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Wonderful entertainment but surely the match should have been moved to The Centre Court with the whole World watching and HRH at Wimbledon, what a PR opportunity missed
Wonderful entertainment but surely the match should have been moved to The Centre Court with the whole World watching and HRH at Wimbledon, what a PR opportunity missed
If she wants to stay until 21:30 tonight, I’m sure she’ll have the chance to view it on Centre Court under the floodlights and roof.
Wonderful entertainment but surely the match should have been moved to The Centre Court with the whole World watching and HRH at Wimbledon, what a PR opportunity missed
I disagree CS, the centre court should be reserved for top notch players, these guys are run of the mill.
Nevermind the winner – I think this match was so unique that it’s the only time ever that the loser (Mahut) comes out with more credit.
With the added pressure of serving to stay in the match, he managed to do just that an astonishing
65 times!
The situation for Isner was completely different. I’ve never seen someone hold their nerve for that long, and never will again in my lifetime.
As strange as it may seem, and though very commendable in itself; I think Mahut’s task was made all the easier by Isner’s tiredness. The big man was out on his feet and simply didn’t have the will to get involved in rallies or have the energy to chase down balls.
As John McEnroe rightly predicted earlier – Isner would simply "arm" it out and rely on his big service and forehand to see him through. Ultimately, the American’s resolve proved greater than the Frenchman’s in the end.
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Wimbledon mens tournament is turning out to be as unpredictable as the World Cup. Federer & Nadal have already been take to five sets & we have also witnessed the longest match ever, which has been a great advert for tennis & the stamina & endurance required for the game. I feel this is probably Murray’s best chance of winning at SW19, as the top two are not firing on all cylinders & apart from maybe Roddick, Soderling & Djokovic, he must fancy his chances. For me it is now or never for Murray & putting the british mens game out of it’s misery.
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I was in tears at the end of the Mahut/Isner game. Felt that Mahut wanted it more, because he’s older and on his way down, whereas Isner is on the way up [rage, rage etc etc]. Was very concerned for Isner, though, especially when they said he’d had glandular fever last year. Have never before in sport witnessed such sheer determination to win. Someone explained to me years ago that sport wasn’t just about being better physically than another person, and that so much of it was all in the mind; that match proved it.
It might be common knowledge, it might not. Federer had bandage strapping on his right thigh during his 2nd round match, so there’s every chance he’s carrying an injury of some sort. The fact he’s playing hopefully means it’s minor.
Well I’ve just had a bullseye on Andy Murray at 7s.
This is possibly now or never, he’s certainly capable.
From the opening week Murray certainly looks stronger than Fed and Nadal, but I can’t help but feel that Murray needs a four or five setter also, if only to get his mental strength and concentration levels to a maximum.
You just know that when it comes to the quarters and semis Fed and Nad will grind their way through if they have too, whereas Murray is always likely to put in a poor performance. Like I say, it’ll be good for him if he puts in his poor performance today or in the next round but comes through it in four or five sets.
Good luck with your bet Matthew.
From the opening week Murray certainly looks stronger than Fed and Nadal, but I can’t help but feel that Murray needs a four or five setter also, if only to get his mental strength and concentration levels to a maximum.
You just know that when it comes to the quarters and semis Fed and Nad will grind their way through if they have too, whereas Murray is always likely to put in a poor performance. Like I say, it’ll be good for him if he puts in his poor performance today or in the next round but comes through it in four or five sets.
Good luck with your bet Matthew.
Agree with all you’ve said mate, thanks…
"Rafa" is making seethe with more anger against him than usual, and that’s hard. Time-wasting, ball bouncing, medical time-out cheating disgrace. He reached a new low today.
He wasn’t injured, he wasn’t hurt, but he just used the rules to break Petzschner’s rhythm. It worked.And Murray played well enough to give me confidence he’ll beat Nadal, although if Nadal can beat the current Soderling on grass I’d be surprised.
"Rafa" is making seethe with more anger against him than usual, and that’s hard. Time-wasting, ball bouncing, medical time-out cheating disgrace. He reached a new low today.
He wasn’t injured, he wasn’t hurt, but he just used the rules to break Petzschner’s rhythm. It worked.And Murray played well enough to give me confidence he’ll beat Nadal, although if Nadal can beat the current Soderling on grass I’d be surprised.
Did you know, Soderling was available at 33s with one firm at the start?
Huge price.
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