Wimbledon 2008

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Murray starts as underdog, no doubt about that, but I think he can push Nadal today if he gets off to a good start and plays it smart. He needs to get the vast majority of his first serves in as his second serve is weak - he should try and get it to swing out wide if he can. The rain interruptions which may happen could be a factor.

But yes Nadal's game on all surfaces has improved so much. He is playing as well as he ever has done and he is the big favourite.

Agree with that, first serve is key, needs to still pack a bigger punch if he wants to compete with the big boys, and also the drop shots need capping!

[Scratch]

Agree with that, first serve is key, needs to still pack a bigger punch if he wants to compete with the big boys, and also the drop shots need capping!

Actually think as the tournaments progressed, his usage of the drop shot has improved...drag the opponent in then lob the ****er whilst he's stranded at the net...could be fun watching Nadal scampering round, cos that ******* will chase anything, and usually get there too!

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Actually think as the tournaments progressed, his usage of the drop shot has improved...drag the opponent in then lob the ****er whilst he's stranded at the net...could be fun watching Nadal scampering round, cos that ******* will chase anything, and usually get there too!

Some of the ones against frenchy were woefull though, could of wrapped the game up sooner if he had played some different shots..

[Slim]

Actually think as the tournaments progressed, his usage of the drop shot has improved...drag the opponent in then lob the ****er whilst he's stranded at the net...could be fun watching Nadal scampering round, cos that ******* will chase anything, and usually get there too!

I agree. I think Murray needs to use all those traditional grass court shots like the drop shot and his volleying today as if he tries to just trade blows with Nadal from the back of the court he'll get blown away.

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

looking forward to it, how long you think Fed will take?

[Shaggy]

I love all these people (mainly women, it has to be said) who have no interest in sport but suddenly become tennis experts during Wimbledon.

Had a good chat with our Health & Safety woman earlier. She heard me talking about Murray and comes over…

“Do you know what time it’ll be on? I can’t wait, I hope I get to see it. The Spaniard he’s up against will be tough to beat though eh? Number two isn’t he. I think Murphy might struggle to beat him, but I do hope Murphy wins.”

[Slim]

I love all these people (mainly women, it has to be said) who have no interest in sport but suddenly become tennis experts during Wimbledon.

Had a good chat with our Health & Safety woman earlier. She heard me talking about Murray and comes over…

“Do you know what time it’ll be on? I can’t wait, I hope I get to see it. The Spaniard he’s up against will be tough to beat though eh? Number two isn’t he. I think Murphy might struggle to beat him, but I do hope Murphy wins.”

[Guest]

I think a little bit of rain will help Federer. The grass has been slowed during the last few years to accommodate TV and some players who were complaining that points were too quick. That's why players like Nadal have a shout these days.

[Jayesh87]

looking forward to it, how long you think Fed will take?

Depends on the rain. I think he will beat super mario in 3

[senorbutch]

think the fed faces a tougher challenge today. can deffo see it being more than 3 sets. hope that nadel smashes murrey up in the other match

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

I love all these people (mainly women, it has to be said) who have no interest in sport but suddenly become tennis experts during Wimbledon.

Had a good chat with our Health & Safety woman earlier. She heard me talking about Murray and comes over…

“Do you know what time it’ll be on? I can’t wait, I hope I get to see it. The Spaniard he’s up against will be tough to beat though eh? Number two isn’t he. I think Murphy might struggle to beat him, but I do hope Murphy wins.”

good shout, then quiet again for 50 weeks!

[Reece]

good shout, then quiet again for 50 weeks!

I'm a bit like that in the sense that whenever these big events are on - Wimbledon, Ryder cup etc, I get the urge to either go and actually play those sports, or buy the equivalent computer game

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

I'm a bit like that in the sense that whenever these big events are on - Wimbledon, Ryder cup etc, I get the urge to either go and actually play those sports, or buy the equivalent computer game

What tennis one you go/going for, its all about virtua!

[Reece]

What tennis one you go/going for, its all about virtua!

No no no! I've played the demo of the new Top Spin 3 and it's pretty bloody good. Got good reviews too. As I said before I had Virtua Tennis about this time last year and part-ex'd it after a while. Will probably wait until my birthday next week, although may be tempted to get it before the weekend......

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

No no no! I've played the demo of the new Top Spin 3 and it's pretty bloody good. Got good reviews too. As I said before I had Virtua Tennis about this time last year and part-ex'd it after a while. Will probably wait until my birthday next week, although may be tempted to get it before the weekend......

Is TP3 out on the PS3, whats the main difference between the 2?