2014 Wimbledon Semi: Djokovic v Dimitrov

[Riotbeard]

I sound like a slave auctioneer...

 

[Fiero425]

Congrats to Nole for surviving . This could have gone either way in the 4th and the 5th set, anyone can get tight.

Grigor has the game, that's for sure. He needs to work on the shot selection and watch that second serve. Congrats to him for holding his own.

I have no doubt Grigor will win eventual! I just hope he waits his turn for now! lol! I'm not ready to dismiss Nole yet! Love those underdogs who just work so hard like a Borg or Lendl! He should surpass them after all is said and done, but has a little more work ahead of him! I think he'd have a better chance against Roger even with his 7 titles! Raonic, like Roddick in his hey day can just blow you off the court!

 

[tennisville]

Djokovic is too good , this is his event to lose and I dont think he will

Federer/Raonic are gonna get crushed in the final

 

[Kieran]

Djokovic is too good , this is his event to lose and I dont think he will

Federer/Raonic are gonna get crushed in the final

Come on, this is either horseplay or an innocent error, and I doubt you're so innocent.

There's no way the statement above makes any sense...

 

[Fiero425]

Djokovic is too good , this is his event to lose and I dont think he will

Federer/Raonic are gonna get crushed in the final

We can only hope! So much for me being that much of a FedFan! I've moved on, but will defend his status in the game!

 

[Mile]

that video has it. I have had feeling like they were playing on ice.

 

[Fiero425]

that video has it. I have had feeling like they were playing on ice.

The ball stayed low, but slipping wasn't the main problem 20 or more years ago; it was the bounce itself! You just never knew when the ball would practically roll under your racket! I give Borg more credit for his 5 titles since he played with a wood racket with strings so tight, the sweet spot was about the size of a small fist! He got by McEnroe in '80 and personally stopped Connors from acquiring more titles at least 4 times! :clap :laydownlaughing :angel: Connors returned the favor at the USO on clay and HC unfortunately!

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5cxiKokuBc[/video]

 

[Moxie]

I'm not one note in preferences, even if Federer makes the final he may lose that but just saying as a fan of tennis, Raonic in the final would be puke making viewing for a final. I appreciate the progress he's made and his serve is awesome but he's horrible to watch. At least we agree on that!

Yes, cool. But you can be a bit one-note. "As a fan of tennis" is a bit of a laugh, since there is no way ever, even if hell freezes over you would root for Nadal, but other than that, I'm sure you're all about what is best for tennis.

Likewise for you and Federer

No, that's where you're wrong. I often root for Federer. I like his game, I appreciate his movement on court, and, where he doesn't threaten Rafa, which is most of the time, I'm happy to see him win. You do not have the same generosity towards Nadal.

Judicious and fair as always, admirable and rare traits. I keep wondering if you will begin to straighten pictures, properly arrange your knick knacks etc, or are you without a strong preference. I suspect you are cool with either man going to the final. The more true contenders, the more fun for us.

Welcome, Donald. Forgive me for not saying it sooner. Surely you would be the rare monkey who finds me "judicious and fair," though I like the assessment. Most think I'm pretty partisan, but what do they know, eh? For the record, my pictures are not only irregularly hung, some are just leaning against the wall, and my knick-knacks perch precariously on piles of books. Fastidious I am not. Nor am I in my tennis opinions. Sometimes I'm glad to see the young guys come up, sometimes less so. Now that Dimitrov and Raonic are both out, I do still look forward to where they go from here, especially Grigor, who I'm beginning to have great hopes for.

As for Sunday, and evenhandedness…is there an option that they could both lose? :laydownlaughing

 

[Donald]

Thanks Mox, I don't often find much to smile about in the early morning hours.

 

[Donald]

Thanks Mox, I don't often find much to smile about in the early morning hours.

May I offer this quote concerning the mighty RN's absence tomorrow. Not to imply his reign is over, but when that sad day arrives, take comfort from this.

“The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.”

― Lao Tzu, Te Tao Ching - mystic philosopher of ancient China,

 

[Kieran]

Good post, Donald - though Rafa's flame is still strong.

And welcome to the forum! Looking forward to more...

 

[Front242]

Djokovic is too good , this is his event to lose and I dont think he will

Federer/Raonic are gonna get crushed in the final

Nah.

 

[Donald]

Good post, Donald - though Rafa's flame is still strong.

And welcome to the forum! Looking forward to more...

Thank you for the generous welcome. Being the great, great, Grandson of Jiggs, who played Cheeta, Tarzan's loyal friend, I am sometimes prone to foolishness. I am, however, extremely fond of strong, intelligent women like Mox and others, and awed by the vast reservoir of knowledge provided by too many here to list, although I wish I could site them all by name. They deserve, and have my highest respect.

(disclaimer) If I should ever be referred to as a "swinger" please disregard the terms modern reference.

Again, thank you sir.

Donald Jiggs IV