Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted July 5, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Absolutely pointless, shite "sport". How? It's one of the most raw one-on-one sports out there. Not everyone finds it fun to watch and I get that but I can't see any argument to cast doubt on how much of a sport it is. Takes strength, fitness, strategy, mental wherewithal and a lot of technique to be good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted July 5, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Posh tossers, strawberries and cream and all that shite. Ripple of applause whenever someone wins a point, absolutely no passion to be seen. Cliff Richard singing that time sums it up, absolutely awful. If you want to see a ball being hit back and forth for an hour or two go into the garden a smack one against the wall. Spot the casual viewer who thinks tennis is just played at Wimbledon all year round . Wimbledon is very traditional, tennis at large isn't like that, you get a much better atmosphere at other tournaments, particularly the Davis Cup. You might find it boring but these are some of the best individual sports men and women in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, Cannabis said: If you want to see a ball being hit back and forth for an hour or two go into the garden a smack one against the wall. Or watch Rugby Union Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Cannabis said: Absolutely pointless, shite "sport". First off, Wimbledon isn't tennis. Tennis is one of the best sports to play. You can play until you're ancient (although typically you move to doubles which requires a tad less running), but it's 1 on 1, macho y macho, eat or be eaten sport. Little things have given me such satisfaction as when I know I have my opponent on his heels and totally out of sync. Top 3 best sports to play of all time. Watching it 'can' be a bit tough though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado 1,710 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I'd rather watch a Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal than the CL final... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Machado said: I'd rather watch a Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal than the CL final... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted July 5, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Cannabis said: Posh tossers, strawberries and cream and all that shite. Ripple of applause whenever someone wins a point, absolutely no passion to be seen. Cliff Richard singing that time sums it up, absolutely awful. If you want to see a ball being hit back and forth for an hour or two go into the garden a smack one against the wall. what an odd view some weird generalisations here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted July 5, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Cannabis said: Absolutely pointless, shite "sport". I thought you were better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulh_85 23 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 13 hours ago, Cannabis said: Posh tossers, strawberries and cream and all that shite. Ripple of applause whenever someone wins a point, absolutely no passion to be seen. Cliff Richard singing that time sums it up, absolutely awful. If you want to see a ball being hit back and forth for an hour or two go into the garden a smack one against the wall. and if you want to watch cars go round and round find a seat near a roundabout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted July 6, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 6, 2018 Edmund through to his first 3rd round at Wimbledon and faces Djokovic. They've played a couple of times before with Djokovic winning comfortably but Edmund not disgracing himself by any means. Should be a good match, if Kyle gets the crowd properly behind him then who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted July 9, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 9, 2018 Mannarino is being absolutely destroyed by Federer. And doing so without any lube. First set nearly done in 15 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted July 9, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Stan said: Mannarino is being absolutely destroyed by Federer. And doing so without any lube. First set nearly done in 15 minutes He made a decent fight of it in the end. Fair play to him but Federer sails through yet again. I’m surprised how good Nadal has looked on grass this year. Imagine a Federer - Nadal final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted July 9, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 9, 2018 39 minutes ago, JOSHBRFC said: He made a decent fight of it in the end. Fair play to him but Federer sails through yet again. I’m surprised how good Nadal has looked on grass this year. Imagine a Federer - Nadal final. Mannarino did well to bring it back a bit yeah considering it looked like he was carrying an injury too. I'm wary of that final happening because people will try and compare it to 10 years ago (that game!) and expect the same but I can't see that kind of game ever happening again between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted July 9, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 9, 2018 Really boring first week. Lack of British interest and no upsets has done it for me really. Edmund v Djokovic was probably interesting but I was already steaming after the England game by then so missed that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted July 10, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) How the fuck are you a mod? TFF has gone downhill Who’s going to win it lads? Federer I hope but Nadal has made that transition well and playing better than I’ve seen for years on grass. Djokovic also seems back in form, he mentally seems at the races which I haven’t seen in a long time. Edited July 10, 2018 by JOSHBRFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, JOSHBRFC said: Who’s going to win it lads? Serena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted July 10, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Eco said: Serena It seems that way! She did well after dropping the opening set in her match today. She’s just different gravy. Greatest ever woman’s player without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, JOSHBRFC said: It seems that way! She did well after dropping the opening set in her match today. She’s just different gravy. Greatest ever woman’s player without a doubt. Yes - Would be incredible if she were to win it after having a baby just a year ago. On the Men's side, this has to be Federer's...Tennis is severely lacking new blood. Just when you think baby Zverev is coming along, he vanishes alongside Tsonga, Raonic, and the rest of the failed, 'next generation'. It's the Nadal and Federer show until they are too old to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted July 10, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, JOSHBRFC said: It seems that way! She did well after dropping the opening set in her match today. She’s just different gravy. Greatest ever woman’s player without a doubt. Yep. Although I did like the look of that Camile Giorgi. Fit as well. Got a nice ass on her (look at what you're missing out on @Cannabis ) Also liked the look of Kasatkina. Took Kerber all the way in that 2nd set. Held out for 6 or 7 match points before finally faltering but some of the shots played were ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted July 11, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 11, 2018 Wow momentum with Kevin Anderson here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted July 11, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2018 Brilliant to come back from 2 sets down as well. Still think Federer will take this. Quality will show in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted July 11, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 11, 2018 How has Federer been losing his serve to Anderson? Looks like a matter of time before Federer breaks to win but the way these two serve we could be looking at a 16-14 fifth set or something here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted July 11, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) I didn’t need this for fuck sake before the England game. Come on Federer! Edited July 11, 2018 by JOSHBRFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I had Anderson e/w at 50/1 before the tournament. Can't see him breaking Federer to win but come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 And Anderson breaks Fed... Oh my... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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