Wimbledon 2008

GibsonGirl · 06-29-2008, 02:55 PM

No thread yet?

Talk about a tournament of upsets!

Sharapova () is defeated in round two by Kudryavtseva (ranked 154th) in straight sets
World number one, Ivanovic, is defeated in round three by Zheng (ranked 133rd) in straight sets
Djokovic, winner of the 2008 Australian Open and ranked 3rd in the world, is defeated in round two by Safin (ranked 75th) in straight sets
Roddick, ranked 6th in the world, is defeated in round two by Tipsarevic (ranked 40th)

Absolutely mad! I'm thoroughly looking forward to tomorrow's big matches...Federer vs Hewitt, Murray vs Gasquet, and Serena Williams vs Mattek (who is doing surprisingly well, defeating Bartoli in the third round).

Aardvark747 · 06-29-2008, 04:03 PM

Totally forgot about a thread for this!

Sharapova (

) just didnt find her game and she's been pretty poor for a while now from what i've seen. She really seems to be having a problem with her serve.

I'm glad Murray is still around for the last 16 and I really hope he can make it through. Gasquet hasn't had a great year but you never know what can happen.

I'm going for Federer and one of the Williams sisters as the eventual winners. Probably Venus but i'd prefer Serena.

GirlsAloudFan · 06-29-2008, 04:54 PM

Wimbledon is such a beautiful tournament. I love everything about it. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch much of it this year...

Also, Andy Roddick (by FAR my favorite tennis player) was eliminated early so I'm a little bit angry about that. His career trajectory overall has disappointed me to no end.

Fuckin Federer. That glorious asshole. If he wasn't around, Roddick would have close to 10 Grand Slam trophies...instead he only has one.

Oh yeah and Maria Sharapova is hot. Very hot. too bad about her, too.

Screwtape2 · 06-29-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Also, Andy Roddick (by FAR my favorite tennis player) was eliminated early so I'm a little bit angry about that. His career trajectory overall has disappointed me to no end.

Fuckin Federer. That glorious asshole. If he wasn't around, Roddick would have close to 10 Grand Slam trophies...instead he only has one.

I'm sorry but that is insane. Roddick is a terribly undermotivated and undisciplined tennis player. You are assuming he is better than Djokovic, Nadal, Baghdatis and so many other during his career.

vaz02 · 06-29-2008, 05:12 PM

I cant warm to Murray

COME ON TIM!

ntalwar · 06-29-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Oh yeah and Maria Sharapova is hot.

Too bad she's also 6 foot 2

.

U2girl · 06-29-2008, 05:15 PM

Come on Nadal and let's end the "greatest of all time" hype.

GirlsAloudFan · 06-29-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Screwtape2

I'm sorry but that is insane. Roddick is a terribly undermotivated and undisciplined tennis player. You are assuming he is better than Djokovic, Nadal, Baghdatis and so many other during his career.

Are you laughing at me Screwtape? Because I like Andy Roddick?

I will not stand for that. Gimme a fucking break.

This aggression will not stand!

Over the line!

Mark it 8, Smokey, or you're about to enter a world of pain.

GibsonGirl · 06-29-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aardvark747

I'm going for Federer and one of the Williams sisters as the eventual winners. Probably Venus but i'd prefer Serena.

You and I are on the same wavelength.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaz02

I cant warm to Murray

COME ON TIM!

I miss Tim, even though he won bugger all. Wimbledon just isn't the same without Henman Hill...

Screwtape2 · 06-29-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Are you laughing at me Screwtape? Because I like Andy Roddick?

I will not stand for that. Gimme a fucking break.

This aggression will not stand!

Over the line!

Mark it 8, Smokey, or you're about to enter a world of pain.

I'm not laughing at you about anything. You can like whoever you want. It is your statement that Roddick would win all these majors with Federer out of the way that made me laugh.

I respect that people like who they like. I can't stand the Williams sisters especially Serena but it is awesome that others like Aardvark and GG do.

vaz02 · 06-29-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonGirl

You and I are on the same wavelength.

I miss Tim, even though he won bugger all. Wimbledon just isn't the same without Henman Hill...

At least we got Murray Mound...

Britain loves a nearly man

1stepcloser · 06-29-2008, 08:39 PM

Henman was never good enough to win whilst the likes of sampras, agassi, rafter and krajicek were around. although i am convinced he would have beaten ivanicevic on that day it got rained off in the semi final.

will be interesting to see if safin can keep his game up for the next week. got a feeling nadal is starting to find his feet on grass but federer is still the obvious favourite.

intedomine · 06-30-2008, 04:53 AM

Ana Ivanovic is the hottest woman in the world.

Go Federer tonight against the Lleyton wanker.

CTU2fan · 06-30-2008, 08:20 AM

I know who I'm rooting for

Though I'd be happy if Venus won. Can't get too into men's tennis since Agassi, and Federer is so dominant on anything but clay that a lot of the suspense just isn't there. I like him though, and he's a hell of a player.

LJT · 06-30-2008, 08:58 AM

Nadal should do better against Youzhny this year than last, i'm thinking 3 tight but straight sets.

Tipsarevic is very cool though, his press conferences are very 'deep', discussing philosophy and what is 'reality'...gave a few at the Aussie open earlier in the year as well when he almost knocked Fed out.

Gasquet I think may beat Murray. Safin if he gets to the semis will meet Fed which could either be an excellent match or a damp squib...I still really can't see past a Fed vs Rafa final again, with Nadal shading it this year but we'll see.

06-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
GibsonGirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,068 Local Time: 03:53 AM	Wimbledon 2008 No thread yet? Talk about a tournament of upsets! Sharapova () is defeated in round two by Kudryavtseva (ranked 154th) in straight sets World number one, Ivanovic, is defeated in round three by Zheng (ranked 133rd) in straight sets Djokovic, winner of the 2008 Australian Open and ranked 3rd in the world, is defeated in round two by Safin (ranked 75th) in straight sets Roddick, ranked 6th in the world, is defeated in round two by Tipsarevic (ranked 40th) Absolutely mad! I'm thoroughly looking forward to tomorrow's big matches...Federer vs Hewitt, Murray vs Gasquet, and Serena Williams vs Mattek (who is doing surprisingly well, defeating Bartoli in the third round).

06-29-2008, 04:03 PM	#2
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 19,945 Local Time: 07:23 AM	Totally forgot about a thread for this! Sharapova () just didnt find her game and she's been pretty poor for a while now from what i've seen. She really seems to be having a problem with her serve. I'm glad Murray is still around for the last 16 and I really hope he can make it through. Gasquet hasn't had a great year but you never know what can happen. I'm going for Federer and one of the Williams sisters as the eventual winners. Probably Venus but i'd prefer Serena.

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06-29-2008, 04:54 PM	#3
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,127 Local Time: 01:23 AM	Wimbledon is such a beautiful tournament. I love everything about it. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch much of it this year... Also, Andy Roddick (by FAR my favorite tennis player) was eliminated early so I'm a little bit angry about that. His career trajectory overall has disappointed me to no end. Fuckin Federer. That glorious asshole. If he wasn't around, Roddick would have close to 10 Grand Slam trophies...instead he only has one. Oh yeah and Maria Sharapova is hot. Very hot. too bad about her, too.

06-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#5
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 6,098 Local Time: 07:23 AM	I cant warm to Murray COME ON TIM!

06-29-2008, 05:15 PM	#7
U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Slovenija Posts: 15,628 Local Time: 08:23 AM	Come on Nadal and let's end the "greatest of all time" hype.

06-29-2008, 08:39 PM	#12
1stepcloser Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3,471 Local Time: 07:23 AM	Henman was never good enough to win whilst the likes of sampras, agassi, rafter and krajicek were around. although i am convinced he would have beaten ivanicevic on that day it got rained off in the semi final. will be interesting to see if safin can keep his game up for the next week. got a feeling nadal is starting to find his feet on grass but federer is still the obvious favourite.

06-30-2008, 04:53 AM	#13
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MELBOURNE's crazy!!! Posts: 3,990 Local Time: 06:23 PM	Ana Ivanovic is the hottest woman in the world. Go Federer tonight against the Lleyton wanker.

06-30-2008, 08:20 AM	#14
CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,050 Local Time: 02:23 AM	I know who I'm rooting for Though I'd be happy if Venus won. Can't get too into men's tennis since Agassi, and Federer is so dominant on anything but clay that a lot of the suspense just isn't there. I like him though, and he's a hell of a player.

06-30-2008, 08:58 AM	#15
LJT I came, I saw, I pwned Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,150 Local Time: 07:23 AM	Nadal should do better against Youzhny this year than last, i'm thinking 3 tight but straight sets. Tipsarevic is very cool though, his press conferences are very 'deep', discussing philosophy and what is 'reality'...gave a few at the Aussie open earlier in the year as well when he almost knocked Fed out. Gasquet I think may beat Murray. Safin if he gets to the semis will meet Fed which could either be an excellent match or a damp squib...I still really can't see past a Fed vs Rafa final again, with Nadal shading it this year but we'll see.