TGV
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Any tennis fans here? Just thought I'd start a Wimbledon thread as that time of year is approaching.
My thoughts are that the mens champion this year could easily be any of the big three with Djokovic as the slight favourite, but it could conceivably be any of them.
I don't think Murray has what it takes when Novak, Rafa or Roger are at their best, although I think Federer is beginning to slow a little - his edge is a little more blunt than it once was - in fact he looked second rate against Novak in the French Open recently. Andy's early exit from Queens was an indicator that we shouldn't expect miracles this year. Will he ever win a slam?
As an outside shot, someone like John Isner or Tsonga could pull a few surprises.
I can't figure out the women's rankings. The No. 1 player of recent years never seems to be the best. It just means she's entered and won more tournaments as far as I can see. I'd rate someone like Lisicki to perhaps pull a surprise now that the dominance of the Williams' sisters has gone. Sharapova is an obvious favourite.
My thoughts are that the mens champion this year could easily be any of the big three with Djokovic as the slight favourite, but it could conceivably be any of them.
I don't think Murray has what it takes when Novak, Rafa or Roger are at their best, although I think Federer is beginning to slow a little - his edge is a little more blunt than it once was - in fact he looked second rate against Novak in the French Open recently. Andy's early exit from Queens was an indicator that we shouldn't expect miracles this year. Will he ever win a slam?
As an outside shot, someone like John Isner or Tsonga could pull a few surprises.
I can't figure out the women's rankings. The No. 1 player of recent years never seems to be the best. It just means she's entered and won more tournaments as far as I can see. I'd rate someone like Lisicki to perhaps pull a surprise now that the dominance of the Williams' sisters has gone. Sharapova is an obvious favourite.