Wimbledon

TheRedPirate · 25th June 2008, 16:16

Godamn it.

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:16

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Originally Posted by bazalini

I know it doesn't matter sam. The women's game has gone to the dogs. I reckon Graf could come out of retirement and give these young ones a game. Capriati even as well

I'm still surprised, and disappointed, that Henin's retired. She was a joy to watch.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:17

This fecking game is holding up all the other one on Court 1. We could be here all night at this rate

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:18

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Originally Posted by bazalini

For 2 girls who only play the Majors and 4-6 other events you got to hand it to them.

Won everything already and still better at 60% in their tank then most of the others.

Well yes, they are remarkably talented. But if they really wanted, they could still be dominating, but they'd rather produce fashion lines and star in music videos, it seems.

Simply turning up for the Slams isn't really the attitude to have, no matter how talented you are.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:19

There see that fecking point Dechy won. Says everything about Ivanovic. Should have put that down the left and Dechy's backhand instead of farting about

KeyserSoze · 25th June 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

I'm still surprised, and disappointed, that Henin's retired. She was a joy to watch.

Thats the opposite side of the Williams sister coin which you was talking about earlier. Henin was so intense and focused on the sport that she chose to cut short her career and focus on other things. The Williams sisters see their other interests e.g business as a get away from the tour life, not that I agree with that approach.

ILBB15 · 25th June 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Anyone know what Ana says when she wins a big point? Must be Serbian I guess.

She says "hajde" which means "come on" in serbian.

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by brophs

but I wonder if some of the praise and attention comes from how she looks rather than plays.

Hmm, I'd imagine it helps.

But saying that, there aren't many, if any, players in the game at the moment, that hit the ball as sweetly, and time it as well, as Ivanovic does. But, as Baz says, she needs to improve her shot selection.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Simply turning up for the Slams isn't really the attitude to have, no matter how talented you are.

I wouldn't have them near me tbh, but they turn up, they have to be played against and they grind out the results

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

Thats the opposite side of the Williams sister coin which you was talking about earlier. Henin was so intense and focused on the sport that she chose to cut short her career and focus on other things. The Williams sisters see their other interests e.g business as a get away from the tour life, not that I agree with that approach.

Didn't she also suffer from burnout?

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Originally Posted by ILBB15

She says "hajde" which means "come on" in serbian.

Thanks.

It's cute.

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:25

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Originally Posted by bazalini

I wouldn't have them near me tbh, but they turn up, they have to be played against and they grind out the results

Very true, but that's their natural talent that's getting them through, just think how good they'd be if they actually out 100% in week in week out. Personally, I just don't agree with how they do it.

KeyserSoze · 25th June 2008, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Didn't she also suffer from burnout?

Yeah she did but thats the same as the sisters when they had the same focus and media attention on them from early. Maybe, they needed to take a step back from the sport to avoid that kind of thing, who knows.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Very true, but that's their natural talent that's getting them through, just think how good they'd be if they actually out 100% in week in week out. Personally, I just don't agree with how they do it.

It any of the sisters did a whole season they would be world No 1 and would be in with a good chance of the Grand Slam

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:28

3 fecking hours watching women's tennis - I am sure the Ivanavic fans are happy.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:30

here is a thing to do, watch Ivanovic and try and guess her shot before she does it. About 80% of the time you will get it right. Far too open, far too reliant on her forehand and a cross court back hand (which is probably the best shot she has)

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:31

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Originally Posted by bazalini

It any of the sisters did a whole season they would be world No 1 and would be in with a good chance of the Grand Slam

Exactly. And that's my point, if you have the talent, why not utilise it to the maximum potential, and be the best you can possibly be?

Maybe it's just me, I don't know, but I don't like to see wasted talent. I feel that if you are lucky enough to be so naturally talented, you owe it to use that talent to it's maximum, as they're are plenty of people that would give anything to be in that position.

ILBB15 · 25th June 2008, 16:34

35 forehand winners for Ivanovic.

Addict · 25th June 2008, 16:35

finally 3 mp's

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by bazalini

here is a thing to do, watch Ivanovic and try and guess her shot before she does it. About 80% of the time you will get it right. Far too open, far too reliant on her forehand and a cross court back hand (which is probably the best shot she has)

Her shot selection isn't what it could be. But that's something she can work on. She has the strokes in her locker, it's just about choosing when and where to use them.

Edit: Game, Set and Match Ana.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:36

Lucky -

KeyserSoze · 25th June 2008, 16:36

Ivanovic is through finally, not exactly impressive though.

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:40

Sam - If you get a chance look at A. Radwanska later on. Just turned 19, but naturally gifted and solid.

Better player then Ivanovic imo. Her 17 year old sister is playing S. Williams at present.

One for the long term future imo.

Now she will go out and lose in 2 probably after saying that

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:43

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Originally Posted by bazalini

Sam - If you get a chance look at A. Radwanska later on. Just turned 19, but naturally gifted and solid.

Better player then Ivanovic imo. Her 17 year old sister is playing S. Williams at present.

One for the long term future imo.

I'll certainly watch out for her.

What Court is she due to play on?

bazalini · 25th June 2008, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

I'll certainly watch out for her.

What Court is she due to play on?

Court 18, will probably be last match when euro's is on

Sam#1 · 25th June 2008, 16:51

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Originally Posted by bazalini

Court 18, will probably be last match when euro's is on

Cheers Baz. I'll try and catch it if I can.

Alex · 25th June 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by bazalini

For 2 girls who only play the Majors and 4-6 other events you got to hand it to them.

Won everything already and still better at 60% in their tank then most of the others.

They are beasts who power is only matched by Sharapova, if they can serve well and not have too many unforced errors most of the girls players will have trouble beating them

Name Changed · 25th June 2008, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

I'm still surprised, and disappointed, that Henin's retired. She was a joy to watch.

Me too. What a great player.

Name Changed · 25th June 2008, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

Ivanovic is through finally, not exactly impressive though.

Not at all. She was still impressive to look at though

Kevin · 25th June 2008, 17:23

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Originally Posted by ILBB15

Safin wins, wouldn't it be amazing if he won the whole tournament.

As for Djokovic, I think he'll win the US Open. Hardcourt is his best surface.

When Djokovic was being destroyed by Nadal at the French:

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Originally Posted by ILBB15

Nadal will win this one easily and he'll cruise the final. Can't wait til Wimbledon starts, Djokovic has really improved his game at the net and could play serve-volley.

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Originally Posted by ILBB15

Great volley at the net from Djokovic again. He'll be dangerous on grass too, not just on hardcourt.

2nd Round OUT. Totally buttfucked.

Let's hope you don't jinx him again

ILBB15 · 25th June 2008, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Kevin

2nd Round OUT. Totally buttfucked.

Let's hope you don't jinx him again

I had completely forgotten about that. But he did play very well at the Queens tournament on grass just before Wimbledon. He made it to the Semis last year in Wimbledon so I don't t

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bazalini Join Date: May 2000 Location: President of The Bring Back "Charlie Devils, Neil Thomson & Clayton Blackmore" Fan Clubs Posts: 15,600	Sam - If you get a chance look at A. Radwanska later on. Just turned 19, but naturally gifted and solid. Better player then Ivanovic imo. Her 17 year old sister is playing S. Williams at present. One for the long term future imo. Now she will go out and lose in 2 probably after saying that