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Shadow Demon UK 07-09-2008 23:40
The General Tennis Thread
 
What a performance tonight by Andy Murray, beating Nadal in the US open semi-final.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/7602257.stm

6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4

He now faces Federer in the final tomorrow night and i wouldn't bet against Murray winning after tonights performance! He somehow managed to out-muscle Nadal throughout and really looks like a Grand Slam winning tennis player now :)

supremus 08-09-2008 00:30
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Yeah, I'm not much of a Murray fan, but he played well, and it's good to see that Nadal's constant cheating didn't earn him another undeserved win here. Looking forward to the final tomorrow, but I hope for Petchey's sake Murray doesn't win. That would literally make his head explode. :)

Saaf_laandon_mo 08-09-2008 10:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by supremus (Post 34633939)
Yeah, I'm not much of a Murray fan, but he played well, and it's good to see that Nadal's constant cheating didn't earn him another undeserved win here. Looking forward to the final tomorrow, but I hope for Petchey's sake Murray doesn't win. That would literally make his head explode. :)
I would love murray to win tomorrow..... What a great end to the match last night!

maxlo 08-09-2008 19:54
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Can someone tell me which channel is showing the US Open final tonight, please?

I'm on Virgin Media and am not used to the sports channels. The listing on VMs tv listing page says its on Sky Sports 1 tonight but the listing on the actual VM box doesn't show the same information, as if its not on (I dont know why they should be different!).

Thanks.

Shadow Demon UK 08-09-2008 19:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maxlo (Post 34634325)
Can someone tell me which channel is showing the US Open final tonight, please?

I'm on Virgin Media and am not used to the sports channels. The listing on VMs tv listing page says its on Sky Sports 1 tonight but the listing on the actual VM box doesn't show the same information, as if its not on (I dont know why they should be different!).

Thanks.

It's on Sky Sports 1 from 8pm but the actual tennis doesn't start until 10pm.

maxlo 08-09-2008 21:41
Re: Tennis
 
Thats great, I got it now.

Thanks.

SnoopZ 08-09-2008 22:03
Re: Tennis
 
Live feed of the final can be viewed here.

Live Feed.

Live Feed for a mediaplayer.

Caff 09-09-2008 00:09
Re: Tennis
 
G-r-e-a-t match.

Murray has matured and evolved so quickly over the last 18+ months.

Federer raised his game - and well played.
And... credit to Murray for sending him there.

Cobbydaler 09-09-2008 00:13
Re: Tennis
 
Yep, hopefully he won't let it deflate him & he'll continue to progress...

Caff 09-09-2008 00:18
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin T (Post 34634455)
Yep, hopefully he won't let it deflate him & he'll continue to progress...
I don't think he'll be deflated...

I believe he's made of sterner stuff.

Shadow Demon UK 09-09-2008 00:33
Re: Tennis
 
Good game, Murray played well but Federer was back to his awesome best, thats why he's the greatest tennis player ever imo, 5 times in a row now he's won the US open, amazing. It could have been very different though if the line judge had got the call right in the second set that would have seen Murray break Federer's serve. But Federer definately deserved it overall.

Quote:
Originally Posted by scuzz (Post 34634456)
I don't think he'll be deflated...

I believe he's made of sterner stuff.
Yeah the way he broke back right at the end of the last set shows that he's a fighter and doesn't give up. I think we will see him in many finals to come.

supremus 09-09-2008 00:47
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Great to see Federer back in slam-winning form. With finals at the French and Wimbledon, gold at the Olympics and now a US Open title, it's another terrific year for the great one, and this in spite of a bout of mono as well. Incredible.

Caff 09-09-2008 01:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 34634464)
Good game, Murray played well but Federer was back to his awesome best, thats why he's the greatest tennis player ever imo, 5 times in a row now he's won the US open, amazing. It could have been very different though if the line judge had got the call right in the second set that would have seen Murray break Federer's serve. But Federer definately deserved it overall.



Yeah the way he broke back right at the end of the last set shows that he's a fighter and doesn't give up. I think we will see him in many finals to come.
He's been criticised in the past for his attitude...
...but it's a single-minded and fighting one. And he seems more focussed now.

Federer shone.:tu:

Maggy 09-09-2008 08:29
Re: Tennis
 
Don't forget folks,Murray is a lot younger than Nadal or Federer and his time will come provided he can avoid too many serious injuries.:)

Shadow Demon UK 09-09-2008 10:46
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 34634499)
Don't forget folks,Murray is a lot younger than Nadal or Federer and his time will come provided he can avoid too many serious injuries.:)
He's only one year younger then Nadal and he's the same age as Novak Djokovic, i think most of the grand slams will be fought out between these three in the future when Federer slows down who is a fair bit older, but he doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon.

Maggy 09-09-2008 11:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 34634582)
He's only one year younger then Nadal and he's the same age as Novak Djokovic, i think most of the grand slams will be fought out between these three in the future when Federer slows down who is a fair bit older, but he doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon.
Funny how age is deceptive..I always think Nadal is in his late 20's...

denphone 13-01-2012 14:13
Re: Tennis
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16539280.stm

Quote:
British number one Andy Murray will play Ryan Harrison of the United States in the first round of the Australian Open, with Novak Djokovic a potential semi-final opponent.

Fourth seed Murray meets world number 84 Harrison for the first time.

In the women's singles, Elena Baltacha meets Stephanie Foretz Gacon of France, with reigning champion Kim Clijsters a potential opponent in the second round.

Fellow Brit Heather Watson takes on third seed Victoria Azarenka.

The third British woman in the draw is Anne Keothavong, who will meet Mona Barthel
Quote:
Nadal and Federer have been paired in the same half of a Grand Slam draw for the first time since the 2005 French Open.

denphone 17-01-2012 09:42
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16539280.stm

Quote:
Andy Murray's progress to the second round of the Australian Open was far from easy as he had to battle against American teenager Ryan Harrison.

The Briton started sluggishly, tamely losing the opening set before eventually prevailing 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2.

Murray broke early in the second set and was comfortable thereafter, sealing the win in three hours and 12 minutes.

denphone 18-01-2012 14:00
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16606011.stm

Quote:
Second seed Rafael Nadal dispelled fears about his physical condition with a 6-4 6-3 6-4 win against Tommy Haas in round two of the Australian Open.

Nadal injured his right knee before the tournament but after his win he said: "I'm very happy about how it improves, I'm able to play without a problem."

Roger Federer also advanced with a walkover after his opponent Andreas Beck withdrew with a back problem

denphone 19-01-2012 10:38
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16606071.stm

Quote:
A ruthless Andy Murray completed a straightforward 6-1 6-4 6-4 victory over Edouard Roger-Vasselin to reach the third round of the Australian Open.

The British number one took just 23 minutes to win the opening set and quickly broke in the second as his 101st-ranked French opponent struggled.

Quote:
The third set breakthrough did not come until the seventh game but victory always seemed inevitable for the Scot.

Murray will play France's Michael Llodra in the third round on Saturday.

denphone 20-01-2012 06:43
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16643640.stm

Quote:
Rafael Nadal showed glimpses of his very best form to make round four of the Australian Open with a crushing win against Slovak qualifier Lukas Lacko.

Nadal won 6-2 6-4 6-2 in an hour and 55 minutes and the world number two next plays John Isner or Feliciano Lopez.

Roger Federer was no less impressive in a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 6-3 victory over Ivo Karlovic and he will face Alexandr Dolgopolov or Bernard Tomic.

denphone 21-01-2012 12:33
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16644660.stm

Quote:
Andy Murray moved into the Australian Open last 16 as the Briton finally got the measure of France's Michael Llodra in a 6-4 6-2 6-0 win.

The Scot clung to a break in the third game of the opener, despite Llodra's pressurising forays to the net.

The Frenchman's resistance faded as his serve faltered in the second, while the third proved straightforward for Murray as fatigue put paid to Llodra.

Unseeded Kazakhstani Mikhail Kukushkin awaits Murray in the fourth round
.

denphone 23-01-2012 09:19
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16669933.stm

Quote:
Andy Murray reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for a third year running after Mikhail Kukushkin retired through injury while trailing 6-1 6-1 1-0.

The effects of two five-set matches in rounds two and three took their toll on Kukushkin, who pulled out with a left hip flexor problem after 49 minutes.

"It was hot on the court and it is good for me that I have conserved energy," said British number one Murray.

The fourth seed will play Kei Nishikori after he stunned Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

denphone 24-01-2012 15:34
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16696634.stm

Quote:
Roger Federer will play Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after they recorded very different victories in the last eight.

Switzerland's Federer needed just under two hours to complete an imperious 6-4 6-3 6-2 win over Juan Martin Del Potro.

Nadal's 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 6-3 win over Tomas Berdych was an attritional affair, lasting four hours, 16 minutes.

Number seven seed Berdych squandered a set point for a 2-0 lead and Spaniard Nadal capitalised to take the match.

"Tired," was Nadal's reaction after the conclusion of the match. "But hopefully I am fine.

denphone 25-01-2012 07:40
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16695246.stm

Quote:
An impressive Andy Murray comfortably beat Kei Nishikori in straight sets to set up a semi-final clash against either Novak Djokovic or David Ferrer.

The British number one had little trouble completing a 6-3 6-3 6-1 win to reach the last four of the Australian Open for the third consecutive year.

"It was tough. I didn't serve well but the returning was good," said Murray.

Djokovic and Ferrer meet on Wednesday for the chance to play Murray on Rod Laver Arena at about 0830GMT on Friday.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/sharapova-k...7862--spt.html

Quote:
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former and reigning Wimbledon winners Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova will meet in the Australian Open semifinals after both won in straight sets on Wednesday.

Sharapova won 6-2, 6-3 against fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova, who knocked out five-time champion Serena Williams in the previous round.

Kvitova earlier reached the semifinals at Melbourne Park for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win over unseeded Italian Sara Errani.

MalteseFalcon 25-01-2012 09:45
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Could this finally be the year that Murray wins a Grand Slam? I'd like it to be Wimbledon ideally, but I'd settle for any GS at all this year.

As for Sharapova, I hope she is coming back to her top form again. I'll admit it, I have a massive crush on her; and my following of her career sometimes borders on the obsessive side of things.

denphone 25-01-2012 09:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35368867)
Could this finally be the year that Murray wins a Grand Slam? I'd like it to be Wimbledon ideally, but I'd settle for any GS at all this year.

As for Sharapova, I hope she is coming back to her top form again. I'll admit it, I have a massive crush on her; and my following of her career sometimes borders on the obsessive side of things.
Yes it would be great if he can win a grand slam but his three big rivals stand in his way again l am afraid.

denphone 26-01-2012 13:20
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16715110.stm

Quote:
Rafael Nadal produced some scintillating tennis to come from one set down to beat Roger Federer and reach his second Australian Open final.

The world number two, who won the 2009 title, lost an opening set tie-break but hit back to take the next three and win 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.

Third seed Federer saved one match point on Nadal's serve but the Spaniard held his nerve to take it on the next.

Nadal will play either Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final

denphone 27-01-2012 14:20
Re: Tennis
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16754298.stm

Quote:
Andy Murray pushed Novak Djokovic to the limit of his powers but went down in five sets to miss out on a place in the Australian Open final.

The British number one fought back from losing the first set to win the next two, and from 5-2 in the decider.

But defending champion Djokovic raised his level to battle through 6-3 3-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 7-5 in four hours 50 minutes.

The world number one, who beat Murray in the 2011 final, plays Rafael Nadal in Sunday's showpiece at 0830 GMT.

"I'm extremely delighted to be in another final," said Djokovic.

Saaf_laandon_mo 27-01-2012 14:26
Re: Tennis
 
I feel sorry for Murray. Unfortunately for him Djokovic is just too good for him. Only marginally better though. I really wanted him (Murray) to win a major tournament. I'll be rooting for Nadal now.

denphone 27-01-2012 14:29
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35370315)
I feel sorry for Murray. Unfortunately for him Djokovic is just too good for him. Only marginally better though. I really wanted him (Murray) to win a major tournament. I'll be rooting for Nadal now.
Yes it was a great match and l am even more certain now that it is just a matter of time before Murray wins a grand slam.

Damien 27-01-2012 14:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35370318)
Yes it was a great match and l am even more certain now that it is just a matter of time before Murray wins a grand slam.
You wonder if he can, Djokovic wasn't at his best for large periods of the match but yet managed to dig in and get the result against Murray. He may always be in Nadal's and Djokovic's shadows.

Saaf_laandon_mo 27-01-2012 14:44
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35370324)
You wonder if he can, Djokovic wasn't at his best for large periods of the match but yet managed to dig in and get the result against Murray. He may always be in Nadal's and Djokovic's shadows.
Sadly I have to agree. Nadal and Djokovic have that winning mentality and although Murray can compete on talent, in my opinion the other 2 have a slight edge in mental attitude.

denphone 28-01-2012 10:29
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16752431.stm

Quote:
Victoria Azarenka outclassed Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final to lift her maiden Grand Slam title and become the new world number one.

The 22-year-old Belarusian marked her first major final with a nerveless display, coming through 6-3 6-0 in an hour and 22 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

Three-time major champion Sharapova could not live with her opponent's pace, variety or unrelenting intensity.

The result sees Azarenka replace Caroline Wozniacki in the top ranking.

It was the first time since the 2009 Australian Open that the number one spot has been decided by the outcome of a Grand Slam final

Damien 28-01-2012 11:18
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Sharapova was woeful. So many unforced errors, rarely seemed to be able to take control of a point, seemed to be just hit it at Azarenka at times when he wasn't under pressure. Azarenka on the other hand just grabbed everything that came her way, commanded every ball, competed for every point.

Not a great final.

Damien 29-01-2012 14:39
Re: Tennis
 
Great final.

Shadow Demon UK 29-01-2012 14:40
Re: Tennis
 
Djokovic is some player, two incredible matches in 3 days.

denphone 29-01-2012 14:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35371479)
Great final.
Yes one of the greatest finals there has ever been and commiserations to a graceful brave loser as well.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16773908.stm

denphone 30-01-2012 11:29
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...hts-deals.html

Quote:
Eurosport has renewed its long-term partnerships with the French and US Opens by signing new rights deals to the tennis Grand Slams.

Under a new agreement with the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT), the French Open will remain on Eurosport for three years, from 2012 through 2014.

The US Open will stay on the pan-European sports broadcaster through to 2017 after it agreed a deal with the United States Tennis Association (USTA

MalteseFalcon 30-01-2012 12:57
Re: Tennis
 
I'm pleased with that, Eurosport do some great coverage of tennis. Only place to see Australian and French Open tennis nowadays.

I just hope that they can do a deal for the US Open, as SKY never seem to do a good job of tennis. In my opinion anyway.

denphone 10-06-2012 05:19
Re: Tennis
 
Maria Sharapova savours French Open win over Sara Errani.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18382408

Quote:
Maria Sharapova says winning the French Open was a bigger achievement than claiming her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon as a 17-year-old in 2004.

Sharapova beat Sara Errani in Paris for a first major since career-threatening shoulder surgery in 2008.

denphone 12-06-2012 05:51
Re: Tennis
 
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win seventh French Open.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18395750

Quote:
Rafael Nadal won a record seventh French Open title after ruthlessly snuffing out Novak Djokovic's comeback to win 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 in a rain-affected final.

Nadal resumed leading 6-4 6-3 2-6 1-2, but his uncharacteristic wobble late on Sunday had fuelled Djokovic's belief.

The Spaniard broke back in the first game of the day however, and then piled pressure on an unsettled Djokovic.

The Serb finally folded with a double fault to hand Nadal an 11th Grand Slam.

colin25 17-06-2012 16:32
Re: Tennis
 
David Nalbandian is disqualified from the Aegon Championships final at Queen's after causing injury to a line judge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdB1TrQxz2k

Osem 17-06-2012 16:37
Re: Tennis
 
Good. Hope he loses his match fee and it's donated to Falklands veterans.

Sirius 17-06-2012 16:51
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35442688)
Good. Hope he loses his match fee and it's donated to Falklands veterans.
:tu:

denphone 29-06-2012 05:14
Re: Tennis
 
Rafael Nadal falls to shock Wimbledon defeat by Lukas Rosol.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18627648

Quote:
Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal was handed a shock second-round defeat by world number 100 Lukas Rosol in a five-set thriller.

Mr_love_monkey 29-06-2012 06:50
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35447763)
Rafael Nadal falls to shock Wimbledon defeat by Lukas Rosol.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18627648
ohhh looks like there's someone else who can knock Murray out in the later rounds then!

Osem 29-06-2012 08:10
Re: Tennis
 
Well if he emulates the England football team, having a much easier pathway to the final will mean he never gets there.

dilli-theclaw 29-06-2012 08:15
Re: Tennis
 
I am at a RNIB forum next week and I am going to be trying out blind tennis :)

No idea how it works yet but I'm sure it'll be fun.

Osem 29-06-2012 09:26
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 35447778)
I am at a RNIB forum next week and I am going to be trying out blind tennis :)

No idea how it works yet but I'm sure it'll be fun.
It'd be very interesting to learn how it works. Please let us know won't you.

dilli-theclaw 29-06-2012 09:30
Re: Tennis
 
Certainly will :tu: I may try to get them to take a little video of me playing :)

danielf 29-06-2012 23:42
Re: Tennis
 
Federer survives a scare.

Can someone explain to me though why Boris Becker is on the commentary team? The man is a nightmare. The quintessential humourless German. No personality whatsoever in reporting, coupled with an accent that's so thick that anyone that isn't German will struggle to understand what he's reporting on?

Cobbydaler 30-06-2012 23:06
Re: Tennis
 
Well done Murray...

adzzzbatch 30-06-2012 23:37
Re: Tennis
 
A great match, one which Wimbledon tried it's best to ruin with their stupid 11pm rule. You have matches that go on until well after 12am at the US Open and to think if they'd gone off at 11pm with a result reachable in the next few minutes would've been stupid to make them come back in 40 hours for just a handful of games potentially. Which takes me to my next point about Wimbledon, why not play on the 1st Sunday like every other major tournament to ease the pressure on the timetable? I don't care that it may be because of tradition, the tournament needs to get with the times.

danielf 30-06-2012 23:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35448436)
Well done Murray...
Yeah, well done, reluctantly. I found him rather petulant tonight.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35448443)
<snip> the tournament needs to get with the times.
They got a bloody roof!

adzzzbatch 30-06-2012 23:58
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35448445)
Yeah, well done, reluctantly. I found him rather petulant tonight.

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They got a bloody roof!
They have indeed so no need for an 11pm cut off is there?

Still doesn't explain the reluctance for play on the 1st Sunday like everywhere else.

danielf 01-07-2012 00:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35448448)
They have indeed so no need for an 11pm cut off is there?
The claim is that the cut off is there so people can still get home on the tube. Supposedly, it's a council rule, not a club rule.

Quote:
Still doesn't explain the reluctance for play on the 1st Sunday like everywhere else.
It doesn't indeed, and that one is rather silly.

adzzzbatch 01-07-2012 00:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35448450)
The claim is that the cut off is there so people can still get home on the tube. Supposedly, it's a council rule, not a club rule
Ah yes probably does have a lot to do with the council, something I didn't think about until you mentioned it in your post, but does sound very plausible knowing what most councils are like in this country. It seems the commentary team tonight didn't think about the council either as they were sure like me it was the club calling the shots.

I'd like to see this get weekend in future years because for me the lateness of a match just adds to the excitement!

MovedGoalPosts 01-07-2012 01:30
Re: Tennis
 
The commentary team were very clear the 11:00pm cut off would be "an authorities" requirement. Indeed Tim Henman's comments suggested it was the Council (Merton?) and the Police. That would be a health and safety thing of those who would be stranded without transport - note that public transport in the UK is geared around work hours, and not leisure so when people might most need it after an evenings entertainment when they could have had a drink and can't drive it isn't there (but that is off topic). Wimbledon is also in a residential area and of course the planners will have placed restrictions that you can't disturb the affluent neighbours.

Of course before the roof Wimbledon was finished for the day when there was no light. Indeed the BBC, by scheduling their BBC2 today at wimbledon for 8:00pm expects most play to have ceased by then. The Murray match was still at it's beginning.

The roof creates a safety net for an overrun. But the real problem here was not the 11:00pm curfew, but that Centre Court play did not start early enough to allow for three full length matches to be played within normal play hours.

adzzzbatch 01-07-2012 01:54
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That is another good point about the time they start play. 13:00 is too late in the day to start play esp when 2 out of the 3 matches scheduled for centre could potentially go 5 sets and last for a few hours each, therefore starting at 11am or even just a 12pm start would help a lot.

Shadow Demon UK 01-07-2012 11:37
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35448448)
Still doesn't explain the reluctance for play on the 1st Sunday like everywhere else.
They don't need to play on the middle Sunday. Its only happened 3 times in the championships history. It also allows the players to rest and the grass courts to recover.


I managed to get tickets for centre court on Thursday and saw Murray win and then Nadal lose. It was a brilliant experience, especially when they closed the roof. If anyone gets the chance to go i would definitely recommend it.

Cobbydaler 02-07-2012 21:25
Re: Tennis
 
Funnies

Julian 06-07-2012 17:05
Re: Tennis
 
Is it too early to think that Murray might actually get to the final?

denphone 06-07-2012 17:24
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Julian (Post 35450356)
Is it too early to think that Murray might actually get to the final?
No he won't lose now Julian.:)

adzzzbatch 06-07-2012 18:48
Re: Tennis
 
Murray's lost it, he's bottling it again. :(

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Murray wins!!!!!! 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5!!!!!!!

denphone 06-07-2012 18:48
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35450392)
Murray's lost it, he's bottling it again. :(
Its seems he kept his bottle after all.:)

Derek 06-07-2012 18:49
Re: Tennis
 
:woot:

adzzzbatch 06-07-2012 18:54
Re: Tennis
 
Get in! Absolutely brilliant!

Mick 06-07-2012 18:57
Re: Tennis
 
First British Man to reach Wimbledon Final in 74 years. Sorted Murray. :)

Derek 06-07-2012 19:03
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick (Post 35450408)
First Scottish Man to reach Wimbledon Final in 110 years. Sorted Murray. :)
Fixed that for you. ;)

LondonRoad 06-07-2012 19:21
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35450411)
Fixed that for you. ;)
Angus Podgorny was the last Scotsman to win Wimbledon in the late 60s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMCNltgrs1U

Maggy 07-07-2012 08:43
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35450411)
Fixed that for you. ;)
smack for you...I'm British.I have Scots,English and Irish blood in me..and my children can claim to have Welsh blood as well. I'll claim Andy if I feel like it.:PP:

MovedGoalPosts 07-07-2012 10:14
Re: Tennis
 
http://andymurrayometer.com/ :D

Hugh 07-07-2012 12:12
Re: Tennis
 
I don't believe Mr Murray has a Scottish Passport (well, I don't) - he's both British and Scottish...

Hom3r 07-07-2012 12:42
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick (Post 35450408)
First British Man to reach Wimbledon Final in 74 years. Sorted Murray. :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35450411)
Fixed that for you. ;)
No he's a Brit who got to the final, if he wins he's a Brit, lose he's a Scot :D

adzzzbatch 07-07-2012 15:59
Re: Tennis
 
Come on Radwanska!!!

denphone 07-07-2012 16:45
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35450644)
Come on Radwanska!!!
She was brave enough to fightback but it was not enough in the end.

adzzzbatch 08-07-2012 15:08
Re: Tennis
 
Come on murray!!!!!!!!

---------- Post added at 15:08 ---------- Previous post was at 15:02 ----------

Murray wins the 1st set 6-4!!!!!!!

denphone 08-07-2012 15:21
Re: Tennis
 
Phew and he has just kept his serve at the start of the second set.

adzzzbatch 08-07-2012 16:03
Re: Tennis
 
Fed takes the 2nd set 5-7

6-4, 5-7

denphone 08-07-2012 16:37
Re: Tennis
 
And rain stops play.:(

adzzzbatch 08-07-2012 17:17
Re: Tennis
 
Murray just hanging on atm. It's all Fed.

denphone 08-07-2012 17:21
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35450927)
I thought they had roof for those sort of things.:shrug:
Yes but it takes a while to set it up.

adzzzbatch 08-07-2012 17:31
Re: Tennis
 
Federer takes the 3rd set, 3-6

6-4, 5-7, 3-6

Julian 08-07-2012 18:17
Re: Tennis
 
Does this mean that Andy Murray is no longer British?

Tezcatlipoca 08-07-2012 18:30
Re: Tennis
 
Congrats to Federer... and Oxfam :)

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/t...l-7922235.html

Paul 08-07-2012 20:05
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Julian (Post 35450936)
Does this mean that Andy Murray is no longer British?
Huh :confused:

Julian 08-07-2012 20:29
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35450950)
Huh :confused:
As in disowned and now Scottish. :)

MalteseFalcon 08-07-2012 20:30
Re: Tennis
 
When Murray wins he is British, when he loses he becomes Scottish. As far as I am concerned, I am very (insert swear words here) that Federer won. Way too arrogant for my liking, shame he has won 7 titles now. Hopefully Sampras comes out of retirement and shows Federer how real tennis champions act.

danielf 08-07-2012 21:03
Re: Tennis
 
Erm, he's only the most graceful player to have ever played the game. It's a delight to watch the man play, and he fully deserved today's win. I also don't find him arrogant at all. I'd have liked it if Murray had won, but he lost to the better player today.

Damien 08-07-2012 21:55
Re: Tennis
 
Federer is the greatest, quite literally when it comes to Tennis. He doesn't come across as arrogant at all in my view either.

Osem 08-07-2012 22:00
Re: Tennis
 
I too am glad Federer won today. He deserved it and has been an exemplary champion over the many years he's been at the top. Contrast his professionalism, dedication and self control with some other leading sportsmen...

Murray played well but just wasn't good enough when it mattered most - I guess those are the times when the sort of experience and self belief Federer has add up to the difference between success and failure.

I've never been a big fan of Murray's on court attitude but was very impressed by the way in which he spoke after the match. He'll have won himself a great many new supporters (me included) through that moving and sincere display of humility and emotion. A great match and who knows, Murray's day at Wimbledon may still come.

Damien 08-07-2012 22:17
Re: Tennis
 
Yes, there was something very nice to see Federer win another grand slam having gone two years without one. I hope he has a couple more left, you don't want to see such a great era come to an end and I think that's why Federer enjoys so much support still.

danielf 08-07-2012 22:24
Re: Tennis
 
Further to that: very few players who lose the #1 ranking manage and get it back. Federer has now done that twice now. Many people had written him off but he's proved them wrong. He may have been lucky not having to face Nadal or Djokovic, but he played some awesome tennis when it mattered. Stuff that makes your jaw drop. Well done, and well-deserved, Roger. We love you.

Osem 08-07-2012 22:33
Re: Tennis
 
Not sure I 'love' him tbh but each to his own I suppose... :erm: :D

Paul 08-07-2012 22:35
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35450960)
When Murray wins he is British, when he loses he becomes Scottish.
Win or lose, he is British, and we should be pround of him.

Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35450960)
I am very (insert swear words here) that Federer won. Way too arrogant for my liking
Eh, Were you watching a different match :erm:

In what possible way was he arrogant :confused:

Osem 08-07-2012 22:39
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35450999)
Win or lose, he is British, and we should be pround of him.


Eh, Were you watching a different match :erm:

In what possible way was he arrogant :confused:
Beats me... :confused:

Maggy 08-07-2012 22:40
Re: Tennis
 
I think the comment that Murray might win at least one grand slam sort of came across as a bit patronising..possibly.:erm:

danielf 08-07-2012 22:57
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35451005)
I think the comment that Murray might win at least one grand slam sort of came across as a bit patronising..possibly.:erm:
Even then, I think Roger said Andy will (rather than might) at least one grand slam.

Osem 08-07-2012 22:58
Re: Tennis
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35451005)
I think the comment that Murray might win at least one grand slam sort of came across as a bit patronising..possibly.:erm:
Nah, he was just being considerate - didn't want to heap too much additional pressure of expectation on the home favourite. :D


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