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ATP finals - who is going
Murray rocks
19-07-2016, 21:30
Me and angiebabez Friday and Saturday x
Hope to, am waiting for the O2 priority tix to come out
WimbledonWestie
20-07-2016, 02:36
Me and angiebabez Friday and Saturday x
Friday and Saturday for me too- just the night for Friday- airport to arena!
WimbledonWestie
20-07-2016, 02:37
Me and angiebabez Friday and Saturday x
Friday and Saturday for me too- just the night for Friday- airport to arena!
Think my seats are fairly near yours.
themass15
20-07-2016, 06:45
Has thread been lost? I am going to 7 sessions including first afternoon, first semi and final.
Murray rocks
20-07-2016, 06:51
Has thread been lost? I am going to 7 sessions including first afternoon, first semi and final.
Nearly everything was lost Themass xx
Me and Gill going Saturday (semis) .... 2nd try at this as had to sell last year's tickets to fund DC final ... may end up doing the same this year!! :laugh::laugh:
angiebabez
20-07-2016, 22:13
Me and Gill going Saturday (semis) .... 2nd try at this as had to sell last year's tickets to fund DC final ... may end up doing the same this year!! :laugh::laugh:
Ive not got that option....my flight & hotel are non refundable :eek:
Ive not got that option....my flight & hotel are non refundable :eek: Our hotel was non refundable, we just sold that too! Hadn't booked train though.
Rosalind
21-07-2016, 06:01
sunday and Wednesday for me.
Hoping to make one of the weekend sessions, but need to wait for the o2 priority tickets - if they do them this year
jackie55
21-07-2016, 13:25
Tuesday and Wednesday for me
I go every year with my friend and my partner. Usually just 4 days but last year we had all of the round robin and then won tickets for the evening semi final and the final in the crystal maze type competition in the fanzone! It does actually happen. As I imagine that we have now had all our luck winning anything to last forever this year we got tickets for everyday including the semis and final in the presales. I'm excited. Though saddened as I doubt ferrer will get enough points to make it there again and I always love seeing him
themass15
22-07-2016, 06:26
I think there will be a new players this year. Federer may not make it.
RosieBear
22-07-2016, 08:10
I'm going Sunday 13th (afternoon). I don't mind who I see, all good. Hope Fed and Ferrer both make it one last time - end of era otherwise.:sad:
themass15
22-07-2016, 08:44
I'm going Sunday 13th (afternoon). I don't mind who I see, all good. Hope Fed and Ferrer both make it one last time - end of era otherwise.:sad:
I imagine Federer might but, unfortunately, not Ferrer.
Yes I think there is time for federer to turn it around but it seems unlikely with ferrer he's been plagued with injuries and I don't think his game style ages well
ProdigyEng
22-07-2016, 22:52
Perhaps.
I go every year with my friend and my partner. Usually just 4 days but last year we had all of the round robin and then won tickets for the evening semi final and the final in the crystal maze type competition in the fanzone! It does actually happen. As I imagine that we have now had all our luck winning anything to last forever this year we got tickets for everyday including the semis and final in the presales. I'm excited. Though saddened as I doubt ferrer will get enough points to make it there again and I always love seeing him Wow! That's amazing JerryD. You must have needed a second mortgage to afford all that lot :shocked::faint:
themass15
25-07-2016, 14:44
Great to do it but I normally only do one session per day as can be boring between sessions.
Last year I was saving to get a car so I saved money not buying one this year. It is expensive but I'm not a big spender on anything much other than tennis and it won't be on for many more years in London. Though me and my friend have said that the year after it leaves London we'll be so rich from not going we will be able to go to the Aussie open!
WimbledonWestie
26-07-2016, 20:13
Well it will now be a very different experience without the huge hordes of adoring Swiss and their cowbells. Wonder if they will turn out in the same force for Wawrinka.
themass15
27-07-2016, 06:13
I wonder how that nrws will affect ticket sales. He does put bums on seats.
There will doubtless be a few semis and finals tickets on viagogo / stubhub and the like ;)
I was so happy to get all my tickets in normal sales but I guess semis tickets will be way cheaper now with federer rules out.
Oh I really hope nadal is at least well enough to play, with his wrist.
Oh god I really hope nadal is at least well enough to play, with his wrist.
Well it would be difficult to play if he did not have a wrist ;)
Hahah. He may have to play with one of he keeps playing on that damaged one lol
At least being right handed he has a back up
themass15
03-08-2016, 20:22
Rafa must think he is okay if he is entered into all 3 events at the Olympics.
He said he wasn't 100% and it wasn't ideal but it didn't feel worse after 6 hours of practice so he was going to see how it goes. I guess playing with any injury is always a risk though.
roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 09:32
I have tickets for Sunday and Monday at the moment but I may buy more when schedule is out, saw Andy Ferrer last year and yes it is not looking good for him to come back
No I was really hoping to see him again but it doesn't look good for ferrer :(
themass15
04-08-2016, 12:36
I think there will be a lot of new people this year but would like to see Andy, Rafa and Stan again!
I'll maybe go during the first few days but will make a (last-minute) decision nearer the time.
Silverdee
04-08-2016, 13:09
I have tickets for Sunday and Monday at the moment but I may buy more when schedule is out, saw Andy Ferrer last year and yes it is not looking good for him to come back
What site do you use to buy tickets?
What site do you use to buy tickets?
You can buy them off the world tour finals website there is a link there that takes you to the page. If you are an LTA member log on there first then you will get a discount code
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/en/tickets
themass15
04-08-2016, 15:45
LTA normally only has tickets for certain days in certain sections but they are cheaper.
I've never had a problem getting any days so thought it just worked like the normal site. The access code gives you a 10% discount, which is handy if you want a couple of days
The £25 annual LTA fee quickly pays for itself in these discounts for me. I spend too much on tennis tickets, clearly.
supergran
04-08-2016, 16:43
I'll maybe go during the first few days but will make a (last-minute) decision nearer the time.
As you do!!! :big grin::big grin:
As you do!!! :big grin::big grin:
Yep, the last-minute tennis travel has worked out rather well this summer :shades:
supergran
04-08-2016, 19:48
Yep, the last-minute tennis travel has worked out rather well this summer :shades:
Indeed it has.:thumbup::clap:
Depending what happens with DC, I may end up selling my semis tickets again like last year! I just can't afford to do everything sadly. Cursed mortgage and cursed government for not giving us poor nurses a pay rise in goodness knows how many years! (I've lost count!)
themass15
05-08-2016, 09:22
Got to do both. S.. the expense.
What we did last year was scaled back Christmas lol. Me and the other half got each other Davis cup tickets for Christmas. We didn't go out over Christmas period or for new year. We didn't have a Christmas party or do our Christmas cinema trip or theatre one. And we drove to Ghent and used booking.com to keep the costs down. When we go to the wtf we stay in barking and tube it in, it is insanely cheap especially when you book it April. Normally about £35 a night! A quiet Christmas watching movies and wearing pjs was actually nice. So this year with mortgage and bills etc if we make the final we'll be doing the hermit Christmas again. Who needs parties, presents and night out in Liverpool when you can have a Christmas tree and tennis. Lol
Great idea JerryD .... except my husband doesn't like tennis or any sport for that matter so I do all my tennis trips with a friend. Means it's me spending all the money and he spends very little on himself really so I feel dead guilty. He always says he doesn't mind and I earn my own money but we're a team so it feels a bit much sometimes. It was fine when DC was cheap and we didn't have a big mortgage!
WimbledonWestie
05-08-2016, 14:37
The friends I was away with during the DC quarters think I'm mad- one enjoys watching tennis on tv but would never pay out a fraction of what I spend on tickets for tennis. The other has zero interest in sport. So they were highly entertained/ horrified by my endless wifi searches to follow the scores from Serbia and my telling them that it was vital I knew the result as it would impact on my holiday spending- no splurges if we won as I needed to budget for DC. Which benefitted them anyway as it meant they could use some of my luggage allowance.
I can't deny that I'm lucky I'm that way Caro - he's not as big a fan as me, so sometimes like with the world tour finals he only does a few days and then spends the saving on his other hobbies, where as I do as many as I can afford, even if it restricts other things, but he is a big enough fan that he's happy to do most of it. He loves DC more than the general events. So we always do that, queens at the world tour finals together. This year's Wimbledon was a huge success for me and my friend Liv in the queue (who always comes to all the tennis Kev or no Kev), so he's coming to that next year. If he wasn't as big a fan we'd go to a lot less tennis. He hasn't dragged me to the rugby yet which I'm grateful for lol luckily moving from the south coast to Liverpool means I find the house prices here insanely cheap. Being from St. Helens my partner thinks it's expensive lol
themass15
05-08-2016, 15:40
Going to the tennis in the London area is expensive, but whilst Andy is around, it needs to be done.
roytennisfan
05-08-2016, 18:05
Going to the tennis in the London area is expensive, but whilst Andy is around, it needs to be done.
Tickets are expensive £150 for 2 full price sessions a day + hotel + train, Queens and Wimbledon as well, not cheap to follow these days. I must admit the seats were non existent but I liked the price in Serbia!
Going to the tennis in the London area is expensive, but whilst Andy is around, it needs to be done. Need? No, some people just can't do it! I do as much as I can which is quite a lot really and I am grateful to be able to do it. Cant be greedy, I already spend a LOT more than my husband, mostly on tennis!
It can be cheaper if you buy a full price ticket rather than two seasons and get your LTA discount. But it's expensive. I'm lucky my other half is happy to go instead of Christmas or holidays. But many don't have that option. Last year I was lucky enough to win tickets for the semi and the final, I didn't have any for those days because I couldn't afford them. We stayed in a service station hotel that night to save money as we hadn't booked anywhere and didn't expect to be going to the semis. Then drove back in the next day. The world tour finals is a great event but it's expensive. especially with food and hotels and travel
Depending what happens with DC, I may end up selling my semis tickets again like last year! I just can't afford to do everything sadly. Cursed mortgage and cursed government for not giving us poor nurses a pay rise in goodness knows how many years! (I've lost count!)
It's the same in the private sector! We actually got 3 per cent this year but after so many years with zero it doesn't make it up. We probably wouldn't have got anything again if it were not for so many employees leaving because the pay is rubbish.
themass15
07-08-2016, 09:04
14 weeks to go
14 weeks to go
Don't say that - I am entering a completely manic phase between now and Christmas. My poor dog is going to forget what home looks like.
themass15
07-08-2016, 11:22
Also shouldn't wish what is left of the Summer away. I am off to Italy for 4 nights on Thursday, then a friend in Germany later in the month, ten days in Lanzarote in September and then a week in Las Palmas before the WTF starts. Don't have pets to worry about. Just a very elderly mother.
It's plenty of time for ferrer to win a bunch of points and make it anyway (hopeful) lol
tennis890
08-08-2016, 20:59
14 weeks! Is that all! No idea where this year is going. My brother will be starting uni next month, so once he's found out his timetable, we are crossing our fingers that we will be able to FINALLY get some WTF tickets booked :boogie:
Although if we are going, I'm going to invest in a 4 wheel suit case! After the last few trips down there lugging a 2 wheel behind me through the hot tube stations, picking it up for escalators and getting it stuck in the barriers...I said never again :laugh:
tennis890
21-08-2016, 14:27
Just a heads up for anyone travelling to London by train, the cheaper 12 week advance tickets will come available to buy in the next week
themass15
21-08-2016, 21:48
12 weeks today. I do hope Cilic is not there. Worst match I saw at the 02 was between Cilic and Berdych 2 years ago.
themass15
12-09-2016, 12:02
Stan guarantees his place in London, wonder who the other 5 will be.
My guess would be raonic, nishikori and nadal. But I'm not sure about theim, he's played a lot of tennis and has injuries, same as monfils. Berdych's points over the next few months will depend on how long recovery for his appendicitis takes. Having had a serious infection when I had mine out, I'm not a good judge. If his went that way he might not make it back to playing for the rest of season. These guys are hugely fit though and it sounds like it was caught early enough. I'm just hoping whoever it is, it isn't cilic or isner. They are two of my least favourite players to watch
In the ATP race rankings Monfils(6th) and Thiem(7th) are quite a bit ahead of Berdych(9th), Cilic(10th) and the rest so there is a good chance both of them will qualify
themass15
12-09-2016, 14:36
My guess would be raonic, nishikori and nadal. But I'm not sure about theim, he's played a lot of tennis and has injuries, same as monfils. Berdych's points over the next few months will depend on how long recovery for his appendicitis takes. Having had a serious infection when I had mine out, I'm not a good judge. If his went that way he might not make it back to playing for the rest of season. These guys are hugely fit though and it sounds like it was caught early enough. I'm just hoping whoever it is, it isn't cilic or isner. They are two of my least favourite players to watch
Snap, but still not overly keen on Raonic, although he will deserve his place if he makes it.
Yeah hopefully they can both stay injury free for the the next month. Theim said he had played too much tennis so was going to be looking at his schedule. They do have a bunch of points on the others but probably not enough if they don't play much for the next 6 weeks and others do. I don't think berdych will make it, so many points behind and an op to recover from. But I've seen him at the WTF a number of times a change would be good :)
Would just love to see Monfils.
themass15
12-09-2016, 17:47
et moi
WimbledonWestie
12-09-2016, 17:53
I'd love to see Gael make it. Seeing him in Glasgow next week at Andys charity event- really looking forward to it.
I would also love to see Gael but not sure he will make the semis even if he gets there.
Yeah I don't see him making the semis. I'm hoping for Murray, nadal, Djokovic and raonic in the semis. I know it's unlikely. Lol.
themass15
13-09-2016, 19:40
I'll settle for that.
Do any of StubHub/Viagogo/Ticketmaster etc. have a ticket collection point in or near The O2 during the event?
Might do a few days on a last-minute basis.
Yes they do. Tickets purchased from viagogo or seatwave can be picked up from their offices minutes from the arena. My partner was suddenly able to make an evening tie last year at the last minute. He got the tickets at the start of Jamiesdoy les (sadly the match they lost) and got there just in time to see it go south :( and all of the singles. He was a couple of rows from the front and they were really cheap!
themass15
14-09-2016, 16:55
Do any of StubHub/Viagogo/Ticketmaster etc. have a ticket collection point in or near The O2 during the event?
Might do a few days on a last-minute basis.
Think they are by e-ticket
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Think they are by e-ticket
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No it's both and when it's last minute you can pick them up from these offices. That's what Kev D did last year, (see my earlier post), he picked up normal tickets on the day. Depends on the timing and the seller. You will see the offices on your way towards the o2 by the restaurants.
Yes they do. Tickets purchased from viagogo or seatwave can be picked up from their offices minutes from the arena. My partner was suddenly able to make an evening tie last year at the last minute. He got the tickets at the start of Jamiesdoy les (sadly the match they lost) and got there just in time to see it go south :( and all of the singles. He was a couple of rows from the front and they were really cheap!
Thanks for info, sounds like very last-minute purchasing should be doable then :thumbup:
Thanks for info, sounds like very last-minute purchasing should be doable then :thumbup:
It definitely is. Kev D is doing the same again this year, it's hard for him to know what time he can get there when he drives down after work so he gets a couple (weekend ones) in advance and then if he can make it down in the week we'll have another look. Especially when for some sessions in advance you only have level 4 seats available. Although I'd imagine that it's not possible even on the day of, to get tickets for the final. Last year we won two tickets for the semi (Roger v Stan) and even minutes before the match began that one hadn't gone down in price. So yellowlivi and I watched from the second row and KevD watched on the big screen in the fan zone lol
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 09:04
Do any of StubHub/Viagogo/Ticketmaster etc. have a ticket collection point in or near The O2 during the event?
Might do a few days on a last-minute basis.
They often have some good tickets still available on axs.com even after the draw is made. I got a ticket for Andy v Ferrer after the draw was made, central ticket level with net block 102 about 10 rows up for a great view
Yes, I picked up my last minute Viagogo ticket from there last year. 3rd row ground level for Rafa v Ferru!
I sold my Rafa ticket via the on site office last year on the day of the match.
Maybe I bought your ticket, Pat! :lol:
themass15
17-09-2016, 06:49
Only good thing if GB lose DC is Andy will want this more.
Really looking forward to this now. It is a great event. Love going to watch the players in the fanzone too, usually whilst eating our supermarket lunch! I Just hope Andy is rested enough to make the semis and take the title!
tennis890
20-09-2016, 07:04
I'm really looking forward to this too! Will be my 3rd year this time. Only ever seen Andy there once (last year, my first time ever seeing him play live!!) Hoping to do the first Sunday afternoon and Monday evening.
Its a brilliant event and as JerryD said, the fanzone is fab to go see the players :)
Roll on 8 weeks :dance:
Blimey I can't believe it's only 8 weeks away!
Well now there is no DC final to pay for, I will definitely be going to the O2 and really looking forward to it now. Have been to group matches before but never the semis so can't wait. Looking forward to meeting up with some of you there.
We went to the semis for the first time last year. Well one of them, after winning tickets in the fanzone! So this is our first year buying tickets for the semis and first time going to them both! Might see you there Caro :)
themass15
21-09-2016, 16:48
I am at first semi as well as 5 re sessions - and the final.
Malarkey99
21-09-2016, 17:51
Wow TM15 you have all the bases covered - I would love to go, but just can't justify cost of trip to London at that time of year.
tennis890
21-09-2016, 18:05
Just booked our tickets :) Sunday afternoon and Monday evening round robin matches! Hoping it's 3rd time lucky and we have picked the right session to see Andy! Lower tier Sunday afternoon so will be SO happy if Andy plays then :dance:
roytennisfan
21-09-2016, 20:56
Just booked our tickets :) Sunday afternoon and Monday evening round robin matches! Hoping it's 3rd time lucky and we have picked the right session to see Andy! Lower tier Sunday afternoon so will be SO happy if Andy plays then :dance:
Am i right in thinking Andy will probably be in the second group and play Mon, Wed and Fri like last year? Saw him Mon afternoon v Ferrer
tennis890
21-09-2016, 22:19
Am i right in thinking Andy will probably be in the second group and play Mon, Wed and Fri like last year? Saw him Mon afternoon v Ferrer
Who knows lol could be either! I know Andy usually plays the Sunday afternoon but think it was Monday last year as he had been doing lots of practice on clay for DC.
We picked the wrong day last year but ended up buying tickets for the Andy v Ferrer match at the last minute.
Can't afford to do that again this year so I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed he plays the Sunday afternoon :)
themass15
22-09-2016, 06:30
Who knows lol could be either! I know Andy usually plays the Sunday afternoon but think it was Monday last year as he had been doing lots of practice on clay for DC.
We picked the wrong day last year but ended up buying tickets for the Andy v Ferrer match at the last minute.
Can't afford to do that again this year so I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed he plays the Sunday afternoon :)
Me too, I have bought my tickets on that basis!!
tennis890
22-09-2016, 07:20
I think the only times he has played Monday afternoon is when he had an injury and then last year after being on the clay. So all being well it will be Sunday!
I could be wrong but a number of times in the past we've seen him Sunday, Tuesday. I've always been luckily with my guesses. Last year we were able to go to all the round robin sessions, so no guess work involved. This year we binned off a trip to Iceland and cut the length of our summer holiday down to go to every day, including semis and finals. As next year I'll only be able to do two RR days, I'm hoping this is the year Andy wins it lol :)
roytennisfan
22-09-2016, 18:07
Who knows lol could be either! I know Andy usually plays the Sunday afternoon but think it was Monday last year as he had been doing lots of practice on clay for DC.
We picked the wrong day last year but ended up buying tickets for the Andy v Ferrer match at the last minute.
Can't afford to do that again this year so I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed he plays the Sunday afternoon :)
You are right about Sunday afternoons, seen him a few times on those, but i think that was before he was no2 and in a different group to the no1? is there any convention that put the no1's group on Sunday or is it plain chance or even tv scheduling?
angiebabez
22-09-2016, 18:13
Will be counting down the weeks to this event now that DC & AM live are over! We have a few tourneys to watch on tv b4 this but nothing beats being there live. Tennis & Andy are seriously addictive! Im there friday evening session & both semis so will look forward to seeing a few of ya there.
Will be counting down the weeks to this event now that DC & AM live are over! We have a few tourneys to watch on tv b4 this but nothing beats being there live. Tennis & Andy are seriously addictive! Im there friday evening session & both semis so will look forward to seeing a few of ya there.
Myself and yellowlivi are there all week, Kev D is with us on the first Sunday and thurs - second Sunday. Hope to see you there!! I can't wait now. It will also help with the withdrawal from not ending able to get to Canada next year!
themass15
22-09-2016, 18:59
I believe Andy will start on Sunday afternoon if he is fit
Silverdee
24-09-2016, 07:14
When will we know when Andy is playing and whether afternoon or evening sessions?
tennis890
24-09-2016, 08:05
When will we know when Andy is playing and whether afternoon or evening sessions?
Usually not until a few days before the tournament starts :)
I had another one of those weird dreams, last night, and it was a bit grisly. I dreamt we were all sitting in the stadium, when Djokovic walked onto the court pulling the number one (in a digit) over his shoulder and was being whipped by Becker. For some reason, there were two Andy Murrays. The first one stood on a platform and Djokovic knelt before him. Then, Andy took a sword and cut Novak's head off and gave it to Lendl, who was standing beside him. Novak's head then turned into the number one figure and Lendl then passed it on to the other Andy Murray, who was wearing the Wimbledon crown and the gold medal. We heard Lendl say "behold, the new world number one".
angiebabez
25-09-2016, 15:36
Go see a doctor i say.....thats not normal
I had another one of those weird dreams, last night, and it was a bit grisly. I dreamt we were all sitting in the stadium, when Djokovic walked onto the court pulling the number one (in a digit) over his shoulder and was being whipped by Becker. For some reason, there were two Andy Murrays. The first one stood on a platform and Djokovic knelt before him. Then, Andy took a sword and cut Novak's head off and gave it to Lendl, who was standing beside him. Novak's head then turned into the number one figure and Lendl then passed it on to the other Andy Murray, who was wearing the Wimbledon crown and the gold medal. We heard Lendl say "behold, the new world number one".
:laugh::rolling::laugh::rofl::rolling:
Stop it I can't get my breath.
When will we know when Andy is playing and whether afternoon or evening sessions?
The draw and which players play on what day isn't announced until a few days before the tournament starts. Who will play which session (often players play both) is usually announced 1 or 2 days before hand. So for example though on the first Sunday you will know which four singles players will be in action on the following Friday you won't know the order of play.
Rosalind
26-09-2016, 07:07
:laugh: the dream story had me laughing however I do feel that Andy cutting off Novak's head to get to number 1 might actually cause me to go off him.
Regarding when Andy playing, the first year that I went I spent a lot on a viagogo ticket once I knew when Andy was playing. It all worked out fine but ever more, I've not bothered to wait - I get two full days to cover all the players. Now I know I will see him and Jamie and as a bonus, I get to see everyone else as well. It doesn't work out much different in cost compared to waiting for the schedule to be announced and the Andy match prices rocketing. I will be there all day on the first Sunday and also the Wednesday. It's actually really enjoyable to see all the top quality tennis, be a neutral and not be cheering and shouting for either of them.
I'm tempted to get more tickets! Would love to see the final if Andy was in it but don't want to fork out to see Novak vs Someone Boring, so I've not gone for a final ticket as yet.... which sort of contradicts what I've just said of course!
WimbledonWestie
26-09-2016, 07:27
Wish the final was in the afternoon, I need to fly back on the Sunday and it starts too late for me to make it- usually see it in the departure longe of city airport..... But always get called to the gat before it finishes!
:laugh: the dream story had me laughing however I do feel that Andy cutting off Novak's head to get to number 1 might actually cause me to go off him.
Regarding when Andy playing, the first year that I went I spent a lot on a viagogo ticket once I knew when Andy was playing. It all worked out fine but ever more, I've not bothered to wait - I get two full days to cover all the players. Now I know I will see him and Jamie and as a bonus, I get to see everyone else as well. It doesn't work out much different in cost compared to waiting for the schedule to be announced and the Andy match prices rocketing. I will be there all day on the first Sunday and also the Wednesday. It's actually really enjoyable to see all the top quality tennis, be a neutral and not be cheering and shouting for either of them.
I'm tempted to get more tickets! Would love to see the final if Andy was in it but don't want to fork out to see Novak vs Someone Boring, so I've not gone for a final ticket as yet.... which sort of contradicts what I've just said of course!
We used to do the two alternate day thing, I always wanted to make sure I saw everyone. In the whole time I've been going, there has been very few matches that I haven't enjoyed. I generally manage to find a side to shout for.
Having said that last year when I went for 6 days for the first time there matches I didn't enjoy and couldn't get into, which is really unusual for me. A couple were Nishikori matches. In the past I've sat there through a cilic match thinking it's the most bored I've ever been at a live tennis event. Personally I'm glad that it's unlikely cilic will make it.
Crossing my fingers for Goffin to run ahead, win lots and at least make alternate. Unlikely from 11th but hey, who wishes for things that are likely to happen ? ;):lol:
supergran
26-09-2016, 10:11
I had another one of those weird dreams, last night, and it was a bit grisly. I dreamt we were all sitting in the stadium, when Djokovic walked onto the court pulling the number one (in a digit) over his shoulder and was being whipped by Becker. For some reason, there were two Andy Murrays. The first one stood on a platform and Djokovic knelt before him. Then, Andy took a sword and cut Novak's head off and gave it to Lendl, who was standing beside him. Novak's head then turned into the number one figure and Lendl then passed it on to the other Andy Murray, who was wearing the Wimbledon crown and the gold medal. We heard Lendl say "behold, the new world number one".
What have you been watching on tv? Don't mix certain box sets with alcohol and cheese!:rolling::lol::battle::big grin:
themass15
26-09-2016, 16:33
We used to do the two alternate day thing, I always wanted to make sure I saw everyone. In the whole time I've been going, there has been very few matches that I haven't enjoyed. I generally manage to find a side to shout for.
Having said that last year when I went for 6 days for the first time there matches I didn't enjoy and couldn't get into, which is really unusual for me. A couple were Nishikori matches. In the past I've sat there through a cilic match thinking it's the most bored I've ever been at a live tennis event. Personally I'm glad that it's unlikely cilic will make it.
Crossing my fingers for Goffin to run ahead, win lots and at least make alternate. Unlikely from 11th but hey, who wishes for things that are likely to happen ? ;):lol:
Couldn't agree more. Most boring match at the 02 was Cilic v Berdych and so many empty seats. The guy next to me in the front row told me he couldn't sell a ticket even at £30!
Elizabeth
26-09-2016, 17:11
I have bought tickets for Friday and looked at Saturday but tickets are very pricey, though I think I will probably end up buying them
angiebabez
26-09-2016, 21:49
I have bought tickets for Friday and looked at Saturday but tickets are very pricey, though I think I will probably end up buying them
Are u going to both friday sessions elizabeth?.im just evening. Got the 2pm flight down to london city airport x
Elizabeth
27-09-2016, 11:50
Angie, we are going to both Friday sessions. We are flying down on Thursday night to City Airport.
themass15
27-09-2016, 12:11
Mondays and Fridays are normally the only days I don't go, which is why I miss out if Andy plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
tennis890
27-09-2016, 15:49
Has anyone received their tickets in the post yet?
WimbledonWestie
27-09-2016, 17:52
No but I noticed form Facebook that last year they came October 3rd so hopefully not too long to wait.
For anyone who is parking, last year the parking went up in price the nearer to the event it got. Can't remember how early, not more than two weeks, but I ended up over paying for two of the days so want to avoid that this year.
themass15
27-09-2016, 18:35
If you park as if going to the cinema it is way cheaper!
If you park as if going to the cinema it is way cheaper!
It's not all day then though. Just for a number hours. Discovered this last year when other half was only coming to meet us for dinner but didn't go to the tennis. We had to go to the office and show the receipt from the meal to sort the parking. So they did check. I pre book online.
Rosalind
27-09-2016, 21:42
For anyone who is parking, last year the parking went up in price the nearer to the event it got. Can't remember how early, not more than two weeks, but I ended up over paying for two of the days so want to avoid that this year.
you are right - thanks for the reminder. :thanks:
JAMES4578
28-09-2016, 11:19
Certainly the World Tour Finals has been great event to go to and good for the doubles players as well as the singles stars (though a few occasions when round robin matches didn't live to billing) A few times I went to semis/final but more often was at round robin matches so I could see everyone (once missed Andy when he didn't qualify for latter stages but certainly still enjoyed it. However alas don't think I'll be making this time (haven't been for a few years now)
themass15
28-09-2016, 11:51
I am lucky that I don't live far from London (halfway between London and Gatwick), so all the while it is in London and, especially if Andy is involved, I will continue to go. Some years it has been disappointing in Singles but the Doubles has made up for it.
I haven't been for a few years now, having been spending more and more money on DC which I love! So looking forward to going this year. I have never been to the semis before, only the round robin matches.
themass15
28-09-2016, 15:21
Best semi ever at WTF in London was Andy v Rafa in 2010; unfortunately I wasn't there for that one.
I was, ruined my weekend!
Keeptheheid
28-09-2016, 21:14
Not able to go, just need to watch it on TV. So all you lucky people with tickets enjoy looks like a stellar cast you are in for a treat ����
themass15
02-10-2016, 07:18
6 weeks to go; I do hope Rafa qualifies!
tennis890
02-10-2016, 08:04
Yep 6 weeks and I will be on the train down from Yorkshire, hopefully to watch Andy! I too have my fingers crossed that Rafa qualifies
Anyone know when the order of play is announced for the Thursday & Friday matches, is it when the draw is made?
(I know that Tuesday & Wednesday depends on the results of the first matches)
Elizabeth
02-10-2016, 15:12
We have now got tickets for Friday and Saturday.
angiebabez
02-10-2016, 19:43
Anyone know when the order of play is announced for the Thursday & Friday matches, is it when the draw is made?
(I know that Tuesday & Wednesday depends on the results of the first matches)
I think its just a day or 2 b4
I think its just a day or 2 b4
Yep this is the case X
themass15
02-10-2016, 20:32
They will put the first 2 days up, probably on thr Friday, then it will depend on results.
tennis890
09-10-2016, 11:39
Raonic has now qualified. 4 spots left now
themass15
09-10-2016, 20:36
Not my favourite person but I am sure he will give a good showing if he is fit.
tennis890
12-10-2016, 11:14
Nishikori has also qualified
themass15
12-10-2016, 15:11
That's good news as long as he is fit to play.
The race will be on hold a little for some players now. Nishikori has qualified despite his absence this week because of some of the loses. When theim pulled out to rest there was room for some of the other players to make a run for his spot. Cilic went out yesterday so his bid was already on hold but today both nadal and berdy have gone out putting their bids on hold too. Monfils is currently in the top 8 in the race so he could qualify this week. Goffin is also still in action so he could move higher into an alternate slot.
RosieBear
12-10-2016, 18:55
I always love this event but extra excited this year, as so many of my real faves are on the brink of making it. Love Kei, who is now safely qualified, but also massive fan of Goff, Monf and Domi 'baby Stan' Thiem - would be made up for any/all those guys to make it. I love Andy to bits, but he's not the be and end all of the whole sport for me (nor would he expect to be!), so I love this event whereby I can get any ticket for any session knowing I'm going to see two immensely brilliantly players - we all have our particular faves but if they are there, and have qualified, that's enough for me, they deserve their spot and I'm happy to watch whoever! So lucky to have this event in the UK - hope it stays permanently.
I am really hoping to see monfil there this year :) it nice to have a change in the line up. In my head Goffin is already a definite alternate lol. I'm glad kei and Dom were able to take time off this week to recover without it changing their chances. The one downside to the WTF is that sometimes players can turn up burnt out after the long year and fight to get there. I'm glad they are taking the time now t avoid that. I really hope nadal is able to qualify. What days are you there RB? (Sorry if you have already said lol)
I know at the moment it is only agreed until 2018 i think that includes the one in 2018 but I'm not certain. I know it's fair for other tennis fans if it moves and I'll be better off financially but I'm going to really miss it.
RosieBear
12-10-2016, 19:34
I am really hoping to see monfil there this year :) it nice to have a change in the line up. In my head Goffin is already a definite alternate lol. I'm glad kei and Dom were able to take time off this week to recover without it changing their chances. The one downside to the WTF is that sometimes players can turn up burnt out after the long year and fight to get there. I'm glad they are taking the time now t avoid that. I really hope nadal is able to qualify. What days are you there RB? (Sorry if you have already said lol)
I know at the moment it is only agreed until 2018 i think that includes the one in 2018 but I'm not certain. I know it's fair for other tennis fans if it moves and I'll be better off financially but I'm going to really miss it.
I'm just doing the Sunday (13th) this year.:)
Opening day :) we might see you there! there are always so many great matches it never matters when you go, I like watching the practice courts too, though not the one in the sponsor village. I'm too short to ever be able to see over the sea of heads to know who is playing :) it's not long now either, I'm already excited!
WimbledonWestie
12-10-2016, 19:55
Hee Hee I have that problem in the sponsor village too- I've seen me hold up my camera and take photos- them looked at what I've snapped cos it's the only way I can see what/who is going on. We are there second weekend- not so many practise sessions in th other bit. Hope my tickets arrive soon!
themass15
12-10-2016, 21:52
Can't wait _ only a month to go.
tennis890
12-10-2016, 22:11
I agree, it will be good to see some different players there this year! We are there the first Sunday afternoon and Monday evening. Staying in London for a couple of nights so got other stuff planned to do too :) This will be our 4th year and myself and my brother always make a fab few days out of our visit.
WimbledonWestie
13-10-2016, 06:39
My 4 th year too, we go Friday night and all day Saturday then have a day out in London on the Sunday before flying back that night. Always nice to see the Christmas lights. Last year we went to the Hyde park winter wonderland. Before I know it I'm back in class on Monday morning lol,
Elizabeth
13-10-2016, 08:31
We (myself and Bubblebee) are going on Friday and Saturday. We go into London on the Sunday and then fly home on Sunday night. I was not there the last two years but was there all the years before (not sure how many years that is). I love it.
roytennisfan
13-10-2016, 09:18
It has been there since 2009. That year i was working in London and got to both Sundays and Mon - Thurs evenings. I remember in the first tie there, Andy beat DelPo in three sets, then Federer Won against Verdasco. Also remember seeing Nestor/Zimmo losing can't remember who to. Tuesday I saw Andy v Roger, I was sat in the 2nd row right behind Roger's mum and dad. Andy won the first set but then Roger came through winning in 3. Next day was a shock Davydenko (remember him?) beat Rafa. Thursday Andy played in the afternoon and won so I got to see DelPo beat Roger in three, leaving them and Andy all with two wins, everyone knew Roger had qualified but had Andy, nobody knew and went home uncertain. Later on heard Andy had been eliminated by 1 game and that if Roger had won an extra game in the final set Andy would have been through, can anyone remember anything like it?
Went home Friday rather unhappy but traveled back Sunday for the final which was a real surprise package No Federer (1) no Nadal no Djok no Andy, it was Davydenko who beat DelPotro to win an unlikely victory. Think the Bryans won the Doubles.
Been to many more matches since then, great to have it in the UK for so long!
I used to go every day for the first 3 or 4 years but I actually HATE the O2 as a venue, can't stand the North Greenwich peninsula (or whatever the whole Godforsaken windswept area is called) and really don't like all the razzmatazz. I remember one year coming out at the end of the evening and it was snowing and I thought to myself "WHAT am I doing here?". I am going this year on the first Sunday but only because we've been invited to a Corporate Box :wino:
I was there for the final in 2009 Roy. That was the year of speculation that Fed had done his calculations and worked out what he needed to do to put Andy out.
roytennisfan
13-10-2016, 11:36
I was there for the final in 2009 Roy. That was the year of speculation that Fed had done his calculations and worked out what he needed to do to put Andy out.
Think people watching that match on tv understood a bit more about what was going on than people there, but everyone knew Fed had to win a set to qualify and that Andy really should have won in 2 earlier to be sure, because it was possible to manipulate the result so that both qualified. If the organisers were stumped, doubt if Roger knew exactly what, he was just happy to qualify but then got ko'd in the sf.
themass15
13-10-2016, 11:39
I was there at that final between Davydenko and Delpo. I had so wanted Delpo to win. Wasn't at the semis but remember Fed crying when he was put out in the semi.
themass15
13-10-2016, 11:41
I have been every year since 2009. Used to go for 9 sessions but have now cut it back to 7. Remember the first two Sundays in 2009/10 I had tickets for both sessions and, as Fed was playing in the evening on both occasions, I had no trouble in getting rid of my tickets. Just hope Andy takes centre stage in the first match on the 13th!!!!!!!!
WimbledonWestie
13-10-2016, 17:11
Raging! My flight just been changed- now don't arrive at city airport til 7:25-I know its not far but still unlikely I'll be in my seat by 8!
Elizabeth
13-10-2016, 17:31
It has been there since 2009. That year i was working in London and got to both Sundays and Mon - Thurs evenings. I remember in the first tie there, Andy beat DelPo in three sets, then Federer Won against Verdasco. Also remember seeing Nestor/Zimmo losing can't remember who to. Tuesday I saw Andy v Roger, I was sat in the 2nd row right behind Roger's mum and dad. Andy won the first set but then Roger came through winning in 3. Next day was a shock Davydenko (remember him?) beat Rafa. Thursday Andy played in the afternoon and won so I got to see DelPo beat Roger in three, leaving them and Andy all with two wins, everyone knew Roger had qualified but had Andy, nobody knew and went home uncertain. Later on heard Andy had been eliminated by 1 game and that if Roger had won an extra game in the final set Andy would have been through, can anyone remember anything like it?
Went home Friday rather unhappy but traveled back Sunday for the final which was a real surprise package No Federer (1) no Nadal no Djok no Andy, it was Davydenko who beat DelPotro to win an unlikely victory. Think the Bryans won the Doubles.
Been to many more matches since then, great to have it in the UK for so long!
Roy, I remember all that but couldn't remember when the first year was. Didn't Del Potro refuse to leave the court until he knew if he was through?
themass15
13-10-2016, 19:12
Raging! My flight just been changed- now don't arrive at city airport til 7:25-I know its not far but still unlikely I'll be in my seat by 8!
Can you not get an earlier flight. Doubles starts at 6 p.m.
WimbledonWestie
13-10-2016, 20:47
Sadly no, I'm in class til 3pm so my original flight time was perfect time from my work to the airport to the O2. Sometimes I can switch my non contact time but that Friday is busy in the school- think I may have used up my lucky quota on that a few weeks ago for DC
themass15
14-10-2016, 10:25
Sadly no, I'm in class til 3pm so my original flight time was perfect time from my work to the airport to the O2. Sometimes I can switch my non contact time but that Friday is busy in the school- think I may have used up my lucky quota on that a few weeks ago for DC
Well if you do miss a little, let us hope it is not Andy that is playing.
WimbledonWestie
14-10-2016, 16:19
Aw thanks.
Rosalind
14-10-2016, 16:37
Parking booked... don't forget this previously has got more expensive the nearer the time .
tennis890
14-10-2016, 22:05
Is everyone still waiting for tickets to come? Sure they are usually here by now
themass15
15-10-2016, 06:45
I have got e-tickets and they came months ago.
WimbledonWestie
15-10-2016, 07:47
I'm still waiting on mine, hope they come soon as my friend is travelling separately and can get to the tennis long before me so I need to get her tickets to her the week before.
tennis890
15-10-2016, 08:16
Hopefully they will send them out next week :)
WimbledonWestie
15-10-2016, 08:23
That's what I'm hoping. E tickets always come much earlier but I find the real thing takes up less space in my bag and I like the wee printed pouch they come in.
themass15
15-10-2016, 09:10
I much prefer normal tickets as it makes the whole event seem much more real. I have all my Wimbledon tickets going back to 1997! This is the third year, however, I have had e-tickets for the 02.
emjay1970
15-10-2016, 10:39
Does anyone have a spare final ticket? It turns out I'm in London and would love to go... £100 on Viagogo is a wee bit steep.
tennis890
15-10-2016, 10:58
That's what I'm hoping. E tickets always come much earlier but I find the real thing takes up less space in my bag and I like the wee printed pouch they come in.
Yeah I prefer the real thing :) nice to save them and your right they do take up less space :)
themass15
15-10-2016, 12:02
Does anyone have a spare final ticket? It turns out I'm in London and would love to go... £100 on Viagogo is a wee bit steep.
Try nearer the time; depends who is playing as to the final price.
angiebabez
15-10-2016, 12:40
Does anyone have a spare final ticket? It turns out I'm in London and would love to go... £100 on Viagogo is a wee bit steep.
I thought that was about right for a final tix...
WimbledonWestie
15-10-2016, 12:49
Yeah, I think that's roughly the price they are originally, I'd pay that for the final.
emjay1970
15-10-2016, 12:49
Just got opening Sunday evening session tickets, second row. Just hope Muzza plays....
emjay1970
15-10-2016, 12:50
I thought that was about right for a final tix...
You know I just realised that after paying £80 a pop for session tix ....
angiebabez
15-10-2016, 15:39
If your there all week mark give us a shout if u wanna meet for a beer! Few of us going over semis/final weekend!
themass15
15-10-2016, 17:31
Semis and final cost more than £100 in lower tier.
Please just use this thread to discuss who is going and tickets etc.
To discuss the tournament itself and who is playing please use the main tournament thread in "Andy Rules" - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2225-ATP-World-Final-Main-thread
Murray rocks
18-10-2016, 22:22
Me and Angiebabez are going Friday evening and both semis on Saturday and just yesterday we got final tics off Viagogo. Took a chance that Andy will be in it.
tennis890
20-10-2016, 17:10
So sad that Rafa has had to pull out for the rest of the season. Was really hoping to see him play :(
themass15
20-10-2016, 17:37
Ah when was that announced. How disappointing. Now someone who we don't want at the 02 (apart from Goffin) might make it.
angiebabez
20-10-2016, 17:38
Yep...would much rather watch rafa than some of the others.
WimbledonWestie
20-10-2016, 20:41
Just wish tickets wd hurry up and come #twitchy
tennis890
21-10-2016, 07:41
Just wish tickets wd hurry up and come #twitchy
I'm sure they have usually sent them out much earlier than this, thought they would have been here this week.
Rosalind
26-10-2016, 20:33
I have now bought a final day ticket! C'mon Andy!!!! :gold:
themass15
26-10-2016, 21:06
Well done you! I got mine the first day. In the front row.
Rosalind
27-10-2016, 11:24
Well done you! I got mine the first day. In the front row.
Lucky you! I am in the front row for two others days but didn't dare gamble at the time they went on sale. I will be wearing my AMFF badge at the 02 and hope to meet up with people. I have also made a hat for the occasion!
Elizabeth
27-10-2016, 11:47
Rosalind I will try to remember to bring my AMFF badge and wear it. We are there on Friday and Saturday.
themass15
27-10-2016, 16:49
I don't have an AMFF badge but I will look out for those who are wearing them. I am in the lower tier for all my sessions in Block 106 and 107. Quite far back for the first semi on the Friday but otherwise most of my seats are in 1st/2nd rows. In about the 7th with my partner for the first Sunday afternoon session.
Well done you! I got mine the first day. In the front row.
Maybe you'll get hit in the face by an Andy ace! How awesome would that be? :big grin:
WimbledonWestie
27-10-2016, 21:13
Must try and remember my badge!
Maybe you'll get hit in the face by an Andy ace! How awesome would that be? :big grin:
Haha! Someone I used to line judge with was hit by a Greg Rusedski ace at Nottingham one year. She had a very impressive bruise on her cheek :shocked:
WimbledonWestie
31-10-2016, 18:19
My tickets arrived today, now able to be officially excited!
tennis890
01-11-2016, 14:22
Glad they have arrived wimbledonwestie! Hoping mine are there when I get home today.
I keep having dreams that they don't schedule Andy to play Sunday afternoon :crying:
My brother is convinced we have picked the right day this year but my dreams say otherwise :sad:
roytennisfan
05-11-2016, 15:55
I don't have an AMFF badge but I will look out for those who are wearing them. I am in the lower tier for all my sessions in Block 106 and 107. Quite far back for the first semi on the Friday but otherwise most of my seats are in 1st/2nd rows. In about the 7th with my partner for the first Sunday afternoon session.
On Sunday Mark and I have 107AA for the afternoon session and 106AA for the evening session so we'll be somewhere near you
roytennisfan
05-11-2016, 15:59
Glad they have arrived wimbledonwestie! Hoping mine are there when I get home today.
I keep having dreams that they don't schedule Andy to play Sunday afternoon :crying:
My brother is convinced we have picked the right day this year but my dreams say otherwise :sad:
The new world #1 should definitely open the ATP finals
tennis890
05-11-2016, 16:18
The new world #1 should definitely open the ATP finals
I really hope so! Would be amazing to hear him being announced as the current world number 1 :boogie:
Rosalind
05-11-2016, 17:25
Rosalind I will try to remember to bring my AMFF badge and wear it. We are there on Friday and Saturday.
thank you. I will also have my badge. I have made a new hat (cap style to avoid block anyone's view) and also plan to be wearing that. #happytennistimes !
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 18:31
Took a chance and booked a ticket for the Final on 20th. Would love to be there to see Andy crown his year by winning the WTF
Niknak's Mum
06-11-2016, 09:05
Got tickets for Friday (both sessions) and hoping to persuade Niknak to come with me ... no-one will recognise him ... now 6ft tall!;)
I really wish I was going to cheer him on as world number 1. But will be in Iraq at the time
WimbledonWestie
06-11-2016, 12:16
We will cheer for you!
angiebabez
06-11-2016, 20:17
For anyone who is at o2 on Saturday 19th a few of us from here & murraynators forum shall be meeting in TGI fridays straight after last singles match to celebrate Andys outstanding achievements this year. All welcome :wino::thumbup:
So many front rows and second rows. We got our tickets when they went on sale and some in presales, we don't have any front row, but we will wear our badges and hope to bump into you guys. Yellowlivi and I are there everyday, KevD will be with us on the first Sunday and then from Thursday to the end. The meet up is a great idea Angie.
roytennisfan
06-11-2016, 21:17
Anybody fancy a meet up on Sunday between the sessions after the first singles about 4.30
WimbledonWestie
06-11-2016, 21:17
We are block 106 row h on Friday night, then block 116 Saturday- row d afternoon, row m at night.
So many front rows and second rows. We got our tickets when they went on sale and some in presales, we don't have any front row, but we will wear our badges and hope to bump into you guys. Yellowlivi and I are there everyday, KevD will be with us on the first Sunday and then from Thursday to the end. The meet up is a great idea Angie. Same here JerryD! I have never managed to get front few rows despite presales .... clearly lots of other presales before the one we use ;) Oh well, I'm just glad to be there really, can't wait!!
RosieBear
07-11-2016, 15:53
Can't find schedule - who is playing Sun afternoon sesh please? (that's when I'm going, so just about on right thread to ask :shamed:)
roytennisfan
07-11-2016, 15:54
Can't find schedule - who is playing Sun afternoon sesh please? (that's when I'm going, so just about on right thread to ask :shamed:)
Djok and Thiem
edit:after Bryans v dodig/melo
Sallydaisy
07-11-2016, 16:02
From main thread ...
;)
Sunday
2pm: Djokovic v Thiem
8pm: Raonic v Monfils
Monday
2pm: Wawrinka v Nishikori
8pm: Andy v Cilic
My first session will be Monday evening then 1 or 2 sessions per day until Friday, will see how the semis look after that.
tennis890
07-11-2016, 17:12
We are block 105 row Z for Sunday afternoon and wheelchair platform right at the bottom of 408 monday evening. Wish it was the other way round but still absolutely over the moon that I will get to see Andy, I haven't stopped smiling since oop was announced. My family think I'm nuts haha even my brother whos my tennis buddy isn't as excited as me :yahoo:
tennis890
07-11-2016, 17:14
Anybody fancy a meet up on Sunday between the sessions after the first singles about 4.30
Ahhh we would have done but already made plans for that evening and need to shoot straight off after the match to get checked into our hotel first.
tennis890
08-11-2016, 13:20
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/en/venue/bag-policy-and-security
New bag policy and security measures in place this year
Guerkins2
08-11-2016, 18:27
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/en/venue/bag-policy-and-security
New bag policy and security measures in place this year
Thanks for the update.
I have got a ticket for Monday evening....woooohooo! Can't wait to hear Andy introduced as World no. 1
:cheer::cheer::cheer:
I have a friend who is selling a ticket for tonight's session. (Sun 13th) I'm here at the arena as is he. Let me know if anyone is looking X
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/en/venue/bag-policy-and-security
New bag policy and security measures in place this year
Please also note that no food or drink is allowed into the arena, with the exception of food for babies, for specific medical needs or religious reasons
Lynne and I would have to tell them that our religion is the Cheese ham and tomato sandwich with lots of salad cream, and a bag of crisps every four hours at least.
Pentecostal.
You reckon it would work?
I don't want to have to wear that nappy and bonnet again.
:grrr:
jackie55
13-11-2016, 17:40
Please also note that no food or drink is allowed into the arena, with the exception of food for babies, for specific medical needs or religious reasons
Lynne and I would have to tell them that our religion is the Cheese ham and tomato sandwich with lots of salad cream, and a bag of crisps every four hours at least.
Pentecostal.
You reckon it would work?
I don't want to have to wear that nappy and bonnet again.
:grrr:
I would like to take a sandwich in with me, so if asked was going to say l need to eat Gluten free and hope that works !
KevD can't make it to Thursday afternoon So I have a spare ticket for sale. It is 107BB and will be say with yellowlivi and myself. Message me if interested
roytennisfan
15-11-2016, 20:26
There are now lots of tickets available for all matches including both semis and final , possibly hospitality/sponsors returns?
There are now lots of tickets available for all matches including both semis and final , possibly hospitality/sponsors returns?
And some really cheap tickets for RR sessions on viagogo .... I wish I lived in London right now!
dizzypops
16-11-2016, 11:04
There are now lots of tickets available for all matches including both semis and final , possibly hospitality/sponsors returns?
Hospitality/sponsors - it certainly looks that way - also happened at Ghent. I saw quite a few empty corporate boxes on the beeb afternoon coverage yesterday. The website seems to be offering these to the general public as 'deck seats' (I don't recall seeing that before) - you get the bar stool but without the bar unfortunately. I'm off there tomorrow (Thurs) evening block 107 near the front.
You here again Roy? Just got my Davis cup champions book signed by Andy. He was great with the fans as always after his practice. He signed alot :) excited now :)
roytennisfan
16-11-2016, 12:32
You here again Roy? Just got my Davis cup champions book signed by Andy. He was great with the fans as always after his practice. He signed alot :) excited now :)
Not yet, he signed and did selfies by us before doubles on monday as well. Had to change plans and take a later train so unfortunately I'm missing the doubles which is really unlike me. I've got a good seat as well in row b but 5 seats in from centre and behind Andy's bench.
roytennisfan
16-11-2016, 12:35
Very excited again even though I have just worked out this will be my 25th Andy match in 2015/6, 22 in UK and looking for his 24th win today! Must get to some more abroad in 2017!
Not yet, he signed and did selfies by us before doubles on monday as well. Had to change plans and take a later train so unfortunately I'm missing the doubles which is really unlike me. I've got a good seat as well in row b but 5 seats in from centre and behind Andy's bench.
Wow jealous of the row B. We are 111G. See you there!
roytennisfan
16-11-2016, 21:07
Sorry didn't see you JerryD and yellowlivi dashed in just in time through blueroom and managed to get my big flag hung on front row. 107bb are pretty good 4 tomorrow! Can't believe I've seen Andy win 24 times in less than 2 years, 19 singles .950 and 5 doubles 1.000 ....so many amazing matches like today!
lovetennis
16-11-2016, 21:18
I've never been to the O2 before. Any advice for my visit on Sunday? How hot is it? The TV commentators have been saying it's pretty hot, what do you folk who've been think?
Also would love to get my DC book signed -how accessible is the practice court? I'v no chance in the arena itself as I'm upper tier, though did manage to get row A up there. I'm taking binoculars!
Also what are the security check queues like?
Thanks folks
roytennisfan
16-11-2016, 21:27
Andy has practiced and signed on the main court up to 15 mins before the doubles both days so far. It is pretty hot especially if you are jumping up and down. The first two days I walked in past the external bag checks in crowds but they also check bags again going in and was keys wallets phones into an airport like tray and machine. Queues have been variable someone moaned on first day took them and hour and missed a set of doubles. In the practice before the doubles a lot of people bluff their way in and even watch the doubles in other peoples seats, we had to turf some out of ours on sunday.
lovetennis
16-11-2016, 21:32
Andy has practiced and signed on the main court up to 15 mins before the doubles both days so far. It is pretty hot especially if you are jumping up and down. The first two days I walked in past the external bag checks in crowds but they also check bags again going in and was keys wallets phones into an airport like tray and machine. Queues have been variable someone moaned on first day took them and hour and missed a set of doubles. In the practice before the doubles a lot of people bluff their way in and even watch the doubles in other peoples seats, we had to turf some out of ours on sunday.
Thanks Roy. Hoping I can get there early enough to take a look at the practice courts. Train gets into Euston at 12.30 and just dropping hubby and bag off at Ibis Canary Wharf then straight onto the arena. Going to keep bag contents to a minimum to try to speed up security.
themass15
16-11-2016, 22:55
Just bought a ticket for Friday evening to find out Andy is playing Friday afternoon! Won't see the match either!
Sorry didn't see you JerryD and yellowlivi dashed in just in time through blueroom and managed to get my big flag hung on front row. 107bb are pretty good 4 tomorrow! Can't believe I've seen Andy win 24 times in less than 2 years, 19 singles .950 and 5 doubles 1.000 ....so many amazing matches like today!
We did see you arrive Roy, we were in the next block a few rows up from you and not far from the aisle. But I think you were just rushing in. It was a great match. Longest one at the world tour finals. Good job I took my Fitbit watch off otherwise It may have gone nuts with how stressed I was lol. Looking forward to tomorrow. It's great getting to go everyday but it's been a long week. Left here at 9.45am and just got back now. Are you back again any other days Roy?
We were thinking Andy would play in the afternoon because kei hadn't had an evening match yet. Friday would be his only opportunity. We thought the same about djoko tomorrow because theim hadn't played an evening one. Also I guess Murray will play the second semi when he gets through at the top of his group, so playing Friday afternoon gives him more rest.
jackie55
17-11-2016, 14:24
Just bought a ticket for Friday evening to find out Andy is playing Friday afternoon! Won't see the match either!
Can you try and sell the ticket then you can at least watch Andy on TV
Rosalind
17-11-2016, 15:18
I've never been to the O2 before. Any advice for my visit on Sunday? How hot is it? The TV commentators have been saying it's pretty hot, what do you folk who've been think?
Also would love to get my DC book signed -how accessible is the practice court? I'v no chance in the arena itself as I'm upper tier, though did manage to get row A up there. I'm taking binoculars!
Also what are the security check queues like?
Thanks folks
My advice is: yes it seems hot. I have been near the court so can't comment on upper level. Layers I reckon is the way to go. Outside in the walkways to the restaurant areas, it is not hot. Security is a bag search at the entrance to the building - where you can pass with food and drink. There is a second check on way into the actual arena where no food or drink is allowed. However, I have smuggled in snacks - fruit/chocolate bars in pockets of bags as the check is not so thorough. If you take in an empty water bottle, you can have it filled once inside by asking at the bars. There are plenty of places to eat at the arena although queues can be long at times. Queues at certain times at security are long but it has never taken me much time as there are lots of staff. It is all well organised I would say.
themass15
17-11-2016, 16:50
Can you try and sell the ticket then you can at least watch Andy on TV
Leaving at 4p.m. so hopefully Andy will have won by then!
When someone said earlier in the week that more tickets were available, I was tempted to get one for Friday afternoon (that's when flashscore.com had Andy scheduled) but decided against it as it would be a long time to leave the dog home alone. So glad now that I didn't buy a ticket, as today I have developed a feverish cold :( so wouldn't be able to go.
roytennisfan
17-11-2016, 20:58
We did see you arrive Roy, we were in the next block a few rows up from you and not far from the aisle. But I think you were just rushing in. It was a great match. Longest one at the world tour finals. Good job I took my Fitbit watch off otherwise It may have gone nuts with how stressed I was lol. Looking forward to tomorrow. It's great getting to go everyday but it's been a long week. Left here at 9.45am and just got back now. Are you back again any other days Roy?
Been taking it easy today, that was a great contest but as you say very stressful. I can't manage tomorrow or the daytime semi, will try and get to the evening one if Andy is playing and hopefully the final. You are certainly like, doing a marathon, going to all 15 sessions! Please shout extra loud for Andy tomorrow!
Sorry to hear that you're poorly, Linda. Hope you feel better soon. :hug: Meantime you'll just have to snuggle up on the :sofa: with your duvet and watch Andy.
lovetennis
17-11-2016, 21:18
My advice is: yes it seems hot. I have been near the court so can't comment on upper level. Layers I reckon is the way to go. Outside in the walkways to the restaurant areas, it is not hot. Security is a bag search at the entrance to the building - where you can pass with food and drink. There is a second check on way into the actual arena where no food or drink is allowed. However, I have smuggled in snacks - fruit/chocolate bars in pockets of bags as the check is not so thorough. If you take in an empty water bottle, you can have it filled once inside by asking at the bars. There are plenty of places to eat at the arena although queues can be long at times. Queues at certain times at security are long but it has never taken me much time as there are lots of staff. It is all well organised I would say.
Thanks Rosalind. Good tip about taking an empty bottle. I hate spending ages queuing for drinks and food as I want to be in the arena for every second I can. Hopefully there will be a sufficient gap between the dubs and singles for me to replenish my supplies
Rosalind
17-11-2016, 22:38
Sorry didn't see you JerryD and yellowlivi dashed in just in time through blueroom and managed to get my big flag hung on front row. 107bb are pretty good 4 tomorrow! Can't believe I've seen Andy win 24 times in less than 2 years, 19 singles .950 and 5 doubles 1.000 ....so many amazing matches like today!
I think I'm also on 24. Was trying to work it out when we were all discussing last night but can think clearer now and it seems like 24 for me too (not counting future ones) + practice sessions + 2 selfies!
In the big wide world I seem crazy but on here I'm just normal :laugh:
themass15
17-11-2016, 23:14
It was good to meet Jerry, Kev and Liv this evening. Hoping to see more forum members over the weekend.
Silverdee
18-11-2016, 08:53
Thanks Rosalind. Good tip about taking an empty bottle. I hate spending ages queuing for drinks and food as I want to be in the arena for every second I can. Hopefully there will be a sufficient gap between the dubs and singles for me to replenish my supplies
My ginger snaps and a satsuma go in my coat pockets and there is no problem. Lady with protein bars in her handbag had them confiscated and have seen couples standing by security hurriedly eating their fruit. Good idea about water bottle.
tennis890
18-11-2016, 10:07
I usually have a few bits in my pockets as they never check. Great idea about the water bottle, been for the past few years and never thought of doing that :facepalm: Will be taking one next year though :)
themass15
18-11-2016, 12:20
When someone said earlier in the week that more tickets were available, I was tempted to get one for Friday afternoon (that's when flashscore.com had Andy scheduled) but decided against it as it would be a long time to leave the dog home alone. So glad now that I didn't buy a ticket, as today I have developed a feverish cold :( so wouldn't be able to go.
Sorry to hear you are poorly Linda. Make sure you go to bed with a very strong hot toddy!
angiebabez
18-11-2016, 12:51
Sorry to hear you are poorly Linda. Make sure you go to bed with a very strong hot toddy!
Or a very strong hot man?. ;)
Sorry, I'm not available. :shades:
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