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Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 16:23
Phew for me. Federer win 1st set tiebreak.
RosieBear
14-07-2017, 16:24
Poor Tomas. So near yet so far :sad: Keep going though, hopefully even Fed has a dip.
JAMES4578
14-07-2017, 16:27
Fed certainly pushed but still had a bit extra,Berdy will need to be resolute to keep the challenge going.
themass15
14-07-2017, 16:29
Berdy putting up the most resistence so far of his opponents.
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid are warming up for their match. It's on the red button so am switching from boring and so predictable men's singles to this. :strawberry:
Good luck to our boys.
Josephine
14-07-2017, 16:49
At least Berdy putting up a fight. You know I'm not so sure now Fed would have beaten any of the other big 4 if they had been fit or still there!!!
lovetennis
14-07-2017, 16:50
Great return Berdy
lovetennis
14-07-2017, 17:06
Another TB, c'mon Berdy
Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 17:09
Another funny moment on BBC live text. At 18:05. Someone on Henman Hill nearly fall in water! Lol.
Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 17:13
2nd set to Federer. 3rd set next.
Oh noooooo!! Poor Tomas .... gets to 2 tie breaks and loses them both. Really feel for him. Wish I could just appreciate Fed's tennis which is awesome, no one can deny that, but I just can't ....
RosieBear
14-07-2017, 17:15
Fed doing what Fed does. Complete unwavering self belief when it really matters. Most consistently mentally tough player I've ever watched. Keep fighting Tomas.
Not the most exciting of semis. Think I am switching over to the mixed dubs - Hev and Henri about to start.
JAMES4578
14-07-2017, 17:22
Certainly impressed with Berdych's display but it's not quite been enough with Fed's class,tough mentally now to stay in real contention.
Three cheers for the mixed doubles!
Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 17:24
Someone need ask Berdych about his trainers. Why have face look like Nole on them????
themass15
14-07-2017, 17:29
Someone need ask Berdych about his trainers. Why have face look like Nole on them????
That is what I wondered
Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 17:37
Federer have lot amazing shot and play but when it lob no one better than Andy Murray. Andy Murray is genius with lobs!
It may not be the best match ever ... but it's the semi finals of Wimbledon!
EDIT: Looks like that's going to be it now that Fed has the break. I don't want to not watch it but also love watching Heather in the mixed
lovetennis
14-07-2017, 17:40
All but over now. Credit to Berdy for keeping up the challenge - it must be hard to keep going when you're playing so well but still losing
JAMES4578
14-07-2017, 17:41
Not too surprising Federer broke there for 4-3 after Berdy couldn't capitalise on bp's-didn't get a look in though! May we'll be Thomas' last stand.
As the singles semi has finished on Centre, my guess is that they'll put Jamie's doubles on there.
1330 well done Berdy. You did yourself proud. So close!!
Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 17:52
Yay good for me have one player support for final.
Berdy did better than I expected.
I will be cheering for Cilic in the final.
I will be supporting cilic because of the time off thing but best not get that debate going again :p :p :p
supergran
14-07-2017, 17:53
What a shame fir Tomas. Have lost all interest in singles now. Watching mixed dubs.
JAMES4578
14-07-2017, 17:58
Berdych played better than I was expecting and credit for the fight,however Federer was always a step ahead and just has more options and whatever you think of his character (not the biggest fan) plays a more attractive game. Of course there's been more exciting semis but I think is definitely was a quality match.
I am just happy Berdy played the level I knew he could and did himself proud. I wish he could have taken a set so people would remember how close it was but he knows and I hope he will remember it :)
Speedy Hawk
14-07-2017, 18:05
Yay I see that Jamie mixed doubles be on centre court. Now hope BBC show them on TV. Red Button awful on my TV take forever to load if it load! (Not red button fault, it my TV fault).
EDIT: BBC just said in subtitles Jamie mixed doubles be on red button. Shame. Okay have to watch on my PC instead. Lot quicker than try fiddle around my TV red button!
RosieBear
14-07-2017, 18:37
Poor Berdy :sad: but he fought with everything he's got. Cue the harsh comments, no doubt, but there's no shame in losing to Fed and the nearly men such as Berdy, JWT, etc have nothing but my respect for battling away, training as hard as anyone, despite the big prizes always being heartbreakingly just out of reach. I really hope it happens for them one day. And what can you say about Fed. Matches like today lull you into thinking they are close but it's just an illusion because Fed simply steps it up when it matters and the result is never in doubt. He and Rafa are from another planet when it comes to sustained mental strength and Fed's the toughest of the lot (imo). A lot is rightly said about the beauty of his game but it's the steel in it that's the killer.
Rosalind
14-07-2017, 20:26
:worship::worship:I am going to be rooting for Cilic if only because there is praise, there are sycophantic commentators and then up a notch again, there is the unbearable way everyone at the bbc goes on about the other bloke in the final. Cilic winning might calm them down a little.
It certainly wasn't one way traffic. Berdy played really well. I've seen much better SFs and also very less predictable ones. I wonder does Cilic have any chance at all on Sunday? If he believes he does, then he is in with a chance. One thing I'm glad we will be spared on Sunday is a heartbreaking "this is not going to be easy" moment which, given Andy's fitness level, we may well have had if he had somehow or other made it to the final.
Guerkins2
14-07-2017, 21:28
Yes thought Querrey looked quite ordinary today. No way he would have beaten a fit Andy but all academic now :crying:
Exactly what I thought
RoastLamb
14-07-2017, 21:45
:worship::worship:I am going to be rooting for Cilic if only because there is praise, there are sycophantic commentators and then up a notch again, there is the unbearable way everyone at the bbc goes on about the other bloke in the final. Cilic winning might calm them down a little.
Ditto. The ESPN commies that I get are a million times worse I suspect. So I won't be watching at all.
I'll watch , but wont be that interested really , cheering for Cilic tho
I think it's a shame Fed will probably win all of this without playing Stan, Rafa or a fit Novak or Andy. Who might have been able to challenge him.
But I'm sure that will hardly get a mention.
I'm absolutely certain that it won't. The fact that Fed won the Oz Open this year when both Djoko and Andy were out of sorts never merits a mention. No, they will all be falling over themselves to outdo one another in the latest of Fed superlatives - Petch's 'Sistine Chapel' comment springs to mind! ;) That's not Fed's fault, of course, but he does love all the adulation. We could always have an upset like we had in the women's final this afternoon though. That would set the cat amongst the pigeons - they'd all have to re-write their post match comments because I'm sure they have them already prepared!! :laugh:
You never know what will happen tomorrow. Before the women's final today Venus was the very heavy favourite of the press and the so-called experts, due to the fact she has been there and done it many times. Look what happened. Maybe the 'old' 36 year old legs won't have as much in them as first thought if they are made to work very hard tomorrow...so go for it Cilic! (No harm in dreaming!)
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4699358/Kim-Clijsters-invites-tubby-tennis-heckler-Wimbledon.html) - The REAL star of Wimbledon! Forget Garbine smashing Venus (and even the Royal Box stars) - tubby tennis heckler who took on Grand Slam legend wearing one of her own skirts raises biggest cheer
http://video.dailymail.co.uk/video/mol/2017/07/15/5680555124951105914/640x360_MP4_5680555124951105914.mp4
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Brilliant. One of my friends was there to see that and she said it was hilarious.
I think it's a shame Fed will probably win all of this without playing Stan, Rafa or a fit Novak or Andy. Who might have been able to challenge him.
But I'm sure that will hardly get a mention.
I'm digging down deep in the depths of my memory but can't remember last year, the fact that Andy hadn't played Novak, Rafa or Roger being mentioned........just sayin' :getcoat:
Nor Delboy. :unclesam: ;)
Score line 3-6 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2 [USO 2009]
It certainly wasn't one way traffic. Berdy played really well. I've seen much better SFs and also very less predictable ones. I wonder does Cilic have any chance at all on Sunday? If he believes he does, then he is in with a chance. One thing I'm glad we will be spared on Sunday is a heartbreaking "this is not going to be easy" moment which, given Andy's fitness level, we may well have had if he had somehow or other made it to the final.
Cilic beat Federer to win his USO title so he knows he can do it on the big stage. The problem is does he believe he can repeat this on the grass of the Centre Court where everyone will be supporting Federer. Let's hope he goes on court tomorrow confident believing in his game and has a good game plan worked out with Jonas Bjorkman. The trouble is that Fed is fresh as a daisy as a result of missing out the clay court season; he's had no tough long matches and easy opponents.
I really hope Cilic will do it.
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 05:25
In USO 2014 Cilic beat an exhausted Fed who had been taken to five sets by Monf in very humid temp, and then an exhausted Kei who had been in a massive battle to dispatch Novak. He could only play who was in front of him but it was one of the easiest routes to slam victory that I've ever seen. If he beats Fed today then I'll have a lot more respect for that, but I have to say I don't fancy his chances.
Cilic has had an amazingly easy route to the final - his highest ranked opponent being Muller at - I think - 16. That's not his fault, of course - he can only play the opponent in front of him, and the same goes for Fed, but some titles do seem to be easier to come by than others!
It's interesting listening to various people being interviewed on Wimbledon radio this morning and trying to make a case for Cilic. I suppose it's all part of the build up. At the end of the day, and regardless of who wins it, I really hope we have a great tennis match.
I'm struggling here. I'm really trying hard to support Fed because I don't want Cilic to win but I'm finding it difficult to change the habits of a lifetime! I didn't get excited when Fed saved break point and then went on to break himself, so I guess that I'm really not invested. I might just have to take the dogs out!
Not watching it. Can't stand either. Will switch on for the MD. There is only going to be one outcome for this.
JAMES4578
16-07-2017, 13:44
Think it was more Cilic losing the bp as he netted when looked to have a chance,wasn't surprised Fed then broke though it was on 3rd opportunity. More than anything hoping it's a fairly competitive final,prefer Roger's playing style so whilst not fan of him personally still would prefer him to take it as he likely will. First set Fed 6-3 and Marin doesn't look too comfortable, will need to take 2nd to have any chance here.
Cilic double faults to hand Fed the set - it feels like the writing's on the wall. I have to say it's not the best of finals so far.
murrayfan89
16-07-2017, 13:56
This is doubly painful for me to watch as a big fan of Sampras growing up.
Marin seems trapped in his own body. He can't make life difficult for Roger at all. So disappointing. Hello? What's happening now?
Oh I hope this doesn't end in a retirement!!
was hoping for a close match at least :grrr:
JAMES4578
16-07-2017, 14:00
Not sure if some kind of injury or is if Cilic feeling ill, either way doesn't look good.
Rosalind
16-07-2017, 14:02
Perhaps he's doing a 'Novak'. Come on Cilic.
Oh dear, this is painful to watch. Cummon Marin. I hope he's OK.
I hoped that at least one of the finals would be good.
supergran
16-07-2017, 14:06
This is dire. Keep leaving to do a few jobs.
murrayfan89
16-07-2017, 14:09
I can't handle this... I feel like switching off.
Why are folks surprised? There was only ever going to be one winner this year. He will undoubtedly opt out of a couple of the Masters as he is allowed to do, and grab the US Open as well. The sooner this is over the sooner we can get on to the real tennis - The MD Final.
I hope he can pull something together - thought he'd be making it tougher than this.
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 14:15
Why are folks surprised? There was only ever going to be one winner this year. He will undoubtedly opt out of a couple of the Masters as he is allowed to do, and grab the US Open as well. The sooner this is over the sooner we can get on to the real tennis - The MD Final.
Agree with that bit. Ever since I saw Fed in the Aus Open I felt sure he'd get Wimbledon too....think it's what's going on with Marin that's confusing people because he came out all guns blazing.....
themass15
16-07-2017, 14:18
Possibly overcome with the occasion
WimbledonWestie
16-07-2017, 14:18
This is dire. Keep leaving to do a few jobs.
Same here- house benefitting beautifully
He has had a mto for pre-existing blisters which I thought was not allowed. I thought they were only allowed the normal time between sets or games
Rosalind
16-07-2017, 14:22
Hey, we can now say Roger only won as Cilic was injured. We are off the hook. Easy peasy. :strawberry:
Seriously - the poor spectators who have paid out must be extremely fed up.
JAMES4578
16-07-2017, 14:24
It's certainly very disappointing and Marin obviously has issue, however think Fed was always going to come through anyway. However no way would I miss a point of any Wimbledon final.
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 14:26
Such a shame. Am only still watching because I can't not watch a Wimbledon final. Sorry for Marin that he's playing poorly on such a special occasion,and feel for Fed that his glorious 8 is a bit of a damp squib :sad: - although I suppose history will just show he won an 8th by a comfortable scoreline.
Edit - just seen your post James, ditto, me neither, not a point.
Finding some of Bouncy's disparaging comments about Cilic hard to swallow. "Perhaps he found losing that first set too much". What a moron.
I wouldn't miss any Wimbledon final either! I don't think anyone is in the least surprised that this match is going the way it is. I think we had just hoped for a closer match that's all. I am having more fun trying to pick out Lovetennis in the crowd!
He seems to have picked up after the mto.
I've read about a Federer fan who has bet £50,000 on Roger to win. The fan will get £162,000, if he does.
Sallydaisy
16-07-2017, 14:40
This is probably the first Wimbledon Mens Final I've missed ever except for when I've HAD to work and absolutely couldn't get out of it. Currently resolving some outstanding issues relating to my late Mum's estate!
:rolleyes:
I'll watch the Mixed Doubles Final though, which is the end of every Wimbledon!
All I can say is thank goodness this farce is about to be over.
Disappointed that wasn't a longer match...
............... and Fed takes it, as we all thought he would. Now the fedulation begins in earnest. Thankfully, the spectators have a mixed doubles to look forward to - hopefully, most of them will stay around for it. It would be a great shame if the stadium emptied before the match of the day!
angiebabez
16-07-2017, 14:55
That was utter garbage!!!! God help anyone that paid good money for that.
I must say I couldn't watch it mainly because I can't bear seeing and hearing Fed's Bally fans, they make me so angry with their over the top behaviour. Instead I'm watching the golf from Aberdeen, and followed on live score. Once the mixed doubles come on centre court I'll turn over.
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 14:57
Congratulations Roger Federer on an incredible achievement. I much prefer his play to Sampras' so happy to see him take the record. The deserved winner imo. I like Marin, but can't bestow the biggest prize in tennis too cheaply and to not face anyone above 16 doesn't cut it. Maybe he'll win here one day after beating top guys and it will be all the sweeter for it, like Andy's wins. And to those who don't like Fed I'd just say don't worry about it, enjoy witnessing history, he can't get any smugger so what difference does one more make ;)
I'd also say that I hope Fed misses his flight to NY in August :peace::nailbiter:
Rosalind
16-07-2017, 14:58
I have been painting my lounge. Dire match.
Well let's hope that - now he's beaten the record - he will be happy to call it a day. ;)
JAMES4578
16-07-2017, 15:02
Fed was always fav and more so when Andy,Djokovic and Nadal didn't progress past quarters. Played well throughout tournament but wasn't seriously tested and certainly not today. Still achievement in winning 8 Wimbledons! pity Marian had poor performance and wasn't in best shape, at least after drubbing in 2nd done a bit better and credit for reaching final but not the drama we hoped for.
A typical Fed speech - 'How wonderful am I?'!!!!
HoopGirl
16-07-2017, 15:08
Well there we are. Yawn. Ground hog day!
Well , congrats to Federer , and I will say his kids are too cute !!!
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 15:22
Wow - look at that winners list. No player outside big 4 has won since 2002. 15 years of dominance, and so, so proud to see Andy's name right in there. It might not always be easy to like them but his rivals' brilliance plays a part in making Andy's wins so magnificent.:clap::clap::clap:
FEDULATION in the extreme - please let it be the last time!
Speedy Hawk
16-07-2017, 15:33
Great day. So happy Roger finally get 8th Wimbledon after so long. Strange match though over Cilic crying middle of match and unsure what going on.
Funny that David Tennant there watching match when next Doctor be reveal after match.
Didn't really watch much of this - but am really looking forward to the Mixed!
Great achievement from Fed, no getting away from it, but I can't find it in myself to get excited.
exislander
16-07-2017, 15:37
Well, he has 8 now and says he hopes to be back next year! I have to admit he is a great player with an attractive style of play but I will always put Rod Laver above him. I know it was a different era then but I wonder how many times Rod would have won without the missing years in the middle of his career. Incidentally, I noticed Rod was there till the end of that late evening session last night.
jeannie13
16-07-2017, 15:38
Managed to do my internet grocery order--just put the match on about 4 times to check scores & got more depressed each time!!! :wimcry: I'll put the kettle on now ready for mixed doubles. :GBflag:
roytennisfan
16-07-2017, 15:39
I'm getting fed up with this long wait for the mixed doubles, an hour to wait is pretty excessive
A typical Fed speech - 'How wonderful am I?'!!!!
:rolling:
Oh and they're only kids they may understand one day!
:shrug::facepalm:
I have been painting my lounge. Dire match.
Painting or watching it dry?
exislander
16-07-2017, 15:53
I'm getting fed up with this long wait for the mixed doubles, an hour to wait is pretty excessive
On court warming up now.
WimbledonWestie
16-07-2017, 16:12
Wow - look at that winners list. No player outside big 4 has won since 2002. 15 years of dominance, and so, so proud to see Andy's name right in there. It might not always be easy to like them but his rivals' brilliance plays a part in making Andy's wins so magnificent.:clap::clap::clap:
Exactly how I feel re the dominance of big 4, can't imagine it being matched in my lifetime and consider myself lucky to have seen them all play - and have now seen them all play at Wimbkedon too. A special time for a special sport.
At least when we see endless shots of Federers last Wimbledon win it now won't be at Andys expense. I did like what inverdake said about it being quite fitting that Wimbledon began with Andy opening play on Centre court (a technicality really given play starts at 11:30 ) and was ending with Jamie on Centre for the last match.
First time in 65 years I haven't watched either of the Wimbledon finals but it would appear neither of them were classics. If Andy had not entered the tournament (and with good reason) I would still be thinking it was a pretty poor tournament in so many respects. Surely the amount of injuries/withdrawals prove the players (except Fed) are playing too much tennis!
angiebabez
16-07-2017, 16:18
Painting or watching it dry?
:laugh:
Managed to do my internet grocery order--just put the match on about 4 times to check scores & got more depressed each time!!! :wimcry: I'll put the kettle on now ready for mixed doubles. :GBflag:
I ordered dog food and a couple of tops for my week's holiday in September. Have felt strangely indifferent to a big part of Wimbledon this year. Old age??
themass15
16-07-2017, 16:23
Finals were both disappointing, although I enjoyed being there yesterday to see Garbine Muguruza win + I had the bonus of the fantastic double match. The most upsetting thing for me was being on Centre on Wednesday seeing Andy hobbling around against Querrey. However, on the plus side there have been some fantastic women's matches during the tournament. Again I was lucky enough to get on Centre to see Jo Konta beat Halep on Tuesday. Even without Andy, the final would have been a lot more exciting if Fed had played Rafa or Novak.
I had a kip on the sofa during half the final. :sleepy:
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 17:17
All over for another year :sad: It goes so fast :sad: Although maybe not a classic year it's still Wimbledon and I always love it, always will. Oh well, only another 50 weeks until the magic starts all over again.
All I can say is I am so glad that's over with. Roll on next year, with hopefully a healthy AM.
All over for another year :sad: It goes so fast :sad: Although maybe not a classic year it's still Wimbledon and I always love it, always will. Oh well, only another 50 weeks until the magic starts all over again.
I agree. Whatever happens - I'm always sad when Wimbledon is over. It's the best fortnight of the tennis calendar for me.
angiebabez
16-07-2017, 17:34
Andy spotted at Wimbledon Take a look at @stu_fraser's Tweet: https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/886638033122021377?s=09
I ordered dog food and a couple of tops for my week's holiday in September. Have felt strangely indifferent to a big part of Wimbledon this year. Old age??
You or Fed?
Andy spotted at Wimbledon Take a look at @stu_fraser's Tweet: https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/886638033122021377?s=09
was he watching jamie's mixed dubs final - both his parents were - perhaps a Murray catch-up session?
was he watching jamie's mixed dubs final - both his parents were - perhaps a Murray catch-up session?
Well deserved imo
All over for another year :sad: It goes so fast :sad: Although maybe not a classic year it's still Wimbledon and I always love it, always will. Oh well, only another 50 weeks until the magic starts all over again.
God willing!
Andy spotted at Wimbledon Take a look at @stu_fraser's Tweet: https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/886638033122021377?s=09
Maybe Andy is just trying to confuse the press, or he is just about to go away - or he went on a day trip ;).
angiebabez
16-07-2017, 18:35
Maybe Andy is just trying to confuse the press, or he is just about to go away - or he went on a day trip ;).
Yep i think he was trying to throw press off the scent..clever boy.
Not surprised he was there at all , prob to watch Jamie win
Im glad its all over , the least I have ever enjoyed Wimbledon sadly
Rosalind
16-07-2017, 19:15
Just watching the Fed interview with Sue in the studio. He said he nearly won in 2014, 2015 and 2016. I must have been watching something else.
Well in that case, Andy has nearly won another 5 or 6 slam titles!
roytennisfan
16-07-2017, 19:27
Just watching the Fed interview with Sue in the studio. He said he nearly won in 2014, 2015 and 2016. I must have been watching something else.
LOL
I had the pleasure of watching him nearly win in 100 Minutes at Roland Garros final in 2008 ....1-6 3-6 0-6 Rafa was very lucky there
lovetennis
16-07-2017, 19:31
Just back at the hotel and had a good time at Centre Court. As feared it was a Fed procession and apart from a few points where I did think, "ok that was an amazing shot", it was a bit of a non event match. We did have the most fabulous seats though. I was 4 seats away from Fed's box. What did surprise me is how much Fed's family and team shout to him. Mirka kept shouting "Allez Rodgie" which had me suppressing a giggle. I did feel like she glowered at the back of my head when I shouted "come on Marin" on his only BP.
Much preferred the Mixed. Shame it didn't go to 3 sets but Jamie and Martina played brilliantly. So pleased for Jamie. Didn't see Andy though now seeing rumours he was there. Enjoyed the experience of the Final of course , but not a classic year at all. Jamie winning made up for it though
First time I've been at Wimbledon on men's final day and it's the worst final in living memory! Maybe I am a jinx . . .
We and most people around us were cheering for Cilic, but it was a lost cause.
I think Fed is trying to equal Rafa's RG 'decima' with a Wimbly 'decima' of his own, so we can expect more of the same in the next two years :sad:
Well I am a Federer fan and I was pleased to see him get his eighth title. Felt for Marin, he was clearly hampered by what turned out to be blisters. He said the tears were because he knew he couldn't deliver his best tennis on the day. Yes, a disappointing final but not dropping a set and only dropping his serve something like 5 times throughout the tournament surely shows Roger was on a different level. On the plus side the women's tournament was very good this year, Konta v Halep will live long in the memory. Let's hope for an exciting USO :thumbup:
lovetennis
16-07-2017, 19:38
First time I've been at Wimbledon on men's final day and it's the worst final in living memory! Maybe I am a jinx . . .
We and most people around us were cheering for Cilic, but it was a lost cause.
I think Fed is trying to equal Rafa's RG 'decima' with a Wimbly 'decima' of his own, so we can expect more of the same in the next two years :sad:
I was the only one on my section cheering Cilic but I think people were a bit hindered by having Team Fed right next to us.
RosieBear
16-07-2017, 19:44
Well I am a Federer fan and I was pleased to see him get his eighth title. Felt for Marin, he was clearly hampered by what turned out to be blisters. He said the tears were because he knew he couldn't deliver his best tennis on the day. Yes, a disappointing final but not dropping a set and only dropping his serve something like 5 times throughout the tournament surely shows Roger was on a different level. On the plus side the women's tournament was very good this year, Konta v Halep will live long in the memory. Let's hope for an exciting USO :thumbup:
Agree, agree, agree. :) Konta v Vekic was also highly memorable :thumbup: Wimbledon can't be just about how Andy fares (not least because that much shouldn't be heaped on him).
:sad::sad::sad:I am so downcast. I live for Wimbledon and then it comes and goes so quickly. Rehab starts tomorrow as I try and ease out of my tennis bubble into so-called normal life. I can never ever say I didn't enjoy a Wimbledon and I watch every ball struck until the very end, and then some with the highlights later. We maybe don't always get the results we want but nothing can take away from that special Wimbledon magic. There isn't anything else like it IMO. As Pat Cash said, this was a 'whacky' Wimbledon but I think the women really came up trumps. And love him or hate him, Roger Federer is one hell of a tennis player. I think it will be a long long while before we witness an era like what we have now in this era of the 'big four' and I'm loving every minute. 50 weeks to go......
lovetennis
16-07-2017, 20:44
I wouldn't miss any Wimbledon final either! I don't think anyone is in the least surprised that this match is going the way it is. I think we had just hoped for a closer match that's all. I am having more fun trying to pick out Lovetennis in the crowd!
Managed to spot myself on the closing titles. Hubby got cut off - he is not impressed!
Photographic evidence Andy did return to Wimbledon from his holiday and with his kit bag. Did he forget something or want to practice? :p Pictured with a Scottish soap actor. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DE4VzpOXgAEU8gN.jpg
Rosalind
16-07-2017, 21:00
Did anyone know where the picture he put on FB was? Mountains and snow?
Photographic evidence Andy did return to Wimbledon from his holiday and with his kit bag. Did he forget something or want to practice? :p Pictured with a Scottish soap actor. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DE4VzpOXgAEU8gN.jpg
Was that definitely taken today though.
Managed to spot myself on the closing titles. Hubby got cut off - he is not impressed!
Will rerun catch up and see if I can spot you!
themass15
16-07-2017, 21:13
So sad Wimbledon is over for another 50 weeks. Wimbledon definitely lost some of the sparkle with Andy missing from the closing stages but it still the very best tournament of all.
Did anyone know where the picture he put on FB was? Mountains and snow?
I guess it was the alps somewhere.
Today at Wimbledon has just started on BBC2.
Was that definitely taken today though.
Was the picture from the aeroplane taken recently.
Was that definitely taken today though.
Yes.
goldfish
16-07-2017, 21:49
Could he have gone to a hip specialist?
angiebabez
16-07-2017, 21:57
What on earth is he doing with his kit bag??? Does that boy never take a telling :laugh: rest andy!!!!
Guerkins2
16-07-2017, 22:03
Glad you had a great time 'Love Tennis' I was there too with my friend who has a debenture, but we were at the other end. However I was sitting below the players box when Federer lost to Stavkovsky in 2013 and I remember the 'Allez Rodgie' very well!
I had a lovely time today........obviously was hoping so much it was going to be Andy when I got invited, but let's just hope he gets the right treatment and is back playing when the time is right. Saw Jamie and Heather which was great. As Jamie said it was a strange atmosphere because people didn't know who to support.
Lovely comment ;) from the lady next to me....'once Wimbledon is over, you don't hear anything about tennis' :grrr: These supposed tennis fans!
Guerkins2
16-07-2017, 22:10
I'm confused. The view from the plane was only posted 24 hours ago & yet he was at Wimbledon today:confused:
angiebabez
16-07-2017, 22:13
I'm confused. The view from the plane was only posted 24 hours ago & yet he was at Wimbledon today:confused:
Arent we all confused ;)
WimbledonWestie
16-07-2017, 23:54
What on earth is he doing with his kit bag??? Does that boy never take a telling :laugh: rest andy!!!!
Probably(hopefully) emptying his locker.
Speedy Hawk
17-07-2017, 10:07
Maybe some you remember me and some others wondering why Berdych wearing trainers with Nole face on them in match against Roger. Anyway I found out why google search. Berdych say other shoes don't fit well for him and Nole trainers they fit him well and doesn't hurt his feet.
So there is now a petition to the AELTC to rename the Centre Court at Wimbledon after Fed. Please no no no.
If the Centre Court is to be renamed it should be the Andy Murray Court. :angry:
I've seen many Wimbledon finals including those played by the greats Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Pete Sampras and Goran Ivanisevic. Yesterday's final was the most disappointing I've ever seen.
themass15
17-07-2017, 11:13
I don't think that will happen!
Small victories. :p
http://i66.tinypic.com/2yxnij8.png
The peak for the 2013 final was 17.1m.
themass15
17-07-2017, 11:50
What a difference. It was also reported in the Times yesterday that debentures which had been going for £20k earlier in the week went down to £4K when Jo and Andy were knocked out.
lovetennis
17-07-2017, 12:01
Can't see them renaming Centre Court after anyone, Fed or Andy. It's just not the way AELTC do things. They didn't call it Pete Sampras Court after he won his 7th title and nobody thought that would ever be beaten. I do expect Andy will get a bronze bust or statue like the other British winners, but not before he retires
themass15
17-07-2017, 12:20
Wimbledon has never followed what the other Slams do.
What a difference. It was also reported in the Times yesterday that debentures which had been going for £20k earlier in the week went down to £4K when Jo and Andy were knocked out.
I genuinely think that people (apart from the rabid Federer fans that is), are bored with Federer. He has strutted on Centre Stage for far too long. Tennis needs some new blood.
Guerkins2
17-07-2017, 13:20
Let's just leave it as centre court. I'm sure there are plenty of places in Switzerland named after Federer
themass15
17-07-2017, 13:26
I genuinely think that people (apart from the rabid Federer fans that is), are bored with Federer. He has strutted on Centre Stage for far too long. Tennis needs some new blood.
I would like to see Sascha Zverev and Thiem step it up next year.
I would like to see Sascha Zverev and Thiem step it up next year.
The sooner Sascha and Dominic along with other promising next generation players step up to the plate and really make their mark the better it will be for tennis.
RosieBear
17-07-2017, 13:30
I genuinely think that people (apart from the rabid Federer fans that is), are bored with Federer. He has strutted on Centre Stage for far too long. Tennis needs some new blood.
I'm not a rabid Federer fan but I'm not bored of him. I want to see the best, not people getting the big prizes by default. It's down to the young players to step up but they have failed to do so. Regarding the young players others have mentioned I have high hopes for Dom, but Sascha is nowhere near (unsurprisingly as he's still a baby really). Fed has set the bar, and the new blood are not good enough.
WimbledonWestie
17-07-2017, 13:31
Let's just leave it as centre court. I'm sure there are plenty of places in Switzerland named after Federer
He's got a street in Germany- in Halle
Well, that's me back at work after 2 weeks off. Had an amazing time being there for the first 3 days and have really enjoyed a good break from work and uninterrupted tennis ... BUT it hasn't been the best Wimbledon I have to say. Yes, partly due to Andy going out earlier than we hoped, but also because none of the other top players reached the latter stages either. Most of my other faves went out early and there were lots of injuries and not that many blockbuster matches on the men's side. The women's tournament had more good matches but when given a choice, I usually watch the men unless there's a Brit involved, so I missed most of them!
The last men's final I remember being that unexciting was Hewitt v Nalbandian in ?2002. That is the only men's final I have seen live so I can sympathise with you lovetennis ;) We have been spoilt in recent years with so many cracking finals. As others have said though, however unexciting, it was the Wimbledon final and I would never miss it. Congrats to Fed, amazing achievement but that's enough now, don't get thinking you can beat Rafa's 10 FO titles with 10 of your own at Wimby! :grrr: Even the mixed dubs final yesterday wasn't the best match, seeing as there had been some really good ones in earlier rounds. As others have said, probably not helped by the atmosphere as a lot of the crowd probably had split loyalties.
Crikey, I'm sounding like a right miserable, negative moaning minnie aren't I?! :laugh::laugh: It was still Wimbledon and I still loved it, just not a vintage year. Can't wait to do it all again next year though .... but in the mean time, a bit of a tennis break for me until the US Open warm up events next month.
themass15
17-07-2017, 14:31
Only 50 weeks to go
Speedy Hawk
17-07-2017, 15:05
US Open going be interesting with Andy, Roger, Rafa and Nole.
Can Andy get hip pain go away and play normal?
Can Roger keep his form going?
Can Rafa do better in US Open and get 2nd week?
Can Nole elbow recover in time and play normal?
goldfish
17-07-2017, 15:11
Love Wimbledon and still really enjoyed it this year despite Andy and Jo losing before the finals. Had a great day queueing on the first Friday, at times I was trying to follow 4 or 5 matches with Brits playing at the same time with TV, iPad, iPhone and radio, Heather had a great tournament, the mixed doubles was fun with some great matches, the women's tournament was intriguing, good men's doubles matches with special interest from Marcus & Jay, it barely rained and British interest was there at the very end with the mixed doubles final and 2 wheelchair doubles finals. Thankful for a bit of a rest now but already looking forward to next year. Finally - my 3 year old granddaughter has decided she likes tennis, apart from the clapping that was a bit too loud when she was trying to listen to Peppa Pig on the iPad.
Where were you when Federer won his 8th Wimbledon? Not watching the final it would seem. :sleepy: Yet more "disappointing" viewing figures which doesn't fit the GOAT narrative. :p TV tennis definitely needs new blood.
Austin Karp @AustinKarp
Federer fatigue? ESPN gets 1.1 overnight rating for Wimbledon final, new low for the network. 1.5 last year was previous low (Murray-Raonic)
lovetennis
17-07-2017, 17:29
Interesting that the viewing figures were down. Reflecting on it now people in the grounds didn't seem pumped up either before or after the match. I did think well even though Fed winning is a fairly foregone conclusion at least it's a historic final to win the 8th time, but it was pretty low key really. No buzz afterwards at all. I've said before that I know I am a tennis adrenaline addict having had lots of DC experience and previous exciting Wimby matches, but nobody seemed remotely bothered about the result. I was just looking forward to the mixed and seeing Jamie
I really felt for Marin yesterday. He must have felt so frustrated that he couldn't play his best tennis. We all know that he can play better tennis than that. Such a shame for him. Hope he's OK and will get over the disappointment quickly and move on to the American hard court season. He will have happy memories of New York so hopefully they will help him get over Wimbledon. :wimcry:
Hello everyone – hope all well? Been a while since I’ve posted.
Been a bit busy, but certainly have been keeping an eye on the tennis, even watching the odd match now and then.
It’s been a funny old tournament, hasn’t it! I think the phrase for the winner being ‘the last man standing’ is apt!
Congratulations to Roger. He was the best player of the fortnight, so deserved the title. I think his serve was broken just 4 times throughout the tournament? I know that the media is prone to hyperbole for any successful play – and I heard nonsense spouted about the Sistine Chapel at one point – but whenever I saw him play he was never far away from playing a jaw-dropping point. Can’t ask for much more than that from any player.
Commiserations to Marin. It’s a shame that his body wouldn’t allow him to perform at the best of his ability – but in a way, apart from Roger’s success, that was another story of the tournament.
I see a few folk have been keen to downplay Roger’s win in terms of who he played. I don’t see his draw as being much different to Andy’s on the way to winning Wimbledon last year. Worthy champions on both occasions.
Had Marin won, he’d no longer be a 1-slam wonder, be on 2 slam titles, just 1 behind Andy. Prefer to keep the slams amongst the big 4, personally rather than have others gain ground on Andy.
Not sure that low TV ratings have anything to do with Federer. What an odd theory, considering Roger’s final with Rafa in January brought record ratings. The key is the Wimbledon final didn’t feature Andy or Rafa on the other side of the net – nowt to do with Roger. Most folk thought it was a foregone conclusion, so didn't tune in – it’s about the contest. Fed kept his side of the bargain in offering a box office clash of the titans.
I can’t say that Roger taking a break should be that big a deal either. Most players who take a break come back ring-rusty and struggle. Also, if Andy took a break from clay courts, came back and won Wimbledon, then I doubt folk would be complaining. The rules are to enable players of a certain age to extend their careers, just as tournament restrictions are in place for younger players to protect them.
Was such a pity about Andy's Injury. Had Andy been healthy the draw would have been a peach for him – no Rafa, who was looking ominous - I healthy Andy would beat Sam and Marin, for sure - he probably would have reached the final and then who knows what?
I think physical health has been a key facet of the tournament. Andy, Novak, Marin, etc, etc. Last year Roger was not in great nick physically, struggled against Marin, lost to Milos – and look at the difference this year - beat both of them without dropping a set. Andy hadn’t had a heavy schedule in early 2016 – parental leave, some early losses – so was also relatively fresh going to SW19, and won.
Where does this leave Andy? Thinking he needs to concentrate on getting back to full health as he was this time last year. The number 1 ranking was nice only to add to his credentials as a fully paid up big-4 member (Davis Cup title another example). He’s now been there, done that - anther one off the list.
He could do what Rog and Rafa have done and concentrate on getting fit and healthy first. Once that’s achieved, the results will then take care of themselves. Rog & Rafa are proof of that.
If Andy were to miss rest of season, then win 2 slams next year, then surely that’d be a price worth paying? Not saying absolutely that this is the thing to do but I’d rather he missed some tournaments rather than carry an injury and struggle through – and avoid carry it forward into next year. I’m sure he’ll have a good think and figure out what’s best.
WimbledonWestie
18-07-2017, 21:37
Agree with all you say- and nice to have you back.
RosieBear
18-07-2017, 21:45
Ditto.:thumbup:
In 2012 Andy broke down in tears after being defeated by Fed.
In 2017 it was Marin Cilic who broke down in tears of frustration.
Andy followed this defeat by beating Fed for the Olympic gold medal and in 2013 won the Wimbledon title.
Marin should get encouragement from this and come back even stronger next year and win the title.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/07/17/winners-do-cry-marin-cilics-tears-came-far-early/
themass15
19-07-2017, 20:17
I hope not, I would like Andy to win it again!
So would I. I was just musing. :laugh: I'd really love Andy to win Wimbledon three times or even more - it'd be fantastic. :shades:
lovetennis
22-07-2017, 11:23
I have added some photos from the Men's & Mixed Doubles Finals to my Flickr site, posted in the Thanks for Memories section
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2964-Lovetennis-Wimbledon-2017-Mixed-Doubles-and-Men-s-Final-photos
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