It looks increasingly like the men's semis will be: Djokovic vs Norrie, and Kyrgios vs Nadal... and then Djokovic vs Nadal final. Barring injury, the only way I can see this not happening is if Alcaraz somehow beats Djokovic, and if Krygios blows up. If Alcaraz gives Djokovic a long, tough match in the quarters, then I might give Norrie a slight chance in the semi.
On the women's side, with Swiatek out it's difficult to look beyond Jabeur as the winner. I do think Garcia is a potential threat, but she would meet Jabeur in the quarters. Bottom part of the darw has been blown wide open, and there's some chance of Heather Watson making the semis.
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Is anyone curious about Nick Kyrgios' game?
Today it was again a pleasure at Wimbledon. Gasquet apparently still plays tennis. Perhaps the most experienced player of anyone entering the tournament right now. He couldn't make it against van de Zandschulp. Party went on for a long time. He probably has to play against Nadal now. Tomorrow Djokovic will play against van Rijthoven. You can bet that the entire tennis world is looking forward to that match. And van Rijthoven doesn't seem to be impressed by anyone at the moment. But against Djoko?
Gasquet lost to van de Zandschulp in 4 sets, he won the second set though enough to cover the handicap spread.
My boy Tsitsipas is out already, thanks, to Nick, he is playing great in this tournament guys, we shouldn't overlook him this time. He will be facing Nakashima, so his chances are good to go to the quarterfinals.
As for the Swiatek defeat:
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"I have no words right now, It reminds me of the time I beat Serena on the same court, eight years ago exactly. This court is a lucky charm for me," Cornet said after the win.
n 2014, the Frenchwoman defeated then No. 1 Serena Williams at Court One to advance to her first career Round of 16 of the grand slam. With the victory, Cornet improves to 4-3 in her career against world no. 1's
n 2014, the Frenchwoman defeated then No. 1 Serena Williams at Court One to advance to her first career Round of 16 of the grand slam. With the victory, Cornet improves to 4-3 in her career against world no. 1's
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/07/02/tennis/iga-swiatek-defeat-wimbledon/index.html
So history repeats itself.
Guys are you watching Kyrgios? I know Nadal is magnet for viewers but believe me there is more to be seen in this match. We have some nice points, some strange points and of course a lot of controversy. Kyrgios just took second set and then made a circus. He even said he want play another point before they bring him another supervisor, all that after throwing profanities at line judges whole match.
Really a powerfull performence by Nick Kyrgios in this round against Tsitsipas. Didnt expect from him to be on a such a good level especially against such a hard opponent. I dont understand only how Tsitsipas had more aces then Kyrgios. Its normal that he fights with refs and supervisors he likes to be in the middle of attention.
I didn't watch whole match but checked it time to time, Nadal was superior and had an easy game. Sonego was like a rookie against Nadal, when he got his first point after nine failed rounds his joy was funny. He tried to fire up fans like he won the game. Anyway it's normal when guys like this play against a legend.
Tsitsipas got eliminated early to Kyrgios. It looks like we have another Djokovic - Nadal final waiting for us. When I check fourth round I don't see any other player who can go to grand final.
Tsitsipas got eliminated early to Kyrgios. It looks like we have another Djokovic - Nadal final waiting for us. When I check fourth round I don't see any other player who can go to grand final.
Guys are you watching Kyrgios? I know Nadal is magnet for viewers but believe me there is more to be seen in this match. We have some nice points, some strange points and of course a lot of controversy. Kyrgios just took second set and then made a circus. He even said he want play another point before they bring him another supervisor, all that after throwing profanities at line judges whole match.
Really a powerfull performence by Nick Kyrgios in this round against Tsitsipas. Didnt expect from him to be on a such a good level especially against such a hard opponent. I dont understand only how Tsitsipas had more aces then Kyrgios. Its normal that he fights with refs and supervisors he likes to be in the middle of attention.
Today it was again a pleasure at Wimbledon. Gasquet apparently still plays tennis. Perhaps the most experienced player of anyone entering the tournament right now. He couldn't make it against van de Zandschulp. Party went on for a long time. He probably has to play against Nadal now. Tomorrow Djokovic will play against van Rijthoven. You can bet that the entire tennis world is looking forward to that match. And van Rijthoven doesn't seem to be impressed by anyone at the moment. But against Djoko?
Guys are you watching Kyrgios? I know Nadal is magnet for viewers but believe me there is more to be seen in this match. We have some nice points, some strange points and of course a lot of controversy. Kyrgios just took second set and then made a circus. He even said he want play another point before they bring him another supervisor, all that after throwing profanities at line judges whole match.
So Novak Djokovic is playing another good game against Kecmanovic. He won the first set by class, 6-0 and the 2nd set is in progress with 4-3 in favor of Djokovic.
I have a gut feeling, that he will win the title though he may not be in his best of forms like in previous years. Whom you people consider favorites ?
I have a gut feeling, that he will win the title though he may not be in his best of forms like in previous years. Whom you people consider favorites ?
Novak Djokovic is the main favorite to win the title and with how he his playing i dont see anyone coming close to him at all.
Nadal is looking really bad,Alcaraz isnt so good on grass. Berrettini due to covid is out so i honestly dont see anyone beating him.
So here we are in the Centre court where Nadal in playing against Sonego in a third round match. So far so good for Nadal as he has won the first set 6-1 and looking strong in the second set also with lead of 2-0.
The point to note in this match is Nadal win of first Serve ratio is 87% as opposed to LorenzoSonego 33% only. Nadal seems to gain form as the tournament progresses.
An interesting outcome on the swiatek game indeed she was on a huge winning streak she dominated competitions both on hard and clay but it seems the change in court had an impact on her performance and broke her momentum, still cornet had some good result on grass lately so we should give her credit, beating the number one player at her peak is no easy task.
Big news from Wimbledon on wta. Swiatek was just knocked out out by Alize Cornet with a result of 4-6 2-6. This ends the 40+ match winning streak by Swiatek. Swiatek was playing so bad i think she just beat herself,i guess a bad day can happen to even the best.
tomorrow we could see if Alcaraz will actually be able to compete at high levels also on this surface...
The challenge against Sinner could be somewhat insidious, even if it actually starts as a favorite ... as an Italian, obviously I support Sinner
for sure it will be a nice tennis match!
The challenge against Sinner could be somewhat insidious, even if it actually starts as a favorite ... as an Italian, obviously I support Sinner
for sure it will be a nice tennis match!
Djokovic really won today with playful ease. If you see his matches or look at the results, you would say that he has won against someone who is number 250 in the world. But today's opponent was certainly not a bad player, he was just 30th in the world ranking. I'm looking forward to the next round, when Djokovic will play against van Rijthoven, who is currently beating everything and everyone that stands in his way. This is a party that can go either way. Also 3-0 for van Rijthoven would be possible.
I think you're being a little too optimistic here
Djokovic is always the favorite in Wimbledon, against all players, similar to Nadal in Paris.
I agree, van Rijthoven is a very good player, but I think it's still too early for him.
On the other hand, Alcaraz is clearly ready for big things and he will be a much tougher opponent for Djokovic.
As for the other results, I'm surprised how easily Gauff lost to Anisimov today.
I expected much more from her.
Can't wait to see the match between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas.
I'm sure we'll see some exciting tennis
What van Rijthoven has shown is underestimated by many people, I think. It's not like he had a good day and beat a good player. He has knocked home at least 5 players from the top 20 since the Rosmalen tournament. And in Rosmalen, he wiped Medvedev off the track, who had no chance against him. If you are so good that you can leave Medvedev without a chance, then you could also beat Djokovic, right? Although you cannot compare Djokovic with Medvedev. Van Rijthoven can also feel the tension and then he can lose without a chance. In any case, it is a game to look forward to.
The bookies don't agree as Djokovic is the big favorite to win with an odd of 1.06. Van Rijthoven is in form and beat some top players at the Rosmalen tournament, but winning against Djokovic will be a too big hurdle I think. However, I do think that Van Rijthoven stands a chance to win a set, so I placed a small bet on over 3.5 sets @2.5.
I have Norrie to reach SF at 8,50 odds - placed it before the tournament began. Looks like it will be close - it will probably be him vs Goffin for that SF spot.
I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
If i new it was 8.50 on Norrie to reach the semis i would have thrown some of my money on it. Norrie plays amazing and just destroyed Johnson yesterday and with how the home crowd is pushing him i really see him at the very top of the tournament. Goffin finally after such a long time playing on a good level
Man, results went the complete opposite of my accas, but that's what you get deciding the bookies got the favourites wrong. Humbert was the disappointment for me, won first set with a series of awesome serves, just as he did in Round2, and then for some reason gave it all away in 2nd set, fought back in 3rd to no avail, bladibla. Wasted my Friday watching a loss instead of getting some early work done for next week.
Yeah, after a couple of days of upsets, think yesterday largely went as scripted. I only have one outright riding here: Tsitsipas to reach final so I would have hedged on Kyrgios but he's not enough odds for me to consider. Maybe live.
Maybe we will have to reconsider Alcaraz, I watched him today and he played very good. I guess he was just so young that he did not have a chance to play on grass before. Lost my bet today but after this match I don't think I will be betting against him on any surface.
Yeah, after a couple of days of upsets, think yesterday largely went as scripted. I only have one outright riding here: Tsitsipas to reach final so I would have hedged on Kyrgios but he's not enough odds for me to consider. Maybe live.
So Novak Djokovic is playing another good game against Kecmanovic. He won the first set by class, 6-0 and the 2nd set is in progress with 4-3 in favor of Djokovic.
I have a gut feeling, that he will win the title though he may not be in his best of forms like in previous years. Whom you people consider favorites ?
I have a gut feeling, that he will win the title though he may not be in his best of forms like in previous years. Whom you people consider favorites ?
Novak Djokovic is the main favorite to win the title and with how he his playing i dont see anyone coming close to him at all.
Nadal is looking really bad,Alcaraz isnt so good on grass. Berrettini due to covid is out so i honestly dont see anyone beating him.
I dont know if we watched the same match man. Nadal was really really bad and made so many unforced errors. If there was someone slightly better then Berankis he would have won against Nadal pretty easily. I have watched him during this tournament and he dosent look even close to the level that Djokovic is on
Yea but nobody is going to have an easy game against Nadal. Being one of the top players
he isnt there for nothing, he can 99% of the time lift his game to get the job done.
I have Norrie to reach SF at 8,50 odds - placed it before the tournament began. Looks like it will be close - it will probably be him vs Goffin for that SF spot.
I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
My biggest surprise is maybe Alcaraz, really did not expect him to do well on grass, but it seems like he is better player with each passing day and now I consider him as legit contender for the title.I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
Match of the day, or match of the tournament so far is Kyrgios - Tsitsipas later today and my money is on crazy
Just hope Kyrgios will be able to concentrate on the game and not on the some beef with the crowd or ref. Over games/sets also looks like a great bet. These 2 never finished a match in straight sets.Yea Alcaraz is improving with every match here at Wimbledon. His confidence
and belief is high and he thrives on those.
Ah Kyrgios v Tsitsipas is a match I definitely wont be betting on but I will try and
watch it for the voyeurism of it. I pity the chair umpire for this one, both can be whiney.
I will be a spectacle anyway
I have Norrie to reach SF at 8,50 odds - placed it before the tournament began. Looks like it will be close - it will probably be him vs Goffin for that SF spot.
I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
My biggest surprise is maybe Alcaraz, really did not expect him to do well on grass, but it seems like he is better player with each passing day and now I consider him as legit contender for the title.I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
Match of the day, or match of the tournament so far is Kyrgios - Tsitsipas later today and my money is on crazy
Just hope Kyrgios will be able to concentrate on the game and not on the some beef with the crowd or ref. Over games/sets also looks like a great bet. These 2 never finished a match in straight sets. 
I have Norrie to reach SF at 8,50 odds - placed it before the tournament began. Looks like it will be close - it will probably be him vs Goffin for that SF spot.
I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
I have to say that Goffin does look really good so far - and so does Alcaraz. Tommy Paul however is the biggest surprise to me so far and he's playing Norrie next.
So Novak Djokovic is playing another good game against Kecmanovic. He won the first set by class, 6-0 and the 2nd set is in progress with 4-3 in favor of Djokovic.
I have a gut feeling, that he will win the title though he may not be in his best of forms like in previous years. Whom you people consider favorites ?
I have a gut feeling, that he will win the title though he may not be in his best of forms like in previous years. Whom you people consider favorites ?
Novak Djokovic is the main favorite to win the title and with how he his playing i dont see anyone coming close to him at all.
Nadal is looking really bad,Alcaraz isnt so good on grass. Berrettini due to covid is out so i honestly dont see anyone beating him.
True, he did played pretty well in a match against a good grass player in Otte. So this kid has a lot of surprises for us? So he proves he can play clay at the same time be very strong at the grass.
Gasquest vs van de Zandschulp, the French man never ceases to amaze us, I will be betting on the handicap +4.5 on him.
Outright favorite is still Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz and then Kyrgios.
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