2023 Men's Wimbledon Championships

[nehmeth]

Their political manoeuvrings were an attempt to do something good. So they deserve only good in return. We definitely will learn something about the youngsters. We know enough about their opponents..

Instead of affecting a government, it penalized players. Russians who weren’t allowed to play and everyone else who played and got no points.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz with his 6th BP?
Yes finally he breaks with a good smash overhead
Phew

 

[nehmeth]

Nice hold from Rune for 5-5 in the third. This is where the wheels come off for Dimitrov (usually)

 

[Kieran]

Instead of affecting a government, it penalized players. Russians who weren’t allowed to play and everyone else who played and got no points.

I didn’t say they were right to do it, but that it was an attempt to do something good. To a make a statement, no matter how futile. The ATP foolishly compounded this by removing points from the tournament, so the tyrant got to laugh at one of the revered western institutions in disarray. I have no problem with the west punishing high profile Russians to try to pressure Putin - as if he cares about anyone but himself - but the ATP were tone deaf..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz consolidates his break in the 3rd set and leads 3-1
I feel this match is now getting away from Matteo, probably lacking the match play at this level
Alcaraz with a BP and a chance for a double break
Matteo survives and holds his service game

 

[nehmeth]

Meanwhile… Rune up 5-1 in the tiebreak as Dimitrov launches shots into the atmosphere.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Meanwhile… Rune up 5-1 in the tiebreak as Dimitrov launches shots into the atmosphere.

What a surprise lol!

 

[nehmeth]

Alcaraz v. Rune Wimbledon 2023. Will be memorable if it happens. C’mon lads.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

One thing I must say with Alcaraz this is the best returning on grass I have seen, considering Matteo's 1st serve bombs, bodes well
In saying that I cant take my eyes of my handsome Italian

 

[nehmeth]

What a surprise lol!

Walking error fest. He’s settled on the amount of the check he will get. It would be nice to at least see some fight from Grigor.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Walking error fest. He’s settled on the amount of the check he will get. It would be nice to at least see some fight from Grigor.

He has never been a fighter and usually folds like a envelope in matches

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz has 2 BPs with a lob that landed on the line
Hey there was no need for that drop shot Alcaraz you should have used your fhand?
SP again for Alcaraz
Matteo BHlong
Alcaraz wins the 3rd set 63
Alcaraz leads 2 sets to 1
Matteo takes a toilet break

 

[Kieran]

Glad to see the youngsters pass the first test - now will they close it out in four?

 

[nehmeth]

Glad to see the youngsters pass the first test - now will they close it out in four?

Rune up 4-2 in the fourth after Grigor inexplicably tanked his serve.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I love watching this kid play, Alcaraz, he brings soo much on the court, and always has a smile on his face
My favorite youngster

 

[shawnbm]

Tennis IQs Connors, Borg, McEnroe, Sampras, Federer, Rafa and Novak are at the highest..I would have put Arthur Ashe IQ at that level too.

I always saw Wilander as a wily, intelligent player.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo said it is getting dark now, nice try it is just after 8pm and the roof can be closed with lights as Gerry Armstrong said earlier
Expect the roof to be closed after Matteo service game
There will be a short delay now the roof is being closed
2 games all 4th set

 

[tented]

Congrats to Rune!

Now it’s up to Alcaraz to set up the wanted QF.

 

[Jelenafan]

The Danish Angel prevails in 4 tough sets over Dimitrov. 2nd consecutive Slam quarterfinal for little Holger.

Don’t want to jinx but there is a matchup many of us want….

 

[Moxie]

They're closing the roof on CC.