re: The Official 2012 Wimbledon Daily Thread

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Clay courts: Nadal, 12–2
Hard courts: Federer, 6–5
Indoor: Federer, 4–0
Outdoor: Nadal, 5–2
Grass courts: Federer, 2–1

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Clearly shows just how much Federer challenged Nadal on his best surfaces consistently, yet Nadal wasn't good enough to return the favor. Just like this year.

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What clearly this shows, just so that we're all clear here, is that Federer has Nadal's number on a single court: The W2 in London.

In matches not played on the W2 in London, Nadal is 18-6 against Federer.

18-6.

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If Wimby lets her wear it, then I'm okay with it.

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Fair enough. I guess I just don't agree with "wimby" on this one

Manic Monday, bitches! Some matches of note.

Novak Djokovic vs. Viktor Troicki (I may or may not have put some money on this. Thus, I may or may not be funked if there is an upset. I mean, like funked hard...right in the pooper.)

Roger Federer vs. Xavier Malisse (I like Mallise, generally speaking. I saw him play last year, and I think he is a lot better than his ranking indicates, but I don't like him THAT much. Fed should win in three. If there is an upset, it may or may not cost me a sizable sum of money.)

David Ferrer vs. Juan Martin Del Potro (I have a bit of a mancrush on Delpo (this is because I saw him play live in the summer of 2009 about two weeks before he won the US Open. To see a guy that size hit a jumping backhand a la Marcelo Rios is a pretty impressive thing to see in person.) So, I'm leaning Delpo. Line is Delpo-140, so if he loses against the always-game David Ferrer, it isn't going to cost me too much money.)

Marin Cilic vs. Andy Murray (Murray is at -450, which I think is the bargain of the day. I'm probably gonna toss down a C-note on this one.)

Tsonga vs. Fish (Fish hates the dirty frenchman just as much as I do. I'm probably gonna lay off this one, but go Mardy.)

Brian Baker vs. Kohlschreiber (This a very interesting match. Baker is +165, which is probably about right. Kohlschreiber is playing really well and should probably be slightly favored, but I really like the way Baker is playing. Don't count him out.)

Forecast is not looking good. Hopefully it won't rain all day.

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What do y'all think of this Goffin character? Seems to have top 10 potential. Solid all around game. Does nothing spectacular.

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I still haven't seen him play. He is on my DVR, though.

When I think of "solid all around game. Does nothing spectacular", Gilles Simon immediately pops in my head. Fair comparison?

I'm really surprised more people aren't talking about Goffin. He appears to be busting though.

Jesus tittyfricking Christ, the girl that Serena plays today recorded a perfect set in her last match. I've never ever heard of this happening before on any level, though I'm sure it does happen from time to time in early rounds of junior tournaments (especially girl's juniors).

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Can't be any better than wild-card entry Yaroslava Shvedova was at the beginning of her third-round match at Wimbledon on Saturday, winning every single point in the 15-minute first set of what became a 6-0, 6-4 victory over French Open runner-up Sara Errani. It's the only "golden set" for a woman in the 44 years of professional tennis.

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Should have tennis soon.

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I'm scared shitless. I may have arguably gotten a little too aggressive on some of my plays.

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I would really like to marry Sabine Lisicki, does anyone have her contact information?

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No, but I once snuck into the player's lounge at the US Open and almost talked to Anna Kournikova.

That doesn't help does it?

Also, if anybody wants to get me Emma Watson's phone number, that would be terrific. In return, I will give you Ron Jeremy's cell phone number (I actually have it; no bullshite). He is fun to prank call.

My future wife takes the first set from Sharapova.

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Lisicki lives in Bradenton, Florida...looks like I'm road trippin'.

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That probably means she trains at Bolleterri (I think Bolleterri is either in or near Bradenton).