Wimbledon 2008 - Page 2

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:11 PM

Couldn't ask for a better scenario, serving for the match. It's in your own hands, just gotta convert.

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:11 PM

Nadal breaks, serving for the title.

Anybody betting against Federer?

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:13 PM

Man, it's getting really dark out.

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:13 PM

Just when I thought Nadal had it put away and Federer was looking defeated, it's 30-30.

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:14 PM

Match point, Nadal. He needs to make it happen here.

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:15 PM

WOW. Federer fends on championshp point again.

Keep going.

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:15 PM

Nice serve, by Nadal. His 4th match point. He's got to do it that way.

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:15 PM

And Nadal has a fourth championship point.

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Nadal wins it. What a match.....

MrBug708 · 07-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Woooooooo

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:16 PM

4:48 minutes, 413 points and we have a winner.

And I've just spend seven hours watching this thing. Yikes!

Buccaneer · 07-06-2008, 03:18 PM

YES!!!!!!!!!!

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:19 PM

That was astounding. Gotta suck for Roger, but..you know, he's still the greatest we've seen in a long, long time. So glad that Rafa got the monkey off his back.

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:19 PM

Man, it is dark. The flashbulbs going off really make it clear how dark it is. I'm sure Roger is pissed they let the match keep going this late. Probably figures he could have won tomorrow.

What a job by Nadal. This kid is incredible to watch. Federer is amazing and a great champion, but I think it's good for tennis for Nadal to win. This will only fuel the rivalry between these two.

Let's do it again in Beijing.

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:22 PM

Doesn't get any closer than this final score: 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:26 PM

This is sure to be an instant classic. But awesome for the kid to win back to back Grand Slams.

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Doesn't get any closer than this final score: 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7

Most people consider Borg/McEnroe in '80 to be the greatest Wimbledon title if not greatest grand slam final in the modern era. In total games, Borg won that 28-27. This one was 33-29. I'm not sure anyone has won more games in losing a title in at least the Open era.

If ESPN Classic wants to live up to its name, it needs to start showing this thing from scratch in about 15 minutes and keep showing it for about a week

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcchief19

Most people consider Borg/McEnroe in '80 to be the greatest Wimbledon title if not greatest grand slam final in the modern era. In total games, Borg won that 28-27. This one was 33-29. I'm not sure anyone has won more games in losing a title in at least the Open era.

If ESPN Classic wants to live up to its name, it needs to start showing this thing from scratch in about 15 minutes and keep showing it for about a week

McEnroe just said that this is the best tennis match he's ever seen. So if that's not an endorsement, I dunno what is, right?

kcchief19 · 07-06-2008, 03:31 PM

I've never seen McEnroe hug someone after they lost a match. Definitely the greatest match I've ever seen.

DaddyTorgo · 07-06-2008, 03:35 PM

wow. That was just....incredible

SackAttack · 07-06-2008, 03:39 PM

I spent forever trying to find this match on TV, which I guess shows you how long it ran - the channel guide didn't have it listed.

Tuned in finally at 3-3 of the fifth set, and just...wow.

korme · 07-06-2008, 03:41 PM

As an aside, is it tradition for everyone to wear white at Wimbledon?

Young Drachma · 07-06-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korme

As an aside, is it tradition for everyone to wear white at Wimbledon?

Yeah, it's their dress code.

RendeR · 07-06-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

This is sure to be an instant classic. But awesome for the kid to win back to back Grand Slams.

First time in 28 years that a men's player has won the French open and the Wimbeldon Championships back to back. Bjorn Borg was the last one to manage it.

Its also the first time anyone has defeated Federer in a Finals other than the French open and Nadal is still the only player to have managed it (4 times total, 3 French opens and now Winbeldon)

Roger's win streak at the All-England Club ends at 5 straight titles and a 35-1 Match record since 2002.

Quote:

Originally Posted by korme

As an aside, is it tradition for everyone to wear white at Wimbledon?

Yes the All England Club requires Tennis Whites be worn by anyone participating. The tradiction was challenged a few years ago but by unanimous vote of the board the rule has been enforced more stringently.

As a comment relating to the discussion we had in the "scoring" thread, If people can't watch any part of that match and not get excited by what they see then they simply aren't cut out to be tennis fans or players.

We've had some great American champions in the past, but none of them, NOT ONE, had the skills that Nadal and Federer put on display on Center Court today for 7 hours.

Simply Amazing athletes on display. Unrivaled ball control and reflexes.

I admit it, I was on my couch watching and I literally sat up straight and applauded loudly when it finally ended.

Maple Leafs · 07-06-2008, 04:30 PM

I caught bits and pieces of this, including the final set. I really enjoyed it, and I don't even like tennis.

Pyser · 07-06-2008, 04:56 PM

damnit. really wanted federer to keep his streak going

hoopsguy · 07-06-2008, 04:58 PM

This was outstanding. I think my wife was getting frustrated that I watched something like 5 hours of tennis today, but I was mesmerized.

I remember thinking that the Agassi/Sampras matchups might be the best I would see - in terms of contrasting styles, bringing out the best in each other, and both having a legit shot to win - for a long while, but only had to wait another ten or so years for Federer/Nadal.

ISiddiqui · 07-06-2008, 04:59 PM

That was a great finale... though I wish there was such rain delays duringb it.

NoMyths · 07-06-2008, 05:01 PM

The most incredible match I've seen. Wonderful tennis. Both men added to their legacies with this one.

Brian Swartz · 07-06-2008, 05:16 PM

The Sampras-Agassi QF at the US Open 12 years ago was the best match I'd ever seen until today. I'm still recovering from it, it was just amazing.

INDalltheway · 07-06-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

I caught bits and pieces of this, including the final set. I really enjoyed it, and I don't even like tennis.

+1

wade moore · 07-07-2008, 08:29 AM

So pissed.

I DVR'd the match yesterday, added time, and STILL only made it halfway through the 5th set.

*sigh*

Butter · 07-07-2008, 10:50 AM

Such high quality tennis, it was near unbelievable to watch.

Super Ugly · 07-07-2008, 11:30 AM

Incredible match. I was at a conference all weekend but managed to rush back to my hotel room to watch the final. Boy, was I glad I did. I'm gutted for Federer, but Nadal is a more than worthy champion.

Probably the best tennis match I've ever seen, but Ivanesevic winning Wimbledon in 2001 is still my all-time favourite moment in sports. That guy was a champion.

MIJB#19 · 07-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

So pissed.

I DVR'd the match yesterday, added time, and STILL only made it halfway through the 5th set.

*sigh*

Man, I feel sorry for you. On the bright side, you'll never miss such a big sports event ever again. Uhm, yeah, that might even make it worse...

07-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#61
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	4:48 minutes, 413 points and we have a winner. And I've just spend seven hours watching this thing. Yikes! Last edited by kcchief19 : 07-06-2008 at 03:17 PM.

07-06-2008, 03:26 PM	#66
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	This is sure to be an instant classic. But awesome for the kid to win back to back Grand Slams. Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-06-2008 at 03:26 PM.

07-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#70
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07-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#75
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I caught bits and pieces of this, including the final set. I really enjoyed it, and I don't even like tennis. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

07-06-2008, 04:59 PM	#78
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	That was a great finale... though I wish there was such rain delays duringb it. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-06-2008, 03:11 PM	#52
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Nadal breaks, serving for the title. Anybody betting against Federer?

07-06-2008, 03:13 PM	#53
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Man, it's getting really dark out.

07-06-2008, 03:14 PM	#55
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Match point, Nadal. He needs to make it happen here.

07-06-2008, 03:15 PM	#56
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	WOW. Federer fends on championshp point again. Keep going.

07-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#60
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Woooooooo

07-06-2008, 03:18 PM	#62
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	YES!!!!!!!!!!

07-06-2008, 03:19 PM	#63
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	That was astounding. Gotta suck for Roger, but..you know, he's still the greatest we've seen in a long, long time. So glad that Rafa got the monkey off his back.

07-06-2008, 03:22 PM	#65
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Doesn't get any closer than this final score: 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7

07-06-2008, 03:31 PM	#69
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	I've never seen McEnroe hug someone after they lost a match. Definitely the greatest match I've ever seen.

07-06-2008, 03:39 PM	#71
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I spent forever trying to find this match on TV, which I guess shows you how long it ran - the channel guide didn't have it listed. Tuned in finally at 3-3 of the fifth set, and just...wow.

07-06-2008, 03:41 PM	#72
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	As an aside, is it tradition for everyone to wear white at Wimbledon?

07-06-2008, 04:56 PM	#76
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	damnit. really wanted federer to keep his streak going

07-06-2008, 04:58 PM	#77
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	This was outstanding. I think my wife was getting frustrated that I watched something like 5 hours of tennis today, but I was mesmerized. I remember thinking that the Agassi/Sampras matchups might be the best I would see - in terms of contrasting styles, bringing out the best in each other, and both having a legit shot to win - for a long while, but only had to wait another ten or so years for Federer/Nadal.

07-06-2008, 05:01 PM	#79
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	The most incredible match I've seen. Wonderful tennis. Both men added to their legacies with this one.

07-06-2008, 05:16 PM	#80
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	The Sampras-Agassi QF at the US Open 12 years ago was the best match I'd ever seen until today. I'm still recovering from it, it was just amazing.

07-07-2008, 10:50 AM	#83
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Such high quality tennis, it was near unbelievable to watch. __________________ My listening habits

07-07-2008, 11:30 AM	#84
Super Ugly High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Look behind you	Incredible match. I was at a conference all weekend but managed to rush back to my hotel room to watch the final. Boy, was I glad I did. I'm gutted for Federer, but Nadal is a more than worthy champion. Probably the best tennis match I've ever seen, but Ivanesevic winning Wimbledon in 2001 is still my all-time favourite moment in sports. That guy was a champion.

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