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The Tennis Thread (Part 16)

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Jimmy Connors wrote: »
Yes, they are, but that's not entirely true about the walkovers. A few years ago a player I had never heard of who resembled someone from Eastenders very nearly beat Roger Federer on Centre Court on the very first day. ;) Of course Roger managed to win. :cool:



I can not wait! ;)




I think they should have two matches from each tour every day on Centre Court. But the late start (always been a mystery to me that one) seems to hinder that.
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    • batdude_uk1batdude_uk1 Posts: 78,722
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      Ohh a new thread! :D
    • iamsofirediamsofired Posts: 13,054
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      Does the BBC have to do one of these daft arty films where an actor reads some poetry or something for every sporting event?
    • Mike TeeveeMike Teevee Posts: 35,574
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      New thread woohoo

      What the hell has Mac done to his hair!!!!
    • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,733
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      Here we go!!

      Wimbo 2012 is underway!!

      Come on Andy and Serena!
    • JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,938
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      Yay :) Hoping they can have a full day of play today...
    • MarkBealesMarkBeales Posts: 3,600
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      Less waffle please. I wonder if the BBC know they started at half eleven!
    • JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,938
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      Mens doubles is 5 sets at W? Since they already started playing?
    • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,733
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      Jaccobabe wrote: »
      Mens doubles is 5 sets at W? Since they already started playing?

      Women's doubles is also on the schedule for today, I thought that odd when i saw it.

      Venus and Serena are playing doubles together :)

      They are defending Olympic champions but not sure if they will get to play doubles at the Olympics :confused:
    • Mike TeeveeMike Teevee Posts: 35,574
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      Jaccobabe wrote: »
      Mens doubles is 5 sets at W? Since they already started playing?

      I've come to the conclusion that Wimby should stop that, they're the only Slam that makes the men play 5 sets.

      It seems very pointless
    • the_lostprophetthe_lostprophet Posts: 4,173
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      Mac already arguing with Henman. :p
    • JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,938
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      JustWonderful wrote: »
      Women's doubles is also on the schedule for today, I thought that odd when i saw it.

      Venus and Serena are playing doubles together :)

      They are defending Olympic champions but not sure if they will get to play doubles at the Olympics :confused:

      Maybe they just want to start all the events in case of bad weather?

      Nice to see V&S back! Hope they are fit enough to play well.
    • Mike TeeveeMike Teevee Posts: 35,574
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      Ha ha at Tim's attempts to downplay his incident

      "There's hard and there's really hard. She just ran across me"

      :)
    • MarkBealesMarkBeales Posts: 3,600
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      So BBC 1 have been on air 40 minutes and have yet to show any live tennis!
    • the_lostprophetthe_lostprophet Posts: 4,173
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      MarkBeales wrote: »
      So BBC 1 have been on air 40 minutes and have yet to show any live tennis!

      Yep - are you new to watching Wimbledon? :) They do this every year - huge build up. I don't actually mind to be honest as I like listening to banter from the likes of Mac and Becker (when they eventually find him).
    • Mike TeeveeMike Teevee Posts: 35,574
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      MarkBeales wrote: »
      So BBC 1 have been on air 40 minutes and have yet to show any live tennis!

      have you not got red button, they've been showing tennis since 11.30

      main channel always have round up/filler bits. This isn't new
    • JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,938
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      Penneta lost the first set to Giorgi...
    • Jimmy ConnorsJimmy Connors Posts: 117,857
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      MarkBeales wrote: »
      So BBC 1 have been on air 40 minutes and have yet to show any live tennis!

      Is this the first time you have watched? This always happens - especially on the very first day.
    • trevvytrev21trevvytrev21 Posts: 16,973
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      Anyone know when JJ/Kim is scheduled? Racing home now..
    • Jimmy ConnorsJimmy Connors Posts: 117,857
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      trevvytrev21 wrote: »
      Anyone know when JJ/Kim is scheduled? Racing home now..

      Third on No.1 Court. After two men's matches.
    • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,733
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      Agnieszka is not being at all troubled by Rybarikova.

      Venus on after this, she has to be at her very best if she is to match Aga in the next round (that's if she beats Elena)
    • roger_50roger_50 Posts: 6,924
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      iamsofired wrote: »
      Does the BBC have to do one of these daft arty films where an actor reads some poetry or something for every sporting event?
      I know. It's like the BBC are a parody of themselves these days.
    • JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,938
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      Pennetta out...
      Seeded 16 I think...
    • trevvytrev21trevvytrev21 Posts: 16,973
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      Jimmy Connors wrote: »
      Third on No.1 Court. After two men's matches.

      Thanks Jimmy. :) Not until much later on, then.
    • rattierattie Posts: 7,050
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      Come on Ferrero :p
    • JaccobabeJaccobabe Posts: 27,938
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      Tanasugarn also out. She is good on grass, but havent doen really well lately...
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