This Mardy Fish guy wan Test Heavyweight champion sha. Hmm some boy wey try him wan to get killed

This Mardy Fish guy wan Test Heavyweight champion sha. Hmm some boy wey try him wan to get killed

never mind me. I am just gutted being an ardent fan of his. I believe he'll still be around to win 1 or more GS. The signs are there 'cos he is not just receding at a faster rate as he still pushes opponent to the extreme before loosing. I will believe his days are over when he starts loosing in a straight sets in the 1st round.

Good one there for Murray. that's how to wrap up a game before the opponent starts gaining confidence

question:

Why does Nadal carefully set 2 water bottles at a particular angle during his matches? Does anyone know?

It's a ritual. Many players actually have their method of maintaining a certain consistency. I believe Bjorn Borg never shaved for the time he remained at Wimbledon or maybe I'm confusing him with another player. Some players choose to wear a particular type of jewelry, for others it could be a particular music they listen to before they go out to play or during their practice. Marion Bartoli jumps a little on the baseline before she serves (well the last time I witnessed her match  ). A few other players bounce the ball for a very long time before finally serving. Nadal's peculiar habit appears to be the positioning of water bottles, he even does this at minor tournaments. Everyone has their own way of preparing and that's just his way  

harmeenut:

never mind me. I am just gutted being an ardent fan of his. I believe he'll still be around to win 1 or more GS. The signs are there 'cos he is not just receding at a faster rate as he still pushes opponent to the extreme before loosing. I will believe his days are over when he starts loosing in a straight sets in the 1st round.

Good one there for Murray. that's how to wrap up a game before the opponent starts gaining confidence

I know the feeling. I've tried resigning as a Federer fan once before but I could never quite manage that lol. I am a fan of the man himself, I respect him. However it is his methodology I am more drawn to. His style is becoming endangered, he is the last of his kind. He bridges old school with the modern and it's as if he is translating art through tennis, it's like a kinetic portrait I don't know quite how to describe it really, his fluent fluid movements are a joy to watch. Even Nadal confessed that when standing opposite Federer as his opponent he cannot but help to admire his art. He inspired me to play and for that I will forever remain a fan even through the sullen days

Semi-Final Fixtures:

Women

Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs. Sabine Lisicki (GER)
Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs. Petra Kvitova (CZE)

Men

Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andy Murray (SCO)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB)

this looks like Sharapova's cruising to the title but i always have a soft spot for the under-dog. may the best lady win.

Good stuff,

Nadal and Sharapova ftw

I am rooting for Lisicki and Kvitova in d women's semis today. Hope Lisicki can force an upset against Sharapova.

V. Williams, S. Williams, Sharapova, Azarenka, Kvitova or Wozniacki. All are seeded.

I hope dominique is watching my predictions.

montelik:

I am rooting for Lisicki and Kvitova in d women's semis today. Hope Lisicki can force an upset against Sharapova.

honestly hope so too especially as Azarenka is out. Can't just have 2 noisemakers for final. it'll be the noisiest Wimbledon final ever.lol

^^^ Sorry but Its a Sharapova v Kvitova ladies final on saturday

Sharapova ftw 

Team Tsonga on deck. Djokovic must not get that #1 spot

^^^ Djokovic has other idea unless Tsonga can come up as he did against roger 2-0 down. But of the big 3, only Roger can let such advantage go

dy_droy:

^^^ Sorry but Its a Sharapova v Kvitova ladies final on saturday

Sharapova ftw 

I may just have to put my TV on mute

A-40:

Team Tsonga on deck. Djokovic must not get that #1 spot

If he merits it. Then he will have it.
Its nobody's birthright.

What a game!.

and a new world no 1 emerged
Good fight from JWT

harmeenut:

I may just have to put my TV on mute

Who needs sound? When she's on court, all you'll need are your eyes, like this  

Although i was rooting for Tsonga, surely Djokovic would provide a sterner test and greater appeal for the Final event!

Finally Sharapova / Nadal ftw

question:

If he merits it. Then he will have it.
Its nobody's birthright.

Lol oga i was just in denial abeg! Its allowed

Ohh well Djokovic oozed class today i must say he had Tsonga playing on his terms and i knew it would be damn near impossible for Tsonga to do what he did against Federer after two sets down

Azarenka versus Sharapova woulda been bedlam! You can still here Azarenka groaning when her opponent is returning a hit from her. Kvitova is hot though

This is much tighter than i would have expected. Murray's aces have been hmmm  and he takes the 1st

Shakara don end o

Andy Murray

[flash=500,400]http://www.youtube.com/watch=/v/AgpQNENsmo4[/flash]

lol Murray was just prolonging the inevitable I love Nadal's patience and perseverance but Djokovic ftw

The men's Wimbledon final is going to be interesting for sure

^^^^With Novak having beat Nadal 4 times this year, hmmm, the match would be really interesting!

tubabie:

^^^^With Novak having beat Nadal 4 times this year, hmmm, the match would be really interesting!

Those 4 times where 3 set-matches. See below.

03/20/2011 Masters Series Indian Wells ( Tennis Hard Court ) R. Nadal - N. Djokovic 1 : 2 (6 : 4) (3 : 6) (2 : 6)
04/03/2011 SE Open Masters Series Miami ( Tennis Hard Court ) R. Nadal - N. Djokovic 1 : 2 (6 : 4) (3 : 6) (6 : 7)
05/08/2011 Masters Series Madrid ( Tennis Clay Court ) R. Nadal - N. Djokovic 0 : 2 (5 : 7) (4 : 6)
05/15/2011 Masters Series Rome ( Tennis Clay Court ) R. Nadal - N. Djokovic 0 : 2 (4 : 6) (4 : 6)


Novak is good at 3 set matches, but for 5 setters (grand slams) he runs out of stamina after the 4th set. Nadal knows this as Novak's main weak point.

I love the 2 guys though. They both have that fighting spirit that keeps us at the edge of our seats.
Best of luck to them on Sunday,

I think Kvitova could shock Maria today, but I think Maria's experience and desire will see her thru in 2 sets. D 1st set being tight, say 7-6, and d 2nd set convincing, say 6-2. As for d final I am rooting for Novak simply because of both d semi's his was by far d more exciting, and his performance was quality and entertaining. Nadal vs Murray was so dull, both guys didn't impress.

So Sharapova and Novak as Wimbledon champions.

I really hope Petra Kvitova wins at least to shut the damn commentators up 

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay she broke back

I think djokovic is winning this wimbleddon

Kvitova is doing well in this first set; might just surprise Maria - Left-handed from Czech are always beuty to watch, remember Navratilova,

The screamer has been silenced  

Kvitova wins. Well done to her. Lets hope she doesn't go d way of other recent women champions.

Congrats to Kvitova