Wimbledon

manic111 · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:05

Well served out, much bigger players than him have got to that stage and crumbled. Wow.

Purdy · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:06

ChroniC said:
I wonder if Nadals hamming it up a little to take a little away from this guy beating him.

Looked dead from when I started watching (second set), I don't think he'd have had a reason to at that point

stulid · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:07

I can finally go eat something.. Starving here.

gambitt · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:11

It's quite funny listening to the commentators fumble over themselves while trying to find out about this "unknown" guy Steve Darcis. If they followed tennis outside of the majors then they'd know he's been a pretty solid player for years.

Moothead2 · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:12

Gotta love Wikipedia sometimes

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In the first round at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships, Darcis defeated fifth-seeded Rafael Nadal in straight sets, 7–6, 7–6, 6–4.[4] Then went to a brothel and celebrated in style like a true champion

ikillbears · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:13

Ha

changed now, boring : In the first round at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships, Darcis defeated fifth-seeded Rafael Nadal in straight sets, 7–6, 7–6, 6–4.[4] As such, he became the first player ever to defeat Nadal in the first round of a grand slam.

Tute · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:16

Thing is, I remember last year with Rosol and how he went out in the next round and barely played at all, went out with a whimper.

Tempting to put money on Darcis to do the same - no disrespect to the guy, I just fancy my chances.

Psycho Ned · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:19

Tute said:
Thing is, I remember last year with Rosol and how he went out in the next round and barely played at all, went out with a whimper.

Tempting to put money on Darcis to do the same - no disrespect to the guy, I just fancy my chances.

I'd imagine there is a fairly good chance he'll bomb out next round. That was his Wimbledon final, getting yourself up again to play out on court 18 against the world number 58 or something isn't so easy!

gambitt · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:19

He's got useless Kubot next. Rosol had Kohlschreiber in R3 who is a pretty decent player.

isonomicjedi · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:46

What a shocker.

James Ward throws 7 set points away (3 at 5-4 up) to lose 3rd set tiebreaker 13-11 and goes 2-1 sets down

isonomicjedi · 24 Jun 2013 at 18:52

Enough of Ward, switched over to watch gorgeous Andrea Petkovic (of the incredible cheek bones & frequently damaged ankle) play Pauline Parmentier

isonomicjedi · 24 Jun 2013 at 19:40

Perky Petkovic won easily enough but Anne Forgot-my-thong has lost the 1st set to lovely Spanish youngster Garbine Muguruza

Pigeon_Killer · 24 Jun 2013 at 20:02

Why have the got Davenport on the BBC but not Courier? :mad:

Edit: STFU Sharapova :mad:

Edit: No one's going to want to face Hewitt after Queens and his first round performance today.

gambitt · 24 Jun 2013 at 21:20

Courier and Robbie Koenig are desperately needed, especially for commentary. Sadly we get stuck with Castle, Lloyd and Inverdale(!)

physichull · 24 Jun 2013 at 22:13

That Hewitt/Wawrinka match was quite good. Hewitt showing he can still bust out some moves when required.

el_dazza · 25 Jun 2013 at 00:00

physichull said:
That Hewitt/Wawrinka match was quite good. Hewitt showing he can still bust out some moves when required.

Hewitt is rolling back the years, he was majorly impressive at Queens especially against Del Potro. Could reach the last 16 or even 1/4 finals the way he's playing.

Rimsy · 25 Jun 2013 at 07:46

Pigeon_Killer said:
Why have the got Davenport on the BBC but not Courier?

Maybe John Inverdale made sure he didnt come back after the on-air Djokervic pronunciation argument they had at the French open.

Or more likely he's commentating for an American channel.

Felt bad for Wawrinka - Hewitt is like a cyborg these days with his robo-knees but not taking a set of him is a bit of a let down. Was expecting 4-5 setter

platypus · 25 Jun 2013 at 07:48

Freefaller said:
I think women's tennis is more exciting. More rallies less big serves, and they're nicer to look at!

I wish the umpires had the balls to tell Sharapova to shut up.

Davey_Pitch · 25 Jun 2013 at 08:43

platypus said:
I wish the umpires had the balls to tell Sharapova to shut up.

Azarenka is just as bad. A match between those two should come with free ear plugs.

I still would though

Yas786 · 25 Jun 2013 at 12:44

Huge shock at hearing Nadal is out already, mind you i dont even like the guy but still thats one huge name already out.

Am hoping that Fed somehow gets to the final and wins it, then promptly decides to call it a day as hes definitely struggling to keep up with Novak, Murray and even Nadal to an extent. I just hope he decides soon as id hate to see him get truly embarrassed on the court.