Wimbledon Day 8

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Tennis fans what a treat for the day.

Murray v Gasquet
Nadal v Del Potro
Federer v Youzhny
Djokovic v Llodra

Where is the banana skin?? I think Llodra could upset 2011's Iron Man Novak Djokovic given that he has been serving well all championship and has a solid net game.

Also the side dish of today's play is
Kubot v Lopez
Fish v Berdych
Ferrer v Tsonga
Malisse v Tomic

Tsonga through in straight sets, he'll play Federer (probably) in the QFs

Federer 4-2 up in the 4th. Youzhny needs something special. Tiebreaker for Nadal and Delpo.

I'm going to get blasted for the next paragraph but I'll put it out there anyway. Nadal made a big deal of his injury throughout the match, so anyone watching it was well aware of his problems. Therefore, him denying it in the press conference didn't really do anything to convince anyone that he was not injured, but what it did do was enhance his reputation as a good sportsman. It was a win win ploy, effectively. It's not only Nadal that annoys me in regards to the constant state of being injured; Murray tends to do this as well.

Chazfazzer wrote:I'm going to get blasted for the next paragraph but I'll put it out there anyway. Nadal made a big deal of his injury throughout the match, so anyone watching it was well aware of his problems. Therefore, him denying it in the press conference didn't really do anything to convince anyone that he was not injured, but what it did do was enhance his reputation as a good sportsman. It was a win win ploy, effectively. It's not only Nadal that annoys me in regards to the constant state of being injured; Murray tends to do this as well.

Unless you can give examples you will get blasted.

Can we have some?

When does Murray do this?

So when you say Nadal made a big 'deal' can you define this exactly because you have seemed to have picked the wrong match to give an example of Nadal blaming injury.

Rafa really is quick around the court, its great to watch

'Unless you can give examples you will get blasted.

Can we have some?'

Of what? If you're talking about Murray then the whole French Open would be a prime example.

This thread has gotton seriously pathetic now.

Chazfazzer wrote:'Unless you can give examples you will get blasted.

Can we have some?'

Of what? If you're talking about Murray then the whole French Open would be a prime example.

The French Open?

When scans confirmed A legit injury?



Appalling use of facts in an opinion.

Nadal seals the 3rd. Roger homing in on the match. 5-3 up in the 4th. Pressure for Youzhny.

nadal shows his resilience..in fact he could lose in straight..close match

2-1 to Nadal now, i still think that there is a twist to come. I honestly believed that Del Potro would beat Nadal today.

eirebilly wrote:Rafa really is quick around the court, its great to watch

I wouldn't call it great after what we've seen in the first set..

It's too close to call eirebilly !

(bites nails and hides behind the settee)

Its been a cracking match yummy, really enjoying it.

2 match points come and go for Federer.

Another match point for Federer and.....he takes it. Federer wins it in 4.

Federer through in four! Plays Tsonga in the next round

Delpo is not folding or holding back. He is still going for it.

Come On DP


Who fancies Andy's chances v Lopez ?

I one and the other

Murray will be fine if he returns well

Let's debate that in a while. Still enjoying this match to talk about the 'prospects' Delpo is showing serious mental fortitude.

Second serve there by Delpo 105mph!!!

Nadal breaks the Delpo serve for the first time. Shows how brilliantly Delpo has been serving.

Delpo asking about the light. Hmmmmm. I won't say anything, but if you don't ask you don't get.

Delpo has done everything. Kick Nadals bottles over and then move his chair!! I can't think anymore he can do. Nadal leads 4-2.

Delpo holds and is certainly still in it. What a big service game at 4-3 it is for Nadal.

Nadal's down the line forehand that broke Del Potro was ridiculously good.

Bad i had to post this as my first post,

winning ugly, this seems to be a tactic that nadal is very happy to play, i didnt play sport at an well an international level but i did play sport for 20 years of my life. i admire nadal for his never give up attitude but faking injury ?? thats below the belt.

this is what that never allows me to warm up to him, the line calls today were appalling.

well all that counts is the name on the cup these days.

yummymummy wrote:Come On DP


Who fancies Andy's chances v Lopez ?

I one and the other

yummy Andy has a 4-0 h2h against him for starters which might help

Welcome to the forum pathi.

Enjoy the debates

Nadal to serve out for the match. The match nearing the 4 hour mark.

parthi wrote:Bad i had to post this as my first post,

winning ugly, this seems to be a tactic that nadal is very happy to play, i didnt play sport at an well an international level but i did play sport for 20 years of my life. i admire nadal for his never give up attitude but faking injury ?? thats below the belt.

this is what that never allows me to warm up to him, the line calls today were appalling.

well all that counts is the name on the cup these days.

i'm afraid you picked the wrong forum to criticise nadal..

It is also good to see Centre Court still packed during a match without a Brit in it. Kudos to the fans.

I don't mind players being criticised in terms of opinion, but if your going to make allegations at least have the proof to back it up.

Nadal has won in 4. Shall be interesting to see what he has left in the tank come Wednesday.

legendkillar wrote:Nadal has won in 4. Shall be interesting to see what he has left in the tank come Wednesday.

Hope the foot injury doesn't hamper him

well done nadel see you in the final

[quote="legendkillar"]I don't mind players being criticised in terms of opinion, but if your going to make allegations at least have the proof to back it up.[/quote]



we only praise and sing here?, i'm all up for it, for the right reasons but what he did on the start of the tiebreak for the first set is ugly

even a shin bone pain is hell when you are just running, if you had something on your heel, that too on the bone its a show stopper, that is what he suggested he had and it was there for the all to see what more proof do you need a DR certificate?

legendkillar wrote:Nadal has won in 4. Shall be interesting to see what he has left in the tank come Wednesday.

Are you kidding?

parthi wrote:

legendkillar wrote:I don't mind players being criticised in terms of opinion, but if your going to make allegations at least have the proof to back it up.

we only praise and sing here?, i'm all up for it, for the right reasons but what he did on the start of the tiebreak for the first set is ugly

even a shin bone pain is hell when you are just running, if you had something on your heel, that too on the bone its a show stopper, that is what he suggested he had and it was there for the all to see what more proof do you need a DR certificate?

So I take it you missed the part it was confirmed by the trainer he had to have a shot of lidocaine? An anaesthetic to numb the pain. So again there is proof it was legit.

And parthi did we see the doctor saying that Nadal was fine and telling him to get on with it? No and he is a medical expert unlike (I am presuming) yourself or Tenez. And like I said earlier del Potro warmly congratulated Nadal putting an arm around him. He wasn't offended in any way and he has more reason to be offended than anyone but obviously recognises the injury was genuine.

gallery play wrote:

legendkillar wrote:Nadal has won in 4. Shall be interesting to see what he has left in the tank come Wednesday.

Are you kidding?

It was a question. Don't see why it's an inconcievabe one.

CaledonianCraig wrote:.. but obviously recognises the injury was genuine.

denial denial denial denial..

A genuine injury would have cost him the match, let's be real here

CaledonianCraig wrote:He wasn't offended in any way and he has more reason to be offended than anyone but obviously recognises the injury was genuine.

He told you that did he?

Isn't it possible he just didn't want to appear a bad loser and therefore did the "classy" thing?

nadal is fine next 2 matches are easy

Delpo did seem to be annoyed when the MTO was called, and was entitled to due to the legality, but the decision fell with the chair umpire.

i'm amazed with the response here, Dr relies on your feedback to access what will Nadal say i'm only faking it?

what do you expect from Delporto throw a tantrum at the net after getting defeated?

gallery play wrote:

CaledonianCraig wrote:.. but obviously recognises the injury was genuine.

denial denial denial denial..

A genuine injury would have cost him the match, let's be real here

How do you come to that conclusion? I have seen many players come through matches carrying 'genuine' injuries such as Murray in Roland Garros. A player doesn't need to be stretchered off the court writhing in agony for it to be quantified as genuine. And I see you care not to address the doctor's opinion who had to give Nadal pain killers. Also I will ask you again why was del Potro not fuming at the end? He warmly embraced Rafa - not a reaction you'd give to someone you'd think had faked an injury. Del Potro is the only one with a right to be angry and evidently he wasn't so why not let the matter drop?

parthi wrote:i'm amazed with the response here, Dr relies on your feedback to access what will Nadal say i'm only faking it?

what do you expect from Delporto throw a tantrum at the net after getting defeated?

Yes why not? I mean he has done it in the past when upset but evidently he was not upset at all this evening so why are you?