Tennis

[TheHoodedClaw]

Mens final is in the 3rd set. Just found out its 3 sets to win, unlike the other rounds. Might not be able to stay up for it.

Lightweight. Helps that I'm on holiday these two weeks though...

 

[Lord Camomile]

Lightweight. Helps that I'm on holiday these two weeks though...

Me too

Though I've had a headache for most of the day, so was really hoping Murray would wrap this up pronto

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Me too

Had to be done really. I don't usually take two weeks, but this job requires it, so...

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Though I've had a headache for most of the day, so was really hoping Murray would wrap this up pronto

You not staying up for the 100m?

 

[Lord Camomile]

Had to be done really. I don't usually take two weeks, but this job requires it, so...

Most of my colleagues couldn't understand it. "IT'S THE OLYMPICS" didn't seem to explain things

 

[Lord Camomile]

You not staying up for the 100m?

I'll probably try to push on through, though might take a quick nap if there's a convenient lull.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Murray turning the screws in that game.

Now, if he can just cut out the errors.

 

[Ted Striker]

COME ON TIM!

 

[Lord Camomile]

I haven't seen a lot of del Potro, but whatever the result got a lot of respect for him based on this performance, both in terms of his application and his conduct around court.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Now, if he can just cut out the errors.

What did I just say?!

 

[kittyP]

I have some how got hooked.

 

[Espresso]

This match is utterly bonkers. Howsabout holding your own serve once in a while - just for the novelty of it, lads?

 

[marty21]

This match is going to go on all night have to go to bed now

 

[Lord Camomile]

Couple of dickheads whistling during the serves now

 

[Lord Camomile]

One of those matches where a hold feels like a break.

C'mon Andy...

 

[Lord Camomile]

I worry if this goes to a tiebreak del Potro could win it.

 

[Lord Camomile]

ANDYYYYYYYYY!

What a match by both players, del Potro was remarkable.

 

[marty21]

Well that turned around quickly Murray wins !

 

[marty21]

Great match !

 

[littlebabyjesus]

This match is utterly bonkers. Howsabout holding your own serve once in a while - just for the novelty of it, lads?

Really slow surface that negated the advantage of serve quite a bit. Must admit, I rather approve. Bit more like a clay court match.

Comparing the tennis to table tennis, I wonder whether we should just get rid of first serve. In TT there is no advantage at all to serving, and in a way I think that's better.

Glad to wake up hearing Murray had won, but I would have been fine with del po winning it too. Would have won more than the one slam were it not for injuries, and comes across as a proper gent.

 

[The Octagon]

Oh look, John Inverdale being a cock again (deliberately or subconciously could be argued, but he does have form doesn't he) - Andy Murray slaps down John Inverdale's claim he was first with two tennis golds

Good on Murray for correcting him.