Wimbledon Day 11 - Men's Semi Finals

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:36 am

First topic message reminder :

Well folks here it is. We are down to the nitty gritty. Is it a time for new hero's? Or will the old guard starve off the new breed?

Djokovic in his 5th Wimbledon semi final. Federer in his 8th.

Dimitrov and Raonic in their first Slam semi finals respectively.

If we go by the H2H we should expect another Federer and Djokovic final. However, it's a Slam and anything can happen.

I actually have the day off, so take that work! Can't wait for some stonking tennis action!

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:29 pm

All to play for...

by HM Murdock Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:30 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:He was in total control of that second set and the momentum just suddenly reversed itself.

I'm not surprised to hear that.

In 2011, this was usually the precursor to a stirring comeback.

Nowadays, not so much.

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:31 pm

The spin on that FH slice was ridiculous!

by banbrotam Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:34 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:
HM Murdoch wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:Bet somewhere HM is silently cursing.
HM has been saying for months that he thinks Djokovic's slam-winning days are probably over, so is fully expectant of a defeat either today or Sunday!

Sadly I'm at work at the moment and can only check in on the scores occasionally.

He was in total control of that second set and the momentum just suddenly reversed itself.

For me he wasn't. Dimi was terrible for around 20 minutes, i.e. the control was merely because Novak played consistent solid Tennis, but not outstanding

I'll go further and declare that I think Dimi is currently playing Tennis that no-one can live with it, i.e. if he can play at his best he wins this event

This of course is a big 'if' - been at your best for five more hours against Novak and perhaps Roger, ain't gonna be easy

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:34 pm

Why are tennis players incapable of using the word "unbelievable" properly.

Goran Ivanisevic: "... Dimitrov has to play unbelievable to beat him."

steam

by kingraf Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:35 pm

I see a lot of Nadal and Federer in Dimitrov - Very Nadal like in his defense, and ability to get away with camping on the backhand side, very Federer like in his artistry, and shotmaking. He also has a single bend forehand, which is extremely rare (understandably so, it seems to either get you 10+ slams, or you end up like Verdasco)

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:37 pm

banbrotam wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:
HM Murdoch wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:Bet somewhere HM is silently cursing.
HM has been saying for months that he thinks Djokovic's slam-winning days are probably over, so is fully expectant of a defeat either today or Sunday!

Sadly I'm at work at the moment and can only check in on the scores occasionally.

He was in total control of that second set and the momentum just suddenly reversed itself.

For me he wasn't. Dimi was terrible for around 20 minutes, i.e. the control was merely because Novak played consistent solid Tennis, but not outstanding

I'll go further and declare that I think Dimi is currently playing Tennis that no-one can live with it, i.e. if he can play at his best he wins this event

This of course is a big 'if' - been at your best for five more hours against Novak and perhaps Roger, ain't gonna be easy

That's a rather bold statement.

I will say yes the game is on Dimitrovs racquet, but also on Djokovics legs because unlike Murray he will pump a load of balls into play.

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:38 pm

kingraf wrote:I see a lot of Nadal and Federer in Dimitrov - Very Nadal like in his defense, and ability to get away with camping on the backhand side, very Federer like in his artistry, and shotmaking. He also has a single bend forehand, which is extremely rare (understandably so, it seems to either get you 10+ slams, or you end up like Verdasco)

seem to remember reading he changed his forehand relatively recently

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:42 pm

Prince Andrew in the box.

What a handshuffler!

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:47 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Prince Andrew in the box.

What a handshuffler!

Indeed. With his bucktoothed offspring eclipsed by the better looking and more talented Bouchards.

I started this match as a neutral but leaning towards wanting Dimitrov to get through. Would be great to see a Fed v Baby-Fed final.

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:48 pm

Come on Dimi, fix his ugly face boxing

Go go goooo

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:49 pm

Dimitrov misses a BP chance.

Wonder how pivotal that will be.

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:02 pm

Both players on the deck.

5-5 in the third.

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:03 pm

Too soon to say tie-break?

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:04 pm

Well Dimitrov will have to keep his nuts down for the next 10 minutes!

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:05 pm

Can we predict in this thread next scores or is that a jinx?

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:05 pm

I'm not superstitious personally but others may be?

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:06 pm

No scores jinxy mcjinx!

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:07 pm

Yeah, thats why I asked.

Anyway Dimi takes this set Smile

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:08 pm

Jahu wrote:Yeah, thats why I asked.

Anyway Dimi takes this set

Wait, is that a prediction? Or did he take it?

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:09 pm

Dimi a mini break down.

by Gerry SA Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:10 pm

Djokovic has become mentally fragile in the majors, IMO, due to the three failed attempts to beat Nadal in Paris(2012-14) and achieve his 'Holy Grail'.

Djokovic is obsessed with beating Nadal to win the French Open, and in failing to do so multiple times, he'd now doubting himself. With time the sound may get larger.

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:11 pm

Dimi down a double mini break. What a time to DF!

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:12 pm

Double fault - unacceptable in a TB

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:12 pm

Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

by CaledonianCraig Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:12 pm

Djokovic uses his experience to pull him through the tiebreaker and Djokovic is a set away from a place in the Wimbledon Final.

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:12 pm

OK - the dream is over, Djoker's match if he wins this set.

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:13 pm

Stop predicting scores!!!

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:13 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

100% agree

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:14 pm

Jahu wrote:Stop predicting scores!!!

You started it!

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:14 pm

Disaster. Sorry people...NOT Smile

by summerblues Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:15 pm

reckoner wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

100% agree

+1

by invisiblecoolers Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:15 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

+1

Djoko should have finished it in straights if not for his mini mental lapse in the mid 2nd set.

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:17 pm

Easy guys, there is always another lapse from Djoko. Hold on!

by kingraf Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:17 pm

This is going five, imo

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:20 pm

The thing is though, can you really market a guy called Grigor as an international sports star? He needs a nickname - like "G-man".

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:22 pm

2 DFs!?!

Make that 3!!

by summerblues Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:22 pm

reckoner wrote:needs a nickname - like "G-man".

I suppose baby-Fed does not quite cut it.

by Jahu Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:23 pm

Maybe he will do a Stan(islas) to Greg?

They can probably, hes good looking with a acceptable gf.

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:23 pm

Awful!

Grigor has imploded!

by CaledonianCraig Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:23 pm

Djoko breaks as Dimi loses his service action. The final slot grows nearer.

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:24 pm

Jahu wrote:Maybe he will do a Stan(islas) to Greg?

They can probably, hes good looking with a acceptable gf.

Yeah she's ok I guess.

by kingraf Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:24 pm

Dimi's nickname is Prime Time dammit! !

by invisiblecoolers Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:24 pm

I was LMAO when Banbro claimed DImitrov's game is the best of the tournament and no body could beat him, really all based on 1 set? Headscratch

that too given we all know Djoko has mental lapse in the mid of the game for a few minutes?

Dimitrov is a wasted talent.

by summerblues Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:24 pm

LOL, I want Grigor to win but in some rather sad way, it was quite hilarious.

by reckoner Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:25 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Awful!

Grigor has imploded!

Sigh. Maybe he'll break back?!

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:26 pm

reckoner wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:Awful!

Grigor has imploded!

Sigh. Maybe he'll break back?!

We need Jahu to predict a Djokovic victory!

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:28 pm

Break point Dimi!

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:29 pm

And it goes...but here's another!!

by Guest Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:30 pm

And takes it!!

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