Wimbledon

Jedi Knight · 06-27-2006, 11:19 PM

any tips for Wimbledon? Come on, i know you watch it.

Stiles · 06-27-2006, 11:23 PM

Is their anyone other then Federer. Nadal looks his biggest threat and he is a clay court player.

Jedi Knight · 06-27-2006, 11:44 PM

totally agree. Nadal is the clay court king and seems to have some kingd of hold over Federer. However, Federer admits grass is his best surface, although he prefers some Nepalese black when it comes to the puff lol

Joe · 06-28-2006, 10:31 AM

I tip it will rain....wait a minute it already did.

Federer, I just can't see past him, unless Murray learns how to play with the big boys..

pspcrazy · 06-28-2006, 10:39 AM

not watching much this year, World Cup is taking up all my time and energy.

aisuru · 06-28-2006, 01:58 PM

i dunno, when is it going to start?

The Guv'nor · 06-29-2006, 11:19 PM

has to be Federer init!!

BlingBling · 06-30-2006, 10:26 AM

its rained on the opening day, and rain rain rain, british weather is not giving any joy.

markoos · 06-30-2006, 06:29 PM

Not a big tennis fan but just gotta say well done to Andy Murray on his victory today!

hairy haggis · 06-30-2006, 07:18 PM

federer is amazing to watch, and have a whole load of respect for wee murray. If this boy has another gear he hasn't yet hit, he'll be frightening. Got to go for experience to win this year, but rooting andy all the way

Joe · 07-01-2006, 02:57 PM

Can anyone stop Federer? He is just so much better than everyone else.

goldenHuddlestone · 07-06-2006, 12:58 AM

looks like hes got a pretty clear path

Joe · 07-06-2006, 05:49 PM

I do like an odd bet here and there and I thought Federer would be a good one at the start of Wimbledon too. Logged onto betfair and found that he was 1/4!!!

The bookies are not often wrong!

goldenHuddlestone · 07-06-2006, 06:35 PM

I think Fedderer is one of the most amazing sportsmen of our generation. The fact that he can consistently thrash players so that 6-4 6-4 6-4 victories are now routine is amazing. Not only that but he is an incredibly modest man that plays sublime tennis

Malaka 69 · 07-06-2006, 06:46 PM

come on m8 ,he's a machine lol. he's not real. some kind of Terminator dude. if he is proved to be of the human race then i would have to agree. better win the thing now after these testimonies lol

Joe · 07-06-2006, 06:49 PM

I have to agree, in all honesty I only watch Wimbledon and that is in between wordl cup or Euro championship games [depending on the year].

I caught a glimpse of him leaving the court and putting on a dress jacket in over 30 degree heat and I though 'what a tosser'

Then he was interviewed and was a complete gentleman, very careful to take time answering all questions and signing autographs.

goldenHuddlestone · 07-06-2006, 06:54 PM

he's so happp with whatever he gets. the facthe gets everything is beside the point

King of Kings · 07-06-2006, 07:41 PM

federer will now win especially since Andy Murray was knocked out

Federer would have won anyway but just leave me to my wishful thinking..

goldenHuddlestone · 07-06-2006, 07:58 PM

I hope Murray doesn't waste his talent

Jedi Knight · 07-06-2006, 08:18 PM

yeh she's a bit of alright eh?

Jedi Knight · 07-06-2006, 08:18 PM

oh his tennis talent lol. yeh that as well

goldenHuddlestone · 07-06-2006, 09:01 PM

Stiles · 07-09-2006, 07:27 PM

Roger Federer won a fourth successive Wimbledon title and buried a few demons by beating Rafael Nadal on Sunday.

The world number one, who had lost the last five matches against his closest rival, held off a Nadal fightback to win 6-0 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (2-7) 6-3.

After dominating early on he came back from a break down in the second set, but a fired-up Nadal took the third.

In a tense fourth set it was Federer who had the edge, breaking twice to win in two hours 50 minutes.

"It's fantastic, I never thought it was possible but I made it," Federer told BBC Sport. "It's an incredible feeling.

"I was doubting myself early on in the tournament... I guess the draw and the expectation, so to be through all over again and to play against Rafa in the final is fantastic."

The Swiss becomes only the seventh man to win Wimbledon four times in a row, and the third man in the open era after Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras.

"They are heroes of the game and this is the most important tournament, so to win four is out of this world," said Federer. "I'll come back and try for a fifth."

He has now won eight Grand Slam titles, 48 consecutive matches on grass and, perhaps most importantly for his own self-esteem, improves his record against the Spaniard to 2-6.

The defending champion, not surprisingly, looked far more at home in the opening stages, racing through the first set for the loss of 12 points.

Nadal had dropped serve just twice in the tournament on his way to the final, but was broken three times in 25 minutes as he made a series of errors off the ground.

Federer converted his third set point with a sublime cross-court backhand but then let his concentration slip, missing a couple of forehands in the opening game of the second set.

Nadal suddenly found his range, firing two breathtaking passes to get his first break point, and Federer succumbed with a woeful forehand error.

The Swiss made another error on break point in game four and the set looked to be slipping away, but Nadal played a poor game when serving to level the match and was broken.

Nadal now had to win the tie-break to remain in contention but, after moving 3-1 ahead, the errors returned and Federer took five straight points on his way to a two-set lead.

Unlike in some previous matches, Federer was up against an opponent who is always full of self-belief and Nadal was not about to give up despite the deficit.

He earned the only break point of third set, in game five, but another tie-break was required and an inspired Nadal swept through it 7-2 with his best tennis of the match.

Federer showed why he is number one by stepping up a gear to break twice in the fourth set before unbelievably dropping serve himself when going for the title at 5-1.

Two games later the pressure was really on the three-time champion but this time his nerve held and he served out to love before raising his arms in celebration.

"I want to congratulate Federer, he played unbelievable," Nadal told BBC Sport. "This is a difficult surface but I played my best tournament of the year here and that's unbelievable.

"I hope to come back to this final and win. I improved a lot this year and I'm very happy for that."

Federer said: "I want to say it was a great tournament for Rafael, I honestly didn't think he was going to play the finals here this week.

"That's why I thought (Andy) Roddick and (Lleyton) Hewitt were the contenders, so it's a fantastic effort."

goldenHuddlestone · 07-09-2006, 10:17 PM

Point proven. Federrr for a few more years and then Nadal. Sorry Murray

theo kawala · 10-01-2006, 09:43 AM

murray might start doing well in grand slams when hes older and will win a few in my opinion

06-27-2006, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	Wimbledon any tips for Wimbledon? Come on, i know you watch it. The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

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06-27-2006, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stiles Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerset, England. Posts: 2,448 vCash: 500	Is their anyone other then Federer. Nadal looks his biggest threat and he is a clay court player. This has been the opinion of Liam Stiles. The Poster boy of Footballtalk.org

06-27-2006, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	totally agree. Nadal is the clay court king and seems to have some kingd of hold over Federer. However, Federer admits grass is his best surface, although he prefers some Nepalese black when it comes to the puff lol The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

06-28-2006, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	I tip it will rain....wait a minute it already did. Federer, I just can't see past him, unless Murray learns how to play with the big boys.. Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

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06-28-2006, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
pspcrazy First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 vCash: 0	not watching much this year, World Cup is taking up all my time and energy. WE WILL COME BACK STRONGER

06-28-2006, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
aisuru Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the Village Posts: 3,827 vCash: 726	i dunno, when is it going to start?

06-29-2006, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Guv'nor Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 vCash: 500	has to be Federer init!! Up the Irons

06-30-2006, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
BlingBling First Team Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Taipei Posts: 54 vCash: 0	its rained on the opening day, and rain rain rain, british weather is not giving any joy.

06-30-2006, 06:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
markoos First Team Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: cumbernauld Posts: 32 vCash: 300	Not a big tennis fan but just gotta say well done to Andy Murray on his victory today!

06-30-2006, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
hairy haggis Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 132 vCash: 0	federer is amazing to watch, and have a whole load of respect for wee murray. If this boy has another gear he hasn't yet hit, he'll be frightening. Got to go for experience to win this year, but rooting andy all the way

07-01-2006, 02:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	Can anyone stop Federer? He is just so much better than everyone else. Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

07-06-2006, 12:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	looks like hes got a pretty clear path

07-06-2006, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	I do like an odd bet here and there and I thought Federer would be a good one at the start of Wimbledon too. Logged onto betfair and found that he was 1/4!!! The bookies are not often wrong! Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

07-06-2006, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	I think Fedderer is one of the most amazing sportsmen of our generation. The fact that he can consistently thrash players so that 6-4 6-4 6-4 victories are now routine is amazing. Not only that but he is an incredibly modest man that plays sublime tennis

07-06-2006, 06:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Malaka 69 Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 154 vCash: 515	come on m8 ,he's a machine lol. he's not real. some kind of Terminator dude. if he is proved to be of the human race then i would have to agree. better win the thing now after these testimonies lol We don't just beat 'em.....we HUMP 'em baby!!

07-06-2006, 06:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	I have to agree, in all honesty I only watch Wimbledon and that is in between wordl cup or Euro championship games [depending on the year]. I caught a glimpse of him leaving the court and putting on a dress jacket in over 30 degree heat and I though 'what a tosser' Then he was interviewed and was a complete gentleman, very careful to take time answering all questions and signing autographs. Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

07-06-2006, 06:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	he's so happp with whatever he gets. the facthe gets everything is beside the point

07-06-2006, 07:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	I hope Murray doesn't waste his talent

07-06-2006, 08:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	yeh she's a bit of alright eh? The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

07-06-2006, 08:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jedi Knight Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: ma hoose Posts: 1,437 vCash: 500	oh his tennis talent lol. yeh that as well The FORCE will always triumph over the dark side!!!

07-06-2006, 09:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	lol

07-09-2006, 07:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
Stiles Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerset, England. Posts: 2,448 vCash: 500	Roger Federer won a fourth successive Wimbledon title and buried a few demons by beating Rafael Nadal on Sunday. The world number one, who had lost the last five matches against his closest rival, held off a Nadal fightback to win 6-0 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (2-7) 6-3. After dominating early on he came back from a break down in the second set, but a fired-up Nadal took the third. In a tense fourth set it was Federer who had the edge, breaking twice to win in two hours 50 minutes. "It's fantastic, I never thought it was possible but I made it," Federer told BBC Sport. "It's an incredible feeling. "I was doubting myself early on in the tournament... I guess the draw and the expectation, so to be through all over again and to play against Rafa in the final is fantastic." The Swiss becomes only the seventh man to win Wimbledon four times in a row, and the third man in the open era after Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras. "They are heroes of the game and this is the most important tournament, so to win four is out of this world," said Federer. "I'll come back and try for a fifth." He has now won eight Grand Slam titles, 48 consecutive matches on grass and, perhaps most importantly for his own self-esteem, improves his record against the Spaniard to 2-6. The defending champion, not surprisingly, looked far more at home in the opening stages, racing through the first set for the loss of 12 points. Nadal had dropped serve just twice in the tournament on his way to the final, but was broken three times in 25 minutes as he made a series of errors off the ground. Federer converted his third set point with a sublime cross-court backhand but then let his concentration slip, missing a couple of forehands in the opening game of the second set. Nadal suddenly found his range, firing two breathtaking passes to get his first break point, and Federer succumbed with a woeful forehand error. The Swiss made another error on break point in game four and the set looked to be slipping away, but Nadal played a poor game when serving to level the match and was broken. Nadal now had to win the tie-break to remain in contention but, after moving 3-1 ahead, the errors returned and Federer took five straight points on his way to a two-set lead. Unlike in some previous matches, Federer was up against an opponent who is always full of self-belief and Nadal was not about to give up despite the deficit. He earned the only break point of third set, in game five, but another tie-break was required and an inspired Nadal swept through it 7-2 with his best tennis of the match. Federer showed why he is number one by stepping up a gear to break twice in the fourth set before unbelievably dropping serve himself when going for the title at 5-1. Two games later the pressure was really on the three-time champion but this time his nerve held and he served out to love before raising his arms in celebration. "I want to congratulate Federer, he played unbelievable," Nadal told BBC Sport. "This is a difficult surface but I played my best tournament of the year here and that's unbelievable. "I hope to come back to this final and win. I improved a lot this year and I'm very happy for that." Federer said: "I want to say it was a great tournament for Rafael, I honestly didn't think he was going to play the finals here this week. "That's why I thought (Andy) Roddick and (Lleyton) Hewitt were the contenders, so it's a fantastic effort." This has been the opinion of Liam Stiles. The Poster boy of Footballtalk.org

07-09-2006, 10:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	Point proven. Federrr for a few more years and then Nadal. Sorry Murray

10-01-2006, 09:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
theo kawala Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: england peterborough Posts: 3,152 vCash: 500	murray might start doing well in grand slams when hes older and will win a few in my opinion MR VA VA VOOM HES THE BEST!! HES GONNA SCORE A THOUSAND GOALS WHEN HE STARTS EVERY GAME!!!