Live from Wimbledon - Day 8

Catherine, David and Matt react live to Novak Djokovic's straight sets victory over Holger Rune and, in particular, to his post match interview when he took on the crowd. There's discussion about what that says about Djokovic's state of mind, analysis of his performance, and debate about where this performance leaves Rune. Elsewhere, there's chat about Taylor Fritz's comeback from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev, a big milestone for Alex de Minaur but also worry he's injured himself on match points, and praise for how Lorenzo Musetti's game is translating to grass. On the women's side, Elina Svitolina spoke movingly and powerfully about the horrendous bombing of a children's hospital in Ukraine, and Jelena Ostapenko continued her dominant run through the draw. There's also discussion about the amount of indoor matches and a look ahead to the order of play for Tuesday.

[@Ania-fs4ig]

The amount of hate Novak endoured during hia career made him an expert in this department. So just take his word for it, he knows, dont be ignorant

[@robertJ14]

David spot on. Agreed with him also on the Raducanu mixed double thing. Top work as Matt and Catherine just seem to agree on everything and act as one voice

[@user-wu1uk8ce9k]

What I'll say about Ostapenko Rybakina - it was mentioned that Ostapenko "hates" playing Rybakina, but the H2H is 3-2 for Rybakina with a win at Eastbourne for Ostapenko. But admittedly, all three Rybakina wins were 2023 and Ostapenko's were 2021 and 2019, before Rybakina was a Wimbledon champion so she's definitely a different player now. Also I don't really see Navarro as an upset. It's closer to 50-50 and they have a 3-0 H2H (for Navarro).

[@HTHAMMACK1]

They weren't gentile when he beat Federer a few years ago.

[@mostynf]

The amount of indoor matches is making it not quite feel like Wimbledon. I miss the sunshine, the way the light changes as you get the setting, early evening sun. You’re aware of what time of day it is, whereas with roof closed it’s identical all the time. Obviously Wimbledon can’t control the weather but I agree with Matt, they could err on the side of roof open wherever possible.

[@DavidCooper-cb4zp]

Lulu....luuuuuuuuuuu!

[@michaelnextdoor8726]

More Lulu!!!!

[@Jalleur14325]

Rune needs a proper coach. He is a way off being near sinner and alcaraz for sure, but feel he will win a slam at some point if he is able to mature and knuckle down to the process of working out how he needs to win matches. So often feel he just net rushes in the wrong moments and leaves himself exposed. Anna/Elena match a big disappointment. Same with Collins. Sad to see her out.

[@robertisrael8743]

I am really enjoying the expert analysis of the players/matches…..and the chemistry and interaction of the commenters. I’ve a gained lot of knowledge and insights regarding many of the players.

[@the_humanfund2388]

"Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you." -- Kurt Cobain on Territorial Pissings quoting Joseph Heller in Catch 22

[@VLAD_P_]

Love how you have to tell us she’s an influencer 😆 Like she’s a astronaut with a PHD in physics…

[@GiuseppeCivitella-go5ih]

Really a very nice championship this year .Sad that Emma Raducanu didn’t get through round 4 .Go Jannik.👍

[@zozaazz8044]

Were any of these people actually on the court to hear the crowd themselves to form an unbiased opinion?

[@joachimwebster7699]

Karin Kswendt!! maybe spelled wrong......Austrian player from the 90s.....?

[@tennissir1986]

I think it would be entertaining if Katherine and David also have a try at speaking along with the Wimbledon announcer at closing 😀

[@mariepelletier3020]

So Novak has decided paranoid is the way to go this Wimbeldon. Odd.

[@myhornisfrench]

I don’t understand the “doing it for the girls” comment and why it was taken down. May anyone kindly explain?

[@saramarx7203]

Novak’s best surface: indoor grass.

[@jbm8167]

As a Nadal fan I’m still fuming about that roof in Wimbledon 2018

[@saramarx7203]

Gail Lovera

[@davidbrims5825]

Never complain, never explain.

[@saramarx7203]

John McEnroe said it

[@miketomlin6040]

De Minaur is the type of player who can really test Novak, would not surprise me if he wins.

[@westonmeyer3110]

Not with an injury

[@user-dr5eh6xz2d]

These commentators should know that Navarro is the favorite, so her winning is expected. The betting lines dictate who is the underdog not seeding

[@daylightSweet]

that’s why we love Novak! and the interviewer had the nerve to argue with what the audience and Novak both know.. it was a cover up for a snide boo. yes . that’s why u are a podcast announcer. you shrivel.. but Novak has a backbone!

[@user-fz7sq3vu2f]

The Proud Nation of Croatia takes centre-court in the contest between Lulu ( her Dad is Croation) & Donna..

[@tennissir1986]

Where is Coatia anyway ?

[@tennissir1986]

Where is Croatia anyway ?

[@daylightSweet]

novak out played Rune. Rune needs Boris Becker back if he can take the discipline.

[@peterjansen9358]

Good on Novak for calling it out, because people do use an 'oo' type name, such as Rune, Sue to 'disguise' boo. "Oh aren't I clever, I slipped in my boo under cover of 'Ru' ". It happens quite a lot actually.

[@jefftravis3808]

No, not 'good on Novak'. It's just like Petkovic said, he is ALWAYS playing the victim. Po' lil' Novak. Pooooorr li' Djoker. Hundreds of millions of dollar, millions of fans, 24 majors and he still acts like such a whiny crybaby. He needs to sack up and act like some of his peers who have more class and maturity.

[@user-qm4oq7yq9s]

Regarding Emma Raducanu from yesterday--Not sure why David is so very partial to her and defended her where there's no ground for it. I saw her press conference where she dug in on dropping Andy after she saw the play schedule that the mixed would happen before her single--which she lost anyway. Yes fair enough if she wanted to focus on her singles bur at the very least an apology to Andy was in order. Neither regret and definitely no apology from her. Andy not saying anything was him being a gentleman. Emma skipped French because she didn't want to play the qualities like her peers, did she feel entitled? She came across as a spoiled who was raised to have little respect for commitment and hard work.

[@jon8062]

For players, From Juniors to Futures,Challengers to ATP/WTA having your dubs partner drop out before starting, for any reason , is so common that it doesn't even register as something " offensive" It just happens and you know that from experience. Nobody is upset.

[@johnrowell3583]

There are 2 ways of looking at it: She is spoiled as you say, or she is single-minded as I say. Her decision took guts and she seems to be resilient against the fuss it created. That takes a strong character.

[@tennissir1986]

She’s getting $15 Million a year in endorsements. With the injuries she’s had - her goal is to keep up appearances as long as possible without risking another injury.

[@johnrowell3583]

@@tennissir1986 You seem to know what's inside her head. You seem to think she's motivated by money, rather than maximizing her chances at doing well in singles tennis. I wonder how you know this!

[@tennissir1986]

@@johnrowell3583 Every pro tennis player and their families have been making monumental sacrifices of time and money in since they were at most 8 years old. Paying for private coaches - traveling all over, etc. Money is why they have made sacrifices.

[@truthslayer1372]

I know Paige, she is unpleasant

[@James-th7wb]

Zverev picking on women? Same old.

[@ankurkotoky]

U mean a clout chaser

[@markthomas3730]

listening to these 3 nobody's is a waste of time...

[@Doyourrbestt]

Still zero coverage of world number one on this podcast, Jannik Sinner

[@matthewirwin28693]

This is a daily podcast and sinner wasn't playing today mate.

[@Doyourrbestt]

@@matthewirwin28693 I’ve been listening on and off basically since it has started the daily coverage for Wimbledon, the sampling is quite large 🤝👋

[@maxfrasier]

there was coverage !

[@gregwilliams2011]

What a bunch of smug snowflakes this lot really are. They say they love the 'aggro' but can't take any back. There's a reason Sky sports tennis didn't take them on in the chang over from Prime. The tennis weekly podcast is miles better.

[@Ania-fs4ig]

What a bullshit,

[@titikkoma8586]

if we love Tennis.. we knew what will happen to NOLE for the last 20 years. some examples WIMBY 2014. 2015 & 2019.. so on n on..🤭🤭🤭 boooooo night !!

[@nourishday6247]

I believe in Karma. Now Novak gets to relax and Walkover to the Semi-Finals. All the hate by the Brit officials and fans turned into pure gold. 😢 Well done, Novak. These people are so boring and bland.

[@DougTogold-vq1yf]

Wish the ladies commentating would shut up while they're playing a bit more. God the bloody aussie has had too much coffee!

[@marko21220]

Ostopenko is a terrible tennis player, imo. Getting to QFs tells a lot about the coaches of her opponents, and/or the abilities of her opponents. Powerful strokes can never be equalized with power, especially from the baseline. No one is moving her to the net. That's why she loves playing against Iga - she uses Iga's power in her shots, same does Rybakina. Happy for Krejcikova, but kinda sad for Danielle. She wanted to play on Centre Court.

[@johnrowell3583]

Nonsense! Ostapenko won a slam, so she can't be terrible. It's true that she always goes for her shots no matter what, so some days she can be very bad, but when she's on she's almost unplayable and it takes a very good player with a forcing game (like Rybakina) to beat her.

[@marko21220]

​@johnrowell3583 I respect your opinion, but I disagree. Any ATP player would crash her to a bagel. Not with power, but just making her run from side to side and to the net. Women give her winners on the platter. All she does is hit.

[@johnrowell3583]

@@marko21220 It's just not that simple

[@alexlackner1945]

@@johnrowell3583 she won her only slam in Paris, where the high bounce and extra time favours her. Krejcikova used slice and angles to expose the weaknesses in her game.

[@johnrowell3583]

@@alexlackner1945 I don't disagree with that

[@globaltempo]

Last year you openly had your pints of beer on the show. This year it seems like you changed the type of containers... Although beer is widely accepted in a work environment in British culture , it's not well received in the rest of the world though.

[@mostynf]

I think you’re slightly overthinking it.

[@globaltempo]

@@mostynf obviously watching presenters drinking beer live isn't shocking to you. Are you British maybe?

[@mojoxftn1526]

They were openly drinking pints in nights 2 and 3.

[@ofunelewa1747]

Last year it was not that cold, this year Catherine has to wear mittens. It's not the right weather for a beer.

[@mojoxftn1526]

@@ofunelewa1747 Preposterous! Any weather is the correct weather for beer. 😄

[@miaoFoodNow]

There is no actual war in Ukraine

[@Ercomann]

Seek help.

[@scottt725]

Ill just say this. Good riddance to Emma RadooCanoo. Bye!

[@marko21220]

Absolutely -- go, Judy. Keep your word or just say no. Simple.

[@johnrowell3583]

Haters are gonna hate.

[@marko21220]

I am not a hater -- I am a very forgiving and empathetic person. Emma's action was driven by disgustingly selfish gains. There is absolutely no excuse for what she did. She entered into the tournament with the treated wrist and should have known what's on the line for the other person. It's not like she pulled out from the tournament completely, right?

[@johnrowell3583]

@@marko21220 you don't use empathetic tones!

[@marko21220]

​@johnrowell3583 True, never when the culprit is obvious and hurting other people for personal and selfish gains. I am also very constuctive in my observations. When I meant empathy, I meant I was the first peeson to give someone a hand, devote my time for others in need etc... I am sorry if I am hurting your feelings by disagreeing with you. I am starting to think you are related to Raducanu lol... she is so in the wrong here.

[@daylightSweet]

snide remarks from 3 rd rate podcasters regarding Novak’s backbone to speak truth to thousands.

[@maxfrasier]

why watch if 3rd rate

[@daylightSweet]

@@maxfrasier won’t be watching anymore. have to be fools to disrespect the most popular player in the world with their snide remarks especially the female… just sitting around the old picnic table🙄

[@mojoxftn1526]

@@daylightSweet You must be a lotta fun at parties.

[@ofunelewa1747]

crybaby much? Acually their comments were very respectful, you should read and hear what other people said about paranoid Novak