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Wimbledon 2018 (& the grass court season)

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  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,484
    Another pointless bbc channel change.
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 3,883
    Would make sense to stop the match at the end of the Tiebreak as there's no way they will get the 4th set in.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    This match is mental
  • BR3red
    BR3red Posts: 1,715
    Just wow
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,344
    edited July 2018
    Be funny if tiebreak is not done before 11.

    License is only till 11 so it has to finish in 3 minutes
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,344
    They are allowed to finish tiebreak thankfully
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 3,883
    Fantastic match.
  • stonewallpenalty
    stonewallpenalty Posts: 3,842
    Some of that shit was outrageous . Good to see Djok back at his best.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    Brilliant tie break. Really looking forward to the resumption tomorrow (which will somewhat overshadow the women's final)
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    It has to be said that Nadal isn't a good advert for the moisture wicking properties of Nike tennis shirts!
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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Brilliant match.

    Feels like the final.

  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    North Lower Neil said:

    Brilliant match.

    Feels like the final.

    Yes, no way will the final have the same quality as this semi.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    It may as well be the final as whoever wins this will batter Anderson
  • BR3red
    BR3red Posts: 1,715
    DamoNorthStand said:

    It may as well be the final as whoever wins this will batter Anderson

    Thought Federer would...
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    Be interesting to see if they play before or after Women’s final and roof open or closed, choice of the players apparently.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    LargeAddick said:

    Be interesting to see if they play before or after Women’s final and roof open or closed, choice of the players apparently.

    Wonder what happens if they disagree.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    North Lower Neil said:

    LargeAddick said:

    Be interesting to see if they play before or after Women’s final and roof open or closed, choice of the players apparently.

    Wonder what happens if they disagree.
    Do the women get a say as well! If the semi goes to 5 sets, they could be on court for another hour and a half which would disrupt the build up to that final
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,759
    Surely they'll finish before the women's final with the roof on? Then open it up after they're done?
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    edited July 2018
    1pm start, roof closed apparently.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    Callumcafc said:

    Surely they'll finish before the women's final with the roof on? Then open it up after they're done?

    Playing first would be sensible but I’d wager they’d rather the roof open.
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  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    They will move the final to Monday.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,002
    DamoNorthStand said:

    Standard of this game - I can’t see Murray ever getting back to this level.

    True but worth noting that at various points in the last few years, Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have all looked finished.

    Federer 2013 and then the second half of 2016
    Nadal 2015-16
    Djokovic the last 18 months.
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961
    Great Tie Break
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited July 2018
    Tennis of the highest quality between two mega slam winners.
    That was the Novak of three years ago and that's the best I've seen Rafa play on grass despite losing the 3rd set.
    Chalk and cheese between the semi-finals, and can't criticize Isner and Anderson for being giants who serve great and receive poorly compared to other top players.
    Tie break at say 8-8 must be introduced in fifth set.

    In 3 years time when Roger, Rafa, Novak and Andy all come to the end of their stellar careers we will miss this golden generation.

    It's been a pleasure to see multi millionaires play tennis as warriors and for the joy of winning and entertainment.

    Cheers guys.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    soapboxsam said:

    Tennis of the highest quality between two mega slam winners.
    That was the Novak of three years ago and that's the best I've seen Rafa play on grass despite losing the 3rd set.
    Chalk and cheese between the semi-finals, and can't criticize Isner and Anderson for being giants who serve great and receive poorly compared to other top players.
    Tie break at say 8-8 must be introduced in fifth set.

    In 3 years time when Roger, Rafa, Novak and Andy all come to the end of their stellar careers we will miss this golden generation.

    It's been a pleasure to see multi millionaires play tennis as warriors and for the joy of winning and entertainment.

    Cheers guys.

    Murray has been a great player but not at the all time legend status that Federer, Novak and Nadal will be looked back on.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    15 minutes for the first game, Nadal and Djokovic continue where they left off last night!
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,484
    Nice to have the conclusion of this match today, the women's final is often a disappointment and over quickly.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    6-3 Nadal, 5th set to come
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,002
    Djokovic only won 3 of 17 break points.
    Nadal has won 4 of 6.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,344
    edited July 2018
    BBC just spent that entire changeover with camera focused on Kate, Meghan and Camilla talking and laughing

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