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Post by Wagasi on Jun 28, 2012 14:59:06 GMT -5
Wait, so she has her mother's last name? I have multiple reasons to root for her now.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:24:15 GMT -5
Why is Rafa being such a cunt?
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Post by Brinyi on Jun 28, 2012 15:25:29 GMT -5
Karlovic - Wimbledon officials helped Muzza uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/karlovic-slams-wimbledon-officiating-loss-193611023.htmlThe big serving Croat was beaten 7-5 6-7 6-2 7-6 by the British fourth seed, but was unhappy with the way officials persistently penalised him for foot-faulting in an otherwise close match on Centre Court. Karlovic said the officials were influenced by the fact that Murray was British and playing in front of a partisan home crowd. When asked what was the difference between the two players, he replied: "Foot‑faults. I don't know what to say, but it was a little bit outrageous. "In my whole life, ever since I was eight years old, (my) whole life I didn't do this many foot‑faults. It was like 11. "It was never called when it was like 30‑love or 40‑love. It was always when it was 30‑all or in a tiebreak. I mean, what is this? Is it Davis Cup or is it Wimbledon? "After this match, the whole credibility of this tournament went down for me... "After I don't know how many, I stood a little bit back so they cannot call (foot-fault). They still did it. So it was outrageous, outrageous. It's Wimbledon, Centre Court, and they do this. I mean, this is BS." Karlovic was adamant the calls cost him the match. "You do the calculation. If these 10 points, I win? Who would have win? You do the math. "I feel cheated. On a Grand Slam (stage), Centre Court, I don't know what to say." When asked if he felt it was Wimbledon's desperation to see Murray succeed and become a grand slam champion that influenced the decisions he said: "Not Wimbledon, but whole England or UK, sorry." Were the officials biased? "Definitely," he snapped. Murray was sympathetic towards Karlovic, but said it was an issue that could only be resolved by analysing television pictures. "(It is) impossible for me to say whether they were foot-faults or not," he said. "You can only look on the TV. And if he wasn't foot-faulting then he has a right to be upset, because there was a lot of them. But if he was, then you can't do it. It's not allowed. "I can't really comment on it unless I see it. I don't know what they were saying on the TV. They must have had some pretty clear images of it." An All England Club spokesman responded to the accusations by saying: "If he is wishes to make a formal complaint then all evidence will be reviewed."
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:33:38 GMT -5
It's sad that MFTT won today. I don't know ... what the hell is wrong with him. I was sure he'd lose to RRH in round 1. He has sucked all year long!
I'm sorry, but why does Malisse win here every fucking year? Every year we get a Malisse run. He never does anything else!
Baker crushed Niemenen, huh? That's ... pretty crazy.
So who faces Zheng in the next round? Shvedova or Errani?
The bottom half is nicely taking shape. Petra really should not have great trouble with Lepchenko and Schiavone-Zak (hey, Zak is playing well lately, huh?). If she plays Serena, and that is still an if, it could be a great match. I know we want Serena to l-o-l lose but sometimes a big match coming off is nice.
I find Paszek-Wickmayer upsetting. Only because I fear Wickmayer might win.
Lucic winning is crazy. But I wonder if she might have some trouble with Vinci. Roberta will not give Lucic pace. Very different match-up from the one she had today.
Ivanovic-Goerges has got to be the most unappealing match of the tournament.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:37:22 GMT -5
Rosol broke to start the fifth. Interesting ...
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:39:35 GMT -5
Rosol is quite handsome, really. Shame that the receding hairline will make him look like Rusedski in four years, though.
Rafa looks worried.
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Post by Wagasi on Jun 28, 2012 15:42:11 GMT -5
I should be working on my dissertation. Instead I'm debating between streaming the Rafa match or watching the Azzuri celebrate.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:46:04 GMT -5
Rafa is such a fucking little bitch. Look at what he's doing trying to throw this guy off on his serve. YOU HAVE TO PLAY AT HIS PACE.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:48:37 GMT -5
Can someone please wax poetic about what a great sportsman Nadal is?
Yes, he's great. When he's winning and everybody does things the way he wants them.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:50:41 GMT -5
Well, if Rosol serves like that in the next two games, he will win. Rafa needs to hope that level drops.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:52:21 GMT -5
I cannot believe the first two points of this game. Those shots are as big as any I've seen.
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 15:52:51 GMT -5
And then Rosol whiffs!!! Holy crap.
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Post by DBBN on Jun 28, 2012 15:58:14 GMT -5
Ivanovic-Goerges has got to be the most unappealing match of the tournament. Well, if you had still been in the closet, this comment would have hurled you out.
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Post by DBBN on Jun 28, 2012 15:59:02 GMT -5
Anyway, wow, I can't believe Ben Rothenberg was right about Rafa losing in 2R...but to the wrong player!!!
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Post by Edna Krabappel on Jun 28, 2012 16:04:27 GMT -5
Lol wut?
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Post by Grarliner on Jun 28, 2012 16:04:47 GMT -5
Enjoy the soccer, Rafa.
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Post by DBBN on Jun 28, 2012 16:05:16 GMT -5
Boo. Oh well.
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Post by Wagasi on Jun 28, 2012 16:07:49 GMT -5
What a final game though. 3 aces and a screaming inside out fh. When you're serving out the fifth set against the world no.2. Ridiculous.
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Post by Edna Krabappel on Jun 28, 2012 16:09:13 GMT -5
I can't believe how good he served. And absolutely no sign of nerves in the last game. Anti-SEWTA.
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Post by DBBN on Jun 28, 2012 16:09:15 GMT -5
Now this is starting to feel like a Wimbledon men's draw like they used to be, when Ivanisevic or Korda would lose super-early and leave a gaping hole somewhere. You know, like a SEWTA draw.
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Post by Lady on Jun 28, 2012 16:12:15 GMT -5
Why is Rafa being such a cunt? And he paid for it. It's never the way to try and win a match. Too bad Rafa, crappy play caught up with him and the opponent didn't let him off the hook this time. I thought Rafa had the momentum after 4th set, but all that stupid roof closing business when there's no actual rain nullified it. Anyway better player clearly won, the only way it would be Ok for me if Tsonga takes his opportunities in this half (he is in this half, right?)
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Post by Old Hag on Jun 28, 2012 16:13:33 GMT -5
Can someone please wax poetic about what a great sportsman Nadal is? Yes, he's great. When he's winning and everybody does things the way he wants them. I've often noted this. When Rafa is losing against a non-Big 4 in a tournament he cares about, which is very rare, he's a little bitch. Rafa's eventual TTR tour will not be pleasant.
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Post by Old Hag on Jun 28, 2012 16:14:47 GMT -5
Also, Brian Baker will be in the QF now. Lol.
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Post by DBBN on Jun 28, 2012 16:33:40 GMT -5
Anyway better player clearly won, the only way it would be Ok for me if Tsonga takes his opportunities in this half (he is in this half, right?) Yes, Tsonga is in Rafa's quarter so one would think he'd be the overwhelming favorite to get to the SF now. The two potential problems are (1) MUZZAFINAL and (2) as Rongrong points out, Nadal left a flaccid flapping dong at the bottom, with Baker/Paire and Kohlschreiber/Rosol fighting for the QF. Frankly, though, that batch isn't so bad.
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Post by DBBN on Jun 28, 2012 16:34:42 GMT -5
I...would wholeheartedly support Guffin the Muffin stumbling through to the SF, if he can.
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Post by Lady on Jun 28, 2012 16:46:14 GMT -5
Anyway better player clearly won, the only way it would be Ok for me if Tsonga takes his opportunities in this half (he is in this half, right?) Yes, Tsonga is in Rafa's quarter so one would think he'd be the overwhelming favorite to get to the SF now. The two potential problems are (1) MUZZAFINAL and (2) as Rongrong points out, Nadal left a flaccid flapping dong at the bottom, with Baker/Paire and Kohlschreiber/Rosol fighting for the QF. Frankly, though, that batch isn't so bad. With those rain delays I got confused, for a moment today I thought that Kvitova and Sharapova were in the same half. So Jo it is! If he wastes his chance I won't forgive him for a long time. I wouldn't even mind a Murray win with all the ridiculous pressure, but I know better now then to expect him to show up in the final.
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 28, 2012 18:31:57 GMT -5
WHAT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS OUT
NO REALLY WHAT
I actually looked at the remaining schedule before I left and unlike y'day actually thought, cool! won't miss anything interesting!
WHATTTTTTTTT
OMG pressure on Murray is right. This is his window right here. I doubt he'll take it.
BTW am probz not going tomorrow due to accidental drunkenness now/work undone/flaky partner/lack of must-see outside court matches &c
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 28, 2012 18:34:13 GMT -5
Now this is starting to feel like a Wimbledon men's draw like they used to be, when Ivanisevic or Korda would lose super-early and leave a gaping hole somewhere. You know, like a SEWTA draw. Haha let's reminisce about random shitty ATP players who got to the second week here. I'll start with ALEX RADULESCU. I know nothing about him except his name. Incidentally, Old Hag's new name is excellent
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 28, 2012 18:38:32 GMT -5
Also, what cunty thing did Rafa do?
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 28, 2012 19:07:43 GMT -5
Right, just watched the last game. PEAK KVITOVA. Inspired by his countrywoman? Just...wow.
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