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July 3rd 2008 07:07
Wimbledon Day 10 Schedule – Ladies’ Semi-Finals
According to this schedule direct from Wimbledon the early match on Centre Court is the Elena Dementieva – Venus Williams, followed by the Jie Zheng – Serena Williams match. ESPN2 commercials have it slated in the opposite order. So if for some reason you only want to see one of the two matches, make sure you check in early to see which one starts first.
The remaining Gentlemen’s Quarter-Finals match between Rainer Schuettler and Arnaud Clement will be the early match on Court 1 and play to a finish. It is currently tied at one set a piece, 6-3, 5-7.
I have liked Elena Dementieva’s chances from the very start. Even I have waivered a bit after seeing how Venus Williams has played for the last ten days. Every expert everywhere is picking an all Williams final match. Venus’s record against Elena would also point to that outcome, she has beaten her five times in the seven matches they have played. Dementieva downed Serena in the finals of the Kremlin Cup this past October, I am sure that experience will help at least a little today against Venus.
Jie Zheng, the first Chinese player to make it to the Semis at the All England Club, and just the second qualifier to ever make the semis in a Grand Slam event will have to get through Serena if she wants to extend her stay in England. Serena has been just about flawless thus far, and hopes to get through and face her sister in the finals on Saturday.
As I have said, all the experts are picking Venus vs. Serena. While that would be a great match to see again, I don’t agree with the experts. I actually think both Dementieva and Zheng CAN get it done and meet in the Finals. I still think Dementieva WILL make the finals in a tough match that she just barely eeks out over Venus. I am not convinced that Zheng WILL do the same. So, what I am saying is, Dementieva and Zheng win! However, that might be too bold a prediction, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we wind up with a Dementieva – Williams final. Both matches will go three sets regardless of who wins, and will be close, and extremely fun to watch.
Centre Court 1.00 pm
1. Ladies' Singles
Elena Dementieva (RUS)[5] v. Venus Williams (USA)[7]
2. Ladies' Singles
Jie Zheng (CHN) v. Serena Williams (USA)[6]
3. Gentlemen's Doubles
Lukas Dlouhy (CZE)[9] v. Daniel Nestor (CAN)[2]
Leander Paes (IND)[9] Nenad Zimonjic (SRB)[2]
Court 1 1.00 pm
1. Gentlemen's Singles
Rainer Schuettler (GER) v. Arnaud Clement (FRA)
2. Mixed Doubles To Finish 6-3 5-7
Pavel Vizner (CZE)[3] v. Igor Andreev (RUS)
Kveta Peschke (CZE)[3] Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
3. Mixed Doubles
Mike Bryan (USA)[1] v. Kevin Ullyett (ZIM)[5]
Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)[1] Ai Sugiyama (JPN)[5]
Court 2 1.00 pm
1. Gentlemen's Doubles
Bob Bryan (USA)[1] v. Jonas Bjorkman (SWE)[8]
Mike Bryan (USA)[1] Kevin Ullyett (ZIM)[8]
2. Senior Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Vijay Amritraj (IND)[1] v. Mansour Bahrami (IRI)
Gene Mayer (USA)[1] Henri Leconte (FRA)
3. Mixed Doubles
Andy Ram (ISR)[9] v. Bob Bryan (USA)
Nathalie Dechy (FRA)[9] Samantha Stosur (AUS)
4. Ladies' Inv. Doubles
Ilana Kloss (RSA) v. Gretchen Magers (USA)
Rosalyn Nideffer (USA) Conchita Martinez (ESP)
Court 3 12.00 noon
1. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Romana Tabakova (SVK) v. Polona Hercog (SLO)[5]
2. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Filip Krajinovic (SRB) v. Andrew Thomas (AUS)
3. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Alex Sanders (AUS) v. Dominic Hodgson (GBR)
Mark Verryth (AUS) Ashley Watling (GBR)
4. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Marin Draganja (CRO) v. Lewis Barnes (GBR)
Filip Krajinovic (SRB) James Marsalek (GBR)
Court 4 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Borut Puc (SLO) v. Alexandre Folie (BEL)[5]
Juan-Carlos Spir (COL) David Goffin (BEL)[5]
2. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Elena Chernyakova (RUS)[4] v. Jade Curtis (GBR)
Nikola Hofmanova (AUT)[4] Jocelyn Rae (GBR)
3. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Tyra Calderwood (AUS) v. Elena Bogdan (ROU)[1]
Johanna Konta (AUS) Bojana Jovanovski (SRB)[1]
4. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd. To Finish 7-6(6) 4-4
Monica Gorny (RSA) v. T.B.D.
Rebecca Marino (CAN)
Court 11 12.00 noon
1. Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Jacco Eltingh (NED) v. T-J Middleton (USA)
Paul Haarhuis (NED) David Wheaton (USA)
2. Senior Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Jeremy Bates (GBR) v. Heinz Guenthardt (SUI)
Anders Jarryd (SWE) Balazs Taroczy (HUN)
3. Senior Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Kevin Curren (USA)[2] v. Peter Mcnamara (AUS)
John Fitzgerald (AUS)[2] Paul Mcnamee (AUS)
4. Ladies' Inv. Doubles
Annabel Croft (GBR)[2] v. Martina Navratilova (USA)
Jo Durie (GBR)[2] Helena Sukova (CZE)
Court 14 12.00 noon
1. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Tamaryn Hendler (BEL) v. Arantxa Rus (NED)[2]
2. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)[9] v. Cesar Ramirez (MEX)[3]
3. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Anastassia Grymalska (ITA) v. Lesley Kerkhove (NED)[5]
Nadia Lalami (MAR) Arantxa Rus (NED)[5]
4. Girls' Doubles - 1st Rnd.
Richel Hogenkamp (NED) v. Zuzana Linhova (CZE)
Laura Robson (GBR) Zuzana Luknarova (SVK)
To Finish 6-4 6-7(3)
Court 15 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Vasek Pospisil (CAN) v. Mirza Basic (BIH)
Milos Raonic (CAN) Di Wu (CHN)
2. Girls' Doubles - 1st Rnd.
Misaki Doi (JPN) v. Mallory Burdette (USA)[3]
Kurumi Nara (JPN) Melanie Oudin (USA)[3]
3. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd. To Finish 6-3 5-7 7-7
Cheng-Peng Hsieh (TPE) v. Niki Moser (AUT)
Tsung-Hua Yang (TPE) Dane Propoggia (AUS)
4. Boys' Doubles - 1st Rnd.
Blaz Rola (SLO) v. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)[4]
Ty D Trombetta (USA) Henri Kontinen (FIN)[4]
Court 18 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Bernard Tomic (AUS)[1] v. Henrique Cunha (BRA)[6]
2. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Laura Robson (GBR) v. Bojana Jovanovski (SRB)[9]
3. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Matt Reid (AUS)[3] v. Daniel Evans (GBR)
Bernard Tomic (AUS)[3] Dan Smethurst (GBR)
4. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Jared Easton (AUS) v. Ryan Harrison (USA)[2]
Andrew Thomas (AUS) Bradley Klahn (USA)[2]
Court 19 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Henri Kontinen (FIN) v. Dane Propoggia (AUS)
2. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Naomi Broady (GBR) v. Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (THA)[3]
3. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Timea Babos (HUN)[8] v. Naomi Broady (GBR)
Reka-Luca Jani (HUN)[8] Jade Windley (GBR)
TBA
1. Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Guy Forget (FRA)[2] v. Donald Johnson (USA)
Cedric Pioline (FRA)[2] Jared Palmer (USA)
2. Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Luke Jensen (USA) v. Todd Woodbridge (AUS)
Murphy Jensen (USA) Mark Woodforde (AUS)
Can my prediction of a Dementieva - Zheng finals happen?
According to this schedule direct from Wimbledon the early match on Centre Court is the Elena Dementieva – Venus Williams, followed by the Jie Zheng – Serena Williams match. ESPN2 commercials have it slated in the opposite order. So if for some reason you only want to see one of the two matches, make sure you check in early to see which one starts first.
The remaining Gentlemen’s Quarter-Finals match between Rainer Schuettler and Arnaud Clement will be the early match on Court 1 and play to a finish. It is currently tied at one set a piece, 6-3, 5-7.
I have liked Elena Dementieva’s chances from the very start. Even I have waivered a bit after seeing how Venus Williams has played for the last ten days. Every expert everywhere is picking an all Williams final match. Venus’s record against Elena would also point to that outcome, she has beaten her five times in the seven matches they have played. Dementieva downed Serena in the finals of the Kremlin Cup this past October, I am sure that experience will help at least a little today against Venus.
Jie Zheng, the first Chinese player to make it to the Semis at the All England Club, and just the second qualifier to ever make the semis in a Grand Slam event will have to get through Serena if she wants to extend her stay in England. Serena has been just about flawless thus far, and hopes to get through and face her sister in the finals on Saturday.
As I have said, all the experts are picking Venus vs. Serena. While that would be a great match to see again, I don’t agree with the experts. I actually think both Dementieva and Zheng CAN get it done and meet in the Finals. I still think Dementieva WILL make the finals in a tough match that she just barely eeks out over Venus. I am not convinced that Zheng WILL do the same. So, what I am saying is, Dementieva and Zheng win! However, that might be too bold a prediction, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we wind up with a Dementieva – Williams final. Both matches will go three sets regardless of who wins, and will be close, and extremely fun to watch.
Centre Court 1.00 pm
1. Ladies' Singles
Elena Dementieva (RUS)[5] v. Venus Williams (USA)[7]
2. Ladies' Singles
Jie Zheng (CHN) v. Serena Williams (USA)[6]
3. Gentlemen's Doubles
Lukas Dlouhy (CZE)[9] v. Daniel Nestor (CAN)[2]
Leander Paes (IND)[9] Nenad Zimonjic (SRB)[2]
Court 1 1.00 pm
1. Gentlemen's Singles
Rainer Schuettler (GER) v. Arnaud Clement (FRA)
2. Mixed Doubles To Finish 6-3 5-7
Pavel Vizner (CZE)[3] v. Igor Andreev (RUS)
Kveta Peschke (CZE)[3] Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
3. Mixed Doubles
Mike Bryan (USA)[1] v. Kevin Ullyett (ZIM)[5]
Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)[1] Ai Sugiyama (JPN)[5]
Court 2 1.00 pm
1. Gentlemen's Doubles
Bob Bryan (USA)[1] v. Jonas Bjorkman (SWE)[8]
Mike Bryan (USA)[1] Kevin Ullyett (ZIM)[8]
2. Senior Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Vijay Amritraj (IND)[1] v. Mansour Bahrami (IRI)
Gene Mayer (USA)[1] Henri Leconte (FRA)
3. Mixed Doubles
Andy Ram (ISR)[9] v. Bob Bryan (USA)
Nathalie Dechy (FRA)[9] Samantha Stosur (AUS)
4. Ladies' Inv. Doubles
Ilana Kloss (RSA) v. Gretchen Magers (USA)
Rosalyn Nideffer (USA) Conchita Martinez (ESP)
Court 3 12.00 noon
1. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Romana Tabakova (SVK) v. Polona Hercog (SLO)[5]
2. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Filip Krajinovic (SRB) v. Andrew Thomas (AUS)
3. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Alex Sanders (AUS) v. Dominic Hodgson (GBR)
Mark Verryth (AUS) Ashley Watling (GBR)
4. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Marin Draganja (CRO) v. Lewis Barnes (GBR)
Filip Krajinovic (SRB) James Marsalek (GBR)
Court 4 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Borut Puc (SLO) v. Alexandre Folie (BEL)[5]
Juan-Carlos Spir (COL) David Goffin (BEL)[5]
2. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Elena Chernyakova (RUS)[4] v. Jade Curtis (GBR)
Nikola Hofmanova (AUT)[4] Jocelyn Rae (GBR)
3. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Tyra Calderwood (AUS) v. Elena Bogdan (ROU)[1]
Johanna Konta (AUS) Bojana Jovanovski (SRB)[1]
4. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd. To Finish 7-6(6) 4-4
Monica Gorny (RSA) v. T.B.D.
Rebecca Marino (CAN)
Court 11 12.00 noon
1. Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Jacco Eltingh (NED) v. T-J Middleton (USA)
Paul Haarhuis (NED) David Wheaton (USA)
2. Senior Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Jeremy Bates (GBR) v. Heinz Guenthardt (SUI)
Anders Jarryd (SWE) Balazs Taroczy (HUN)
3. Senior Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Kevin Curren (USA)[2] v. Peter Mcnamara (AUS)
John Fitzgerald (AUS)[2] Paul Mcnamee (AUS)
4. Ladies' Inv. Doubles
Annabel Croft (GBR)[2] v. Martina Navratilova (USA)
Jo Durie (GBR)[2] Helena Sukova (CZE)
Court 14 12.00 noon
1. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Tamaryn Hendler (BEL) v. Arantxa Rus (NED)[2]
2. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)[9] v. Cesar Ramirez (MEX)[3]
3. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Anastassia Grymalska (ITA) v. Lesley Kerkhove (NED)[5]
Nadia Lalami (MAR) Arantxa Rus (NED)[5]
4. Girls' Doubles - 1st Rnd.
Richel Hogenkamp (NED) v. Zuzana Linhova (CZE)
Laura Robson (GBR) Zuzana Luknarova (SVK)
To Finish 6-4 6-7(3)
Court 15 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Vasek Pospisil (CAN) v. Mirza Basic (BIH)
Milos Raonic (CAN) Di Wu (CHN)
2. Girls' Doubles - 1st Rnd.
Misaki Doi (JPN) v. Mallory Burdette (USA)[3]
Kurumi Nara (JPN) Melanie Oudin (USA)[3]
3. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd. To Finish 6-3 5-7 7-7
Cheng-Peng Hsieh (TPE) v. Niki Moser (AUT)
Tsung-Hua Yang (TPE) Dane Propoggia (AUS)
4. Boys' Doubles - 1st Rnd.
Blaz Rola (SLO) v. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)[4]
Ty D Trombetta (USA) Henri Kontinen (FIN)[4]
Court 18 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Bernard Tomic (AUS)[1] v. Henrique Cunha (BRA)[6]
2. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Laura Robson (GBR) v. Bojana Jovanovski (SRB)[9]
3. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Matt Reid (AUS)[3] v. Daniel Evans (GBR)
Bernard Tomic (AUS)[3] Dan Smethurst (GBR)
4. Boys' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Jared Easton (AUS) v. Ryan Harrison (USA)[2]
Andrew Thomas (AUS) Bradley Klahn (USA)[2]
Court 19 12.00 noon
1. Boys' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Henri Kontinen (FIN) v. Dane Propoggia (AUS)
2. Girls' Singles - Qtr. Finals
Naomi Broady (GBR) v. Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (THA)[3]
3. Girls' Doubles - 2nd Rnd.
Timea Babos (HUN)[8] v. Naomi Broady (GBR)
Reka-Luca Jani (HUN)[8] Jade Windley (GBR)
TBA
1. Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Guy Forget (FRA)[2] v. Donald Johnson (USA)
Cedric Pioline (FRA)[2] Jared Palmer (USA)
2. Gentlemen's Inv. Doubles
Luke Jensen (USA) v. Todd Woodbridge (AUS)
Murphy Jensen (USA) Mark Woodforde (AUS)
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Comment by Leonard Marlborough
Racing Write
I was writing another comment for you as you posted this (got my answer)...
I hope you are right. Both Dementieva & Zheng have a charm that would make a final more interesting than a Williams/Williams. But I have always like Venus...
Good to see Andrew Thomas in a boys' singles quarter final. Seen a bit of him at local pennant level & junior competition.
Comment by Two Guys Sports
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Blogging in America
I certainly do hope at least Dementieva gets it done today. Her serve is so shaky sometimes. she definitely needs to avoid a meltdown like she had in the quarters, and in Paris against Safina.
I really do wish I had put some money on them at the start. I didn't even think about it at the time, cause I am far from an expert on tennis. Although at the moment I look a little like a tennis Rainman of sorts. i am sure I just got lucky. We'll see how these two underdog picks going through to the finals turns out.
Gene
Comment by ethos
NRL Live
I think Venus will be the one to take out the championship this year.