Official Baghdatis Wimbledon thread

CY

I've decided to make an official Wimbledon thread (just like the World Cup one) in support of Marcos Baghdatis.

Baghdatis (seeded 18th) is set to play Britain's Alan Mackin (who's on a wild card) but I don't think we'll get information on when he plays until tomorrow....(hope it's on Friday 30th because thats when I'm going!)

Well...good luck to him Smile

Cyprus rules! · Mukhtar/is Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 668

Great Idea!! I can't wait untill the Tennis starts! I really hope that he does well...i've got a felling he might.. Wink

I'm so jelous of you CY, i'd love to go to Wimbledon.....hope you have a great time, and lets hope you do watch him play! I've got my fingers crossed for you! Smile

pg · Deputy Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: Cyprus

I have a feeling this thread will be short...

I think Marocs needs some mental training to deal with the 'success'.

Leyla · Mukhtar/is Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 612

You never know..he has a lot of "weapons" in his collection and he fights hard, especially as an underdog - it's whether he is geared up for it mentally more than anything.. I'm keen to see how Roger Federer deals with his French Open final loss against Nadal as well and whether it has knocked his confidence - I doubt it.

I have tickets to the Ladies semi finals next week - would have preferred the men's but I mustn't grumble Very Happy

pg · Deputy Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: Cyprus

When he played the final in Melbourne I was convinced that even if he does not win it then, he will win some Grand Slam later on - he has many years to go.

I still believe the same thing. However, I also think he needs to learn how to not be the underdog..., and most likely that has not been part of the academy so far.

Leyla · Mukhtar/is Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 612

Yes I also agree, I don't think he has the belief he can go all the way yet but he has lots of time to improve..

As for the British guys..well Tim Henman isn't getting past the first week for sure - he plays today and if he wins will be set to play Rog Fed - will be a great match but he will have his bags packed next to his seat for sure. I also hope Andre Agassi does well as it's his last Wimbledon as well Sad

CY · Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks Cyprus rules!

The problem is that Marcos Baghdatis isn't a grass player, so Wimbledon might be difficult for him but we can still hope...

Anway, what's wrong in being the underdog Wink

worked for Greece in Euro 2004!

CY · Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject:

Marcos Baghdatis will be playing tomorrow (tuesday) on court 3 and should be playing at noon all being well weather wise.

(grr i have an exam and won't see it Sad

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Dhavlos · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:58 am Post subject:

nah, dont think he will play,. he is the last one on the court Rolling Eyes

(ps, im working at wimbledon Smile

and finished early, so i went looking to see if he was playing, but couldnt be bothered to wait about 3 hours....if he played at all!

but saw some other ok matches Wink

no-one famous yet Razz

anyone wana meetup inside wimbeldon after i finish working? watch the tennis(a perk of the job Wink

) ?

Cyprus rules! · Mukhtar/is Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 668

Omg you are one lucky guy!! I'm so up for that, although I'm gonna have to find a way of actually getting to Wimbledon from B'ham.....anyone up for giving me a lift... Wink

depurple · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:30 am Post subject:

And he isnt a clay court player either:
So lets see what happens:
Fingers Crossed:

CY · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject:

CY · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

Woo Baghdatis won! Very Happy

Mackin vs. Baghdatis:

4,6 7,6, 7,6 5,7 2,6

a long one....but apparently he's injured...

Cyprus rules! · Mukhtar/is Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 668

I nearly had a heart attack when I watched the match, I joined it late and the score was 6-4 7-6 7-6 and the other player was wining the 4th set 3-0! I honestly thought that after his injury he would lose, or pull out! Thank god he stuck in there!! I hope he's feeling better for his next match... Smile

depurple · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:10 am Post subject:

I think his girlfriend has sucked all his protein out of him: It happened to me once with 2 twin sisters back at Sunbury Pop Festival of 78:
It took me ages to recover:
So I hope he has the power to go after Federer!
cheers