Wimbledon 2013: Day 11 Men's SF

Nadal's game would not be that ugly if it wasn't for that lack of guts.

Tenez wrote:There is not much I like about Djko...except that he can beat Nadal and Murray....which is something I am very grateful of.

I do understand. One of these days I may tell you why.

That is a quite difference when Nole serves well or not. But too many mistakes in his game and looks nervous.

Tenez wrote:Nadal's game would not be that ugly if it wasn't for that lack of guts.

To me everything about him and his tennis is super ugly.

noleisthebest wrote:

Tenez wrote:There is not much I like about Djko...except that he can beat Nadal and Murray....which is something I am very grateful of.

I do understand. One of these days I may tell you why.

 You may tell me what? I know what and why I don't like things.

Tenez wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:

Tenez wrote:There is not much I like about Djko...except that he can beat Nadal and Murray....which is something I am very grateful of.

I do understand. One of these days I may tell you why.

 You may tell me what? I know what and why I don't like things.

It's not for a public forum.

noleisthebest wrote:

Tenez wrote:Nadal's game would not be that ugly if it wasn't for that lack of guts.

To me everything about him and his tennis is super ugly.

Totally agree, ugly is not the proper word for his tennis, not sure if super can put it well as well  

paulcz wrote:That is a quite difference when Nole serves well or not. But too many mistakes in his game and looks nervous.

Don't know about you, but I'd be very nervous having to play a beast like Delpo....

Delpo is a beast but he is a gentle giant with guts. I prefer those than the blood suckers asphyxiating you slowly in the long run.

If Del Potro wins...then Murray becomes the favourite for the title    
Djokovic has to win

Yes, ABM all the way!
Wobbly Murray and the entire LTA establishment looking like a waste of space in the Royal box.

noleisthebest wrote:

paulcz wrote:That is a quite difference when Nole serves well or not. But too many mistakes in his game and looks nervous.

Don't know about you, but I'd be very nervous having to play a beast like Delpo....

I say that if Nole is not able to beat a tower as Delpo, then he is not good to play the final.That is clear.
The third set tells us more, Nole must be active on the court.
Nole does not believe for the winners, he stays too much on his heels.

Nole misses about 70% attempts for winners from the middle of backcourt. That is pretty poor, he is quite nervous.

Tenez wrote:Nadal's game would not be that ugly if it wasn't for that lack of guts.

 No ones game is as ugly as Murray's 
In fact i dont think there has ever been a player who makes tennis look as ugly as Murray does

It's a good match actually.

Murray stands no chance...look at the storm Djokovic had weathered

Veejay wrote:Murray stands no chance...look at the storm Djokovic had weathered

 Well not that impressed by Djoko actually....Except on the serve side....serving many more aces than Delpo.

Sadly...I'll have to root for Djoko now. Delpo is very close to that number 1 spot if he continues like that.

Whi did I argue Berdych v Delpo back then?  Delpo is a completely different class than Berdych.

Tenez wrote:Sadly...I'll have to root for Djoko now. Delpo is very close to that number 1 spot if he continues like that.

Whi did I argue Berdych v Delpo back then?  Delpo is a completely different class than Berdych.

Of course. I actually truly believe that had he not had the wrist issue that sidelined him for more than a year, he'd have been number one earlier. Of course, he would have had to work on stuff like his stamina etc., but he is younger than the other ones at the top, so he can improve more, more easily. Plus, he has hardly entered his peak so he could still get there and be dominant, maybe alongside JJ. Then we'd really have a new era of tennis with those giants

Sphair, what do you think Delpo can improve?

Tenez wrote:Sadly...I'll have to root for Djoko now. Delpo is very close to that number 1 spot if he continues like that.

Whi did I argue Berdych v Delpo back then?  Delpo is a completely different class than Berdych.

Del Potro definitely looking like the player who won the U.s Open,he may still run away with it...he is making Djokovic earn every point

Yes...th eproblem is that they are both getting really tired.....if not crippled.

Delpo's got a great sliced BH

I am not sure I want to watch Murray's match with BBC showing these ultra slow-mo face close-ups.
That match should definitely have an 18 rating!

This has been a utter ugly match. almost every point ends in an error. Both players reluctant to make the first aggressive move ( especially Djokovic ).

Just playing rallys from baseline with big margins.

Great match, JJ and Murray have a lot to live up to after this.

noleisthebest wrote:Great match, JJ and Murray have a lot to live up to after this.

 Looks like we are watching different matches.

noleisthebest wrote:Sphair, what do you think Delpo can improve?

TBH, the Del Po I have been seeing so far this year (even though he will most likely lose this match now that he got broken in the 4th), does not have much to improve on except his health. His FH is almost back to the powerful one he had in 2009, his BH is not weak, his movement is not bad for a guy this tall. Maybe he can improve a bit on the movement towards the net and take less risks on his side movement but it seems minor and most likely due to the knee these days. IMHO, if he can improve his health, he is right there with the top.

What I find is impressive so far this year is that he managed to almost win IW by beating in a row both Murray and Nole and lead by a set (and a break?) vs. Nadal in the final. Winning a master beating the three in a row would have been an unbelievable feat as there is no day rest! Also, let's not forget, even if he loses today, that he was basically absent from IW to Wimbledon and without much prep got to the SF without losing a set!

OUah!!! The tower is playing really gutsy.

The worst judgement I ever made tennis wise was to say that Delpo was weak mentally in his early years.

Unfortunately all that benefits Murray....or Jerzy.

Go JJ!!!!   

JJ meaning business and playing great!
No namby-pamby mollycoddled attitude from him.

2 BPs for Murray, let's see how JJ handles the heat.

The answer: in style!

Really impressed with this Polish guy,saw him playing last week and he just murdered his opponent 
Glad Novak came through but he could have closed that match out in the 4th set tie break when he was up a double break but stupidly decided to stop and challenge a call

Well, I' m obviously super happy for Nole, but also sad for Delpo who played his heart out.
A great fight from both players and a really well balanced and entertaining match.

Wow, tie- break already!
Come on Jerzy!!!!!!!

It would be awesome if JJ went to the final!!!  

I don't know what's uglier: Murray's growling or all these obese women in the crowd jumping up and down supporting him

Murray double faults, and JJ takes the first set !

Woahh What a tie break. Very strong mentally this kid. Self belief!

Murray making just 4 UEs but lost the set!

Tenez wrote:Woahh What a tie break. Very strong mentally this kid. Self belief!

Murray making just 4 UEs but lost the set!

Yes you can see he's arrived to where he is the hard way, superb attitude!

I am quite surprised how JJ plays well. Really sizzling forehand to watch from him.
Murray's brain is switched off, he steadily plays into JJ forehand

This is lovely....Murray down a set..

noleisthebest wrote:I don't know what's uglier: Murray's growling or all these obese women in the crowd jumping up and down supporting him

 tough competition 

Come on JJ, refocus!!!

noleisthebest wrote:I don't know what's uglier: Murray's growling or all these obese women in the crowd jumping up and down supporting him

It really looks like all old people's home got the tickets for free to cheer Murray:D 

paulcz wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:I don't know what's uglier: Murray's growling or all these obese women in the crowd jumping up and down supporting him

It really looks like all old people's home got the tickets for free to cheer Murray:D 

   

JJ' the second servis is the best since Pete's disappeared from courts as he serves today

The most visible improvement Murray did since Ivan started coaching him then it is ability to keep nerves under control. Ivan was quite good at it.

Love JJ's box's synchronised clapping

It's not on that Garner doesn't want to tell JJ when the roof is getting closed, I wonder if he'd be that aloof with Nadal.