The Tennis Thread (Part 15)

rattie · 10-06-2012, 14:22

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Originally Posted by vicky2424

I feel sick. That is all.

Oh dear.

Put those strawberries down!

iamsofired · 10-06-2012, 14:24

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Originally Posted by benjamini

During the 20 years she played tennis there certainly were a number of "personalities". Also many many hugely talented players. She was neither.

She isnt saying that she was a big personality, just commenting on the current state of womens tennis which she is perfectly qualified and entitled to do.

CLL Dodge · 10-06-2012, 14:24

Damn. I wanted Nole to get a good start, at least.

vicky2424 · 10-06-2012, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Ænima

Out last night?

Nerves, Aus Open was agony

PrincessPerfect · 10-06-2012, 14:26

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Originally Posted by CLL Dodge

Damn. I wanted Nole to get a good start, at least.

Nole can come back. He's done it before in this tournament. But damn I feel sick, really sick.....

tennisman · 10-06-2012, 14:26

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Originally Posted by benjamini

Hi Tennisman, thankyou for replying. I am very curious about the childhood background of C Trueman, Angela Mortimer, Ann Jones etc. I know or believe Virginia came from quite a privelleged background, is that true of the rest.? Wiki is lacking in info in this area.

Not sure, Benjamini.

But I think they were all from the standard middle class background that reflected then (and still does pretty much now) the profile of tennis in the UK.

Just found this priceless 9 minute pathe news clip about Truman.

Initially, it looks like ladies from the local club playing in a mixer.

But the more I watched it, I began to appreciate the strokes.

The backhands look a bit limited although that's how the were played back then - certainly no 2 handers.

The serving, forehands (although flat not topspin) and volleys and overheads in mechanical terms are hardly any different.

Wonderful stuff.

(Mortimer and Jones are in the last shot);

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/vide...e-truman-video

vicky2424 · 10-06-2012, 14:27

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Originally Posted by rattie

Oh dear.

Put those strawberries down!

No joke, I am actually eating strawberries right now

-Sid- · 10-06-2012, 14:28

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Originally Posted by PrincessPerfect

I'm with Sid; I hope Djokovic wins today.

Judging from this start, Nole's got an uphill struggle ahead of him today PP

Really want him to get the 4 in a row. What a remarkable achievement that would be, especially with the men's game as strong as it is at the moment.

Smudged · 10-06-2012, 14:29

Never mind about the odds. Just checked and Nadal is a big favourite.

Mike Teevee · 10-06-2012, 14:30

so far so good for ITV's schedulers

PrincessPerfect · 10-06-2012, 14:31

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Originally Posted by -Sid-

Judging from this start, Nole's got an uphill struggle ahead of him today PP

Really want him to get the 4 in a row. What a remarkable achievement that would be, especially with the men's game as strong as it is at the moment.

I want this to be his Grand Slam year. But this isn't a good start. Nole needs to fight back - start winning back points, like he did with Tsonga.

vicky2424 · 10-06-2012, 14:32

The crowd sound gripped

rattie · 10-06-2012, 14:32

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Originally Posted by -Sid-

Judging from this start, Nole's got an uphill struggle ahead of him today PP

Really want him to get the 4 in a row. What a remarkable achievement that would be, especially with the men's game as strong as it is at the moment.

It's kinda early days, things can change drastically over 5 sets.

Although as a Rafa fan I'm hoping for a different record

rattie · 10-06-2012, 14:34

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Originally Posted by vicky2424

No joke, I am actually eating strawberries right now

It could get messy later then lol.

rattie · 10-06-2012, 14:39

Novak has finally woken up. Now we have a match hopefully.

Clarkie66 · 10-06-2012, 14:41

Novak seems to be in the groove now.

Belligerence · 10-06-2012, 14:41

Novak's back.

Mike Teevee · 10-06-2012, 14:43

is it windy today or are they just not hitting the ball as hard/fast?

-Sid- · 10-06-2012, 14:45

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Originally Posted by PrincessPerfect

I want this to be his Grand Slam year. But this isn't a good start. Nole needs to fight back - start winning back points, like he did with Tsonga.

I had to stop watching the Wimbledon final last year 'cos I got too nervous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rattie

It's kinda early days, things can change drastically over 5 sets.

Although as a Rafa fan I'm hoping for a different record

Good comeback from Nole! Would like to see him move in more often.

Mike Teevee · 10-06-2012, 14:47

I take it back, looks like normal htting now

PrincessPerfect · 10-06-2012, 14:48

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Originally Posted by -Sid-

I had to stop watching the Wimbledon final last year 'cos I got too nervous!

Same, and Djokovic won that one! My mum got p*ssed off at me constantly turning over BBC to ITV in my nervousness. Not least, because like the most of DS (it seems) she's a Rafa fan.

Diorelli · 10-06-2012, 14:48

Ugh, Nadal what are you doing?

rattie · 10-06-2012, 14:48

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Originally Posted by -Sid-

I had to stop watching the Wimbledon final last year 'cos I got too nervous!

Unluckily for me.........or luckily depending on how you look at it I couldn't do that............I was there!!

Diorelli · 10-06-2012, 14:49

I'm getting nervous now too lol. Must be catching.

Off_the_hook13 · 10-06-2012, 14:51

I love both players but I really want Djokovic to be the holder of all 4 slams.

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CLL Dodge Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Green Hills of Earth Posts: 61,424	Damn. I wanted Nole to get a good start, at least.

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Mike Teevee Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: durty sarf london Services: Freeview, Top Up TV (ESPN) Posts: 10,248	is it windy today or are they just not hitting the ball as hard/fast?

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