Wimbledon Day 7.... or 8?

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Lopez v Isner is exactly what everyone thought it would be.

Well done to Murray. I was hoping for Anderson to sneak the TB.

Just read  article on Henman whining about volleying. Can I just say that actually I reckon 3 of the top 4 can all volley at his level, they just don't and don't need to as they are better in every single feasible other aspect than he could have dreamed off

Very well played Murray, he is looking good

Be intriguing to see if Djokovic comes out firing.

DirectView2 wrote:

Jahu wrote:Want Kevin to take this set, but also need to see the Korgi vs cocker spaniel

How about a cilic vs Nick Kyrigious finals?   

Haha, where is that come from? I would not mind it   

for ladies quarters if sharapova makes it, it will be 5/8 players whos lastname ends in "ova"

thats all I can say about wta

Jahu wrote:

DirectView2 wrote:

Jahu wrote:Want Kevin to take this set, but also need to see the Korgi vs cocker spaniel

How about a cilic vs Nick Kyrigious finals?   

Haha, where is that come from? I would not mind it   

From the land of pure imagination?

Great performance by Murray, very composed & efficient   

And great to see Jimmy Connors back here, now in the commentary box for Djokovic/Tsonga

More match wins at Wimbledon than any other player, so Jimbo sure knows what he's talking about .......

Come on Tsonga. You know what to do...

ChequeredJersey wrote:Just read  article on Henman whining about volleying. Can I just say that actually I reckon 3 of the top 4 can all volley at his level, they just don't and don't need to as they are better in every single feasible other aspect than he could have dreamed off

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I beg to differ.

Henman was a top volleyer and is streets ahead of the top 4 in that department.

If Tim was just a little stronger mentally, he would be a Wimbledon champion.

That was different age/style.

Tim was cute and great s/v.

Has the bad Tsonga turned up tonight?

Wake up boy.

Dimitrov through in straights.

Murray beckons.

legendkillarV2 wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:Just read  article on Henman whining about volleying. Can I just say that actually I reckon 3 of the top 4 can all volley at his level, they just don't and don't need to as they are better in every single feasible other aspect than he could have dreamed off

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I beg to differ.

Henman was a top volleyer and is streets ahead of the top 4 in that department.

If Tim was just a little stronger mentally, he would be a Wimbledon champion.

A lot stronger mentally, maybe. My memories of Tim are sheer disappointment and how often do see Rafa, Roger and Murray lose their net points?

ChequeredJersey wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:Just read  article on Henman whining about volleying. Can I just say that actually I reckon 3 of the top 4 can all volley at his level, they just don't and don't need to as they are better in every single feasible other aspect than he could have dreamed off

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I beg to differ.

Henman was a top volleyer and is streets ahead of the top 4 in that department.

If Tim was just a little stronger mentally, he would be a Wimbledon champion.

A lot stronger mentally, maybe. My memories of Tim are sheer disappointment and how often do see Rafa, Roger and Murray lose their net points?

They lose their fair share of points at the net.

How often do you see them S@V?

legendkillarV2 wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:Just read  article on Henman whining about volleying. Can I just say that actually I reckon 3 of the top 4 can all volley at his level, they just don't and don't need to as they are better in every single feasible other aspect than he could have dreamed off

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I beg to differ.

Henman was a top volleyer and is streets ahead of the top 4 in that department.

If Tim was just a little stronger mentally, he would be a Wimbledon champion.

A lot stronger mentally, maybe. My memories of Tim are sheer disappointment and how often do see Rafa, Roger and Murray lose their net points?

They lose their fair share of points at the net.

How often do you see them S@V?

Almost never but we both know that's it's a tactic that does not consistently work these days on these courts, except maybe the first few days here and at Queen's

djokovic - murray semi is going to be quite a thriller

Very good serving from Novak

ChequeredJersey wrote:

Jahu wrote:

DirectView2 wrote:

Jahu wrote:Want Kevin to take this set, but also need to see the Korgi vs cocker spaniel

How about a cilic vs Nick Kyrigious finals?   

Haha, where is that come from? I would not mind it   

From the land of pure imagination?

You should be happy at least my imagination is not stagnated.   

naxroy wrote:djokovic - murray semi is going to be quite a thriller

Cilic Murrray semi would be even bigger thriller than Cilic -Nole Quarters.

ChequeredJersey wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:Just read  article on Henman whining about volleying. Can I just say that actually I reckon 3 of the top 4 can all volley at his level, they just don't and don't need to as they are better in every single feasible other aspect than he could have dreamed off

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I beg to differ.

Henman was a top volleyer and is streets ahead of the top 4 in that department.

If Tim was just a little stronger mentally, he would be a Wimbledon champion.

A lot stronger mentally, maybe. My memories of Tim are sheer disappointment and how often do see Rafa, Roger and Murray lose their net points?

They lose their fair share of points at the net.

How often do you see them S@V?

Almost never but we both know that's it's a tactic that does not consistently work these days on these courts, except maybe the first few days here and at Queen's

On that basis I can't see then how the top 4 would be of the same quality of volleying against someone who was a very accomplished and seasoned volleyer.

Because they do still volley, just in different circumstances

But it doesn't make them volleyers in Henmans league.

The only area I would rank Federer or Nadal near Henman is probably on the overhead. Other than that, they are miles behind.

Tsonga just has nothing to trouble Djokovic.

Fair enough, I'd put Roger's stretch backhand volley and Rafa's drop volley up there too at least

looks like nole just waits till the 3-3 or 4-4 moment of the set to perform at a minimum effort

like hiding real strengh

I agree, as long as Novak keeps serving well Tsonga won't get a look in

Tsonga is just mentally beat.

HM you must be pleased with what you have seen?

JWT is growing into it. Still wont win but would be great if he can nick a break

Seriously high standard of tennis between dojokovic and tsonga!! Really impressive

Df time?

Tsonga monga gonna win from 2 set down to repeat his heroics.

Djokovic going on another walkabout. Needs to be careful.

It's like Djokovic v the crowd with the crowd playing through Tsonga. How can Novak play DC when he hates crowds against him?

Djokovic walkabout?? He is playing unreal tennis!! Tsonga playing incredible too, not much you can do if tsonga is pummelling the ball into the corners. Superb match

*hates crowds being against him.

Andrew said it nicely: everytime crowd is against Djoko, he starts fisting after every point, inviting the crowd back, that I'm here too.

Sad little earlobe   

I do hope Tsonga has the energy reserves for a 5 set scrap.

Yeah but djokovic tends to win when the crowd are against him. Remember French open against tsonga just last month

Just wanted to pick up on the comments about Henman. His volleying was excellent, particularly the backhand volley (also, do people remember his backhand smash - the best in the game!). I really do disagree with the myth that he was a bottler and would have won more if he was mentally stronger. For me, Henman was a tough match player - obviously not in the same league as Murray but Henman's number of tournaments won, and record in Davis Cup and Wimbledon shows how much of a battler he was.

For me, there was just 1 factor which stopped Henman reaching the very top and winning a slam, and that was the serve. Not consistent enough and not quite a big enough weapon to give him those important cheap points at business end of a set against the likes of Hewitt, Sampras, Agassi (and Ivanisevic!). Compare and contrast with Thomas Johansson, winner of Aus Open. I would argue that Henman was a more rounded player but Johansson had a much more potent serve.

interesting tie break, Monga gonna take it.

Come on monga.

slashermcguirk wrote:Yeah but djokovic tends to win when the crowd are against him. Remember French open against tsonga just last month

What about 7/7/13?

Tsonga nuclear.

Go go goooo

What a shot

Omg look at Djokos face. What a disgrace.

I wouldn't call Henman a bottler MrI.

2001 was unique for him to be in a winning position in a semi when the rain came when previously he had been spanked by Sampras. For Tim being in a winning position in Slam semi was uncharted territory.

I agree with the serve aspect.

Ah Jimmy called it. What a return.

Lucky slap from Djoko again.

He was better no doubt, Tsonga woke up late and should fo back to challeneger tour.

Haha, what a return!! Legend