Along Came Nadal.

Neutral Omes: 

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On the 1^st of July 2011 Andy Murray prepared to take on Rafael Nadal - 10 time Grand Slam champion; a record 19 Masters 1000 titles; Wimbledon defending champion and firm candidate of the ‘greatest of all time’ discussion. The Scotsman had had by far his best season to date, making a final and two semi-finals out of the Grand Slams that'd gone by. 

Ok he was outplayed in Australia, but that happened to be the scene of Novak Djokovic’s winning expedition; and yes he suffered a lull after the loss, but that was only to be expected. The fact that he was able to produce enviable clay court results – clay being a surface that he has wrestled with in the past; and transition onto the grass with a trophy in his pocket, was enough evidence to show that his game had indeed enjoyed some non-trivial growth. And it’s not only his physical game that matured, but his attitude and mental strength. The shouts and complaints became more and more channelled into self-encouragement.

Taking all that into consideration there did seem to be a cloud of increased optimism surrounding the British number one going into the match; seizing a semi-final win from the defending champion seemed...well, doable. And what’s more, having now made his third semi-final at Wimbledon, he could add experience to his list of strengths.

And all that game, mentality, optimism and experience – he succeeded in transporting into the first set and three games. Quite emphatically.

But then along came Nadal.

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Somewhat assisted by an inexplicable slump in Murray’s form, the defending champion rose to play that brutal, exhausting, relentless game that he inevitably brings to the big stage. Andy became another one of Nadal’s mignons. Once the Spaniard became alert to the tiny crevice of opportunity that presented itself, he pried it open with a few forehands and produced the gob-smacking type of tennis that we’re now accustomed to seeing him do on grass.

From then on, he kindly reminded us why he’d been in four previous finals; why he’d kissed the trophy twice; and why the only man to deny him his gold in the other half of those finals was a man who for the majority of his career literally couldn’t lose at SW19.

Nadal will now face the only other player who has matched and indeed surpassed his level this season. Both have the uncanny ability to produce magnificence on a court. Novak Djokovic has already achieved one half of his childhood dream by becoming the new no. 1. 

The other awaits him; but so does Nadal.

HELP HELP!!! (Men's Semi-finals)

Fanatic Omes:

Hello one and all.

OOP today:

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

Match of the day: guess.

Nerviose. That's what I am. Muzz today has arguably has the best chance he's ever had against Rafa. But if Rafa should lose (: O) whilst I may invevitably cower in the corner of my bathroom floor in the foetal postion and rock back and forth to shake off the events of the day; I will nevertheless find the strength to carry on, as I'll be super happy for Muzz! 

But that's not going to happen >: (

Vamos.

Oh and Nole/Tsonga should be fun. Adje Nole.

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Alistair Mcgowan's Wimbledon Impressions: HIGHLARIOUS!

Fanatic Omes:

Alistair McGowan (British comedian who does CRAYZAY good impressions) takes on Jonny Mac, Rafa, Muzz and Boris Becker. Seriously this is GOLD.

He did more but no one's uploaded them yet. If it does come up, on here they will go. Chortle chortle chorlte.

(Vid: britishtennislta)

Ladies' Semis

Fanatic Omes:

OOP today:

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

Match of the day: Sharapova vs Lisicki - 2nd on centre

Tis a shame that these two have to play each other in the semi-finals. They would have made for a cracking final. Oh well. How shriek-centric would it be if Vika and Sharapova made the finals : s? Over to you mute button.

Oh and hands up who thinks that the women should play best of 5 set matches in grand slam finals??

Readme

Hey party people!

So Neutral Omes doesn't have time for match analysis at the moment, so here is a picture of a mother giraffe kissing its baby's head. 

 

Touching. Oh yeah and Fanatic Omes is super stoked about Rafa's win and may wake up in sweats periodically during the night because of the foot wich homeboy cannot even feel right now! But then will have to remember the wise words of Uncle Toni: "If the world didn't sleep easy because Rafa has a problem it would be the most crazy thing ever."

...And perspective is back. (It's not).

Now here are things to read:

• Muzz looks upon “Come on Tim” joke with disdain, and so should you.
• Fun micro piece about tennis doggies!
• I would welcome this very much.
• Rafa has a point, these be exciting tennis times – enjoy it while it’s hot.
• Fantabulous article for those who are wondering where in the heavens and/or earth this Bernard Tomic character propped up from.
• Ladies and gents, the awesomeness that is Judy Murray. 

(Pic: cleanfunny.com) 

The Wednesday of Wonder (and a bit about Tomic)

Fanatic Omes:

Howdy partners.

OOP today:

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

Match of the day: Djokovic vs Tomic - 1st on court 1.

I would like for Djoker to do this to Tomic (warning graphic (ish) content):

Ok I don't want him to  actually shoot a pack of cards at his brain; only metaphorically speaking. And it's only because I have a problem with young folks just walzting in and pwning the big dogs right away. They need to learn respect first. Think of it as hazing >: )

Anyway Tomic is a serious talent and will no doubt get to champion status if he keeps this up. Just not right away please. Let my boys do their thang in peace.

(Vid: MortalKombatBlackout)

You Guys!!!

Neutral/Fanatic Omes:

*1000 kisses from you is never too muuuucccchhhhhhhh...*

Omes Tennis now has over 1000 views. Wowzers. Thanks to my 5 friends who have each clicked on it 200 times. 

No seriously thank you so much guys!!! Both my neutral and fanatic sides will try to continue to post fun/interesting tennis happenings as much as possible. And shirtless pictures of Rafa. Always shirtless pictures of Rafa. 

Thanks guys! : D

Love Omes x x x

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