2022 Men's Wimbledon Championships

[MargaretMcAleer]

Everyone is boring except Nadal.

Please I am not that blind sided, there a lot of good players in the ATP

 

[Moxie]

What a point there to break again!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I wish Darren Cahill would commentate on all the mens matches, I understand that is highly unlikely,he is such a professional, his insight into to the players is second to none.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa? honestly?serving for the match...broken

 

[Moxie]

Heart in throat there! Longest rally of the match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Crap Rafa you were up 5-2 in the t/break now 6all get it together, this match should be over by now

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay You got it together, Rafa

 

[Moxie]

Well, he took the scenic route to the end of that set, but still got finished in the daylight.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well, he took the scenic route to the end of that set, but still got finished in the daylight.

There was a silver lining at least lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Moxie,

If you are around I forgot to say Darren Cahill thought Rafa was rushing his game, a bit, towards the end, trying to win before their closed the roof.

 

[Front242]

He's missed some chances, but there is a huge difference in class and experience at this level.

I gave up watching but see he acquitted himself much better in set 3. He's often a slow starter (lost the first set to Gasquet, for example) and you can't afford a slow start against the top players. Experience I agree but if you watched some of the highlights of him I posted a week or so ago you can see what he's capable of so I don't agree on the huge difference in class.

 

[Carol]

You can tell they are good friends

 

[Moxie]

Moxie,

If you are around I forgot to say Darren Cahill thought Rafa was rushing his game, a bit, towards the end, trying to win before their closed the roof.

I had Darren Cahill's commentary as well, and I agree with him. I also agreed with him when he said, "I never thought I'd say this, but I think Rafa should slow things down." He made himself uncomfortable and was pushing it a bit. Well, he still got it done in 3. And before they closed the roof.

 

[Moxie]

I gave up watching but see he acquitted himself much better in set 3. He's often a slow starter (lost the first set to Gasquet, for example) and you can't afford a slow start against the top players. Experience I agree but if you watched some of the highlights of him I posted a week or so ago you can see what he's capable of so I don't agree on the huge difference in class.

I said that in part because I knew you wouldn't agree, but I think you're wrong. Van de Zandsculp is a decent player, but as much as it may bother you, Rafa has 2 Wimbledon titles. There IS a class difference. Players like VDZ can look very good against lesser lights. I'm not saying he's not a really good player, either. But there is a difference between him and an ATG. You have to get over not thinking that Nadal is good on grass. In fact, he has often been great on it.

 

[Moxie]

Is that necessarily better or worse as long as Nadal gets there?

Tennis fans are like Goldilocks, constantly searching for the just right mix of being tested before a final for their fave; "too much" or "too little" both have their pitfalls per all the armchair quarterbacks.

I get what you're saying, but what I'm saying is that if Kyrgios gets to Nadal on Friday, I think that's a tough match. I didn't automatically put Rafa in the final.

 

[tented]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am going to watch the mens doubles final and use this post
Aussie doubles team are the r/u at the AO this year to Nick K/Thanasi K

M.Eben/M.Purcell (14) vs N.Maktic/M.Pavic (2)

First set went to a /breaker which the Aussies won 76(5). It was a tough first set, both teams held their serves with ease, though had trouble making inroads on their opponents service games.Pavic has a broken bone in his right hand,what a warrior, though to date it does not seem to bother him.

 

[tented]

I am going to watch the mens doubles final and use this post
Aussie doubles team are the r/u at the AO this year to Nick K/Thanasi K

M.Eben/M.Purcell (14) vs N.Maktic/M.Pavic (2)

The Aussies win the first set in a tiebreak.

Brad Gilbert just said Pavic has a broken bone in his right wrist, but decided to play anyway. Ouch!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Aussies win the first set in a tiebreak.

Brad Gilbert just said Pavic has a broken bone in his right wrist, but decided to play anyway. Ouch!

Correct though at present it doesnt seem to bother him

 

[tented]

Correct though at present it doesnt seem to bother him

It has forced him to hit a one-handed BH, so the Aussies keep serving to his BH.