*Official* Tennis Thread

[Lillian Thomson]

Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori are capable of beating Murray here and he's vulnerable on clay against the clay court specialists even if Nadal doesn't regain his form. I really hope Murray can boost his Grand Slam total. Not just because he's British, it just feels like his standing in the sport deserves more.

 

[MW1304]

Holy **** Djokovic.

Isn't Murray due to play Federer in a couple of rounds? Would be ****ing typical if the bloke came back and knocked Andy out.

 

[Spikey]

msd and yuj put on 250 and djokovic is out in the second round and nadal & baghdatis are on centre court. is this 2007 or something

 

[vic_orthdox]

My life is so much better having not read any of the NK hot takes from journalists, most of whom only cover tennis when the Open is on, lecturing him like an old man.

 

[DriveClub]

My life is so much better having not read any of the NK hot takes from journalists, most of whom only cover tennis when the Open is on, lecturing him like an old man.

But he's been open about being in Tennis for the money, nothing wrong with it but just disappointing from a fan's perspective.

I think Raonic has a chance here but he's at his best in grass where his serves are even more effective

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Evans 2 sets up on Tomic and totally outplaying him up to now.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Evans wins in straight sets and Tomic hardly gave a ****. Must be so frustrating watching these Aussies waste their undoubted talent if you are an Aussie.

 

[DriveClub]

Evans wins in straight sets and Tomic hardly gave a ****. Must be so frustrating watching these Aussies waste their undoubted talent if you are an Aussie.

True really disappointing, tomic has already earnt 23mil without really achieving anything so he's not arsed which is a bit f****d

 

[vcs]

Federer.

Wish I could watch this. I hope he never retires.

 

[MW1304]

Ugh he's gonna knock Murray out, can feel it.

 

[indiaholic]

Not bad for a No.17!

 

[Burgey]

Can't see him getting past Berdych in the 3rd round.

Nah man, it's Roger Federer. He will.

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[indiaholic]

All this Federer love makes me sad that David Foster Wallace is dead.

 

[vcs]

How is Murray struggling against Mischa Zverev?

 

[vcs]

Stan loses to all sorts of random players in ATP events and suddenly turns clutch as hell in Majors. Love it.

Murray two sets to one down now.

 

[Niall]

This is probably Murrays worst loss of his career if he does not pull it back, Zverev is playing excellently, but Murray is simply not doing enough with the half chances he has got so far.

 

[DriveClub]

What a win by zverev, he was mainly just serve and volleying deep beautifully but Murray didnt have any answer

 

[Niall]

Life savings on Kei or Federer to 3-0 to beat this challenger mug next round


Without doubt Murray's worst performance in years, serious questions have to be asked about what has happened him, maybe that stupid knighthood?

Suppose we should have expected it after the struggle he made out of fellow challenger mug Marchenko.

 

[indiaholic]

Incredible tennis from zverev today. Hope Fed can get through Nishikori.

 

[Spikey]

lol

Ben Rothenberg ‏@BenRothenberg 3m3 minutes ago
Last time neither Murray nor Djokovic made QFs at a Slam?

10 years ago! 2007 #AusOpen. Both lost R16, to Nadal and Federer, respectively.