Memories of Wimbledon 2012 - various forum members notes

[Sallydaisy]

A few people have been to Wimbledon this year and made notes in the main tournament threads where they might get lost. So, we're collating them here (+ related discussions) so they can be easily found again later.

Hope that's OK with everyone?

:strawberry:

[themass15]

Had a great day today watching Andy and Rafa win; only disappointment was Feli Lopez went out!

[Linda]

Happy to report that Jaysee did manage to get onto Centre to watch Andy - two of my friends had to leave after Rafa's match, so handed on their tickets :)

[RoastLamb]

Happy to report that Jaysee did manage to get onto Centre to watch Andy - two of my friends had to leave after Rafa's match, so handed on their tickets :)

Wow! That's fabulous. So happy for Jaysee!

[jaysee]

Thanks so much to Linda's friends - they were great seats too, in Row E, level with the baseline!

A great day all round - started with three sets of the mens doubles on Court 15 (RL - I'll post some pics of Danny Nestor for you...), then to Court 1 for all but the first three games of Zvonareva, then Tsonga v Hewitt, then the first set of Azarenka. By then it looked like Rafa had nearly finished, so my friend & I made our way over to Centre & met up with Linda and her friends and saw all but the first three games of Andy's match. Hopefully somebody else got our Court 1 tickets through the resale and was able to cheer on Jamie Baker!

Got lots of photos, so I'll try to sort out some to post as soon as possible.

[WimbledonAce]

Had a great day yesterday - prob my best ever day at Wimbledon! Managed to catch Del Potro practicing so got some photos.

Then the centre court matches. In terms of quality the Serena match was prob the best, excellent shot making. I don' t normally enjoy womens tennis but this was great! Ferrer and Arod were good although you could see ARod go down hill.

At one point I was worried that Andy wouldn't get on as matches were going long. Glad when he did as were many others who were obviously there to see him. In fact great to be surrounded by so many Andy fans for once! Have to say I think Andy was lucky, his play wasn't great and he will need to pick it up for possible ferrer/tsonga/del potro quarter (I am guessing Cilic will be exhausted!).

Had to leave before the end sadly for train. My only complaint, Andy should have been on 2nd. Brilliant day though, great weather, great people, bring on week 2! Go Andy!

[HoopGirl]

Well - finally got to see Andy after all those trips I have made to see him but it not happen for one reason or another!

Centre court under the roof at the back was freezing where we where. Initially very confident that andy would win but as the rallies progressed and the sets went both ways I became rather nervous.

I thought the break for the roof would help him - though when he came back he looked a bit stiff movement wise. It wasn't his best game for sure. Had to leave at the beginning of the fourth set to catch trains but heard on the bus that he had won.

The crowd were very supportive of andy - met a man who had queued for 3 hrs to get a ticket for the last hour. Shame the corporate seats were left unfilled - there were loads of people on Henman Hill who would have loved to have had a seat inside!

Baggy is a fine player- shame he has never really been consistent - still main thing is that andy won!

[Sallydaisy]

I need to write up lots of blogs - Nottingham, Edgbaston, Boodles, Wimbledon Day 1 and tomorrow!!!

[Caro]

A few people have been to Wimbledon this year and made notes in the main tournament threads where they might get lost. So, we're collating them here (+ related discussions) so they can be easily found again later.

Hope that's OK with everyone?

:strawberry:

Great idea Sally

[Sallydaisy]

Well - finally got to see Andy after all those trips I have made to see him but it not happen for one reason or another!

Yay!!! So glad you've finally managed to watch Andy play live!
What did you think about it all?

[supergran]

So pleased for the members who have seen Andy play for the first time. It's a bit special isn't it? Hope everyone who is going to be there in the 2nd week has a great time and you all see some excellent tennis.:wimbly::grass2::cheer:

[WimbledonAce]

Well - finally got to see Andy after all those trips I have made to see him but it not happen for one reason or another!

Centre court under the roof at the back was freezing where we where. Initially very confident that andy would win but as the rallies progressed and the sets went both ways I became rather nervous.

I thought the break for the roof would help him - though when he came back he looked a bit stiff movement wise. It wasn't his best game for sure. Had to leave at the beginning of the fourth set to catch trains but heard on the bus that he had won.

The crowd were very supportive of andy - met a man who had queued for 3 hrs to get a ticket for the last hour. Shame the corporate seats were left unfilled - there were loads of people on Henman Hill who would have loved to have had a seat inside!

Baggy is a fine player- shame he has never really been consistent - still main thing is that andy won!

Was thinking of you when I was there! Thought at one point that Andy wasn't going to get on and you would miss him again. Was a great day.

[HoopGirl]

Yay!!! So glad you've finally managed to watch Andy play live!
What did you think about it all?

Initially couldn't stop smiling!
Soon into the familiar murrayroller coaster though!
Loved the noisy promurray crowd.
Couldn't hear the announcements from the back so like many others we missed the first few matches after the roof was
Closed.
Loved being called across in kingsx by some young men who wanted to know the outcome of his match - this was because we were wearing our Murray tshirts that have had for over two years since the us open!
A great day....

[Emma]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to share my first ever Wimbledon experience with you all :))

My husband and I went yesterday and had court 2 tickets right at the very front.

We saw the Serena Williams game and also the Tsonga v Fish game until it was suspended and it was awesome. We didn't stop beaming and have some fab pics which I will post.

As Court 2 was stopped due to rain we decided to queue for centre court resales and managed to get in for the Djokovic match, still can't believe it.
It was one of the best days of my life and I am still buzzing xxxx

[JAMES4578]

Glad you had a great time Emma!

[Emma]

Aww thanks :))

[RoastLamb]

Emma, how wonderful for you!!! Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[ljs]

lucky you Emma , glad you had a great time !!!

[supergran]

Glad you had a wonderful time Emma.....great memories for you to keep!:strawberry::grass: