Day 6 Today at Wimbledon

The great festival dilemma. Tennis or rock? Lord or mudbath? 3-0 or

free love? The best grass in the world is here at SW19. And it is

A Grand Slam winner in of second look -- second longest women's

The first week is over and while a couple of names have fallen by the

wayside, for the majority, it is business as usual and they go into

the second week, raring to go. There is plenty to look back on and

look forward to with Pat Cash and John Lloyd. Before we talk about

today, I was given the most fantastic bit of sporting trivia

and I am going to test you on this and I guarantee you will not get it

now. So, Goran Ivanisevic won the men's single title 10 years ago.

What was unique about that achievement? The first wildcard?

More interesting. The kind of thing you will ball people with in the

pub for the next week at we -- at least. Served the most aces? That

is going to keep going for the next 40 minutes.

The matches were war -- watched by a bunch of stellar sporting stars

from all over the world. Tennis players, rowers, swimmers, skeleton

lugers, commentators... World Cup winners, four-minute mile sprinters,

long jumpers, and long distance winners. In front of them was one

of the great members of the tennis royal family. Roger Federer walked

onto the court determined to get another 7th title to rival that of

Pete Sampras. He was facing David by bound Deanne -- Nalbandian. What

was your opinion about the way he played today? I thought he played

well. He played well in the first week. He has played the best of the

top four seeds and the first week. I've been very impressed with him.

A big serve. He has been serving very well. Nalbandian, that shot

was absolutely incredible. That was some brilliant stuff. Nalbandian,

he put up... He was always a threat but couldn't produce enough shots.

He is taking the ball a lot earlier this year. He is looking for a

solution to beat Rafa and Novak. He is not very far away atoll.

much do you think Federer, he seems very relaxed, he seems so calm and

at ease. And he is playing like that as well. He is. The French

Open, for me, was a big stepping- stone for him. He had been

through... He hadn't been forgotten about but gone down the list a

little bit. He never doubted himself, but people were starting

to. When he beat Djokovic, nobody gave him moderate a chance. It said

it all. So, Pedro, getting the acclamation of the crowd on a

glorious sun crest -- sun-kissed often in. I think I am playing than

last year. People still don't give Nalbandian good credit. They think

I played a shocker but it wasn't the case. I got lucky to come

through, but this year I am more confident on my serve, and more

relaxed from the baseline. It seems like it is working. But it is only

the first week, and I hope I can keep it going. How excited are you

about what is ahead? It was exciting when the draws come

together. On Monday after the Sunday off for all the players, all

the men play the same time, it is call, it is nice to be there. The

matches get tougher, and I do not a who I am playing but I'm excited

anyway if. We will tell you later on, Roger. If you were playing word

association, use Federer, you immediately think Nadal. And he was

playing my love who beat him six years ago. -- he was playing one up.

It was a different Nadal in those days. The solitary tie-break that

won Muller that game those years ago. There were no rallies in this

game today. Yes. Everyone said he didn't play well yesterday, but he

played extremely well today, Nadal. My Muller served out of his mind.

And Nadal could not so figure out his serve but it was a tough match

for him. When he got his range, there was only one winner. He has

got to tough them out, some of these matches. We have just watched

Djokovic. There is a lot of great competitors out there. And if they

have nothing to lose against the top seeds, they have defied. Here

is what Rafa Nadal made of his passage. -- they have to fight.

Well, it was very difficult, especially the first two sets. I

didn't have a single chance to break him. I felt the match was

without rhythm, so it was difficult because the tie-break, anything can

happen, it is like a lottery. I am happy about how I played the tie-

break. Very solid with my serve. The second one, I put all the first

serves in side, and I played good when I had to, when I had to touch

the ball on the return. So very happy. A very important victory for

The Match Of The Day on Monday is Nadal against del Potro. This is

the Argentinian scene of the 15th seed, Simon, from France. --

Argentinian Simon. What about that match? Del Potro is maybe a few

months away from winning a match like this. Grass is not his first -

- not his best surface. Next year, yes. My rule of thumb is, and very

rarely do I get proven wrong, if you are out for some time, it takes

that time to get back. So if you are out fighting months, it takes

18 months to get back? Yes. He has been out for about a year. He is

about right in a year's time. But he will shake Rafa up a little bit.

The way more low managed to pin him beside -- behind the baseline was

great. Can del Potro do that? is hitting them at 130 miles per

hour, yes. But with Nadal, if the serve goes off for a fraction, the

percentage drops, and he doesn't find the spots, and then rougher

will take over. If -- is Rafa Nadal getting better as he did in France?

I think so. I think he is tired from the French Open. He has only

played a set today. It is only going to help him. If he can get

through del Potro and stay fresh, it is going to be big for him

because that is a tough draw. That is the match of the tournament so

far as far as the names are concerned. Del Potro is the hardest

hitting player I have ever seen. When things start going wrong, we

slowed down but he doesn't. He takes it up another gear. I am not

sure whether he can do it on the grass. That will be the thing we

will work for on Monday. We will see David Berrer. Is anyone

able to GPS on him to see how far he runs during a match? There is no

ball he will not chase. Even half a mile over there, he thinks he can

trace it. And Nadal has the same mentality. Is that a Spanish thing?

They are just very competitive. Nadal has the fullest admiration

for Ferrer. Every point, as you say, he is in-your-face. He never stops.

He will run. He doesn't care. Lleyton Hewitt has another one. He

is always nipping at your heels. Even if you are ahead. Davydenko

was like that as well. He was always like that even though he is

injured now. We are talking Aussie tennis later. There is a smile on

your face. Moving on, if you are thinking, I wish I had backed

Serena Williams before this championships, I bet you are

wishing this even more today because she is getting better and

better as the tournament progresses. She played Kirilenko today. She was

on Court 1. It was almost like watching the Serena of old. We said

if she had got through the first couple of rounds, she will be

dangerous. She has done more. She is such a great champion and

everyone is scared of her. When she strikes the ball, grass is her

surface. And she is looking good. A very good. Look, I think there is a

slight lack of superstar at the top but she and her sister are

superstars. And what about having a you're out? She is disproving that.

Yes, I suppose I was talking about the men! Because... She is a class

act. Let's see how she does. There is still another week. Who knows,

she might start getting sore and injured and then we will say, she

wasn't ready. She is saying, I can win this. And that is unusual.

is in good nick, that is for sure. Are you feeling good about your

game? I am feeling better. I am glad to be still in the tournament.

My serve is getting better, and I am getting the rhythm I have been

missing. It is good. What changes are you now going to make? I just

want to serve better like they did today. Just hold on out there, and

just move, and just more than anything enjoy myself and stay

focused. This year's here went at Le Roland

Garros Leonhard went out yesterday and today was the turn off

Francesca Schiavone. She wasn't a bit of bother. She was confronted

by the staggeringly Dokic Austrian Paszek. The match seemed as though

it was going to go on and on. This is early in the third set. I

emphasise the word early, because there was a middle and late. The

rallies were interminable on occasions, and it was one of those

matches where you just have to admire the sheer resolve and

determination and commitment but a but unerring determination of both

We were tired watching that! Schiavone serve twice for the match,

failed on both occasions, and now, here she is, 10-9 down. They have

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been playing for three and a half That is a great shot. Nine out of

the last 10 points she has won. APPLAUSE.

Well, the momentum is with Paszek now. This will be her best win for

a long, long, long time. Once again, though, the ball in the middle of

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the court, and Schiavone not moving She has just made it! That was a

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Sir, three hours and 41 minutes. -- so. That was an epic match. Whilst

one grand-slam winner was bowing out, another was sailing on.

Sharapova there was playing a lot better today. She is yet to drop a

set. A lot of people saying that they think she is the person who if

anybody is going to upset next week. Maria, once upon a time, was world

No. 1. So was Serena and so was Venus. But who is now the world

number one? Sometimes be number one can be a poisoned chalice.

What is in a number one the number is one? -- what is in a number when

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After a couple of quick-fire wins, Caroline Wozniacki is still going

strong. Today, the top seed was in commanding form. She lost just five

Let us see what else happens in the women's draw.

Bartoli can be fiery when things are not going her way. Her father

was removed and her fortunes improved. She took the decider at

9-7. I don't remember exactly what I said, but I it was pretty clear.

-- but I was pretty clear. There was too much strength and speed for

the German here. The Slovakian is through to the 4th round where she

Finally to Court 18. Elena Baltacha found her A game. She will have a

sterner test in the next round as Sharapova a weights.

That Bartoli incident, a lot of parents who have children who play

tennis know what her father was going through. She blamed him for

losing the first set and told him to get off. I know exactly how that

feels! It would have been awkward. They are probably discussing it

over dinner. What about Wozniacki? World No. 1, but unknown to the

general sporting public. She has got to win a Grand Slam to change

that. Yes. She wins tournaments, but she hasn't played her best in a

Grand Slam. I think she will do. The women get her bit worried in

press conferences. They are number one on the computer, but they have

not won at Grand Slam and they get a bit upset. I think she will win

one, but it has not happened. could have the same arguments with

regards to golfer -- golf. It is the nature of the beast. They want

a name like her to go out and play. She is fit and determined. She has

not had the best results and the Grand Slam. It shows what the

women's game is. It is very open. Does she look like a winner to you?

Today, she did. I was very impressed. She is a one of a

handful that can win it and that makes an exciting second week.

the past few years we have taken delight in some of the decline in

Australian tennis. But as far as today is concerned, maybe the

weren't his turning. After Lleyton Hewitt fouled out, -- after it

Lleyton Hewitt left, Soderling was beaten. His opponent was pretty

handy. He has had seven wins on the bounce. He knows how to win. He has

been be well's top junior. He has won the US and Australian juniors.

He is finding it tough in the big game, but he loves to play against

the older players. He has grown up playing against men and he knows

how to win. Let us see what No he has got time, but how long?

That was absolutely brilliant! He Opening the court wide and making

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He is so short of breath after the The Soderling corner is looking

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Once the rally starts, it no pace is given to Soderling. He has to do

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Some outstanding tennis there. As we move into the third set, he has

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got the break and he is serving for To lifeline points for Soderling. -

They are all challenging! It is called out. It is a Soderling

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That is amazing! That is really It could all end it right here. --

He has got it! How cool is that? You must be feeling on top of the

world? I am. It was great to beat world? I am. It was great to beat

Robyn. I have to play well. people didn't know who you were

before today, they certainly do now. For crowd got behind me and any

support can help when you are playing someone like him. The first

18-year-old to reach this stage of the competition for 21 years. How

good is he? Well, he has got the ability to win. He is a big boy, he

is 6 ft 4. He plays almost like a junior. He is very accurate and he

slices the ball. He knows how to win and when I saw him come up

against Soderling, I thought it would be a match he could win.

Without being too parochial about it, it is great for the game that

there might be another Australian coming up to the top echelons.

There is a void at the moment and it needs to be a global game, so it

needs someone from Australia. Unfortunately, Lleyton Hewitt's

career is heading in a different direction. He is a bit like Andy

Murray, but he is not as quick as him. The No. 5 seed on his way out.

Djokovic did not have things his own way. How do we describe

Baghdatis? Mercurial? Mysterious. A great game. Joe conviction was --

Djokovic was excited, but not in the right way. He was not at his

best. He seemed to be playing with the handbrake on. I do not think he

played great. I think during the first week it has been patchy, but

if I am honest, he is the weakest of the top four seeds. He do it in

the semi-final against Federer. Roger played really well. He had to.

Baghdatis is a tricky player. He hits the ball flat and hard and

that can trouble anybody. A tough match. Djokovic is maybe not where

he wants to be, but he does find a way. So, Djokovic into week to.

Would it be fair to say that you lost your temper? Yes, I did. An

honest answer. How difficult was it to refocus after that. You lost the

second set. I had some break points that I did not use. I was not

playing at top level. However, I am through to the next round. I won

against a very good player today. I need to get ready for the next game.

What a fantastic sunset. If you have got tickets for Centre Court

So Murray against gas get. What do we reckon? If we look to the match

they play it appears to go, gas get was unstoppable. -- Gasquet.

problem with Gasquet, and a big it is the reason why he has not won a

slam, is because he does not have a back-up plan. However, when he is

on, he is brilliant. Yesterday, Andy against Ljubicic, it was a

tense match. He is it dangerous player. You saw that he was getting

frustrated. The ball was right on the racket and he was frustrated

that he missed it. The second serve is one of the shops where Ljubicic

Relief funds it. -- shots where Ljubicic really hit it. He is a big

guy, Ljubicic. Gasquet will have to come forwards and finish off the

point. I think the winner will be Murray, but there will be lots of

action. Murray in four for five. it could be a late show for del

Potro. Before we go, a word quiz. I had been annoying everyone with

this. I was so excited when I was told this yesterday. What was

interesting about the Wimbledon winner 10 years ago? His name is