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oldandslow · 07-07-2012, 02:11 PM

but Kudo's to you Serena...

Great comeback. Winning Wimbleton at 32 is not an easy thing to do.

threebag · 07-07-2012, 03:36 PM

Tennis, at least it's not soccer.

**DaFace** · 07-07-2012, 03:38 PM

I came into this thread to express my vehement irritation with the use of the abbreviation "prolly."

Carry on.

Valiant · 07-07-2012, 03:40 PM

He should be winning most matches even at his age.. Serena and her brother are dudes..

And when they **** are the women going to start going 3/5.. They have had equal pay for a while, make them winning win 3 matches..

KC_Connection · 07-07-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Normally, I would agree, but Murray is such a little bitch, I hate seeing him win. Same with Djokovic.

It seems to me that the only top player who doesn't have a bitchy demeanor on court is Federer (although even he was a bit of a whiner back in his youth).

stonedstooge · 07-07-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

It seems to me that the only top player who doesn't have a bitchy demeanor on court is Federer (although even he was a bit of a whiner back in his youth).

"YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!!!!!"

Silock · 07-07-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

It seems to me that the only top player who doesn't have a bitchy demeanor on court is Federer (although even he was a bit of a whiner back in his youth).

Nadal isn't too bad, most of the time. Djokovic really pissed me off when he got upset at the crowd at the US Open rooting for Roddick instead of him. WTF did he expect? And then he goes and insults the crowd? Lame. They weren't actively rooting against him until he started getting pissed that they were going for the hometown boy.

KC_Connection · 07-07-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Nadal isn't too bad, most of the time. Djokovic really pissed me off when he got upset at the crowd at the US Open rooting for Roddick instead of him. WTF did he expect? And then he goes and insults the crowd? Lame. They weren't actively rooting against him until he started getting pissed that they were going for the hometown boy.

That Djokovic stuff was a while ago (2008, I think). IIRC, he was upset about a comment Roddick made about him feigning injury before that match began. He's never really had the crowds on his side, but he finally learned last year how to harness that energy in a positive way.

Did you see Nadal's match against Rosol last week? The guy acted like a spoiled child, complaining to umpires and even intentionally bumping the guy on the changeover. I know he was frustrated that he was about to lose to some no-name who was locked in, but there is no reason to act like that ever.

Silock · 07-07-2012, 04:50 PM

Yeah, it was a while ago. I just never got over it. And Djokovic did feign injury almost every match a while ago. He would start losing, then call for the trainer. Sometimes, instead of taking the loss, he'd just quit the match.

I missed the Nadal match.

KC_Connection · 07-07-2012, 05:32 PM

Found the video:

Also from Nadal's match last week (which was one of the most ridiculous matches I've ever seen considering the kind of zone Rosol was in):

stonedstooge · 07-07-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Found the video:

Also from Nadal's match last week (which was one of the most ridiculous matches I've ever seen considering the kind of zone Rosol was in):

Nadal has always been pretty respectful on the court. I don't think his behavior this week will become the norm for him

KC_Connection · 07-07-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Nadal has always been pretty respectful on the court. I don't think his behavior this week will become the norm for him

He's pretty respectful on the court when he's winning (which, fortunately for him, happens nearly every match he plays). When he's losing, though, he regresses to this bitchy state often.

okcchief · 07-07-2012, 06:08 PM

I used to love tennis and boxing. Now neither one does much for me. The personalities are gone.

threebag · 07-07-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I used to love tennis and boxing. Now neither one does much for me. The personalities are gone.

If they could merge the two at the net that would be sweet. Still both > soccer

Dr. Johnny Fever · 07-07-2012, 08:35 PM

Tennis is alright. I enjoy watching the Williams sisters. The sport needs a new McEnroe though.

Mr. Laz · 07-07-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I used to watch tennis a lot back when we had Agassi and Sampras

this

Agassi,Sampras,Chang,Daveport,Seles,Hingis

enjoyed it then

Serena seems to be getting more and more attitude, so i like her less and less.

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