Wimbledon Day 11 - Men's Semi Finals

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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!

All to play for...

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.

The spin on that FH slice was ridiculous!

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

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

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

  

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)

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.

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

Prince Andrew in the box.

What a handshuffler!

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.

Come on Dimi, fix his ugly face   

Go go goooo

Dimitrov misses a BP chance.

Wonder how pivotal that will be.

Both players on the deck.

5-5 in the third.

Too soon to say tie-break?

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

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

I'm not superstitious personally but others may be?

No scores jinxy mcjinx!

Yeah, thats why I asked.

Anyway Dimi takes this set

Jahu wrote:Yeah, thats why I asked.

Anyway Dimi takes this set

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

Dimi a mini break down.

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.

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

Double fault - unacceptable in a TB

Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

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

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

Stop predicting scores!!!

legendkillarV2 wrote:Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

100% agree

Jahu wrote:Stop predicting scores!!!

You started it!

Disaster. Sorry people...NOT

reckoner wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:Djokovic takes it 7-2.

All Jahu's fault!

100% agree

+1

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.

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

This is going five, imo

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

2 DFs!?!

Make that 3!!

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

I suppose baby-Fed does not quite cut it.

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

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

Awful!

Grigor has imploded!

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

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.

Dimi's nickname is Prime Time dammit! !

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?   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.

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

legendkillarV2 wrote:Awful!

Grigor has imploded!

Sigh. Maybe he'll break back?!

reckoner wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:Awful!

Grigor has imploded!

Sigh. Maybe he'll break back?!

We need Jahu to predict a Djokovic victory!

Break point Dimi!

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

And takes it!!