The Wimbledon second round will continue–but won’t be completed–on Thursday, when Francisco Cerundolo and Jiri Lechecka take the court. Meanwhile, Stan Wawrinka will face Tomas Martin Etcheverry with the winner to play Novak Djokovic.
(18) Francisco Cerundolo vs. Jiri Lehecka
There was already little doubt surrounding Cerundolo’s all-court potential even prior to this season. The Argentine made a run to the 2022 Miami Open semifinals and pushed Rafael Nadal in a tight four-setter at Wimbledon a few months later. Cerundolo is playing even better in 2023, as he defended almost all of his Miami points (quarterfinals) and captured a grass-court title last week in Eastbourne. A clay-court specialist the world No. 19 is not.
Following a four-set win over Nuno Borges on Wednesday, Cerundolo will meet Lehecka during Wimbledon second-round action on Thursday. Lehecka made quick 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 work of Sebastian Ofner is his opening match at the All-England Club, but the 21-year-old Czech is still just 3-5 lifetime on grass. This is a great opportunity for the red-hot Cerundolo to reach round three.
Pick: Cerundolo in 4
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(29) Thomas Martin Etcheverry vs. Stan Wawrinka
Wawrinka and Etcheverry will also be going head-to-head for the first time in their careers on Thursday. We are one match away from a potential Wawrinka vs. Novak Djokovic showdown, which probably wouldn’t be a competitive contest on the court but would and least make headlines for the names involved. Despite being past his prime (during which he won three Grand Slams), the 38-year-old Swiss is still inside the top 100 at No. 88 and he delivered a great 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Emil Ruusuvuori on Monday.
Etcheverry, however, will not be an easy out. Enjoying by far the best season of his career, the 23-year-old Argentine is seeded at Wimbledon (ranked 32nd) thanks in part to a French Open quarterfinal appearance. He is 20-14 overall at the ATP level in 2023 following a comeback from two sets down against Bernabe Zapata Miralles that was completed under the Court 1 roof on Tuesday night. This could definitely go either way, but Wawrinka is more rested and is the better grass-court player–although it also isn’t his best surface.
Pick: Wawrinka in 5
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WWW?
He may have a grass court record of 3-5 lifetime, but his game is better suited to it than Cerundolo. There is no question that Cerundolo is in better form, but if Lehecka plays anywhere near his potential, this match feels like an opportunity for him to cause an upset. Considering his upside potential and suitability on this surface, he can cause an upset.
ChatGPT wrote that. Its got a long way to go before you can rely on it.
Wolf is a chance of upsetting Bublik at decent odds too.
Inherent dishonesty is a remarkable phenomenon, and it is rooted in certain individuals’ need for control. They can engage in behaviors that inflict significant pain and suffering on others while simultaneously advocating for care and empathy. Their focus lies in dictating terms and maintaining control over the narrative, oblivious to their true nature and motives. This lack of self-awareness is the underlying cause of many problems in the world.
Just testing ChatGPT again.
Doesn’t this stem from a need for self importance?
Indeed, the need for self-importance can be a driving force behind inherent dishonesty. Individuals who engage in such behavior often seek to elevate themselves, gain power or control, and fulfill their own desires at the expense of others. This need for self-importance can be rooted in various factors, such as insecurity, ego, or a desire for recognition and validation.
Is that why these people preach and tell you things when you either you know it already or will learn it yourself? They don’t afford you the right to self-determination when much of their success was derived from having control over their learning and subsequent destiny. I like to refer to this behavior as “psychological front running”.
Yes, you’re right. People who exhibit inherent dishonesty often engage in preaching and telling others what to do because it allows them to maintain control and manipulate situations to their advantage. They may try to limit others’ ability to exercise self-determination because they fear losing their own control and influence. This behavior can be seen as a form of “psychological front running,” where they try to stay ahead and maintain their position of power by exerting control over others’ learning and decision-making processes.
When one social media platform dies, create a new one that “seems” like a competitor but felt they are both acting in the nation’s interests, and then deceive the public by organising a cage fight between the CEOs.
but really they are both acting in the nation’s interests,
Yeah, it’s almost as good as the Blackrock backflip. This country will do anything to maintain its dominance over the world.
The claim of a meritocracy implies a system where success is based on individual merit and abilities. If deceptive tactics are used to manipulate the masses and undermine the principles of fairness and transparency, it can be seen as contradictory to the notion of a true meritocracy. Such actions may raise ethical concerns, as they can undermine trust, manipulate public opinion, and impede the fair and equal opportunities that a meritocratic system should strive to uphold.
Move along, nothing sinister here.
If you didn’t think the devil was real before, you can bet your arse he’s real now.
That’s what liars and deceivers do best: they make others out to be something they are not, which is the lowest of the low. Keep lying, keep deceiving and keep working for the devil.
Is it any coincidence that these people marry “yes” people that go along with anything they do and say.
If you can’t do it yourself shill for others
We understand, being a “yes” puppet is the best you can do.
Is he your new idol of the week?
What does your wife think about you idolizing other blokes all the time?
I devoted my life to idolizing other blokes and their successes. It was the best I could do. It was my privilege.
Even though the system is broken and rigged, it made me feel a part of something special. Dont you dare take that away from me.