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AIBU to be sitting here still in my jammies watching Wimbledon build up?

984 replies

fuckmepinkandcallmerosie · 20/06/2011 11:02

That's it really. Got up, did a few bits of cleaning but have now stopped to watch the build up.

Grin

Go on, flame me Wink

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MyFace · 24/06/2011 23:44

My rain dance worked guys I get to see RAFA tomorrow!

mrsDB are you ok?

Itscurnsyouidiot · 24/06/2011 23:49

"I do seriously think he could do with some proper fitness training."

He undertook a massive fitness regime after the 07 Wimbledon because it was so poor, he is now probably the third fittest man on tour. Roger Federer looks fitter but just moves better than any player in history, he has an increasingly poor record in long matches.

Murray's record in 5 set matches is fantastic recently, he really doesn't need to work on fitness anymore.

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 24/06/2011 23:52

I am fine, myface ! Just having a rant. Smile

"probably 3rd fittest man on tour".

OK then.

Andy Murray cannot play, and win 5 set matches, of any import.

Itscurnsyouidiot · 24/06/2011 23:57

He won a 5 set French open 1/4 final three weeks ago, while injured. I'd say that's pretty important.

If you mean he can't beat the people ranked above him then I agree, but that's not because of his fitness.

He does look like he's about to keel over I agree! But then Del Potro played the entire 09 US open like he'd been up drinking till 5am the night before and he won the thing!

MyFace · 25/06/2011 00:03

I think it psychologically affects players, if someone looks like they're about to collapse the opposing player would relax and let down his guard.

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 00:11

That's what I mean, itcurns (glad you are not shouty shouting at me !)

NO EXCUSES. He had a poorly ankle...big fucking deal. Did you not see Rafa win Roland Garros and Wimbledon while requiring major surgery on both knees ?

If he really is as fit as is claimed, why does he carry on the way he does ? And why hasn't he won a Slam yet ? (see further up thread for british mentality for sport references).

I don't think it does affect others. As I said a few posts back, Rog and Rafa NEVER look knackered, or use/feign (sp ?) injury as an excuse for losing.

I don't think the media have done him any favours, hyping him up, when he was never going to be good enough, because he is British. And our sporting mentality is so different from other countries.

Until it changes, there will be lot of sports people out there in this country, who never get the chance to realise their full potential.

Itscurnsyouidiot · 25/06/2011 00:22

Not shouting, didn't mean to come across that way.

He had a poor ankle and won remember. I have no idea why he carries on like he does, it is highly frustrating. He acadamy coach said he has never seen a player enjoy tennis as much as Murray, yet he plays the game like it's torture.

I never said there wasn't a problem with the mental aspects of his game, but his fitness is unquestionable. Even in the fourth set today he was sprinting up to the net to collect drop shots then chasing back when the next shot was a lob. As soon as the point is over he goes back to looking sulky.

He hasn't won a grand slam because he bottled one final and got out classed in two. Maybe there is something in the British attitude theory, I read that recently at an event there were no Spanish journalists in the press room after a Nadal match, that would never happen to Murray.

Also, it is really, really hard to break up the Fedal dominance.

What do you think? You reckon he will ever be win a slam?

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 00:33

OK, I'll give you his fitness. Mental fitness is shot to buggery, maybe.

Rafa runs all over the court all the time too, don't forget. And won 2 Grand Slams while injured. I don't believe Andy's ankle was as bad as it was reported. Seeing how he went on to win at Queens ? Wink

I think Federer's reign is ending, I feel it's a shame watching him not be as fantastic to watch as he was, but I suppose it happens to everyone. I quite admire him for still giving it a shot, unlike Pete Sampras, who quit so no-one could beat him.

I don't think Andy will ever win a Slam, no. I think he had his time, and missed the opportunity. I did write a while back about this, it annoys me intensly that we get all the excuses of injury, tiredness etc, we never hear it about Roger or Rafa. You have to look at his peers to see what they have achieved in context with him. He and Rafa only have a couple of months age difference, there must be some reason why Rafa has achieved so much and Andy so little ? I'm not saying it's all his fault, but he is the one on the court playing at the end of the day, and the only one who can do it, ultimately.

I think in all likelihood if he did ever win a Slam, it would be because Roger, Rafa and Novak are all either injured in some way, or out. I don't like that Andy uses injury as an excuse for poor play, if it's that bad, then don't play ! Roger and Rafa never attribute injury to losing, they always compliment their opponent, and give credit where due. IE, "He (whomever) played better than me, and deserved to win".

MyFace · 25/06/2011 07:48

Just because RAFA and Rog don't use psychological mind games doesn't mean other players don't, I'm not saying it's always successful though, but I can see Murray using any underhand tactics to succeed. I am constantly surprised to see him in the top 4 tbh His play is too sloppy there are times when he shines but it's rare.
About the press, if my dc ever wanted to go into tennis I will move to a different country first.

Looking forward to the RAFA match today.

GO RAFA GO RAFA GO RAFA

noddyholder · 25/06/2011 09:18

I don't think nadal has a chance this year. He looks slower

RaahhfaNadalsMyToyboy · 25/06/2011 12:30

Oh Lord- Sharapova's fiance totally loves himself!!

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:17

Rafa day, yay !

Fancy having him on a Saturday !

Sharapova's fiance looks a right numpty.

myface

I concur with regards to Andy being in the top 4. His play just doesn't warrant it, although I suppose it must because he's there ? (Bit daft, I know).

What I think is astounding is the difference between no. 4 and then 3, 2 and 1. The top 3 are just so much better.

Funny, DH and I were talking this morning, and we were saying that the best thing for some of 'our' young players who look to be quite promising would be to get them out of the country - fast !

noddy

Not a tennis fan ? Rafa always plays 'slow', or, doesn't really exert himself in the 1st week. He doesn't need to. Conserves himself for when he does need it, like in the Final, which I believe, unless there is a shocker, or he injures himself and has to withdraw he will win !

VAMOS RAFA !

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:18

Awesome

Bet they were disappointed there was nothing to see, what with her 'sensible shorts' ! Grin

noddyholder · 25/06/2011 13:19

I am a HUGE tennis fan I have never done a days work while the tennis is on since about the 80s! I just think Rafa is past his best already. His knees are apparently troubling him. Love Federer though think he will win again this year

RaahhfaNadalsMyToyboy · 25/06/2011 13:20

Er- Rafa is playing- and it isn't on my red button!- I don't want to watch Sharapova! We saw her yesterday! Go away.......

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:24

Oh my word, you think he is past his best ? No way. And when have his knees not troubled him ?!

Methinks you are falling for the media hype re. Fed. Now there is a man past his best, but only because he is getting older.

I will start worrying about Rafa when I hear him talk of knee trouble, and if and when he appears on court with strapping round his knees again. Smile

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:24

Oh bugger, are we missing it.....shite, didn't realise it had gone past 1pm.

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:26

Why are they showing the ladies, we saw them yesterday. Have only seen 1 Rafa match so far, on opening day.

Bloody annoyed now. Angry

noddyholder · 25/06/2011 13:29

It is on multi screen. If he wins this year I'll eat my wimbledon hat!

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:31

I don't have multi-screen (what is that ?)

OOOOh, he's on in a minute ! Grin

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:31

I will hold you to that, noddy Wink

sayanythingRogerjustrogerme · 25/06/2011 13:32

Now now, I think the Rog has been playing better this year than the last couple of years. He was fantastic at the French and he's back in demolition mode at Wimbledon. Last year, for example, he was taken to 5 sets by Falla in the first round.

And I agree that Rafa's been a bit slower than usual this year. But a slow Rafa is still just about invincible.

mrsdonkeybucketVAMOSRAFA · 25/06/2011 13:33

See ? See ?

No knee trouble, looks fantastic......"moving perfectly".......no bandaging !

Even Tim says he is fine, and he had a sneaky look at the knee !

NER NER NER NER NER !

RaahhfaNadalsMyToyboy · 25/06/2011 13:33

about flipping time!! (Though if the Wozniaki match is speedy, no doubt they will drop this match for FedererAngry)