lt
Semi Finals
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Post by lt on Jun 23, 2008 13:46:55 GMT
How does Roger's tan line on his forehead not drive him crazy? Do you think Wintour sends him self-tanning stuff all the time to fix it?
Oh, Lord no! I forgot about Sue Mott. She's worse than Gilbert and Bud put together (ok, maybe not quite that bad). Her hatred of Henman (c'mon, he's not even playing anymore!) and love for Murray kind of says it all.
eta: It's funny. I used to work for a book publisher that specialized in doing instant books (both about crime and celebrity) and I can just picture the font size (large) and white space (lots) on that Andy Murray book. Really, what can he have had written to get what looks like a 200+ sized book?
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Post by whyistherumgone on Jun 23, 2008 13:57:35 GMT
Aww....Monfils has withdrawn. That sucks. He did so well at RG, and he did really well last week in Nottingham - reaching the SF's. I hope his shoulder gets better.
Ugh! Shut your face, Sue Mott! He's retired, it's time to leave Timmy Henman the Hell alone.
And Feli won his match! Didn't see a point of it, but Feli enjoys the grass and he loves Wimbledon so it's good for him to get a win, even if it's just the 1st round.
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Post by amarathe on Jun 23, 2008 14:01:37 GMT
That was the first time I've seen Sue Mott and she does give a good interview. When Chris Fowler tried to defend Henman, they had this priceless exchange:
Chris: Oh come on, Henman's a great guy off the court. Sue: You would like him; you're just like him; But I prefer my men more violent. Chris: I'm not sure, but I think I've just been insulted. And I'm the one who invited you here. First round to Sue Mott.
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Post by wrongami on Jun 23, 2008 14:03:27 GMT
Wow - sucks about Monfils. What was the reason cited - did he accidentally look at his draw? So Spadea was up a break in the 4th, serving at 4-3, but the Swede broke back and now they're at 4-all deuce. Ack! Did you know: this is a ten-year anniversary match? That's right: they played each other here in 1998. Johansson won that won, and he better pull this one out as well. 3-2 on serve and deuce in the Cornet match. This scoreboard watching is killing me. But I did just complete a mail merge at work amidst all this Wimbledonian madness! And Pavlyuchenkova breaks! And T-Jo holds! And my productivity drops!
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Post by falafaclese on Jun 23, 2008 14:05:24 GMT
I think 8 feeds may be too much for my little mind, I'm giving myself a headache switching back and forth. ;D
Seriously though, most of that Serena/Kaia match was pretty good, I missed the end because I switched away and then forgot to switch back. I also missed Hrbaty sitting with Fed. Hopefully they'll upload it for on demand viewing.
Gonzo seems to be slowly melting down. He hasn't reached the point of no return yet, so maybe he'll be able to pull himself out. I'm actually rooting for Ginepri. For some reason I like him in spite of the fact that he always seems catatonic when he's interviewed. He just seems to work so hard on court.
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Post by ilsabing on Jun 23, 2008 14:10:52 GMT
I'm a little annoyed that Radio Wimbledon is sticking with the Ivanovic run-away. There are much more interesting things going on out there.
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Post by wrongami on Jun 23, 2008 14:17:50 GMT
Cornet just saved two match points.
And T-Jo won the fourth set and is up a break 2-0 in the fifth.
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Post by falafaclese on Jun 23, 2008 14:23:11 GMT
I find Sue Mott to be an insufferable snarly cow. Who knew cows could snarl? Also, she looks vaguely like the dopey vulture from Bugs Bunny.
Gonzo held it together and took the seconds set.
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lt
Semi Finals
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Post by lt on Jun 23, 2008 14:28:44 GMT
Haase is quite a bit gangly isn't he? Between the limbs flailing and the curly mop he's quite adorable.
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Post by ilsabing on Jun 23, 2008 14:46:56 GMT
Yes!! Gonzo and Johannson both get it done.
I may need to go to counseling to find out why I root against every American out there.
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Post by curlywhirly on Jun 23, 2008 14:51:51 GMT
Serena's hair looks fab, but most of all I covet that sharp trench coat! It's very secret agent-looking. I would actually buy that piece. So far she wins the fashion sweepstakes, but we have yet to see what Venus or Pova come up with.
Roger's sweater looks kinda silly. It looks like something out of my grandpa's closet.
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tipp
1st Round
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Post by tipp on Jun 23, 2008 15:00:52 GMT
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Post by oopssorry on Jun 23, 2008 15:02:25 GMT
Sweet Roger - yeah, it's a bit much. But my grandpa was from near-Wimby, so it works for me!
Also, I think he's the second-smartest commentator they have - after Chris Fowler.
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Post by seltzer4 on Jun 23, 2008 15:12:05 GMT
Yes, Na Li has advanced
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Post by apocalipstick on Jun 23, 2008 15:25:56 GMT
I <3 the umpire in the Hewitt match. Rusty was bitching about a foot fault and the umpire responded with something like "I can't control your feet." I wish I had gotten the full quote.
Berrer has already had a few chances on the Djokovic serve. My fingers are crossed.
Chakvetadze is falling apart. The sky is blue.
Kuzzy lost the first set.
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