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Imaginary Friend
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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. [ 02. July 2013, 20:48: Message edited by: Barnabas62 ]
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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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Chorister
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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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quote: 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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quote: 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? quote:
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 ...
* well, ones who are married to the organist
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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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quote: Originally posted by Mr Clingford: Oh, I say ...
I hope Dan Maskell was watching from Heaven.
and again I say
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tessaB
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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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Piglet
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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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quote: Originally posted by piglet: 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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Chorister
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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.
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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Sir Kevin
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Sylvander
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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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Imaginary Friend
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<bump>
-------------------- "We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass." Brian Clough
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Chorister
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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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Imaginary Friend
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<forehand cross-court return>
-------------------- "We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass." Brian Clough
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