Wimbledon - Page 5

**fluff** · 07-06-2008, 05:57 PM

I'd have enjoyed it far more if I hadn't wanted one person to win so much.
Fantastic match, but nail-biting when you're cheering for one person rather than simply enjoying a great game.
I can never, ever be neutral while watching a sporting event.
Luckily the perosn I wanted to win did win, so I'm very, very happy

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Realitychick · 07-06-2008, 06:01 PM

That was an incredible match. I am ecstatic that Nadal won. Truly the best of the best. Wow.

boomer_lady · 07-06-2008, 06:02 PM

WHAT A MATCH!!!! Loved seeing Nadal win, still was sad for Federer. Great sportsmanship!

Florimel · 07-06-2008, 07:03 PM

Fantastic match. It is one that will be remembered. I'd have been happy with either one winning, but I think Nadal's win is good for tennis. It helps to establish the next great rivalry on all surfaces.

Veruka · 07-06-2008, 07:55 PM

I had been telling my brother-in-law for 2 weeks that if Nadal won it all, he'd be able to hear me screaming with glee from where they live 7 miles away. I never actually thought that when the moment came, I WOULD really be screaming and giggling with glee. I went from going nuts screaming and clapping to getting rather teary eyed as I watched him hugging his family. Federer getting all frustrated and moping about the wind early in the match just added to the joy for me. THe guy wants to equate himself with Tiger Woods ... I didn't see Tiger getting frustrated and complaining about his knee during the US Open ... and that was an obstacle he faced that other competitors did not! Sit down Roger ... there's a new best in the game.

CrossingGuard · 07-06-2008, 08:47 PM

My cousins and I went to go to the movies during the match, so I only caught a few minutes of it.

But from what I saw, it was a good match!

ETA: Did anyone catch the Womens' Wimbledon Final between the two Williams sisters? I'm afraid I missed that one also.

Broadway · 07-06-2008, 09:50 PM

Well, happily enough, Federer IS still the best in the game and is retaining his #1 ranking.

But this year has shown that the man is not infallible... and this is most likely the beginning of the passing of the torch.

Nadal is definitely incredible. His power behind the baseline is insane.. and some of the rallies these two put together were of an entirely different caliber that I'm envious of anyone that was at the match. WOW.

Bubba-Jo-Lyn · 07-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Great match. I'm glad the Federer came back to take take it to the 5 sets. Nadal deserved to win but Federer was amazing the way he kept winning points in the 3rd & 4th sets to take it to 5.

Florimel · 07-07-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veruka

I had been telling my brother-in-law for 2 weeks that if Nadal won it all, he'd be able to hear me screaming with glee from where they live 7 miles away. I never actually thought that when the moment came, I WOULD really be screaming and giggling with glee. I went from going nuts screaming and clapping to getting rather teary eyed as I watched him hugging his family. Federer getting all frustrated and moping about the wind early in the match just added to the joy for me. THe guy wants to equate himself with Tiger Woods ... I didn't see Tiger getting frustrated and complaining about his knee during the US Open ... and that was an obstacle he faced that other competitors did not! Sit down Roger ... there's a new best in the game.

Veruka, that was one fascinating golf tournament. Everyone could tell Tiger was hurt, but he never let on how badly until after it was over. I wouldn't find it hard to believe that he's from another planet. And Mediate's great play and pure enjoyment at being there was delightful. Golf is never boring for me and my kids.

bbnbama · 07-07-2008, 04:02 AM

I wasn't against Federer but I was cheering for Nadal....FANTASTIC tennis by both men. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the game. My S.O. and I were joking about how we had big plans to do some things outside today after tennis went off and then hours later..........

Federer has nothing to be ashamed of...damn good game. It was one of those "thrill of victory and agony of defeat" moments...the joy in Nadal's face and the disappointment in Federer's....

07-06-2008, 05:57 PM	#41
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	Re: Wimbledon I'd have enjoyed it far more if I hadn't wanted one person to win so much. Fantastic match, but nail-biting when you're cheering for one person rather than simply enjoying a great game. I can never, ever be neutral while watching a sporting event. Luckily the perosn I wanted to win did win, so I'm very, very happy __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

07-06-2008, 06:01 PM	#42
Realitychick I love carpet Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,200	Re: Wimbledon That was an incredible match. I am ecstatic that Nadal won. Truly the best of the best. Wow. __________________ The Buffalo Bills Will Win A Superbowl Someday!!!

07-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#43
boomer_lady . Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 870	Re: Wimbledon WHAT A MATCH!!!! Loved seeing Nadal win, still was sad for Federer. Great sportsmanship!

07-06-2008, 07:03 PM	#44
Florimel FORT Fogey Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,001	Re: Wimbledon Fantastic match. It is one that will be remembered. I'd have been happy with either one winning, but I think Nadal's win is good for tennis. It helps to establish the next great rivalry on all surfaces. __________________ Happy dance for being proven right about Jin being alive. Next request: Run Season 6 in September instead of waiting until winter.

07-06-2008, 07:55 PM	#45
Veruka FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,164	Re: Wimbledon I had been telling my brother-in-law for 2 weeks that if Nadal won it all, he'd be able to hear me screaming with glee from where they live 7 miles away. I never actually thought that when the moment came, I WOULD really be screaming and giggling with glee. I went from going nuts screaming and clapping to getting rather teary eyed as I watched him hugging his family. Federer getting all frustrated and moping about the wind early in the match just added to the joy for me. THe guy wants to equate himself with Tiger Woods ... I didn't see Tiger getting frustrated and complaining about his knee during the US Open ... and that was an obstacle he faced that other competitors did not! Sit down Roger ... there's a new best in the game.

07-06-2008, 08:47 PM	#46
CrossingGuard Matar: The Best Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,945	Re: Wimbledon My cousins and I went to go to the movies during the match, so I only caught a few minutes of it. But from what I saw, it was a good match! ETA: Did anyone catch the Womens' Wimbledon Final between the two Williams sisters? I'm afraid I missed that one also. __________________ S19 - ~~Marisa~~, ~~Betsy~~, ~~Ashley~~, Natalie, Laura ; PR6 - Gordana ; MotRW - Matar, ~~Kojii~~ ; TAR15 - Brian/Ericka TC6 - Jennifer ; TBL8 - Tracey, Mo ; ANTPM13 - Nicole, Laura ; DwtS9 - Mark/Lacey, ~~Natalie/Alec~~, ~~Melissa~~ underlined, top favorite(s) ; ~~strikethrough~~, eliminated; bolded, winners!

07-06-2008, 09:50 PM	#47
Broadway One in every crowd.. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 18,485	Re: Wimbledon Well, happily enough, Federer IS still the best in the game and is retaining his #1 ranking. But this year has shown that the man is not infallible... and this is most likely the beginning of the passing of the torch. Nadal is definitely incredible. His power behind the baseline is insane.. and some of the rallies these two put together were of an entirely different caliber that I'm envious of anyone that was at the match. WOW. __________________ My body is like a rum chocolate souffle. If I don't warm it up right, it doesn't rise.

07-07-2008, 12:04 AM	#48
Bubba-Jo-Lyn Looking for a way out Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmonton Age: 37 Posts: 751	Re: Wimbledon Great match. I'm glad the Federer came back to take take it to the 5 sets. Nadal deserved to win but Federer was amazing the way he kept winning points in the 3rd & 4th sets to take it to 5. __________________ Remember: Mentioning Jesus in your speech: small government. Doing what Jesus asked: big government - Stephen Colbert Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the b*tch up with cookies. (Unknown)

07-07-2008, 04:02 AM	#50
bbnbama Rock Stars! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 43 Posts: 10,754	Re: Wimbledon I wasn't against Federer but I was cheering for Nadal....FANTASTIC tennis by both men. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the game. My S.O. and I were joking about how we had big plans to do some things outside today after tennis went off and then hours later.......... Federer has nothing to be ashamed of...damn good game. It was one of those "thrill of victory and agony of defeat" moments...the joy in Nadal's face and the disappointment in Federer's.... __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens