Wimbledon 2017

[Bumpswithagrin]

He is Scud-Lite, half the talent, half the charisma

Scud had the looks too, Bernie... not so much.

 

[vaughany]

Opinion piece on Tomic written by Pete FitzSimons.

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tenn...r-life--away-from-tennis-20170705-gx4wtu.html

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[Buzzasto DaSilva]

Actually feel really sorry for him. Everything in my clinical experience tells me that he's suffering from an illness of some type, yet the majority of Australians who follow tennis for three weeks a year have completely turned on him. I'd like to see him take a break entirely and get his health right because clearly he's struggling. Really admire his honesty, but it's got the point where it's almost a cry for help, and I hope those around him can recognise this.

 

[vaughany]

Day 3

Television coverage:

Channel 7/7two-
t.b.c
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Murray v Brown
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Fox Sports 505-
Vesnina v Azarenka
Nishikori v Stakhovsky
V.Williams v Wang
Nadal v Young

Fox Sports 507-
Cilbukova v Brady
Halep v Maia
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Predictions:
Konta over Vekic in 2
Murray over Brown in 3
Nadal over Young in 3
Nishikori over Stakhovsky in 3
V.Williams over Wang in 2
Halep over Maia in 3
Watson over Sevastova in 3
Tsonga over Boelli in 3
Cilic over Mayer in 3
Vesnina over Azarenka in 3
Bedene over Dzumhur in 4
Janowicz over Pouille in 5
Keys over Giorgi in 2
Muller over Rosol in 3
Vesely over Fognini in 4
Svitolina over Schiavone in 2
Ostapenko over Abanda in 2
Cilbukova over Broady in 3
Querrey over Basilashvili in 3
Johnson over Albot in 3
Garcia over Bogdan in 2
Pliskova over Sakkari in 2
Khachanov over Monteiro in 3
Paire over Herbert in 5
CSN over Peng in 2
Agut over Gojowczyk in 3
Medvedev over Bemelmans in 3
Witthoeft over Sablenka in 3
Konjuh over Begu in 3
Strycova over Osaka in 2
Anderson over Seppi in 5
Kvitova over Brengle in 2




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[Buzzasto DaSilva]

Can honestly say I had no idea Schiavone was still playing until that post

 

[vaughany]

Can honestly say I had no idea Schiavone was still playing until that post

Yep, still around at 37yo

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[BobbyMorri]

Yep, still around at 37yo

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yep. last year. Still she won a title and everything. she has probably had a better year this year than the last.

It was awesome when she came to Hobart this year.

 

[juice t]

Can honestly say I had no idea Schiavone was still playing until that post

She's finishing up at the end of the year

 

[roscreasl98]

Tomic should just take the rest of the season off and come back fresh for AO 2018.

Yeah, and then what?

 

[roscreasl98]

Yeah I guess Tomic is refreshingly honest. It's a job for him, he turns up and gets paid handsomely to do so. He's not playing for anyone but himself and the general public need to come to terms with that.

As long as he takes the AUS away from his name when he "competes".

 

[darklake]

Poor Arina Rodianova.
Has probably the best win of her career; then dickhead hubby Ty Vickery gets
arrested back home

 

[JackNah_8]

Poor Arina Rodianova.
Has probably the best win of her career; then dickhead hubby Ty Vickery gets
arrested back home

Yes, it's a shame and now she has mentally prepare herself for the next match.

 

[Alesana]

I cannot be the only one that is legitimately ashamed that Tomic represents this country.
I cannot stand his attitude.

Why do people keep saying this? He is not representing this country. He is there as a competitor for himself, this is not Davis Cup. It's no different to someone playing a local tournament down the road in that regard.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Why do people keep saying this? He is not representing this country. He is there as a competitor for himself, this is not Davis Cup. It's no different to someone playing a local tournament down the road in that regard.

Agreed. He represents Australia as much as those drunk Bogans do when they go to Bali. His is just a little more public.

Also hate it when people sook about the money TA has given to him. The Government gave me money to get a degree. doesn't mean I have to work in said field for the rest of my life.

 

[vaughany]

If you are a punter I would be quickly putting money on Diyas to defeat Rodionova in straight sets tomorrow night. The situation with her husband Vickery happening back im Australia will obviously be distracting for her. Will mentally be in another world out on court tomorrow night unfortunately.

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[vaughany]

Anyone know what matches channel 7 are showing tonight besides Murray? Hopefully Tsonga or Cilic

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[ripperpart]

Good on Tomic.
Take the money and run.

 

[hamohawk1]

Look i may seem defensive of Tomic and even Nick at times but as far as tennis goes its not exactly an easy sport to have as a job. Most players would train 9+ hours a day for most of the year, have to travel to all parts of the world (not just glamorous cities) staying in hotels away from family and friends. Top echelon (top 100) do get paid quite well for what they do but for all the arm chair critics telling him to 'have a go' 'grow a heart' etc tennis is a lot more than simply getting out on court and whacking a few balls. This can be applied to many sports, the pressures from outside of the arena often are harder than the application required within it.

 

[JackNah_8]

If you are a punter I would be quickly putting money on Diyas to defeat Rodionova in straight sets tomorrow night. The situation with her husband Vickery happening back im Australia will obviously be distracting for her. Will mentally be in another world out on court tomorrow night unfortunately.

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How frustrating, she worked hard to make the main draw and beats a good player, now this happens..

 

[vaughany]

How frustrating, she worked hard to make the main draw and beats a good player, now this happens..

That's it, feel sorry for her. Could have been a chance to beat Diyas too!

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[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Think I might take a break tonight, not much on the schedule that really jumps out at me as far as I can see.

I'm definitely in a bit of a rut as an observer of tennis. Have been for a while.

 

[Wolfs]

I know she is the darling and we are meant to love her, but I really don't find Gavrilova endearing at all.

Like a petulant child when things don't go her way. All smiles when they do though.

I agree with that.

Also lol at people who are ashamed of Tomic being Australian. The worst he did was tank or speed in a car. The guy hasn't done anything else worse

 

[hamohawk1]

Think I might take a break tonight, not much on the schedule that really jumps out at me as far as I can see.

I'm definitely in a bit of a rut as an observer of tennis. Have been for a while.

Would you say you're bored

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Would you say you're bored

Unfortunately I don't get paid $15k for my boredom

 

[hamohawk1]

Unfortunately I don't get paid $15k for my boredom

I agree though I'm a bit lost in my interest for watching tennis at the moment. 7 would be spewing about the lack of Aussies left as there ratings will most likely dip now till next thursday-friday when the big players play each other.