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As ever, Federer is the overwhelming favourite. I thought he played quite well today. In the Women's draw, I have a feeling Jankovic is going to win it. She played really well in the french till she came up against Justine.
Federer & Jankovic: Battle for Grand Slam Victory
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the ongoing Grand Slam tournament, focusing on the performances of players such as Federer, Jankovic, and others. Participants share their thoughts on matches, player prospects, and the impact of external factors like weather on the tournament experience.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express confidence in Federer as the favorite to win, noting his strong performance.
- Others predict Jankovic's potential victory based on her previous matches.
- There are multiple mentions of player support, with participants cheering for Ljubicic, Bjorkman, Becker, and Sampras.
- Participants discuss the significance of recent match outcomes, such as Bartoli's upset over Henin and Gasquet's comeback.
- Some express frustration over the lack of a popular TV show during the tournament, indicating a cultural context that intersects with sports viewership.
- There are observations about the unpredictability of matches, particularly referencing Henman's performance as both brilliant and frustrating.
- Participants note the impact of weather on the tournament, with comments about rain affecting the experience.
- There is excitement about the prospect of a final match between Nadal and Federer, with some acknowledging Djokovic as a promising player.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express a mix of support for various players, with no clear consensus on who will ultimately win the tournament. Multiple competing views on player performances and match outcomes remain evident throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal opinions and experiences rather than established facts about player capabilities or match outcomes. The discussion includes references to cultural elements that may influence viewer engagement with the tournament.
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brewnog
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Get the bloody thing off the telly. No Neighbours for a fortnight? Travesty.
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cristo
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brewnog said:
My thoughts exactly-- I could just about cope with neighbours being reduced to one show per day last week due to "royal ascot"; but now having no neighbours for two weeks-- I might have to get a job!
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Neighbours - a TV show, I presume? Is it the UK's take on Friends? 
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brewnog said:
What are you brits doing watching an aussie show, anyway?
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brewnog
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It's hardly an Aussie show; viewing figures in the UK are at around 4 million at lunchtime and 3.6 million in the evenings, compared to around 1.2 million daily in Australia!
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radou
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Go Ljubicic !
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EL
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Go Bjorkman!...
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Yeah right...radou said:
Yeah right...EL said:
marlon
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Go Becker!
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marlon
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neutrino said:Go Becker!
That's better, but i am gonno go for Sampras.
marlon
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Actually, there's a B.Becker playing this year - Benjamin Becker. I was surprised to see his name initially, since it was just shown as B.Becker. A quick visit to the 'most reliable' encyclopaedia on the web clarified that he's a relatively new player unrelated to Boris.marlon said:
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neutrino said:
Yeah, i know that guy.
marlon
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radou
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Thank god, Ljubicic won against Spadea (finally!), although I've got a bad feeling about his upcoming matches, but what the hell, you never know! Also, congratulations to Nika Ozezogic for a nice win against Anna-Lenu Groenefeld! Full support for Ivo Karlovic tomorrow! May Wimbledon stay flooded with Croats! 
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I hope the gurl wins
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Who saw the nearly-two-hours fifth set between Moya and Henman? I didn't, i.e. not completely...I was able to watch only the last few points.
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neutrino said:
I wish I had seen that match, too. Must have been killer.
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neutrino said:
I did. Henman must be the most frustating player to watch. He plays some brilliant shots and follows it with absolute shockers.
IMO, the highlight of that set was a service game where Henman serves aces at breakpoint twice, one on second serve!
And go Qureshi! Next up is Safin.
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is anyone here going to Wimbledon...im leaving in 3 days to go to London and France for my 4 weeks of Tennis / Tour de France Holiday... :)
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Atomos said:
Yeah the gurl , yeah...
You certainly seem to know a lot about tennis. Good for YOU !
marlon
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Mairon Bartoli beats Justine Henin! I guess this must be the biggest story of this year's tournament. I was able to watch only the final set, with Henin-Hardene running all over the place. I was hoping that it would be a clean-sweep by Bartoli.
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Some incredible games today. Gasquet's comeback, Bartoli's upset, Djokovic's five-setter. And when all is said and done, it looks like it will be another Nadal v Federer on Sunday.
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Who needs Neighbours when you can have rain lots and lots and lots of rain.
Next time you see someone in some drought ridden country jumping around doing a rain dance give them a ball and a couple of rackets and tell them to chant Wimbledon.
Next time you see someone in some drought ridden country jumping around doing a rain dance give them a ball and a couple of rackets and tell them to chant Wimbledon.
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Yes, that seems to be inevitable. But Djokovic appears to be a promising player...the SF with Nadal should be good.end3r7 said:
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Today's final was fantastic. Venus played amazing, she's a great champion.
Can't wait for tomorrow. Vamos Rafa!
Can't wait for tomorrow. Vamos Rafa!
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Go Roger! =P
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Too one-sided, though. But it's amazing that Venus came through even with the ailment.siddharth said:
The British GP will suffice me.
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Apart from the rain and the injuries, this Wimbledon has been sensational. But I think it may be time for the ATP to take a second look at the schedule...
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Unbelievable final. Amazing game. Come on Rafa, just one more!
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It's amazing that Federer is still in the match. Federer may be slightly more skilled, but Rafa has thrice his heart.