TENNIS: Wimbledon 2021

[JollyGood]

We are in to second and final week of Wimbledon 2021

It has been a difficult time for tennis fans because the pandemic has caused disruption in sport has it has done in all walks of life. Wimbledon 2020 was cancelled but it has been a super success so far in Wimbledon 2021. We are in to the second week of the tournament which is home to the game of Tennis.

Still in the draw are: Djokovic, Barty, Shapovalov, Zverev, Medvedev, Pliskova and Keys... and above them all in talent and grace is a man is also present and who will become 40 years old next month and is aiming for his 9th Wimbledon title and for his 13th Wimbledon final: Roger Federer




Here is the order of play today 5th July 2021:


Centre Court (from 1.30pm BST)
(1) Novak Djokovic v Christian Garin (17)
(20) Coco Gauff v Angelique Kerber (25)
(6) Roger Federer v Lorenzo Sonego (23)

No 1 Court (from 1pm)
(1) Ashleigh Barty v Barbora Krejcikova (14)
(16) Felix Auger-Aliassime v Alexander Zverev (4)
Emma Raducanu v Ajla Tomljanovic

No 2 Court (from 11am)
(7) Iga Swiatek v Ons Jabeur (21)
Marton Fucsovics v Andrey Rublev (5)
(14) Hubert Hurkacz v Daniil Medvedev (2)

No 3 Court (from 11am)
(18) Elena Rybakina v Aryna Sabalenka (2)
(10) Denis Shapovalov v Roberto Bautista Agut (

Court 12 (from 11am)
(7) Matteo Berrettini v Ilya Ivashka
( 8 ) Karolina Pliskova v Liudmila Samsonova
(30) Paula Badosa v Karolina Muchova (18)

Court 18 (from 11am)
(25) Karen Khachanov v Sebastian Korda
(23) Madison Keys v Viktorija Golubic


Let this thread be the place to share our opinions about Wimbledon 2021. Who will win, who deserves to win and what you think will happen next and what do you think about what has has happened so far  



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[Lorence.xD]

Why are there some players that have a number in them while the other don't? Just a curious question, really interested with Wimbledon even though tennis is far from popular in my country. Also, why are some of the famous players aren't participating in this tournament?

[Jating]

Why are there some players that have a number in them while the other don't? Just a curious question, really interested with Wimbledon even though tennis is far from popular in my country. Also, why are some of the famous players aren't participating in this tournament?

Those are players rank, so if you see, (1) Novak Djokovic is currently rank number 1 in this tournament and is the current number 1 player in tennis.

Djokovic has a clear path here and his chance to win the Wimbledon is high. Although the sentimental favourite here is Federer, but I doubt that he can reach the semis.

Almost all of the top players are participating here, this is a major grand slam tournament. If you don't see your favourite players, it's either they didn't enter because they are injured or they have been eliminated in the early rounds like Tsitsipas.

[JollyGood]

The numbers you asked about next to the names, these are not world ranking positions. The numbers in brackets denote the rankings each player has for this Wimbledon tournament only and it is decided by the tournament organisers.

In the men side Djokovic is seeded 1, Medvedev is seeded 2 and Zverev is seeded 4th with Federer seeded 6th.

In the women side Barty is seeded 1, Sabalenka is seeded 2 and Pliskova is seeded 8th.

As for famous players not participating, can you name them? Nadal is the only one I can think of who pulled out because of wanting to extend his playing career and the other is British female number one Joanna Konta who could not participate because she came in to close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

As mentioned by Jating other players such as Tsitsipas were knocked and other players such as Serena Williams withdrew while playing because she got injured. Which famous names are you referring to?

Why are there some players that have a number in them while the other don't? Just a curious question, really interested with Wimbledon even though tennis is far from popular in my country. Also, why are some of the famous players aren't participating in this tournament?

[blue Snow]

Seems no England player, fans are quite disappointed even they are playing at home.

Also, why are some of the famous players aren't participating in this tournament?

the tournament going to 16 rounds, I also don't follow since the first time, I guess they are fall in the elimination round or covid-19 (the last one is Konta)

Although the sentimental favourite here is Federer, but I doubt that he can reach the semis.

maybe he is not fit properly because is injured for almost 2 year

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

Those are players rank, so if you see, (1) Novak Djokovic is currently rank number 1 in this tournament and is the current number 1 player in tennis.

Was about to ask the same thing but it seems that someone's already did the question. I have another question though, how do they determine the rank of the players though, is it like some kind of match making ranking where they have to win to increase their rank like the one that they use in chess?

[Yaunfitda]

Those are players rank, so if you see, (1) Novak Djokovic is currently rank number 1 in this tournament and is the current number 1 player in tennis.

Was about to ask the same thing but it seems that someone's already did the question. I have another question though, how do they determine the rank of the players though, is it like some kind of match making ranking where they have to win to increase their rank like the one that they use in chess?

Well as far as I know, every player who entered a tournament will have some kind of points. So obviously if you won a masters 250, 500 or 1000 you earn a points if you place at least in QF. Grand Slams like Wimbledon accured higher points. So it's a whole year tournament, so players accumulated points overtime and the one with the highest will be on top.

For this year's Wimbledon, I will go with Djokovic, I haven't check the bracket, but Rublev and Medvedev could be a good contender. Federer has lost so much of his speed. Maybe he can win against Sonego next, but it will be a tough match next.

Only bright side for Britain in in the ladies side, 18 year old Emma Raducanu.

[Timelord2067]

Why exactly is this a self moderated thread in the gaming section?

The fact that Wimbledon is in its second week for 2021, added to the fact that there is an overarching Tennis thread (not to mention that this is a self moderated thread - which goes against my core beliefs of enabling a fair discussion to be able to take place) means that I regret to say I won't be making further posts in this comment, but will nevertheless read along (as long as this post doesn't get deleted that is).

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

Was about to ask the same thing but it seems that someone's already did the question. I have another question though, how do they determine the rank of the players though, is it like some kind of match making ranking where they have to win to increase their rank like the one that they use in chess?

Well as far as I know, every player who entered a tournament will have some kind of points. So obviously if you won a masters 250, 500 or 1000 you earn a points if you place at least in QF. Grand Slams like Wimbledon accured higher points. So it's a whole year tournament, so players accumulated points overtime and the one with the highest will be on top.

So it really is like how they rank in chess, that's pretty good that I don't have to learn something new because it's the same for tennis. Will their be some sort of reset every year though or is the points permanent? If you don't play though, will the rank decay?

[JollyGood]

Why exactly is this a self moderated thread in the gaming section?

Thank you for your comments.

From previous experiences I am fairly confident I know which threads to create as self-moderated and which I should not. All my sports threads are created to encourage participation and to have discussions.

self-moderated to keep this thread clean from trolls, attention-seekers and signature spammers

The fact that Wimbledon is in its second week for 2021, added to the fact that there is an overarching Tennis thread (not to mention that this is a self moderated thread - which goes against my core beliefs of enabling a fair discussion to be able to take place) means that I regret to say I won't be making further posts in this comment, but will nevertheless read along (as long as this post doesn't get deleted that is).

The overarching tennis thread is overarching, this thread is more specific and considering it was created a few hours ago it seems to have had the desired effect by attracting enough attention from tennis fans. In my opinion no single overarching thread should have a monopoly but I know some will disgaree.

[Timelord2067]

The overarching tennis thread is overarching, this thread is more specific and considering it was created a few hours ago it seems to have had the desired effect by attracting enough attention from tennis fans. In my opinion no single overarching thread should have a monopoly but I know some will disgaree.

I mean no disrespect as I'm sure you already know, but the 2021 Wimbledon season has been underway for more than two weeks with pre-entry games then the first couple of rounds having already been played.

FWIW I feel Ash Barty might just win her first Wimbledon ahead of her joining the rest of the Australian 2020/1 Olympic Team in Tokyo in the next few days.

[JollyGood]

Earlier today Jabeur defeated Swiatek so she will meet Sabalenka in their quarter-final. British wildcard Raducanu will meet Tomljanovic later on Court One to decide who goes through to the quarter-finals. Barty just won her match against Krejcikova 7-5 6-3 and I think she will at worst be a losing semi-finalist or runner-up and at best I am sure she can win the tournament.

I mean no disrespect as I'm sure you already know, but the 2021 Wimbledon season has been underway for more than two weeks with pre-entry games then the first couple of rounds having already been played.

FWIW I feel Ash Barty might just win her first Wimbledon ahead of her joining the rest of the Australian 2020/1 Olympic Team in Tokyo in the next few days.

[Woodie]

Game between  Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Zverev is on on court 1 and so far Aliassime the young Canadian has an advantage over Zverev who seems to be struggling a bit.

Should the Germany (Zverev) be allowed back into this game, those big saves he has in his arsenal should win him the game but Felix is not not be brushed off just yet because I like how his playing and his kept the pressure on Zverev.

[perfect999]

Why are there some players that have a number in them while the other don't? Just a curious question, really interested with Wimbledon even though tennis is far from popular in my country. Also, why are some of the famous players aren't participating in this tournament?

From what I know, it's the seeding of a tournament and might not always represent the rank of a player. Seeding can be a little confusing to understand but you may think like this - any tournament wants the best players to face each other at the end of the tournament so they create seeding to separate the top players. You may read more about seeding here - https://tennispredict.com/how-does-seeding-work-in-tennis/

I was so excited to see Federer being tested by Norrie, although I have missed the whole Wimbledon because of odd timings in my country, I have watched a few games and that Norrie game was so good, the crowd behind the lower-ranked local player while Federer losing his cool in the 3rd set but managed to see off the young opponent in the next set.

Special thanks to Jolly for a dedicated thread on Wimbledon, I feel it is much needed for all major tournaments. I hope we can have one for e-sports because DOTA TI is up soon (July 7th-8th I guess)

[JollyGood]

Headlines from today are that Federer almost flawlessly goes through to his 18th Wimbledon semi-final. Raducanu was a set and 3-0 down before she retired allowing Tomljanovic to go through to meet Barty in an all Australian quarter-final tomorrow.

From the men Djokovic and Khachanov also go through to the quarter-finals, as does ex-champion Kerber from the women. It is shaping up to be a great Wimbledon 2021 

[Timelord2067]

Earlier today Jabeur defeated Swiatek so she will meet Sabalenka in their quarter-final. British wildcard Raducanu will meet Tomljanovic later on Court One to decide who goes through to the quarter-finals. Barty just won her match against Krejcikova 7-5 6-3 and I think she will at worst be a losing semi-finalist or runner-up and at best I am sure she can win the tournament.

I really thought Cori Guff would have won her match against Kerber:  ^{(Not that long ago she paired with Ash Barty in a Women's Doubles' competition - which they won!)}



Australian media are gushing that the quarter final of the 2021 Wimbledon Women's Final is an All Australian affair.

[JollyGood]

Barty looks like a real contender or Wimbledon champion in the making, she brushed aside French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova with relative ease. She has to be the favourite to win the tournament and is rightfully seeded number one.

Tomljanovic reaches her first quarter-final of a grand slam after so many attempts at the age of 28 but her run will probably end when she faces Barty. It is good for Australian tennis though when they can guarantee a semi-finalist at a grand slam before the quarter-final has even taken place.

I was fairly confident Kerber was going to get past Gauff because she has far too much experience.

Australian media are gushing that the quarter final of the 2021 Wimbledon Women's Final is an All Australian affair.

[JollyGood]

Congratulations to the following for making it to the Women Semi-Final: Sabalenka, Pliskova, Kerber and Barty

Semi-Final 1: Sabalenka vs Pliskova
Semi-Final 2: Kerber vs Barty

[perfect999]

Headlines from today are that Federer almost flawlessly goes through to his 18th Wimbledon semi-final. Raducanu was a set and 3-0 down before she retired allowing Tomljanovic to go through to meet Barty in an all Australian quarter-final tomorrow.

For some reason, a lot of players retire after they are down a set and some games. I remember watching Tomic play a few years back and the guy was almost tanking matches and he would just play to qualify for the tournament and even admitted publicly that he finds no motivation and his bank account is in good shape just by playing and qualifying for grand slams.

I was able to find the article too: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/bernard-tomic-can-t-find-any-motivation-at-wimbledon

Anyways, talking about this year's winners, I am sure Djokovic has got this one pretty easily because Federer hasn't looked that good to me.

[Timelord2067]

Congratulations to the following for making it to the Women Semi-Final: Sabalenka, Pliskova, Kerber and Barty

Semi-Final 1: Sabalenka vs Pliskova
Semi-Final 2: Kerber vs Barty

I've got three bets that I placed prior to the tournament commencing:





I'm going to be a little upset if Kerber wins given I hadn't placed a wager on her winning.  Good luck to all four players (including Kerber).  Not long now until they play.