"Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity." Billie Jean King. Was just wondering that there are no Tennis Fans here??? [smiley] After Cricket this is my fav game.... The game has some legends... Some of my fav have been.....
"Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity." Billie Jean King.
Was just wondering that there are no Tennis Fans here???
After Cricket this is my fav game.... The game has some legends... Some of my fav have been... Steffi Graf. Pete Sampras. Goran Ivanisevic.( boy he serves..) Apna Leander... :-)
What about you guys???
We can have trivia here too like the crick trivia thread... I start off...
1)Who was Pete Sampras playing in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in 1995 when a member of the crowd yelled out 'do it for your coach' (This caused Pete to break down and weep for his cancer-stricken coach and friend)? a)Andre Agassi b)Jim Courier c)Patrik Rafter d)Yevgeny Kafelnikov
2)Which Australian won back to back US open titles??
3)Which poem appears over the player's entrance to Wimbledon's Centre Court??
4)Who was the first person to win the Wimbledon by invitation??
@[169132:naga25french] heard a couple of days back from a friend which hinted that Rafa might be out of action for the rest of the season...couldn't believe that time but it seems it is going that way only
@[169132:naga25french] heard a couple of days back from a friend which hinted that Rafa might be out of action for the rest of the season...couldn't believe that time but it seems it is going that way only
Andy Murray crushed Federer n took the GOLD comfortably...BUT this will make things more interesting...in US OPEN anything can happen..Nadal ll be comin back...Djokovic will work hard to defend his title...Fedex will bend his back to retain the no 1 ranking...and Murray with his confidence back w...
Andy Murray crushed Federer n took the GOLD comfortably...BUT this will make things more interesting...
in US OPEN anything can happen..Nadal ll be comin back...Djokovic will work hard to defend his title...Fedex will bend his back to retain the no 1 ranking...and Murray with his confidence back will be lookin for his maiden grand slam title...
Being a Fedex fan..i wanna see him in the final(atleast)..
The gold medal has eluded Fedex for so long,this is his best ever chance,no nadal,playing on the same court where he won his wimbledon title,rooting for RF all the way.
The gold medal has eluded Fedex for so long,this is his best ever chance,no nadal,playing on the same court where he won his wimbledon title,rooting for RF all the way.
“If you win, you need not have to explain,If you lose, you should not be there to explain”― Adolf Hitler
With NADAL pulling out...it ll be interesting to see,who takes the Gold this time..Murray and Fedex have bright chances..but only a fool will write off "DJOKER"....
With NADAL pulling out...it ll be interesting to see,who takes the Gold this time..Murray and Fedex have bright chances..but only a fool will write off "DJOKER"....
Disappointing news... Nadal pulls out of Olympics.... He is a Good Competitor and a good guy too.. I just don't like him cos he messes with Fed's mind, but apart from that my heart is reaching out to him as Olympics is once in 4 years affair and it would be heart wrenching for him, missing out on...
Disappointing news... Nadal pulls out of Olympics.... He is a Good Competitor and a good guy too.. I just don't like him cos he messes with Fed's mind, but apart from that my heart is reaching out to him as Olympics is once in 4 years affair and it would be heart wrenching for him, missing out on it....
Get Well Soon Nadal....
Would love to see Fed with the Gold Medal..... (Fingers Crossed)
Rafael Nadal pulls out of London Olympics http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rafael-nadal-pulls-out-of-london-olympics/977015/ One aspect where Federer has undoubtedly proven his supremacy is maintaining his fitness!! Dont remember the maestro every pulling out of any major event due to inju...
One aspect where Federer has undoubtedly proven his supremacy is maintaining his fitness!! Dont remember the maestro every pulling out of any major event due to injury. Disappointing to see Nadal pull out of another important event again. About time that Federer gets a Career Golden Slam!! Probably the only thing left except the Golden Slam.
Well records and achievements set aside, what is really appealing to me while watching Roger play is his style. And what is even more astonishing to me is how he has used his game full of elegance and finesse to dominate tennis in an era where there is so much of power hitting from the back of th...
Well records and achievements set aside, what is really appealing to me while watching Roger play is his style. And what is even more astonishing to me is how he has used his game full of elegance and finesse to dominate tennis in an era where there is so much of power hitting from the back of the court. The change in racket and string technology, slowing down of the surfaces, players relying more on opponent's errors are few things that do not go in his favor..if you have seen him play at the early 2000s, you could easily have noticed that like many players of that era, he too was serving and volleying (that win against sampras at SW19 in their lone meeting) but 11 years after that, when players hardly come to the net, he has adjusted his game and has made transitions to compete against the grinders in slug fests and he is not just competing against them, he is the numero uno at 30yrs. 11months.
being a Fed fan also, I still believe to use the term "greatest of all time" can have some facts to discuss on...undoubtedly Fed is one of the all time greats, but there are people like a certain Rod Laver, who could have won many more slams if the dispute of amateur-pro tennis did not occur(eve...
@naga25french said: @pallavi08 With due respect to Fedex's hero and my fav Tennis player Pete Sampras , lets say Fedex as One of the greatest Tennis player of all times
being a Fed fan also, I still believe to use the term "greatest of all time" can have some facts to discuss on...undoubtedly Fed is one of the all time greats, but there are people like a certain Rod Laver, who could have won many more slams if the dispute of amateur-pro tennis did not occur(eventually which resulted in the birth of open era). Also on those days, the game was insanely different.
These people are living legends...and probably the best among the lot to serve the game of tennis.
@[169132:naga25french] its becoming seemingly hard being a FED fan these days... sometimes he plays so sloppy tennis with too many unforced errors as u mentioned... I bet that those two aces were divine!!!
@[169132:naga25french] its becoming seemingly hard being a FED fan these days... sometimes he plays so sloppy tennis with too many unforced errors as u mentioned...
@[503644:pallavi08] With due respect to Fedex's hero and my fav Tennis player Pete Sampras , lets say Fedex as One of the greatest Tennis player of all times A special attribute of new Fedex is he commits so much unforced errors yet he manages to win the crucial moments .. Two aces to se...
@[503644:pallavi08] With due respect to Fedex's hero and my fav Tennis player Pete Sampras , lets say Fedex as One of the greatest Tennis player of all times
A special attribute of new Fedex is he commits so much unforced errors yet he manages to win the crucial moments ..
Two aces to seal the last game was the highlight
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i know i am lil late in expressing my happiness..... But realli im ecstatic if i may say so!!!! Federer shows the World what he is made of and Why is he called the Greatest of All Time..... HAIL Roger!!!
Hard luck for all Indian fans !!! Paes-Vesnina made a good comeback in the final from facing championship point in the 2nd set, but cud'nt quite pull it off in the end. They have now ended up runners-up in both Wimbledon and the Australian Open, apart from being losing semi-finalists at the Frenc...
Hard luck for all Indian fans !!! Paes-Vesnina made a good comeback in the final from facing championship point in the 2nd set, but cud'nt quite pull it off in the end. They have now ended up runners-up in both Wimbledon and the Australian Open, apart from being losing semi-finalists at the French Open.:shocked:
Fantastic tennis match!!! Gr8 comeback from Fedex after a sluggish start. Showed superb mental toughness esp. in the 2nd set after losing the first, when Murray seemed to have multiple break point opportunities in all his service games. Form is temporary, class is permanent!!!
Fantastic tennis match!!! Gr8 comeback from Fedex after a sluggish start. Showed superb mental toughness esp. in the 2nd set after losing the first, when Murray seemed to have multiple break point opportunities in all his service games.
17 Grand Slam Single Titles. 6 ATP Tour Finals Titles. 20 ATP Masters 1000 Titels. 237 Continous Weeks at n.1 of ATP rankings. 285 Total Weeks at n.1 ATP rankings. 1 of 7 players to hold Career Grand Slam title. 5 or more times Finalist in each Grand Slam Tournament. 24 total Grand Slam Finals. 10 Grand Slam finals in a row. 23 Consecutive Grand Slam Semi-Finals. Olympic Gold Medal. 8 Years consecutively in top 2 rankings. Best Player of the year for 9 consecutive years. Stephan Edberg Sportmanship Award for 7 consecutive years. Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for 4 consecutive years. N.1 on list of 100 greatest Tennis Players of All Times. Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award. 2nd Most Trusted and Respected person in the world behind Nelson Mandela.
RESPECT for the legend!!
Olympics men's singles gold medal is the next step for da maestro.:D
Congratzz to Fed and his legions of fans for the 17th major. The bar is getting higher and higher. Murray started well but it was Fed who showed why he had won 16 majors. Anyways looking forward to US open now. If Fed stays on the top and Nadal 3rd until the start of US open, we will see som...
Congratzz to Fed and his legions of fans for the 17th major. The bar is getting higher and higher. Murray started well but it was Fed who showed why he had won 16 majors.
Anyways looking forward to US open now. If Fed stays on the top and Nadal 3rd until the start of US open, we will see something never seen before. Nadal and Fed have never played on the hard courts of US open . That would be a nice watch.
For now, best of luck for Olympics.
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No. 17th for the swiss master.BUT U GOTTA FEEL FOR ANDY MURRAY."I m getting closer" said the british champ. He ll soon win a grand slam which ll ease his nerves and more titles ll follow. BUT FOR NOW, THE MAN OF THE MOMENT-ROGER FEDERER.THE GRASS KING IS BACK!!!!!
No. 17th for the swiss master.BUT U GOTTA FEEL FOR ANDY MURRAY."I m getting closer" said the british champ. He ll soon win a grand slam which ll ease his nerves and more titles ll follow.
BUT FOR NOW, THE MAN OF THE MOMENT-ROGER FEDERER.THE GRASS KING IS BACK!!!!!
Congratulations to the Master!!! Hopefully we'll get to see Fed vs Rafa/Fed vs Djoker in the Olympics. And I also hope that Murray gained some confidence from this match. We should get to see some good Tennis in the rest of the season
Hopefully we'll get to see Fed vs Rafa/Fed vs Djoker in the Olympics. And I also hope that Murray gained some confidence from this match. We should get to see some good Tennis in the rest of the season
17 Grand Slam Single Titles. 6 ATP Tour Finals Titles. 20 ATP Masters 1000 Titels. 237 Continous Weeks at n.1 of ATP rankings. 285 Total Weeks at n.1 ATP rankings. 1 of 7 players to hold Career Grand Slam title. 5 or more times Finalist in each Grand Slam Tournament. 2...
17 Grand Slam Single Titles. 6 ATP Tour Finals Titles. 20 ATP Masters 1000 Titels. 237 Continous Weeks at n.1 of ATP rankings. 285 Total Weeks at n.1 ATP rankings. 1 of 7 players to hold Career Grand Slam title. 5 or more times Finalist in each Grand Slam Tournament. 24 total Grand Slam Finals. 10 Grand Slam finals in a row. 23 Consecutive Grand Slam Semi-Finals. Olympic Gold Medal. 8 Years consecutively in top 2 rankings. Best Player of the year for 9 consecutive years. Stephan Edberg Sportmanship Award for 7 consecutive years. Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for 4 consecutive years. N.1 on list of 100 greatest Tennis Players of All Times. Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award. 2nd Most Trusted and Respected person in the world behind Nelson Mandela.
10th deuce...!! WTF, my god! It's 4-2 lead to Fed in 3rd set...Fed has finally got his game...and Andy has lost it..Slipped twice..has lost his temper..and Fed is finally onto his attacking game which was missing untill the start of the third set..Fingers crossed! Can Fed v/s Sam saga of 2...
It's 4-2 lead to Fed in 3rd set...Fed has finally got his game...and Andy has lost it..Slipped twice..has lost his temper..and Fed is finally onto his attacking game which was missing untill the start of the third set..Fingers crossed!
Can Fed v/s Sam saga of 2001 be repeated here by Andy? I don't think so.
AT
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I must confess, Murray has consistently shown great varities in his shots (lob, dropshots, 1st serve slow and sliced) and that's the reason why he is such a dangerous player. Add to that, the 'for' hooting in the home crowd. Tough times ahead of Fed, but if he maintains his cool (seriously!) h...
I said that after almost every point in 4th set that Djok won. He won them, and won them in style.
49 winners today by Djok. Wao again! Who can forget that 5th game of the fourth set that lasted for 13 mins? And I loved the way how Stepanek reacted after winning that game. :clap:
Fed looking better, though. He's coming onto net quite well. Djok ain't doing that which is important on grass courts. Bring Djok on nets, and half the point is won.
I put my shirts on Fed, though it's too early, but kya karun oh ladies main hun aadat se majboor.
How I love Wimbledon!
AT
I must confess, Murray has consistently shown great varities in his shots (lob, dropshots, 1st serve slow and sliced) and that's the reason why he is such a dangerous player. Add to that, the 'for' hooting in the home crowd.
Tough times ahead of Fed, but if he maintains his cool (seriously!) he could well lift his 7th Wimbledon and equal with Samprass and William Renshaw.
Both have been playing equally well, and breaking Fed's serve (which has been exceedingly good) would be the deciding factor.
A mouth-watering and breath-taking final in the cards.
PS: I still feel the Britons are the biggest chokers in Tennis.
AT
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So after two Nadal vs Djoker finals we have, two new finalists. So it will also be a different winner of a grand slam this year. Hopefully we see a good match.
Fedex has the edge over Murray...but u cant count Murray out. if Fedex plays like what he did yesterday.. He's getting his 17th Grand Slam for sure... Go Champ!!!!!!!!! Go Fedex!!!!!!!!!!
Federer u Beauty!!!!! Tsonga started playing well in the third set..... he was on fire but i guess he just gave it away in the 4th set.... Nevertheless... Murray Way To Go!!!!!! Waiting for BIG Fed Murray Finals!!!!! Fed Go Get it!!!!!!!!
Congrtazz to Fedex and his fans. First time in his life , Fed was an uderdog on Grass which has been his forte. But he showed why he is the GOAT. Magical stuff, sublime tennis. Let us see what happens on sunday. Best of luck PS: I am a hardcore Nadal supporter , fan.
Congrtazz to Fedex and his fans. First time in his life , Fed was an uderdog on Grass which has been his forte. But he showed why he is the GOAT. Magical stuff, sublime tennis. Let us see what happens on sunday. Best of luck PS: I am a hardcore Nadal supporter , fan.
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@lunatic-Very true,Murray is known to choke in finals against the top 3 seeds,tsonga vs fedex will be a close match,moreover,if murray makes it to the final,the crowd will be backing him to the hilt,and with rumours of the line judges favouring murray,i would prefer tsonga over murray so that the...
@lunatic-Very true,Murray is known to choke in finals against the top 3 seeds,tsonga vs fedex will be a close match,moreover,if murray makes it to the final,the crowd will be backing him to the hilt,and with rumours of the line judges favouring murray,i would prefer tsonga over murray so that the King of lawn gets his well deserved 7th wimbledon title
“If you win, you need not have to explain,If you lose, you should not be there to explain”― Adolf Hitler
FedEx was in overdrive mode today - sublime tennis . Rafa owns seven Roland Garros titles -apt time for Fedex to capture his 7th Wimbledon and end his title drought.... :D And also hope that final match lives upto its billing - Murray normally runs out of steam when the crucial encounters a...
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Grass God in another final Very High quality match. First two sets finished like the two laps of a Ferrari in a Grand Prix. Third set was just amazing.:D Roger!! Roger!! Roger!! ps: abhi reduce the size of the pic...size of the page has gone .
After a long time, watched a good Women's Single match Yesterday's Women's Quarter Final between Kerber and Lisicki was spectacular, both definateli had their chances . Kerber had 3 match points in the second set but Lisicki forced her into the third set and then in the third set Kerber won 3 ...
After a long time, watched a good Women's Single match
Yesterday's Women's Quarter Final between Kerber and Lisicki was spectacular, both definateli had their chances . Kerber had 3 match points in the second set but Lisicki forced her into the third set and then in the third set Kerber won 3 games consecutively to seal the match...
Still, there are three teams left in Wimbledon which involve Indians, in the mixed doubles, Paes and Vesnina, Bopanna and Zheng Jie, in womens' doubles, Sania and Mattek-Sands
Still, there are three teams left in Wimbledon which involve Indians, in the mixed doubles, Paes and Vesnina, Bopanna and Zheng Jie, in womens' doubles, Sania and Mattek-Sands
All of India's doubles players - Paes, Bhupathi, Bopanna eliminated at Wimbledon before the quarter finals stage. Seems their focus was more on infighting rather than playing tennis matches. At this rate, they have no hopes of getting close to an Olympic medal.
All of India's doubles players - Paes, Bhupathi, Bopanna eliminated at Wimbledon before the quarter finals stage. Seems their focus was more on infighting rather than playing tennis matches. At this rate, they have no hopes of getting close to an Olympic medal.
Reason why I love Djoko more than any other Tennis LEGEND of ALL time: (Though, he himself is one) Check out the link where Djoko imitating Nadal, Hewitt, Rodd-ick, Federar and Sharapova. Can't stop laughing. I remember I used to impersonate some players' service (Henman, Borris), wa...
Reason why I love Djoko more than any other Tennis LEGEND of ALL time: (Though, he himself is one)
Check out the link where Djoko imitating Nadal, Hewitt, Rodd-ick, Federar and Sharapova. Can't stop laughing.
I remember I used to impersonate some players' service (Henman, Borris), walk (Agassi) and facial expressions (Sampras) during my Tennis days, but I was just not half as good and funny as Djoko.
Anyway, anybody saw how Rodd-ick lost it after winning the first set comfortably? Must say he was unlucky today at some instances, esp in the last three games of the 4th set, that too at crucial points.
Hoping for Andy Murray's un-upset sailing through.
AT
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Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi have crashed out in mixed doubles at Wimbledon, falling at the first hurdle. So much for all the press conferences and other stuff that they appeared to be more interested in rather than their game.
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi have crashed out in mixed doubles at Wimbledon, falling at the first hurdle. So much for all the press conferences and other stuff that they appeared to be more interested in rather than their game.
Phew!!! What a start to the grandest of all grand slams!!! Rafa out, Fedex and the Djoker barely hanging on. Men's tennis is truly in its golden era right now. Here's hoping for more great tennis in the coming days.
Phew!!! What a start to the grandest of all grand slams!!! Rafa out, Fedex and the Djoker barely hanging on. Men's tennis is truly in its golden era right now. Here's hoping for more great tennis in the coming days.
FINALLY it's the 5th set. Great comeback by Fed. I was so, so hoping for it. Bennet is a great competition. In first three sets, he was a better player. The only difference now is that in the 5th set Bennet is looking tired and Fed is so effing NOT. Go Fed Go! Finaly set predicti...
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