Tennis 2024

[Monty]

Andy Murray may have already played his last Wimbledon, doubtful for SW19, following having to retire in his match at the Queen's Club after just 5 games, with back pain.

I hope he doesn't carry on playing too long but would be a shame if he doesn't get one last hurrah. Maybe the Olympics or the US Open if he's not fit for Wimbledon?

He definitely wants the Olympics. Hopefully he'll make something.

[Villa Lew]

Emma Raducanu beats a top 10 player for the first time.

[Monty]

Emma Raducanu beats a top 10 player for the first time.

And wasn't even at 100% doing it. Whisper it quietly, but it looks like she may well be back to Proper Player levels.

[cdbearsfan]

I don't really follow tennis during the fifty weeks a year pre-season, but Boulter seems to be doing well, too.

[Monty]

I don't really follow tennis during the fifty weeks a year pre-season, but Boulter seems to be doing well, too.

She's happiest on grass and is showing it. Wouldn't surprise me to see her make second week at the Big Wimby.

[maidstonevillain]

One to watch, 15 year old Hannah Klugman. Hopefully will get a few wild cards into big tournaments, and could cause a few shocks."

1 match away from main draw after getting Wild Card for qualifiers. Plays today.

[Monty]

Paolini just too heavy-hitting so far.

[Monty]

And Raducanu looks a bit loose-limbed, a bit like the racquet's too big for her.

[cdbearsfan]

Raducanu's opponent has been changed due to illness. I assume that's good?

[cdbearsfan]

Watson gone. Got herself in a position to win a topsy-turvy first set but never looked convincing on her own serve.

[Monty]

Lajal breaks Alcaraz early in the second set, just makes him angry, two games later he hasn't won another point yet.

[Villa Lew]

Sabalenka withdraws with injury.

[cdbearsfan]

Raducanu wins first set. Wobbled a bit from 4-2 up but recovered to batter her 7-0 in tiebreak.

[Monty]

Yeah an iffy first set, but ate her alive in the tie break.

[cdbearsfan]

Through she goes. Easy enough in the end. The other lady wasn't bad for a "Lucky Loser", though.