Wimbledon
Posted by: Chillkram on 23 June 2008
I think it's going to be great this year.....
Don't know why, just a feeling I get!
Don't know why, just a feeling I get!
What an excelent match! the best tennis I have ever seen. Nadal is incredibly persistent and he is playing better and better each year. He reminds me of Alonso, always gives his absolute best, being so consistent and mentally superior it looks like they can overcome some impossible situations.
What´s the matter with Spaniards? they (we
) win it all!
What´s the matter with Spaniards? they (we
) win it all!quote:Originally posted by Juliussss:
What´s the matter with Spaniards? they (we
It's been a good sporting year for you guys, Juliussss. Is it worth having a euro or two on Spain for the Olympics?!!
Mark
quote:It's been a good sporting year for you guys, Juliussss. Is it worth having a euro or two on Spain for the Olympics?!!
Mark, Olympics is a different matter altogether. I hope they do well but I would probably keep my Euros for vinyl records or even Naim equpment
What's funny is that, although we ve traditionaly had quite qood national representation at sports, we ve never had the kind of winning breed we are having now. I mean, Nadal is a bloody tennis machine, although less naturally talented than Federer, the kid is so focussed he seems to win the game out of faith.
Thought I would report back on my first trip to Wimbledon.
Travelled from Newcastle on 6.00 am train, then tube to Southfields. Met at station by people organising shared taxi trips and directing people to the nearest bus. The wife wanted to walk anyway as it was nice.
On the way to the ground we were met by very smartly suited and hatted stewards asking if we needed directions or ticket information.
Left luggage was a few hundred yards from the main entrance that we used, £1 for the whole day, with that money going to charity.
Pleasant and efficient security check of bags. Although they were asking people to check sharp objects into the left luggage area, they were happy to let us in with metal cutlery for our picnic. Unlike concert venues, you are allowed to bring in a bottle of wine/champagne each as well as your food.
Seated at a table on Henman Hill and opening first bottle by 10.45 am.
The buildings and the grounds are beautifully laid out and presented. Toilet facilities are first class. There are plenty of retail opportunities for those that want them, but prices are steep. Pimms is £6 a go, wine about £3 a glass. We did not price the food having stocked up the cold bag at M&S in Kings Cross.
Sat in the sun, having an extended lunch and soaking up the atmosphere, which was very convivial and relaxed. Watched a couple of outlying matches on the big screen before heading to Centre Court for the Williams sisters final.
My impression of the court was it was very intimate, and you were never far from the action, even if you were in the back row. You were allowed access and egress between breaks in play. No problems having drinks in your seats (Treat people like adults and they behave like them).
The Williams were very athletic and there was no doubting their power, but they seemed to have no great rapport with the crowd. Even so it was an impressive match, though most of it was from the baseline.
We managed to get some returns for number 1 court (£5 each, again the money goes to charity) and so went in to see the final games of Laura Robson's match. Clearly a star in the making. Great atmosphere.
Later back on Centre Court we also saw the second half of the Men's doubles final and concluded with the ladies doubles final and left at 9.15 pm.
All in all a great day out, well organised and very slickly run. It must impress the hell out of visitors, it certainly impressed me.
I would definitely go again, although I would love to have seen more of the men's singles matches, and had the opportunity to see some games on the outlying courts from earlier rounds.
Thoroughly recommended, if you have not been before.
Cheers
Nic
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Travelled from Newcastle on 6.00 am train, then tube to Southfields. Met at station by people organising shared taxi trips and directing people to the nearest bus. The wife wanted to walk anyway as it was nice.
On the way to the ground we were met by very smartly suited and hatted stewards asking if we needed directions or ticket information.
Left luggage was a few hundred yards from the main entrance that we used, £1 for the whole day, with that money going to charity.
Pleasant and efficient security check of bags. Although they were asking people to check sharp objects into the left luggage area, they were happy to let us in with metal cutlery for our picnic. Unlike concert venues, you are allowed to bring in a bottle of wine/champagne each as well as your food.
Seated at a table on Henman Hill and opening first bottle by 10.45 am.
The buildings and the grounds are beautifully laid out and presented. Toilet facilities are first class. There are plenty of retail opportunities for those that want them, but prices are steep. Pimms is £6 a go, wine about £3 a glass. We did not price the food having stocked up the cold bag at M&S in Kings Cross.
Sat in the sun, having an extended lunch and soaking up the atmosphere, which was very convivial and relaxed. Watched a couple of outlying matches on the big screen before heading to Centre Court for the Williams sisters final.
My impression of the court was it was very intimate, and you were never far from the action, even if you were in the back row. You were allowed access and egress between breaks in play. No problems having drinks in your seats (Treat people like adults and they behave like them).
The Williams were very athletic and there was no doubting their power, but they seemed to have no great rapport with the crowd. Even so it was an impressive match, though most of it was from the baseline.
We managed to get some returns for number 1 court (£5 each, again the money goes to charity) and so went in to see the final games of Laura Robson's match. Clearly a star in the making. Great atmosphere.
Later back on Centre Court we also saw the second half of the Men's doubles final and concluded with the ladies doubles final and left at 9.15 pm.
All in all a great day out, well organised and very slickly run. It must impress the hell out of visitors, it certainly impressed me.
I would definitely go again, although I would love to have seen more of the men's singles matches, and had the opportunity to see some games on the outlying courts from earlier rounds.
Thoroughly recommended, if you have not been before.
Cheers
Nic
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Jim,
A few more pics for you. The Williams girls followed by Laura Robson.
Regards
Nic
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A few more pics for you. The Williams girls followed by Laura Robson.
Regards
Nic
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