Tennis

[sptrawler]

Did anyone watch much of Wimbeldon this year. I couldn't get into it.

 

[Gringotts Bank]

Did anyone watch much of Wimbeldon this year. I couldn't get into it.

I reckon they must have cut back strongly on the advertising because I didn't feel interested either. Normally I am.

 

[Tink]

I enjoy the mens finals, I watched a couple but mainly the last few.
And of course, I like to see Andy win

 

[Logique]

The 2014 Australian Open seems intent on slowly par boiling the players, like so many lobsters.

Yesterday they made Maria Sharapova play in 43 degree heat, in the sun.

Just close the roof you twits. And play at night on the outside courts. It's not rocket science.

 

[Tink]

Agree with you, Logique.

I was surprised they let them play on, though it has been changed since yesterday.

 

[Tink]

Has anyone been watching the tennis?
There has been quite a few changes for the quarter finals.

http://www.ausopen.com/index.html

I will be watching Murray vs Federer tonight.

 

[Logique]

Yes enjoying it Tink, plenty of upsets this year.

One gripe, I love the the women's tennis, but the commentary is on mute here. Could that pommy Sam Smith be any more snooty and patronising! '..oh, she's got quick little feet!..' Can't stand her. And Woody doesn't do much to rescue it.

It's like the women's matches commentary has been invaded by a suburban coffee clutch.

 

[pavilion103]

Friday night! Can't wait

 

[Macquack]

Go the Fed Express.

If he does not win, I will have a whinge and say that the double handed back hand should be banned.

 

[Miss Hale]

Yes enjoying it Tink, plenty of upsets this year.

One gripe, I love the the women's tennis, but the commentary is on mute here. Could that pommy Sam Smith be any more snooty and patronising! '..oh, she's got quick little feet!..' Can't stand her. And Woody doesn't do much to rescue it.

It's like the women's matches commentary has been invaded by a suburban coffee clutch.

I don't mind Sam Smith at all, or Todd Woodbridge, Renee Stubbs is the one I can't stand!

Have enjoyed the tennis this year, especially the Wawrinka Djokovic match. Hoping Stan can beat Rafa tomorrow night (unlikely though).

 

[Gringotts Bank]

Anyone give Fed a chance here tonight?

Down 4:1 in the first.

 

[SirRumpole]

Anyone give Fed a chance here tonight?

Down 4:1 in the first.

No chance for Rog.

4 sets at best

 

[MrBurns]

No chance for Rog.

4 sets at best

Win or lose Roger is the best.

 

[Logique]

The Djoker was dominant. Federer was brave, but didn't play well, he served poorly, and made too many unforced errors.

Serena is equally dominant in the women's. Pommy commentator Sam Smith is still snooty and ill-mannered. It's vital we know each lady tennis player's height and age, and any other prurient detail Sam can dredge up. Mute button.

 

[Gringotts Bank]

 

[Knobby22]

I have no idea what you have posted Gringott Bank.

 

[Tisme]

Federer ...wow

 

[Gringotts Bank]

I have no idea what you have posted Gringott Bank.

That was the market depth of "back Federer" before play started. The column on the right shows some of the big bets going through.

 

[Gringotts Bank]

Tomic interview last night.

Hard position for him as a youngster - either be disowned/rejected by his own parents, or perform. High performing people are often in this predicament, and they choose to perform because it's less painful than the realization that they are completely unloved. Maybe one day he'll find the courage to leave them and do his own thing.

 

[Logique]

I think you're on the right track there Gringotts.

Tomic needs to find his own way back to tennis.