Olly Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Anybody else just staggered away from the TV set in a daze? I stopped watching Wimbledone a few years ago, because I found the tennis had just become so boring - all power shots and egos. I just happened to turn this on, and it was such an exciting match, I thought I'd tape it while I went and did the gardening. Came back in, watched what I'd recorded - was gutted when the recording ran out ... and then I realised it was STILL going on! What a fantastic match - two really great players and some brilliant tennis. We'll be lucky if the quarter-finals, or even the final, are as good as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 OH has just sat glued to the tennis match too - he says Andy Murray is actually quite a good player. He was impressed with his range of shots and reckons he's better than Tim Henman was! Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I'm usually not a tennis fan but i had it on in the background and then started watching and couldn't turn it off.The only problem is that i don't understand the way they score it as it looks different to me with every match they plan.So glad they didn't have to carry on tomorrow.Murray is up against Nadal now isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam42 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Really exciting match. Looking forward to the Nadal match now. OH wanted to know what I had been shouting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 we have just sat and watched it we dont normally watch tennis, but it was great cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Yes a simply fantastic match. Makes me proud to be from Dunblane, what a homecoming he'll have, no matter what happens now. Best tennis I've seen since Connors/McEnroe & Co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Gripping wasn't it. The crowd were fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Gripping wasn't it. Makes a change from Griping then! I had to keep popping back in to watch - and didn't think he would do it. It was a really good match. I don't bother to watch until the second week now - and never watch womens tennis......I can't stand all that grunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I thought the crowd were obviously excited but to start clapping at double faults and booing Gasquet for taking a loo break is simply not on. Top notch match though! I was surprised Gasquet didn't ask for the final game to be carried over, he had a real case with the light at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Loved it. Brilliant match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Top notch match though! I was surprised Gasquet didn't ask for the final game to be carried over, he had a real case with the light at that point. I think he did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I can't stand all that grunting Same here. Can't see the point.....unless it is unnerve your opponent. At least Monica Seles has cleared off.....she was the worst ever for that. Anyone else think Tim Henman looks odd with clothes on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I never watch tennis but I went up to bed to watch the drama thingy and obviously discovered the match instead and wow I was hooked every point seemed to go right to the edge they were so well matched The french chappy did ask the umpire a couple of times to carry over but was refused I think he was tiring rather than the light being the main issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Anyone else think Tim Henman looks odd with clothes on? Wow Egluntine, which channel have you been watching? I'm sure he had clothes on when I saw him on Today at Wimbledon, but keen to turn to your channel... No, I do know what you mean....he does look strange...a bit too 'straight'! Could do with more of the Pat Rafter (sp?) look I think! I wouldn't mind seeing him in the buff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 It was brilliant and I'll be cheering for Andy BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I missed the end as I had to go out and couldn't cancel Looking forward to Wednesday's match - easy dinner planned and answerphone on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Top notch match though! I was surprised Gasquet didn't ask for the final game to be carried over, he had a real case with the light at that point. I think he did? He was asking earlier, a couple of games into the final set after Murray broke his serve, but they played for nearly another half an hour and by that time it was much darker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I used to be an avid tennis fan, when the children were small they knew that daddy was in charge during Wimbledon fortnight, but for the last few years it has largely left me cold. I listened to both of Murray's previous 2 matches on the radio whilst weeding the allotment and they sounded good, so OH and I decided to forego the allotment last night to watch, we nearly gave up after 2 and a half sets but we hung in there and so did Andy Vintage Wimbledon He reminded me of Jimmy Connors, took 2 sets to get into gear and then wow what a change around It can't have been much fun for Gasque but when you are playing a British person on Centre Court at Wimbledon it comes with the territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 His match was absolutely amazing! Especially as the third set went to match point and if Murray hadn't have won the set he would have lost the whole Match. Apparently Gasquet, before yesterday, had never lost a match where he'd won the first two sets. It really was a WOW moment when Murray won! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
