Tennis

[terrys]

Amazing. they will be rooted. I also didn't realise that the match has been over two days and now will be into a third.

[Ferrins]

Two guys get together before the match at Wimbledon and work out that this could be their chance at fame. By prolonging the match they break numerous records that will possibly lead to the end of the advantage set. At 76 all or whatever they play for real. This scenario has been discussed before over beers with other pro's through the years.

[AndyP]

You don't like the advantage set, Ferrins?

[Ferrins]

It's just weird that in tennis there is technically,a possible no end scenario. The same applies to a Tiebreak.

[goughy]

I guess the more tired you get the harder it is to break through the advantage the server has. Honestly, match would be getting boring.

[AndyP]

Ferrin, why does your signature link to the NAB?

[Yossarian]

this match over yet?

[kpac]

Concur, i saw this this morning.... i recon it's bullshut, these two are taking us for a ride, for a shot a fame and to make a point.

[AndyP]

So you watched and noticed that they were tanking points?

[AndyP]

Here's an amusing blog:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010...10-tennis-live

[sms316]

Here's an amusing blog:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010...10-tennis-live

Nice pick up.

4.50pm: It's over. It's finally over. It was a long, hard match and it took its toll on the players. But finally, at long last, we have a result.

I'm actually talking about the football here. England win 1-0 against Slovenia to go through to the knock-out stage. The Isner-Mahut match is still ongoing: 24-24 in the final set. Isner's leg has just dropped off.

6pm: The score stands at 34-34. In order to stay upright and keep their strength, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut have now started eating members of the audience.

7.30pm: Let it end, let it end, it's 46-all. It was funny when it was 16-all and it was creepy when it was 26-all. But this is pure purgatory and there is still no end in sight.

9.10pm: Is it over? It is not over. For a brief moment back then, I thought it was over. Isner clambers to match point on Mahut's serve. Mahut steps forward and saves it with his 95th ace. It's 59-59.

Mahut wants to come off now; the light is almost gone. But the official orders the pair to play two more games. "We want more! We want more!" chant the survivors on Court 18. I'm taking this as proof that they have gone insane.

[kpac]

So you watched and noticed that they were tanking points?

Coverage of these numpties only started properly late (lol) in the 5th..... at that stage they were both soo rooted, 'tanking' was not necessary, they were both playing meagre tennis, and playing game for game became pretty easy to make look legit..... In their defence there was certainly nothing that suggested it was staged on the court....

1 of them wanted to continue even in bad light.... clearly delusional!

[AndyP]

They definitely looked like they were trying in that fifth set. At least after 46-all anyway.

[Ferrins]

Ferrin, why does your signature link to the NAB?

Stealth advertising

[AndyP]

65-64. Boooooooring. One more game, then I'm out of here.

[3oneday]

70-68 I believe, sounds like an NRL Toyota Cup match, or a Gayfl game.

[mike]

Great win by Sam Stosur.
I wish I had shoulders like that.

[solarman]

It's tennis, tell someone who cares. I suppose its better than soccer though.
90 minutes for about 5 kicks at goal and then its a draw. Should be banned from the planet

[mike]

As I said good win by Sam but why is he playing against the chicks?

[mike]

It's tennis, tell someone who cares. I suppose its better than soccer though.
90 minutes for about 5 kicks at goal and then its a draw. Should be banned from the planet

Soccer is a great sport. Basketball is a yawnfest.

[solarman]

Soccer is a great sport. Basketball is a yawnfest.

Now now that's a bit rough.

BTW Been playing with Greg lately? How's he playing?

[mike]

We had a game a few weeks ago. He chopped it a bit. Hits it a long way but not in the direction he wants. His game is not that dissimilar to your own.

[AndyP]

I had written Sam off. I started watching a live stream at the start of the second set, saw her lose that then get about 4-1 down in the third before I had to pick up the kids. I was very surprised to be able to watch her win the tie breaker.

[TheTrueReview]

Great win by Sammy. Fought her way out of 4 match-points to get to the tie breaker. The Russian chick (Dementieva) couldn't handle the pace in the tiebreaker.

[PeteyD]

Go Virge!! Beat that Murray fellow.