Re: The Wimbledon Thread

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 13:43

At least it's not raining at wimbledon.
Which sister?

by JGK Sat 05 Jul 2008, 14:12

I'd like to see Venus win but I think Serena is the superior player.

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 14:16

Too many bloody Americans. There's even two in the commentary box.

by skully Sat 05 Jul 2008, 14:32

When does the grunt-fest start? Go Venus.

by Red Sat 05 Jul 2008, 14:39

What a borefest!

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 15:17

I'm routing for Venus. Seems like the nicest person and she smiles more.
Nicer ear rings too.

by embee Sat 05 Jul 2008, 15:36

Demelza wrote:No, I'm routing for Serena. Seems like the nicest person and she smiles more.
Nicer ear rings too.

an appropriate malaprop

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 15:38

Oh dear Serena............
Will this outfit ever be allowed at Wimbledon?

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by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 15:46

embee wrote:
Demelza wrote:No, I'm routing for Serena. Seems like the nicest person and she smiles more.
Nicer ear rings too.

an appropriate malaprop

I can't think how to spell it!

by embee Sat 05 Jul 2008, 15:48

Demelza wrote:
embee wrote:
Demelza wrote:No, I'm routing for Serena. Seems like the nicest person and she smiles more.
Nicer ear rings too.

an appropriate malaprop
I can't think how to spell it!

I.T.

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 15:56

Seems I got them muddled up. I want the one with straight hair to win. Is that Venus?

by embee Sat 05 Jul 2008, 16:02

Demelza wrote:Seems I got them muddled up. I want the one with straight hair to win. Is that Venus?

That's Maria Sharapova

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 16:04

Shish, I'm totally watching the wrong game!

by JGK Sat 05 Jul 2008, 16:04

Venus wins her 5th Wimbledon.

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 16:09

Good.

by Hilda Sat 05 Jul 2008, 16:17

Very boring match. I endured the rugby match between two of our local teams with the kitchen animal and only changed channels every now and again.

by Guest Sat 05 Jul 2008, 16:19

I enjoy watching the ball boys and girls more than anything.

by Hilda Sat 05 Jul 2008, 17:01

Demelza wrote:I enjoy watching the ball boys and girls more than anything.

Any specific reason for that?

Another question .... why doesn't the Duchess of Kent attend Wimbledon any more?

The kitchen animal is having a heart attack - he is watching his home team (The Blue Bulls) playing rugby against The Sharts (Natal team). Charlie (the parrot) must be picking up some choice words and tomorrow I shall be hearing every single one of them.

by PlanetPakistan Sat 05 Jul 2008, 17:06

Congrats to Venus!

Atleast the American women are still playing well.

by JKLever Sat 05 Jul 2008, 18:08

Well done to 14 year old Briton Laura Robson for winning Junior Wimbledons girls title.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/7491442.stm

Some effort beating a load of 16/17 year olds along the way...

by Lara Lara Laughs Sat 05 Jul 2008, 18:17

Aye. Watched Robson. Did pretty well against an older opponent. I dread the ridiculous amounts of hype that shall now ensue though...

Leave her alone and let her develop.

And I didn't think the ladies final was that boring. There were some cracking shots and some great volleys. With 5 singles titles, Venus must now be one of the greatest Wimbledon Champions ever. She's making centre court her own.

Venus won't reach Navratilova's 9 singles titles but she's got a good chance of matching Billie Jean King's 6 and even Steffi Graf's 7.

by skully Sun 06 Jul 2008, 01:14

Well done to Venus. Serena seems to have had the wood on her for a while, so nice to see big sister come through.

by JGK Sun 06 Jul 2008, 14:39

Men's final has started.

If the first game is anything to go by this is going to be terrific.

by JGK Sun 06 Jul 2008, 14:46

Early signs looking good for Rafa and my $400.

by Lara Lara Laughs Sun 06 Jul 2008, 14:48

Rafa breaks! This could be one of the great finals. Can't remember the last time I looked forward to a tennis match this much.

Btw, this is a true test of Federer's claims to be a great champion. Break down and under pressure from an unbelievable player, can he fight back? Always thought Fedex was a great front runner but let's see how he does if he goes a set down.

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