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Murray Makes History
I think these two finals should be enjoyed in and of themselves. My best guess is that Serena and Roger add to their Wimbledon winnings. Still, the gentlemen’s final is so historically significant fans need to just enjoy this weekend. My quick $.02
A Roger Federer win would only mean: A 7th Wimbledon title tying Pete Sampras’ 7 A record extending 17th Grand Slam singles title A return to the #1 ranking Tying & surpassing Pete Sampras for the most total weeks at #1 At 30 years of age this could possibly be a final major title and…
Excerpt from David Bowie’s Heroes Though nothing, will keep us together We could steal time, just for one day We can be heroes, forever and ever What’d you say? I, I wish you could swim Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim Though nothing, nothing will keep us together We can beat them, forever and…
Predicted Winner in BOLD Wimbledon Semifinals 1 Novak Djokovic vs. 3 Roger Federer Things have worked out well for Roger since the 2011 US Open ended. He is 2 matches away from the number 1 ranking. Federer can win this match. However, Nole is in a spot to solidify number 1 for the year and…
Predicted Winner in BOLD SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS [6] SERENA WILLIAMS (USA #6) vs. [2] VICTORIA AZARENKA (BLR #2) Williams leads 7-1 I think Serena has made it past a couple of dangerous matches already. Vika is capable of winning this match. Her tough loss to Serena at the 2011 US Open propelled Vika to her great…
Predicted Winner in BOLD Quarterfinals 1 Novak Djokovic vs. 31 Florian Mayer Nole should advance in 3 or 4 sets. Mayer should be proud of getting this far, but Novak is a heavy favorite in this match. 3 Roger Federer vs. 26 Mikhail Youzhny Youzhny has a shot at pulling an upset here. First, how…
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