Ben Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Thought your kiss-of-death had taken its toll when she dropped the first set, but alas she thankfully saw it through. Let's see if she can at least give Serena a decent match, even if Serena does look in such ominously ruthless form.. I have to say, Laura Robson is without a doubt becoming my favourite player to watch. It's refreshing to see such young talent performing well (Keys, Tomic, Lisicki..) and our Laura is right up there battling with them and breaking records as she goes. So well deserved. Plus.. she's British too - madness! I'm not used to having someone other than Murray to patriotically cheer for! The potential Murray/Djokovic (as it was always expected, really..) final is mouth-watering. I can't wait for the second week now.. Edited June 29, 2013 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thought your kiss-of-death had taken its toll when she dropped the first set, but alas she thankfully saw it through. Yes, thankfully I left the room for a while and she pulled herself back together. Keys is out now I think .. but Sloane Stephens is still in. Thought Kvitova was on the way too but she rallied (haha .. ). What can anyone do against Serena? .. she's a machine. They have nothing to lose I suppose and will have the crowd advantage I imagine. Still .. tough ask. Laura is doing brilliantly, I just wish she'd be more consistent on serve .. it's such a strong part of her game when it's firing. Tough few days for her though having to play continually. Andy is looking so strong .. hardly had us biting our nails at all .. hope that lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Sabine or Laura, Laura or Sabine - who to watch? Yes, I am supposed to be working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Serena stands way above others with her strong serve and "Aces" are the norm. However, Lisicki also has a very strong serve and one never knows. I think, at the least, she will put up a very strong game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Bye bye Laura Uh oh - Sabine made Williams angry Edited July 1, 2013 by Karsa Orlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 GO SABINE!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Yay!! I'm so happy .. sad about Laura but ecstatic about Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) I've just got home to the news that Laura lost , but that Sabine won!!!! So pleased for her - hope I can catch the highlights later on. Oh, and Andy's taken the first set in his match too! Edited July 1, 2013 by chesilbeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 .. and the next and he's a break up in the third Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Not sure how he took that second set but once he had it the game was all over. Good win in the end, but not still not shifting out of second or third gear for me. Whisper it, but Djokovic looks in better form to me.. though that won't count for much when the (probable) final rolls around. Delighted for Sabine, never thought she could challenge that much but really hope she goes on and wins it. Would be a shame if she's one of those giant-killers that topples out next round as we've seen quite often this year. So unhappy that Laura has lost, but she's had a great tournament and has shown her true potential. Definitely onwards and upwards for her. Looking forward to the rest of the tournament, it's been great so far.. Edited July 1, 2013 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I wish I could multi-task. Trying to watch the tennis and do my work at the same time doesn't seem to be happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Marion Bartoli is interesting .. I'm fascinated by her and all her Muhammad Ali type shuffles and high kicks in between points. Very entertaining. Yay! .. Sabine through to the semi's .. brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 uh-oh .. Petra's wobbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 ... and she's gone Aggie played fantastically well today but hope she doesn't win against Sabine. For one thing I haven't forgiven her yet for that terrible final she made me sit through last year Mad Marion is through too .. not a crowd favourite it seems but she's a bit different. Would like to see a Lisicki v Bartoli final .. be something quite special I think with Sabine winning comfortably .. but not one-sidedly Feeling nervous about tomorrow but have every faith in Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I do hate the way some players don't wait for their opponent before walking off court. Never used to be that way. There should be a rule Have to say, I loved seeing the McEnroe brothers playing McNamara and McNamee last night. Such good fun, and a reminder of the days when I really loved tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Comment from the BBC website: "A suggestion from Ed Lucas via Twitter that there should be a gap between matches of half an hour or so to allow punters "to get drinks and nipples ready". I'm assuming he means nibbles, but these big matches do make you tense - each to their own." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Brilliant. So Murray's lost the first set against Verdasco (and his first of the tournament) but a break up 3-1 in the second. That's better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Wow, that was hard work to watch, let alone play!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 WELL DONE ANDY!! Goodness .. that was edge of the seat stuff .. and now onwards and upwards to face the guy with the 140mph serve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Good grief I don't even think I can watch his semi-final - watching Murray isn't good for blood pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Think of those of us that are many years older than you Ben.. I hope A&E's in Britain are getting in extra staff for Friday afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I was sitting in a pub with my back to the tv chatting to my mate. The expressions on the faces of those watching the match were hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Glad mad Marion got through but, after a great start, Sabine is letting it slip Come on girl!! Tried watching it in 3D but the quality was terrible .. switched back to 2D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Just got home and it's 7-7 in the final set COME ON SABINE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 YES!! I was obviously her good luck charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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