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sisterbliss · « **Reply #1920 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:15:07 pm »

Quote from: Bangin Them In on July 6, 2014, 06:10:00 pm

Boris is a very strange shade of red

Ferguson's rash.

gerrardsarmy · « **Reply #1921 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:15:09 pm »

Bouchard and Federer both lose

martinsquirtle · « **Reply #1922 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:15:21 pm »

Roger Federer is smooth personified

Surprise me. · « **Reply #1923 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:15:24 pm »

Class

Bangin Them In · « **Reply #1924 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:15:28 pm »

WHAT - NO CARDIGAN ?

I demand monograms

Motty · « **Reply #1925 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:17:56 pm »

Bloody good match that .

Congrats to Novak ,well deserved lad.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #1926 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:19:05 pm »

Best player won.

Congrats to Novak.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #1927 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:19:37 pm »

Gutted for Federer, you'd have to think he won't get many more chances to win slams now. Well played Djokovic though, recovered very well from losing 5 straight games in the 4th set.

dmorgan · « **Reply #1928 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:19:42 pm »

Well done to the old man but his last chance at a major has gone now....can't see him coming back with such a performance next year

rob1408 · « **Reply #1929 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:20:47 pm »

Two classy, humble men. A great final, congratulations to Novak.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #1930 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:25:44 pm »

Delighted Novak's won a slam after that hideous 1-5 in the last few years at slam finals. Kudos to Federer for a fantastic match.

Djokovic's speech at the end was pretty great.

whtwht · « **Reply #1931 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:26:02 pm »

hmm Connors reminds of that dude from Bill & Ted

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #1932 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:26:32 pm »

Quote from: martinsquirtle on July 6, 2014, 06:15:21 pm

Roger Federer is smooth personified

No "18" cardigan in sight today

Po The Panda · « **Reply #1933 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:28:00 pm »

Quote from: elpistolero7 on July 6, 2014, 06:26:32 pm

No "18" cardigan in sight today

Surprised your even posting after Nadal went out to a rookie.

Persephone · « **Reply #1934 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:28:07 pm »

Well done Novak, it was a great final to watch.

LFC_Verve · « **Reply #1935 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:29:00 pm »

Devastated that Fed didn't win. Such a class act and wanted him to win one more.

Congratulations to Djokovic though. Super match.

jizzspunk · « **Reply #1936 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:35:17 pm »

First set was remarkable....and the last two sets had the drama.....Roge looked like repeating in the manner against Roddick in the final a few years back......well done Novak.........let's hope Roge gets another slam final to play before he's done

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #1937 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:37:39 pm »

Quote from: Legacy on July 6, 2014, 06:28:00 pm

Surprised your even posting after Nadal went out to a rookie.

I'm a fan of the game, please stop following me and posting snide remarks.

I'm allowed to be a Nadal fan aren't I?

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #1938 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:40:07 pm »

Quote from: jazzfunk on July 6, 2014, 06:35:17 pm

First set was remarkable....and the last two sets had the drama.....Roge looked like repeating in the manner against Roddick in the final a few years back......well done Novak.........let's hope Roge gets another slam final to play before he's done

Those 5 games in a row from Fed in set 4 were quite ridiculous. He was striking the ball as cleanly as I've ever seen really. Great fight.

killer-heels · « **Reply #1939 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:44:26 pm »

Quote from: dmorgan on July 6, 2014, 06:19:42 pm

Well done to the old man but his last chance at a major has gone now....can't see him coming back with such a performance next year

That's been said for how many years now? In fact, he may actually have more of a chance as the miles start to catch up with the likes of Nadal, Djokovic and Murray, who now are no longer 23/24 year olds, but around 27/28.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #1940 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:47:20 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 6, 2014, 06:44:26 pm

That's been said for how many years now? In fact, he may actually have more of a chance as the miles start to catch up with the likes of Nadal, Djokovic and Murray, who now are no longer 23/24 year olds, but around 27/28.

The HC slams will be too difficult with Nadal and Djokovic IMO, but if he keeps his fitness up and keeps this serve volley routine going, I think Wimbledon next year will be a very good chance. Still, quite comfortably the best mover on grass.

I kind of agree with what you're saying. Nadal and Djokovic have already started to decline, and with the nature of their games, their decline (IMO) will be quicker then Federer's. There is another final in him for sure. Its perilous to write off a guy like him, may even go into beast mode and pull out a HC slam.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1941 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:48:24 pm »

Thought Fed had it there when he stormed back in the 4th. Feel sorry for him but well played Djoko too. I take the Piss out of him but he's clearly a decent bloke and after all his final defeats of late he needed that.

*Bigot alert* Another solid argument for equal prize money this weekend!

Titan · « **Reply #1942 on:** July 6, 2014, 06:48:27 pm »

Get in. Delighted for Djokovic, showed great mental strength to come back from losing that fourth set.

muyuu · « **Reply #1943 on:** July 6, 2014, 07:00:27 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 6, 2014, 06:44:26 pm

That's been said for how many years now? In fact, he may actually have more of a chance as the miles start to catch up with the likes of Nadal, Djokovic and Murray, who now are no longer 23/24 year olds, but around 27/28.

Therefore at the top of their game, instead of declining like Roger.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #1944 on:** July 6, 2014, 07:02:22 pm »

Gutted for Fed but happy for Djok too. Great final!

killer-heels · « **Reply #1945 on:** July 6, 2014, 07:10:01 pm »

Quote from: muyuu on July 6, 2014, 07:00:27 pm

Therefore at the top of their game, instead of declining like Roger.

Dunno, many players start to see a decline at their age as their peak is more like 25/26

y2w902 · « **Reply #1946 on:** July 6, 2014, 09:57:33 pm »

It's all my fault Federer lost guys, backed him in play. He always loses when I back him!

Still a legend and I apologise for costing you many a grand slam!

mercury · « **Reply #1947 on:** July 7, 2014, 06:30:30 am »

Gutted for Fed but both are great players with the champion's heart, no doubt about that.

Flash6289 · « **Reply #1948 on:** July 7, 2014, 12:49:10 pm »

Chuffed for Novak. Can't stand "RF".

Messiah · « **Reply #1949 on:** August 8, 2014, 08:15:21 pm »

Anybody watching Roger's Cup?

Messiah · « **Reply #1950 on:** August 8, 2014, 08:22:35 pm »

Murray bottling it big time against Tsonga. Was leading 3-0 in the 3rd set and now down 3-5.

Messiah · « **Reply #1951 on:** August 8, 2014, 08:31:28 pm »

And Murray is out

Tsonga in the semis

CTKelly · « **Reply #1952 on:** August 13, 2014, 08:34:18 pm »

No one following Cincy?

CTKelly · « **Reply #1953 on:** August 13, 2014, 08:37:21 pm »

Been a massive Wawrinka fan for years, but still can't believe the year he's had. The expectation on him since January has been immense and he's not quite keeping to task

Po The Panda · « **Reply #1954 on:** August 16, 2014, 02:27:50 am »

Murray Is such a mug nowadays, double break up and still can't win the set. Not the same player.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #1955 on:** August 16, 2014, 11:23:25 am »

Quote from: CTKelly on August 13, 2014, 08:37:21 pm

Been a massive Wawrinka fan for years, but still can't believe the year he's had. The expectation on him since January has been immense and he's not quite keeping to task

Wawrinka's never going to be Mr.Consistent like the big boys. But my god when he brings it, that backhand is o fucking beautiful. Like in Australia. I'm just delighted he won a slam, awesome player.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #1956 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:25:29 pm »

Nadal is out of the US Open. Not a big surprise considering his ongoing issues with his wrist:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/28839815

Cave_Wang · « **Reply #1957 on:** August 18, 2014, 10:32:23 pm »

Quote from: Broad Spectrum on August 18, 2014, 05:25:29 pm

Nadal is out of the US Open. Not a big surprise considering his ongoing issues with his wrist:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/28839815

Yeah its a real shame. The way Roger is finding form and Djokovic's game is crumbling he might be equal favourite this slam. Still wouldn't be surprised to see Djokovic slug his way to the championship though.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #1958 on:** August 29, 2014, 12:53:18 pm »

Sharapova vs Lisicki later. May keep an eye on that one

Ray K · « **Reply #1959 on:** August 29, 2014, 01:09:50 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on August 29, 2014, 12:53:18 pm

Sharapova vs Lisicki later. May keep an eye on that one

Who do you fancy in that one michael?

And who do you think will go through?