Wimbledon Women's and Men's Finals
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Wimbledon Women's and Men's Finals
Leon, I hope I haven’t trodden on toes, but I thought I’d start a thread on the Women’s and Men’s Wimbledon finals, with my thoughts on the 2 people I’d like to win.
Venus
In 2000 and 2001, Venus won both Wimbledon and the US Open = 4 slams
Then her sister got in the act and won 4 consecutive slams from the French 2002 to the Australian 2003 and Venus was frozen out, except she managed to win 3 more Wimbledon titles in 2005, 2007 and 2008, giving her 7 slams total. Since 2008 she hasn’t won a slam, so I’m rooting for her to do herself proud at the grand old (for top-flight sport) age of 37. I never really liked Serena, although her legacy is immense and awesome, but I always admired Venus’ quiet dignity and honest skillful application. If Serena was playing this tournament she may have beaten Venus, but the point about sport is that, for whatever reason, if you don’t or can’t play in a tournament, then you can’t win, and Venus should take this chance to get herself a sixth and maybe last Wimbledon title. Come on girl, mute the shrieker.
Roger
19-year old Roger Federer came to prominence by beating the awesome (at Wimbledon) Pete Sampras in 2001 in the 4th round, but it was 2003 before he won there. He then won it another 4 years straight.
Rafael Nadal was dumped out of the French Open in 2009 by 25th ranked Robin Soderling, which probably facilitated Roger Federer’s single French Open title that year.
Federer has won a record number of slams –
Australian – 5
French – 1
US Open – 5
Wimbledon – 7
He has never won 4 consecutive slams but has acquitted himself with dignity, grace and skill of such high-order as to be thought of as overall sublime.
At the age of 35 he is still producing top class tennis and has won the Australian Open this year.
I, for one, hope he gets Wimbledon again, especially as my adopted Countryman Querrey has already been knocked out after a valiant effort.
Venus
In 2000 and 2001, Venus won both Wimbledon and the US Open = 4 slams
Then her sister got in the act and won 4 consecutive slams from the French 2002 to the Australian 2003 and Venus was frozen out, except she managed to win 3 more Wimbledon titles in 2005, 2007 and 2008, giving her 7 slams total. Since 2008 she hasn’t won a slam, so I’m rooting for her to do herself proud at the grand old (for top-flight sport) age of 37. I never really liked Serena, although her legacy is immense and awesome, but I always admired Venus’ quiet dignity and honest skillful application. If Serena was playing this tournament she may have beaten Venus, but the point about sport is that, for whatever reason, if you don’t or can’t play in a tournament, then you can’t win, and Venus should take this chance to get herself a sixth and maybe last Wimbledon title. Come on girl, mute the shrieker.
Roger
19-year old Roger Federer came to prominence by beating the awesome (at Wimbledon) Pete Sampras in 2001 in the 4th round, but it was 2003 before he won there. He then won it another 4 years straight.
Rafael Nadal was dumped out of the French Open in 2009 by 25th ranked Robin Soderling, which probably facilitated Roger Federer’s single French Open title that year.
Federer has won a record number of slams –
Australian – 5
French – 1
US Open – 5
Wimbledon – 7
He has never won 4 consecutive slams but has acquitted himself with dignity, grace and skill of such high-order as to be thought of as overall sublime.
At the age of 35 he is still producing top class tennis and has won the Australian Open this year.
I, for one, hope he gets Wimbledon again, especially as my adopted Countryman Querrey has already been knocked out after a valiant effort.
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Not at all Norm, nice to see others take the initiative
Very good reviews
Venus & Roger without any shadow of doubt for me
Very good reviews
Venus & Roger without any shadow of doubt for me
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1964white wrote:
Venus & Roger without any shadow of doubt for me
So who are these two fighting??
Song machine is coming down....
And we're gonna have a party Uhuhu
And we're gonna have a party Uhuhu
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Last time I was at Wimbledon the strawberries were really nice at £40 a punnet
Met Rupert their,good pigeon lad.
Anyhoo hope roger is wearing one of his lovely cardigans
Met Rupert their,good pigeon lad.
Anyhoo hope roger is wearing one of his lovely cardigans
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Rupert/Pigeon lad/Cardigansliggy wrote:Last time I was at Wimbledon the strawberries were really nice at £40 a punnet
Met Rupert their,good pigeon lad.
Anyhoo hope roger is wearing one of his lovely cardigans
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Muguruza wins the first set
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I think Venus left everything on the court when she played Jo in the semis. Seen it happen so many times, that a player gives everything in the semis and then has nothing left for the final.
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All over, such a shame for Venus. She just didn't have anything left, I really feel for her.
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Venus looked shatteredwhiteswan wrote:All over, such a shame for Venus. She just didn't have anything left, I really feel for her.
Well done to the Spanish lass
Hope all our new Spanish signings are as successful in their Leeds United career
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Yes indeed. We can hope can't we....1964white wrote:
Well done to the Spanish lass
Hope all our new Spanish signings are as successful in their Leeds United career
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Typical, I start a thread them, today I have to run a rather lengthy errand so missed the match, although I did tape it.
I'm sorry Venus lost but maybe she didn't pace herself like Roger did by not entering the French Open this year. That's probably the smartest thing he did and he's looked fresh this fortnight..
I'm sorry Venus lost but maybe she didn't pace herself like Roger did by not entering the French Open this year. That's probably the smartest thing he did and he's looked fresh this fortnight..
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Two other tennis players mate.hector wrote:
So who are these two fighting??
In fairness Hector I apologise. I really should have included a piece about the 2 opponents as well, It would have given it more balance.
If I ever do this again I will do a more complete job.
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Marin Cilic will be Federer's opponent in tomorrows final.
He is 28 and 6' 6", and has progressed to the Quarter Finals in the last 3 Wimbledons, also the quarter Final at the French Open this year.
He has 1 slam win, the US Open in 2014.
Head-to-head
Federer 6-1 Cilic, back to 2008.
Federer's 1 defeat was at the 2014 US Open SF the year Cilic won it.
He is 28 and 6' 6", and has progressed to the Quarter Finals in the last 3 Wimbledons, also the quarter Final at the French Open this year.
He has 1 slam win, the US Open in 2014.
Head-to-head
Federer 6-1 Cilic, back to 2008.
Federer's 1 defeat was at the 2014 US Open SF the year Cilic won it.
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First set to Federer
Come on Roger
Come on Roger
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Roger is playing some sublime stuff. I would like this match to go five sets after the lacklustre women's final yesterday
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The mixed doubles final will be on later, we have a British interest at both ends of the court. The lovely Heather Watson and one of her opponents Jamie Murray
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Federer looks calm & cool as ever, been a stroll in the park so farwhiteswan wrote:Roger is playing some sublime stuff. I would like this match to go five sets after the lacklustre women's final yesterday
Cilic looks rattled & shattered
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Sadly Cilic is in trouble physically & mentally
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First man to win eight championships
So so easy in such a one-side final
Well done Mr Cool
So so easy in such a one-side final
Well done Mr Cool
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Glad I missed it, poor end to the tournament with 6 one sided games to finish it...
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