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[Jating]

It is remarkable how Medvedev, the new number 1 in the world, presents itself. 2 weeks ago he lost in the final against the number 200 in the world, and now he also lost another match. He should really just beat everyone if Djokovic and Nadal don't participate, right? For me this is the sign that Medvedev is probably not going to win Wimbledon. He can play fantastically and is very solid, but when it comes to important games, he has let go a lot. Maybe there will be more pressure on him because he is now the new number 1 in the world.

It's just unfortunate though, maybe there is a big pressure on his shoulder to really play good and so he pushed himself.

Or maybe it's just bad timing, him not consistent in his last 2 tournaments and that is why he was upset. Hopefully he can live up to being the top seed right now otherwise, Djokovic can still reclaim that this year. This is just the difference between the big 3 before, they are really psychologically though in close games and seldom we see them being upset perhaps just to other ranked but not to relatively unknown player.

[Cnut237]

Hopefully he can live up to being the top seed right now otherwise, Djokovic can still reclaim that this year. This is just the difference between the big 3 before, they are really psychologically though in close games and seldom we see them being upset perhaps just to other ranked but not to relatively unknown player.

I don't think Djokovic will be able to regain the number one spot this year. He's a long way back in points already, there are zero points available for Wimbledon, and there's a decent chance that Djokovic won't be able to play the US Open or other US events. Looking at the 2022 singles race, Nadal is already almost 4000 points clear of Djokovic.

Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

[casperBGD]

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Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

hard to finish year as number one, not impossible, but very hard

nevertheless, probably more important to him to get back to equal number of GS title with Rafa at the moment, since he has longest number one strike, and it is not reachable by active players

Hurkacs and Alcaraz are his draw half in Wimbledon, Berrettini is with Nadal

[aoluain]

Hopefully he can live up to being the top seed right now otherwise, Djokovic can still reclaim that this year. This is just the difference between the big 3 before, they are really psychologically though in close games and seldom we see them being upset perhaps just to other ranked but not to relatively unknown player.

I don't think Djokovic will be able to regain the number one spot this year. He's a long way back in points already, there are zero points available for Wimbledon, and there's a decent chance that Djokovic won't be able to play the US Open or other US events. Looking at the 2022 singles race, Nadal is already almost 4000 points clear of Djokovic.

Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

Thats interesting actually, its a big changeup in the ranking because of basically Wimbledons
decision over Russian players and the resulting ATP ruling on points.

I wonder would Djokovic do anything differently if he could go back to the start of the year?
probably not.

Whole Medvedev has had mixed results this year, Nadal is the one to watch in the points race.
He has and will continue to create a gap between himself and Djokovic with points and Slams.

[Cnut237]

I wonder would Djokovic do anything differently if he could go back to the start of the year?
probably not.

No, I certainly don't think he'd get vaccinated. One thing he might change is just not flying out to Australia if he knew what a debacle that would turn out to be.

I think for Djokovic the vaccination question isn't an isolated issue, it's tied in with his whole health thing. I remember when he was younger he was a good player, but a bit flaky and not quite as good as the very best. Then he completely overhauled his diet and physical regime, removing gluten etc., and it really transformed him and turned him into the superman we've seen over the last decade. I'm sure he sees vaccination as going against that, introducing pollutants into his carefully-maintained body, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if he thinks that having the vaccine would weaken his game. Chances of him getting vaccinated, even to compete in the US Open, have to be close to zero.

[Joca97]

Hopefully he can live up to being the top seed right now otherwise, Djokovic can still reclaim that this year. This is just the difference between the big 3 before, they are really psychologically though in close games and seldom we see them being upset perhaps just to other ranked but not to relatively unknown player.

I don't think Djokovic will be able to regain the number one spot this year. He's a long way back in points already, there are zero points available for Wimbledon, and there's a decent chance that Djokovic won't be able to play the US Open or other US events. Looking at the 2022 singles race, Nadal is already almost 4000 points clear of Djokovic.

Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

Djokovic womt be back for at least a year on first place. With him not playing AO then not winning Rolan Garros and now Wimbledon not giving points. Grand slams are really killing him this year plus with vaccination he wont play US Open. Tournaments arent going in his favor and plus he is playing a low number of tournaments. I honestly dont see him in top 5 by the end of the year

[Ratash]

An interesting turn of events in the eastebourne atp tournament cressy made it to the finals which was unexpected, but the most important game is today fritz will face de minaur who has being not doing well in the recent tournaments but in this one he is really impressive, i will bet on him to win this one.

[Smack That Ace]

I wonder would Djokovic do anything differently if he could go back to the start of the year?
probably not.

No, I certainly don't think he'd get vaccinated. One thing he might change is just not flying out to Australia if he knew what a debacle that would turn out to be.

I think for Djokovic the vaccination question isn't an isolated issue, it's tied in with his whole health thing. I remember when he was younger he was a good player, but a bit flaky and not quite as good as the very best. Then he completely overhauled his diet and physical regime, removing gluten etc., and it really transformed him and turned him into the superman we've seen over the last decade. I'm sure he sees vaccination as going against that, introducing pollutants into his carefully-maintained body, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if he thinks that having the vaccine would weaken his game. Chances of him getting vaccinated, even to compete in the US Open, have to be close to zero.

I think that is understandable. An athlete should be very cautious about what he inserts into his body. And he has done a very good job maintaining his body. 

So, it is understandable to me if he does not want to get vaccinated. I also think that it should not be forced upon someone.
A person will get vaccinated if he wants to and if he doesn't it's his choice. Imagine that he gets vaccinated and it causes some problems in his game, who will take that liability??

[babygun]

It's just unfortunate though, maybe there is a big pressure on his shoulder to really play good and so he pushed himself.

Or maybe it's just bad timing, him not consistent in his last 2 tournaments and that is why he was upset. Hopefully he can live up to being the top seed right now otherwise, Djokovic can still reclaim that this year. This is just the difference between the big 3 before, they are really psychologically though in close games and seldom we see them being upset perhaps just to other ranked but not to relatively unknown player.

It is maybe pressure, but grass is also his least favorite underground so that could also explain why he lost his recent matches. His best result on Wimbledon was also only the 4th round in 2021, so for me, Medvedev is only a far outsider to win the title at Wimbledon.

[buwaytress]

Anyone fancy Williams to get one last hurrah? Itching to pull the trigger... I'd have put money on Fedex had he made it.

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Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

hard to finish year as number one, not impossible, but very hard

nevertheless, probably more important to him to get back to equal number of GS title with Rafa at the moment, since he has longest number one strike, and it is not reachable by active players

Hurkacs and Alcaraz are his draw half in Wimbledon, Berrettini is with Nadal

Yeah like how Brazil's to me been the best and most consistent over the past few years, and yet Belgium somehow stayed in #1 rank for a while (not any longer apparently but I no longer keep up).

I guess in tennis it's a lot more important to be ranked as it's individual but yeah, I've to say it's really just the GS titles that makes the most impact -- whether you're following tennis closely or just a casual observer like me.

He'll hope Berrettini does him a favour and prevent Nadal from widening the gap but he's got a hell of a job on his hands!

[aoluain]

Anyone fancy Williams to get one last hurrah? Itching to pull the trigger... I'd have put money on Fedex had he made it.

-snip

Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

hard to finish year as number one, not impossible, but very hard

nevertheless, probably more important to him to get back to equal number of GS title with Rafa at the moment, since he has longest number one strike, and it is not reachable by active players

Hurkacs and Alcaraz are his draw half in Wimbledon, Berrettini is with Nadal

Yeah like how Brazil's to me been the best and most consistent over the past few years, and yet Belgium somehow stayed in #1 rank for a while (not any longer apparently but I no longer keep up).

I guess in tennis it's a lot more important to be ranked as it's individual but yeah, I've to say it's really just the GS titles that makes the most impact -- whether you're following tennis closely or just a casual observer like me.

He'll hope Berrettini does him a favour and prevent Nadal from widening the gap but he's got a hell of a job on his hands!

For Williams maybe in the doubles if she plays with Jabeur ^{depending on how serious
her injury is which she picked up yesterday}. I wouldnt fancy her chances in a singles match,
she would brobably get through a couple of rounds all right.

Beretini will be for sure a bigger chalenge to Nadal than Hurkacz and the ^{unknown on grass}
Alcaraz will be to Djokovic IMO.

[Daniel91]

Anyone fancy Williams to get one last hurrah? Itching to pull the trigger... I'd have put money on Fedex had he made it.

-snip

Djokovic may still be the best player in the world, but the rankings won't reflect that any time soon.

hard to finish year as number one, not impossible, but very hard

nevertheless, probably more important to him to get back to equal number of GS title with Rafa at the moment, since he has longest number one strike, and it is not reachable by active players

Hurkacs and Alcaraz are his draw half in Wimbledon, Berrettini is with Nadal

Yeah like how Brazil's to me been the best and most consistent over the past few years, and yet Belgium somehow stayed in #1 rank for a while (not any longer apparently but I no longer keep up).

I guess in tennis it's a lot more important to be ranked as it's individual but yeah, I've to say it's really just the GS titles that makes the most impact -- whether you're following tennis closely or just a casual observer like me.

He'll hope Berrettini does him a favour and prevent Nadal from widening the gap but he's got a hell of a job on his hands!

For Williams maybe in the doubles if she plays with Jabeur ^{depending on how serious
her injury is which she picked up yesterday}. I wouldnt fancy her chances in a singles match,
she would brobably get through a couple of rounds all right.

Beretini will be for sure a bigger chalenge to Nadal than Hurkacz and the ^{unknown on grass} Alcaraz will
be to Djokovic IMO.

I agree, Serena will have a much better chance of winning in doubles.
She is back after a long break due to injury and the big question is how ready she is for the tournament.
She obviously still dreams of winning another GS and setting a record but I don’t think that’s realistic or likely.
In fact, it would be better for her to start thinking about a tennis pension.

[Joca97]

An interesting turn of events in the eastebourne atp tournament cressy made it to the finals which was unexpected, but the most important game is today fritz will face de minaur who has being not doing well in the recent tournaments but in this one he is really impressive, i will bet on him to win this one.

De Minaur on grass looks really good but got knocked out by Fritz today and we will see an intresting match by two Americans and really good servers. Both Cressy and Fritz serve really good and we will see probobly 3 sets in the final tommorow

[Ratash]

An interesting turn of events in the eastebourne atp tournament cressy made it to the finals which was unexpected, but the most important game is today fritz will face de minaur who has being not doing well in the recent tournaments but in this one he is really impressive, i will bet on him to win this one.

De Minaur on grass looks really good but got knocked out by Fritz today and we will see an intresting match by two Americans and really good servers. Both Cressy and Fritz serve really good and we will see probobly 3 sets in the final tommorow

I did not expect that outcome between fritz and de minaur they both played really well but fritz was slightly superior, as for the finals americans are really known for their powerfull serves, it was as you expected fritz won 2 1 i think experience at the high level played a good role in the outcome especially in that first set but still great work from both players.

[Zackgeno96]

Tsitsipas has won the tournament. Final was quite fun to watch and it went on for a long time. The final set was decided in style by a tie break. Tsitipas was supreme in this and he won this tiebreak with no less than 7-2. Tsitsipas also has chances to get far at Wimbledon, which will start next week. I haven't seen the draw yet, but there are some dangerous unseeded players in it. you have to be lucky with the draw.

[casperBGD]

Tsitsipas has won the tournament. Final was quite fun to watch and it went on for a long time. The final set was decided in style by a tie break. Tsitipas was supreme in this and he won this tiebreak with no less than 7-2. Tsitsipas also has chances to get far at Wimbledon, which will start next week. I haven't seen the draw yet, but there are some dangerous unseeded players in it. you have to be lucky with the draw.

I really doubt Tsitsipas chances on Wimbledon, should be better than last year first round drop-out, but second week is too much for him
did not look at the draw, but as I heard he is within Nadal and Berrettini half, and either from two will easily kick him out

nevertheless, congrats on winning tournament, Agut is a clay specialist, as him, and final between them on grass is remarkable for both

[aoluain]

An interesting turn of events in the eastebourne atp tournament cressy made it to the finals which was unexpected, but the most important game is today fritz will face de minaur who has being not doing well in the recent tournaments but in this one he is really impressive, i will bet on him to win this one.

De Minaur on grass looks really good but got knocked out by Fritz today and we will see an intresting match by two Americans and really good servers. Both Cressy and Fritz serve really good and we will see probobly 3 sets in the final tommorow

I did not expect that outcome between fritz and de minaur they both played really well but fritz was slightly superior, as for the finals americans are really known for their powerfull serves, it was as you expected fritz won 2 1 i think experience at the high level played a good role in the outcome especially in that first set but still great work from both players.

Yea I was of 2 minds on who to back between Fritz and de Minaur, so I didnt bet, but I did back
Fritz in the final and yes it turned into a 3 setter

Tsitsipas has won the tournament. Final was quite fun to watch and it went on for a long time. The final set was decided in style by a tie break. Tsitipas was supreme in this and he won this tiebreak with no less than 7-2. Tsitsipas also has chances to get far at Wimbledon, which will start next week. I haven't seen the draw yet, but there are some dangerous unseeded players in it. you have to be lucky with the draw.

I really doubt Tsitsipas chances on Wimbledon, should be better than last year first round drop-out, but second week is too much for him
did not look at the draw, but as I heard he is within Nadal and Berrettini half, and either from two will easily kick him out

nevertheless, congrats on winning tournament, Agut is a clay specialist, as him, and final between them on grass is remarkable for both

Again I was doubting on who to back in that final too, Bautista Agut at his "home" tournament
ir Tsitsipas whom I have lost a lot on in the past, so I skipped it, well done to him.

Thats interesting though to see two clay specialists in a final on grass with decent players in
attendance like Medvedev, Kyrgios, Giron, Karatsev and Griekspoor. Those two may go far
at Wimbledon.

[buwaytress]

*pokes fun at self for Tsitsi finally taking something when have given up on him, and then of course only put money on him for Wimbledon oops*

For Williams maybe in the doubles if she plays with Jabeur ^{depending on how serious
her injury is which she picked up yesterday}. I wouldnt fancy her chances in a singles match,
she would brobably get through a couple of rounds all right.

@aoluain Yeah, left it out in the end, it's one thing to stay fit and able to play, quite another to come out on top vs Ons if they do end up meeting.

@Daniel91 Tennis pension, there's such a thing? Haha.

@Trofo Took a tip from UFC yesterday and smashed it, what's your tennis spider sense say?

[Trofo]

@Trofo Took a tip from UFC yesterday and smashed it, what's your tennis spider sense say?

Absolutely nothing, there is no tennis today

I am always looking at the markets just for the current day. I'll post some tennis tips tomorrow morning after I check the markets and latest news. If you are fishing for tips in general, check my posts since I just posted a nice multi in some thread. Probably Sportsbet main.

[Daniel91]

Serena Williams just gave a very interesting interview, about the reasons for returning to Wimbledon:

''Serena Williams says a big motivating factor behind her Wimbledon return was not wanting last year's tearful injury retirement to be her final SW19 memory.''
''Asked about her expectations at Wimbledon, the world number 1,204 said: "I have high goals, but also I don't know. We'll see."
''She has not played singles since waving a tearful farewell to Centre Court last year after slipping in the match against Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
It was always something since the match ended that was always on my mind," she said. "So it was a tremendous amount of motivation for that.''
"I didn't retire. I just needed to heal physically, mentally," she said at the All England Club on Saturday.
I had no plans, to be honest. I just didn't know when I would come back. I didn't know how I would come back.
Obviously Wimbledon is such a great place to be, and it just kind of worked out."

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61936963

What a rested and recovered Serena can do at this Wimbledon?
She obviously wants a dignified farewell to Wimbledon and we may be watching the last performance of one of the greatest tennis legends in history.
It will be very interesting to watch her in the coming days.