Congratulations to Dustin Brown. Knew he would win after seeing him beat Nadal comprehensively last year. A big shut up to McEnroe and Co who started the match in a dismissive, patronising tone. They thought Brown was a joker, despite knowing that he won their previous match, and they were desperate for him not to beat their beloved Rafa. Don't normally listen to their pre match rubbish, but so glad I did today. Made the win even sweeter.
Some players just slip from the top of their game at a younger age
He's not that old, I guess the miles of heavy tennis have got to him, he's not got the economical gazelle style of Federer which is easier on the body.
I feel your pain Jewels. I think Rafa will be particularly disappointed after having so much more grass prep this year, and he's still out in the 2nd round. I think he is just done here, he can't get low enough and then his nerves make his forehand disappear.
Hopefully Dustin will destroy Dokyvitch in a similar fashion leaving the way clear for Murray.
He'd have to play Murray before Djokovic if he gets that far. I'd like to see a match between him and Murray. Would be some amazing shotmaking and entertainment.
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Dreddy for Bond. He would look good fully suited and booted.
Who was it here who said Nadal had a bye to the quarters and Andy would definitely play Rafa?
Rafa's biggest problem at Wimbledon is now players ranked 100 or lower.
2012 100, 2013 135, 2014 144, 2015 102.
Well done Dustin, amazing match from him there today, he only has 61 wins in his career.
He would.
I'll concentrate on being constructive about how nadal played and how well brown played
Probably CGG
Andrew Castle's desperation towards the end was cringeworthy and hilarious.
He's not that old, I guess the miles of heavy tennis have got to him, he's not got the economical gazelle style of Federer which is easier on the body.
What were the odds?
Awesome match. Brown has charisma to equal his talent.
He's on course to meet Murray in the quarters!
If he beats Nole then he's the champ.
I feel your pain Jewels. I think Rafa will be particularly disappointed after having so much more grass prep this year, and he's still out in the 2nd round. I think he is just done here, he can't get low enough and then his nerves make his forehand disappear.
Who ?
He did throw the pen to the ground in disgust after he'd signed the last one though!
He'd have to play Murray before Djokovic if he gets that far. I'd like to see a match between him and Murray. Would be some amazing shotmaking and entertainment.
Muzza plays Andreas seppi next,
Don't worry, it's only up from here. He can gain a shed load of points in the US hard court season.