View Full Version : WIMBLEDON MIXED DOUBLES 2018: including Jamie Murray & Vika Azarenka!
Sallydaisy
04-07-2018, 11:52
Jamie will be partnering Azarenka this year as he defends his Mixed Doubles title, won last year with Martina Hingis.
WimbledonVerified account @Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon) 9m9 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1014474915876098053)
"She's a great player"@jamie_murray (https://twitter.com/jamie_murray) can't wait to defend his #Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash) mixed doubles title with new partner @vika7 (https://twitter.com/vika7)
Looks like Jamie's changed his mind, as he did claim that he wouldn't be playing in the mixed doubles.
Kinda wish Andy had decided to enter mixed doubles, possibly with Heather. x
Sallydaisy
04-07-2018, 23:18
BBC article here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44709101
Jamie Murray has changed his mind about defending his Wimbledon mixed doubles title and will link up with former world number one Victoria Azarenka.
The 32-year-old Scot won at SW19 last year with the now retired multiple Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis.
They also won the US Open, Murray's third major mixed doubles title.
He had initially chosen to miss the mixed event to focus on the men's doubles with Brazilian partner Bruno Soares and protect his sore knees.
Azarenka, 28, is a two-time winner of the Australian Open but is now number 87 in the women's singles world rankings.
JAMES4578
05-07-2018, 08:49
Pity about Jamie's knees but will hopefully be ok. Lets hope Jamie/Vika combine well, Azarenka has also has success in doubles-2 Mixed slams and an Olympic Mixed Gold. 2 of them were with Max Mirnyni and the other Bob Bryan.
roytennisfan
05-07-2018, 11:10
Jamie has had a change of heart and will now defend his mixed doubles title albeit with a new partner. Maybe he couldn' t say no to Vika. I watched Vika play yesterday and was very sad she lost, especially after the extended time off court due to dispute with her daughter's father.
(Ken) Skupski and Smith beat Monroe and Kalashikova 6 - 1, 6 - 7 (3 - 7), 7 - 5.
Hoping for Murray and Azarenka's match to be on court 12. If not, it'll be the Clarke and Dart match.
Thought they might have put them on Centre after Rog's procession, but they are out on Court 3.
Lost the first set on the TB.
Clarke/Dart beat Lindstedt/Yang.
JAMES4578
06-07-2018, 19:42
Tough one for Jamie/Vika, save bp for 1 all in 2nd though-come on! Now still up a break at 4-2.
Play suspended, 1 set all.
Bad light stopped play, much to the annoyance of the crowd. Another two matches, tomorrow, for Jamie.
JAMES4578
06-07-2018, 20:14
Good play from Jamie/Vika to force the decider, hopefully start well on resumption!
Jamie and Azarenka are last on Court 3 today.
Murray and Azarenka will resume their match at 7.45pm (19.45pm).
Murray and Azarenka walk out with their opponents.
Murray and Azarenka save three break points to make it 2 - 2.
Murray and Azarenka break to make it 5 - 4.
Jamie and Victoria get the win - 6-4 in the third set - well done :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Great finish for Jamie & Victoria......well done!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Must say I am enjoying watching all these dubs matches, well done to the beeb!! :thumbup:
JAMES4578
07-07-2018, 19:38
Tight 3rd and also match overall, however Jamie/Vika stepping up when it mattered, well done!
Clarke and Dart win the first set against Mirnyi and Peschke 6 - 2.
Soares and Makarova beat Peers and Zhang 7 -6 (7 - 4), 6 - 3.
Soares and Makarova play Sock and Stephens in the third round.
Clarke and Dart drop the second set 4 - 6.
Jamie & Vika about to start on Centre against Farah & Groenefeld.
Clarke and Dart beat the 13th seeds, Mirnyi and Peschke, 6 - 2, 4 - 6, 6 - 4.
Kontinen and Watson break Matkowski's serve to make it 2 - 0 in the first set.
6 - 5 to Murray and Azarenka.
Kontinen and Watson winning 3 - 0 in the first set.
First set to Jamie and Vic:yahoo::yahoo:
Murray and Azarenka win the first set 7 - 6 (8 - 6).
Kontinen and Watson win the first set 6 - 2.
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 18:55
Fairly tight but hopefully Jamie/Vika maintaon the edge-come on! , Henri/Heather going well.
2 - 2 in the Murray and Azarenka match.
2 - 2 in the Kontinen and Watson match.
3 - 3 in the Kontinen and Watson match.
4 - 4 in the Murray and Azarenka match.
4 - 4 in the Kontinen and Watson match.
Jamie saves a break point as he and Azarenka make it 5 - 5.
5 - 5 in the Kontinen and Watson match.
Tie break for Murray and Azarenka.
Kontinen and Watson drop the second set 5 - 7.
Murray and Azarenka drop the second set 6 - 7 (6 - 8).
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 19:41
Two volley errors from Jamie at end and into 3rd-was hoping could finish in 2 this time! Going to play 3rd under roof-can hopefully step up! Henri/Heather need to regain ascendancy too!
Centre Court's roof now being closed.
3 - 2 to Kontinen and Watson.
3 - 3 in the Kontinen and Watson match.
4 - 3 to Kontinen and Watson.
Buzarnescu saves two break points to make it 4 - 4.
5 - 4 to Kontinen and Watson.
Azarenka has her serve broken, now 1 - 2 in the third set.
5 - 5 in the Kontinen and Watson match.
6 - 5 to Kontinen and Watson.
Jamie has his serve broken, now 1 - 4.
Kontinen and Watson win the match 7 - 5.
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 20:13
Unfortunately match seems to be slipping away as now Jamie broken after missed volley,Farah/Groenfield finding better form. Good for Kontinen/Watson!
Well done Watson and Kontinen:yahoo::yahoo:
Sallydaisy
09-07-2018, 20:29
Murrenka just held and then broke back ... serving at *3-5.
Still precarious BUT if they could level at 5-5 and light stops play they might just make it through tomorrow.
:peace:
The roof is closed Sally, so light won't be an issue...
Sallydaisy
09-07-2018, 20:37
The roof is closed Sally, so light won't be an issue...
:oops:
Just came in from watering the garden so missed that update ...
... but they have levelled at 5-5.
:shades:
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 20:38
Missed 2 bps on Farah's serve but take the 3rd for 5 all, some fightback! Can hopefully keep momentum going! Now up 6-5.
Sallydaisy
09-07-2018, 20:41
Muzzarenka hold for 6-5 in the final set ... one more break needed, and preferably not a tie-break!
What a fantastic recovery and win - so very well done :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo::cheer::cheer:
Sallydaisy
09-07-2018, 20:43
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Muzzarenka win!!!
What a match!!!! Brilliant fight back from Jamie & Victoria, just awesome!!! Never seen Victoria play with so much determination... Bravo to both players!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
JAMES4578
09-07-2018, 20:48
Jamie/Vika break to love for the win, fabulous . Wasn't too hopeful at 2 breaks down but great revival and a few nerves from Farah/Groenefeld with the onslaught!
Fantastic comeback for Jamie and Vika. And a great win for Heather and Henri too! The icing on the cake of a great day's tennis. Brilliant!! :clap::clap::clap:
What fabulous entertainment from the mixed! All matches were great. I had Jamie/Vika on the tv and Hev/Henri on my phone!!
:GBflag::GBflag:
lovetennis
09-07-2018, 21:40
Best match of the day without a doubt. Well done Jamie & Vika. Great to see so many Brits still alive in the doubles :GBflag:
supergran
10-07-2018, 00:13
Absolutely fantastic match. Unbelievable fight back. Well done Muzzarenka!
What happened?!!!! When I left it they literally going out at 1 - 5 down. When I looked at the result, they'd won it!!
supergran
10-07-2018, 11:15
What happened?!!!! When I left it they literally going out at 1 - 5 down. When I looked at the result, they'd won it!!
What happened was that they fought back and won. Never leave and always believe!!
WimbledonWestie
10-07-2018, 12:25
Missed all the excitement playing league tennis for my club. Saw the end on today's programme. Wow! Go Muzzarenka!
Clarke and Dart win the first set 6 - 3.
Clarke and Dart are winning 3 - 1 in the second set.
Clarke and Dart cause an upset by beating Pavic and Dabrowski 6 - 3, 6 - 4. They play either Cabal and Spears or Haase and Flipkens in the quarters.
JAMES4578
10-07-2018, 18:13
Fab for Clarke/Dart, well done!
Sallydaisy
10-07-2018, 18:19
Poor start for Kontinen/Watson ... they just held serve for the first time for 1-4.
Kontinen and Watson drop the first set 2 - 6.
Sallydaisy
10-07-2018, 18:54
HevHen on serve in the 2nd set so could force a third if they can get a break.
JAMES4578
10-07-2018, 19:04
Kontinem/Watson up 6-5 in 2nd so hopefully can force decider!
Sallydaisy
10-07-2018, 19:08
Tie-break in the 2nd set for Henri/Heather.
Sallydaisy
10-07-2018, 19:17
:sad:
Sorry that Heather/Henri lost ...
Kontinen and Watson lose the match 2 - 6, 6 - 7 (4 - 7).
JAMES4578
10-07-2018, 19:19
oh what a pity Kontinen/Watson out, proved tough coming back after the slow start.
Murray and Azarenka's match is third on Court 2 tomorrow.
banskogirl
10-07-2018, 20:18
What happened was that they fought back and won. Never leave and always believe!!
Did you see Andy on the BEEB tonight? He said he left the match when they were losing! :doh: I love how he just tells it how it is!
All the best of luck to Jamie and Vika :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
JAMES4578
11-07-2018, 15:22
Know a few other matches on right now but Jamie/Vika now underway on Court 2, hope it goes well! Up 4-3 at the moment.
Jamie and Vika take the TB 8-6 despite having been 5-1 down!
JAMES4578
11-07-2018, 16:09
Great comeback to take TB 8-6, keep it going!
Jamie and Vika now a break up, *4-3.
JAMES4578
11-07-2018, 16:39
2nd time up a break,hopefully decisive though-come on!
Jamie and Victoria get the win:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
JAMES4578
11-07-2018, 16:45
Win the last 3 games for the win, great stuff Jamie/Vika!:clap::clap:
Sallydaisy
11-07-2018, 21:48
Well done Jay and Harriet!
Jamie and Victoria on court after a men's doubles match which starts at 1.00pm, which means they should be on court around 4.00pm - but it could be a lot later!! I wish them all the very best of luck :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I watched the Murray and Azarenka, yesterday. It might be a tough one for them today and they're on Court One after the Nielsen and Salisbury match. Clarke and Dart are last on Centre Court today.
Peya and Melichar have got a walkover against Soares and Makarova.
Peya and Melichar play either Venus and Srebotnik or Dodig and Chan in the semis.
Murray and Azarenka now warming up.
Jamie serves first and saves three break points to win the first game.
2 - 2 in the first set of the Murray and Azarenka match.
Clarke and Dart now warming up.
Murray and Azarenka drop the first sey 4 - 6.
2 - 1 to Clarke and Dart in the first set.
JAMES4578
12-07-2018, 15:45
Well fairly tight but Jamie/Vika second best in first,hopefully can step it though! 2 all on centre.
3 - 3 in the Clarke and Dart match.
Jamie has his serve broken, now 3 - 2 to Murray and Azarenka.
JAMES4578
12-07-2018, 15:56
Jamie/Vika broke for 3-1 but Dutch do the same on Jamie's serve, come on!
I really do wish thee commentators got his name right "IT'S JAMIE NOT ANDY!!" ......GO JAMIE & VICTORIA!!
5 - 5 in the Clarke and Dart match.
5 - 5 in the second set in the Murray and Azarenka match.
Tie break in the Clarke and Dart match.
Sallydaisy
12-07-2018, 16:27
Muzzarenka take the 2nd set 7'5 ...
JAMES4578
12-07-2018, 16:29
Great return game from Jamie/Vika to take 2nd,see TB still ongoing on centre. Clarke/Dart take it 12-10!
Sallydaisy
12-07-2018, 16:38
Ooooh, well done Clarke and Dart, first set in the bag!
Clarke and Dart win the match 7 - 6 (12 - 10), 7 - 5.
Brilliant!!! - Jamie and Victoria get the win 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::clap::cla p:
That was SO exciting!! What a roller coaster from Jamie and Vika!! Fantastic!!:bravo::bravo:
Clarke and Dart will play Murray and Azarenka in the semis.
Sallydaisy
12-07-2018, 17:18
Given those teams play each other in the Semis, that means a British player will be in the Final!
:GBflag:
And very well done Jay and Harriet. They have done so well too. :bravo::bravo:
Just brilliant & nerve wracking phew! Brilliant play from Jamie & Victoria!!! ..... Aww "sugar" they are playing Jay & Harriet next!!... Well Done to them!!!:thumbup:
JAMES4578
12-07-2018, 17:20
Tight match but fabulous Jamie/Vika get the win, great volleys at end!:clap::clap: Great for Clarke/Dart too! :clap::clap: However they meet each other next,Got to root for Jamie/Vika myself.
roytennisfan
12-07-2018, 17:57
Another good day for British mixed doubles teams, amazing run for Jay and Harriet into the semis winning last 2 rounds in straight sets, don't think thet will be intimidated by Jamie and Vika but could be by the fact a final place is up for grabs. Hopefully a good match
Well done to both pairs! :dance::dance::dance: I don't think Jay and Harriet will be at all fazed by facing big names in the semi - may the best team win!
So entertaining - well done to them all! :clap::clap:
supergran
12-07-2018, 20:49
Great afternoon of doubles tennis. Congratulations to Jamie and Vika and to Jay and Harriet.:clap::cheer::strawberry:
It's wonderful that Jay and Harriet have done so well.
themass15
13-07-2018, 09:29
So pleased they have all done well. I had the privilege of seeing Harriet Dart in Nottingham. Shall be cheering them on from Centre
banskogirl
13-07-2018, 11:24
Great doubles matches this week and great results! Guessing it will be another :sofa: it's a Murray thing!
All the best of luck to Jamie and Victoria :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Well done both teams :clap: Whatever the outcome of the semis there will be someone from GB in the final :)
JAMES4578
13-07-2018, 17:16
Jamie/Vika take the first 6-2, outplaying their younger opponents thus far-however Clarke/Dart still coming up with some good stuff! Dart broken twice,though Jay had to save bps.
Jamie and Vika now a double break up in the second set, serving for it at 5-2.
Jamie and Victoria get the win - :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Well Done Jamie & Victoria... great Win!!.......Well Done Jay & Harriet for getting this far!!!:thumbup: ....now back to young Jack Draper, this match started at 3pm!!!
JAMES4578
13-07-2018, 17:49
Jamie/Vika in great form, good to see! http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/clap.gifhttp://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/clap.gif http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/clap.gif Will be tougher in final mind you but they will be ready for it! Was a good run for Jay and Harriet which can take pleasure from and many positives, even if they may be disappointed they didn't do a bit better. Proved difficult for Harriet to be effective on serve.
Fun match to watch. Well done to Muzzarenka. Great tournament for Harriet and Jay - look forward to more from them in the coming years!
JAMES4578
13-07-2018, 19:00
In final Jamie/Vika will play 11th seeds Peya/Melichar who beat 9th seeds Venus/Srebotnik 6-4,6-4.
Go Jamie and Vika! Bring this wonderful championship to the best conclusion possible by getting the W. It would be the perfect ending.
LC the fan
15-07-2018, 13:01
Go Jamie and Vika! Bring this wonderful championship to the best conclusion possible by getting the W. It would be the perfect ending.
It certainly would...and perhaps if Jamie has three Wimby titles his baby brother may be motivated to get a third soon
LC the fan
15-07-2018, 13:03
Is it Jamie's wife next to Judy who throws out kisses from the spectators box ? If so she seems to have changed a lot from when I last saw photos of her - probably at Jamie then Andy's wedding. Ever since she has kept a very low profile
Best of luck to Jamie and Victoria :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
lovetennis
15-07-2018, 16:26
Come on Jamie & Vika :jitterbug:
LC the fan
15-07-2018, 16:39
This is going to be tough....you can see Vicky thinking of strategy
JAMES4578
15-07-2018, 16:48
Long game on the Azarenka serve but Jamie/VIka go ahead 4-3, come on!
Lost the first set in tb :crying: :crying:
JAMES4578
15-07-2018, 17:06
TB not going at all well, a few unfortunate errors whilst Peya/Melichar were strong. Bp's on Peya serve go begging but now Jamie broken for 2-0, Vika not playing so well now and Jamie also missing a few.
lovetennis
15-07-2018, 17:23
Come onnn Muzzarenka
lovetennis
15-07-2018, 17:48
:sad::sad:
None of today's matches has gone the way I wanted :sad:
JAMES4578
15-07-2018, 17:51
Disappointing but jamie/Vika did not have best performance, whilst Peya/Melichar were strong. Missed chances early in 2nd proved crucial, still they done well in reaching final even if a bit gutting. Commentators saying weren't really in sync.
RoastLamb
15-07-2018, 18:26
None of today's matches has gone the way I wanted :sad:
Sigh. Same. Disappointed all round. :crying:
Jamie and Vika always on the back foot. So sorry they couldn't pull it off, but Peya and Melichar very solid and simply played better. Well done to them.
patmoren
15-07-2018, 20:20
Vika played better than Jamie today, he kept trying to poach and netting the shot, Shame because they were really good in the other matches I saw.
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