[szaromir]

Gulbis sounds like a very interesting fella:
http://freedomtennis.wordpress.com/2...-june-25-2012/
Fingers crossed he makes a deep run.

[clemenx]

I've always loved Sabine's legs but yoga pants add a multiplier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=QR0zjX3nC7I

dem thighs.

[Peru]

Brit gals doing just fine, Robson looking to close Schiavone in two sets.

[modulaire]

I just read Wozniacki reduced her string tension from 27,5 to 21 kilos (60 to 46 pounds?) just before the tournament.

Big change.

[NZer]

I just read Wozniacki reduced her string tension from 27,5 to 21 kilos (60 to 46 pounds?) just before the tournament. Big change.

The lower tensions have become pretty popular in the pro ranks in recent years (and is even trickling down to club level). I believe Federer and Nadal both string in the 40s.

[Jay Sosa]

I just read Wozniacki reduced her string tension from 27,5 to 21 kilos (60 to 46 pounds?) just before the tournament. Big change.

Will be interesting to see if she'll have problems keeping the ball in court.

The lower tensions have become pretty popular in the pro ranks in recent years (and is even trickling down to club level). I believe Federer and Nadal both string in the 40s.

Always depends what your looking for (control vs power), plus what weather you expect.

[Rocket Scientist]

Son of a bitch! I was going to put money on Goffin, but forgot and I don't have anymore money on my account =_= Used it up on a few shitty sure bets. Fuck me the quote was still 2.45 before the third set, now it hit rock bottom. Obviously. Did people not know who he is or something? Shit man he gave Federer a hard fucking time. Hate it when I miss a good bet =(

[Jay Sosa]

Tomic made the quarters last year. Pretty sure bookies know who both of em are.

Robson is an idiot btw.

[zomgbbqftw]

Tomic made the quarters last year. Pretty sure bookies know who both of em are. Robson is an idiot btw.

Not an idiot, just inexperienced. She needs to get on the WTA tour and start playing against better opposition.

[Peru]

Typical Schiavone, gets an opening against players who overpower her, sneaks back in to steal the match with fresh motivation.

[Rocket Scientist]

Tomic made the quarters last year. Pretty sure bookies know who both of em are. Robson is an idiot btw.

Oh snap, now I feel even worse for missing out on the bet.

[Ushojax]

Good lord Schiavones grunting is insufferable.

[Jay Sosa]

Not an idiot, just inexperienced. She needs to get on the WTA tour and start playing against better opposition.

I'm just mad cause she could've already won that match.

[zomgbbqftw]

Good lord Schiavones grunting is insufferable.

I haven't got the sound on, but I remember from another tournament where I saw her that it was worse than Sharapova. D:

I'm just mad cause she could've already won that match.

Yeah me too. Irritating because I don't like Schiavone and because I like Robson, she feels like the real deal, just needs more experience.

[Nyx]

Kiki Bertens won her first Wimbledon game ever, from 22nd ranked Lucie Safarova. (6-3, 6-0)

With Aranxta Rus also through to the 2nd round, life's good.

Go Dutchies!

[szaromir]

Kvitova's game has deteriorated so much since YEC. Shame. Though her opponent is playing decently.

[Deadman]

Nadal 0-3 :O

inb4 6-3

[tycoonheart]

ESPN3 not streaming the Nadal match?

Edit: Nvm, they are.

[tycoonheart]

Holy cow. What a friggin return.

Nadal broken again.

[Machine Messiah]

what the hell is THIS? I'm at work so I can't watch. Did Nadal's knees explode again?

[navanman]

This guy is playing amazing stuff.
Lovely touch at the net and some great forehand winners.

[Deadman]

Fun over.

He had 5-0 in his hands and choked it.

[tycoonheart]

And Rafa comes roaring back.

[navanman]

Dammit, going back to plan already.

[zero_suit]

Should be straight sets for Nadal.

[Hyphen]

Good lord Schiavones grunting is insufferable.

Agreed - She does a 2-grunt noise/moan. And by the time she does the second one, the ball is virtually ready to be hit by her opponent. Surely grounds for a complaint for whoever she's playing? It would certainly put me off.

I've always loved Sabine's legs but yoga pants add a multiplier http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=QR0zjX3nC7I dem thighs.

Put me down as another fan of Lisicki's legs (made a point about looking forward to seeing them in my previous post)...

http://i.imgur.com/HMqcg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gRxw4.jpg

[Machine Messiah]

Totally agree on the Schiavone thing, it's ridiculous. "WAH EEEEEE!"

Going back to the Fish/Ramirez Hidalgo match, what was up with Hidalgo's shirt? He cut off the sleeve on his right arm...the rest of the shirt is a normal polo. Is he just showing off the guns (or gun singular)? What possible advantage could this give him over a completely sleeveless shirt?

[LanceVance]

There's such a gulf in class between the top three and the rest.

Bellucci blew it so bad. Rafa will probably go on to dominate in three now.

[Peru]

Hmmm, that tiebreak.

[Coldplay619]

Serenas's ass ew...

[Nemo]

Schiavone always reminds me of Klonoa

Totally agree on the Schiavone thing, it's ridiculous. "WAH EEEEEE!" Going back to the Fish/Ramirez Hidalgo match, what was up with Hidalgo's shirt? He cut off the sleeve on his right arm...the rest of the shirt is a normal polo. Is he just showing off the guns (or gun singular)? What possible advantage could this give him over a completely sleeveless shirt?

Intimidation baby, plus more shoulder freedom is always a good thing for strokes

[Coldplay619]

Wtf is Falconi wearing.

[Machine Messiah]

Azarenka sounds like a bird of prey circling overhead

[Coldplay619]

Azarenka gonna choke.

[Boozeroony]

Robson looked so shy and intimidated in the BBC interview after her match.

[cashman]

go go del potro

[Jay Sosa]

Hass just lost to Kolli.

D:

[Nemo]

Knew haase was gonna put up a fight against delpo, guy can be very dangerous if he's feeling it

[navanman]

Some rack on Paszek. Nearly tempted to cheer for her.

[szaromir]

Some rack on Paszek. Nearly tempted to cheer for her.

I definitely am. Really nice girl, just won Eastbourne and has a decent grass game, something Wozniacki doesn't.

[szaromir]

Wimbledon organizers are even worse than FO's. Why build an expensive retractable roof when you have no intention of using it on those two occasions a year?

[Saty]

Yeah, why did they stop the play in center court? Do they have some silly rule of only continuing matches under the roof when it isn't X PM ore something?

[Peru]

Pure idiocy.

[perfectchaos007]

Build an $80million retractable roof for rain

*scumbag hat*

Don't use it

[JasonUresti]

How are the courts playing this year?

Like a medium-fast clay court, or a fast clay court?

[AceOcelot]

I'd be happy if either Fed or Murray wins it. Fed, because this is basically his last chance to win a major, and Murray, because I'd love to finally see a Brit win Wimbledon.

Also, it was nice to see Gulbis beat Berdych. Been rooting for the guy for like 2 years now, nice to see him win. (his win over fed in 2010 didn't count cause Roger was sick)

[HiddenAway]

Wimbledon organizers are even worse than FO's. Why build an expensive retractable roof when you have no intention of using it on those two occasions a year?

It takes 30-40 minutes to close the roof and get the environment ready for play. If the rain is light, then they'll just use the normal covers and get back to playing a lot quicker once the rain stops.

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/about...573017483.html

Added: Although not written in the rules above, I believe once the roof is closed, it must remain closed until the end of the match, regardless of whether the weather is good or bad.

Still, at least the roof gives us a few moments (Lisicki scared by Thunder in 2011) :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXd8jUhE5gY

[AudioRemedy]

If only I can visit the All England Club before Federer retires...

[PS3GamerKyle]

I've always loved Sabine's legs but yoga pants add a multiplier http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=QR0zjX3nC7I dem thighs.

my god.

Beauty aside, I think she is a great competitor, and she's the only female I actively follow.

[chuckddd]

Grunt-o-meter?