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Holy crap! Wimbledon part deux for real!!! Very excited for the final, I wouldn't count Murray out unless he loses the first set (although if he can get his head together he might still recover from it)
For the crowd and everyone other than the top, yeah, definitely! I do enjoy 3 setters more every now and then. If you look at it from the sport and competition view, basically it's something you have to adapt to, and the guys that can do this are the best at it and on top this way
Sax Russel
Banned
Djokovic played poorly at the crucial points. Federer-Murray it is. Can Murray stand another finale defeat?
I think the Murray that played today would wipe the floor with the Federer that played today, but we'll see if Murray can keep that level and if Fed can step it up. Final will be exciting.
Rain_on_me
Neo Member
Yo, Canada is afraid, and too cheap of hiring a real tennis commentator, so they hire some random fuck, which is why I have to get to up early to stream the match live and watch it in some language I don't understand (Italian) but its still better than watching TSN.
Have you ever watched the Rogers Cup final when he does the commentary? Its brutal.
I didn't realize points were given out in the Olympics, I thought that was only for tournaments..my bad
Djokovic needs to start believing in himself again; I'm sorry but Murray is not of the same calibre, however these days it seems like when Djokovic needs to make that push and is unable to (at break point) he just gives up.
I just hope he (Djokovic) is able to find his mental strength and focus before the US Open.
Sharapova better hope Serena serves very poorly. Otherwise, we'll get a repeat of what happened today.
Agreed, it's high time to make it 2-9.
I was cheering for Fed in the Wimbledon final, but now I want Murray to finally win something besides Asian tournaments. Fed is already heralded as the greatest, he won't be harmed by not winning an Olympic gold.
Felt so so lucky to have seen those two men's singles matches. The first one was epic just for sheer doggedness and the second just for the fervour amongst the fans.
I'll go through my photos in the morning, I'm absolutely knackered.
Oh and there's a reason why babes in arms aren't allowed in to show courts people! It was absurd the amount of noise the players had to put up with. Plus the Serbian who shouted out whilst Murray was serving towards the end of the match was sitting on my row. He soon shut up when everyone around him booed and hissed (and when a guy in a suit came and spoke to him 5 mintues later - can't believe he had an Olympic pass! - the nerve!)
I'll go through my photos in the morning, I'm absolutely knackered.
Oh and there's a reason why babes in arms aren't allowed in to show courts people! It was absurd the amount of noise the players had to put up with. Plus the Serbian who shouted out whilst Murray was serving towards the end of the match was sitting on my row. He soon shut up when everyone around him booed and hissed (and when a guy in a suit came and spoke to him 5 mintues later - can't believe he had an Olympic pass! - the nerve!)
perfectchaos007
Member
Masha is going to get thrashed by Serena as usual. I have a strange feeling that this is Murray's time. He'll beat Fed in 3
I hope Murray wins.
AdventureRacing
Member
I don't think that has anything to do with why there is more upsets in womens tennis and i much prefer 5 set matches so no thanks.
Serena is going to destroy Sharapova.
Also, if Murray doesn't win, he might as well retire. If you can't win with the entire country behind you; cheering for every error your opponent makes; against an opponent that you had a positive H2H against, then well....I don't know what to tell you.
Also, when Djokovic arrives in the U.S., I'm going to slap him.
Also, if Murray doesn't win, he might as well retire. If you can't win with the entire country behind you; cheering for every error your opponent makes; against an opponent that you had a positive H2H against, then well....I don't know what to tell you.
Also, when Djokovic arrives in the U.S., I'm going to slap him.
IISANDERII
Member
Isn't the finale best of 5? Or are you predicting that Murphy wins in straight sets?
perfectchaos007
Member
Oh that's right. Well then Murray in 4
IISANDERII
Member
The Rogers Cup is a million times worse because the analyst dude, the one who is supposed to know his stuff, is Peter Burwash I think. He is fucking garbage I'm sorry to say. He gets his knowledge directly from his arse. I remember once he stated that Federer was amazing considering his height of 5'8" or 5'9" and there are a steady stream of facepalms any time he's sitting in the booth.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
I hope Serena absolutely demolishes and abuses Maria. Absolutely disgusting that Maria is still playing under the Russian flag.
Brah, don't be startin that shit nonsense about Maria's nationality. I thought you were a good poster
Peter Bodo is a hack.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Brah, don't be startin that shit nonsense about Maria's nationality. I thought you were a good poster
Peter Bodo is a hack.
I'm not a nationalistic brah though, sometimes you just gotta respect what made you.
perfectchaos007
Member
Lol he consufed Ferrer with Federer. Rookie mistake.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Murray finally hitting his forehand. He does have the tendency to go back to playing defense/passive. Lendl's influence might finally be coming through.
Sax Russel
Banned
So speaking of the Rogers Cup, Federer's pulled out of that now.
Edit: And I bet a contributing factor was that even if he gets silver and Djokovic gets bronze + wins Rogers again, Fed will still be ranked 1 for now.
Edit: And I bet a contributing factor was that even if he gets silver and Djokovic gets bronze + wins Rogers again, Fed will still be ranked 1 for now.
IISANDERII
Member
That would be hilarious because he said it during a Federer match. I wouldn't be surprised if he does have a long term confusion between Federer and Ferrer, but the man on court that day was 6'1".
17 time Grand Slam singles champion
Just when you thought nothing could be more embarrassing than this year's AO final, Sharapova managed to one herself up.
Magicpaint
Member
Congrats to Serena; she is making a mockery of the WTA. :lol
What is embarrassing is your ignorance. Venus is not even anywhere near top 20.
Diprosalic
Banned
career golden slam.
perfectchaos007
Member
Haha venus nailed petrova at the net to get to set point
wow! just heard about the murray federer rematch. That is sooo awesome. I can't wait. Does anyone know what time its happening. I set my dvr to record but its going to record 12 hours...
I have a bad feeling for fed since the whole country is against him but this will be awesome if he can do it. I want murray to win, just not against the fed.
and wtf is up with djokavic the past few tourneys.
and fuck serena. <3 sharapova.
I have a bad feeling for fed since the whole country is against him but this will be awesome if he can do it. I want murray to win, just not against the fed.
and wtf is up with djokavic the past few tourneys.
and fuck serena. <3 sharapova.
Lone_Prodigy
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WTA is such a joke. If Serena isn't healthy, then it's a revolving door of winners and Slam-less number 1's.
I'm not a fan of Serena's attitude, but she's an incredible player even at 30.
I'm not a fan of Serena's attitude, but she's an incredible player even at 30.
Wafflecakes
Member
I think it's after the doubles final
The singles final will be very interesting. Personally I think Murray playing the two mixed matches on Saturday was a mistake. Not for physical reasons, more about the possibility to calm down, to analyze and to prepare for the next opponent. Federer was able to do that and it may be an advantage. Yes, he was playing a very intensive match, but he won and because Switzerland has now a Gold medal already there's not that much pressure anymore.
I could be wrong of course.
perfectchaos007
Member
I have a friend who's going to the Murray Federer final tomorrow. He bought the tickets a couple weeks ago for a couple hundred pounds. He could sell it for 10x that amount but he's not going to. He wants to see Murray
All 3 medalists are this years slam winners. Joke indeed.
It is possible to admire Serena without thrashing the WTA.
The person I'm rooting for the most tomorrow is Laura Robson, she's so cool.
http://i55.************/34hdvkk.gif <-tiny pic instead of stars
I'm rooting for Murray in both matches. And Laura is a good player once she doesn't need to worry about covering the court so much in doubles.
That's just sad. So bitter.
Two sets. Win both to win. If a set is won each then a Champions Tiebreak takes place - first to 10 (by two clear points as per usual).
It should be mentioned that the Men's Final tomorrow will be best of 5 sets, not 3, as it has been in the rest of the competition thusfar.