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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Thu 3 Jul 21:38
Wimbledon has been a great delight, since I was a lad, every year at the beginning of the school summer holidays. And more recently nothing better than seeing our own Andy Murray lift the trophy twice. With the demise of Jack Draper today, it emphasises even more the massive achievement of our Andy. I`ve noticed some English online commentators trying to belittle his achievements, but I reckon we`ll have to wait a few more decades before any British man can get anywhere near to Sir Andy. But well done to Jack for acknowledging Andy`s achievement.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Fri 4 Jul 21:16
Sabalenka vs Radacanu has been sensational - what a first set that was!
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sat 5 Jul 15:14
Yes pity Raducanu`s out. By the way, that guy Sinner`s some player. I suppose we`re all Sinners but few can command the court like that guy. It`s between him Alcaraz and maybe Djocovic but I would favour the Sinner.
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:30
Raducanu played very well. If she can avoid those niggling injuries that have plagued her she could have a very good chance of winning another championship or two.
But oh those unforced errors! No good hitting a brilliant passing shot then fluffing an easy volley at the net. More consistency please!
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:31
Oops double fault..posted twice!
Post Edited (Sat 05 Jul 16:32)
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:47
Topic Originator: Parboiled like
Date: Sat 5 Jul 16:31
Oops double fault..posted twice!
Wondered what the racket was :-o))
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 6 Jul 19:14
Some match just ended between Norrie and Jarry, Norrie winning in five sets after four and a half hours. Jarry seems to be the successor to the big-serving John Isner. Norrie's next match may be against Alcaraz!
Post Edited (Sun 06 Jul 19:15)
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Sun 6 Jul 22:49
Aye, Norrie`s the only brit to make it to the quarter finals. That effort today must have taken some toll on his energy. Would hope he can keep winning but that`s a long shot, I reckon.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sun 6 Jul 22:57
Why does everything have to be moved to technology based? Absolute carnage in a match on Centre Court earlier due to the “automatic line calling” system being turned off during the match……why on earth have they done away with line judges?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 6 Jul 23:40
Apparently the mistake was due to `operator error` according to BBC Sport -
The All England Club initially said the system was "deactivated on the point in question" because of "operator error".
A spokesperson said later on Sunday that, after further investigation, it was found the technology was "deactivated in error on part of the server`s side of the court for one game".
During that time, three calls on the affected side of the court were not picked up.
Helwerth (the umpire), who did not know the system had been turned off, called two of them himself before the incident highlighted by Pavlyuchenkova.
"We have apologised to the players involved," said a spokesperson for the All England Club.
"We continue to have full confidence in the accuracy of the ball-tracking technology.
"In this instance, there was a human error and as a consequence we have fully reviewed our processes and made the appropriate changes."
It seems that the system, like VAR, is only as reliable as the people operating it. I don`t understand why the umpire didn`t make the call himself the third time if he`d already done that twice.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 10:31
I really enjoyed the Norrie v Jarry match. The levels were excellent across the five sets.
There can`t be too many in the game that are fitter than Cam?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 7 Jul 12:17
Apparently he`s been blessed with a much bigger-than-average pair of lungs!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:14
I’ve met a few women like that over the years, wee eck.
Cilic v Cobolli is warming up. I hope Cilic can win the third set?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:38
Game on.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:41
Cobolli takes him out in the tie break. Good game. Italy have some fine players in the Men’s.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:45
Too many multi ball bouncing participants for my liking. Cilic bounced the ball 12 or 13 times before every service. It seems that`s a tactic of the older players, maybe to give themselves a short break from the action. Djokovic does the same. Bores me to death.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:50
I know what you mean but I think they have 30 secs to serve so they can use that time as they wish.
I think Jarry complained about Norrie, but nothing in the rules to stop it.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:06
Apparently the time limit only applies to the first serve so if they serve a fault they can take as long as they like to hit the second serve!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:47
I never knew that, wee eck.
Novak is struggling against De Minaur.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 21:20
A real shame for Grigor Dmitrov. He was two sets up on Sinner when having to retire. He’s 34 now and won’t have too many more chances.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Tue 8 Jul 13:09
I had forgotten that Cameron Norrie had such a strong Scottish link, his dad being from Glasgow. Just as I thought, it takes a Scot to do the business at Wimbledon, although I don`t see him progressing much further this year and he is 29, so maybe this is as good as it gets.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Tue 8 Jul 18:34
Quote:
Paralex, Tue 8 Jul 13:09
I had forgotten that Cameron Norrie had such a strong Scottish link, his dad being from Glasgow. Just as I thought, it takes a Scot to do the business at Wimbledon, although I don`t see him progressing much further this year and he is 29, so maybe this is as good as it gets.
Got to agree there, Paralex, it takes the Scots to actually make an impact at Wimbledon, the rest of the home nations just don`t have the necessary grit
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 8 Jul 18:40
Cam`s getting schooled by Alcaraz tonight unfortunately!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 8 Jul 19:56
Cracking watch.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 8 Jul 20:58
Quote:
buffy, Tue 8 Jul 19:56
Cracking watch.
Yes, they always put one on after the game and before the interview.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Tue 8 Jul 21:03
Thought tonight`s game would be the final hoorah for Norrie. I do like Alcaraz though. I fancied Sinner to do the business this year but looks like Alcaraz must be favourite now.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 8 Jul 21:13
Ye can go aff folk awfy quickly ken Raymie
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 8 Jul 21:17
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Paralex, Tue 8 Jul 21:03
Thought tonight`s game would be the final hoorah for Norrie. I do like Alcaraz though. I fancied Sinner to do the business this year but looks like Alcaraz must be favourite now.
Sinner is not as effective on grass and Alcaraz currently has his number.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Wed 9 Jul 00:48
Think you might just be right about that Raymie.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 9 Jul 10:52
Did anyone hear how Sinner’s scan went on his elbow?
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 9 Jul 15:09
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 8 Jul 21:17
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Paralex, Tue 8 Jul 21:03
Thought tonight`s game would be the final hoorah for Norrie. I do like Alcaraz though. I fancied Sinner to do the business this year but looks like Alcaraz must be favourite now.
Sinner is not as effective on grass and Alcaraz currently has his number.
I think Sinner beat Alcaraz at Wimbledon quite comfortably previously? Both have looked a bit vulnerable at times in this tournament but you would have to favour Alcaraz currently.
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Topic Originator: Parnott
Date: Sat 12 Jul 17:35
Women`s final 6-0 6-0 was crazy.
Just read that centre court capacity around a tennis court is 14,900 but EEP around a footy pitch at 11000 is nearly as crazy.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 12 Jul 21:18
I wonder how much a centre court ticket was and for what ?
Women getting the same prize money as men, I believe?
I wonder if Wimbledon will be regretting that decision ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Sun 13 Jul 15:42
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sat 12 Jul 21:18
I wonder how much a centre court ticket was and for what ?
Women getting the same prize money as men, I believe?
I wonder if Wimbledon will be regretting that decision ?
My men`s final ticket last year was £250 or so from memory so I`d imagine that ballpark.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 13 Jul 17:49
I’ve since read a ticket was £350.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 13 Jul 19:26
Well, I got that wrong. Congratulations to Sinner for coming back from that devastating defeat in Paris. This took a lot of testicular fortitude.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sun 13 Jul 19:33
Was bugging me the whole game who he looks like. Turns out it`s Davie Moyes 🤔
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Mon 14 Jul 10:50
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Sun 13 Jul 15:42
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sat 12 Jul 21:18
I wonder how much a centre court ticket was and for what ?
Women getting the same prize money as men, I believe?
I wonder if Wimbledon will be regretting that decision ?
My men`s final ticket last year was £250 or so from memory so I`d imagine that ballpark.
How did you get a ticket for the final Rusty?
Was it in the ballot?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 14 Jul 10:55
I`ve often wondered about the demographics of a Wimbledon Final crowd. Yesterday a popped champagne cork landed on the Centre Court during play apparently!
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Mon 14 Jul 11:42
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 14 Jul 10:55
I`ve often wondered about the demographics of a Wimbledon Final crowd. Yesterday a popped champagne cork landed on the Centre Court during play apparently!
The demographics outside of a Wimbledon final will differ dramatically from most other days for sure due to ticket prices. I have been to Wimbledon quarter finals and it is a fabulous sporting event, but would love to get to a final or to the earlier rounds.
Quite addictive to be there and always apply each year for the public ballot.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Mon 14 Jul 18:34
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 14 Jul 10:55
I`ve often wondered about the demographics of a Wimbledon Final crowd. Yesterday a popped champagne cork landed on the Centre Court during play apparently!
Eck, it`s partly due to the fact you`re allowed to bring your own fizz into the ground. I was popping Tesco Prosecco 😂
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Mon 14 Jul 18:36
Quote:
parsmad68, Mon 14 Jul 10:50
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Sun 13 Jul 15:42
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sat 12 Jul 21:18
I wonder how much a centre court ticket was and for what ?
Women getting the same prize money as men, I believe?
I wonder if Wimbledon will be regretting that decision ?
My men`s final ticket last year was £250 or so from memory so I`d imagine that ballpark.
How did you get a ticket for the final Rusty?
Was it in the ballot?
I`ve had a few offers of tickets as I`m a member of an LTA affiliated club and each one gets a wee allocation so your chances are decent but remarkably the men`s final last year was in the public ballot. I nearly died with excitement when the email came through. Don`t even want to think about my odds. It was the experience of a lifetime for sure.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 14 Jul 23:32
My brother took my mum for her 80th to the opening day. £60 for centre court all day. He got lucky in the ballot. Said it was tremendous.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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