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[killer_clank]

he really needs this rain delay. fair play to him though, he's conducted himself great so far. just needs to get some self belief back.

 

[brianjones]

I can't be the only person who is humming this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqbB8aPD1UU

only one previous owner

i miss that show

 

[Mastadon]

Why don't they close the damn roof?

Because it's an outdoor tournament and it's probably only a shower?

 

[Remyzero]

What?? I just installed mobile app and now rain delay...close the damn roof!

 

[helloresolven]

Why don't they close the damn roof?

Because its an outdoor tournament, so they'll try and keep it outdoors as much as possible... which is completely reasonable.

 

[Revoh]

This happens every single year, why they do not put a roof there is beyond me

 

[Speevy]

What?? I just installed mobile app and now rain delay...close the damn roof!

Now you can follow every roof closure on the go.

 

[mclem]

Current news: no roof. We'll see if that holds out.

 

[Willkiller]

Because it's an outdoor tournament and it's probably only a shower?

Correct

 

[Diprosalic]

This happens every single year, why they do not put a roof there is beyond me

they have one.

 

[zero_suit]

This happens every single year, why they do not put a roof there is beyond me

There is a roof...

 

[Cloudy]

usually not the one with the momentum. so murray.

Yeah but if it's gonna be a long match, maybe it helps the older guy to get a rest?

 

[Ghost]

This happens every single year, why they do not put a roof there is beyond me

...

 

[Wes]

This happens every single year, why they do not put a roof there is beyond me

It's an outdoor tournament so they start play with the roof open as much as possible.

 

[jett]

damn rain

 

[LTWheels]

It would not be Wimbledon without the rain.

 

[PS3GamerKyle]

DAMN YOU BRITISH RAIN. DAMN YOU

 

[Revoh]

I mean I know there is a roof but why don't they close it. Ok I read the above posts, I still think that's stupid

 

[bionic77]

They should just close the roof. This gets so annoying.

Do they not get weather forecasts in England? Close it beforehand if they know it will rain.

Plus Fed is a different player indoors.

 

[brianjones]

isnt it supposed to be summer fix ur country plz

 

[Speevy]

I mean I know there is a roof but why don't they close it. Ok I read the above posts, I still think that's stupid

Some players can win when the roof is open, and they start playing like crap when it closes.

 

[Speevy]

isnt it supposed to be summer fix ur country plz

People here in Georgia are literally melting in the streets.

 

[Wes]

They should just close the roof. This gets so annoying.

Do they not get weather forecasts in England? Close it beforehand if they know it will rain.

Plus Fed is a different player indoors.

Nope. Wimbledon is classed as an outdoor tournament. The roof is a last resort. They only start with the roof closed if it's raining at the time.

 

[Diprosalic]

there is a loot of things the wimbledon organization could do better. but only closing the roof if they really have to isn't one of them.

 

[Tea and Toast]

isnt it supposed to be summer fix ur country plz

It rains more during the summer. It's fantastic!

 

[Colocho]

At least they have a roof, IIRC at the US Open they just let it run and the tournament ends on wednesday.

 

[EdibleExplosives]

I'm just happy Murray managed to get to the final, I really didn't expect him to play so well during the first two sets. His confidence looks shot now though.

 

[BlindCommunication]

Roof is closing. Game, set and match Federer.

 

[SunhiLegend]

That was an awesome drop shot volley

 

[mclem]

Roof on!

Rules are strictly that if the roof is closed for a match, it cannot be reopened for the duration of that match.

 

[Diprosalic]

they'll close it now. going to take 40 minutes.

 

[Willkiller]

Roof is closing. Fed wins.

 

[PaulLFC]

Roof being closed

 

[killer_clank]

welp, roof closing.

federer in pole position now

 

[TrueBlue]

Very good match so far, feel that Murray was unfortunate to not win the second set, but that's why Federer is such a grest champion. Murray has done himself proud so far imo.

 

[PS3GamerKyle]

wooohoo!

roof closed, fed about to close it up

 

[Smellycat]

They are both great indoor players, so this should be interesting.

 

[navanman]

Fed best indoor player in the world. Going to suit him here except for the crowd being against him.

 

[GimMick]

Someone explains me how having the roof closed does give you an advantage. Is it only psychologic ?

 

[Cloudy]

Very good match so far, feel that Murray was unfortunate to not win the second set, but that's why Federer is such a grest champion. Murray has done himself proud so far imo.

Some would also say Fed was unfortunate to lose the first

 

[Speevy]

Which player on the ATP takes the biggest hit when switching from open to closed roof conditions?

 

[Cloudy]

Fed best indoor player in the world. Going to suit him here except for the crowd being against him.

Honestly I think that's part of his jittery play. When was the last time a crowd was totally against him?

 

[killer_clank]

Someone explains me how having the roof closed does give you an advantage. Is it only psychologic ?

federer likes to play dead on the lines, so if there's no wind it can help him hit them.

 

[Maleficence]

That was an awesome drop shot volley

That STILL looks in to me.

 

[bionic77]

Which player on the ATP takes the biggest hit when switching from open to closed roof conditions?

Nadal.

 

[BlindCommunication]

Someone explains me how having the roof closed does give you an advantage. Is it only psychologic ?

No wind to deal with, makes it much easier to serve and attack. Perfect conditions. It favours attack-minded players like Federer. Obviously Murray isn't half bad indoors either but it will certainly make things harder for him.

 

[GimMick]

federer likes to play dead on the lines, so if there's no wind it can help him hit them.

Totally forgot about the wind. Stupid of me...

 

[Timbuktu]

Honestly I think that's part of his jittery play. When was the last time a crowd was totally against him?

They weren't though. The crowd acknowledged his great shots and applauded when he won his set. Maybe for the first time he isn't the crowd favorite, but i think they're fair.

And yeah, i thought that lob was in.

 

[killer_clank]

That STILL looks in to me.

damn, it really does. sometimes the angles are deceiving on tv though.

 

[jett]

lol I love ESPN's use of generic butt rock for tennis, it's just like Virtua Tennis.