Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wimbledon Update
Sorry about the lack of a formal Wimbledon preview – I truly wish writing about sports was my only job, but alas, it’s not. Anyway, here are some thoughts regarding the action so far and some of the interesting potential matches I’m looking forward to.1) Can some ATP pro PLEASE hire Darren Cahill as a coach?? I can’t stand listening to him – his voice, his commentary, his complete sense of humor deficiency, even his long narrow-face look….get him OUT of broadcasting!
2) Hoping for the all France 4th round battle between Tsonga and Gasquet in that section of the draw, and I think it might happen.
3) The French are kicking some serious butt on the grass – a dozen guys in the 2nd round, almost 20% of the draw. Of course, it would be a big surprise to see more than 1 in the quarterfinals (Gasquet? Monfils?), and a shock to see any in the semi’s.
4) Youzhny-Nadal 4th rounder could be very interesting – remember, Youzhny beat him at the US Open last year.
5) Baghdatis-Nalbandian in the 3rd round is an interesting potential matchup
6) Monfils has a very decent chance to make the quarters…I like his draw.
7) I know Berdych would be a big favorite, but I’m hoping he plays Tommy Robredo in the 4th round. I’m assuming that Robredo will beat Bjorkman in the 3rd round, the athletic, speedy clay-courter overcomes the cunning and guile of the veteran doubles star (whom of course, shocked the world in reaching the semi’s here last year).
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