Wimbledon

[celtic_pride]

You're a clown. I was over on the basketball board and you are getting stuck into Andrew Bogut. You have serious self esteem issues.

I had every right getting stuck into Bogut after he practically trashed/insulted every other Australian player before him (including Andrew Gaze)
And hasn't it struck you by now that Bogut probably considers himself more Croation than Aussie (his hero was the late Drazen Petrovic)
I'm just sick of arrogant, spoilt sport stars who don't appear to have one ounce of humbleness/decency among them.
I was deeply offended by Hewitt's ******* call to an umpire years ago.
BTW My point about Martin Bryant was probably stupid and irrelevant but I'm pretty sure not all Americans would like sports stars like Dennis Rodman.
Give me a decent reason why I should support Hewitt apart from the fact that he is Aussie.
I don't like Shane Warne either so sue me.

 

[AngelEyes]

Federer > Hewitt > Roddick

Easily. Roddick is Hewitt's biatch.

Agreed. I'd even say a few others play better than roddick, just not on a more consisitant basis.

 

[Total Power]

Why? Roddick and Federer are clearly the top 2, cant have them in the same half.

Roddick top 2? Please! hewitt made 3 grand slam finals in 9 months time losing to federer twice and safin..what has roddick done?? hewitt has PWNED roddick 3 times in 6 months on hardcourts/indoors (remember 20 points in a row in a bagel set), sure, roddick is top 2

 

[bunsen burner]

OH great, i suppose he should support Martin Bryant as well, just because he is Australian.

Well if Bryant was up against the UK's Doctor Death or the US's Charles Manson, I'd probably be in Bryant's corner.

 

[bunsen burner]

BTW My point about Martin Bryant was probably stupid and irrelevant

Sure was.

Give me a decent reason why I should support Hewitt apart from the fact that he is Aussie.

There isn't one for many - but that's just it - he's an Aussie. You should support your own countrymen first when it comes to sport.

 

[JohnF]

Give me a decent reason why I should support Hewitt apart from the fact that he is Aussie.

Well if you are into tennis, how about the fact that he shows more grit, determination and has a bigger heart than anyone else in the sport?

But if you are a soft kock who thinks it is more important not to swear or scream in moments of passion, I can understand why this wouldn't mean much to you.

 

[Drummond]

Well said JohnF

 

[thewhippersnapper]

Federer takes the 1st set 6-3

 

[scottywiper]

Cmon Rog, u know he's your biatch.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Federer leads 5-4 second set.

 

[thewhippersnapper]

Federer takes the 2nd set 6-4

 

[scottywiper]

Bad luck Rock.

 

[Russian]

Lleyton's stuffed but Australia does have one man into a Wimbledon final with Stephen Huss and partner Wesley Moodie having beaten the number 1 seeds 2-6 6-2 6-4 7-6 (7-4) for a place in the final against the 2nd seeded Bryan twins.

Stosur and Stewart are into the semis of women's doubles, with Woodbridge and Stosur to play for a spot in the semis of mixed doubles later today

 

[Mr Magoo]

Hewitt serving 40 - 0
3 all in the third set

 

[thewhippersnapper]

Federer holds, 6-6 3rd set. Come on Roger close it out.

 

[thewhippersnapper]

Federer wins in 3 sets: 6-3, 6-4 7-6.

 

[scottywiper]

Excellent

 

[Blues_Man]

well done Roger ...you made a lot of people very happy tonight

 

[scottywiper]

Little LLey-Ley very quiet when being outclassed.
The Griswolds' Wimbledon vacation comes to an end.

 

[Lonie_from_50]

I think you can say Lleyton is the third seed and the third best current tennis player, but when you look at Federrer, not even Roddick comes close. He is in a league of his own.

 

[campbell]

Federer is as near a technically correct tennis player you will get.he is a machine.A joy to watch.When he is onsong ,no one can beat him.

 

[scout]

Fantastic news. Federer, now there's a player.

Unfortunately, couldn't stay awake till the end. But did get to see one point where Federer was making the bogan run and run and run to get the ball. Such a beautiful point.

No wonder Lletyon was so quiet, doesn't have the energy left when he's getting done like that.

And from the Dent game where Lleyton tantrums where on display, he's been fined $3295 for verbally abusing Spanish umpire Enric Molina. Hewitt is guaranteed at least $369,880 for reaching the last four. The fine is loose change for Lleyton, no deterrent at all.

 

[eastaugh36]

Who can beat Federer? There is no shame in losing to someone like Federer and he wasn't exactly wiped off the court but the better man did win and I'll admit that. If he plays Roddick in the final then I am all for Federer to win it.

 

[red+black]

I think you can say Lleyton is the third best current tennis player

Incorrect. Lleyton is the second ranked tennis player in the world, and has made the final of the two previous slams that he has participated in.

Order will be restored at the US and Lleyton will rightfully be seeded 2, and what's the bet that the yanks manage to schedule Roddick in Lleyton's half so he avoids the Fed.

 

[shiva25]

Who can beat Federer? There is no shame in losing to someone like Federer and he wasn't exactly wiped off the court but the better man did win and I'll admit that. If he plays Roddick in the final then I am all for Federer to win it.

I would say that sort of loss in straight sets is a bit of a whipping and i am willing to bet that Roddick will put up a better performance in the final agianst Federer than what Hewitt did thus prooving the rankings were correct