Wimbledon

[Daft]

http://www.ticket-finders.com/wimbledon.jpg

I haven't seen a Wimbledon thread and thats just not right. This is a picture of Nadal that I took when I saw him on Friday...[SIZE="1"when he lost to Moya....[/SIZE]:heh:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1034/620364411_6e72489d01_o.jpg


Personally I still think Federer is going to win again.

The first match kicks off at 1300 today and is on the BBC and its various interactive channels as I'm sure everyone knows.
The opening match on Centre Court is Roger Federer (Swi) (1) v Teimuraz Gabashvili (Rus). I know who my bets are on.

For all the details:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/default.stm

[Fresh]

Go on Tim.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Last Wimbledon, I turned into a bit of a Nadal fan, great player.

[Daft]

I really hope Baghdatis does well. He was a bit of a revelation last year.

[Ant-Shimmin]

I think Tim will win it.....

Or rather hope

[Fierce_LiNk]

I really hope Baghdatis does well. He was a bit of a revelation last year.

Yeah, I followed him as well. :D There are quite a few players that I have warmed to.

Fedededededererer will probably still win it, though. :p

[Daft]

Federer's backhand is orgasmic...it really is. If I could reincarnate as anything, it would be Federer's backhand! :heh:

[EEVILMURRAY]

Fan-Fucking-Tastic, another thing to rape Neighbours out of the viewing schedule.

[Ryan]

When's Tim's match?

[Daft]

....it looks like rain...:shakehead

http://www.piepalace.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/ottawa_lightning_by_andrew_knapp.jpg

:cry:

When's Tim's match?

Its the second match today on Centre Court. He is against Moya. I saw Moya play on Friday and he looks pretty on top of his game...

[The fish]

Go on Tim.

Don't make me shoot you. :nono:

[Fierce_LiNk]

Tim outraged fans and critics around Britain by claiming that there was a second week.

[KKOB]

*dances with happiness*

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Best sporting event every year-except when the Olympics/Commonwealth games are on.

[EEVILMURRAY]

Tim outraged fans and critics around Britain by claiming that there was a second week.
Damn right. The people want Neighbours goddammit!

[Daft]

*dances with happiness*

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Best sporting event every year-except when the Olympics/Commonwealth games are on.

Andy Roddick (US) (3) v Justin Gimelstob (US)

First match, Number One Court! :wink:

[Retro_Link]

Can't stand Henman and all the rubbish that used to surround him at Wimbledon!
He's the most boring, uncharasmatic person! All the Henman Hill rubbish and "Go on Tim" and his stupid....

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42774000/jpg/_42774453_henm_getty_270.jpg

...when he'd win a point... Arggghhh, That's as emotional as he ever got!

So glad the focus has now shifted away from him!

Big fan of Hewitt, but he's not doing so well these days,
Can't see why Federer wouldn't win again really, Yawn!

Oh and ditch the cream nike jacket Federer, not a good look!

[KKOB]

Andy Roddick (US) (3) v Justin Gimelstob (US)

First match, Number One Court! :wink:

Teh Sexeh!!!!

[Stefkov]

I'm really looking forward to this. I've always had a soft spot for tennis.
Damn rain.

[Fresh]

Go on Tiger Tim.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Go on Tiger Tim.

He's more of a small cat. A really small one. Kitten, maybe.

[Daft]

I'm really looking forward to this. I've always had a soft spot for tennis.
Damn rain.

They said the rain should clear up later...hopefully...

Awesome new sig and avatar Stefkov!

[KKOB]

Go on Tim.

Go on Tiger Tim.

Your as bad as the crowd *annoyed face*

[Daft]

He's more of a small cat. A really small one. Kitten, maybe.

http://www.myspacecomedy.com/images/funny/bagged_cat.jpg

[Fierce_LiNk]

http://www.myspacecomedy.com/images/funny/bagged_cat.jpg

LOL! Tim Henman getting prepared for another successful Wimbledon.

[Stefkov]

They said the rain should clear up later...hopefully...

Awesome new sig and avatar Stefkov!
Looking at the weather outside here, even though it doesnt have any relation with Wimbledone whatesoever, it doesn't look like it will stop.

I'm thinking Federer will win, but Roddick is a beast with his serves.
Nadal best do good after getting knocked out by that Frenchman, Mahut (?)
Although he did play well against him.
(cheers a about ze comment): peace:

[Fresh]

Henmen Hill! Yeah! Go on Tim.

[rokhed00]

Fan-Fucking-Tastic, another thing to rape Neighbours out of the viewing schedule.

Tell me about it, fucking tennis, that's what BBC2 is for.

[conzer16]

Tennis is a ridiculous sport tbh.

Also why didn't Nintendo get in on this year's Championships eh?

Them guys in New York stole the Wiimbledon idea but jeeze Nintendo, look sharp will ye? Perfect opportunity to market the Wii et all...

[Stefkov]

Tennis is a ridiculous sport tbh.

Also why didn't Nintendo get in on this year's Championships eh?

Them guys in New York stole the Wiimbledon idea but jeeze Nintendo, look sharp will ye? Perfect opportunity to market the Wii et all...
I was watching, wel more glancing, at a match being played yesterday. Forgot where it was, might be Nottingham or something.
But it had Wii on some of the sideboards. Didn't think I saw it right but I saw it again.
You're right though, Wimbledon = perfect opportunity to advertise.

[hobbzinio]

Tennis is a ridiculous sport tbh.
..

stay out of the thread then.

The only tennis events, I watch are this and the U.S. Open. Hoping for a good tournament, I can see another Nadel and Federer final tbh. I hope Andy Murray fails miserably and Tim Henman somehow performs, despite being shit all year.

Plus I will be catching the womens tennis, so I can have a perv at Sharapova and Serena Williams :heh:

[conzer16]

stay out of the thread then.

The only tennis events, I watch are this and the U.S. Open. Hoping for a good tournament, I can see another Nadel and Federer final tbh. I hope Andy Murray fails miserably and Tim Henman somehow performs, despite being shit all year.

Plus I will be catching the womens tennis, so I can have a perv at Sharapova and Serena Williams :heh:

No.

I have perfect right to state my opinion on a sport or a competition. Oh and Andy Murray has already failed miserably. If you knew anything about tennis you would know he has pulled out due to a wrist injury.

:indeed:

[Fresh]

stay out of the thread then.

The only tennis events, I watch are this and the U.S. Open. Hoping for a good tournament, I can see another Nadel and Federer final tbh. I hope Andy Murray fails miserably and Tim Henman somehow performs, despite being shit all year.

Murray has already pulled out mate.....

[hobbzinio]

Conzer -

I didnt know he had pulled out, thought there was still a chance he could compete. And like I said before, I am only a casual watcher. Only really take notice of the US Open and Wimbledon, because I love playing tennis too and to me those are the most exciting events. So yeah my knowledge isnt extensive, just good on those 2 tournaments.

[Daft]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/6235360.stm

[EEVILMURRAY]

I was watching, wel more glancing, at a match being played yesterday. Forgot where it was, might be Nottingham or something.
Might have been, we have a Tennis Centre across the road from the main University.
Tell me about it, fucking tennis, that's what BBC2 is for.
That's one thing that's pissing me off about the scheduling for this.

Tennis is on BBC2 from 12:00 - 3:25.
Tennis is on BBC1 from 1:40 - 6:00.

So good that they rape both terrestrial BBC Channels at the same time for a rocking 1hour 45mins.

[Eddage]

Might have been, we have a Tennis Centre across the road from the main University.

That's one thing that's pissing me off about the scheduling for this.

Tennis is on BBC2 from 12:00 - 3:25.
Tennis is on BBC1 from 1:40 - 6:00.

So good that they rape both terrestrial BBC Channels at the same time for a rocking 1hour 45mins.

And all they show is replays of old matches because it's fucking raining!

If its raining then show some decent TV instead (i.e. Neighbours)!

[Stefkov]

It seems Hingis and Cavaday (?) have started. 1 set each. Don't know either of them but Henman just came out onto the court.
Gonna go and watch that.

[stev2604]

It seems Hingis and Cavaday (?) have started. 1 set each. Don't know either of them but Henman just came out onto the court.
Gonna go and watch that.

Cavadays gone, 6-0 in the 3rd set. She looked absoloutely wrecked in the end.
Henmans looking good so far; 4-1 up. Federer also went through in straight sets, wearing a vest for some of his match!!

[Fierce_LiNk]

Henman looks old this year.

[EEVILMURRAY]

Well all those years of advertising Championship Whites must've taken its toll on him.

[Daft]

Great, I go out for a couple hours and I miss everything....

[DomJcg]

man! im gonna follow roddick now, and probably nadal, not a great fan of federer as it seems like he's too perfect

[Daft]

man! im gonna follow roddick now, and probably nadal, not a great fan of federer as it seems like he's too perfect

Being too perfect...I wish I had that fault...:heh:

[Fresh]

I've taken the ever so trusty way of following and supporting the cute ones.

[Fierce_LiNk]

This Roddick Match is pure excellent. Gimelstob is diving about all over the place, excellent guy. :D

[Zell]

I remember the days when Henman was really good (something like no 4 in the world?) about 8 years ago. Shame he wasn't quite good enough to win a grand slam.

[Daft]

Its all sunny outside!! Why haven't they restarted play!?!

From the BBC website:

1730 BST: Breaking news from the tournament referee's bolthole - play will resume at 1845 BST. It's stopped raining, but apparently the courts are a little slippy.

YAY!!!

[canand]

It is on know come on Tim

Yes 1 set for Tim

[Daft]

This is the Moya I saw play! Hes broken, 3 - 0

...probably just jinxed it...

EDIT:
Nope...Henman is sucking at the mo...5 - 1

[canand]

they both got 1 sets

[Daft]

WAAAAA! Moya is on fire!

[canand]

Moya 2 sets to 1 and come on Tim

[Fierce_LiNk]

Cracking game this is turning out to be.

Gotta admit, Henman does make for an interesting game, even if he does lose.

[Fresh]

He did it! He just did the arm pumpy thing! Whey!

[Fierce_LiNk]

Hahahaha, he sure did.

Great match. I'm finding it hard not to cheer for Henman, he's really going for it. The crowd are behind him.

[Fresh]

I cant stop laughing how they keep showing the guy in the Newcastle shirt. He is getting so involved for no reason.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I cant stop laughing how they keep showing the guy in the Newcastle shirt. He is getting so involved for no reason.

:D

*waits for more arm pumpy action*

[Fresh]

Just for you Flinky:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5810/henmola5.gif

made with love by Fresh xx

[Fierce_LiNk]

Hahahahaha.

They just showed the Newcastle fan, again. :)

He's actually winning, omg.

Edit: Good GOD! How did he win that point?!

[Fresh]

They showed him again! That man is brilliance! Henmen...advantage.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Henman wins advantage
Henman loses advatage..repeat.

Moya wins advantage
Henman saves the game with a remarkable shot
Henman then makes a stupid mistake to level the game back to deuce
Moya wins advatage
Repeat.

This is going to taaaake a while.

Edit: LOL! There's that Newcastle guy, again.

[DomJcg]

so much switching with the ad and deuce...

[Fresh]

Holy Crap that was like a pixel out.

While typeing Henmen screws up match point again.

[DomJcg]

lost the game...man! CONTINUATION!?!?! that sucks

[Fierce_LiNk]

....And Moya won that game.

Henman, you prat.

[Daft]

NOOOOOOOO!! Suspended play!!

[Fresh]

*phew* That was crazy. Glad it's over.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Urgh, how annoying.

They should act like men and finish that match.

[Daft]

Urgh, how annoying.

They should act like men and finish that match.

I think this will help Moya because the croud would have changed and they would have lost a lot of the atmosphere...if that makes sense.

[Retro_Link]

I think this will help Moya because the croud would have changed and they would have lost a lot of the atmosphere...if that makes sense.Yeah that's what I was thinking; I didn't think Moya would want to carry on for that reason.

[harribo]

Just for you Flinky:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5810/henmola5.gif

made with love by Fresh xx

Every time I see that I fold over and cry with laughter.

[motion]

What's wrong with 'Go on Tim'?

[EEVILMURRAY]

Just for you Flinky:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5810/henmola5.gif

made with love by Fresh xx
Someone add a cock in there. Please.

[stev2604]

I cant stop laughing how they keep showing the guy in the Newcastle shirt. He is getting so involved for no reason.

I was thinking that aswell! After a while he seemed realize that they were showing him; he kept looking into the camera! Did anyine hear a fan shout "Go on hawkeye!!" after one of the challenges?

[EEVILMURRAY]

Is that a nickname for a player, or does he want the CGI angles like we get on Snooker?

[Fierce_LiNk]

What time is THE Henman's match on?

[Daft]

I believe play starts at 1...

http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

It looks pretty cloudy outside though...:(

[The fish]

I believe play starts at 1...

http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

It looks pretty cloudy outside though...:(

I may watch, it'll give me something to do while eating lunch (mmm...chicken super noodles...*drools*).

[mike-zim]

"c'mon tim, you can do it"

common sense kicks in

"just fucking give up now you failure"

[Daft]

Does anyone no when the match is starting? I thought it was at 1 but its not on....

EDIT: Second match on Centre Court...oops!

[Fierce_LiNk]

So what time will it be on?

[mike-zim]

no set time. when the first match finishes.

[Fierce_LiNk]

It's gonna take facking ages, since this game has only really just started. :(

[Daft]

It's gonna take facking ages, since this game has only really just started. :(

Not that long since Mauresmo is, as expected, destroying this Jackson person...

Yes, Its starting!!

[Fierce_LiNk]

The Blake/Andreev match is really entertaining. Great match. :D

Switch it on.

Edit: SHIT! I didn't realise it was on. Turned Henman's match on now.

[Daft]

The Blake/Andreev match is really entertaining. Great match. :D

Switch it on.

Uuuurrmm....Moya vs Henman?

[Fierce_LiNk]

Uuuurrmm....Moya vs Henman?

Only just noticed it was on...turned it on now.

[DomJcg]

this is hell

[Fierce_LiNk]

This is going to go on for hours.

I hate you, Henman. Just win or lose already.

[DomJcg]

This is going to go on for hours.

I hate you, Henman. Just win or lose already.

30 all at 9-9 whats it gonna take for henman to get that extra game!

[Fierce_LiNk]

This is breaking my balls. :(

[DomJcg]

10-10!?!?! its getting stupid now...

[Fierce_LiNk]

Henman, just FUCK OFF!

This is so painful. :(

[Daft]

Moya's shot was well in...:mad:

[DomJcg]

henmans been on top the whole way through today, he just can't get that extra game...

[Daft]

I haven't shouted at the tv this much in a while...

[Fierce_LiNk]

If Henman doesn't win, this will be the most incredible waste of time this universe has ever seen.

[Daft]

6 Match points defended...wow.

time for another....

[harribo]

Took his bloody time.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Thank fuck for that.

[DomJcg]

HE DID IT HE ACTUALLY DID IT!!

[Fierce_LiNk]

How long was that match going on for?

[Coolness Bears]

TIM HENMAN FTW!!!! finally....

[Daft]

Over 4 hours...

And he is playing Lopez next round. I saw him play last week and he was unimpressive to say the least.

[Gizmo]

I love Tim Henman.

As great a player as Murray is, and as Scottish as he is, I just prefer Tim. He just makes everything so much more exciting :D

[mike-zim]

he is shit. henman is the biggest failure ever. at least murray (the complete prick he is) has real potential. Natural ability that henman has never had.

[Daft]

he is shit. henman is the biggest failure ever. at least murray (the complete prick he is) has real potential. Natural ability that henman has never had.

Couldn't have said it better!

[Zell]

he is shit. henman is the biggest failure ever. at least murray (the complete prick he is) has real potential. Natural ability that henman has never had.

There are many good players who have never won a grand slam. Saying that Henman has never had any natural ability is a complete joke, he was 4th (5th?) in for fuck's sake. It's just because of stupid people that think that because he's British he has to win wimbledon or else he's a complete failure. Stop giving him stick, he's the best we've fucking got (this year anyway, next year you can all moan about Murray).

[mike-zim]

He worked hard to get there. he is not built to play the modern game of tennis. For him to get that highly ranked is testiment to how hard he worked. Fact is he is not as NATURALLY tallented as half the people entered for wimbledon. He is a complete failure. What has he won? Yes he is the best we've got doesn't mean i have to put kid gloves on. i am just facing facts.

Murray i absolutely hate but he is better than henman NATURALLY. If he doesn't win a major competition by the time he gets to henmans point in his carreer then i will be calling him a failure too.

[Zell]

That makes no sense. If Henman wasn't talented enough to win wimbledon, why is he a failure for not winning? He's worked hard, like you said, and has probably been successful enough do to himself justice (won 11 singles titles I believe, none of them grand slams). Although you're definition of failure seems to be not winning a grand slam, in which case a very large majority of tennis players are failures.

[mike-zim]

Yes but how many of them have the resources that henman has? Henman has had the best the brittish can offer in terms of support and training. some of those other failures would have won at least 1 major tournament with that sort of backing.

[Eddage]

Yes but how many of them have the resources that henman has? Henman has had the best the brittish can offer in terms of support and training. some of those other failures would have won at least 1 major tournament with that sort of backing.

But it's a well established fact that British Tennis resources are utter shit, that's why Murray went off to Barcelona (somewhere in Spain at least)!

[Daft]

Does anyone know if any more matches are going to start today because I wanna see Baghdatis vs Gulbis?

[Fierce_LiNk]

So, Henman is going to be playing any second now. Have you all remembered to book the week off work?

[Jordan]

Think he's gunna win?

[Daft]

Think he's gunna win?

Yup. He has a good record against lefties and Lopez is a lazy player. Also Lopez doesn't like grass.

[darksnowman]

Rain rain rain!

I was hoping Federer could have eased through before getting rained off! Its funny that Henman's the last hope once again, haha it wasnt like Murray had a hope of winning it anyway. I hope Nandal gets dumped out asap as well.

Dunno who I wanna win the womens side, dont really care about it. It would be nice to see Ivanovic going one better than her French Open efforts and winning SW19. It'd be good if Mauresmo could win it again as well...

[Daft]

Common TIM....not.

Damn, Lopez is playing quite well...I didn't think he would take the first set and he is quite good at tie breakers...

[Slaggis]

Looks as thougn tim henmans going to lose against lopez, or at least it did about 20 mins ago, I've not checked whats going on since.

[mike-zim]

henman needs to win 3 in a row. i wonder. i recon he will be out.

[Daft]

Looks like bye-bye Tim...

[EEVILMURRAY]

Just noticed it on Yahoo News. Whoever was surprised is a dick.

[Daft]

Oooo...Safin has broken Federer....

Edit:....Jinxed it.....

[Stefkov]

Did anyone else watch Tipsy (don't know his real name we shortened it to that) against Garcia?
Amazing last set. Glad Tipsy won, he's never beaten anyone seeded top 10.

[Daft]

Damn it, Federerererer is just too good...

Did anyone else watch Tipsy (don't know his real name we shortened it to that) against Garcia?
Amazing last set. Glad Tipsy won, he's never beaten anyone seeded top 10.

I was half watching. Tipsarevic played damn well...actually they both did.

[Herr Dark Wolf]

he is shit. henman is the biggest failure ever. at least murray (the complete prick he is) has real potential. Natural ability that henman has never had.

What? He's reached the Wimbledon semi finals about 3 times. That's an impressive achievement.

[Goron_3]

What the hell happened to Williams today? She hurt or something?

[stev2604]

What the hell happened to Williams today? She hurt or something?

She completely cramped up, but then it started raining so they had to stop! She's 5-2 up in the 3rd set now though...

I was at Wimbledon on Thursday and Friday, saw the Henman epic, was a good match, he just kind of ran out of gas in the end.

[KKOB]

She completely cramped up, but then it started raining so they had to stop! She's 5-2 up in the 3rd set now though...

I was at Wimbledon on Thursday and Friday, saw the Henman epic, was a good match, he just kind of ran out of gas in the end.

I thought she was 4-2 down and about to serve? and it was the Second set after she won the first 6-2 i think.

The match was great, and it was sooo emotional when she got cramp-really glad it rained as i would have hated to see her loose like that. I can't believe she carried on, you could see and hear the amount of pain she was in!

[hobbzinio]

Serena is my favourite female tennis player and not just because I want to make babies with her. Shes got so much determination, comes with a good attitude imo

[Fields]

If Ivanovic can finish off Petrova, she will set up a moutwatering encounter with Vaidisova in the next round. Book the day off work folks. :D

Daniela is still my favourite though. I'm furious at the way she was cheated out of it by Serena yesterday :mad:

[hobbzinio]

Ivanovic rocks my world!

http://www.ontennis.com/uploaded_images/ana_polugola-753379.jpg

Me Like

[Fields]

Ivanovic rocks my world!

I think I just saw a pig fly past my window. Me and hobbz actually agree on something :D

[Goron_3]

Ivanovic rocks my world!

http://www.ontennis.com/uploaded_images/ana_polugola-753379.jpg

Me Like

I need to clean up my keyboard :red:

[Daft]

Thank god its raining...Sharapova was getting a battering...

[Charlie]

Just watched the Connors/McEnroe final because it's raining. It's nice to see some classic players playing.

I've always wondered... What does the "R" stand for, "rain" or "replay"?

[Stefkov]

The big R is for Replay. They have it there when it's not raining.

Agh, not been watching this. I heard Roddick set a new serve speed record. Can't remember what it was though.

[KKOB]

The Henin v Williams match is gooood :yay:

[Goron_3]

God Sharapova was completely outplayed :(

Grrr she looked so pretty aswell.

[Fields]

Ivanovic vs. Vaidisova is second on Centre today :D

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06_03/anaMOS010707_468x620.jpg

http://nicolevaidisova.hostuju.cz/galerie/albums/Wimbledon%202007/normal_ssssssssss5.jpg

EDIT: Ana is safely through to the semis :yay:

[Ryan]

Justine Henin is a babe.

[darksnowman]

Henin v Bartoli
Ivanovic v Venus

Not sure I care who wins the womens outta them four. Bartoli has to be the least likely to win it over all, but she's done fantastic to make it to the last four so anythings possible as long as she doesnt choke up against Henin. Speaking of Justine, it would be ironic if she didnt win it this year again seeing as its the the only Slam she's yet to get lol. Ivanovic I would like to see winning it purely because of her history and how well she did at the French a few weeks ago only to bottle it in the final... and Venus, well whats left to be said about her and Serena like. Fantastic players and she would fully deserve to win another Wimbledon title.

The mens side is much more interesting. I want Federer to win and continue his dominance obviously, and I want that scum Nadal to just lose asap but apart from them two its interesting to see how everything else falls into place. I would have loved another Federer v Roddick final, so lets hope that prospective semi doesnt disappoint! :hehe:

[Retro_Link]

Henin FTW!!

She's an awesome players and Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam event she hasn't won, she deserves to win all four of them!

Shame Hewitt's gone out, Nadal FTW now!
Federer is just SOOOO boring! Try showing abit of charisma/personality!

[Charlie]

You can't really say "Nadal FTW" then say Federer is boring. Nadal is all power and stamina. Federer is an excellent player to watch because he's so good. He can do absolutely everything, he makes wonderful shots that don't seem possible.

[Retro_Link]

You can't really say "Nadal FTW" then say Federer is boring. Nadal is all power and stamina. Federer is an excellent player to watch because he's so good. He can do absolutely everything, he makes wonderful shots that don't seem possible.I can say that, because as awesome as Federer is, his complete lack of emotion on court just makes him disinteresting to watch for me!

Federer loses the point... :blank: Federer wins the point.... :blank: Federer wins the match.. :smile:

[Fields]

Justine Henin is a babe.
As John McEnroe might say... you cannot be serious?! Not only is she ugly, but she is French (it is a well known fact that Belgium is in France).

[Charlie]

Turn on BBC2 now and watch the McEnroe - Borg final. There's just been an incredible tie-break. Borg had 7 Championship points, in the end McEnroe won it 18-16. Just about to go onto the 5th set now.


Edit - They didn't show the 5th set, just the match point.

[darksnowman]

They just showed that tie break cos its so epic and so well remembered!

Whats the matter with how Federer behaves on court? Just because he doesnt loose the plot all the time and flaunt his freakily large bicep like Nadal, doesnt mean he's boring. It cannot be denied that because of his style of playing (finesse AND power) that he's not one of the most exciting to watch. And a major plus point is that he doesnt scream and yell like Nadal does.

Have a look at past dominating forces at Wimbledon like Borg and Sampras, they both held themselves together incredibly well, won a host of titles, and are lovingly remembered for it all! :heh:

[Retro_Link]

Whats the matter with how Federer behaves on court? Just because he doesnt loose the plot all the time and flaunt his freakily large bicep like Nadal, doesnt mean he's boring. It cannot be denied that because of his style of playing (finesse AND power) that he's not one of the most exciting to watch. And a major plus point is that he doesnt scream and yell like Nadal does.

Have a look at past dominating forces at Wimbledon like Borg and Sampras, they both held themselves together incredibly well, won a host of titles, and are lovingly remembered for it all! :heh:I'm not saying he isn't a fantastic player, I can totally recognise and appreciate the talent he has, it's just personally I find him very boring to watch! I also found Sampras extremely boring!

I prefer to see the player show there emotions out there and have a personality!
and that's why I prefer to watch the likes of Hewitt, Agassi and McEnroe, so much more!

[Daft]

Its all a matter of opinion because I don't find Nadal great to watch. My favourite players to watch are Federer, Baghdatis and Djokovic. I find it astounding how Federer makes everything look so easy.

[Dexter]

Roddick FTW!

apart from the fact hes an awesome player, he dated mandy moore. Nuff said.:bowdown:

[Daft]

COMMON DJOKOVIC!!!!!

I swear every player I support starts playing crap when I start watching....

[Charlie]

Yuss! Just won £6.20 because Djokovic retired and Nadal got through to the final. :)

[Stefkov]

Can't believe I saw Federer against Gasquet in the semis. I thought Roddick won, but he did start to go downhill when I stopped watching.

Federer is such a good player, some of the shots he pulled off.
Nadal won quite luckily I think. Losing the first set then winning the second because of the other players injury.
Nadal and Federer in the final, who'd thunk it.

[Gizmo]

Kinda funny, the mens final is 1vs2, while the womens is 18vs23.

[Ryan]

Bollocks! Venus won..

[Zell]

Damn I wanted Bartoli to win.

[Daft]

Damn I wanted Bartoli to win.

Same...She rocked. TBH its a bit unfair because Williams is basically a man.

[KKOB]

Same...She rocked. TBH its a bit unfair because Williams is basically a man.

That explains the new equal prize fund thing . . .

Venus is a force of nature! She is just amazing!!! and how fecking tall is she?!?!

She deserved to win :bowdown:

[Charlie]

I can't stand Bartoli's serve. Thankfully I won't have the displeasure of watching her again until Wimbledon next year. I'm really glad Venus won it.

Murray/Jankovic tomorrow in the mixed doubles final will be great, I'm looking forward to that more than the Federer - Nadal match.

[bob]

Kinda funny, the mens final is 1vs2, while the womens is 18vs23.


Hehe, and they say womens tennis is too predictable...

[Daft]

COMMON FEDEREREREREREREerererereERERERERERERERERErerer!!! !!

[uəʌəsʎɐɾ]

hey, i'm all for equal rights - but surely the girls are getting to do a lot less work for the same amount of money?

[Eddage]

hey, i'm all for equal rights - but surely the girls are getting to do a lot less work for the same amount of money?

Exactly!

The way I see it is that they can gave equal prize money when they play best of 5 matches!

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

50 gold coins on Federer.

Anyone else watching?

[DomJcg]

its just gonna be a repeat of last year,

[Zell]

its just gonna be a repeat of last year,

You were wrong, this match is looking to be a 5-set-er.

[Stefkov]

Awesome match. Absolutely awesome.
Federer looked deflated in the 3rd set I think. Good to see him win, I do like Nadal though. But I've always wanted Federer to win.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Amazing final. Some of the best tennis I think I've ever seen.

In the fourth set, I thought Nadal was well in with a chance to win the match. But, Federerererer came back strong in the final set, and he took his chances and claimed it.

Nadal was so close, though. Next year I think he'll finally topple Federer at Wimbledon.

[Fresh]

Nadal, 21, is going to be stunning in a few years.

[Fierce_LiNk]

He's already amazing. I'm a big fan of the guy.

[Fresh]

Same here, he just needs something to kick him up one gear though.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Thinking about that match, it's hard to figure out just what weaknesses Federer and Nadal have. My answer: very little.

Plus Nadal had an injury in the fourth, so who knows what could have happened had he been at his best.

[DCK]

That injury was obviously faked to get Federer out of his game, Nadal did it all the time by calling the Hawkeye and stalling in between points. Federer is weaker when he's lost his game pace.

What a legendary match though...

[Charlie]

Murray and Jankovic have done it!!!

(Expect photos in The Sun tomorrow.)

Very good Wimbledon this year, I always feel like there's something missing in the week following Wimbledon. :(

[KKOB]

Highlights for me have to be the mixed doubles, the womens finals, S. Williams screams of agony were something, and Federer getting 5 straight Wimbledon wins was cool, although i thought the match was a bit too formulaic.

[Gizmo]

Hah, Jamie Murray won Wimbledon before Andy :p

[/ nando /]

Are there highlights on tonight? I missed the final set and a bit, wouldn't mind seeing it :hehe: ..was really enjoying it up until then!

[Charlie]

Are there highlights on tonight? I missed the final set and a bit, wouldn't mind seeing it :hehe: ..was really enjoying it up until then!

Yeah, my (Scottish) newspaper says they're on at 10:30 on BBC2. It may be different in England though.

[/ nando /]

Yeah, my (Scottish) newspaper says they're on at 10:30 on BBC2. It may be different in England though.

Screw England, it's the Northern Irish side of things I'm wanting :heh: ..I should probably go have a look and stop being so lazy : peace:

EDIT: For all you tennis lovers in this wee country, highlights are to be shown at 22.00 on BBC2.. with John Inverdale..

[darksnowman]

The womens final was better than I was expecting, good that Bartoli managed to put up a fight. Womens games always seem so one sided to me, even if the match does go to three sets.

That Jamie Murray didnt seem like to bad a doubles player, its still a shocking suprise that he got so far and actually won the mixed. His lust for Jankovic carried him through.

Aaand the main event: the gents final... not a great match in all honesty. Federer just seems to crack when he plays Nadal, its unbelievable. Federer cleary has the game to obliterate Nadal (on every surface!) but just cos Nadal has such a win loss ratio against him on clay, he just seems to have a big mental block when it comes to Nadal. On grass expecially, it shoulda been 6-0 6-0 6-0 but Federer just reverts to being the underdog and lets Nadal control the matches they play. He should take charge and play his game instead of Nadals.

Anyway, there was tons of pressure on Federer I suppose. Not only to actually beat Nadal but to equal Bjorns five Wimbledons in a row etc. I'm sure glad he did it! :bowdown:

[Ryan]

I wonder if Jankovic took Jamie's virginity last night.