Boaby Ewing Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Shaping up to be quite a game. There's been some beautiful tennis played so far.* * I know dick all about tennis, but I'm enjoying this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 It would be great for Federer to win. Nadal is good but Federer plays nicer tennis. More finesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 It would be great for Federer to win. Nadal is good but Federer plays nicer tennis. More finesse. Yeah, I'm supporting him too (that's his chances fecked then ). Liking the fact he's not scared to approach the net, despite the ferocity of some of Nadal's returns. TBH, I've not actually watched many of Federer's matches before, as they're generally a foregone conclusion. But he looks like he's at the top of his game here. Might lump some cash on him winning three sets to one. Edit: Ended up lumping on Nadal to win three sets to two at ?5 to ?1 at Stanjames -- odds weren't worth it for any kind of Federer win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Yeah, I'm supporting him too (that's his chances fecked then ). Liking the fact he's not scared to approach the net, despite the ferocity of some of Nadal's returns. TBH, I've not actually watched many of Federer's matches before, as they're generally a foregone conclusion. But he looks like he's at the top of his game here. Might lump some cash on him winning three sets to one. Edit: Ended up lumping on Nadal to win three sets to two at ?5 to ?1 at Stanjames -- odds weren't worth it for any kind of Federer win. I think you might be making a nice wee profit. I think Nadal will edge it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nadal is running him ragged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nadal is running him ragged. It's like McEnroe v Bjorg all over again it has taken Nadal a while to get to grips with Federer but is now reading to take over the mantle just the same as McEnroe done with Bjorg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Some unbelievable tennis being played. No way back for Fed IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Some unbelievable tennis being played. No way back for Fed IMO. Or else Nadals knee starts acting up. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Some unbelievable tennis being played. No way back for Fed IMO. Could be a way back now with Nadal's injury.Been a weird game.Federer looked to be in control both sets but somehow he is 2 down.Wind at the bottom end of the court seems to be playing a major part in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Could be a way back now with Nadal's injury.Been a weird game.Federer looked to be in control both sets but somehow he is 2 down.Wind at the bottom end of the court seems to be playing a major part in the game. Totally fecked it up when he had the chance to breal Nadal and lead 5-4 in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Vamos Rafa! My prediction before the final started was 3-1 Nadal He is playing incredibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Federer has had so many break points but cannot even get into a rally on the points, 1 out of 14 won or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Don't listen to the commentators re: the rain. I'm about 5 miles from Wimbledon -- it got dark overhead here about 20 mins before it was mentioned by the commentators (at 4.30ish p.m.). No rain's fallen on my flat yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Another game Federer threw away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton Peck Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Has anyone got any idea why Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani are sitting in Federers family section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Great comeback from Federer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Bloomin' rain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Ha, my weather predictions are turning out to be as good as my tennis bets. Ach well, still a fiver up thanks to the hapless Hobos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Always a bonus, Dave....always a bonus! And while we're on that subject, isn't it nice to see the hobos keeping up their tradition to attending the "big" games dressed as seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If the rain continues will the rest be played tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Templeton Peck - they are Roger's friends. Rossdale apparently is a keen player and plays on some celebrity tennis circuit in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 back out now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Glad Federer won that 3rd set there cos this match is one you just don't want to end, superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 1 down 2 to go Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 It's fair to say i've never really understood how anyone could love watching tennis. Am i right in saying Federer's won Wimbledon 5 in a row? Or is that BS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 It's fair to say i've never really understood how anyone could love watching tennis. Am i right in saying Federer's won Wimbledon 5 in a row? Or is that BS? It's 5 in a row mate, and 65 matches without loss too, amazing record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 getting good now in the 4th set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 This game has been incredible!! Seriously, lost for words at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I could sit here and watch them play all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nadal is a bottle merchant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Immense. My money might be sitting with Nadal, but I still want Federer to win. Breathtaking stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.Speirs Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That`s why the fed express is no1, balls of steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 5th Set how am i supposed to get the house work done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 5th Set how am i supposed to get the house work done I just about did a Nadal / Spain double which would've got me 880 quid. I hope Nadal loses, simply because I dont want to regret that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Dover Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What a set-up ? Either way now it's been a classic and both men can walk off heads held high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 This match has been unbelievable My sister is refusing to sort dinner, so I think I might be starving tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What a set-up ?Either way now it's been a classic and both men can walk off heads held high Best final ever IMO. Well in my life time, and I've seen Becker V Edberg but there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 This match has been unbelievableMy sister is refusing to sort dinner, so I think I might be starving tonight! Hobo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nadal is a bottle merchant. i think the credit should go to federer for winning those two tie breaks whilst facing defeat in the face....nadal will still win this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hobo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 As far as finals go, this is the best ever for me! Disclaimer - I'm not old enough to remember Jimmy Connors, Ille Nastase and the likes so no smart comment Mr Pishpot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 As far as finals go, this is the best ever for me! Disclaimer - I'm not old enough to remember Jimmy Connors, Ille Nastase and the likes so no smart comment Mr Pishpot That is all a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Grrrr@the weather ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That is all a lie. You remember Rod Laver ya bam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 You remember Rod Laver ya bam I raise you Rod Laver, and give you Don Bradman (wrong sport I know ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Immense. My money might be sitting with Nadal, but I still want Federer to win. Breathtaking stuff. I think it says a lot about Federer that, despite dominating in recent years, people still want him to win. Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I raise you Rod Laver, and give you Don Bradman (wrong sport I know ) You remember Bradman? Crikey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I think it says a lot about Federer that, despite dominating in recent years, people still want him to win. Legend. After thinking Nadal and Spain would win, I really hope that Nadal doesn't. Thought Nadal would win. but decided against it, so want Federer to win. Sue Barker would get it though eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 After thinking Nadal and Spain would win, I really hope that Nadal doesn't. Thought Nadal would win. but decided against it, so want Federer to win. Sue Barker would get it though eh? Aye. Spitroast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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