2012 Wimbledon Day 12 OoP & Discussion

[dryrunguy]

Caro has GOT to be on a suicide watch. But at least a Dane has finally won a major.

[Edmond Dantès]

If Serena has by far the best serve, where does Hradecká rank? Somewhere in the top 5 I would think.

[pingponger]

Where is the J Marray love? I know nothing of his story but would think this is a lifetime achievement for him

[evil_juju]

OMG was Serena wearing one of those old calculator watches?? LOL

Why yes,she was!

[Edmond Dantès]

Where is the J Marray love? I know nothing of his story but would think this is a lifetime achievement for him

It is just one of those dream results that come along every so often. He and his partner have hardly played a lot together. And Nielsen is the grandson of Kurt Nielsen who was in the men's final in the 50s.

[jlhct]

Why yes,she was!

Thanks... I thought I was seeing things

[jlhct]

In the post doubles match interview Serena said that she has a day off tomorrow... just a stupid question... don't they all have the day off? Or was she talking about practice?

[Ribbons]

Where is the J Marray love? I know nothing of his story but would think this is a lifetime achievement for him

Really nice to hear about this after the Petzchner and Huber controversies:

The highlight of the match was not an act of skill, but an act of sportsmanship. Holding a 4-0 lead in the third set tie-break, Marray and Nielsen looked to extend their advantage, as Marray cut a backhand volley that Lindstedt was unable to return in play. But after following through on his shot, Marray instantly called a foul on himself, saying his racquet hit the net. Nielsen also pointed to the tape, and the point was awarded to Lindstedt and Tecau. The Swedish/Romanian pair brought the tie-break back to 4-3, but Marray and Nielsen held on to clinch it on Nielsen’s serve.

“Freddy had a great serve. I had a sitter on top of the net. As I hit the volley, I followed through and touched the top of the net. So basically it's their point,” Marray recalled.

During a rain delay following the conclusion of the third set, ESPN commentator Darren Cahill said, “He knew straight away. Well done young man. You cannot give enough credit to Jonathan Marray for conceding that point immediately.”

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Ten...gical-Run.aspx

[Ribbons]

Couldn't resist revisiting my favorite Freddie Nielsen tweet, from Hopman Cup earlier this year:

Defeat to the czechs. Great fight by @CaroWozniacki and a can of woopass for me. Fascinating to experience playing a guy on that level.

And TennisBen's response: http://www.talkabouttennis.com/forum...6&postcount=37

Over on Twitter, Dustin Brown, Martin Fischer, Olli Golding, Andi Beck, and other journeymen were really digging the match. I'll give Amer Delic the last word:

When @freddienielsen & co beat us in DavisCup, they streaked the courts naked. Not sure ‪#Wimbledon‬ is ready for whatever he might do tonight

[Moose]

Did Serena and Justine go 3 at AO in 2010?

Yes. So did Kimmie and Na Li in '11.

[jlhct]

Yes. So did Kimmie and Na Li in '11.

Thanks guys...forgot about all of those