LEGENDS IN LONDON 2011 - Champions Tour Masters at the Royal Albert Hall, 30/11-4/12.

[Sallydaisy]

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AEGON Masters Tennis
Royal Albert Hall, London,
ATP link: http://www.atpchampionstour.com/london.html
Main Website: http://www.aegonmasterstennis.com/
Surface: Indoor hard court
Ball:

The Legends are in London - and give a chance to follow some live tennis whilst most of the main tour players (DC Finalists excepted) are having a well earned break before 2012.
"The season-ending AEGON Masters Tennis is one of the jewels in the crown of the ATP Champions Tour. Held at the Royal Albert Hall since the Tour’s inception in 1998, the event is also the ATP Champions tour’s longest-running tournament."

PLAYER LISTS
LEGENDS
John McEnroe
Pat Cash
Henri Leconte
Richard Krajicek (replaces Ivan Lendl)
ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR
Tim Henman
Goran Ivanisevic
Thomas Enqvist
Mark Philippoussis
Younes El Aynaoui
Fabrice Santoro (replaces Greg Rusedski)

The Format – NEW for 2011
2011 brings a brand new format:

1 Legends Field - 4-man
1 ATP Champions Tour Field – 6-man
1 Doubles Field – exhibition matches

The Schedule

Wednesday 30 November Afternoon: 3 matches (13:00 – 17:00):
ATP Champions Tour match – Thomas Enqvist v Goran Ivanisevic
Doubles exhibition match
Legends match – Pat Cash v Richard Krajicek
Wednesday 30 November Evening: 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
ATP Champions Tour match – Younes El Aynaoui v Tim Henman
Doubles exhibition match

Thursday 1 December Afternoon: 4 matches (12:00 – 17:00):
Allplay Challenge (12:00-12:45) – Tim Lovejoy, Lorraine Kelly, Denise Lewis, Jamie Theakston
ATP Champions Tour match – Thomas Enqvist v Mark Philippoussis
Doubles exhibition match
Legends match – Henri Leconte v Richard Krajicek
Thursday 1 December Evening: 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
Legends match – Pat Cash v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match

Friday 2 December Afternoon (live on ITV4): 3 matches (13:00 – 17:00):
ATP Champions Tour match – Younes El Aynaoui v Fabrice Santoro
Doubles exhibition match
Legends match – Pat Cash v Henri Leconte
Friday 2 December Evening (live on ITV4): 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
Legends match – Richard Krajicek v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match

Saturday 3 December Afternoon (live on ITV4):3 matches (13:00 – 17:00):
ATP Champions Tour match – Goran Ivanisevic v Mark Philippoussis
Legends match – Henri Leconte v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match
Saturday 3 December Evening (live on ITV4): 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
ATP Champions Tour match – Tim Henman v Fabrice Santoro
Doubles exhibition match

Sunday afternoon (12:00 – 14:45) (live on ITV4):
Legends singles final and doubles exhibition match
Sunday Evening (17:00 – 19:45) - (live on ITV4):
ATP Champions Tour singles final and doubles exhibition match

*All timings may be subject to change and are dependant on the length of play. The Management reserves the right to alter the Order of Play at any time.

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[Sallydaisy]

:sad:
I have to work on Saturday night and will probably miss the Henman v Santoro match.
Gutted as I loved watching both those guys play and it's the one time I'd have been glued to the TV.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a few interesting matchups and at least there is coverage at the weekend! I used to attend the event regularly but unfortunately difficult to fit in it along with WTF!

[Jan]

looking forward to this!

[Helen40]

Really looking forward to this, I was in stitches watching Bahrami last year.

[RoastLamb]

I heard that Richard K. is in the running for the ATP Chief job. I know he runs Rotterdam and does it very well so I hope he gets it.

[lynne]

Very much looking forward to this:thumbup:

[MurrayAOne]

Really looking forward to this, I was in stitches watching Bahrami last year.

He's brilliant! We're very lucky here as he comes to Liverpool every year with the legends. Has done one of his famous pic poses for me! Loved it.

[Sallydaisy]

Just realised that I can watch the channel that is ITV4+1 so I might be able to see some of Tim/Fabrice's match on Saturday.
:)

[supergran]

Love this event and love so many players!!!

[Speedy Hawk]

I hope it on TV!

Hmm it not on BBC this year! :(

[Alis]

Such a pity that it's the same weekend as the Davis Cup final.

[hfwardhouse]

I hope it on TV!

Hmm it not on BBC this year! :(

It's on ITV4 Sam!

[Speedy Hawk]

It's on ITV4 Sam!

It not on my TV. ITV4 show football. :(

[Hawkeye]

It's not on tonight Sam, it's on at the weekend!

[JAMES4578]

It not on my TV. ITV4 show football. :(

It's only on from Friday Sam.

[Speedy Hawk]

It's not on tonight Sam, it's on at the weekend!

Ah Lol! :facepalm: Phew.

[Helen40]

He's brilliant! We're very lucky here as he comes to Liverpool every year with the legends. Has done one of his famous pic poses for me! Loved it.

When's he in Liverpool, I'd love to go see him.

[Helen40]

Ah Lol! :facepalm: Phew.
It's on sky Sorts 3/4 apparently today /tomorrow.

[Speedy Hawk]

It's on sky Sorts 3/4 apparently today /tomorrow.

Aww shame I don't have that. I be happy just see 1 match Tim Henman at weekend cos I missed seeing him play.

[davech]

Thanks for all the details, Sally! I'd forgotten it was on this week. :oops:

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks for all the details, Sally! I'd forgotten it was on this week. :oops:
I'm hoping to watch some of the matches tomorrow in between work and a friend calling round.
+ I now realise I should be able to watch Henman v Santoro on Saturday night as well as Merlin.
:)

[JAMES4578]

Apparently a great match betweem Cash and McEnroe but Pat took it 7-5, 7-6 (12-10) In the breaker alone there were 5 challenges!

[Sallydaisy]

Here's a reminder of the matches being played today.

I've just checked the ITV4 schedule and it looks as though they're only showing the Friday evening session and not the daytime one as originally advertised on the website!! Very cross 'cos I was looking forward to an afternoon of Santoro/Leconte/Bahrami ...
:grrr:

But if you're lucky enough to have ITV4 there's some good entertainment in store this evening!.

Friday 2 December Afternoon: 3 matches (13:00 – 17:00):
ATP Champions Tour match – Younes El Aynaoui v Fabrice Santoro
Legends match - Pat Cash v Henri Leconte
Doubles exhibition match – Bahrami/Enqvist v McNamara/Pernfors

Friday 2 December Evening: 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
Live on ITV4
Legends match – Richard Krajicek v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match – Bates/Henman v Cash/Philippoussis

N.B. According to their Schedules ITV4 are deffo showing both sessions on Saturday and have coverage from 4.30pm on Sunday. The Aegon site is showing ITV4 'live' on the Sunday morning session 12-2.45 and again 5.30-7.45pm so we'll see .....

[-J-]

Here's a reminder of the matches being played today.

I've just checked the ITV4 schedule and it looks as though they're only showing the Friday evening session and not the daytime one as originally advertised on the website!! Very cross 'cos I was looking forward to an afternoon of Santoro/Leconte/Bahrami ...
:grrr:

But if you're lucky enough to have ITV4 there's some good entertainment in store this evening!.

Friday 2 December Afternoon: 3 matches (13:00 – 17:00):
ATP Champions Tour match – Younes El Aynaoui v Fabrice Santoro
Legends match - Pat Cash v Henri Leconte
Doubles exhibition match – Bahrami/Enqvist v McNamara/Pernfors

Friday 2 December Evening: 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
Live on ITV4
Legends match – Richard Krajicek v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match – Bates/Henman v Cash/Philippoussis

N.B. According to their Schedules ITV4 are deffo showing both sessions on Saturday and have coverage from 4.30pm on Sunday. The Aegon site is showing ITV4 'live' on the Sunday morning session 12-2.45 and again 5.30-7.45pm so we'll see .....if not try here,it has All uk freesat stations http://www.tvcatchup.com/ (http://www.tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=5)
excellent quality and just 30 secs registration

[Sallydaisy]

Oooh thanks J, might give that a try!!!
:thumbup:

[lynne]

if not try here,it has All uk freesat stations http://www.tvcatchup.com/ (http://www.tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=5)
excellent quality and just 30 secs registration


:thanks:very much J, comes in handy when son is watching footy!!!:thumbup:PS...you're right...good quality:thumbup:......only downfall ......Annabel Croft:surrender:

[Sallydaisy]

Can't quite believe I'm watching doubles on TV.
OK it's Cash/Poussis v Henman/Bates at the RAH but even so ........ it's doubles!!!
And very very entertaining!
Must dash.

[Sallydaisy]

if not try here,it has All uk freesat stations http://www.tvcatchup.com/ (http://www.tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=5)
excellent quality and just 30 secs registration

J, that link is just brilliant.
:worship:

For anyone not aware it means you can watch gazillions of TV satellite channels on your PC.
Excellent quality!

OOP FOR SATURDAY - just brilliant and all on ITV4 which you can all watch by following J's link if you don't have freesat or freeview.

Today MarkP was hitting 130mph serves .....
Apparently McEnroe and Leconte have 'history' so their match might be volatile!!!

Saturday 3 December Afternoon: 3 matches (13:00 – 17:00):
Live on ITV4
ATP Champions Tour match – Goran Ivanisevic v Mark Philippoussis
Legends match – Henri Leconte v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match – Bahrami/Castle v El Aynaoui/Pernfors

Saturday 3 December Evening: 2 matches (19:30 – 22:30):
Live on ITV4
ATP Champions Tour match – Tim Henman v Fabrice Santoro
Doubles exhibition match – Bahrami/Enqvist v Bates/McNamara

[lynne]

Looks like a good day's tennis in store......thanks Sally!!!:thumbup:........Yes that link is great even for the two granddaughters....CBeebies.....no arguments...heaven!!!!!:thumbup:

[karanga]

Well done Tim and Jeremy beating the Aussies in a great match. Great to see Tim and Jeremy playing so well. :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Such an entertaining match this afternoon between Philippoussis (who won despite Goran giving him a box to stand on to serve Aces!) and Ivanisevic. Goran has lost none of his crowd pleasing skills. Shame I've got to go out at 4pm because I could watch these guys play all day!!!

[MurrayAOne]

Pernfors on next. I saw a brilliant match at Calderstones between him and McEnore. It was dead serious!! Mac won pf course!!! Loved it.

[Linda]

Bahrami is so funny! Just watching a bit whilst waiting for the DC match to start. Pity they're both on at the same time.

[JAMES4578]

yes have been enjoying this match, pity about the clash! Mark beat Goran 7-6, 6-2 and there were even some fun moments in that match, though Ivaniesvic was carrying an injury.

[lynne]

Brilliant afternoon's tennis entertainment, would love to go there just might treat myself next year!!!:thumbup:


Fabrice Santoro to look forward to!!!:wave:

[-J-]

brilliant afternoon's tennis entertainment, would love to go there just might treat myself next year!!!:thumbup:


fabrice santoro to look forward to!!!:wave:abh ;) :)

[Linda]

I should have stuck with Bahrami, Feli and Fer were absolutely dire :rolleyes:

[Linda]

Just flicked from PC to TV and found Henman v Santoro! They are playing great! Going straight back to TV now, see you later!

[Speedy Hawk]

Missed doubles but watching Tim Henman vs Santoro. Some funny moments and nice shots! LOADS of volleys which you don't see much anymore. Nice to see.

[JAMES4578]

Yes, really enjoying this and Tim now has mps, come on and he takes it 6-4, 6-4!

[Speedy Hawk]

Yay Tim wins!! Good fun.

[hfwardhouse]

Saw most of Tim's match and all of the exhibition doubles tonight - fabulous stuff from Bahrami as always - they were hilarious!

[Sallydaisy]

McEnroe beats Cash.
:trophy:

Great tournament except for BouncyCastle and Croftcake.

[Speedy Hawk]

Who at final 5pm?

Edit: Never mind, found out now.

[Sallydaisy]

Sunday Afternoon (12:00 – 14:45):
Live on ITV4
Legends singles final and doubles exhibition match

Legends Final – Pat Cash v John McEnroe
Doubles exhibition match - Bahrami/Castle v McNamara/Santoro

Sunday Evening (17:00 – 19:45):
Live on ITV4
ATP Champions Tour singles final and doubles exhibition match

ATP Champions Tour Final - Thomas Enqvist v Tim Henman
Doubles exhibition match – Pernfors/Philippoussis v Bates/Leconte

[Speedy Hawk]

Doubles are warming up now. Looking forward to see Bahrami play! He so funny!

[Sallydaisy]

Bahrami on one side of the net and Santoro on the other - some fantastic play between those 2 already!
Loving this event.

[Speedy Hawk]

Bahrami on one side of the net and Santoro on the other - some fantastic play between those 2 already!
Loving this event.

Hahaha Bahrami pretend do smash and instead did backhand volley at last sec!

[Sallydaisy]

Bahrami has commandeered a mobile camera and sent in the cameraman to play instead .......
:rolling:

[Speedy Hawk]

Loving it! Bahrami took camera from camera man and force camera man play tennis, when give camera back he kick camera man at bum cos camera man lost 2 points!

[Sallydaisy]

Loving it! Bahrami took camera from camera man and force camera man play tennis, when give camera back he kick camera man at bum cos camera man lost 2 points!
Missed that - was watching Rafa break Delp's serve in Seville.

[Sallydaisy]

Bouncy looks rough today and Bahrami is making him run for all the lobs .....
:big grin:

[Speedy Hawk]

Now Bahrami cheating with net! Pull down for his team mate and pull it up against other team.

[JAMES4578]

It was good to see McEnroe winning though a pity Cash was struggling a bit physically as would have liked it to have been a tighter contest. Have seen Bahrami in action quite a few times, always a few antics!

[Speedy Hawk]

Santoro messing about too!

[davech]

Ah, that doubles match was fantastic! :worship:

[Sallydaisy]

Henman takes the first set 6'3.
:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Yes dare I say it Tim looking good right now as Enquist seems to be faltering somwhat, though he did have a few bps early on.

[traveller7]

Well done Tim first title in London!

[JAMES4578]

yes great stuff, though the second became a bit nerve wracking at some points! Well done Tim:cheer::cheer:

[Speedy Hawk]

Well done Tim!! Title in London!

[JAMES4578]

Annoyingly they stopped transmitting in the middle of the final doubles match!

[-J-]

Good omen for the french open:grrr:

[patmoren]

Well done Tim a great win.

[Speedy Hawk]

Good omen for the french open:grrr:

Post in wrong thread maybe?

[-J-]

post in wrong thread maybe?nope

[Speedy Hawk]

So what this thread got do with French Open then?

[-J-]

Well itv are the new broadcasterd for the french open
as james put this
annoyingly they stopped transmitting in the middle of the final doubles match!
not a very good sign that they will do a good job on the french

[Jan]

really? that sounds like bad news - but ley's wait and see how they do.
brilliant from Tim - still love watching him play :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully they'll extend the coverage at the French if there's a big match going on!

[karanga]

Congratulations to Tim - fantastic to see him playing well and the happiness on his face lifting the trophy. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

[jeannie13]

Well done Tim.:thumbup: