Talk About Tennis 2.0

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON 2024
INTENDED ORDER OF PLAY FOR DAY 13 SATURDAY 13 JULY

CENTRE COURT - 2:00PM

1. Ladies' Singles - Final
Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) [31] v Jasmine Paolini (ITA) [7]
2. Gentlemen's Doubles - Final
Max Purcell (AUS) / Jordan Thompson (AUS) [15] v Harri Heliovaara (FIN) / Henry Patten (GBR)
3. Ladies' Doubles - Final
Katerina Siniakova (CZE) / Taylor Townsend (USA) [4] v Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Erin Routliffe (NZL) [2]

NO.1 COURT - 11:00AM

1. Ladies' Wheelchair Singles - Final
Diede De Groot (NED) [1] v Aniek Van Koot (NED) [4]

2. Ladies' Invitation Doubles - Round Robin
Kim Clijsters (BEL) / Martina Hingis (SUI) v Cara Black (ZIM) / Samantha Stosur (AUS)
3. Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles - Round Robin
Bob Bryan (USA) / Mike Bryan (USA) v James Blake (USA) / Bruno Soares (BRA)

NO.3 COURT - 11:00AM

1. Quad Wheelchair Doubles - Final
Sam Schroder (NED) / Niels Vink (NED) [1] v Andy Lapthorne (GBR) / Guy Sasson (ISR) [2]
2. Gentlemen's Wheelchair Doubles - Semi-Finals
Ben Bartram (GBR) / Daniel Caverzaschi (ESP) v Takuya Miki (JPN) / Tokito Oda (JPN) [2]

COURT 12 - 11:00AM

1. Mixed Invitation Doubles - Round Robin
Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) / Barbara Schett (AUT) v Todd Woodbridge (AUS) / Rennae Stubbs (AUS)
2. Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles - Round Robin
Jamie Delgado (GBR) / Sebastien Grosjean (FRA) v Tommy Haas (GER) / Mark Philippoussis (AUS)

Not Before: 1:00pm
3. Girls' Doubles - Semi-Finals
Mika Stojsavljevic (GBR) / Mingge Xu (GBR) [7] v Julie Pastikova (CZE) / Julia Stusek (GER)

COURT 18 - 11:00AM

1. Ladies' Invitation Doubles - Round Robin
Ashleigh Barty (AUS) / Casey Dellacqua (AUS) v Johanna Konta (GBR) / CoCo Vandeweghe (USA)
2. Mixed Invitation Doubles - Round Robin
Greg Rusedski (GBR) / Iva Majoli (CRO) v Mansour Bahrami (IRI) / Alicia Molik (AUS)

Not Before: 1:00pm
3. Boys' Doubles - Semi-Finals
Jan Klimas (CZE) / Jan Kumstat (CZE) v Maxwell Exsted (USA) / Cooper Woestendick (USA) [7]

COURT 4 - 11:00AM

1. Boys' Singles - Semi-Finals
Naoya Honda (JPN) v Nicolai Budkov Kjaer (NOR) [2]
2. Girls' Singles - Semi-Finals
Renata Jamrichova (SVK) [1] v Vendula Valdmannova (CZE)
3. Boys' Doubles - Semi-Finals
Alexander Razeghi (USA) / Max Schoenhaus (GER) v Kaylan Bigun (USA) / Jagger Leach (USA) [3]

COURT 14 - 11:00AM

1. Girls' Singles - Semi-Finals
Emerson Jones (AUS) [3] v Iva Jovic (USA) [6]
2. Boys' Singles - Semi-Finals
Mees Rottgering (NED) v Theo Papamalamis (FRA) [16]
3. Girls' Doubles - Semi-Finals
Emerson Jones (AUS) / Vittoria Paganetti (ITA) [6] v Tyra Caterina Grant (USA) / Iva Jovic (USA) [2]

The Committee, while adhering as closely as possible to the order of play given, is unable to guarantee that it will be maintained in its entirety.
This may result in matches being moved from one court to another. DENISE PARNELL - REFEREE

Not a well-played match but some drama at the end.

One double fault by Paolini and one big serve by Krejcikova made the difference.

I would have picked Paolini in 3 just like the non-watching ponchi.

LOL, the TAT excitement over this match result is overwhelming.

I must admit I never thought Krejcikova would even get close to a 2nd grand slam title

JTContinental wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 5:08 pm I must admit I never thought Krejcikova would even get close to a 2nd grand slam title

EXCEPT for her wins- Krejcikova's best results at Wimbledon and Roland Garros have been one 4R result for each tournament.

It feels like, we definitely have The Big 1 at Roland Garros, and we may now have The Big 1 at the Australian Open with Sabalenka. With Wimbledon and the US Open- clearly, and until further notice, it is Open Season.

That men''s doubles final was absolutely insane. The Brit Patten and Finnish Heliövaara saved three match points in the second set tiebreaker to win 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (11-9). They actually almost came back in that first set tiebreaker. The match was somewhat dull during the first set until the tiebreaker- a lot of fairly easy service hold games. Throughout most of this match, Thompson and Purcell played better. BUT, obviously, during the biggest points, Patten and Heliövaara- who cried his eyes out after the match- prevailed.

Obviously, this was devastating for Purcell- who at least has one Wimbledon doubles title- and Thompson. Hated to see them lose three match points. But, it was incredibly exciting, and a very deserved win. Patten and Heliövaara just played inspired tennis to win.

Watched in delay. The first set was masterful by Krejcikova, and then, rather mundane. Some good points.
As above. I thought she was a one slam wonder (in singles). Young enough to get a third somewhere.

nelslus wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:20 pm LOL, the TAT excitement over this match result is overwhelming.

People did not even vote in the poll.
Nothing the WTA can do, but this lack of excitement is troublesome. Add to the RG final, and these are going to be slim years.

ponchi101 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:51 pm

nelslus wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:20 pm LOL, the TAT excitement over this match result is overwhelming.

People did not even vote in the poll.
Nothing the WTA can do, but this lack of excitement is troublesome. Add to the RG final, and these are going to be slim years.

I mean, there ARE enough very talented WTA players out there. Certainly, some of them will step up on a more consistent basis....right.....?

The final was mediocre, bur Paolini became the most popular player on the tour the past two weeks and will generate increased interest in women's tennis if she sustains this level.

This is based on the way the crowd treated her and her opponents in the last two matches. Watch her court assignments at the US Open as long as she stays in the tournament for proof.

My wife, who is not into tennis much, was glued to the TV for her semifinal and final. People love her underdog status because of her size and her positive attitude.

I can only say I hope you are right.
But her tennis does not stir me one bit. I would much rather have Navarro becoming more of a star.

BTW. Krejcikova's post match on court interview was very, very nice. It got her some points with me.

I'm going to be interested in Paolini's court assignments at Roger's Cup before the US Open.

She's the most charismatic player right now.

jazzyg wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 8:37 pm The final was mediocre, bur Paolini became the most popular player on the tour the past two weeks and will generate increased interest in women's tennis if she sustains this level.

This is based on the way the crowd treated her and her opponents in the last two matches. Watch her court assignments at the US Open as long as she stays in the tournament for proof.

My wife, who is not into tennis much, was glued to the TV for her semifinal and final. People love her underdog status because of her size and her positive attitude.

Agree about the point on court assignments during the US Open swing about Paolini and to a smaller point, Krejcikova

An emotional Taylor Townsend is now a Grand Slam Champion in Doubles.

She and Katerina Siniakova defeated Dabrowski and Routliffe 7-6(5) and 7-6(1).

ESPN couldn't wait to cut away from tennis to basketball could they?