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Piglet
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Federer's a wonderful player, apparently a gentleman and doubtless a Jolly Good Chap, but he's had enough wins to last several lifetimes. This is the best chance Murray's ever likely to get, so I wish him all the luck at my disposal (that may not be much, but at least I'm trying).
I see he's still British (for the moment ...) ![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
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Barnabas62
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.... And Marray wins! A 'spello' and a portent?
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Really pleased to hear that Marray and Neilsen won - I saw the first three sets, and then TSN* decided that a game of rounders or something was more important, so I didn't see the rest. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
I was really impressed with their playing though - and wonderful to have a British win.
Maybe another one tomorrow ...? ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
* &#$&%*# American television channels ![[Mad]](angryfire.gif)
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Sioni Sais
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quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
Really pleased to hear that Marray and Neilsen won - I saw the first three sets, and then TSN* decided that a game of rounders or something was more important, so I didn't see the rest.
I was really impressed with their playing though - and wonderful to have a British win.
Maybe another one tomorrow ...?
* &#$&%*# American television channels
How come you got any coverage? The contestants were from GB, Sweden, Denmark and Romania, ie, no Americans.
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piglet, the Marray/Neilsen match was great all the way through! I'm still recovering.
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Radio Leeds were claiming Liverpool born Marray as a Yorkshireman this morning. He lives in Sheffield.
Had he lost I'm sure he would have been Lancastrian ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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Barnabas62
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But on balance, Fed will make his day and ruin a lot of other folks' day. He's looked the better player this fortnight.
Wish I'd been wrong about that. Very good final, Andy had chances to win the first two sets, but it was not to be. And Federer was the better once it went under the roof. Not sure anyone would have lived with him with the form he showed in sets 3 and 4. And now he's deservedly back to world number one.
I've been watching tennis for over 50 years and Federer is the best player, and the best match player, I've seen during that time. And Murray is by some distance the best UK player I've seen during that time. He's seeking a Grand Slam in an exceptional era for men's tennis. Hope he gets one -soon. These kinds of disappointments are not easy to overcome.
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Dafyd
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Originally posted by Sir Kevin:
I sort of miss Anna Kournikova: she couldn't play her way out of a paper bag, but she was a fashion-plate and her attempts at tennis were fun to watch.
She was the world number one women's doubles player for a while.
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Sioni Sais:
How come you got any coverage? The contestants were from GB, Sweden, Denmark and Romania, ie, no Americans.
That's a very good point, SS. Maybe they'd booked X hours of coverage in case the ladies' singles went on for a while - after all it did have a 'Murcan in it.
I'm heartbroken for Andy; I didn't see much of it (choral duties, you understand), but at least he took a set off the great Fed (and perhaps would have taken more if they hadn't had to put the roof on - I heard one commentator say before the match that being under cover would work to Federer's advantage). However, he was a much more gallant loser than anyone might have expected.
I've come to the conclusion that, although he seems to work really well with Ivan Lendl, that gentleman lost two Wimbledon finals and didn't win any ... maybe he should approach Bjorn Borg or Pete Sampras ... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Sir Kevin
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I saw most of the finals on ESPN. I switched off when the result was no longer in doubt. Had the match been longer, Murray may well have won.
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Piglet
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**bump**
Andy Murray has just won the U.S. Open!
![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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Mr Clingford
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Originally posted by piglet:
**bump**
Andy Murray has just won the U.S. Open!
Oh I say.
I was nervous turning on the pc this am but YEAH.
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Sir Kevin
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Serena was awesome last weekend. She really might be the best woman tennis player of all time. The next time I am in Santa Barbara, I'll see if I can find John MacEnroe and ask him what he thinks...
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Chorister
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Originally posted by piglet:
**bump**
Andy Murray has just won the U.S. Open!
Woo hoo! what a brilliant result! and a brilliant match - no way could I go to sleep until it was all over. Tired now. zzzzzzzzz
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Mr Clingford:
... Oh I say ...
Ah, someone else who's old enough to remember Dan Maskell ...
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Barnabas62
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I don't have Chorister's stamina (or nerves of steel) and I turned in just after Djoko won the third set. Thought "this will be a five setter for sure". I still have PTSD from the Henman era!
Anyway, woke up at four, was careful not to disturb Mrs B and checked it out on the mobile. A very loud silent "YEAHHHHHHH!" - then I went back to sleep.
Watching the replay was exhausting enough, Chorister. Tips my hat to you for coping with that match in "real time".
Good for Andy. He's a great player, certainly a worthy Grand Slam winner. Hope it's the first of many for him.
Now for the Ryder Cup!!
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Barnabas62
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Thought this might be worth a <<bump>> ...
The Australian Open has been good therapy for a post 'flu (and post virally fatigued convalescent. Some epic matches, not least today's between Murray and Federer. It now looks as though there is a Big Two in the men's game (rather than the Big Four).
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Chorister
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Yes, I watched the Murray-Federer match this morning - another edge-of-seat contest. And Murray does seem to love going to five sets. Federer just ran out of steam towards the end, otherwise it was a close-fought match.
Looking forward to the final on Sunday - I should be singing really, but sometimes other priorities take over....
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Piglet
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When you're the organist's wife, nothing takes precedence over singing ...
Still, good luck Andy! **crosses fingers**
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Firenze
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So who's sat watching the TV on a Sunday morning?
Will Murray hold this game?
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Chorister
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Well it got off to a blistering start.....
And then ended in blisters.
Andy tried so hard, but in the end just couldn't do it. Fantastic playing from Djokovich, who presumably remained blister-free throughout.
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Chorister
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Originally posted by Firenze:
So who's sat watching the TV on a Sunday morning?
Of course. God has to accept coming second sometimes!
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Are you suggesting that God is Scottish, ginger, and has a weird adam's apple?
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Firenze
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It would explain a lot.
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Just in case you want some context for the new title.
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Piglet
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I thought that's what you were getting at.
I didn't see the match today - some of us have choirs who need us.
Never mind, Andy - save yourself for Windlebum.
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Chorister
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Before this thread sinks down to page two, while waiting for the next big tournament to begin, I'd just like to draw shipmates' attention to the rather amusing sight we were treated to throughout the Murray-Djokovich match, where a large alligator (Lacoste advert) was positioned just behind the head of each player, looking for all the world, in the camera close-ups, as if she was about to bite off their heads!
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:bump:
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:final bump:
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Barnabas62
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Wondered what had happened to this thread.
Startling results in the Wimbledon Women's Singles - following Serena's exit, now Kvitova goes out to Flipkens (who couldn't even qualify last year).
I think Lisicki might even win it now.
The Men's singles? Novak is playing "lights out", never seen him so good, and although Berdych is tough on paper, I think he'll be out. Andy has a great record against Verdasco, but looks like his back is playing up again. If he wins, there's a small (actually 2 metres tall) Pole who is looking tough too. Andy will do well to make the final again.
But I'd be surprised if Novak doesn't win this year. He just looks a lot better than anyone else.
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Barnabas62
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Just like old days. Murray's match today was reminiscent of lots of Henman "white knuckle" rides. He did very well to get through. He'll have further trouble with that big Pole on Friday, I think.
Djokovic very impressive again, but del Potro was amazing. If the physios can keep him going, he could give Novak a scare or two.
Should be a competitive Friday.
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The Bartoli/Flipkens match was rather disappointing, particularly after the excitement of the Murray match the day before. But all was not lost, as Lisiki and Radwanska treated us to today's 'Will she, won't she?' match. Like Murray, Lisiki kept us guessing, until the last possible moment, whether she would make it through.
My favourite is definitely Lisiki for the title, although I shall very much enjoy watching Bartoli doing her little 'ants in her pants and fly swatting' routine between points again!
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Firenze
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I can't see del Potro - practically playing with a broken leg - holding off Djokovic.
I'm not totally sure Murray can see off the ten-foot Pole.
But anyway, Djokovic is going to win it this year.
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Sir Kevin
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I'm tuning in right after The Archers. Bummed that Serena went out. I think Sloane was still around last time I looked in...
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Firenze
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Originally posted by Sir Kevin:
I'm tuning in right after The Archers. Bummed that Serena went out. I think Sloane was still around last time I looked in...
That must have been a while ago. It's Bartoli and Lisicki for the final tomorrow.
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Sioni Sais
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Originally posted by Firenze:
I can't see del Potro - practically playing with a broken leg - holding off Djokovic.
Neither could anyone, but he put up a heck of a fight. What do they make tennis players out of these days? Imagine asking a fast bowler to bowl for two sessions, with no relief from another at the other end?
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I'm not totally sure Murray can see off the ten-foot Pole.
But anyway, Djokovic is going to win it this year.
Murray wasn't totally comfortable but he did OK.
If the final was to be held tomorrow I'd give him a chance (like the Olympic final, in which he played a tired opponent), but it isn't, so he hasn't.
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Chorister
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Lisiki cried when she won a point and cried when she lost a point. It was only towards the end of the match that she finally beefed up and gave the audience what they had come to see - some sort of competition. Huge respect for Bertoli, to just keep steadily plugging away until she was victorious.
It should be a wonderful final tomorrow, Murray vs. Djokovich, with some masterful play. Let's hope so.
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Piglet
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You couldn't help feeling sorry for Lisicki; having conquered Serena Williams, she seemed to be completely outclassed by Bertoli.
My blood pressure's already going up for tomorrow, and I won't even be able to watch it live, as it starts at 10:30 our time, and like all dedicated choristers*, ( ) I'll be otherwise occupied.
I should be able to catch it on the TSN Encore, assuming it doesn't go on all night ...
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Mr Clingford
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Oh, I say.
Well, that was tough.
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Mr Clingford:
Oh, I say ...
I hope Dan Maskell was watching from Heaven.
and again I say
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![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
We have waited a few years, but the boy did good.
My word though, playing like that in that heat!
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Chorister
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Fantastic match, wonderful nail-biting finish! I truly feel a part of history now I've seen Virginia Wade AND Andy Murray win Wimbledon!
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Put like that, you're making me feel old; I remember Virginia Wade winning too.
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Mr Clingford
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Put like that, you're making me feel old; I remember Virginia Wade winning too.
My excuse is that I was just a few days short of my 5th birthday; it is my first memory of a public event (that or the Silver Jubilee street party!).
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Scary thing is, when I go to Scrabble club this week, there will be at least 2 women there who will be reminiscing about when they saw Fred Perry win. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
For people who don't follow the Anti-Murray thread in Hell, here's a little comedy interlude about the other famous Scottish tennis champ.
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I rather liked:
"He is the first British man to win Wimbledon in short trousers."
The Daily Telegraph 8 July 2013.
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Can I recommend the Wimbledon Tennis Museum to anyone who hasn't visited it yet? I spent 6 hours there a week or so ago and still didn't see everything. There is film footage and memorabilia stretching from the very beginnings of tennis as a game, right through to the present day. Highlights were, for me, to go onto centre court and see the Murray final score writ large, and also to see Murray's name engraved on the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy. 2013 really is a good year to visit.
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