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A thread for discussing tickets for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals 2012
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patmoren
08-02-2012, 20:22
Bought all my tickets and booked hotel on 1st February, so I am all sorted. Going each afternoon, both semis and final as I did in 2010. Managed to see each player that way.
Still swithering, bringing it forward 2 weeks makes attending much more awkward for me.
Oh to be retired! I got the official government letter today telling me that my retirement age has gone up to 66. Friends only 5 years older than me were able to retire at 60. :crying:
RoastLamb
08-02-2012, 22:38
I'm hoping to come over the pond for this. Just waiting for my husband to find a new job. Fingers crossed.
Sallydaisy
08-02-2012, 23:08
Oh to be retired! I got the official government letter today telling me that my retirement age has gone up to 66. Friends only 5 years older than me were able to retire at 60. :crying:
Yeah, I got one of those too. I now retire at 64 and 3/4.
There must be an Adrian Mole type of story in there somewhere ...
I'm hoping to come over the pond for this. Just waiting for my husband to find a new job. Fingers crossed.
Awesome! Hope you can make it over!
:thumbup:
RoastLamb
09-02-2012, 02:09
People don't have to retire at all over here. One of my former colleagues who is the office manager at HarperCollins is 72 and still works there and loves it. She has no intention to retire.
themass15
09-02-2012, 10:01
Hi Guys, Got the tickets I wanted too and, more importantly, the seats! I have got some afternoons, some evenings, first semi-final on the Sunday and final. Now got to hope Andy is fit and makes it!!!!
Speedy Hawk
15-02-2012, 21:44
I got tickets too. I am amazed how much CHEAPER get tickets if your Barclays customer. I just move to Barclays. Before had to pay over £200 for full day 2 tickets and now it only £92.50 full day 2 tickets. Big difference.
March the 8th is the start of the official pre-sale.
March the 8th is the start of the official pre-sale.
.... if there's any decent tickets left for us. At least I can wait and see if I get anything in wimby ballot (fingers crossed for the post when I get home from work)
I was too late :crying:
No I wasn't - the site didn't work properly for me. Went back and it DOES work but can't see the discount that Speedy's referred to even though I've been with Barclays since the Ark and have been staff there too!
Speedy Hawk
20-02-2012, 20:49
Price was level 4, I can't afford buy lower down for 2 tickets but still big savings for level 4 before to level 4 I got this year. Amazed.
Price was level 4, I can't afford buy lower down for 2 tickets but still big savings for level 4 before to level 4 I got this year. Amazed.
I was looking at level 4 too but they were just as expensive as last year. I didn't go through the whole process - we're thinking of just doing the semis this year which I see are on Sunday and not Monday! Did you have to go to the payment page before you were given the discount, Speedy?
I thought the semis were on Saturday :confused: and the final on Sunday
Sallydaisy
21-02-2012, 13:15
I thought the semis were on Saturday :confused: and the final on Sunday
There isn't a week's break between the Paris Masters and the WTF so the latter are starting on Monday 5th November with the Semi's on Sunday 11th and Finals on Monday 12th. See link.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Finals/2012/Tickets/Tickets.aspx
This is all to do with shortening the tour year and giving players extra time off ......
I thought the semis were on Saturday :confused: and the final on Sunday
So did I and it was lucky I couldn't make the site work to start with or I'd have automatically gone for Sat/Sun thinking it was like last year! Not even sure what made me notice in the end. Still haven't booked. Mr P is umming and arhing about whether or not to come to some or all the ones I'd like to go to. Toying with just doing the semis and going to the theatre on the Sat night and then home Monday to watch the final on tv. Decisions, decisions......
themass15
22-02-2012, 10:36
Hi Guys, the Barclays presale lasts until 8th March and then tickets will go on sale to general public. Still lots of tickets left except for semis and final. Got my tickets early, all in the 2nd row so well chuffed, makes up for the disappointment of not having any Wimbledon tickets this year.
Oh heck!! Not many tickets left for the semis? Drat and double drat! And the so called advanced sale hasn't even started!! It's a farce. Think I'm going to have to get a barclays account for next year - when do they go on sale for barclays customers?
themass15
22-02-2012, 13:58
Hi Caro, It changes each year. This year was 1st Feb. I haven't got a Barclays bank account only a Barclaycard.
Oh heck!! Not many tickets left for the semis? Drat and double drat! And the so called advanced sale hasn't even started!! It's a farce. Think I'm going to have to get a barclays account for next year - when do they go on sale for barclays customers?
The Barclays presale is on now and there's not a whole lot on there BUT they don't offer all the tickets in pre-sales and from experience they don't always offer the best either. They can be quite cunning IMHO and offer seats that may be less popular and people think that's all there is so they buy them! I think some peeps on here would tell you they've got great seats outside the pre-sale periods.
I'm thinking not to go to this after all now that I'm going to Wimbledon.........can't have it all unfortunately.
Amazingly, the resale sites are awash with tickets already. :rolleyes:
lankster2003
22-02-2012, 22:06
Don't think I'm going to make it this year. I'm having extra costs this year and when comparing the tournament to DC and Wimby, it is lowest on my priorities so there we go. Am thinking of going to Nottingham though - free tennis, yes please!!!!!!
The final being on a Monday has swung it for me, I'm giving it a miss.
supergran
23-02-2012, 15:03
Oh heck!! Not many tickets left for the semis? Drat and double drat! And the so called advanced sale hasn't even started!! It's a farce. Think I'm going to have to get a barclays account for next year - when do they go on sale for barclays customers?I received an e-mail as a Baclays customer ages ago. Some time in January I think.
Speedy Hawk
23-02-2012, 15:16
I was looking at level 4 too but they were just as expensive as last year. I didn't go through the whole process - we're thinking of just doing the semis this year which I see are on Sunday and not Monday! Did you have to go to the payment page before you were given the discount, Speedy?
Last year I wasn't Barclays Customer and had to wait general sale, less tickets options cos prices end up cost more. Now much more ticket options so I can pick cheap ones!
Hi ya
I'm going to both sessions on the Monday, I have never been before so I'm well excited, I think of got quite good seats too :)
hfwardhouse
10-03-2012, 11:09
Just a teensy bit excited ..... just booked tickets for Saturday 10th for the 3 of us for the afternoon session :excited: :excited: :excited:
JAMES4578
10-03-2012, 12:20
Just a teensy bit excited ..... just booked tickets for Saturday 10th for the 3 of us for the afternoon session :excited: :excited: :excited: Fabulous Jane, sure you'll have a fabulous time! Well done to everyone else with tickets too! I've booked level 1 seats for the Tues-Thursday thus far.
hfwardhouse
10-03-2012, 12:47
We're in the front of the top tier! Scary but can't wait!!!
We're in the front of the top tier! Scary but can't wait!!!
You get a great view from up there, in fact Mr P and I prefer it.
Younger son is in the process of buying a house in London - don't want to jinx it (cue :cauldron:) but if it goes through I'd have somewhere to stay and may treat myself to tix. Mr P wouldn't need to come then so that would save money ;)
hfwardhouse
10-03-2012, 14:02
Have broken news to Minnie. She is :excited: too!
I bought myself lower level seats for the semis afternoon through the LTA pre-sale. There were none of them available when I checked for normal pre-sale. May get some for saturday in the future if there are any
I bet there will end up being better seats in general sale and I will end up kicking myself :p
I looked on the general pre-sale last week (ie non Barclays) and the seats for semis were right at the back for level 1. Too expensive to sit right at the back! A couple of years ago I got tickets nearer the time that had clearly just been released. Don't know what to do ......
themass15
12-03-2012, 18:57
Hi Caro,
Think they have probably been sold but people who have no intention of goings and have already put them on Viagogo. My cousin bought some on Viagogo last year for almost the same price as Ticketmaster. This was for one of the round robin sessions, it wouldn't probably happen for semis or the final.
I looked on the general pre-sale last week (ie non Barclays) and the seats for semis were right at the back for level 1. Too expensive to sit right at the back! A couple of years ago I got tickets nearer the time that had clearly just been released. Don't know what to do ......
I got row N block 105. I am hoping it's not too far back. Didn't want to risk not getting any tickets. Only time will tell if it's the wrong or right decision
hfwardhouse
12-03-2012, 19:35
I got row N block 105. I am hoping it's not too far back. Didn't want to risk not getting any tickets. Only time will tell if it's the wrong or right decision
If that's too far back then we're miles away - row A block 417!
Last year I didn't buy tickets as they were all too far back, and I kept holding out for more to come on sale (as I'd managed to get good seats previously by waiting) but none did. Finally I bought a ticket for the first Sunday evening, near the back of the lower level, just a day or two before (the OOP was already out so I knew who I was going to see). And actually I had a really good view.
As I've said many times before, providing you haven't got a problem with heights, the higher seats give a fantastic view - you can see all the lines clearly.
hfwardhouse
13-03-2012, 08:45
I've got mini binoculars which I might take with me .... just so I can see a few other things more clearly ;)
I agree Pabbers, the view is fine from "the gods". I just didn't feel very involved in the atmosphere.
Xe - row N will be good. We had row S the year before last and that was ok.
supergran
13-03-2012, 14:23
I couldn't sit very high up....I'm sure the view is fine but I would feel like I'm falling if I stood up.:lol:
JAMES4578
13-03-2012, 19:52
I couldn't sit very high up....I'm sure the view is fine but I would feel like I'm falling if I stood up.:lol:
Don't think I'd be too keen, would rather pay the extra!
hfwardhouse
13-03-2012, 19:55
That's ok James if you're only buying 1 ticket ;) .... 3 at that price would be a nightmare!
That's ok James if you're only buying 1 ticket ;) .... 3 at that price would be a nightmare!
Only upside is that Esther gets half price :)
hfwardhouse
16-03-2012, 22:58
True - don't tell her that though cos it's a pressie :rolling:
Elizabeth
21-03-2012, 18:53
I am going for the first 4 days - Upper level Row A for 3 days and Row K for fourth day. I have been in Row U previously and you have a good view from up there too so no matter where you are sitting you have a good view.
Hope you have a wonderful time Elizabeth. I am stil umming and arhing about whether to go or not.
Elizabeth
23-03-2012, 22:28
Caro, I had decided I was not going this year but then my friend said last week as it may only be in London for another year we might regret not going and so we are going. I then had to find an hotel (a lot of the better priced ones are fully booked) and just got the tickets on Tuesday this week. I just need to organise train tickets later on and am now looking forward to it.
WimbledonAce
08-04-2012, 20:09
Thought I better get my finger out and get my 02 tickets. Bit of a nightmare, my usual hotel is v booked and v expensive at the time.Also can't believe how many seats have gone already!
Gill and I had a chat over DC weekend and now there will be no more DC this year and we didn't get any Wimby tickets this year .... we decided to splash out and go to the WTF for 2 days.
We have booked Weds and Thurs level one for all sessions. Broke the bank but you only live once and it won't be in London forever. Can't wait! Uber excited :yahoo::yahoo:
Elizabeth
10-04-2012, 17:15
May see you there Caroline, I will be there on Weds and Thurs although will be in the upper tier.
themass15
10-04-2012, 17:27
I am there on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon in the lower tier where the players come in
Great stuff, a few of us there Weds and Thurs then. We should maybe arrange to meet for a drink after the afternoon session
WimbledonAce
22-04-2012, 19:44
Got mine and booked the hotel a couple of weeks ago. Going thursday evening and friday afternoon, should be good!
Does anyone know if these are going to be held in London in November 2013 or when the decision will be made if it's not certain??
Elizabeth
29-04-2012, 14:41
Should be in London in November 2013. Came to London for 5 years and this is the 4th year.
themass15
06-08-2012, 12:05
Getting very excited about these after yesterday. Also it will be my next chance (fingers crossed) to see Andy.
traveller7
06-08-2012, 15:47
I hope to go this year after not being able to go last year not sure what day to choose though
Two of the girls that I met in Monte Carlo and again in Madrid, bought tickets for every session except the final. Now they have to return to Spain on the Thursday due to work. So they have to sell their tickets for Thursday-Sunday.
patmoren
09-09-2012, 06:39
Looking forward to my week at the O2, Andy the icing on the cake. Staying at the Travellodge this time.
themass15
11-09-2012, 15:38
I have seven sessions at the 02 including the first semi-final and the final. Cannot wait to see the Olympic and US Open Champion again!!!!
greatunclebulgaria
15-09-2012, 19:20
Mum just booked Sunday lunch time session for herself and me delayed birthday treat for us both we are travelling down on the Saturday and staying at the Custom House Hotel would love to catch up with anyone in the area for a coffee
hfwardhouse
15-09-2012, 21:36
I will be in the area GUB. We have tix for saturday afternoon. Staying down till Tuesday!
patmoren
16-09-2012, 06:33
Great will hopefully be able to meet up.
I will be in the area GUB. We have tix for saturday afternoon. Staying down till Tuesday!
Ohhh it would be nice to try and catch up :-))
We are going to the first session on the Monday :)
I got Weds and Thurs evening because I want to go with my bestie from Journo school, but he has a proper job (unlike penniless writer me!)...
And we have both become experts at the late night last train game after the Olympics!
Me and Gill are going to both sessions on the Weds and Thurs so will see all 8 players and doubles teams. We will stay around the O2 in between session and would love to meet up with anyone who is around. Can't wait!
patmoren
20-09-2012, 14:01
If anyone wants to exchange phone numbers we could do via PM on the forum
scrapaddict
20-09-2012, 18:24
I am in for the afternoon of Tues so probably won't see Andy but will enjoy the tennis anyway
LC the fan
21-09-2012, 10:31
I'm there the first tuesday - both sessions - and wednesday afternoon so 75% chance of seeing Andy.
I did the same last year and was absolutely gutted when the announcement came on tuesday evening that he wasn't playing his scheduled wednesday pm match.
Just hope I catch him this year - I shall wear my Andy t-shirt with pride
Elizabeth
21-09-2012, 17:23
I will be there Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday both sessions each day. Would be nice to meet up with others during that time.
LC the fan
23-09-2012, 14:26
I just hope that O2 crowd remembers its manners and gives Andy a standing ovation when he first comes out on the court :clap: :cheer:
I will be there Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday both sessions each day. Would be nice to meet up with others during that time.
Gill and I there for both sessions Weds and Thurs. Have already arranged to meet up with patmoren. PM me your mobile number if you fancy meeting maybe for a meal in between sessions.
Still umming and arring about going. Will just have come back from hols on the Tuesday so can't go till Friday at the earliest because of work. Then off to Paris for a girlie weekend on 16 Nov. Think I may have to be satisfied with going to DC in April.
I want to buy tickets for the O2 Finals in Nov and desparately want to see Andy. D:help:oes anyone know the general format and when he is likely to be playing? I don't want to buy tickets for a day when the doubles are on.
Tks
Sallydaisy
26-09-2012, 09:24
I want to buy tickets for the O2 Finals in Nov and desparately want to see Andy.
:help:
Does anyone know the general format and when he is likely to be playing? I don't want to buy tickets for a day when the doubles are on.
Tks
Hello Alan - welcome to the forum!
:welcome:
The format for the ATP Tour Finals the same each day and includes a Doubles match and 2 Singles matches for each day and evening session. So, you won't be able to avoid the doubles (they're good fun to watch!) but they're usually played first on the day sessions so you could opt to arrive later if you didn't actually want to see any doubles play.
To guarantee seeing Andy play you'd probably need to get tickets for both day and evening sessions for 2 consecutive days e.g. Mon/Tue, Tue/Wed. At this stage no-one has a clue about the Order of Play but at the Round Robin stage he'll play alternate days - hence the need to cover your back by buying a load of tickets ...
You could always wait until the OOP comes out for the first day - that's what I did last year.
Hello Alan - welcome to the forum!
:welcome:
The format for the ATP Tour Finals the same each day and includes a Doubles match and 2 Singles matches for each day and evening session. So, you won't be able to avoid the doubles (they're good fun to watch!) but they're usually played first on the day sessions so you could opt to arrive later if you didn't actually want to see any doubles play.
To guarantee seeing Andy play you'd probably need to get tickets for both day and evening sessions for 2 consecutive days e.g. Mon/Tue, Tue/Wed. At this stage no-one has a clue about the Order of Play but at the Round Robin stage he'll play alternate days - hence the need to cover your back by buying a load of tickets ...
Hello Sallydaisy,
As you guessed, I am new to this and any other forum, so I hope I am replying correctly.
I thank you for your very informative answer and apologise for not replying sooner. If there is a Doubles match and 2 Singles matches for each day and evening session then I make that four singles matches each day, and if there are only eight players, surely that equals four matches, so I should see him. If I have misunderstood, then i think I will go for two sesions on one day and I should have a 50/50 chance of seeing him. Whoeever i see, it will be a joy to see them live.
Thanks to all others who gave suggestions.
Alan :clap:
Thanks to all for your advice. Balancing that against ticket cost, I've now purchased two tickets for each session on Tues 6th. I'm sure we'll enjoy whoever is on, but andy will be the icing on the cake, as he was at Wimbledon for Olympics.
Alan
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 00:14
Hello Sallydaisy,
As you guessed, I am new to this and any other forum, so I hope I am replying correctly.
I thank you for your very informative answer and apologise for not replying sooner. If there is a Doubles match and 2 Singles matches for each day and evening session then I make that four singles matches each day, and if there are only eight players, surely that equals four matches, so I should see him. If I have misunderstood, then i think I will go for two sesions on one day and I should have a 50/50 chance of seeing him. Whoeever i see, it will be a joy to see them live.
Thanks to all others who gave suggestions.
Alan :clap:
Hello Alan
Apologies because after reading your post I realise I gave incorrect information.
Each session is 1 doubles and 1 singles match.
The 8 players/teams are split into groups and play Round Robin format for the first 6 days.
Then Semi's and then Finals.
No guarantee it'll be the same this year but this was the schedule for 2011.
In fact, Group B started first in 2011 (on Sunday) with Group A (Andy's) on Monday i.e. Day 2.
Until there is OFFICIAL confirmation of the OOP this is the planned schedule BUT I am not sure which group plays first so Days 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 could be reversed.
Day 1: Group A to start???
Day 2: Group B on 2nd day???
Day 3: Group A winners play each other, Group A losers play each other
Day 4: Groub B winners play each other, Group B losers play each other
Day 5: Group A players play the player they haven't yet played in their group
Day 6: Group B players play the player they haven't yet played in their group
Day 7: Winner of Grp A plays the R/Up of Group B, Winner of Grp B plays the R/Up of Group A.
Day 8: Winners of the matches on Day 7 play.
Each Day session has 1 doubles and 1 singles match. Ditto night session.
Until the OOP is out it's impossible to know who will be on the day or night sessions or who they'll play.
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 00:16
Thanks to all for your advice. Balancing that against ticket cost, I've now purchased two tickets for each session on Tues 6th. I'm sure we'll enjoy whoever is on, but andy will be the icing on the cake, as he was at Wimbledon for Olympics.
Alan
Well done you! I hope you do get to see Andy play.
FYI (and anyone else) you can access most of the O2 without a ticket (only need that to get into the Arena itself). So, if you live in/around London you can just turn up and watch the players in practice on any of the 3 courts set aside in the public areas.
Just buy tickets to the final, then you'll see Andy ;)
Sallydaisy
29-09-2012, 22:59
Just buy tickets to the final, then you'll see Andy ;)
Have you ever sat through a Murraycoaster?????
:laugh:
I hope you're right though - and I'm sure it's what Andy wants especially since it's possibly the penultimate chance for him to win it on home soil. (not sure where it's headed from 2014 onwards).
Has anyone received their tickets yet? I still haven't and am slightly worried
Far too early based on past experience!
patmoren
07-10-2012, 11:16
They usually come about 2 weeks before.
Ah ok cool. Thanks. Am clearly suffering from memory loss as I had no idea when we got them in the past
WimbledonAce
10-10-2012, 14:23
I was also worrying so checked and said not yet despatched. Not long now though!
wriggles
14-10-2012, 09:42
Has anyone ever sat in level 4 before in the upper tiers? is it still pretty decent viewing? oh its so hard to know what to do as soon as OOP comes out i bet there will be no tickets and its so expensive getting 4 sessions, and i will kick myself if i pick the session andy isnt in!
Level 4 is quite a long way up, but still a good view. Certainly not as far from the action as the back row at the Olympic Stadium was!!
In previous years I've managed to get tickets for both sessions for a weekday without problems once we know which group is playing on which days, and hence which days Andy will be on, and hoping to do the same this year. It's more risky waiting until the OOP comes out and you know which session Andy's in, although I did manage that the first year.
LC the fan
14-10-2012, 15:37
I'm glad you've said that because I was getting concerned. I'm sure that in the last couple of years I've had them a month before.
Thanks for the reassurance
A great view from level 4 especially if you can get sat above the net. In saying that, last year I sneaked into level 2 quite easily...
hfwardhouse
15-10-2012, 14:26
I had an email today saying they'd arrive closer to the event .... but not saying when. I've to make contact with them 5 days before I leave to travel down if they've not arrived. It's so daft - I've got tickets for Minnie for Jessie J in March and I got to print those myself!
patmoren
15-10-2012, 15:00
I had that email too, but they usually arrive before the 5 days. What concerns me is that I have a ticket for the 12th which cost £110 and they are saying that the event finishes on 11th. I have sent them a message!!!
hfwardhouse
15-10-2012, 15:40
Gosh so it does say that - daft so and so's!
wriggles
15-10-2012, 20:16
A great view from level 4 especially if you can get sat above the net. In saying that, last year I sneaked into level 2 quite easily...
Thanks Sally. I got a bit overexcited and booked tier 1 anyway fingers toes arms eyes crossed andy plays monday..and if not ill still have a good old time!
An going to take the risk and attempt getting tickets last minute lol!
I've seen Roger every year. EVERY. YEAR.
Just going to one night this year rather than a whole day. The darkness inside the arena kills me after 8pm.
LC the fan
16-10-2012, 12:26
Has anyone ever sat in level 4 before in the upper tiers? is it still pretty decent viewing? oh its so hard to know what to do as soon as OOP comes out i bet there will be no tickets and its so expensive getting 4 sessions, and i will kick myself if i pick the session andy isnt in!
To be honest the seat at level 4 are still great - a fantastic all court view. If you can stand the height and descending the steps at the end - no problem. We had those the first year and thoroughly enjoyed every match. Now we go for the more expensive ones but dont worry if cost is a problem - those seats are fine and will probably be available up to the day before. I should move quickly, though, when you find out whether Andy starts Sun/tues or Mon/wed. Once people know when he is on tickets melt
Sallydaisy
17-10-2012, 09:21
Thought it'd be good to show a seating plan somewhere in this thread ........
http://media.ticketmaster.co.uk/tm/en-gb/tmimages/venue/maps/uk1/13743s_a.gif
PLEASE NOTE: There were lots of posts about tickets and going to the event in the Tournament thread so I've moved them all over here into the relevant place so we can do a chart to allow everyone to see who is going and on which days.
Hope some of the forumites are able to meet up!!!
It's a huge venue!
Has anyone received their tickets yet? I still haven't and am slightly worried
WAY too early - Ticketmaster say worry if they haven't arrived 5 days before.
At the moment have evening Weds and Thurs... waiting to hear if I have a chance to cover for tennis panorama news/be credentialled.
patmoren
17-10-2012, 10:55
Had confirmation from ticket master that the finals day is Monday 12th and not Sunday 11th as stated in their email.
themass15
17-10-2012, 12:04
I have tickets for Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, Friday (both sessions), Sunday afternoon and the final. As long as I see Andy I'll be happy.
I have tickets for Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, Friday (both sessions), Sunday afternoon and the final. As long as I see Andy I'll be happy.
Wow, lucky you!! That must have cost a small fortune! I'm there for both sessions Weds and Thurs and that nearly broke the bank! Mind you, we also have to pay for travel and hotel which adds to the cost but when we did it 2 years ago we had a great time and it was well worth it even though we didn't see any humdinger matches.
I'm sure you will see Andy with all those tickets .... hopefully he will be fit for the whole thing unlike last year.
As for the level 4 seats - we had those for one day 2 years ago and although the view was fine, the action seemed very far away and we felt the atmosphere was not as good because of that. Having said that, they are a cheaper option and I would rather sit there than miss out. We have pushed the boat out and gone for all level 1 seats this year though.
patmoren
17-10-2012, 21:33
I have block 106 for all but the final, haven't been on the ends before.
hfwardhouse
18-10-2012, 19:12
We're in block 417 in the front row on the afternoon of Sat 10th - can't wait - :excited:
hfwardhouse
19-10-2012, 16:15
:excited:
Got a text to say my tix are on their way ..... and an email .... well two emails actually ..... presumably to make me even more excited?! :excited:
patmoren
19-10-2012, 20:24
I haven't heard anything yet. Simon Ward on twitter said he had received his. Maybe the Barclays ones are later.
patmoren
22-10-2012, 10:26
Received my tickets today. Excitement building, all my workmen are planning to occupy my house while I am away. Hope they have strong bladders as the bathroom is being demolished. Expecting miracles when I return!
Don't know if our tickets have arrived. I must speak to Gill!
themass15
22-10-2012, 12:59
Mine haven't arrived yet, should alarm bells be ringing?
hfwardhouse
22-10-2012, 16:38
Nor have mine - they just said in the email they were on their way - delivery in next 5 days or so .... hope I'm here if they need signed for :eek:
JAMES4578
22-10-2012, 20:06
Got 1 ticket, more still to come!
scrapaddict
23-10-2012, 15:26
Have just won tickets for Monday evening with hospitality from Nissan. I have tickets for Tues afternoon so 50% chance of seeing Andy. If Fed opens and he is in Fed's group there is a chance for Mon evening as I think last year's wiiner (Fed) usually plays first session.
The comp is still open at https://www.facebook.com/NissanUK/app_337641396331021 if antone is interested
JAMES4578
23-10-2012, 18:12
Marvellous Scrapaddict, have a ball!
Sallydaisy
23-10-2012, 18:22
Have just won tickets for Monday evening with hospitality from Nissan. I have tickets for Tues afternoon so 50% chance of seeing Andy. If Fed opens and he is in Fed's group there is a chance for Mon evening as I think last year's wiiner (Fed) usually plays first session.
The comp is still open at https://www.facebook.com/NissanUK/app_337641396331021 if antone is interested
Wow! Lucky you - those will probably be pretty good seats.
I've moved your post (and 2 following ones over) so you're in the right thread.
Have just won tickets for Monday evening with hospitality from Nissan. I have tickets for Tues afternoon so 50% chance of seeing Andy. If Fed opens and he is in Fed's group there is a chance for Mon evening as I think last year's wiiner (Fed) usually plays first session.
The comp is still open at https://www.facebook.com/NissanUK/app_337641396331021 if antone is interested
Wow. Hope you have a great time Scrapaddict.
Have a fab time Scrapaddict.
themass15
24-10-2012, 11:13
Just got all my tickets - happy bunny now.
Our tickets have arrived and I have just booked our train - £26 return from Warwick, not bad! getting really excited now :boogie:
themass15
24-10-2012, 15:47
Hi Caro
Didn't realise you lived in Warwick. I'm up there this weekend to visit my sister.
hfwardhouse
24-10-2012, 17:21
Still no sign of my tickets :sad: that's the trouble with living so far away from London :rolleyes:
My tickets arrived today :yahoo: Now need to sort out train tickets....oddly it might cost only £10 extra (for the two of us) to go first class on the way up....which on a morning train might be nice :)
WimbledonAce
24-10-2012, 20:24
I got 1 lot of my tickets on saturday. The others havnt arrived yet though so getting a bit worried! You would think they would send them out all together.
Hi Caro. Didn't realise you lived in Warwick. I'm up there this weekend to visit my sister.
No I don't live in warwick but I'm not too far away and it's a good station as plenty of parking which my other options for stations to travel to London from don't have.
Hope your tickets arrive soon Jane and WimbledonAce
I have received my semis ticketets. Wish I had bought more now as many tickets now far back. Now that Nadal is out do you think some tickets will be returned? And if so would be it be ticketmaster or elsewhere?
Huge congratulations! Hope you have an amazing time! Doesn't that include a Masterclass with petch too?
I am trying to figure out what the location is for the current Nissan comp but I have no idea! There goes any chance I have! Guessed highlands. Yeah right!
Have just won tickets for Monday evening with hospitality from Nissan. I have tickets for Tues afternoon so 50% chance of seeing Andy. If Fed opens and he is in Fed's group there is a chance for Mon evening as I think last year's wiiner (Fed) usually plays first session.
The comp is still open at https://www.facebook.com/NissanUK/app_337641396331021 if antone is interested
hfwardhouse
28-10-2012, 09:53
My tickets have just arrived ... 9.30 on Sunday morning - delivered by a little man in a red car!!! Never mind - they're here!
:excited: :excited:
patmoren
28-10-2012, 10:33
My tickets have just arrived ... 9.30 on Sunday morning - delivered by a little man in a red car!!! Never mind - they're here!
:excited: :excited:
Well done Jane, worry over.
WimbledonAce
28-10-2012, 12:47
Forgot to say the rest of my tickets arrived Wednesday I think. Pretty much set now. Glad to see Del Po qualied :-)
supergran
31-10-2012, 00:03
Have tickets for Tuesday 6th afternoon. In Block 108 Row N. Probably won't see Andy, but can't complain as these tickets are complimentary.
themass15
31-10-2012, 12:37
You never know - if he gets far into Paris, he won't be playing on Monday. My first visit is Tuesday evening. Would love to see Andy. Off to Paris tomorrow for the day session so fingers crossed he beats Mathieu and is put on in the day!!!
You never know - if he gets far into Paris, he won't be playing on Monday. My first visit is Tuesday evening. Would love to see Andy. Off to Paris tomorrow for the day session so fingers crossed he beats Mathieu and is put on in the day!!!
I doubt how far Andy goes in Paris will make much difference as to when he plays at the ATP final. If Andy gets to the Paris final he could easily be playing someone who is going to be in the opposite ATP final group.
Have tickets for Tuesday 6th afternoon. In Block 108 Row N. Probably won't see Andy, but can't complain as these tickets are complimentary.
Have a fab time. Complimentary tickets eh? Can't be bad. Real shame we're not there at the same time though. It would have been great to meet up ...
Oh well, have to wait till DC I guess x
patmoren
31-10-2012, 22:07
Have tickets for Tuesday 6th afternoon. In Block 108 Row N. Probably won't see Andy, but can't complain as these tickets are complimentary.
Will look out for you, I am round about the same area.
supergran
01-11-2012, 14:09
Will look out for you, I am round about the same area.Great, hope to see you there then. Caro, sorry won't see you but definitely at the DC.
I wish they'd hurry up and announce the draw! My Mum, Dad & I want to continue the family tradition of going to Andy's opening round match at the WTF but my Dad needs to book the day off work and his firm are getting "antsy" as they want to know whether he wants Monday or Tuesday off!! At this rate I'll end up missing out on seeing Andy! :(
I have to say that having Paris and the WTF on back-to-back weeks doesn't seem to be working terribly well for anyone concerned - at least all the top seeds will be fresh!! :)
Take care... :)
supergran
02-11-2012, 00:21
Problem isn't it? Hope when we find out you can get the tickets and see Andy.:thumbup::thumbup:
JAMES4578
02-11-2012, 07:07
Just hope you will be fortunate Henfan!
Im going to the day and evening session on monday, I didn't realise how it worked so thought we would definitely get to see Andy, Im gonna be gutted if now :((((
Im going to the day and evening session on monday, I didn't realise how it worked so thought we would definitely get to see Andy, Im gonna be gutted if now :((((
You've got a 50/50 chance of seeing Andy - the first three years of this event it opened on a Sunday (6 days after the conclusion of Paris) and we gambled on them playing Andy on that day because of appealing to weekend crowds - there were groups of school kids there, etc. The first two years this theory worked, but on the third year they played Andy on the Monday - in retrospect they probably took this decision because of the injury he was carrying, to give him an extra recovery day...
The resolution of that was that we sold our Sunday tickets on eBay and combined that money to buy tickets to Andy's session on the Monday - for what ended up being the only match Andy played at the WTF last year. However, obviously with the quick turnaround between Paris and the WTF, nobody knows what's going on and so that's an option closed off. :(
My Dad's firm getting increasingly antsy - unless it gets announced today, there will probably be no Andy (or any live tennis at all) for me this year... :( :( :(
Take care... :)
Good luck Emma and henfan!
I have afternoon ticketa for Monday and Tuesday (can't do evening). Knowing my luck Andy will be an evening match!
pippadaisy
02-11-2012, 20:46
Would love to go see this , but not sure if I could cope with the size of the place
Last time I went to see a concert I had a panic attack
Will have to settle for the BBC coverage as i dont have sky sports phoey
Getting so excited now :)) We have never seen Andy Play before so we have everything crossed he will be playing on Monday :) Does anyone know about what type of cameras are allowed as my OH has sports lenses etc but don;t want to take them and get them confiscated !!
patmoren
03-11-2012, 09:32
One more day then off to the O2 until 13th November. Looking forward to a change of scenery from all the building work!!
Getting so excited now :)) We have never seen Andy Play before so we have everything crossed he will be playing on Monday :) Does anyone know about what type of cameras are allowed as my OH has sports lenses etc but don;t want to take them and get them confiscated !!
The rule is often no cameras with detachable lenses so that might be risky.
Andy will open the 2012 World Tour Finals on Monday Afternoon.
Andy vs Tomas Berdych 2pm, Djokovic v Tsonga 8pm
There is a doubles match before each singles match; details tbc once Paris is finalised.
YEESSSS!!! I guessed right. Thought Ferrer's Group would be Tuesday as he's still in Paris, and I got a ticket this morning for Monday afternoon, block 102 (opposite the umpire), albeit row Y. :yahoo:
Just got our tickets for Monday afternoon, thank God!! Will now be seeing Murray play for the fourth year in a row!! :yahoo: :yahoo:
Thanks so much Sallydaisy for the info in the other thread! :) :) :)
Take care... :)
hfwardhouse
03-11-2012, 15:50
Gonna be some happy peeps on here then if Andy's playing Monday afternoon! I on t'other hand will probably get Fed v Potty or something like that .... hey ho we'll see!
Yay! Andy on Monday....! :yahoo:
Yeah! I get to watch Andy on Monday afternoon! So excited!
JAMES4578
03-11-2012, 17:11
Just got our tickets for Monday afternoon, thank God!! Will now be seeing Murray play for the fourth year in a row!! :yahoo: :yahoo:
Thanks so much Sallydaisy for the info in the other thread! :) :) :)
Take care... :)
Glad it worked out for you, well done! Won't be there the opening match but shall see Andy on Wednesday!
Interesting that David Law and jonathan overand said that if Andy and Novak win their opening matches they will possibly play Wednesday afternoon because BBC is showing afternoon matches. Seems a bit weird as that is blockbuster match. Would probably mean Friday match would be evening match then
Maybe there is an agreement for the BBC to show Andy's matches. The BBC are not showing evening matches apart from the final.
They usually arrange it that the winners of the opening two group matches play each other in the next round robin IIRC.
Maybe there is an agreement for the BBC to show Andy's matches. The BBC are not showing evening matches apart from the final.
Traditionally though Andy has played one evening match... So how will they pull that off?
Would mean that if any reaches the semis h"@ play afternoon semi if BBC have their say
patmoren
04-11-2012, 10:21
All packed ready to go, taxi coming at 13.00. Can't wait!!
Sallydaisy
04-11-2012, 11:03
All packed ready to go, taxi coming at 13.00. Can't wait!!
Hope you have a wonderful time!!!
Say hello to as many forumites as you can (and twitterites too ......)
:thumbup:
Have a good time everyone who is going :)
JAMES4578
04-11-2012, 13:49
Have a great time Pat, great to be there for the whole week!
Hope you have a brilliant time Pat! (and anyone else who's going!)
themass15
04-11-2012, 17:03
Tickets now available at all sessons!
patmoren
04-11-2012, 17:38
Booked into the Travelodge and finally got my WiFi sorted. My taxi didn't arrive so had to ask my son for a lift, missed the train I was going on and had to wait for the next one.
Couldn't ring the taxi firm as information on PC which was all shut down. Hope the rest of the week is better.
Golden Lady
04-11-2012, 18:02
Have a wonderful time Pat. Hope the rest of the week runs much smoother for you :flowers:
Who else is coming tomorrow afternoon?
Who else is coming tomorrow afternoon?I'll be there! :thumbup: I'll PM you my number.
Who else is coming tomorrow afternoon?
I am :))))))
I'll be there! :thumbup: I'll PM you my number.
Thanks :) hopefully we can meet before or after the match... Maybe everyone should wear something Andy noticeable ;)
patmoren
05-11-2012, 08:15
I'll be there, already to go but a bit early yet. Will probably arrive about 10am only takes a few minutes travelling.
Getting excited now!! One more day at work then 2 days at the O2! Woo hoo :yahoo::yahoo:
Really hoping we get to see Andy v Nole on Weds. But just looking forward to being there and at least we will see all the players.
Also really hoping Ross and Colin get to play be the time we get there (.... sorry other dubs teams!)
patmoren
05-11-2012, 22:13
Met up with Elizabeth and friend, Zainab and friend, Jaysee, Lizzim and husband, Chris and friend, good day for get togethers from the forum. Zainab had a go as a ball kid!!! Mind you was trying to top Mark Petchey!
Sallydaisy
05-11-2012, 22:23
Met up with Elizabeth and friend, Zainab and friend, Jaysee, Lizzim and husband, Chris and friend, good day for get togethers from the forum. Zainab had a go as a ball kid!!! Mind you was trying to top Mark Petchey!
Wow, considering that place holds 15,000 people it's some going to have met up with 5 that you knew! Hope you enjoyed the day.
Caro - since Nole and Andy won their first matches they'll play each other on Wed.
Not yet sure if it will be the day or night session. Beeb showing the day session but more people would be able to watch at night (via other sources).
oop for Tuesday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=605
Wow, considering that place holds 15,000 people it's some going to have met up with 5 that you knew! Hope you enjoyed the day.
Caro - since Nole and Andy won their first matches they'll play each other on Wed.
Not yet sure if it will be the day or night session. Beeb showing the day session but more people would be able to watch at night (via other sources).
Yes it's confirmed as afternoon, would rather have had evening but just happy to be there. When I posted about hoping to see them play each other, the 1st matches hadn't been played.
Hope to meet up with anyone who is there tomorrow or Thurs. Have mobile numbers for patmoren and elizabeth
patmoren
06-11-2012, 16:56
Looking forward to seeing people tomorrow, didn't connect at all today. I usually arrive about 10am and have a hot chocolate in Starbucks first.
Piers Newbery @piersnewbery
Just arrived at the O2, some tickets still available for Murray v Djokovic at 1.45pm. It's on BBC TV/web/radio if not - http://bit.ly/Ww31Js
Its unbelievable that there are still tickets left for this match.
I've got too much work to do today to go again. However I did look on Ticketmaster yesterday out of interest, and the "best available" was up on level 4, row P
Piers Newbery @piersnewbery
Its unbelievable that there are still tickets left for this match.Not to me it isn't.
patmoren
07-11-2012, 19:02
Sent a text to Caro but they were on the train and not arriving until the singles. Didn't link up after the match but may have better luck tomorrow, didn't see anyone else, Monday was obviously a one off, shame.
Sallydaisy
08-11-2012, 14:31
Federer serving first and he's already broken Ferrer to lead 3-0.
:sad:
Earlier Paes/Stepanek beat Granollers/Lopez.
patmoren
08-11-2012, 19:00
Met up with Caro and Gemma today and we went for a meal after the first session, they were staying for the evening one. Had a great chat, all looking forward to DC in April.
patmoren
09-11-2012, 18:56
Early finish today as both matches were very quick, so had a Spag Bol at Garfunkles before heading back to the Travelodge. Hoping to meet up with Jane tomorrow before the tennis. going to Canary Wharf with my daughter after the tennis so won't have time then.
I really hope that I get to watch Andy in the afternoon semis tomorrow! Would also mean he gets more time to rest before the finals when he makes it ;)
patmoren
10-11-2012, 21:11
Met up with Jane, Esther and Stephen today before the tennis started, great to see them all again. At the O2 all day tomorrow, went out with my daughter this evening to the Cafe Rouge in Canary Wharf, very nice.
I really hope that I get to watch Andy in the afternoon semis tomorrow! Would also mean he gets more time to rest before the finals when he makes it ;)
Despite the wink I need a :cauldron:
Well, all over for another year. Already planning for next year!
Step 1 - open Barclays account
Step 2 - save lots of money!
Thinking of going to the last 4 group matches and the semis .... or maybe the semis and the final but like seeing all the players so the first option is probably best.
There were a few 'dead' matches this year though which is not so good. Have plenty of time to decide.
As Stephen said, we should book together .....
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