Wimbledon '11: Point by point coverage

[harry24]

Okay, everyone here and on ESPN (and probably TTC too), we all need to learn Li Na's husband's name. He's referred to too often to constantly be called "her husband." The name is Jiang Shan.

Harry (Repeating to herself: Jiang Shan, Jiang Shan, Jiang Shan ... )
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I'm also hoping ESPN shows a lot of the JWT-Dmitrov.

[mooncreek]

Except for two games - the last of the third set and the last of the match, which Lleyton sucked in - it really was Soderling playing better and changing tactics. But I think it's because of age that I was rooting for Hewitt and I never do that.

[seltzer4]

Wow, lisicki just served 4 aces in a row.

[falafaclese]

I haven't gotten to see all of Li/Lisicki, but what I have seen has been very impressive. I bracketed Sabine to get to the final, but I'm rooting for Na. Na's looking good.

ETA: . . . except now she's having trouble serving it out . . .


Crap. Oh well, my bracket will be happy.

[harry24]

We're feeling blue about Na in the Harry household. Sniff.

ETA: But feeling super happy about JWT! And how adorable is he, the way he greeting Dimitrov at the end?

[lt]

Wow, lisicki just served 4 aces in a row.

See what happens when you stop eating gluten?

It makes me giggle that the Wimbledon website calls a postponed match "cancelled." Like, sorry, not going to happen. . . ever.

Feli vs. Roddick first thing on Centre Court tomorrow. But my work has hit crazy so I have no idea if I'll be near a TV or computer. Darn. So rare that I see Feli on TV (but usually against Roddick. Strange, that).

eta: in complete randomness, Zap2it did a photo gallery of the men of Wimbledon. And they started with a picture of James Blake.

[apocalipstick]

I hate work. Work should be banned for the entire tennis season.

[harry24]

Why on earth does Arlene Santana yell - literally- her way through the Court Report on TTC? Arlene? Pipe down. We can hear you.

[lb]

I'm really sad about Li Na. I was hoping to see her go deep into this tournament. I am pleased though with the fight in the Williams sisters. And I third (fourth?) the love for the evil Soderling.

BTW what was up with Ferrer today? I started watching mid-way through. Maybe I don't pay attention to his matches closely enough but he seemed uncharacteristically angry today.

Rafa's parents are back together? No wonder he's been so smiley this week. If you can get past the ad, here's a cute Wimbledon promo that shows just that - Nadal smiling at the whistles he's getting. www.dailymotion.com/video/xjgvu4_whistle_sport#from=embediframe

And speaking of Wimbledon promos, they're really very good this year.

[lizm]

Argh not a good run for some of my faves... Raonic retiring, Li losing and Dimitrov (who... seriously... PRETTY!)

Great composure on all of them, though.

Ah well, go Sod!

[lt]

Now ESPN decides not to show Roddick? What is with ESPN and their love for the women's matches? I thought it was Serena/Venus but they're choosing Maria over Andy? Didn't expect this to be my problem with seeing the match this morning (worked until 4:30 am--let's see when they call me back in).

eta: looks like, at least for now, it was Robson playing so well that kept them on Court 1. What a motley crew in Feli's part of the box.

[breezybee]

BTW what was up with Ferrer today? I started watching mid-way through. Maybe I don't pay attention to his matches closely enough but he seemed uncharacteristically angry today.

He can get pretty worked up on court. Natters to himself constantly and when he gets going starts to yell and swear at himself. He's broken quite a few racquets too. Once he destroyed a time clock with one of his racquets.

[GrandSlamGuru]

Oh my is Roddick going to lose in straight sets?

[Jer2002]

I'm sorry but...*Points n LOLZ* Gee, I really hate Andy.

[tikigirl]

Jesus, what happened to Roddick? That's an embarrassing loss.