Wimbledon 2016

Unread post by **qbman1** » 27 Jun 2016, 15:23

Since we already have the Euro 2016 thread running, we ought to have a tennis one for those not that way inclined !

Two hours in and we already have a couple of "gallant British failures". Here we go again.....!

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Jun 2016, 09:59

OK....6 "gallant British failures" and 2 glorious surprise winners !!

Unread post by **Gill W** » 28 Jun 2016, 15:09

qbman1 wrote:

Two hours in and we already have a couple of "gallant British failures". Here we go again.....!

More Brexits!

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Jun 2016, 15:17

At least we'll have one "Remain" today - Murray's playing Broady !

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Jun 2016, 15:59

I'm not sure it's right that the tournament organisers give so many wildcards to British no-hopers. Yes, it's nice for the crowds to have a British player to cheer on but few of them make it past the first round, and often take the place of some much more deserving (and talented) players. I reckon they ought to take their place in the qualifying tournament and, if they are good enough, work their way through to the main draw like Marcus Willis. He had played and won 6 matches on his way to Round 1 so was on form and good enough to beat a much higher-ranked player on the day and no one can say he doesn't deserve to be where he is now.

Unread post by **colin parry** » 28 Jun 2016, 17:09

First round losers receive in excess of £20000. Not a bad hourly Tate!

Unread post by **qbman1** » 29 Jun 2016, 09:33

Fair point, Colin. So giving a wildcard is akin to handing someone the average annual salary for a real worker (and no need to do anything other than lose a 2 hour tennis match) !

Unread post by **qbman1** » 29 Jun 2016, 09:35

OK, we have 9 British players out now and 6 still in (although 3 have those have still to complete their first round matches). Looks like we will all end up cheering for Mrs Krankie's love child again !

Unread post by **qbman1** » 29 Jun 2016, 14:31

Still raining at Wimbledon

Please don't let Cliff sing....PLEASE

Unread post by **qbman1** » 29 Jun 2016, 16:56

Marcus Willis about to take on Roger Federer on Centre Court.

Famous British Willis's until today: Bob, Wincey, Freeman Hardy.....

Unread post by **qbman1** » 30 Jun 2016, 10:10

I didn't see the match but the paper this morning said that Marcus Willis looked like the winner of a "Play Roger" competition !

Unread post by **Stephen** » 30 Jun 2016, 10:12

All good experience for the lad. He'll have his day.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 30 Jun 2016, 10:32

Good luck to him but, personally, I have my doubts. Remember Chris Eaton who also came to Wimbledon unheralded a few years ago and won a match or two but who has heard of him since ?

Unread post by **Raybosailor** » 30 Jun 2016, 12:41

Ok so he lost in three straight sets 6-0,6-3,6-4 but the lad got to break point on Federer the world number 3 which is something those ranked 700 places above him struggle to do. He beat the world number 53 to get to the second round and fully deserves the prize money he collected.

Out of the 18 games needed to win the match Willis took 7 of them and over the two rounds he served 23 aces compared with Federers 21.

Willis lost quite a lot of points trying to lob Federer and failed to capitalise when he actually had the number 3 on the ropes. I have to agree with McEnroe who was impressed with his play but said he has to concentrate on his fitness and movement around the court.

All that said Mr. Willis, his family and many fans should be proud of a gutty and entertaining performance.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 30 Jun 2016, 12:43

OK, so Heather Watson is out now - lost to this Special Snowflake with a Gareth Bale hairdo!!

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Unread post by **qbman1** » 30 Jun 2016, 14:24

Well done Dan Evans - he's beaten Ukrainian 30th seed Alexandr Dolgopolov and will face Roger Federer in the third round. Federer must think it's his birthday!

Unread post by **wolfie** » 30 Jun 2016, 19:57

Raybosailor wrote:
Ok so he lost in three straight sets 6-0,6-3,6-4 but the lad got to break point on Federer the world number 3 which is something those ranked 700 places above him struggle to do. He beat the world number 53 to get to the second round and fully deserves the prize money he collected.

Out of the 18 games needed to win the match Willis took 7 of them and over the two rounds he served 23 aces compared with Federers 21.

Willis lost quite a lot of points trying to lob Federer and failed to capitalise when he actually had the number 3 on the ropes. I have to agree with McEnroe who was impressed with his play but said he has to concentrate on his fitness and movement around the court.

All that said Mr. Willis, his family and many fans should be proud of a gutty and entertaining performance.

Well said!

Unread post by **GillD46** » 30 Jun 2016, 20:13

A good performance indeed considering.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 01 Jul 2016, 10:22

Just three British players remaining but I fear we will just be left with Mrs Krankie's love child by teatime !

Unread post by **qbman1** » 05 Jul 2016, 10:45

Is it still going on.....?

Unread post by **qbman1** » 06 Jul 2016, 12:33

I see that Marcus Willis is first reserve in the mixed doubles and will play if anyone drops out. Should be interesting.

Who else is on today ? Mrs Krankie's love child ?

Unread post by **qbman1** » 06 Jul 2016, 15:27

Federer's got a bit of a battle on his hands. He's 2-1 down and 4-4 in the 4th.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 06 Jul 2016, 15:53

Oo-er Missus ! Tie break in the 4th set......

Unread post by **qbman1** » 06 Jul 2016, 16:05

We're in to a 5th set. The smart money must be on Rog now !

Unread post by **qbman1** » 08 Jul 2016, 12:40

Looks like I'm flogging a dead duck here ! No one else following the tennis ?

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