susanbb Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 It starts Monday. How many MORE days of rain shall we have More importantly.........COME ON ANDY ( that's only if he is able to play ) Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 How many MORE days of rain shall we have Wimbledon fortnight usually guarantees 2 weeks lousy weather!. Is Andy's wrist better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Let's hope the covers don't come out too often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I will have tennis-neck for the next two weeks, with my head swivelling between the computer for the forum & the tv for the tennis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 No Andy Poorly wrist Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Oh well. We're all routing for Federer anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 No Andy, means we will all have to shout for Timbo instead!! Want Rafa to win, but think Federer will win his 5th title & join Borg in exclusive club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Anybody actually been to Wimbledon? I used to go in my late teens (something to do with Boris Becker, I think ). I last went on my 21st birthday, I had Men's final tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Have been. Bizarrely just don't seem to have the time now. I only just manage to watch it on TV. Mind you, it's been so wet this year. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 YAAAAAAY for Jamie Murray A Grand Slam under his belt. YIPEEEEEEEEEEEE SUSAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 susan, did I hear rightly yesterday.... that the prize money for the Ladies is now the same as for the Men? I know they've been fighting for it for years - but what a cheek if they still only play 3 sets It was good to see Federer win his 5th successive Wimbledon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I love the mixed doubles what an exciting match ............Well done Jamie Murray and Jelena Jankovic.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Yes, they do get the same prize money. Good for the girls, considering they don't have to do 5 sets Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 FEDERER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Federer did it soooo well Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 susan, did I hear rightly yesterday.... that the prize money for the Ladies is now the same as for the Men? I know they've been fighting for it for years - but what a cheek if they still only play 3 sets It was good to see Federer win his 5th successive Wimbledon Yes, but to be a player, male or female, you have to give the same commitments in practising, travel, time etc. The sacrifices in giving up other things for tennis are the same. Well done Federer and Murray & Jannovitch today. There's been some great tennis, Nadal made it a brilliant match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 susan' date=' did I hear rightly yesterday.... that the prize money for the Ladies is now the same as for the Men? I know they've been fighting for it for years - but what a cheek if they still only play 3 sets It was good to see Federer win his 5th successive Wimbledon [/quote'] Yes, but to be a player, male or female, you have to give the same commitments in practising, travel, time etc. The sacrifices in giving up other things for tennis are the same. Well done Federer and Murray & Jannovitch today. There's been some great tennis, Nadal made it a brilliant match. I agree the sacrifices are the same Sheila - but todays women are not weaklings. or playing for fun and they are quite capable of playing 5 sets. Some of them are capable of taking on most of the male players! I think it's wrong that they only have to play 3 sets and yet demand, and receive, the same prize money. Equality should mean exactly that - equality! It gives other claims to equality a bad name - there will always be differences, we are not all equal, but I believe in equal pay for equal work, and that includes sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 They should be prepared to play 5 sets I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 No cups of tea from Sheila for us then Egluntine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I agree with you too, they are so capable and strong. It's no girly game any more BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Funnily enough, I don't think the prizes should be equal, 3 sets is tons easier than 5 sets, I just thought I'd throw in some other fascinating points. (Thought it might be safer to agree with Egluntine & Lesley, folks ). No really, it does give equality a bad name if it's not equal work. I couldn't play 5 sets, I'd need too many loo/tea breaks. That's the only reason of course. Imagine 5 hours like the men's quarters, then play the semi a few hours later, felt sorry for Djokovitch in that respect. Although OH (who watched about 5 mins was that someone should concede a semi match rather than play to the end.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Sheila - you only need lots of loo breaks because you have tea breaks Egluntine - you do realise that when we do both make it to a get-together, we'll be on our own? everyone else will be too scared to join us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
