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Thoroughly enjoyed that match, shame it didn't go a 5th.

Nice to see Murray back at Wimbledon, although it's not as full as I thought it might be. I suppose it's not as hot a ticket as the mixed double partnership.
 
The Bridge Lad said:
Thoroughly enjoyed that match, shame it didn't go a 5th.

Nice to see Murray back at Wimbledon, although it's not as full as I thought it might be. I suppose it's not as hot a ticket as the mixed double partnership.
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Singles was far too soon for him, I reckon we’ll see him for the US Open though.

The early signs are good, I reckon he could get back into the top 10.
 
I had a great day there today.
Went to court 12 for Darts win followed by Sousa defeating Cillic. We then went for a bit of a break from the sun and went to Henman Hill. Following that we went to court 18 to get ready for Jamie Murray, we watched Bencic win quite comfortably but due to work tomorrow I thought it was best to head home.
I cant believe that was all for £25!
We were in the queue for 5:55 and in the grounds for 11:00.
 
Part of the reason Kyrgios lost that is because he wanted it too much. There truly is a first time for everything.
 
I don't care. Why would I apologise,” Kyrgios said when quizzed about the incident.

“He's got however many Grand Slams, he's got lots of money in the bank, he can take one in the chest. I was going for him, I wanted to hit him square in the chest.”
 
Day 5 Order of Play

It was mentioned earlier that Djokovic is on C1 and young Gauff debuting on CC. Lots of talk (and a fair bit of criticism) online about Gauff being on CC, most of it seems to be about her being prioritised over Pliskova, but I think it's fine. Hercog is pretty much an unspectacular journeywomen, so it's not really a much see match up, and it is 100% about Gauff being the A side, but she has arguably been the main talking point of the week so far and I'd imagine most of the CC crowd would rather watch Gauff than Pliskova (some won't have even heard of Pliskova) despite one having minimal pro credentials before Monday while the other is a former #1 and slam finalist.

What an amazing moment and opportunity though for a 15 year old to be scheduled on the most famous tennis court in the world.


CENTRE COURT
1:00PM
K. Anderson (RSA) 4 v G. Pella (ARG) 26
S. Halep (ROU) 7 v V. Azarenka (BLR)
P. Hercog (SLO) v C. Gauff (USA)

NO.1 COURT
1:00PM
S-W. Hsieh (TPE) 28 v Ka. Pliskova (CZE) 3
N. Djokovic (SRB) 1 v H. Hurkacz (POL)
F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 19 v U. Humbert (FRA)

NO.2 COURT
C. Wozniacki (DEN) 14 v S. Zhang (CHN)
K. Khachanov (RUS) 10 v R. Bautista Agut (ESP) 23
D. Medvedev (RUS) 11 v D. Goffin (BEL) 21

NO.3 COURT
E. Svitolina (UKR) 8 v M. Sakkari (GRE) 31
K. Muchova (CZE) v A. Kontaveit (EST) 20
F. Verdasco (ESP) v T. Fabbiano (ITA)

COURT 12
R. Opelka (USA) v M. Raonic (CAN) 15
D. Yastremska (UKR) v V. Golubic (SUI)

COURT 18
B. Paire (FRA) 28 v J. Vesely (CZE)
P. Martic (CRO) 24 v D. Collins (USA)


TO BE ARRANGED
NOT BEFORE: 5:30PM
MIXED DOUBLES - FIRST ROUND
A. Murray (GBR) & S. Williams (USA) v A. Mies (GER) & A. Guarachi (CHI)


Murray-Serena will surely be on CC with the 2 women's matches scheduled.
 
The Bridge Lad said:
Day 5 Order of Play

It was mentioned earlier that Djokovic is on C1 and young Gauff debuting on CC. Lots of talk (and a fair bit of criticism) online about Gauff being on CC, most of it seems to be about her being prioritised over Pliskova, but I think it's fine. Hercog is pretty much an unspectacular journeywomen, so it's not really a much see match up, and it is 100% about Gauff being the A side, but she has arguably been the main talking point of the week so far and I'd imagine most of the CC crowd would rather watch Gauff than Pliskova (some won't have even heard of Pliskova) despite one having minimal pro credentials before Monday while the other is a former #1 and slam finalist.

What an amazing moment and opportunity though for a 15 year old to be scheduled on the most famous tennis court in the world.


CENTRE COURT
1:00PM
K. Anderson (RSA) 4 v G. Pella (ARG) 26
S. Halep (ROU) 7 v V. Azarenka (BLR)
P. Hercog (SLO) v C. Gauff (USA)

NO.1 COURT
1:00PM
S-W. Hsieh (TPE) 28 v Ka. Pliskova (CZE) 3
N. Djokovic (SRB) 1 v H. Hurkacz (POL)
F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 19 v U. Humbert (FRA)

NO.2 COURT
C. Wozniacki (DEN) 14 v S. Zhang (CHN)
K. Khachanov (RUS) 10 v R. Bautista Agut (ESP) 23
D. Medvedev (RUS) 11 v D. Goffin (BEL) 21

NO.3 COURT
E. Svitolina (UKR) 8 v M. Sakkari (GRE) 31
K. Muchova (CZE) v A. Kontaveit (EST) 20
F. Verdasco (ESP) v T. Fabbiano (ITA)

COURT 12
R. Opelka (USA) v M. Raonic (CAN) 15
D. Yastremska (UKR) v V. Golubic (SUI)

COURT 18
B. Paire (FRA) 28 v J. Vesely (CZE)
P. Martic (CRO) 24 v D. Collins (USA)


TO BE ARRANGED
NOT BEFORE: 5:30PM
MIXED DOUBLES - FIRST ROUND
A. Murray (GBR) & S. Williams (USA) v A. Mies (GER) & A. Guarachi (CHI)


Murray-Serena will surely be on CC with the 2 women's matches scheduled.
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I'd be happy to see her if I had a Centre ticket.
 
mogget said:
I had a great day there today.
Went to court 12 for Darts win followed by Sousa defeating Cillic. We then went for a bit of a break from the sun and went to Henman Hill. Following that we went to court 18 to get ready for Jamie Murray, we watched Bencic win quite comfortably but due to work tomorrow I thought it was best to head home.
I cant believe that was all for £25!
We were in the queue for 5:55 and in the grounds for 11:00.
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Sounds ideal mate. You'd obviously need to be up early, but not absolutely crazy, and then in the grounds at a perfect time. Must be so handy living where you do.

The single's matches are starting to thin out now and it will primarily be doubles and juniors on the outside courts from next Tuesday, but do you reckon you will be back this tournament?
 
Born Never Asked said:
I don't care. Why would I apologise,” Kyrgios said when quizzed about the incident.

“He's got however many Grand Slams, he's got lots of money in the bank, he can take one in the chest. I was going for him, I wanted to hit him square in the chest.”
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Dunno why players don't use the shot more often to be honest. What's the difference between that and rattling a 130 mph body serve at someone? You do it because they can't get out the way.

Nadal's tanned one straight into Djokovic's face at the net before, I really don't see the problem with it.
 
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