Yeah - he was a good player but not quite a great one and mostly a victim of our expectation of him to be a great...
Wimbledon '09
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littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
I think deep down, we'd all have been pretty amazed if Henman had won Wimbledon, because we all knew that he was only ever a decent player. I actually think he made the most of his talent, which is all you can ask.
I think he'd have won in 2001 if it hadn't rained.
I know that's probably typical English excuse making, but he had Ivanisevic on the rack and was storming it.
I know that's probably typical English excuse making, but he had Ivanisevic on the rack and was storming it.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Who did Ivanisevic beat in the final? Do you remember?
Agreed. He's a terrible commentator though, we can all agree on that.
Murray's draw is quite clear now, especially compared to Federer's (possible path to final: Troicki, Wawrinka, Simon, Roddick vs Federer's Kohlscrieber, Soderling, Tsonga, Djokovic). If he keeps on improving he's in with a sniff.
Murray's draw is quite clear now, especially compared to Federer's (possible path to final: Troicki, Wawrinka, Simon, Roddick vs Federer's Kohlscrieber, Soderling, Tsonga, Djokovic). If he keeps on improving he's in with a sniff.
Rafter. In an epic.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Ah yes. I remember that one now. I really thought Rafter would win. TBH, I'd have backed Rafter to beat Henman too. Both all-round serve-volleyers of the old school, but Rafter a bit better at it.
Rafter. Henman would have won, IMO.
DRINK?
bummed by karmachameleon
he his though hewitt looked f*ing good today...they are on the same side of the draw are they not?
Even compared with Federer? 
Yep, Roddick could well have a massive game on his hands in the QF first...
starfish
No dialogue. Just plot.
Even compared with Federer?
Maybe.
liquidlunch
fargonebeauty
he self applauds in that fashion,the hand pointing back at himself,its something most of the aussie population does these days
Superdupastupor
fun to funky
DexterTCN
Troy and Abed in the morning
Murray wasn't challenged there, too much. However he left that guy no place to hide.
He is utterly deserving of his ranking. And he's only going to get physically more refined and technique-wise more experienced, self-control doesn't seem to be an issue He's obviously learned a shit-load and keeps doing so..
He is utterly deserving of his ranking. And he's only going to get physically more refined and technique-wise more experienced, self-control doesn't seem to be an issue He's obviously learned a shit-load and keeps doing so..
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Interesting, Federer got taken to tiebreaks twice.
If Murray keeps going well the hype will get unbearable.
Of course, it's lose lose for us English, as if he wins, all the Scottish posters will immediately be on to tell us that we don't really have the right to celebrate it
If Murray keeps going well the hype will get unbearable.
Of course, it's lose lose for us English, as if he wins, all the Scottish posters will immediately be on to tell us that we don't really have the right to celebrate it
Maggot
The Cake of Liberty
Cool. Are they opening the roof or leaving it closed?Not yet, going to start soon though. Will be watching it
TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
anyone see that rally just then? wow
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