Olympic Day 1 Thread

[The Special Juan]

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Midday
Centre Court: Berdych v Darcis then S.Williams v Jankovic then Federer v Falla then Keothavong v Wozniacki

Court 1: Tipsarevic v Nalbandian then Stosur v Suarez Navarro then Kvitova v Bondarenko then Dodig v Del Potro

11:30 Start (Singles)
Court 2: Clijsters v Vinci then Isner v Rochus then Li v Hantuchova then Melzer/Paya v Murray/Murray

Court 7: Paszek v Cornet then Benneteau v Youzhny then Peng/Zheng v Cornet/Mladenovic then Nalbandian/Schwank v Llodra/Tsonga

Court 11: Petzschner v Lacko then Cirstea v Pennetta then Kubot v Dimitrov then Cetkovska/Safarova v Vinci/Errani

Court 12: Hsieh v Peng then Lu v Jaziri then Bogomolov v Berlocq then Kerber/Lisicki v Robson/Watson then Llagostera Vives/Martinez Sanchez v Dellacqua/Stosur

Court 13: Giraldo v Harrison then Arvidsson/Zvonareva then Istomin v Verdasco then Bryan/Bryan v Bellucci/Sa then Fleming/Hutchins v Benneteau/Gasquet

Court 16: Jan-Ignacik/Rosolska v Kirilenko/Petrova then Pironkova v Cibulkova then Schiavone v Zakapolova then Ungur v Muller

Court 17: Voskoboeva/Shvedova v Dubois/Wozniak then Barthel v Radwanska then Medina Garrigues v Wickmayer then Granollers/Lopez v Erlich/Ram

Court 18: McHale v Ivanovic then Troicki v Almagro Szavay v Baltacha then Simon v Kukushkin then Isner/Roddick v Melo/Soares

Court 19: Gajdosova/Rodionova v Makarova/Vesnina then Seppi v Young then Chakarvahti/Mirza v Chuang/Hsieh

[carrieg4]

2nd set TB

[bogbrush]

For f**k's sake Fed - sort it!!

Hasn't Fed won enough? I can understand why people have no scruples being run by dictators and absolute Monarchs. Why does Fed have to win everthing to give you and others satisfaction?

I'd take being governed by the most skilful over a democracy of the mediocre, any day.

Fedssimply the best player to watch so I want to see him win everything.

Anyway, don't worry, he'll retire in 5 or 6 years.

[carrieg4]

6-6 in the TB.

[time please]

I hate tiebreaks - the penalty shootouts of the tennis world!

C'mon boys!

[The Special Juan]

Drat. I'll be away out again then!!

[carrieg4]

Into a 3rd set

[time please]

oh no!

(Have to get ready now for supper with non sporty friends - feeling very, very anti social and wondering why I thought this would be a good idea this weekend)

Good luck boys

[carrieg4]

Murrays 2-0 up in the 3rd.

[carrieg4]

It was Melzer that got broken!

[The Special Juan]

Yes! What a boost to break Melzer.

On another side note, I didn't know Murray Sr was left handed. What a good combo.

[break_in_the_fifth]

Anne's doing well in her match.

[carrieg4]

Back on serve - Jamie got broken

[carrieg4]

Blimey, did not expect Anne Keothavong to take a set off Caroline Wozniaki. Good going.

[break_in_the_fifth]

I was hoping she could go one further. To her credit she's kept her level up from what I can tell having missed the beginning.

[The Special Juan]

Ugh Jamie is not playing well in the 3rd.

[Guest]

For f**k's sake Fed - sort it!!

Hasn't Fed won enough? I can understand why people have no scruples being run by dictators and absolute Monarchs. Why does Fed have to win everthing to give you and others satisfaction?

I'd take being governed by the most skilful over a democracy of the mediocre, any day.

Fedssimply the best player to watch so I want to see him win everything.

Anyway, don't worry, he'll retire in 5 or 6 years.

But why swear at Federer:"For f**k's sake Fed" , Federer is either good enough to win or he isn't.

[maestegmafia]

Keothavong is giving Wozniacki a very tough opening draw...

[break_in_the_fifth]

There's something alluring about wozniacki today.

[carrieg4]

All over for the Murrays in the doubles

[Danny_1982]

There's something alluring about wozniacki today.

I always think there's something alluring about her. Was it last years US open when she was in that black dress? She looked gorgeous!

Murray's are out. Jamie's serve fell apart in the final set.

[break_in_the_fifth]

Wozniacki serving for the match

[break_in_the_fifth]

There's something alluring about wozniacki today.

I always think there's something alluring about her. Was it last years US open when she was in that black dress? She looked gorgeous!

Murray's are out. Jamie's serve fell apart in the final set.

I don't usually find her that attractive. I guess she's got a nice dress today as well though her face isn't looking as pretty as it could. I guess maybe it's one of those intangible things like her manner. Perhaps she's always like this as I don't watch her.

[The Special Juan]

Jamie

Never mind, at least he has a major

[carrieg4]

Jamie

Never mind, at least he has a major

[Danny_1982]

There's something alluring about wozniacki today.

I always think there's something alluring about her. Was it last years US open when she was in that black dress? She looked gorgeous!

Murray's are out. Jamie's serve fell apart in the final set.

I don't usually find her that attractive. I guess she's got a nice dress today as well though her face isn't looking as pretty as it could. I guess maybe it's one of those intangible things like her manner. Perhaps she's always like this as I don't watch her.

Don't get me wrong, she's no Kirilenko.

But she's attractive and I've always thought she seems good fun and bubbly.

[Guest]

How good is Jamie Murray? Was he chosen to represent Britain in the Olympics on merit?

Contrast that to reigning Olympic champions, or reigning World No. 1's in their event, who weren't chosen at all for their respective events.

[The Special Juan]

I've seen Jamie Murray a few times and I can safely say I've never seen him play as badly as that before. I think he was having problems with the sun right at the end though but that's no real excuse. Can't see Melzer and Peya winning the gold somehow.

[carrieg4]

Yep, Murray snr normally plays way better than that. His serve went all to h£ll in the final set.

DP serving for first set against Dodig.

[The Special Juan]

Who's got DelPo in their quarter? Potentially tricky quarter final there. DelPo's fitness might not be there yet but shorter matches and fewer rounds should mean he'll get to the final stages.

[carrieg4]

Who's got DelPo in their quarter? Potentially tricky quarter final there. DelPo's fitness might not be there yet but shorter matches and fewer rounds should mean he'll get to the final stages.

He's in Ferrers quarter. TBH I'm not sure if he is playing well, Dodig is playing badly or a combination. Not looking like he will give the top players too hard a time, early days though.

[laverfan]

Ferrer v Del Potro is the quarter final. Seppi is a tough one for Del Potro, followed by Dimitrov (most likely).

[The Special Juan]

Thanks. Ferrer v Del Potro Round 2 will be interesting if it happens. Tough draw for DelPo but I think he can manage that.

[carrieg4]

Pretty nice shot down the line from DP in that last game. 4-1 in the second set.

[The Special Juan]

Watson and Robson have taken the 1st set 6-1 v Lisicki and Kerber (I think. It's not very clear). Fleming and Hutchins down 1 set to Benneteau/Gasquet.

[carrieg4]

and in that order.

[The Special Juan]

Watson and Robson lose the 2nd set 6-4 after twice being a break up. I'm cursing everyone today.

[The Special Juan]

They get another break then give it away.

[lydian]

There's something alluring about wozniacki today.

I always think there's something alluring about her. Was it last years US open when she was in that black dress? She looked gorgeous!

Murray's are out. Jamie's serve fell apart in the final set.

Wozniacki has a very nice curvy figure, it can't be denied, lol.

Fed did enough to get through, still think he has the easiet draw of top 3, Benneteau won't cause him problems this time.

Murray Snr wasn't great, I wonder if he feels the pressure too much playing with his brother. He seems to been going backwards in th game for a wee while though, personally I think he's lost his mojo for the sport...time to become Andy's agent.

[The Special Juan]

And they get beat. It's like Wimbledon Day 1 all over again.

[Guest]

I would say Lisicki and Kerber are currently superior players to Watson and Laura. The surprise was Watson & Laura winning the first set ... and winning it 6-1.

However as you mention they did get themselves into potentially winning situations (which is the hard work), but were unable to see the match out.

[time please]

For f**k's sake Fed - sort it!!

Hasn't Fed won enough? I can understand why people have no scruples being run by dictators and absolute Monarchs. Why does Fed have to win everthing to give you and others satisfaction?

I'd take being governed by the most skilful over a democracy of the mediocre, any day.

Fedssimply the best player to watch so I want to see him win everything.

Anyway, don't worry, he'll retire in 5 or 6 years.

But why swear at Federer:"For f**k's sake Fed" , Federer is either good enough to win or he isn't.

Well as I said before, bit of an over reaction Nore. Just my tense and over excited reaction to a phase of play - don't you ever do that in your house? Perhaps I shouldn't have shared here?

Really sorry if I have offended anyone, but I think you are all a lot of wimps if I have (note to Nore - joke!)

Gutted for the Murray brothers.

[ryan86]

A question we wondered whilst watching the doubles tonight.

Say I'm about to serve for the match when unfortunately my partner slips and breaks his leg. Can I continue to try and serve out for the match with my partner off the court?

[Guest]

... Well as I said before, bit of an over reaction Nore. Just my tense and over excited reaction to a phase of play ...

If you check back through the posts you will note that I had taken Emancipators lead to defuse the situation. But then the matter was taken up again.

Anyway you are now complaining that I over-reacted to your over-reaction :something goes here:

Anyway here is the current medal table ... Britain is targeting fourth:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/medals/countries

[Guest]

A question we wondered whilst watching the doubles tonight.

Say I'm about to serve for the match when unfortunately my partner slips and breaks his leg. Can I continue to try and serve out for the match with my partner off the court?

You heartless buggeroo. I would phone the ambulance!

Even if you won you wouldn't be able to compete in the next round.

[Danny_1982]

Interesting comment from McEnroe on the BBC Olympic highlights program... He said:

"Murray's performance against Federer in the Wimbledon final is the best he's ever played, and he still didn't win."

Best he's ever played? Really? Don't get me wrong he played well, but I'm actually a bit staggered by that comment. I don't even think its the best he's played this year! I though his Djokovic performance in Australia was better.

Anyone agree with Mac, or like me think he's way off the mark?

[time please]

... Well as I said before, bit of an over reaction Nore. Just my tense and over excited reaction to a phase of play ...

If you check back through the posts you will note that I had taken Emancipators lead to defuse the situation. But then the matter was taken up again.

Anyway you are now complaining that I over-reacted to your over-reaction :something goes here:

Anyway here is the current medal table ... Britain is targeting fourth:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/medals/countries

Sorry - what? Seriously don't understand any of this Nore - sorry for being dense.

Defuse what situation???? What lead from Emancipator?

I am certainly not complaining that you over-reacted, just stating that, in my opinion of course, you are.

But carry on by all means. The irony is that I guess you are accusing me of being aggressive when it was actually done in a wry manner and with a smile and you seem to be the one that is the angrier out of the two of us.

[time please]

Interesting comment from McEnroe on the BBC Olympic highlights program... He said:

"Murray's performance against Federer in the Wimbledon final is the best he's ever played, and he still didn't win."

Best he's ever played? Really? Don't get me wrong he played well, but I'm actually a bit staggered by that comment. I don't even think its the best he's played this year! I though his Djokovic performance in Australia was better.

Anyone agree with Mac, or like me think he's way off the mark?

I love Mac, both as a player and a commentator but he is given to hyperbole - Roger is back to being the greatest (until the next major win from Nadal or Djokovic) so the comment is really more about hyping Federer's win than commenting dispassionately about Murray's performance.

I actually think it was a more mature performance by Murray at Wimbledon because he played consistently well through the 4 sets and he stepped up the aggression very well really dictating play until Fed got into his stride. At AO, he let the win slip through his fingers when he went mental walkabouts in the 4th when he had the momentum.

[bogbrush]

It was one of his best - certainly his best by far in a final - but not his best performance overall. The 1st serve went missing in that crucial late 2nd / 3rd set period.

Agree, John is terribly prone to hyperbole. Not quite on the Wilander level, but bad enough. Funnily enough, if you want steady consistent observation try Boris.

[bogbrush]

Just watched the Fed match and he was great up to match point, quite unlucky for a period, then really got uptight and had a few poor games.

Still, that's him played into the event anyway. Benny next, who will be up for it, and if he gets past him I'm looking at Big John as a threat, all "USA'd" up and going for it.

[invisiblecoolers]

Stuck in Canada with no screening of tennis and just to dodgy Olympics website for scores.

Fed looking ok?

BB which part of Canada? I am from Toronto

Niether I could see the match, looks like Fella gave Fed some scare.

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