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2012 Wimbledon Championships

Armstrong_11

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Can't find a thread so am starting one.

anyone else following the competition?

shocker in the women's side so far, Pennetta, Hantchova, Venus and Jankovic out early. Horrid luck for Jankovic to draw unseeded Clijsters.

Berdych, Isner and Tomic (BOOOOOO!) gone in the men's side.
 

Armstrong_11

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Nadal in trouble early... 2 breaks down to Bellucci. first set.
 

al_pacino

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Wish someone would tell Schiavone to shut the f up while playing, she was making her second "grunt" as the ball was landing after she served and Robson must've found at least a bit off putting.

This goes for a lot of the womens game and it's bloomin annoying.
 

Armstrong_11

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it makes me wonder.... are these women noisier on the court or in bed. :giggle:
anyone had any experience to share. haha!
 

hughy

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Gulbis was immense against Berdych yesterday. Pretty sure he plays a qualifier in the next round too, so he should be safely through to the third. Enjoyed watching Heather Watson yesterday too, I love it when players genuinely seem to be having a lot of fun when they're playing, she's a great character.

Watching Ward now, taken this Spanish fella to a 5th set, but seems to be stuttering a bit. Got it back on serve, but the momentum's with the other chappy.
 

nightgoat

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Wish someone would tell Schiavone to shut the f up while playing, she was making her second "grunt" as the ball was landing after she served and Robson must've found at least a bit off putting.

This goes for a lot of the womens game and it's bloomin annoying.

I'd probably watch women's tennis for longer than five minutes at a time if seemingly every single player shrieks when they hit the ball. Has anyone actually proven that they can hit the ball harder because of it?
 

Hoddle_Ledge

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There is some science behind the grunt; something to do with inhaling then exhalation of air as you make contact with the ball keeps some air in the lungs that improves core strength. This is obviously not the reason players grunt though, just a mental/perceived effort/sexual frustration thing.

Got my tickets for Centre on Friday. Only live 5 minutes away now so I popped down yesterday evening for some late action.

Honestly don’t think Murray has a chance, the other three are far too strong mentally.

Great to see Heather Watson get through, her footwork is superb, potentially the first Brit to get into the top 10 for 378 years or whatever it is.
 

nightgoat

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I've only half followed that game, but there was a point earlier on when Paszek was serving at a crucial moment for her and kept stopping and delaying on her serve, pausing on her ball toss and such. Seemed very unsporting. Boo her.
 

Armstrong_11

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Hmmm, is Ana Ivanovic cold? :whistle:
no idea... but i always find her kinda hot!
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nightgoat

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I agree... BBC just showed her winning her match and she looked erm, pleased?
 

Armstrong_11

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funny interviewer linking tie-breaks to penalties when interviewing Murry...

totally different, imo, tie breaks decide sets... if both players are equally match then the game will technically go on forever, as Isner and Mahut (spelling?) proven a couple of years ago. that was crazy.
 

Gbspurs

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Who is this rosol fella. The guy is epic!!
 

Hoddle_Ledge

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Saw this guy in the qualifying rounds a couple of years ago, thought he was the worst player I'd ever seen. He must be on drugs or weetabix or something.
 

Armstrong_11

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Who is this rosol fella. The guy is epic!!
WTF!!!

they are still playing??!! i switch over to watch Euro.... Nadal won the first set tie breaker not too long ago... i thot that's it! and now it's 2 sets all??? with nadal having to fight back to level the match???

CRAYZEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
 

Gbspurs

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Saw this guy in the 1st round a couple of years ago, thought he was the worst player I'd ever seen. He must be on drugs or weetabix or something.

He looks unbelievably pumped just firing 99mph backhands!!
 
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