Wimbeldon 2008 discussion: Inital rounds

Post #1 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:53 am

The most unique and historic of all grandslams, the Wimbeldon is around the corner and this thread will serve for discussion regarding the tournament seedings as well as the initial rounds.

Post #2 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:53 am

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Post #3 » by **BlackMamba** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:32 pm

i wonder if césar ramírez qualifyed or is looking to qualify... can't find info on that...

Post #4 » by **BlackMamba** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:51 am

there's another mexican, santiago fernández is one game away from playing in wimbledon!!! i hope he makes it.

Post #5 » by **Slava** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:57 am

Great! Very seldom do I see Mexican tennis players.

Post #6 » by **Slava** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:33 pm

No real hiccups today. Federer, Serena, Ivanovic and Hewitt all safely through. Could be interesting tomorrow, I suppose we should see Roddick coming off an injury and defending champ, Venus should play too.

I'll be looking forward to Sania Mirza's game too...

Holmes · Post #7 » by **Holmes** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:51 pm

Go Dementieva.

You're not gettin any younger...

Tomas_11 · Post #8 » by **Tomas_11** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:21 pm

I'm rooting for Nadal to win this. He's come closer to beating Federer each year, and this year he has a great chance. I think he's the only player on tour that gets under Roger's skin, and another grand slam final between these two would be another interesting and hopefully classic match.

Post #9 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:26 am

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Watch women moan on grass

Post #10 » by **Rich Rane** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:48 pm

Happy trails, Djokovic. Safin gets him in straight sets 6-4, 7-6(3), and 6-2. Safina's final at Roland Garros might have lit a fire under him. With Djokovic gone, Federer's ride just got a little easier.

Post #11 » by **Geddy** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:58 pm

Djoke got bounced. I'm loving it

Post #12 » by **Slava** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:17 am

Yeah, right after I saw the draw I knew this one was coming. Safin was just too strong and physical and put together a nice game. If he stays sane and in rhythm, he could be more of a problem to Federer than Djokovic.

Post #13 » by **BlackMamba** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:41 pm

wow! i have to say this is shocking, djokovic was having a very solid year. BUT safin is a great player and a great grass player, so it also shouldn't be that big of a surprise.

i don't know if federer is happy or not about this.

Post #14 » by **Da Schwab** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:06 am

I'm officially asking Andy Roddick to stop embarassing the United States, and retire from professional tennis.

Post #15 » by **Slava** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:53 am

^^ A little too harsh but I understand the frustration. :lol:

Maria getting bounced so soon. Bad news for me. I love long legs.

Post #16 » by **BlackMamba** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:11 am

and now maria!!! i feel she's way too relaxed, like she doesn't care as much anymore.

both #3 seeds have been sent home too early.

Post #17 » by **Slava** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:10 am

Although most wouldn't really care much, James Blake just like Roddick is in danger of falling off the radar completely with another early loss. Just when everyone thought he revived his career, he's down to mediocrity again. :nonono:

Post #18 » by **Slava** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:18 am

Damn, Ivanovic loses too. Its going to be hard having to watch the women's games after this!

Post #19 » by **BlackMamba** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:20 am

wow... again... shocking... ivanovic looked pretty solid, but i think that the game before her elimination was an alarm for her game and couldn't recover.

should we expect more surprises?

if jankovic wins could she become #1?