Re: Tennis 2008 Official Thread

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 12:40 pm

I STILL CANT BELIEVE NOVAK LOST.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 1:23 pm

Again, it's not his day ..

Maria also lose..

affraid

Ivanovic almost lose

affraid

Roddick lose

affraid

Gonzalez lose

affraid

Almost all the top seeded lose

affraid

Now I'm supporting
- Andy Murray
- Janko Tipsarevic
- William Sister
- Ana Ivanovic

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 1:25 pm

Ernet Gulbis

New Talented Player
I'll support him..

Go Nole Go Gulbis!
But both of them out from wimbledon already..

- Force Nadal to play four set yesterday

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 2:07 pm

by **kRiSHNa** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 7:17 pm

waahhhh! Maria is also out of Wimbledon.. Novak and MAria... waaahhh!! Sad

Sharapova and Roddick crash at Wimbledon

LONDON (AFP) - - Golden girl Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick, the all-American poster boy of men's tennis, suffered their worst Wimbledon defeats on Thursday.

Sharapova endured the darkest moment of her sparkling career when world number 154, and Russian compatriot, Alla Kudryavtseva sent her spinning out in the second round.
Sharapova, the 2004 champion, became the latest marquee name to crash out at the All England Club in successive days following men's third seed Novak Djokovic's defeat to Marat Safin.
Sixth seed Roddick than joined the scrapheap when he lost 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) to Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic.
Also exiting the tournament on a day of major shocks were men's ninth seed James Blake and women's 10th seed Daniela Hantuchova.
"She played better, served and returned better and on grass they are the important elements," admitted Sharapova after slumping to her worst defeat in six visits.
"She had nothing to lose. I was far too tentative. My game wasn't there and she took advantage of it."
"You have to find a way to keep your head up even though it's pretty tough, because you put the effort in and you work hard and you dedicate yourself every single day to be a better player and a better professional."
Her anger at losing would hardly have been eased when Kudryavtseva later laid bare the frosty relationship between the richest sportswoman in the world and the majority of the other Russian players.
But Sharapova insists the humiliation of being dumped out of Wimbledon has only fuelled her determination to win the tournament again.
Kudryavtseva, who now plays China's Peng Shuai, then added insult to injury by revealing the frosty relationship between Sharapova and many of the other Russian women on tour.
"I don't know her well. I think I'm quite sure no one on the tour knows Maria well because she's not a very talkative girl and not very outgoing," said Kudryavtseva.
Roddick, the runner-up in 2004 and 2005 to Roger Federer, slumped to his worst defeat in nine visits.
Tipsarevic now faces Russia's Dmitry Tursunov for a place in the last 16.
Roddick only returned to the tour at Queen's last week after a shoulder injury kept him out of the French Open and his lack of sharpness told in a three-hour match where he failed to convert any of his eight break points.
The American also had three set points in the fourth set.
"He's capable of playing well, especially when you give him opportunity after opportunity and kind of let him off the hook. I mean, that's not shocking," said Roddick.
"Angry and disappointed in myself? Absolutely."
Spanish second seed Rafael Nadal, bidding to become only the third man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season, saw off 19-year-old Latvian Ernests Gulbis 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.
He will tackle experienced German Nicolas Kiefer for a place in the last 16.
"I knew beforehand that it would be a very difficult match. He's a tough player who will be at the top very soon," said Nadal who has been runner-up to Federer in the last two years.
"I served only so-so at the start but it got better as the match went on and I feel that I improved."
Lindsay Davenport, the 32-year-old American who was champion in 1999 and runner-up on her last appearance in 2005, handed scheduled opponent Gisela Dulko a walkover after failing to recover from a knee injury.
Despite the disappointing end to her 13th Wimbledon, Davenport is confident of playing at the Beijing Olympics and at the US Open later this year.
"There's two events that I've been wanting to play since I've been back," said the American, who took a break from the tour to have her first child last year.
"The Olympics were number one. That's on the forefront of my mind. To play in New York another time. After that, I have no plans."
Dulko, the world 39, goes on to face Russian fifth seed Elena Dementieva.
Defending champion Venus Williams ended British hopes in the women's singles with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Anne Keothavong and next faces Spain's Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez who put out Indian 32nd seed Sania Mirza 6-0, 4-6, 9-7.
Britain's Andy Murray kept home hopes alive in the men's singles by brushing aside Belgium's Xavier Malisse 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 and now faces Germany's Tommy Haas who put out Spanish 23rd seed Tommy Robredo 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
Murray has made a perfect start at Wimbledon and revealed that a dog named after his favourite Rod Stewart song is helping him handle the enormous pressure from the home nation.
World number 11 Murray seems to have found the perfect solution to unwind - a border terrier puppy called Maggie which he takes for walks after matches.
"I've always loved dogs, but never really had the chance to sort of have my own one. Now I'm in a position where I'm able to do that. I'm enjoying it."
Why the name? "Maggie Mae is one of my favorite songs from Rod Stewart," he confessed.
America's James Blake, the ninth seed, was knocked out by Rainer Schuettler, with the 32-year-old German winning 6-3, 6-7 (8/10), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Women's second seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia beat Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1, 6-3 and now plays Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki while Russian ninth seed Dinara Safina followed big brother Marat into the third round with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh.
Russia's Alisa Kleybanova put out 10th seed Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080627/tsp-tennis-gbr-wimbledon-8f2a735.html

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 7:21 pm

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:09 pm

I will support Andy Murray, Janko Tipsaravic, Tamarine Tanasugarn and the female Serbs. Ahaha.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:13 pm

VENUS SERENA ANA JELENA MURRAY !!

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:15 pm

Jelena Jankovic struggling at the moment,,

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:17 pm

NooxPhe2 wrote:VENUS SERENA ANA JELENA MURRAY !!

Hey I thought Murray's name was Andy... Laughing

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:18 pm

NooxPhe2 wrote:Jelena Jankovic struggling at the moment,,

Really? Who's her opponent? I cant watch now cos my mom's watching the Malay news.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:26 pm

Nf-Heartbreaker wrote:
NooxPhe2 wrote:Jelena Jankovic struggling at the moment,,
Really? Who's her opponent? I cant watch now cos my mom's watching the Malay news.

Suarez Navarro

Now In Rubber Game

Jankovic leading already 4-1

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:27 pm

Nf-Heartbreaker wrote:
NooxPhe2 wrote:VENUS SERENA ANA JELENA MURRAY !!
Hey I thought Murray's name was Andy...

Yah. Andy Murray..

=)..

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:28 pm

NooxPhe2 wrote:
Nf-Heartbreaker wrote:
NooxPhe2 wrote:VENUS SERENA ANA JELENA MURRAY !!
Hey I thought Murray's name was Andy...

Yah. Andy Murray..

=)..

If I said Andy..

U will think Andy Roddick also ma,..

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:29 pm

NooxPhe2 wrote:
Nf-Heartbreaker wrote:
NooxPhe2 wrote:Jelena Jankovic struggling at the moment,,
Really? Who's her opponent? I cant watch now cos my mom's watching the Malay news.

Suarez Navarro

Now In Rubber Game

Jankovic leading already 4-1

Suarez Navarro? Didnt Jelena beat her in RG?
OLE JELENA.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:33 pm

jelena won..

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:35 pm

She won so fast?

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:36 pm

yup .. 6-1 in the third set...

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:41 pm

Wahh I can't believe it. So fast. LOL.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:44 pm

wah.. i was wrong.. it was just first set lah..

now second set.. sorry nf haha

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:45 pm

but she's struggling on her forehand.. now improving..

Go JELENA!

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 8:52 pm

HAH.
Oh you trick me ah...hahaha.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:04 pm

Jankovic leading anyway =P..

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:08 pm

OK good.
I want a Serb to win...

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:09 pm

Jankovic Leading 6 - 1 4 - 2

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by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:17 pm

I already did lah. Hahaha.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:19 pm

Jankovic

Won!

Through to the 4th round..

6-1 6-3

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:20 pm

Nf-Heartbreaker wrote:I already did lah. Hahaha.

Thanks for the vote NF..

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:22 pm

WOOHOOO!!!!
GO SERBS.

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:24 pm

Oh gosh, I can't wait to watch Serena play..

=)..

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:24 pm

No problem Phe...=]

by **Nf-Heartbreaker** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:25 pm

NooxPhe2 wrote:Oh gosh, I can't wait to watch Serena play..

=)..

Oh who's she playing?

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:27 pm

Nf-Heartbreaker wrote:
NooxPhe2 wrote:Oh gosh, I can't wait to watch Serena play..

=)..
Oh who's she playing?

Mauresmo...

But after Federer match ...

Centre Court..

by **alenn_wafu** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:39 pm

OMG Roddick,Ana, then Nole... tired

GO Jankovic and Ivanovic! YAY!

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:42 pm

alenn_wafu wrote:OMG Roddick,Ana, then Nole...

GO Jankovic and Ivanovic! YAY!

Ana? Ana still in Alenn..

She's just struggling at the second round but manage to win.. Razz

by **alenn_wafu** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:45 pm

I mean Maria! LOL

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:47 pm

alenn_wafu wrote:I mean Maria! LOL

haha..

Mr And Mrs Australian Open lose in the Wimbledon Second Round..

How amazing is that?

Razz

Go William Sister!

by **alenn_wafu** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:49 pm

NooxPhe2 wrote:
alenn_wafu wrote:I mean Maria! LOL

haha..

Mr And Mrs Australian Open lose in the Wimbledon Second Round..

How amazing is that?

Go William Sister!

Yes lah, I guess it's the time for the newbies to shine now hehe

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:50 pm

Yah especially the William Sister..

They're the newbies =P..

Nole also newbies only 21..

by **alenn_wafu** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:50 pm

No lah, I mean the lower seeded players! LOL

William Sisters are already veterans lah not newbies

by **Nazrin** Fri 27 Jun 2008, 10:55 pm

alenn_wafu wrote:No lah, I mean the lower seeded players! LOL

William Sisters are already veterans lah not newbies

LOL..

Okay.. Haha...

by **alenn_wafu** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:31 am

Ivanovic lose to Zheng in the first set lah, 6-1 lol all the high seeds are faltering right now..

by **Nazrin** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:32 am

While..

Serena William won the first set 7-6 ,

and now leading

3 - 0..

Yipie!!

by **Nazrin** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:34 am

Zheng.. so gorgeous la she..

=)..

Wimbledon 2008..

Gave us a big shock..

by **alenn_wafu** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:40 am

Yes lah.. If Ana will lose, Jelena might be the next number one if she made it to the SF or Finals.

My prediction is a Serena Williams vs. Jelena Jankovic finals hehe

I think i have jinxed Ana in my previous post... lol!

by **Nazrin** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:43 am

alenn_wafu wrote:Yes lah.. If Ana will lose, Jelena might be the next number one if she made it to the SF or Finals.

My prediction is a Serena Williams vs. Jelena Jankovic finals hehe

I think i have jinxed Ana in my previous post...

Lol, i think you did.. haha..

My prediction Serena Williams Vs Venus Williams... Wink

Remember, Venus 4 times Wimbledon Champs..

by **alenn_wafu** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:44 am

NooxPhe2 wrote:
alenn_wafu wrote:Yes lah.. If Ana will lose, Jelena might be the next number one if she made it to the SF or Finals.

My prediction is a Serena Williams vs. Jelena Jankovic finals hehe

I think i have jinxed Ana in my previous post...

Lol, i think you did.. haha..

My prediction Serena Williams Vs Venus Williams...

Remember, Venus 4 times Wimbledon Champs..

Yes. But who knows? haha too many shocking events lah

by **Nazrin** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:46 am

Yup,

But I'm still hoping the William sister will meet each other in the final..

by **alenn_wafu** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:49 am

SERENA WON AGAINST AMELIE!

7-6 6-1

by **Nazrin** Sat 28 Jun 2008, 12:53 am

Serena Won!

She will meet unseeded player .. who defeats Marion Bartoli last year Finalist..

running

Another Shock.. Marion Bartoli lose in the third round..!

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