Wimbledon 2008 - Page 4

GirlsAloudFan · 07-06-2008, 11:31 AM

Who caught Laura Robson yesterday?

The sweetheart 14 year-old whippersnapper Brit who won the Jr. Ladies Title at Wimbledon?

She's awesome and is now my favorite tennis player of all-time.

Meet the future of women's tennis in England...

Interviewer: "What would happen, Laura, if you played Venus Williams here next year?"
Laura Robson: "I would take her down!!!"

vaz02 · 07-06-2008, 11:41 AM

^ gotta love the attitude and she's British

GirlsAloudFan · 07-06-2008, 11:45 AM

Yeah she rocks.

I hope she has a long and successful career.

Aardvark747 · 07-06-2008, 11:46 AM

U2girl · 07-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonGirl

Why? Pete Sampras is considered by many to be the "greatest of all time," and he only ever made it to the semi-finals at Paris. Once. Federer has made it to the finals three times. Federer has also won more Australian Open titles than Sampras, and is close to reaching Sampras' Wimbledon record.

Then there's Björn Borg. Five Wimbledon titles (same as Federer, who might break that record tomorrow), four US Open titles (same as Federer), and no Australian Open titles. The only major difference between the two is that Borg was very successful at the French Open.

If Federer continues to play at his current standard over the next three or four years, there is no doubt in my mind that he will meet and exceed Sampras' grand slam record. He might not be able to be able to dominate on clay like Borg (or Nadal, for that matter), but I think he will certainly surpass him on every other surface.

Exactly. If Sampras had won in Paris, there's no doubt he'd get the "greatest ever" mantle - as would anyone winning most tournaments and dominating on all kinds of surface. I would also argue Sampras had a stiffer competition in the 90's in Agassi compared to Nadal (or even Djokovic) but anyway.

Which is why he's not declared best ever, just like Borg (who'd be my pick for the domination and the legend players he was up against). Then again, how about Australian Rod Laver who won 2 Grand slams ?

Sure he'll probably get past those 15 titles and yes he's great on all surfaces but IMO to be the best that has to include winning on all surfaces.

All that said, come on Nadal !

vaz02 · 07-06-2008, 01:14 PM

We gonna get any more play today ?

GirlsAloudFan · 07-06-2008, 01:22 PM

I fucking hope so.

No spoken words · 07-06-2008, 02:30 PM

This 4th set tie-breaker is amazing.

BoMac · 07-06-2008, 02:33 PM

And this is what sports is all about, folks. A fifth and deciding set between two great players. I'm loving this!

vaz02 · 07-06-2008, 02:33 PM

best final in years

Aardvark747 · 07-06-2008, 03:07 PM

Rain

vaz02 · 07-06-2008, 03:23 PM

Savour the moment, it be no more next year.

Laura M · 07-06-2008, 03:24 PM

Great, great, great tennis.

Salome · 07-06-2008, 03:38 PM

unbelievable

Laura M · 07-06-2008, 03:55 PM

This is mental. Come on Rafa!!!

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07-06-2008, 03:38 PM	#59
Salome you are what you is Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Candyland Posts: 19,280 Local Time: 04:40 PM	unbelievable __________________ "If you wind up with a boring, miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on TV telling you how to do your shit, then YOU DESERVE IT." FZ

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07-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#46
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,765 Local Time: 09:40 AM	Who caught Laura Robson yesterday? The sweetheart 14 year-old whippersnapper Brit who won the Jr. Ladies Title at Wimbledon? She's awesome and is now my favorite tennis player of all-time. Meet the future of women's tennis in England... Interviewer: "What would happen, Laura, if you played Venus Williams here next year?" Laura Robson: "I would take her down!!!"

07-06-2008, 11:41 AM	#47
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 5,894 Local Time: 03:40 PM	^ gotta love the attitude and she's British

07-06-2008, 11:45 AM	#48
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,765 Local Time: 09:40 AM	Yeah she rocks. I hope she has a long and successful career.

07-06-2008, 11:46 AM	#49
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 19,876 Local Time: 03:40 PM	^

07-06-2008, 01:14 PM	#51
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 5,894 Local Time: 03:40 PM	We gonna get any more play today ?

07-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#52
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,765 Local Time: 09:40 AM	I fucking hope so.

07-06-2008, 03:07 PM	#56
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 19,876 Local Time: 03:40 PM	Rain

07-06-2008, 03:23 PM	#57
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 5,894 Local Time: 03:40 PM	Savour the moment, it be no more next year.

07-06-2008, 03:24 PM	#58
Laura M Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 18,496 Local Time: 04:40 PM	Great, great, great tennis.

07-06-2008, 03:55 PM	#60
Laura M Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 18,496 Local Time: 04:40 PM	This is mental. Come on Rafa!!!