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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 8, 2017 22:07:43 GMT
I like Andy and think he is brilliant, not a Scottish thing, merely mean 'nationality' as first British player to win since 1938. *British male  *British male Singles player |
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Post by lynette on Jul 9, 2017 14:43:01 GMT
I don't agree with Becker is personality is more famous than his tennis. Becker for me deserves the title 'great' if for nothing else winning Wimbledon, unseeded, at 17 in the modern era. I doubt we'll see that again in our lifetime. I expect I'm not the only one who was watching the telly when Becker like a tornado struck Wimbledon. He went for every ball, every one. By the way, don't Australians play tennis these days? Oh, that guy who whinged, yes, but is there anyone else? When people criticise Old Ma Murray I always think of how she was a Dunblaine mum. |
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Post by d'James on Jul 9, 2017 16:37:55 GMT
Becker for me deserves the title 'great' if for nothing else winning Wimbledon, unseeded, at 17 in the modern era. I doubt we'll see that again in our lifetime. I expect I'm not the only one who was watching the telly when Becker like a tornado struck Wimbledon. He went for every ball, every one. By the way, don't Australians play tennis these days? Oh, that guy who whinged, yes, but is there anyone else? When people criticise Old Ma Murray I always think of how she was a Dunblaine mum. The one who knocked Andy out at Queens seemed lovely. Jordan Thompson I think. I really don't like Nick Kyrgios or Bernard Tomic (his Dad's even worse). |
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Post by lynette on Jul 10, 2017 14:50:23 GMT
I watched that 'Our Wimbledon' programme. Apart from obviously being just a mash up of old footage and old ideas ( you can NOT be serious) I thought it was a bit too much Sue Barker. I like her; she is a good presenter, does her homework and so on, but I would have liked to have heard more from one or two about how tennis treated women in the past though this was touched on with Billy Jean a little. And they could have interviewed a few losers! I dunno, just seemed like a lost opportunity.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 10, 2017 14:56:06 GMT
What channel is it on lynette ? Can't find it on iplayer. |
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Post by d'James on Jul 10, 2017 14:57:59 GMT
I think I need one of Dolores Umbridge's 'special' quills so I can write 'I must support Andy Murray,' as I keep forgetting. Haha.
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Post by vdcni on Jul 10, 2017 15:14:30 GMT
I watched that 'Our Wimbledon' programme. Apart from obviously being just a mash up of old footage and old ideas ( you can NOT be serious) I thought it was a bit too much Sue Barker. I like her; she is a good presenter, does her homework and so on, but I would have liked to have heard more from one or two about how tennis treated women in the past though this was touched on with Billy Jean a little. And they could have interviewed a few losers! I dunno, just seemed like a lost opportunity. It was a bit interview dependent - old footage and no new interviews from Martina or Serena and nothing from Graf at all so that didn't help the male/female balance. I actually liked Sue in this - she bought her own relationship to the place with her, particularly regarding Murray & Laver which prevented it being just a run through of familiar stories - how many times do we need to hear the McEnroe/Borg tiebreak stuff. I was much more interested to hear from Becker, Sampras, King and Evert as we don't hear their stories as often. |
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Post by d'James on Jul 10, 2017 15:17:43 GMT
I really enjoyed the documentary but I think it should've been a series so they could've interviewed more people for longer.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 10, 2017 16:52:27 GMT
Oh my heavens! I was watching Poldark (seeing as no one will tell me where to find the Wimbledon documentary  ) and when it finished Wimbledon came on and.....Nadal....what? This is serious and my stupid Sky signal is pixilating in and out.....  |
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Post by d'James on Jul 10, 2017 16:58:12 GMT
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 10, 2017 17:04:03 GMT
I don't agree with Becker is personality is more famous than his tennis. Becker for me deserves the title 'great' if for nothing else winning Wimbledon, unseeded, at 17 in the modern era. I doubt we'll see that again in our lifetime. Also the first male German to win Wimbledon, I remember when he burst on the scene and announced his arrival, however he never lived up to his star billing though. As much as I like Becker he is a bankrupt, who spends his time at card tables instead of paying his debtors Another great player was Agassi, very understated. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 10, 2017 17:05:07 GMT
Predictable I just got in from work as Murray won. I thought they would have him playing an evening game, when it's cooler.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 10, 2017 17:07:39 GMT
Thank you d'James - I was searching for Our Wimbledon without the Sue Barker bit in front. Maybe a glimmer of hope for Nadal... |
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 10, 2017 17:28:11 GMT
Another good game for Murray, I think Paire showing his frustration rubbed off on Murray as he started doing it, too! No surprise, Paire played some incredible shots, though many backfired and Murray gave as good as he got. The match certainly was not as easy as the score looks like it should've been!
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 10, 2017 18:06:55 GMT
How are your nerves holding up d'James ? |
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Post by d'James on Jul 10, 2017 18:08:06 GMT
How are your nerves holding up d'James ? They're not lol. I've got a three hour car journey ahead of me but I can't drag myself away from the match. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 10, 2017 18:23:33 GMT
Come on Rafa
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Post by d'James on Jul 10, 2017 19:36:45 GMT
Sadface for Rafa. At least he can take me to dinner now. Not as posh a dinner as if he'd won but still. Don't know who that random woman was sitting in his box . . . ;-)
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 10, 2017 19:40:05 GMT
Wow.....what extraordinary tennis!!!!
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 10, 2017 19:54:01 GMT
Don't know who that random woman was sitting in his box . . Oh. You spotted me then.... |
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Post by lynette on Jul 10, 2017 21:25:57 GMT
Muller' s face was the definition of 'dogged'
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Post by d'James on Jul 10, 2017 22:59:55 GMT
I think I might have to throw myself behind Milos Raonic now.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 11, 2017 7:37:40 GMT
It was a bit interview dependent - old footage and no new interviews from Martina or Serena and nothing from Graf at all so that didn't help the male/female balance. I actually liked Sue in this - she bought her own relationship to the place with her, particularly regarding Murray & Laver which prevented it being just a run through of familiar stories - how many times do we need to hear the McEnroe/Borg tiebreak stuff. I was much more interested to hear from Becker, Sampras, King and Evert as we don't hear their stories as often. I agree Sue made it personable - she's very likeable. It passed the time and it was funny to see McEnroe as spoilt-brattish sulky as I remember him. Thanks for headsup everyone. But the best thing about it was the beginning of the Michael Kiwanuka track, Cold Little Heart at the end credits. |
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Post by Latecomer on Jul 11, 2017 10:03:09 GMT
Lovely day at Wimbledon yesterday! The sexism (not putting as many women's matches on Centre and No1 Court) paid off for me as was on court 2 and we got to see Kerber (no1 seed!) beaten by Muruguruza. Fantastic match. Long rallies, no idea who was going to win the match...in the end M just a bit more creative and attacking but just WOW!
Also got to see baby Zverev (Sasha) , disappointed he lost to Raonic (does that man even like playing tennis?)
So pleased we had no rain....charmed life as today looks poor weather wise.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 11, 2017 11:35:23 GMT
Oh my! Could we have the two Johns (Inverdale and Lloyd) commentating on every match please? They are absolutely delightful.
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) and when it finished Wimbledon came on and.....Nadal....what? This is serious and my stupid Sky signal is pixilating in and out..... 
