Tennis 2012

[ADVILLAFAN]

At least it wasn't Nadal who won, can't stand him

[Stu]

Well done Marray and Nielsen.

Just found out about this. First time in 76 years that a British man has won the Men's Doubles @ Wimbledon.

I can't believe how little attention this has received, it was fairytale stuff. Marray only asked Nielsen to partner him the week before and they entered on a wildcard. They had to beat 5 seeded teams to win, and beat the previous years champs, the Bryan brothers, in straight sets in the semi-final the day before.

An amazing achievement really, such a pity that it hasn't received the coverage it deserved. If you can be arsed, check out the match on iplayer.

[Small Rodent]

The tennis fans can go back to flicking one of to Fifty Shades now...

[The Left Side]

I know he doesn't like the English but I felt a little bad for him after the game yesterday.

[Chris Jameson]

For the first time in 30 years I watched a tennis match from start to finish and what struck me was how the match seemed to be played entirely on the baseline which I found pretty boring. Maybe my memory is playing tricks but didn't Nastase, Ashe, Borg etc play up at the net a lot?

[Chris Jameson]

The other thing that struck me was the utterly moronic commentary from Andrew Castle, I thought Alan Partridge had returned to sports reporting. Dan Maskell must have been spinning.

[usav]

For the first time in 30 years I watched a tennis match from start to finish and what struck me was how the match seemed to be played entirely on the baseline which I found pretty boring. Maybe my memory is playing tricks but didn't Nastase, Ashe, Borg etc play up at the net a lot?

To be fair Chris, that's a bit like coming on here and asking why the goalkeeper can't pick the ball up anymore from a backpass, or why the non-interfering player is not offised anymore even if he's hanging from the crossbar.

The game has totally changed - as have the balls and even the courts at wimbledon.

[cdbearsfan]

I know he doesn't like the English

Utter nonsense.

[SoccerHQ]

Well done Marray and Nielsen.

Just found out about this. First time in 76 years that a British man has won the Men's Doubles @ Wimbledon.

I can't believe how little attention this has received, it was fairytale stuff. Marray only asked Nielsen to partner him the week before and they entered on a wildcard. They had to beat 5 seeded teams to win, and beat the previous years champs, the Bryan brothers, in straight sets in the semi-final the day before.

An amazing achievement really, such a pity that it hasn't received the coverage it deserved. If you can be arsed, check out the match on iplayer.

Yeah it was a great story. Britain is ironically quite strong with doubles players, Jamie Murray won mixed doubles at Wimbledon a few years ago so I never understood why in Davis Cup they always ask Andy Murray to play doubles when there are plenty of capable other players out there.

Anyway, the match was live on BBC1 on Saturday night so if you were in a position to watch it, you could.

[SoccerHQ]

For the first time in 30 years I watched a tennis match from start to finish and what struck me was how the match seemed to be played entirely on the baseline which I found pretty boring. Maybe my memory is playing tricks but didn't Nastase, Ashe, Borg etc play up at the net a lot?

Interesting point.

Some of the rallies were fantastic yesterday, particularly on set point in the 2nd set.

Got to say I'd rather watch that then players serving and volleying on every point which gets boring after a while.

[Chris Jameson]

To be fair Chris, that's a bit like coming on here and asking why the goalkeeper can't pick the ball up anymore from a backpass, or why the non-interfering player is not offised anymore even if he's hanging from the crossbar.

The game has totally changed - as have the balls and even the courts at wimbledon.

Fair enough, remembered why I don't watch it any longer.

[KRS]

I think the turning point was that 20 minute game in the 3rd set which broke Murray...he looked dejected after losing that game physically and mentally.

[usav]

To be fair Chris, that's a bit like coming on here and asking why the goalkeeper can't pick the ball up anymore from a backpass, or why the non-interfering player is not offised anymore even if he's hanging from the crossbar.

The game has totally changed - as have the balls and even the courts at wimbledon.

Fair enough, remembered why I don't watch it any longer.

To be fair, I think the standard is much better now than it was in the 90's with Sampras and Ivanisevic etc..   Those were three shot rallies at most.    At least Federer can mix it up a little and play from anywhere in the court.   Murray is more of a baseliner than Federer, but I quite enjoy the long rallies from there.

[lovejoy]

I think the turning point was that 20 minute game in the 3rd set which broke Murray...he looked dejected after losing that game physically and mentally.

which if true is a major drawback in his game. the scoring in tennis is such that you need to be able to ride out the bumps in the road or a set and ultimately the match will drift away from you whilst you're still sulking.

[johnny from donny]

A lack of intent when you're negligently reckless is no defence. He may not have intended to injure the line judge but it was obvious that if he kicked the panel with that much force he'd follow through in to the line judges leg.

The guy's clearly a dick.

No, he was clearly very frustrated and took it out on the nearest object, in this case an advertising hoarding. Ever played sport? Never got annoyed whilst playing sport? If the line judge hadn't have inadvertently got in the way it would have been a code violation and at the most a one game penalty.
Did someone say life ban?!

Inadvertently got in the way? The judge didn't move from his chair.

Yes I did. Partly because he seems to think he shouldn't even have been disqualified. Mainly because I am sick of petulant sportsmen ans women.

Just quick note, I work with the line judge's neighbour & he's still waiting for an apology from Nalbandian.