I agree federer is the daddy on this surface hes had 2 top wins already and i can see him winning his 4th straight.roddick had a poor game yesterday even though he won he looks beatable to a top player....
ancic is the player id watch out for or safin them two i have good feelings for.
nadal will get to play agassi in round 3 and i think agassi will top him
definitely should watch out for Ancic, he is the last guy to beat Fed on grass and he has had an excellent year thusfar. Grass is his best surface as well, it agrees with his game very much.
I think either Roddick or Lubicic will be the first major seed ousted. If not Nadal against Agassi as you said.
Safin is always a dark horse! Guy can win any tournament he enters if he puts his game and head together for enough matches.
I dont think Safin would be able to take down Fed on Grass like he did on the rubber hard courts in that brilliant 5 setter in Australia last year. That was a dynamite effort and one which Safin produces far too few for his talent lvl.
Hewitt does look strong, gotta be buzzing after avenging his Las Vegas loss to Blake and reclaiming his Queen's Club title.
Cant forget about Nalbandian either, he finalled here against Hewitt before Fed's run and he has been playing very well ever since the Master's Cup. Fed would dominate him on grass though, he whipped him on Clay 2ce (even before the injury he had started to take over their Semi at Roland Garros) and I think his best chance to beat Fed anymore are on Hard Courts, particularly the indoor carpet like they have in Shanghai.
I think Henin is going to take the Women's draw, she looked excellent in her win last week on grass and she is looking to complete the career grand slam. I dont see Venus making it again, Mauresmo will choke as always and Henin seems to own Clijsters now. Sharapova cant seem to get back over the hump in a major, this may be it, and Kuznetsova is playing strong.
Wouldnt be suprised if all those women made the Quarters or so (assuming they dont play before that!) along with Hingis, who I think will last until she clashes with Henin in the 4th round or the Quarters.
Hey Brit fans, did you hear the rumor about Murray teaming up with Brad Gilbert? That would be a boon I think, Gilbert's students seem to excel within months of him taking over. Roddick certainly hasnt been the same since he and Gilbert parted ways.
I think it could be a strong move, something that could propel Murray into the top 20 maybe even top 10 by the end of next year. Kid needs to add some weight as well, he's too skinny and slight. His fitness also needs works if he hopes to hang in long 4 and 5 set matches deep in the 2nd week of Majors.
he can make some noise I dont doubt though.
Originally posted by ElleEffSeeeNah, much as it's a nice thought, I think he's flattering to deceive and will fail to deliver. I think his play will suffer before his temperament improves, and it'll be too late.
Murray is the big British hope this yeaar I think. Henmania is over, long live Murraymania!
Originally posted by ElleEffSeeeHe'd never hear the end of it if he lost 2nd round to a Frenchman at Wimbledon!
Murray's on his way! First set on a tie-break.
Getting rid of the Dirt Kings today: Gaudio and Robredo go down in flames, and Nadal escapes by the skin of his teeth.
Agassi looked great today, with Nadal's struggles it looks like that will be a great match with Agassi the clear favorite now.
A possible 4th round match of interest to watch for:
Djokovic v Ancic : two young guns looking to make some noise, plus the whole Serbia v Croatia aspect is a good dramatic backdrop.
OUCH! Safin just got ousted. He blew a 2 set lead *shakes head*
I think Safin said that "Grass is for cows" he doesnt like Wimbledon much.
Originally posted by TuranthorSafin's temperament has always meant he's capable of blowing 2 set leads.
OUCH! Safin just got ousted. He blew a 2 set lead *shakes head*
I think Safin said that "Grass is for cows" he doesnt like Wimbledon much.
Meanwhile, Hewitt has a serious fight on his hands to stay alive. Play suspended at 2 sets each.
Originally posted by TuranthorI heard about this. Its not definate yet but if it does happen, Murray will win Wimbledon either next year or the year after. As for this year, Agassi is gonna win his last Wimbledon :-D.....yeah right.
definitely should watch out for Ancic, he is the last guy to beat Fed on grass and he has had an excellent year thusfar. Grass is his best surface as well, it agrees with his game very much.
I think either Roddick or Lubicic will be the first major seed ousted. If not Nadal against Agassi as you said.
Safin is always a dark horse! Guy can win any t ...[text shortened]... et matches deep in the 2nd week of Majors.
he can make some noise I dont doubt though.