Wimbledon, Day 8, 7 July, Order of Play

[tented]

CENTRE COURT - 1:00 PM

Women's Singles
1. Maria Sharapova (RUS) [4] v Coco Vandeweghe (USA)

Women's Singles
2. Serena Williams (USA) [1] v Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [23]

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NO. 1 COURT - 1:00 PM

Men's Singles
1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] vs Kevin Anderson (RSA) [14] — To Finish 6-7(6), 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4

Women's Singles
2. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) [15] v Garbine Muguruza (ESP) [20]

Women's Singles
3. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [13] v Madison Keys (USA) [21]

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NO. 2 COURT - 11:45 AM

Mixed Doubles
1. Artem Sitak (NZL) / Anastasia Rodionova (AUS) v Leander Paes (IND) [7] / Martina Hingis (SUI) [7]

Not Before: 1:30 PM

Men's Doubles
2. Alexander Peya (AUT) [8] / Bruno Soares (BRA) [8] v Jamie Murray (GBR) [13] / John Peers (AUS) [13]

Mixed Doubles
4. Marin Draganja (CRO) / Ana Konjuh (CRO) v Bruno Soares (BRA) [2] / Sania Mirza (IND) [2]

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NO. 3 COURT - 11:45 AM

1. Joakim Nystrom (SWE) / Mikael Pernfors (SWE) v Richard Leach (USA) / Patrick McEnroe (USA)

Men's Invitation Doubles
2. Greg Rusedski (GBR) / Fabrice Santoro (FRA) v Richard Krajicek (NED) / Mark Petchey (GBR)

Men's Doubles
3. Jean-Julien Rojer (NED) [4] / Horia Tecau (ROU) [4] v Marcin Matkowski (POL) [7] / Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) [7]

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COURT 12 - 11:45AM

Women's Invitation Doubles
1. Magdalena Maleeva (BUL) / Rennae Stubbs (AUS) v Jana Novotna (CZE) / Barbara Schett (AUT)

2. Andrew Castle (GBR) / Jeff Tarango (USA) v Jacco Eltingh (NED) / Paul Haarhuis (NED)

Men's Invitation Doubles
3. Jamie Delgado (GBR) / Thomas Enqvist (SWE) v Goran Ivanisevic (CRO) / Ivan Ljubicic (CRO)

Mixed Doubles
4. Alexander Peya (AUT) [5] / Timea Babos (HUN) [5] v Oliver Marach (AUT) / Olga Savchuk (UKR)

Men's Invitation Doubles
5. Justin Gimelstob (USA) / Ross Hutchins (GBR) v Jonas Bjorkman (SWE) [2] / Thomas Johansson (SWE) [2]

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TO BE ARRANGED 1 - Not Before: 4:00 PM

Men's Doubles
1. Bob Bryan (USA) [1] / Mike Bryan (USA) [1] v Rohan Bopanna (IND) [9] / Florin Mergea (ROU) [9]

Men's Doubles
2. Jonathan Erlich (ISR) / Philipp Petzschner (GER) v Ivan Dodig (CRO) [2] / Marcelo Melo (BRA) [2]

Mixed Doubles
3. Juan-Sebastian Cabal (COL) [9] / Cara Black (ZIM) [9] v Daniel Nestor (CAN) [8] / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) [8]

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

champion the wonder goose.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Among all the Men's matches today, I think the most exciting one is Nole vs. Kevin. :snicker
I am surprised that they put it as the first one. For some reason, which I have not figured out yet, all the grandslams tend to put the continuation matches as the second item on the agenda in the same court (probably because, they want to give him a good night's sleep).

Kevin can get refreshed (assuming he could actually sleep tonight) and find a new start. He also has another advantage, being the first server in the last set which does not admit a TB. There is psychologically less pressure while serving as you are never trailing.

Let us see whether he can make Bodo come true. Unlike Tignor's predictions which are curses, Bodo's predictions might come true.lot

 

[nehmeth]

This is pretty terrible... shades of the Murray semifinal at RG. I still think they should have moved it over to Centre Court and gotten it done last night. Well, the round of 16 with Anderson continues.

 

[Moxie]

This is pretty terrible... shades of the Murray semifinal at RG. I still think they should have moved it over to Centre Court and gotten it done last night. Well, the round of 16 with Anderson continues.

We've made all the arguments why they didn't do it differently, but I empathize with you. Be comforted that all signs point to Nole pulling it out tomorrow, and being rested enough for the ongoing. At least he doesn't see Roger or Andy until Sunday. :snicker

 

[BIG3]

Fortunately it is R4 only. Novak's final match record after 5 sets semi were terrible.

 

[August]

I am surprised that they put it as the first one. For some reason, which I have not figured out yet, all the grandslams tend to put the continuation matches as the second item on the agenda in the same court (probably because, they want to give him a good night's sleep).

Maybe it's first because 1pm is quite late a start, I think it's 11am at other slams.

 

[Carol]

I don't see any inconvenient or any advantage for both players to play today just one set. Both are rested, same conditions and who plays (serve/return) better will be the winner.
I can't wait to see what Garbine is going to do

 

[Kirijax]

Anderson holds to start it off.

 

[Kirijax]

Anderson holds after a deuce game. Leads 2-1 on serve.

Anderson has two break points at 15-40 but Djokovic save the game. 2-all.

 

[bajana]

I am surprised that they put it as the first one. For some reason, which I have not figured out yet, all the grandslams tend to put the continuation matches as the second item on the agenda in the same court (probably because, they want to give him a good night's sleep).

Maybe it's first because 1pm is quite late a start, I think it's 11am at other slams.

I remember reading quite a while back that here was a stipulated "not less than" time between postponement and restart... that's why, with most courts starting at 11 am, the resumed matches are usually on 2nd, and in fact, often on the OOP, you'll see the additional note "not before 12 noon, or 12.30, or 1 pm) ... I guess in case there's a walkover for the first scheduled match. (e.g. Cilic/Isner resumption) - and it applies to regular tournaments as well, not just slams

Since No. 1 Wimby court starts at 1 pm, I believe in interval required would have been met.

 

[Kirijax]

Anderson is holding with ease. Djokovic is struggling to hold and already yelling at whatever. 4-3 Anderson.

 

[isabelle]

If Nole loses, it'l be a big upset for him

 

[Fiero425]

BREAK for NOLE! :angel: :clap - Let's hold and get out of here!

 

[Kirijax]

BREAK for NOLE!

Disaster for Anderson. He was doing so well and then crumbles. Gotta break here or its bye bye.

 

[isabelle]

Happy for Nole, he's a real champ. C'mon Nole

 

[bajana]

BREAK for NOLE!

Disaster for Anderson. He was doing so well and then crumbles. Gotta break here or its bye bye.

Anderson is one of the biggest chokers on tour... he wuould've had to have won this in 3

 

[bajana]

What he should do is treat the next few points like they're TB points.. lol even though he doesn't get to serve

 

[Kirijax]

Djokovic does it! Takes it 7-5 to move on to face Cilic in the quarterfinals.

 

[bajana]

NID - may Anderson's child never have to depend of him holding his nerve to save his/her life