Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Svenska Dansk Japanese Chinese (Simplified) Russian
 
AVForums.com twitter AVForums is a member of CEDIA. THX certified reviewer.  Click for more information. AVForums reviewers are ISF Certified.  Click for more information.
 
The UK's biggest and best home entertainment electronics forums  
3.5 million visitors each month


Forums Register Blogs Information Social Groups Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Go Back   AVForums.com > Lifestyle Topics > Sport

Today's price checkPowered by
BH Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainer BH Fitness OCEAN PRO
Big Air 8ft Trampoline Big Air Extreme Safety Enclosure Only
Tesco Electric Pump
Palm Springs 2 EZ 5 Wood MRH
BH Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainer B... 
Big Air 8ft Trampoline Big Air Extrem... 
Tesco Electric Pump 
Palm Springs 2 EZ 5 Wood MRH 
Woodworm 09/10 Hoody Top Navy/White M 
 More...Prices updated November 8th at 6:30pm and include delivery.

Similar Threads
thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Ghostbusters (UK Release: 23 Oct 2009) Nik73 Xbox 360 Game Previews 515 02-10-2009 4:16 PM
Big Brother 2009 kBm Big Brother 2009 1727 13-09-2009 4:47 PM
Gran Torino - Clint Eastwood (2009) raigraphixs Movies and The Cinema 78 24-08-2009 9:47 AM

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 19-06-2009, 1:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
Prominent Member
 
Kieron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,674
Thanks: Gave 1,659, Got 1,097
Wimbledon 2009

Thought I'd start a thread for the upcoming championships. Been a Wimbledon fan for many years - I guess thanks to my Mum who forced me to watch Borg, Connors, McEnroe, Chris Evert, Martina etc many years ago in the mid 70's. I know she'll be watching from above now!

So this year we'll have the new roof to contend with. Sod's Law it won't rain though for the first time in many years! Will make for an interesting atmosphere if it does rain though.

Who do I think will win?

I'm going to say one of the Williams sisters for the Women's title. Probably Serena.

Men's - I'm actually going for Murray. I have a sneaky suspicion he'll do it, depending of course on a favourable draw resulting in Nadal or Federer being eliminated by one another along the way leaving the remaining one for a final showdown with Murray.

Be nice to sit back and watch it in HD too.

Just over 48 hours to go
Kieron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 2:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
Ex Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,021
Thanks: Gave 81, Got 36
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kieron View Post
Thought I'd start a thread for the upcoming championships. Been a Wimbledon fan for many years - I guess thanks to my Mum who forced me to watch Borg, Connors, McEnroe, Chris Evert, Martina etc many years ago in the mid 70's. I know she'll be watching from above now!

So this year we'll have the new roof to contend with. Sod's Law it won't rain though for the first time in many years! Will make for an interesting atmosphere if it does rain though.

Who do I think will win?

I'm going to say one of the Williams sisters for the Women's title. Probably Serena.

Men's - I'm actually going for Murray. I have a sneaky suspicion he'll do it, depending of course on a favourable draw resulting in Nadal or Federer being eliminated by one another along the way leaving the remaining one for a final showdown with Murray.

Be nice to sit back and watch it in HD too.

Just over 48 hours to go


How does that work then? The draw is designed as so the only way the top two seeded players can meet is in the final. Considering that both Nadal and Federer occupy those positions, they're not going to meet in any round other than the last.

I'm pretty sure that Nadal is in section 1 (top half) and Federer is in section 8 (bottom half).

Anyway, it's looking as if Nadal might not make it, or at least be no where near 100%, so Federer will probably be walking away with the title as I can't see anyone from the rest of the pack being able to get anywhere near him on grass.
ed_mcl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 6:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
Moderator
 
LFC_SL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,814
Thanks: Gave 963, Got 1,814
Blog Entries: 6
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Yep. Murray as the third seed would indeed probably be drawn to face Nadal in the semi - who with dodgy knee still has more of a chance to win than Murray... which is merely to underline the gulf in class that the world's best player has. He's only going to enter if he is fit, so if he withdraws then that's number 15 for Fed Ex
__________________
Opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent those of the AV Forums or its associated websites
Greatest debut album | Trading Rules - Read for Your Protection | DVDs
LFC_SL is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:52 AM   #4 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester
Posts: 99
Thanks: Gave 1, Got 7
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Nadal might have to pull out which will be a shame but i fancy Federer to win the tournament with or without Nadal in it and break the all time grand slam record. I think he has the bit between his teeth now.
wayne2467 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 8:32 AM   #5 (permalink)
Prominent Member
 
C225's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Linlithgow Nr Edinburgh
Posts: 3,441
Thanks: Gave 109, Got 337
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Wimbledon 2009

The roof is strange i was at the test event and it was pouring down outside but everyone inside was completly oblivious to the fact didn't even hear it. Also could be interesting if anyone decides to do a high lob
__________________
Xbox Live Gamertag = C225
Wii Friend Code = 2834 5224 6798 7036
PSN ID = C225

C225 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 9:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
Coffin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 1,957
Thanks: Gave 72, Got 249
Re: Wimbledon 2009

My sisters lived in Wimbledon for 5 years and I'm actually going to get to go a match this tournament at last Dunno which tho

I want Murray to win, seem him play a lot lately and he just wants to win, whoever he is playing in whichever competition. I love that attitude and being a footy fan, it's quite refreshing.

But I reckon Nadal won't make it (to be announced today), Murray will get to the semi's and Federer will win it
__________________
Dylan
Coffin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 12:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,233
Thanks: Gave 57, Got 131
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Nadal might go, but his knees wont hold out until the semi's when he's due to play Murray.
__________________
Sony 32V4000, Sky HD, PS3.
Canon EOS450D, 18-55mm IS Kit Lens + Tamron 70-300mm
robfosters is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 1:58 PM   #8 (permalink)
Member
 
plazmoid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Dumfries/Glasgow, Scotland
Posts: 362
Thanks: Gave 47, Got 42
Re: Wimbledon 2009

i've got to say, i think murray will actually win it this year.

i don't think nadal will compete at all and murray has already beaten federer in their only meeting this year.
plazmoid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 6:16 PM   #9 (permalink)
Prominent Member
 
C225's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Linlithgow Nr Edinburgh
Posts: 3,441
Thanks: Gave 109, Got 337
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Nadal has pulled out according to BBC Sports on twitter

Looking good for a federer v murray final
__________________
Xbox Live Gamertag = C225
Wii Friend Code = 2834 5224 6798 7036
PSN ID = C225

C225 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:14 PM   #10 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester
Posts: 99
Thanks: Gave 1, Got 7
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Murray has beaten Federer on the last four occasions including two victories from this year. The omens are good for him then in that repect but i still have a feeling for Federer who if he does win it, wont have anything left to prove.
wayne2467 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:31 PM   #11 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
Coffin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 1,957
Thanks: Gave 72, Got 249
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Big Shame Nadal is out. Has Murray's ever beaten Federer on grass?
__________________
Dylan
Coffin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:44 PM   #12 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Walsall
Posts: 578
Thanks: Gave 56, Got 61
Re: Wimbledon 2009

How does it work now Nadal has pulled out, does he stay as first seed but doesn't play or do all the seeds get bumped up one (eg Federer becomes #1) and all the fixtures get changed accordingly.
BlackCountryBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:48 PM   #13 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester
Posts: 99
Thanks: Gave 1, Got 7
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Think all the meetings may have been on hard court. The overall record is 6-2 in favour of Murray though.
wayne2467 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:50 PM   #14 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester
Posts: 99
Thanks: Gave 1, Got 7
Re: Wimbledon 2009

I would have thought everyone moves up one and someone else could get a wild card. Not suer entirely though.
wayne2467 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19-06-2009, 7:59 PM   #15 (permalink)
Prominent Member
 
C225's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Linlithgow Nr Edinburgh
Posts: 3,441
Thanks: Gave 109, Got 337
Blog Entries: 1
Re: Wimbledon 2009

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackCountryBob View Post
How does it work now Nadal has pulled out, does he stay as first seed but doesn't play or do all the seeds get bumped up one (eg Federer becomes #1) and all the fixtures get changed accordingly.
I read on the BBC earlier that its a complicated procedure that #5 seed takes #1 and the #17 seed takes the #5 cant remember what happers to the place at #17
__________________
Xbox Live Gamertag = C225
Wii Friend Code = 2834 5224 6798 7036
PSN ID = C225

C225 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

  AVForums.com > Lifestyle Topics > Sport



Bookmarks

Tags
2009, murray, tennis, wimbledon
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT. The time now is 6:43 PM.

AV Forums
Optimised for Firefox.
RSS Feed
AVForums.com is owned and operated by M2N Limited.
Copyright © 2000-2009 M2N E. & O. E.
Global Gold
Web Hosting