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Playing a sludgy guitar will never get you into the royal box though
and Federer possibly admires Gwen’s work ethicIn summing up, plug Becker said that the
better player won stating that Nadal played better overall
particualrly by virtue of the first two sets where he commanded.This statement reeked of faked Gogh sunflowers
Federer battled back like a true champion
and I prefer to allow the close score
be the final arbiter of the virtues of the two players.
I was certainly disapointed that Federer
did not achieve a new record
of a straight 6 and bring his unbeaten grass tally to 66.
Nadal has had a terrific early season,
is younger, and would have taken
the loss far better.From a betting perspective I was surprised at
Federer’s big price on the eve of the match of .84/85
Having read the turgid exchange banter, it seemed
many had backed Nadal early on,
and were consequently dumping and splitting their books.
This was my tactic,
I switched off the tickertape
and put my moneybags away
at the beginning of the final set
to fully take in the spectacle.BornagainBorg’s pursed lips
in the watching crowd
showed so well how much he
wanted to keep five alive.Gamble sums it up much more poetically than I can.
I have to confess I am no great tennis fan but I was gripped and enthralled by yesterdays final.
The sentimentalist in me really wanted Federer to win a sixth title. After all, as Gamble says, Nadal is young and he has time to possibly equal or beat the five in a row.
When it went 2-0 to Nadal I was fearing a straight sets win, which would not have been fair or a true reflection.
The two tie breaks were unbearable to watch, especially when Nadal had the advantage in the second.
By the time we came to the final set I was at a stage where I did not want either to lose.
It was last men standing – the first to blink would lose. By four all there was a certain inevitabilty appearing.
Nadal, with his youth and almost superhuman skill, was winning his service games with ease. Wilst Federer was havingto fight to win his.
Even when he was broken in the 15th game he didn’t lay down and die – he fought to the very end.
Although, as I said it isn’t a sport I particularly enjoy, yesterdays match defines for me what real, true, sport is all about,
Two brave competitors, no quarter asked for nor given. Both giving their absolute best, both so closely matched.
Plus, when it was all over, one being gracious in defeat and the other magnaminous in victory.
I’m so glad I was witness to it.
One of the best tennis matches ever. The fact that Federer fought back when on the brink of defeat, illustrates what an outstanding champion he is.
It was Nadal’s power, grit and determination which won the day over Federer’s grace and finesse – and not to mention, superior technique.
For me, Nadal just wanted it that teeny bit more.
That said, I believe had Federer not made so many unforced errors (over double the amount Nadal made) then the outcome would have been different.
Nadal, for whatever reason, has a psychological hold over Federer. He is the only player whom Federer feels ill at ease playing. I saw the same thing happen with Borg when McEnroe came on the scene.
Speaking of which : I agree that the Swedish ice man’s body language spoke volumes. Boy, he couldn’t hide the fact (though he tried his darndest) that his joint five- in – a – row record was still intact.
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Great Final it was the only match i looked at in the 2 weeks it was on, i was kinda wanting RF to get that record but was still nice to see RN win just hope he comes back next year and gets that 6th title
Great Final it was the only match i looked at in the 2 weeks it was on, i was kinda wanting RF to get that record but was still nice to see RN win just hope he comes back next year and gets that 6th title
It was slightly misleading to say, as a lot of the media did, that he would create a record winning a 6th straight title – Willie Renshaw won 6 in a row between 1881-1886, adding a 7th in 1889
why do they not state this?, is it they dont think it’s a proper Title?
Great Final it was the only match i looked at in the 2 weeks it was on, i was kinda wanting RF to get that record but was still nice to see RN win just hope he comes back next year and gets that 6th title
It was slightly misleading to say, as a lot of the media did, that he would create a record winning a 6th straight title – Willie Renshaw won 6 in a row between 1881-1886, adding a 7th in 1889
why do they not state this?, is it they dont think it’s a proper Title?
You have to remember the tournament has changed dramatically over the years, the most recent being the introduction of the open era.
In the early years it was no different than any other club tournament (with the first tournament in 1877 having only 22 entries).
Significantly, in Renshaw’s era, the reigning champion had an automatic entry into the final (a rule that did not change to the 1920’s), which is why his achievement is not considered in the same way as modern wins.
Interestingly three of his wins were against his twin brother Ernest
I agree with Himself; I think Nadal wanted it just a fraction more than Federer; I almost had to resort to taking the dog for a walk towards the end [something I tend to do when England are faced with penalty shoot outs] but unfortunately my partner got to the dog before I did…..Nadal reminds me of a cross between Mowgli and Kevin the teenager and I really wanted him to win; I do think, however that Federer will regain his title; am I right in thinking that most great champions only start to lose when they start battling againt injury? Federer seems in pretty good shape and Nadal, I fear, is the one that may be battling against injury sooner rather than later…..two great sportsmen..what a privilege it was to watch the game yesterday!
Yeah, but she hardly looked too pleased to be there! Maybe she had caught Gavin jacking up in the toilet and thought it highly inappropriate behaviour for the All England Club!
She was wearing big shades and pregnancy does bring out the frump foxy
As for Gavin’s rude handshake possibilities – if his physicality follows the path of his declining musical abilities, lately leaving the bush behind to offer bland soft rock – he might not be capable. However, the old grunge man might have it in him and grating up chords might include filthying up toilet seats, sort of being in the same statement trash genre
His telling lyrics (also lately down the pan) I am a runaway that turned to dust echo Mr Stefani’s current impact, and lucky days out with Federer at London zoo must have him running to the apery in search of the bare necessities of life :Am I the only person in this forum who hasn’t a clue who these two people in Federer’s box were?
Surely there must be somebody else….Himself?
His telling lyrics (also lately down the pan) I am a runaway that turned to dust echo Mr Stefani’s current impact, and lucky days out with Federer at London zoo must have him running to the apery in search of the bare necessities of life :
You can’t beat a bit of japery in the apery, gamble – especially with a couple of jungle VIP’s.
Am I the only person in this forum who hasn’t a clue who these two people in Federer’s box were?
Surely there must be somebody else….Himself?
Mirka Vavrinec was there (his long term girlfriend) – as always
as was Gwen Stefani (bored out her skull … apparently) who accompanied her tennis fanatic hubby, Gavin Rossdale – the guy with the tan wearing shades.
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You can’t beat a bit of japery in the apery, gamble – especially with a couple of jungle VIP’s.
I’ll meet you there if you like.
Tie back your hair
and raise your arms
unlike the others,
otherwise I’ll never find you
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