Wimbledon

Vidicious · 24th June 2008, 13:08

I hope Roddick comes in and fucks everyone over and wins.

It wont happen though.

Sam#1 · 24th June 2008, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Vidicious

I hope Roddick comes in and fucks everyone over and wins.

It wont happen though.

Agreed, on both accounts.

Problem is, he just doesn't have the game to beat the likes of Nadal, Federer and Djokvic.

crappycraperson · 24th June 2008, 13:20

Problem is he is shit.

Sam#1 · 24th June 2008, 13:22

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

Problem is he is shit.

I wouldn't call a Grand Slam winner and former World Number 1 'shit'.

Vidicious · 24th June 2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

Problem is he is shit.

Problem is you know nothing about tennis if you think Roddick is shit.

Sam#1 · 24th June 2008, 13:25

Cavaday playing well.

2-1 up, serving for 3-1 leading 30 -0

Vidicious · 24th June 2008, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Agreed, on both accounts.

Problem is, he just doesn't have the game to beat the likes of Nadal, Federer and Djokvic.

True, his serve can only bring him so far. Mentally, those 3 are superior aswell, i saw Roddicks QF against Gasquet last year and he pretty much gave up with a set to go. Doesnt have Connors in his corner this year either, but I reckon he'll make semis.

Sam#1 · 24th June 2008, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Vidicious

True, his serve can only bring him so far. Mentally, those 3 are superior aswell, i saw Roddicks QF against Gasquet last year and he pretty much gave up with a set to go. Doesnt have Connors in his corner this year either, but I reckon he'll make semis.

He'll certainly make Quarters and Semi's, he just doesn't have enough to make finals and win them. Like you say, mentally he isn't as strong as the best.

brophs · 24th June 2008, 13:38

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Cavaday playing well.

2-1 up, serving for 3-1 leading 30 -0

Aye she's not doing too badly, although she's just been broken back, that'll hurt her.

Also(and I'm not having a go/taking the piss here) is it just me, or does she look quite unfit, or is her outfit just quite unflattering. She's looks quite stocky as tennis players go.

crappycraperson · 24th June 2008, 13:38

It's a travesty that he ever got to win a grandslam. His game is the ugliest of any top Tennis player I have seen. Can't understand how anyone who likes to watch Tennis, can like his play.

brophs · 24th June 2008, 13:44

Anyone who wins a grand slam deserves it, IMHO. Roddick had a good chance of becoming a very good player, but he never really continued to develop his game as he should, and as was mentioned above, he is not strong enough mentally. Most of his coaches have found the same thing-he will go back to serving big, and running around to play on his forehand when he is in trouble. It seems like no amount of coaching can knock him out of this.

B9 from YNWA · 24th June 2008, 13:56

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

It's a travesty that he ever got to win a grandslam. His game is the ugliest of any top Tennis player I have seen. Can't understand how anyone who likes to watch Tennis, can like his play.

I love watching a great server. Roddick vs. Ivanisevic in 2001 was one of the most entertaining games I've watched. Goran was better to watch though.

Ronaldo No.9 · 24th June 2008, 14:28

The problem that Roddick has now is that no one is afraid of his serve anymore, thats why he brought in Connors to try and change his game abit. Didnt work though. But I always expect him to be a threat whenever the grass season comes around.

Utd heap · 24th June 2008, 14:39

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Originally Posted by FranklyVulgar

I want Murray to win it, i think he will get to the semis though and lose to whoever it is, Nadal i guess.

Might stick some money on that happening.

Murray would meet Nadal in the Quarter...

Nearco · 24th June 2008, 16:33

How is Davydenko number 4 in the world. I suspect it`s winning lots of crappy second tier tournaments. For a top player to get knocked out in the third round of the French and not even bother to take in a grass event prior to Wimbledon (especially in contrast to the schedule Nadal undertook) is a disgrace imo. I`d take ranking points of the bald fecker.

Ivor Ballokov · 24th June 2008, 17:21

McEnroe ribbing Henman just then was funny.

2red4U · 24th June 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Vidicious

I hope Roddick comes in and fucks everyone over and wins.

It wont happen though.

seconded

McLovin · 24th June 2008, 19:37

Murray's missus is really fit

KeyserSoze · 24th June 2008, 19:49

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Murray's missus is really fit

She cant be with him for anything more than the money and attention

Decent start by Murray though, lets hope he does not get injured.

Vidicious · 24th June 2008, 19:55

Davydenko out in round 1. How this fella is number 4 in the world is beyond me.

Ruben · 24th June 2008, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Vidicious

Davydenko out in round 1. How this fella is number 4 in the world is beyond me.

By fixing matches I believe.

brophs · 25th June 2008, 00:21

Well done Andy Murray. Good performance against a player who is, by all accounts, a nuisance. Murray showed a lot of focus and discipline, and hopefully he can carry that on. That being said, he has to become more ruthless. On a few points today he just lashed at it because he was leading 40-0 or something like that. You won't see any of the other top players doing that. Those things won't hurt you against the likes of Santoro, but they will when you come up against the Federer's and Nadal's of the game.

Also, Henman and McEnroe are the new Brady and Giles of commentary and analysis, brilliant banter going on, Tiger Tim may even have edged it.

soulblight3r · 25th June 2008, 06:01

I never thought there would be a day I saw women wearing raincoats and tuxedos while playing tennis in the bright sunshine

Ronaldo No.9 · 25th June 2008, 13:54

Djokovic vs Safin on now...

Safin wins first set 6-4.

ILBB15 · 25th June 2008, 13:55

Why is Djokovic always a slow starter in every grand slam?

Ronaldo No.9 · 25th June 2008, 13:58

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Originally Posted by ILBB15

Why is Djokovic always a slow starter in every grand slam?

To be fair though to Safin, if he's in the right mental state then he's a threat to anyone including Federer.

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 14:00

Bloody hell, both my tips are in trouble.

brophs · 25th June 2008, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo No.9

To be fair though to Safin, if he's in the right mental state then he's a threat to anyone including Federer.

True. Most commentators would class Safin as one of the most naturally talented players in the world, but he's very suspect mentally, he'd probably be in that top group of players if he could get his head right.

Wonder Pigeon · 25th June 2008, 14:07

Never mind all that, hows Sharapova doing?

Cornell · 25th June 2008, 14:09

Marat Safin took part in the greatest game of tennis i've ever watched.

I hope he wins.

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 14:12

Ah bollox!

Ivanovic loses the first set on a tie-break.

KeyserSoze · 25th June 2008, 14:16

Ivanovic watch is in danger of ending already

24th June 2008, 13:08	#81 (permalink)
Vidicious Flop Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Desailly is a God. Posts: 1,608	I hope Roddick comes in and fucks everyone over and wins. It wont happen though.

24th June 2008, 13:20	#83 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,206	Problem is he is shit.

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Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leroy Lita Posts: 13,220	Cavaday playing well. 2-1 up, serving for 3-1 leading 30 -0

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,206	It's a travesty that he ever got to win a grandslam. His game is the ugliest of any top Tennis player I have seen. Can't understand how anyone who likes to watch Tennis, can like his play.

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brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 3,924	Anyone who wins a grand slam deserves it, IMHO. Roddick had a good chance of becoming a very good player, but he never really continued to develop his game as he should, and as was mentioned above, he is not strong enough mentally. Most of his coaches have found the same thing-he will go back to serving big, and running around to play on his forehand when he is in trouble. It seems like no amount of coaching can knock him out of this.

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Ronaldo No.9 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: To be the man, you have to beat the man and I am the man Posts: 2,523	The problem that Roddick has now is that no one is afraid of his serve anymore, thats why he brought in Connors to try and change his game abit. Didnt work though. But I always expect him to be a threat whenever the grass season comes around.

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Nearco youth team player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Preston Posts: 1,338	How is Davydenko number 4 in the world. I suspect it`s winning lots of crappy second tier tournaments. For a top player to get knocked out in the third round of the French and not even bother to take in a grass event prior to Wimbledon (especially in contrast to the schedule Nadal undertook) is a disgrace imo. I`d take ranking points of the bald fecker.

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Ivor Ballokov Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: old south wales Posts: 3,126	McEnroe ribbing Henman just then was funny.

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Vidicious Flop Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Desailly is a God. Posts: 1,608	Davydenko out in round 1. How this fella is number 4 in the world is beyond me.

25th June 2008, 00:21	#102 (permalink)
brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 3,924	Well done Andy Murray. Good performance against a player who is, by all accounts, a nuisance. Murray showed a lot of focus and discipline, and hopefully he can carry that on. That being said, he has to become more ruthless. On a few points today he just lashed at it because he was leading 40-0 or something like that. You won't see any of the other top players doing that. Those things won't hurt you against the likes of Santoro, but they will when you come up against the Federer's and Nadal's of the game. Also, Henman and McEnroe are the new Brady and Giles of commentary and analysis, brilliant banter going on, Tiger Tim may even have edged it.

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soulblight3r Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: 1966 was a great year for English football...Eric was born.. Posts: 2,339	I never thought there would be a day I saw women wearing raincoats and tuxedos while playing tennis in the bright sunshine

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Ronaldo No.9 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: To be the man, you have to beat the man and I am the man Posts: 2,523	Djokovic vs Safin on now... Safin wins first set 6-4.

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Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leroy Lita Posts: 13,220	Ah bollox! Ivanovic loses the first set on a tie-break.

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