Wimbledon 2018

Merlin5 · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:18

Anyone know what the average price might be of these players' rackets? I assume they're the best money can buy, probably all over about £200 each, albeit the pros get them for free. And cost of a new set of balls, presumably Slazenger?

Pigeon_Killer · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:31

Returning masterclass right there. 3 clean return winners in a row from 40-15 down and then a huge return that Isner couldn't get back in the court.

Edit: And unsurprisingly, Isner gets the break back in the very next game.

Merlin5 · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:40

Isner seems to have the psychological upper hand now.

Marsman · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:47

Kev seriously needs to hold serve now. Great break before, then he goes and chucks it away.

marc2003 · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:48

Ooh another break. But a set being won without a tiebreak... I think not.

Pigeon_Killer · 13 Jul 2018 at 16:51

He's not going to choke from 40-0 up is he?

Roland Butter · 13 Jul 2018 at 17:16

Surely the dullest match yet.

Are their styles too the same, too different or just cancel each other out. It's sheer torture.

BaZ87 · 13 Jul 2018 at 17:22

It's like watching a different sport. The average rally is about 2 shots.

Merlin5 · 13 Jul 2018 at 17:28

This must be like deja vu for Anderson. Tiebreaks and another 5 setter. Will this go to another high score line of over 10 games each or will Isner break serve and finish it.

McBain · 13 Jul 2018 at 17:40

BBC UHD

marc2003 · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:15

The schedulers must be kicking themselves for not starting play at 9am today.

Even with the roof, I think they have to be out by 11pm. It would take a one sided match between Rafa and Novak to get that done today.... if they get on.

Marsman · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:18

They should have done if they have already done so, offer Rafael and Novak the choice of waiting until bed time to start their match or play on court 1. The organisers must have known these two would slug it out for hours on end.

robfosters · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:22

Play the first set on Mario Tennis, these two should be done by then.

BaZ87 · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:29

Marsman said:
They should have done if they have already done so, offer Rafael and Novak the choice of waiting until bed time to start their match or play on court 1. The organisers must have known these two would slug it out for hours on end.

I'm sure 99% of those that bought tickets for centre court wouldn't appreicate that. Stick these two on court 1 and put the main event on centre.

marc2003 · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:36

The novelty of this is starting to wear off.

Dirk · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:36

OMG, just flip a coin for it. Bloody Isner and his marathon matches!

marc2003 · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:39

Bring on Rafa/Novak and let's have a doubles match. That's only slightly less preposterous than what is going on right now.

robfosters · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:39

Have an ace off!

5 serves each, most aces wins. After all, that’s about the limit of their game.

Would be like a penalty shoot out for tennis.

majestyk · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:45

I know Wimbledon has a huge tradition and all that, but the length of this match is severely jeopardising the finish of the next semi final and fitness of the winner here for the final itself.
Final set 10-10, then have a tie break.

robfosters · 13 Jul 2018 at 18:45

Moses said:
Do they need the roof for the lights? If so, will they start closing the roof the moment this match is over? If they wait and do it later there will be a delay as it takes something like 30m and can't be done during play, iirc?

It went on the other night during a doubles match. I think it took about 15 minutes. But it changes the way the court plays because of humidity, so I feel they should put it on from the start.