Wimbledon 2018 Day 6 - Prediction

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:56 am

A. De Minaur (33) v R. Nadal (ESP) 2
K. Edmund (21) v N. Djokovic (12)
S. Halep (ROU) 1 v S-W. Hsieh (33)
E. Gulbis (33) v A. Zverev (4)
N. Kyrgios (AUS) 15 v K. Nishikori (24)
J. Del Potro (ARG) 5 v B. Paire (FRA)

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:57 am

Following on the other thread:

summerblues wrote:
Daniel wrote:Minaur could cause an upset but it's unlikely
It would not be the first time that Rafa lost to a 19-year old Aussie. Fingers crossed.

Today is fed's last slim chance to recover his number 1 spot after Wilbledon.

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:05 am

I still think that if Federer retains Wimbledon he will be y/e #1.

I don’t see Nadal winning the USO (last years draw is unlikely to be repeated) and on the assumption Federers back holds up he’s going to gain a lot.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:19 am

The hope comes from the Aussie’s name - de Minaur, and for some reason I’ve always read it as Minotaur...

Now I know why! Big Grin

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:22 am

Minotaur, Stgeorgovic, Halep, Gulbis, Cyclopos, Paire

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:45 am

noleisthebest wrote:The hope comes from the Aussie’s name - de Minaur, and for some reason I’ve always read it as Minotaur...

Now I know why!

Strangely I read him as de Minor.....short and toothless game....but I agree that v Nadal he coudl do some damage.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:46 am

A. De Minaur (33) v
N. Djokovic (12)
. Hsieh (33)
E. Gulbis (33)
K. Nishikori (24)
J. Del Potro (ARG) 5

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 am

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:The hope comes from the Aussie’s name - de Minaur, and for some reason I’ve always read it as Minotaur...

Now I know why!

Strangely I read him as de Minor..... short and toothless game ....but I agree that v Nadal he coudl do some damage.

You’re right....

For some reason I imagined him to be a tall, blond, big serving Aussie...and he turns out to be a 5ft 11 Spaniard.... Doh

“De Minaur was born in Sydney to a Spanish mother and a Uruguayan father. De Minaur has three younger siblings (Dani, Cristina and Sara).[5] He spent the first five years of his life in Australia before locating to Alicante, Spain. De Minaur returned to Australia in 2012. His parents returned to Spain in 2016”

Ah well....d minor indeed.... Wimbledon - Wimbledon 2018 Day 6 - Prediction 3919515806

Wimbledon - Wimbledon 2018 Day 6 - Prediction 3919515806

...though!!!

I’ll still stick with my Minotour instinct...let’s hope he’s picked up some of Hewott’s diehard Aussie spirit while he was living there diva

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:09 am

Tsitsipas is the new Guga. He very much reminds me the Brazilian. Not only his BH but his mouvement, style and personality.

by luvsports! Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:10 pm

De Minaur (33), Djoko (12), Hsieh (33), Gulbis (33) NKR (15), Paire (33)

by Daniel Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:14 pm

Paire doesn't have the belief of a champion and that's why he falls apart on serve in tiebreak. And falls apart in general.

by Daniel Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:20 pm

Superb from Del Potro this. A joy to watch when he's at his best.

by luvsports! Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:37 pm

Can't see De Minaur having much of a chance today. Not enough firepower

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:44 pm

luvsports! wrote:Can't see De Minaur having much of a chance today. Not enough firepower

Looks like a little kid. Nadal doesn’t look very impressive though, should be stomping him easier than this.

by luvsports! Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:48 pm

He kind of is, being 19 and 5'11.

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:54 pm

Yeah, looks like he’s had his fun.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:06 pm

Just tuned in...to see Minotaur serve an ace!

Go Minny! diva

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:08 pm

I know everyone here hats BB, but I find his commentating hilarious!

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:09 pm

Wow, on close up, Minny looks like he's 15! Yikes

How on earth did he make the 3rd round....

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:10 pm

noleisthebest wrote:I know everyone here hats BB, but I find his commentating hilarious!

I nearly took that personally nitb!

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:11 pm

bogbrush wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:I know everyone here hats BB, but I find his commentating hilarious!

I nearly took that personally nitb!

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:20 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Wow, on close up, Minny looks like he's 15!

How on earth did he make the 3rd round....

And I repeat, how on Earth did this boy make R3 in Wimbledon...and no, don't tell me about "Nadal's ball"...

Good to see Gillou alive, even though he just got broken serving for the match! Angry

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:23 pm

Over to Fabio-Vesely, FORZA FOGNAAAA! tennisball

by Slippy Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:36 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Wow, on close up, Minny looks like he's 15!

How on earth did he make the 3rd round....
And I repeat, how on Earth did this boy make R3 in Wimbledon...and no, don't tell me about "Nadal's ball"...

Good to see Gillou alive, even though he just got broken serving for the match!

De Minaur is a quality player. He will a top tenner in the next few years but Nadal is just so awkward to play when you aren’t used to him. Slightly worrying though that it looks like he will have had a very easy first week.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:38 pm

Slippy wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Wow, on close up, Minny looks like he's 15!

How on earth did he make the 3rd round....
And I repeat, how on Earth did this boy make R3 in Wimbledon...and no, don't tell me about "Nadal's ball"...

Good to see Gillou alive, even though he just got broken serving for the match!
De Minaur is a quality player. He will a top tenner in the next few years but Nadal is just so awkward to play when you aren’t used to him. Slightly worrying though that it looks like he will have had a very easy first week.

He is quality for futures level.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:40 pm

Had a peek at the draw...Nadal playing winner of Fabio/Vesely.

Finally a decent opponent.

Naturally, I would love it to be Fabio..watching him now....so much flair and skill...and after seeing him live in RG, I can safely say - best DBH.

Don't know which one is better - the flat topsin or slice...both equally breathtaking.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:41 pm

Nadal loves those toothless shots from de Minus! He knows he can get to all shots and has time to inject his spin into the ball. It probably reminds him the good all days when he was hammering Fed's BH and the ball was coming back soft and easy to whack!

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:43 pm

Tenez wrote:Nadal loves those toothless shots from de Minus! He knows he can get to all shots and has time to inject his spin into the ball. It probably reminds him the good all days when he was hammering Fed's BH and the ball was coming back soft and easy to whack!

and not just toothless but short, and super percentage....plus he moves like he's never seen a doctor in his life!

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:44 pm

Fabio is now safely my second fave to watch after Fed.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:50 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Fabio is now safely my second fave to watch after Fed.

Not sure why. He is so frustrating to watch.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:55 pm

A stat for Daniel...and other sceptics.
Nadal hits his second serve 6mph (10kmh) faster on average. And as Becker says 10kmh is a lot.

It shows players keep improving their shots.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:57 pm

This de Minus has as powerful shots as Murray!

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:59 pm

Commentator confirming that the balls were smaller back then.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:26 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Fabio is now safely my second fave to watch after Fed.
Not sure why. He is so frustrating to watch.

It's the flamboyant spirit and flair he plays with.

The ultimate shot-maker. A tennis peacock.

by Jahu Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:09 pm

Come on Kyle, crush this fake guru fukka.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:28 pm

I am not sure why players put Djoko in the same league as Nadal in time taking. Completely different league. Nadal is a much worse offender.

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:39 pm

Not really impressed with Djokovic here. Very neutral.

Edmund was shown in the last round to be very ordinary here.

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:44 pm

Something else I like - the Courts are still looking very much alive. Very green.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:56 pm

Come on Nole, silence this mass of obese lobsters!

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:59 pm

bogbrush wrote:Not really impressed with Djokovic here. Very neutral.

Edmund was shown in the last round to be very ordinary here.

Yep, too conservative, not to mention the spin. Looks so behind times. Needs to open shoulders asap.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:23 pm

bogbrush wrote:Something else I like - the Courts are still looking very much alive. Very green.

I talked to my friend who is a line judge at Wimbledon and told her about my impression of the grass being greener than previous years and she told me she did not notice and asked me whether I my description of the "dry-hay" grass was not what I saw in the second week? But anyway many people don;t pay attention to details.

It still looks a difficult court to play long rallies....I am hoping they will water it more tomorrow sunday.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:24 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Come on Nole, silence this mass of obese lobsters!

You married one! Winking

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:27 pm

I like this "new" Nole, reminds me of the young Nole.

Hopefully he shakes off all the shackles in this match and wins.
It won't be on fitness, that's for sure.

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:37 pm

Tenez wrote:It still looks a difficult court to play long rallies....I am hoping they will water it more tomorrow sunday.

talking too fast. Djoko is dragging Edmund in playing long rallies.

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:40 pm

Tenez wrote:
Tenez wrote:It still looks a difficult court to play long rallies....I am hoping they will water it more tomorrow sunday.
talking too fast. Djoko is dragging Edmund in playing long rallies.

Yeah, but these are tepid rallies and it’s what Edmunds plays anyway.

I’m not seeing anything 9n court here that Federer should fear.

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:46 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Come on Nole, silence this mass of obese lobsters!
You married one!

he is not obese.

Still...an unexpected punch below the belt from you...

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:02 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Come on Nole, silence this mass of obese lobsters!
You married one!
he is not obese.

Still...an unexpected punch below the belt from you...

Don't be over-sensitive. Why would you be the only one allowed to poke fun?

by noleisthebest Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:06 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Come on Nole, silence this mass of obese lobsters!
You married one!
he is not obese.

Still...an unexpected punch below the belt from you...
Don't be over-sensitive. Why would you be the only one allowed to poke fun?

You are being downright rude going into personal matters you know nothing about.
As a result I won't post here any more...but will keep in touch with decent people via PMs.

by bogbrush Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:24 pm

Just tell him not to be such a d1ck, insult the French or something, and move on.

That’s what I do. smiley

by Tenez Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:45 pm

noleisthebest wrote:You are being downright rude going into personal matters you know nothing about.

You right I don;t know anything about it and frankly I don;t want to know...hence I was not being personal.

As a result I won't post here any more...but will keep in touch with decent people via PMs.

Do what you want. As you know this is an adult forum.

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