Wimbledon 2008

[djf]

It's shaping up to be one of the best championships in year with the 1.5 potential winners from recent years increased to a realistic 3 along with a lot of the second tier players really upping their game so far this year.

 

My head says Federer will still have to much in a close final against Nadal but my heart says Djokovic just to shake it up even further. He put in a good showing against Nadal last week and is certainly due a result.

 

For Andy Murray I reckon a quarter final exit against Nadal seems a certainty and i've put ?20 on that. Shouldn't have to much to phase him until that point.

 

In the womans it's even more open but i'll back Ivanovic to shut up her doubters.

[RockyBalboa]

It's shaping up to be one of the best championships in year with the 1.5 potential winners from recent years increased to a realistic 3 along with a lot of the second tier players really upping their game so far this year.

 

My head says Federer will still have to much in a close final against Nadal but my heart says Djokovic just to shake it up even further. He put in a good showing against Nadal last week and is certainly due a result.

 

For Andy Murray I reckon a quarter final exit against Nadal seems a certainty and i've put ?20 on that. Shouldn't have to much to phase him until that point.

 

In the womans it's even more open but i'll back Ivanovic to shut up her doubters.

 

I really hope Fed gets knocked out early doors to make it more exciting.

 

Have the final week off work too.

[Gavsy Van Gaverson]

I really hope Fed gets knocked out early doors to make it more exciting.

 

Have the final week off work too.

 

I actually think it will be more exciting if he get to the semi finals at least. Him versus Djokovic would be a cracker.

 

I also think there could be a few surprises this year with Roddick, Ancic and Murray all looking to go far, although the Quarter Finals for Murray would be a good achievement.

[Pete Seeger]

I hope Murray falls at the first hurdle. Not because he's a hobo but because he's an arrogant pleb.

[RockyBalboa]

I actually think it will be more exciting if he get to the semi finals at least. Him versus Djokovic would be a cracker.

 

I also think there could be a few surprises this year with Roddick, Ancic and Murray all looking to go far, although the Quarter Finals for Murray would be a good achievement.

 

True, I love Djorko my fave player by miles.

 

Yeah, Murray will need a miracle to beat Nadal.

[Gavsy Van Gaverson]

I hope Murray falls at the first hurdle. Not because he's a hobo but because he's an arrogant pleb.

 

Arrogant in the fact he always praises the players he is playing, and is well liked on the tennis circuit.

 

I'm sure you know best though

 

I like how he plays tennis. I couldn't care what he is like personality wise.

[RockyBalboa]

Arrogant in the fact he always praises the players he is playing, and is well liked on the tennis circuit.

 

I'm sure you know best though

 

I like how he plays tennis. I couldn't care what he is like personality wise.

 

 

Murray is anything but arrogant.

[Pete Seeger]

Arrogant in the fact he always praises the players he is playing, and is well liked on the tennis circuit.

 

I'm sure you know best though

 

I like how he plays tennis. I couldn't care what he is like personality wise.

 

I couldn't care less how he plays tennis. I live a couple of miles down the road from Dunblane and trust me he doesn't win any popularity contests up here.

[flecktimus]

It's shaping up to be one of the best championships in year with the 1.5 potential winners from recent years increased to a realistic 3 along with a lot of the second tier players really upping their game so far this year.

 

My head says Federer will still have to much in a close final against Nadal but my heart says Djokovic just to shake it up even further. He put in a good showing against Nadal last week and is certainly due a result.

 

For Andy Murray I reckon a quarter final exit against Nadal seems a certainty and i've put ?20 on that. Shouldn't have to much to phase him until that point.

 

In the womans it's even more open but i'll back Ivanovic to shut up her doubters.

 

Worst 2 weeks of the year.

 

Every Fecking year all they talk about is why GB cant produce a champion.

 

I'll tell you reason why, the game is crap and no one wants to get involved.

 

Rant Over

[RockyBalboa]

Worst 2 weeks of the year.

 

Every Fecking year all they talk about is why GB cant produce a champion.

 

I'll tell you reason why, the game is crap and no one wants to get involved.

 

Rant Over

 

The worst weeks of the year is every time the Ashes are on.

[Pete Seeger]

Worst 2 weeks of the year.

 

Every Fecking year all they talk about is why GB cant produce a champion.

 

I'll tell you reason why, the game is crap and no one wants to get involved.

 

Rant Over

 

Good point well made.

[flecktimus]

The worst weeks of the year is every time the Ashes are on.

 

You what. Love the ashes

 

Go to Trent Bridge, get absolutely pished,watch all the fighting and the cricket.

 

Dont get that kind of entertainment on Henman Hill. Another pimms :107years:

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[Coco]

When is Ivanovic playing?

[H.A.N.S]

When is Ivanovic playing?

 

Today 15:10

[Coco]

Today 15:10

 

[shaun.lawson]

Mens: Nadal

 

Womens: Sharapova (though I'd like it to be Jankovic)

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Yes just minutes away from the first of my 11 matches

[Professor.Arturo]

Decided to watch paint dry for the next 2 weeks, far more exciting!

[The Merse]

When is Ivanovic playing?

 

[martinb]

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[Say What Again]

It's shaping up to be one of the best championships in year with the 1.5 potential winners from recent years increased to a realistic 3

 

Who's in the 1 and half winners? Who is this half a person with the skills to win Wimbers?

 

 

As for the rest of the thread, I've heard it all now. Somebody posted here saying tennis is crap but loves cricket!

[flecktimus]

Who's in the 1 and half winners? Who is this half a person with the skills to win Wimbers?

 

 

As for the rest of the thread, I've heard it all now. Somebody posted here saying tennis is crap but loves cricket!

 

Have you ever been to a test match or Wimbledon?

[Say What Again]

Have you ever been to a test match or Wimbledon?

 

No.

 

Your point?

[flecktimus]

No.

 

Your point?

 

I have, ones crap and ones brilliant IMO

[Darren]

Anyone that thinks Andy Roddick will bring anything to the Championship is mistaken. He's mince.

[Say What Again]

I have, ones crap and ones brilliant IMO

 

I've seen both on TV. Ones watchable the others dire IMO.

[Gavsy Van Gaverson]

Anyone that thinks Andy Roddick will bring anything to the Championship is mistaken. He's mince.

 

Yes, you must be mince to have won a grand slam and to have lost in 3 grand slam finals (only losing to Roger Federer in them)

 

You're talking mince.

[the voice from above]

Yes, you must be mince to have won a grand slam and to have lost in 3 grand slam finals (only losing to Roger Federer in them)

 

You're talking mince.

 

No he's not.

 

His main point was that Roddick has no hope and he's right. Mince may not be the best word as he'll beat most, but he's very limited.

 

Tennis has evolved past him and he'll need to serve at around 95% first serves to have any chance against the top three. They're just too good for him IMO.

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OUCH!

[Gavsy Van Gaverson]

No he's not.

 

His main point was that Roddick has no hope and he's right. Mince may not be the best word as he'll beat most, but he's very limited.

 

Tennis has evolved past him and he'll need to serve at around 95% first serves to have any chance against the top three. They're just too good for him IMO.

 

I think he'll more than likely get to the Quarters, which is not mince.

 

I know he is a limited player (great serve, half decent forehand) but you can't argue with the success that he has had.

 

I don't think (and didn't say) for a second that he is good enough to beat the Top 3.

 

He is definitely in the 2nd tier of players alongside Murray, Ancic, Gasquet etc - which I mentioned in a previous post.

[the voice from above]

I think he'll more than likely get to the Quarters, which is not mince.

 

I know he is a limited player (great serve, half decent forehand) but you can't argue with the success that he has had.

 

I don't think (and didn't say) for a second that he is good enough to beat the Top 3.

 

He is definitely in the 2nd tier of players alongside Murray, Ancic, Gasquet etc - which I mentioned in a previous post.

 

we agree basically. . poor choice of words by op.

 

the difference between roddick and murray, ancic, gasquet etc is that they could, on their day, beat the top three. roddick couldn't imo.

 

my solitary 1 pound wimbledon bet is gasquet each way at 50/1.