Tennis!

[IAceI]

Should be easy enough for Murray against a clay-courter, get into his swing nice and early and get on the way.

As for Isner v Mahut. Surely some underhanded trickery there? Unbelievable!

[EddieG]

I guess they better start now to avoid having to catch up.

[Bobfoc]

It honestly wouldn't surprise me if Mahut vs Isner was on Centre Court. All joking aside, it's bound to attract a big crowd.

[IAceI]

I'd assume they'll probably return them to Court 18, the site of their last match, for sentimental sake.

[Baddar]

...and this one will finish 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 or something ridiculously one sided like that.

[IAceI]

Yep and for every single point we'll be reminded of the mammoth match they had last year. An amazing feat last year, and unlikely to happen again, beggars belief that they've been drawn together again but once this match is over it'll be normal service resumed and back to the tried and tested.

Early predictions for Wimbledon? I'm finding it hard to call. If Federer plays like he did against Nadal at the French Open if/when they meet then I think he has the weapons to take him. Plus it'll be interesting to see how Djokovic bounces back, you could see his steely focus coming back (he was well off against Fed at the French) but similarly you could see him crumbling in the third round against an inspired Gulbis or Troicki or something equally bizarre. It's all about how he reacts to his loss from the French.

I said yesterday I think if Nadal is knocked out prior to the final then it's Federer's to lose. If they meet in the final I think Nadal just has all the answers to Federer's questions and will triumph again.

[sahyder1]

I don't care if the fix was in to get Mahus/Isner to play again, it is a good idea. Heck, put them on center court, I agree that it will be an attraction.

Raonic/Nadal in the 3rd round?

[gunnar hendershow]

Well guys I'll see you in 2056 when Isner/Mahut is over.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Good opening set from Venus, no problems or hitches so far

Edit: And through goes Venus, 6-3 6-1. Only the opening round, but pretty much the exact showing that she needed here.

Edited June 20, 2011 by JohnnyPerfect

[Lineker]

Nadal unexplainably hits a double fault at the worst possible time, Russell is now a break up!

[Baddar]

Aaaaand he has the break back.

[Pesci]

No way the girl Venus beat is actually female.

That's the sort of contribution I'll be bringing to this thread

EDIT: Gonna watch the Gasquet match to support my pick for today. Come on Richard!

Edited June 20, 2011 by Pesci

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Great match between Schiavone and Dokic, quite like both but I'm pretty gutted Dokic lost in the end, put up a great effort.

And every other match is currently rained off.

[Starvinho]

After losing the first set, Murray has levelled at 1-1 and is 3-0 up in the third now.

Edit: Murray wins the third set 6-0, now leads 2-1.

Edited June 20, 2011 by Starvinho

[Starvinho]

Murray takes the fourth 6-0 aswell and is through to the second round.

[maninblack]

I'll be rooting for Federer to win it this year on the men's side. But I'm not optimistic about his chances if he's facing Nadal in the final.

[Starvinho]

I really don't fancy Nadal to win it this year, I think he could get knocked out early. If all goes to plan Djoko vs Federer will be an awesome semi-final and I think the winner of that will win it this year, unless Murray decides to suprise us.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Another really fun opener for the women today, Serena a set up but Rezai is really playing some lovely stuff at times.

Edit: And Rezai fires back and takes the second set, great match here. Serena needs to step her game up in this third set.

Edited June 21, 2011 by JohnnyPerfect

[Starvinho]

Britain enjoyed two women's triumphs on the second day of Wimbledon as Elena Baltacha outclassed Mona Barthel and Anne Keothavong saw off Naomi Broady.

World number 68 Baltacha, the British number one, overcame her 114th-ranked German opponent 6-2 6-4 and will next play Shuai Peng or Kirsten Flipkens.

British number three Keothavong beat compatriot Naomi Broady 6-2 6-4 to seal a meeting with Petra Kvitova.

Heather Watson, Laura Robson and Emily Webley-Smith also play on Tuesday.

Good day so far for the Brits, definately fancy Watson getting through later on aswell. Elsewhere, Federer turned on the class to come through his first round match in straight sets.

[Katsuya]

I'll tell you what, Webley-Smith has an amazing shot on her. Some real power behind her.