2016 Wimbledon: London Sidewalk Cafe Chats

[Tennis Fan]

I don't know what else to think about Muzz........

Me either, Carol. He is confusing the heck out of me. I may have to put him down. All of that talent and still he doesn't seem to believe it.

 

[Carol]

Rafa already pulled out of Queens, so it's pretty unlikely he plays Wimbledon without any tune-ups. I wonder if he goes to Rio?

I wonder too, I know that he has that "thorn" since the Olympics 2012 but who knows what is going on in his mind. I just hope he will make the decision more with his head than his heart

 

[Carol]

Me either, Carol. He is confusing the heck out of me. I may have to put him down. All of that talent and still he doesn't seem to believe it.

Exactly, he has talent, he is smart, his game looks sometimes like he is playing the Chess but something is missing in him, his confidence? his character? who knows if he would make some changes or he would keep the same way for ever

 

[Tennis Fan]

Exactly, he has talent, he is smart, his game looks sometimes like he is playing the Chess but something is missing in him, his confidence? his character? who knows if he would make some changes or he would keep the same way for ever

That's the million dollar question. Sometimes he seems to be gathering steam and then he relapses. I thought he was going to do so well a couple of years ago, but he faltered.

Something is definitely missing and I can't figure out what. It's almost as if he doesn't truly believe that he's a part of the Big Four. They're the only ones he struggles with (besides Berdych, I think), but when he faces them he just shrinks for some reason. It's really a shame. I've always loved his game and it does remind me of a chess match. Later on Andy is going to regret not pushing through whatever it is.

 

[Carol]

That's the million dollar question. Sometimes he seems to be gathering steam and then he relapses. I thought he was going to do so well a couple of years ago, but he faltered.

Something is definitely missing and I can't figure out what. It's almost as if he doesn't truly believe that he's a part of the Big Four. They're the only ones he struggles with (besides Berdych, I think), but when he faces them he just shrinks for some reason. It's really a shame. I've always loved his game and it does remind me of a chess match. Later on Andy is going to regret not pushing through whatever it is.

Maybe we could say that he needs more 'determination' in the most crucial moments of the match like Federer has had, Rafa too (hope he still has) and Novak has and obviously it has helped them to get more achievements

 

[Tennis Fan]

Maybe we could say that he needs more 'determination' in the most crucial moments of the match like Federer has had, Rafa too (hope he still has) and Novak has and obviously it has helped them to get more achievements

Yeah, that would be nice. Maybe that's the problem. He's been lumped in the Big Four for so long, but hasn't had the results. Maybe that's That could be what's holding him back. It's sad though.

It seems like the same thing is happening with Dmitrov. He believed the hype, then couldn't deliver.

I guess what's needed is to be able to continue to work on your game, not get sidetracked, and be true to yourself. You can't worry about fulfilling other people's expectations.

I hope so too, Carol, but he's stagnating.

 

[britbox]

This is pretty funny... Ian Darke a football/boxing commentator taking over the Wimbledon microphone (tongue in cheek)...

 

[ClayDeath]

maybe Andy can make it happen at Wimbledon.

clearly it is a tough assignment.

a lot has to go right.

 

[Carol]

Uncle Toni says: "we can't confirm if Rafa will play in Wimbledon, he is still recovering of the wrist injury and we don't want endanger his participation in the Olympics Games"
It means what I was afraid before, Rafa wants anyway to play in RIO...... I hope that if he will it's because he will be completely recovered

 

[Tennis Fan]

Uncle Toni says: "we can't confirm if Rafa will play in Wimbledon, he is still recovering of the wrist injury and we don't want endanger his participation in the Olympics Games"
It means what I was afraid before, Rafa wants anyway to play in RIO...... I hope that if he will it's because he will be completely recovered

I hope so too. Health is #1 priority.

 

[Carol]

I hope so too. Health is #1 priority.

And the most incredible thing is that he wants to play singles, men doubles (with Verdasco) and mixed doubles (with Garbiñe, she says it's her big dream).
I'm ok with that but just if he is completely healthy and therefore fitted, otherwise I don't think it would be worth

 

[Tennis Fan]

And the most incredible thing is that he wants to play singles, men doubles (with Verdasco) and mixed doubles (with Garbiñe, she says it's her big dream).
I'm ok with that but just if he is completely healthy and therefore fitted, otherwise I don't think it would be worth

Same here. I'm not down with unnecessary risks.

 

[isabelle]

I can't imagine Manacor's bull in Wimbly, no use to take any risks to be beaten by Rosol or Brown he must skip the short grass season and play OG

 

[Moxie]

Not unexpected, but still sad: Rafa has just announced that he won't play Wimbledon.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nadal-to-miss-wimbledon-2016

Hopefully he gets better soon.

 

[Carol]

He wants to be ready for the OG, unfortunately it seems the OG are more important for him than the GS in spite that he already has the Golden Medal. If he is going to be completely recovered and fitted I will eat my own words but I hope that he also will be able to play the USO as well....

 

[Tennis Fan]

Health is #1 priority. I'm happy. I don't want him to take unnecessary risks...ever.

 

[britbox]

Nadal's statement on his Facebook page:

Hi everybody. I’m sad to announce that after talking to my doctors, and receiving the results of my last medical revision, I won’t be able to play at Wimbledon this year.

As you can all imagine, it’s a very tough decision, but the injury I suffered at Roland Garros needs time to heal. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to join in the pre-tournament event #TheBoodles at ‪#‎Stokepark‬ that I attended in previous years.

Thank you all for your support, especially my fans. Your kind messages mean so much to me.

 

[isabelle]

Tsonga pulled out of Queens's he could be out of Wimbly too ??

 

[britbox]

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Tommy Robredo have withdrawn from Wimbledon