July 1st, 2007
Wimbledon, Tuesday, 26Jun07
As you all may know, I got tickets for Wimbledon Tennis. Hehehe... Was lucky enough to get the tics so that I don't need to queue. =D I got ticket for Tuesday, 26Jun07. I had two tickets and were asking those tennis fans to go but they are not available because no leave to take. I was scared that nobody can go that day. I already paid for the tickets and can't refund it. =( Finally found DGTP to go. Yeah... Didn't lose my £39.60. Huhuhu...
Around Wimbledon
Obviously, Court 3 not as appealing as Court 2 =P
I came early that day. Reached there about 1030 when the game only started at 1300 in Center Court and 1200 at other courts. =D So I spent my time walking around, checked out the place. Had my lunch as well before the game started. The food there is expensive. I ate hotdog that cost me £3.50. Just a sausage with baguette. Huaa...
On center court
First match was Jamea Jackson Vs Amelie Mauresmo. The game was quite fast finished in two sets. Expected for world no 4 and last year champion. =D
Second match was Carlos Moya Vs Tim Henman. This was the continuation of unfinished Monday's match. They finished the match at 5-5 at final set. It was discontinued because it was too dark to continue the match. This game was really good. Although only the last set, it was really exciting game. Both player didn't want to lose. Center court was full on this match! Everybody supporting Tim as he is British. Tim won the game at 13-11. Good match... Standing ovation for both of you. =D
Third match was Mardy Fish Vs Rafael Nadal. World no 38 Vs World no 2. Nadal finished the game in three sets. DGTP noticed that Nadal kept on holding his pants. Hahaha... I didn't notice that until she told me. I think he needs to buy new pants. The one that suits his size. =P
Last match was Potito Starace Vs Novak Djokovic. Djokovic won the game in three sets as well. It was entertaining match. They did some good stunts. Hehehe... Hitting the balls between their legs. =P There was one time when Djokovic hit the ball near the net, Starace was behind and ran to the net. While runnint forward, he yelled "run, run run" Hahaha... So funny. He managed to hit the ball. Good spirit! =D
Second match was Carlos Moya Vs Tim Henman. This was the continuation of unfinished Monday's match. They finished the match at 5-5 at final set. It was discontinued because it was too dark to continue the match. This game was really good. Although only the last set, it was really exciting game. Both player didn't want to lose. Center court was full on this match! Everybody supporting Tim as he is British. Tim won the game at 13-11. Good match... Standing ovation for both of you. =D
Third match was Mardy Fish Vs Rafael Nadal. World no 38 Vs World no 2. Nadal finished the game in three sets. DGTP noticed that Nadal kept on holding his pants. Hahaha... I didn't notice that until she told me. I think he needs to buy new pants. The one that suits his size. =P
Last match was Potito Starace Vs Novak Djokovic. Djokovic won the game in three sets as well. It was entertaining match. They did some good stunts. Hehehe... Hitting the balls between their legs. =P There was one time when Djokovic hit the ball near the net, Starace was behind and ran to the net. While runnint forward, he yelled "run, run run" Hahaha... So funny. He managed to hit the ball. Good spirit! =D
From my seat
After that we continued to court 3 to watch Nikolay Davydenko Vs Evgeny Korolev. Davydenko won the match. On the last set, I saw he was treated by his physio for his right thigh. Dunno what happened. Only managed to watch the last set.
It was cloudy day that day. We were lucky enough it was the only day that the weather forecast said sunny intervals. =P It was a cold day. When the wind blowing, I was shivering. I didn't bring my sweater or jacket. =( Better remember to bring next time I come here. I bought myself a giant tennis ball and key chain. Hehehe... Too bad that I didn't find any players to sign my tennis ball. =(
When we came back at about 2130, we saw people already camping there to get tickets for the next day. Wow, I think I know where the Singapore's kiasu-ness came from. =P Hahaha...
It was really a good experience, I loved it. I like the fact that during the match, there were about 6000 people in the court, they all were silent when the game is played. There is a moment of silent that you won't hear anything before the player hit the ball. It's like in the library. Hehehe...
It was cloudy day that day. We were lucky enough it was the only day that the weather forecast said sunny intervals. =P It was a cold day. When the wind blowing, I was shivering. I didn't bring my sweater or jacket. =( Better remember to bring next time I come here. I bought myself a giant tennis ball and key chain. Hehehe... Too bad that I didn't find any players to sign my tennis ball. =(
When we came back at about 2130, we saw people already camping there to get tickets for the next day. Wow, I think I know where the Singapore's kiasu-ness came from. =P Hahaha...
It was really a good experience, I loved it. I like the fact that during the match, there were about 6000 people in the court, they all were silent when the game is played. There is a moment of silent that you won't hear anything before the player hit the ball. It's like in the library. Hehehe...
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