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2010 AO Final - Federer VS Murray
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The definition of 'choke' needs to be made clear.
In my opinion, it is not where the occasion gets the better of you from the outset.
It is rather being so close to the end of winning a match with an absolutely clear lead, only to blow it because of errors attributed to your own accord.
In my opinion, it is not where the occasion gets the better of you from the outset.
It is rather being so close to the end of winning a match with an absolutely clear lead, only to blow it because of errors attributed to your own accord.
Just thought I'd add in my piece. I worked at the OzOpen this year and at the end of the tournament theres a staff party that the champ usually attends and thanks.
Here was Rog thanking us, in video (missed the first 5 seconds of his speech)
http://www.twitvid.com/8C4E9
and in picture version
Here was Rog thanking us, in video (missed the first 5 seconds of his speech)
http://www.twitvid.com/8C4E9
and in picture version
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Just thought I'd add in my piece. I worked at the OzOpen this year and at the end of the tournament theres a staff party that the champ usually attends and thanks.
Here was Rog thanking us, in video (missed the first 5 seconds of his speech)
http://www.twitvid.com/8C4E9
and in picture version
I have a friend who worked at this year's AO as well. She's a huge FedKAD and skipped the staff party to hang out with some friends. She nearly puked when she found out Federer turned up to thank them personally.
Anyway, I thought it was a very nice gesture from Federer.
I have a friend who worked at this year's AO as well. She's a huge FedKAD and skipped the staff party to hang out with some friends. She nearly puked when she found out Federer turned up to thank them personally.
Anyway, I thought it was a very nice gesture from Federer.
Fed a nice guy? I thought he was an arrogant sook .... well ... according to those who don't get their chest signed at a local bar.
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Worked at the AO as well this year. Passed countless numbers of players in the corridors and only one player acknowledged me in passing and nodded his head and said hello. That was Roger Federer. Respect.
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Just thought I'd add in my piece. I worked at the OzOpen this year and at the end of the tournament theres a staff party that the champ usually attends and thanks.
Here was Rog thanking us, in video (missed the first 5 seconds of his speech)
http://www.twitvid.com/8C4E9
and in picture version
I have no doubt he's a nice guy when he wins.
It's easier to be nice when you win though, compared to when you lose.
This says more about Federer than the quote I posted above. Respect indeed.
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Just thought I'd add in my piece. I worked at the OzOpen this year and at the end of the tournament theres a staff party that the champ usually attends and thanks.
Here was Rog thanking us, in video (missed the first 5 seconds of his speech)
http://www.twitvid.com/8C4E9
and in picture version
If you don't mind me asking, where did you work?
At the Australian Open.......boom tish
I was a statistician, updating the scoreboard for Ch7
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I was a line umpire.
How long you been doing it for? I did it '02 and '03. Too much stress for me, haha.
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Did you do any Andy Murray games?
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This was my first year at the AO. I know what you mean about stress, was so nervous on my first day, don't think people realise how stressful it is.
First year you don't generally get Rod Laver, Hisense or MCA so I didn't get Murray games. Hopefully next year will be able to get on the bigger courts.
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Ahhh, yep.
Did you get abused by any players?
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Nah not at all. Players were pretty good. They don't really argue too much and when they do have an issue with any call they only speak to the chair umpire and not the line umpires.
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Serena.
May as well chime in...
How much do you get paid?
How do you apply?
How hard is it to get a gig?
Any perks? Free tix etc?
Ummm....so what else you been doin?
I didnt realise that, like chair umpires, linesman also travel the world if they are good enough/willing to do so. The lady that Sarena threatened at the US Open, I walked past her in the tunnel. Then when I went on to court at a change of ends with the linesman got to chatting to them and of the group of 6, only 3 were Aussies.
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I was on the base rate as I was a new line umpire with the minimum required qualifications to umpire at a grand slam event. I think I got paid roughly $160 a day.
To become a tennis official, go to the following website: http://www.toav.org.au/
Not hard at all to get a gig. I completed the training course (1 day) early last year, I then did a few junior events as training in order to gain the minimum qualification. Then during the year, I officiated in about 9 state grade matches, which is the highest level of competition tennis in the state. I then was able to apply for the Aus Open. I did all the qualifying days and the first few days of the main draw.
If you line umpire at the Aus Open, you then get accreditation to the AO. You get access to every court, except Rod Laver Arena. So, when I finished umpiring, I was able to come in every day to the Open for free with my accrediation. You also get a free copy of the AO program, a uniform plus the fact that you are on court in a grand slam tournament is pretty awesome as well.
I work full time and this gig is definitely a casual job.
I spoke to a number of overseas line umpires, and they basically travel the world like the chair umpires do, umpiring tournaments. Most of the umpires were from either Europe or America. I would say a third of the line umpires were from overseas.
I just noticed that you can be 16 and do it. That'd be pretty fun to do. Do you get paid for the smaller tournaments?