust himself by running a marathon? If he can get himself into the right mindset by playing video games, more power to him. Given that he played pretty well at the beginning, I'd say his match day routine worked better than if he focused on the match too much and psyched himself out.

There's probably a bit of middle ground between playing computer games and running a marathon. Sitting on your arse playing a computer can't be beneficial.

His match day routine obviously didn't work. He got pumped out 3-0.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 02:48 PM
How many chances has Cilic had on Federers 2nd serve and he's barely returned 1.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 03:26 PM
Cilic totally 86'd it.

stoneyburn hibs
06-07-2016, 04:33 PM
Updates on Murray's game would be greatly appreciated.

3pm
06-07-2016, 04:51 PM
Are the courts usually as worn out? Seems bare!

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 04:56 PM
Updates on Murray's game would be greatly appreciated.

Tie break in the 1st. Murray was a break up but was broken back. He seems edgy.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 05:06 PM
Murray wins it 10-8.

Done well to scramble that after not playing all that well.

Finn2015
06-07-2016, 05:14 PM
Hopefully that will be the breaker. Cmon Murray!

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 05:30 PM
Murray breezes the 2nd 6-1. 26 minutes.

Tsonga looks like he might be struggling a bit.

stoneyburn hibs
06-07-2016, 05:38 PM
Thanks for the updates PB. Who would Murray play next round ?

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 06:09 PM
Thanks for the updates PB. Who would Murray play next round ?

Berdych.

He's in a bit of bother in the 3rd though. Tsonga serving for the set.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 06:10 PM
And Tsonga takes the set 6-3.

Jim44
06-07-2016, 06:10 PM
Tsonga is far from out of this. Third set to Tsonga.

You can get 11/1, Tsonga.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 06:39 PM
Murray breaks in the 4th. He had to dig deep to hold his serve a few times here.

4-2.

Finn2015
06-07-2016, 06:39 PM
Tsonga is very dangerous, still nervous

Jim44
06-07-2016, 06:45 PM
Tsonga breaks back. Anybody's game.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 06:46 PM
Broken straight back.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 06:50 PM
Hope Murray gets this one finished. If not it leaves a choice between seeing this out and the football.

Viva_Palmeiras
06-07-2016, 06:50 PM
Did they do away with this eagle eye tech? So many called wrong?!

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 07:03 PM
Tsonga breaks again.

Jim44
06-07-2016, 07:04 PM
I think that Tsonga is playing better shots than Murray and if he wins this set, he'll probably go on and win.

Aldo
06-07-2016, 07:06 PM
Murray looked like sailing it but credit to Tsonga! Momentum definitely in his favour.

Murray struggling a bit. Hopefully a blip but mentally taking a pounding!

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 07:07 PM
2 sets all.

Murray is going out here I think.

Finn2015
06-07-2016, 07:08 PM
This is starting to look very serious

Jim44
06-07-2016, 07:09 PM
Murray beginning to lose the plot. If he can't get his head straight, he's out.

PatHead
06-07-2016, 07:10 PM
Nervy times

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 07:20 PM
Break point Murray. Looking a bit better

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 07:21 PM
Taken, Murray break.

Lendl looks ecstatic.....

Aldo
06-07-2016, 07:26 PM
Big chance for a bit of breathing space for Murray! Needs to try and keep his serve here

Aldo
06-07-2016, 07:26 PM
That's better 3 up in fifth

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 07:34 PM
Double break, that should be that.

Pretty Boy
06-07-2016, 07:43 PM
And done.

Good character from Murray to dig himself out of that.

Jim44
06-07-2016, 07:45 PM
Taken, Murray break.

Lendl looks ecstatic.....

He's a bundle of fun. No emotion or reaction. At the end of the match he get's up and walks off. Professional I suppose.

Mon Dieu4
06-07-2016, 07:48 PM
Loved Murray clamping the reporter after the game, what happened in the 3rd and 4th set, "well Tsonga is actually a really good player", well done Andy!!

Finn2015
06-07-2016, 10:16 PM
Loved Murray clamping the reporter after the game, what happened in the 3rd and 4th set, "well Tsonga is actually a really good player", well done Andy!!

Yeah some reporters or interviewers ask bloody daft questions. Tsonga is a very good player, you don't just roll up and beat class players in straight sets all the time.

HUTCHYHIBBY
06-07-2016, 10:49 PM
Yeah some reporters or interviewers ask bloody daft questions. Tsonga is a very good player, you don't just roll up and beat class players in straight sets all the time.

Chris Addison had a go at the mundane questions interviewers ask players when they've left the court the week Andy was in the audience on Mock The Week, basically it culminated in the interviewer ending up with his microphone rammed up his jacksie.

heretoday
06-07-2016, 10:55 PM
That first serve of Andy's doesn't half worry me.

There's no consistency.

Hibee87
07-07-2016, 02:14 PM
Loved Murray clamping the reporter after the game, what happened in the 3rd and 4th set, "well Tsonga is actually a really good player", well done Andy!!


I was killing myself at that, it was the way he said it :thumbsup:

cabbageandribs1875
07-07-2016, 06:43 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/36735499


Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli says she "fears for her life" after contracting an unknown virus that has caused her dramatic weight loss.

quite worrying for her, hope they find a treatment

Finn2015
07-07-2016, 09:45 PM
Got a feeling kerber might upset Williams again in the final

easty
08-07-2016, 08:24 AM
Got a feeling kerber might upset Williams again in the final

Me too. She's 11/4 with Skybet, I'll be having that doubled up with Murray on Sunday, once he's won today.

Danderhall Hibs
08-07-2016, 12:36 PM
Me too. She's 11/4 with Skybet, I'll be having that doubled up with Murray on Sunday, once he's won today.

Aren't you more likely to get a better price if you back the double just now?

easty
08-07-2016, 12:45 PM
Aren't you more likely to get a better price if you back the double just now?

Yep...but I lost my bank card on holiday and had to cancel it, new card should be delivered today. Can't deposit any money in my betting accounts before I have the new card. Which is annoying, but also prob saved me a bit of cash last night, I would have bet on Germany.

stoneyburn hibs
08-07-2016, 03:22 PM
Stay focused big man and you can do this.

Finn2015
08-07-2016, 03:48 PM
Raonic is emerging as a really strong player. I think he will take some beating

Pretty Boy
08-07-2016, 04:14 PM
I think that match was probably the last chance for Federer to win anothet Grand Slam.

Ì can't see him getting as good a chance to add to his tally again in the future.

Sir David Gray
08-07-2016, 04:27 PM
What do you want him to do before the match? Exhaust himself by running a marathon? If he can get himself into the right mindset by playing video games, more power to him. Given that he played pretty well at the beginning, I'd say his match day routine worked better than if he focused on the match too much and psyched himself out.

I would suggest that his routine of playing computer games the other morning didn't work for him - he was hammered three sets to love.

I think even Kyrgios knew it wasn't great preparation when he said that it's "probably not" great preparation but "it was fun".

The guy's a waste of space as far as tennis is concerned and he'll never be ranked in the top 8 or seriously competing for Grand Slams unless he sorts his head out.

stoneyburn hibs
08-07-2016, 05:57 PM
Excellent stuff from Murray, roll on Sunday.

HUTCHYHIBBY
08-07-2016, 07:13 PM
Thoroughly professional performance from Murray, makes a change not to be playing one of the other "big three" in a GS Final.

Finn2015
08-07-2016, 08:40 PM
Hopefully those at the friendly on Sunday will be kept up to date!

Onceinawhile
08-07-2016, 08:59 PM
Raonic is emerging as a really strong player. I think he will take some beating

Murray struggled a bit at Queens, but found a way. Raonic is beatable and Murray is the 2nd best player in the world.

I'd be shocked if it's anything but a second wimbers for Andy.

Wonder how centre Court will defend not being 100% on Murray's side.

Onceinawhile
08-07-2016, 09:01 PM
I think that match was probably the last chance for Federer to win anothet Grand Slam.

Ì can't see him getting as good a chance to add to his tally again in the future.

Agreed. It's a shame for him to go out that way and I hope he doesn't keep coming back and going out earlier and earlier. He is, at this moment in time the greatest of all time and I hope he doesn't soil that.

Danderhall Hibs
08-07-2016, 10:18 PM
Agreed. It's a shame for him to go out that way and I hope he doesn't keep coming back and going out earlier and earlier. He is, at this moment in time the greatest of all time and I hope he doesn't soil that.

He's won more majors than anyone but I don't think he's the greatest. He's fortunate he came along before Nadal, Djokovic and Murray found their feet.

heretoday
08-07-2016, 10:48 PM
I know a tennis coach and he reckons Federer is the greatest of all time because he plays textbook tennis,forehand and backhand.

Finn2015
09-07-2016, 06:17 AM
Federer is the greatest and he has won majors with the likes of nadal, Djokovic and Murray around.

easty
09-07-2016, 10:22 AM
He's won more majors than anyone but I don't think he's the greatest. He's fortunate he came along before Nadal, Djokovic and Murray found their feet.

I dunno, I think Djokovic is probably a bit lucky he peaked after Federer had hit his own peak.

Finn2015
09-07-2016, 10:32 AM
Think the unluckiest of all is Murray! He would have won many more slams in another era

DaveF
09-07-2016, 11:34 AM
Just watching the men's wheelchair final. Really good stuff and these guys are phenomenal athletes.

Into a deciding set.

Danderhall Hibs
09-07-2016, 11:41 AM
Federer is the greatest and he has won majors with the likes of nadal, Djokovic and Murray around.

I think he's beaten Djokovic and Nadal in their early days and Murray a couple of times.

The rest were racked up vs players on their way out or vs 1 final wonders.

cabbageandribs1875
09-07-2016, 02:06 PM
new balls please, next, this games finished

easty
09-07-2016, 02:09 PM
8/1 for Kerber to win now. Tenner on that.

Off the bar
09-07-2016, 02:20 PM
8/1 for Kerber to win now. Tenner on that.

Bold move! I can't see Williams losing this, Kerber not forced a break point yet.

Off the bar
09-07-2016, 02:36 PM
Williams breaks to go 5-3 in front to serve for the title

BroxburnHibee
09-07-2016, 02:40 PM
Just my opinion but women's game is nowhere near as good to watch as the men's.

Should be 5 set matches in the slams too.

easty
09-07-2016, 02:45 PM
Just my opinion but women's game is nowhere near as good to watch as the men's.

Should be 5 set matches in the slams too.

Of course it should be 5 sets. It's a farce that it's not. If men played 3 sets and women played 5, with the prize money the same for both, it wouldn't be tolerated. The women would be screaming about inequality.

easty
09-07-2016, 02:45 PM
Bold move! I can't see Williams losing this, Kerber not forced a break point yet.

It was only a tenner.

Finn2015
09-07-2016, 02:54 PM
Of course it should be 5 sets. It's a farce that it's not. If men played 3 sets and women played 5, with the prize money the same for both, it wouldn't be tolerated. The women would be screaming about inequality.

Definitely

Off the bar
09-07-2016, 03:01 PM
Just my opinion but women's game is nowhere near as good to watch as the men's.

Should be 5 set matches in the slams too.

I quite enjoy women's tennis, you're right it would be a better spectacle in 5 sets, it can feel a bit easy compared to the men's. But a good women's game that goes three sets can be great. You often get longer rallies than with the big serving guys.

Off the bar
09-07-2016, 03:02 PM
It was only a tenner.

Worth a punt at those odds but Serena's serve was too good today, and she picked her return game up at crucial points

Finn2015
09-07-2016, 10:09 PM
Only question for serena Williams now is if she can pass Margaret courts record of 24 majors

Sir David Gray
09-07-2016, 10:44 PM
He's won more majors than anyone but I don't think he's the greatest. He's fortunate he came along before Nadal, Djokovic and Murray found their feet.

It's a very subjective topic however I would personally say that Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time.

By some considerable distance as well.


Just watching the men's wheelchair final. Really good stuff and these guys are phenomenal athletes.

Into a deciding set.

I know both Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett. Been to several camps with the pair of them. Delighted for Gordon Reid in particular. Having played wheelchair tennis myself, I can confirm that it is definitely a proper sport in every sense of the word. These guys are full time athletes, just like the men and women in the able bodied version.

You wouldn't get anywhere near to the top of the wheelchair tennis game if you weren't a dedicated athlete.


Just my opinion but women's game is nowhere near as good to watch as the men's.

Should be 5 set matches in the slams too.

Absolutely agree with this 100% but be prepared for the onslaught that this post will undoubtedly bring. I had the nerve to bring this up last year and I was branded a nasty, insensitive person for airing such views.

Hibby70
10-07-2016, 12:07 PM
John Rankin hasn't half grown since he gave up football for tennis! Reckon Andy will be too strong for him today.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:24 PM
Happy to do the updates for you guys at the football as I'm on holiday.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:25 PM
2:1 Raonic first set, Murray had a sniff of breaking him.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:32 PM
3:2 Raonic going with serve.

#FromTheCapital
10-07-2016, 01:38 PM
Murray breaks!

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:39 PM
Murray breaks Raonic to go 4:3 in front.

#FromTheCapital
10-07-2016, 01:45 PM
Murray holds to make it 5-3 in the first.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:45 PM
Murray holds serve 5:3

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:49 PM
5:4 Murray to serve for the 1St set.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 01:54 PM
Murray holds easily to claim the 1st set. 6:4

#FromTheCapital
10-07-2016, 01:55 PM
1st set to Murray. Playing some great tennis, I can't see anything other than a Murray win if he keeps this up.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:03 PM
First game, second set 1:0 Raonic. Murray let him off the hook.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:09 PM
2:1 Raonic, going with serve.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:22 PM
2nd set nicely poised, going with serve. 3:3

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:30 PM
4:3 Raonic. Murray had a break point and doesn't take it.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:35 PM
4:4 The coolest guy in the crowd (as per) is Lendl.

patch1875
10-07-2016, 02:38 PM
Lendl always looks like he's texting under the table without getting caught.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:41 PM
5:4 Raonic, he really had to dig deep.

BroxburnHibee
10-07-2016, 02:42 PM
Murray should be skooshing this.

Unforced errors letting him down time and again.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:52 PM
Tie-Break for the 2nd set.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:53 PM
1-0 Murray, against serve.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:54 PM
2-0 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:54 PM
3-0 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:55 PM
3-1 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:56 PM
4-1 Murray, peach of a shot.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:56 PM
5-1 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:57 PM
6-1 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:58 PM
6-2 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 02:59 PM
6-3 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:00 PM
Murray takes the 2nd set.

BroxburnHibee
10-07-2016, 03:03 PM
He really is much better than this guy.

Reading his first serve easily even the big ones.

Only went to a tie break because of silly errors.

Danderhall Hibs
10-07-2016, 03:04 PM
He didn't look happy at the end of the 2nd set. Who with? Lendl for going for a piss?

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:13 PM
Third set going with serve 1-1

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:14 PM
He didn't look happy at the end of the 2nd set. Whi with? Lendl for going for a piss?

Hard to read lol. The man has a poker face.

#FromTheCapital
10-07-2016, 03:18 PM
Walk in the park for Murray, will be amazed if he doesn't win, Raonic hasn't looked like breaking the whole game.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:23 PM
Raonic just holds serve 2-2. A lot more serve and volleys from Raonic.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:27 PM
3-2 Murray. Murray holds from 15/40 down.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:34 PM
4-3 Murray, going with serve.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:42 PM
5-4 Murray, still with serve.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:47 PM
6-5 Murray

Ronniekirk
10-07-2016, 03:52 PM
6. 6


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stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:52 PM
Third set tie-break.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:53 PM
2-0 Murray

Ronniekirk
10-07-2016, 03:54 PM
3. 0 murray in tie break


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stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:54 PM
3-0 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:55 PM
4-0 Murray

Ronniekirk
10-07-2016, 03:55 PM
5. 0 Murray


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stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:56 PM
5-0 Murray, Superb.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:57 PM
5-1 Murray

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 03:58 PM
6-1 Murray c'mon

Danderhall Hibs
10-07-2016, 03:59 PM
I was hoping for 7-0 in the tiebreak.

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 04:00 PM
6-2 Murray, went for the guns first serve

Ronniekirk
10-07-2016, 04:00 PM
Murray Wins Wimbledon in three sets


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stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 04:01 PM
Yesssss, Champion

stoneyburn hibs
10-07-2016, 04:01 PM
What a vintage year for the Hibees.

Pretty Boy
10-07-2016, 04:03 PM
Caught the end of it in the FF Lowe concourse. Big roar at the end

Great stuff from Murray, he must be a strong contender for Britains best ever sportsperson. I know others have won more but he's doing it in an era that features the best players ever to play his sport.

Danderhall Hibs
10-07-2016, 04:09 PM
Caught the end of it in the FF Lowe concourse. Big roar at the end

Great stuff from Murray, he must be a strong contender for Britains best ever sportsperson. I know others have won more but he's doing it in an era that features the best players ever to play his sport.

Absolutely brilliant.

GreenLake
10-07-2016, 04:14 PM
I can't believe the crowd managed to celebrate without invading the court.

RealRonnieKirk
10-07-2016, 04:46 PM
Murray Wins Wimbledon in three sets


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McD
10-07-2016, 06:08 PM
Caught the end of it in the FF Lowe concourse. Big roar at the end

Great stuff from Murray, he must be a strong contender for Britains best ever sportsperson. I know others have won more but he's doing it in an era that features the best players ever to play his sport.


:agree: I was thinking about this watching the post match presentation, the only other that I could think of was Chris Hoy. Most decorated British Olympian, in a hugely competitive sport, forced to change discipline because the Olympic committee removed his preferred one, still won gold. Struggling to think of anyone apart from these 2.

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10-07-2016, 06:27 PM
Awesome performance. :not worth

Danderhall Hibs
10-07-2016, 08:18 PM
I can't believe the crowd managed to celebrate without invading the court.

The police were obviously on top of the situation.

Finn2015
10-07-2016, 08:37 PM
Great and genuinely made up for Murray. 3rd grand slam and hopefully, there maybe more!

Sir David Gray
10-07-2016, 09:43 PM
Got home just as the match was finishing.

Great result for Murray, well done to him. :thumbsup: