Re: Wimbledon

by JGK Wed 01 Jul 2009, 10:30

Merlin wrote:Having seen them all in action yesterday, can't see either of the Russians getting past the Williams grunting powerhouses....

"ladies" tennis ... pah, boring as batshit.... to think they get the same prizemoney for dobbling around over 3 sets (if the spectators are really lucky) - generally just 2 ... invariably bullying the oppo into submission.

Compare the 'fare' dealt up yesterday to the marathon the night before ....

I always thought that Ladies tennis could do with a "loser does a nude lap of the court" rule subject to an overule by crowd vote (which I call the Williams subclause).

by tac Wed 01 Jul 2009, 10:33

harsh, but very true . . .

by Hass Wed 01 Jul 2009, 22:59

That Roddick v Hewitt match was great fun.

Hewitt really is a fighter. Often he has to come back because he's slow out of the blocks, but Roddick was on fire at the start today.

That second set tie-breaker made me as nervous as hell.

It's what Wimbledon is all about.

by Bradman Wed 01 Jul 2009, 23:21

Three double faults in the one tie-breaker. Hewitt lost it in five mad minutes. Though I agree it was a hell of a game.

by PeterCS Wed 01 Jul 2009, 23:38

Hewitt is an undead slugger. His eyes say it all.

Fantastic match.

by JGK Thu 02 Jul 2009, 05:19

21 consecutive GS semi-finals for Federer. Will anyone even come close to that?

by Chandan Thu 02 Jul 2009, 06:16

JGK wrote:Fed through to the QF - looks like he'll play Ivo Karlovic who I think might have a bit of a chance given that his serve has barely been broken all tournament.

Take out the big serve and this man had absolutely nothing in his game. I can't remember when a game involving Federer was this boring with absolutely no rallies.

Merlin wrote:Chandan -
I wouldn't exactly rate JC Ferrero as an "easy" opponent ... no-one is easy once they reach the last 16.

Wasn't it sooooooo easy for Murray? He is playing brilliantly no doubt, but the opponent was hardly threatening.

by Henry Thu 02 Jul 2009, 06:22

Ferrero is a former world number 1, no?

by horace Thu 02 Jul 2009, 06:24

Henry wrote:Ferrero is a former world number 1, no?

i thought he was a not very good chocolate

pomlians must be getting very excited about murray

by taipan Thu 02 Jul 2009, 07:10

Is Hewitt the new Vaughan?

I switched on sportsnews this morning and the first thing I heard him say was "I can take a lot of positives from this"

by Merlin Thu 02 Jul 2009, 08:09

horace wrote:
Henry wrote:Ferrero is a former world number 1, no?
i thought he was a not very good chocolate

pomlians must be getting very excited about murray

Ferrero was formerly a No 1 yes.

Early days to get too excited H, though Murray did click nicely yesterday.
Needs that first serve to go in more often.

Still Fed for me ... although Murrays hunger and aggression will help should they meet in the final on Sunday.

by Mick Sawyer Thu 02 Jul 2009, 08:25

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which I call the Williams subclause).

Venus + a stout bag + a gag. I could do that, more than twice.

by JGK Thu 02 Jul 2009, 15:42

Tight match between Serena and Dementia - Dementia just blew match point in the 3rd.

by Henry Nolonga Thu 02 Jul 2009, 15:55

Just speaking with a few people at work about this match. Nobody wants either of the Williams sisters to win.

by JKLever Thu 02 Jul 2009, 18:22

This sums up the Wimbledon ladies final...

by PeterCS Thu 02 Jul 2009, 18:34

Cor! That Serena is hot stuff!

by Guest Thu 02 Jul 2009, 23:43

JKLever wrote:
PearlJ wrote:I hope Roddick or Murray wins. Wouldn't mind if Hewitt won. He's a bit of a knob but quite fun to watch.

Will Federer ever win another grand slam eh PJ?

by DJ_Smerk Thu 02 Jul 2009, 23:45

I'm hoping Murray destroys all comers.

by Guest Thu 02 Jul 2009, 23:51

I can't decide whether I want to see Roddick beat him tomorrow or Federer to demolish him in the final. I'd be happy with either, though the second would be funnier.

I want Roddick to go through though as he is Fed's little bitch, Murray on the other hand has a winning record against Fed.

by PeterCS Fri 03 Jul 2009, 01:05

I don't know what you lot have got against the Williamses. They successfully challenged white supremacy a few years ago, and it seems some of you have not forgiven them for that feisty feminine act of determination.

Whereas that foetal-hystericist madam with the robotic hatchet face that Serena was playing today. ewww. Identikit women's tennis.

by JGK Fri 03 Jul 2009, 04:19

I hope Venus wins - 6 Wimbledons would be a mighty achievement for a virtual part time player.

by taipan Fri 03 Jul 2009, 06:44

PeterCS wrote:I don't know what you lot have got against the Williamses.

Fat asses

by Guest Fri 03 Jul 2009, 10:56

PeterCS wrote:I don't know what you lot have got against the Williamses. They successfully challenged white supremacy a few years ago, and it seems some of you have not forgiven them for that feisty feminine act of determination.

Whereas that foetal-hystericist madam with the robotic hatchet face that Serena was playing today. ewww. Identikit women's tennis.

I have nothing against them, they are great players.

I just prefer the fit ones overall.

by doremi Fri 03 Jul 2009, 11:52

Meh, I think Serena's pretty.

by taipan Fri 03 Jul 2009, 11:54

doremi wrote:Meh, I think Serena's pretty.

This has to be the sickest post ever.

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