Wimbledon

crodonilson

He/Him

Jan 17, 2005

13,514

Lyme Regis

• Apr 28, 2015

• #1

Great news that the prize pot has been increased again, further rewarding these graphite gladiators. The standard is unbelievably high and this extra prize money could push thwe players even further. Roll on June.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/32499023

 

Prince Monolulu

Everything in Moderation

Oct 2, 2013

10,201

The Race Hill

• Apr 28, 2015

• #2

comeontim !

 

KZNSeagull

Well-known member

Nov 26, 2007

19,791

Wolsingham, County Durham

• Apr 28, 2015

• #3

I watched some of the film called Wimbledon yesterday starring Kirsten Dunst. It's rubbish.

 

Publius Ovidius

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Jul 5, 2003

46,004

at home

• Apr 28, 2015

• #4

......B
WinBledon
......C

Care of W1A

 

wardy wonder land

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Dec 10, 2007

762

• Apr 28, 2015

• #5

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

 

Hillian1

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Jul 15, 2010

15,364

Struggling for breath at the top of the stairs

• Apr 28, 2015

• #6

wardy wonder land said:

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

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No, they should play 1 set.

Then get off the court to let the REAL players get on with it.

 

Gazwag

5 millionth post poster

Mar 4, 2004

30,130

Bexhill-on-Sea

• Apr 28, 2015

• #7

KZNSeagull said:

I watched some of the film called Wimbledon yesterday starring Kirsten Dunst. It's rubbish.

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I would

 

Prince Monolulu

Everything in Moderation

Oct 2, 2013

10,201

The Race Hill

• Apr 28, 2015

• #8

Gazwag said:

I would

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Yup, seems fair?

 

Gullflyinghigh

Registered User

Apr 23, 2012

4,279

• Apr 28, 2015

• #9

KZNSeagull said:

I watched some of the film called Wimbledon yesterday starring Kirsten Dunst. It's glorious.

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Fixed that for you, for I am kind and generous.

wardy wonder land said:

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

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Absolutely, unfortunately, the organisers have enough of an issue fitting all the required matches into a 2 week schedule as it is (due to sheer quantity, I'm not criticising organisers at all), if you then add a possible 2 sets onto each ladies match as well then there's no way it'd all fit in.

In all honesty, I think it more likely they'll drop the men's matches to 3 before anything gets increased.

Some of the players (understandably in my view) have criticised the tournament schedule over recent years as it's become more about pleasing/attracting sponsors than looking after the wellbeing of players (look at the state of some of the big names already, such as Nadal and Del Potro). Dropping the amount of sets required in the marquee events may actually be a reasonable compromise.

 

KZNSeagull

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Nov 26, 2007

19,791

Wolsingham, County Durham

• Apr 28, 2015

• #10

Gazwag said:

I would

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I wouldn't. She has very untrustworthy eyes.

 

Barry Izbak

U.T.A.

Dec 7, 2005

7,321

Lancing By Sea

• Apr 28, 2015

• #11

Gazwag said:

I would

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She wouldn't

 

O

ofco8

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May 18, 2007

2,387

Brighton

• Apr 28, 2015

• #12

wardy wonder land said:

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

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Yes.