Really looking forward to it. I had planned to go out and watch it with a friend but decided against it when Federer pulled out.
I think this year will be wide open. Rafa is clear favorite but he's no where near his best.
I've punted for Alex Zverev for £70 @ 66/1. One because he's the best young talent I've seen for a long time and two he wears the most expensive watch on tour (well between him and Rafa).
Any other tennis fans tipping anyone?
I think Rafa wins. I was very surprised when he lost to Thiem. I do question if he could still come on top of a gruelling 5 setter.
Saying that he did beat Zverev and Dimitrov in 5 sets in the Aus open.
Sascha is a good kid (met him when he was 14, we still keep in touch a bit), he hit the highs in Rome, but is a bit too on-off-on-off to take a slam yet (although I hope I'm wrong). Will be interesting to see if having Andre in his corner gets Novak's fire burning again, Rafa has spent a few days fishing in Mallorca, so he'll be refreshed and ready to go having competed something like 5 weeks out of the last 6. Thiem looked very tidy recently on the dirt and could be a good shout.
Much less interest without Sharapova. Bad decision IMO.
Very much looking forward to it and indeed the whole season. Could be a new winner this year. No Wimbledon tickets though this year :(
Given that I tipped Them earlier in the thread I'll go for him and Andy in the final.
Five sets of Andy Murray generally sends me to sleep. I prefer the women's game which is more entertaining and more open without Williams dominating.