2021 Wimbledon

***hibeg*** · 09-07-2021 06:12 PM

Then an easy hold for Novak 😥

***hibeg*** · 09-07-2021 06:27 PM

All over. Novak is the ultimate competitor, so mentally strong.
Can’t see Berrettini troubling him at all

**He's here!** · 09-07-2021 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by makaveli1875

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Crowd are with shapovalov . Djoko will be raging inside . He just wants to be loved like Rog n Raf .
He's brought a level of tennis that's never been seen before but more often than not the crowd get behind his opponent wherever he plays .

That's because tennis fans don't enjoy watching a pre-programmed robot.

**Sir David Gray** · 09-07-2021 06:36 PM

Big task for Berrettini on Sunday, can't see how he can win personally.

***hibeg*** · 09-07-2021 06:38 PM

[QUOTE=He's here!;6615101]That's because tennis fans don't enjoy watching a pre-programmed robot.[/QUOTE

Bollox. I can see you don’t like the guy from previous posts, but he is some tennis player with natural talent that the vast majority in the history of the game, can only dream about

**makaveli1875** · 09-07-2021 06:57 PM

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Big task for Berrettini on Sunday, can't see how he can win personally.

He has to hope Djokovic plays like he did today . Still don't fancy his chances but he has the weapons with that serve and forehand . Its all down to how he handles the pressure , and Djokovic knows how to apply pressure in finals.

***JimBHibees*** · 10-07-2021 08:36 AM

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Big task for Berrettini on Sunday, can't see how he can win personally.

Tend to agree however a more consistent player than shapavalova and better server just don't think he is a good enough returner to trouble Djokovic however if he were to get ahead of Novak would be interesting to see how he reacts as get the impression he is feeling the heat a bit. Novak definitely using what he perceives as the fans not being for him as a motivation.

**He's here!** · 10-07-2021 09:34 AM

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That's because tennis fans don't enjoy watching a pre-programmed robot.[/QUOTE

Bollox. I can see you don’t like the guy from previous posts, but he is some tennis player with natural talent that the vast majority in the history of the game, can only dream about

I've always thought the guy was a bellend, but it's his relentless, grinding 'anti-tennis' that I find such a turn-off. It's immensely effective for sure but it drains the life out both his opponents and the crowd and (as this article makes a decent stab at explaining) is the main reason he'll only ever elicit polite applause rather than the adulation he craves:

https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/everybod...s-novak-236650

***lord bunberry*** · 10-07-2021 10:49 AM

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Big task for Berrettini on Sunday, can't see how he can win personally.

I’ve got a bet on Berrettini at 25/1 but I can’t see him winning. Djokovic is a machine.

**makaveli1875** · 10-07-2021 10:55 AM

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I've always thought the guy was a bellend, but it's his relentless, grinding 'anti-tennis' that I find such a turn-off. It's immensely effective for sure but it drains the life out both his opponents and the crowd and (as this article makes a decent stab at explaining) is the main reason he'll only ever elicit polite applause rather than the adulation he craves:

https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/everybod...s-novak-236650

Nadal plays relentless grinding tennis and folk cant get enough of him .

***Hiber-nation*** · 10-07-2021 02:26 PM

Cracking women's final, 1 set all.

Quite nervy mind you but good entertainment.

***Hiber-nation*** · 10-07-2021 03:05 PM

Well done Ash Barty, really likeable character and especially good as she chucked the sport a few years back.

**heretoday** · 10-07-2021 03:17 PM

Kate's awfy thin. When she stands sideways there's nothing there. Nice green dress.

**He's here!** · 10-07-2021 03:37 PM

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Well done Ash Barty, really likeable character and especially good as she chucked the sport a few years back.

Great final, which has so often not been the case with the women's singles. A real rollercoaster. As you say, much to like about Barty.

**He's here!** · 10-07-2021 03:51 PM

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Nadal plays relentless grinding tennis and folk cant get enough of him .

I don't think that's the case. Sure, in his pomp he blew a lot of opponents away with his power and pace (that whipped forehand was a thing of beauty), but it was a thrilling, not suffocating experience to watch him action. Obviously his swarthy Spanish brigand look added a pin-up element but he was a real heart on the sleeve, often injured character, unlike the metronomic Djokovic who, as the article I linked to suggests, seems only likely to break down if his central processing unit malfunctions.

As I said, it's a method/discipline that works for him but I'm far from the only one who finds his presence in a match a major turn-off.

**~~Bangkok Hibby~~** · 10-07-2021 04:40 PM

I can't watch Nadal because of all the twitching and picking his shorts out his arse before he serves. Drives me mad, don't dislike him at all but just can't watch his pre serve routine.

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 10-07-2021 04:54 PM

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I can't watch Nadal because of all the twitching and picking his shorts out his arse before he serves. Drives me mad, don't dislike him at all but just can't watch his pre serve routine.

I can sympathise with that, it's manky! 😲

***hibeg*** · 10-07-2021 06:48 PM

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I can't watch Nadal because of all the twitching and picking his shorts out his arse before he serves. Drives me mad, don't dislike him at all but just can't watch his pre serve routine.

😂😂😂😂. That is a classic.

***HibbyAndy*** · 11-07-2021 08:57 AM

Djokovic win takes him to 20 Majors then for me he surpasses that and ends up with 4 or 5 majors MORE than Federer & Nadal imo

GOAT

**Sir David Gray** · 11-07-2021 01:11 PM

Final's just starting.

Hoping Berrettini can win but don't see it.

**Sir David Gray** · 11-07-2021 01:59 PM

Djokovic served for the first set at 5-3 but Berrettini breaks back - 4-5.

**Sir David Gray** · 11-07-2021 02:12 PM

First set tiebreak - Berrettini must win I would suggest.

**Sir David Gray** · 11-07-2021 02:20 PM

First set Berrettini - 7-6.

I didn't see that coming when Djokovic was 5-2 up!

**hibsbollah** · 11-07-2021 02:22 PM

Can anyone remember a more unpopular champion than Novak? I’m listening on the radio and I can tell how each points gone by the crowds reaction before the commentator tells me.

**makaveli1875** · 11-07-2021 02:22 PM

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First set Berrettini - 7-6.

I didn't see that coming when Djokovic was 5-2 up!

Dont think anyone did , he looked like he'd shat it big time but what a turnaround . If he can keep serving and returning like this another 2 hours he's in with a good shout .