Wimbledon - Page 2

Erik W. · 06-23-2010, 03:51 PM

This is amazing. Whomever wins is ruined for the next match, but it's still great drama.

molarmite · 06-23-2010, 04:06 PM

What's the score at now?

ukhotstove · 06-23-2010, 04:08 PM

59-59 Isner to serve

ukhotstove · 06-23-2010, 04:16 PM

Play stopped for the day.

jaxmagicman · 06-23-2010, 04:30 PM

Was it getting dark?

jaxmagicman · 06-23-2010, 04:33 PM

What are they going to do now? The winner of this match is supposed to play tomorrow.

ukhotstove · 06-23-2010, 04:35 PM

They will be just in the same game, I think the umpire took pity on them.

molarmite · 06-23-2010, 04:37 PM

It's too bad they couldn't finish it today, would've really be something to see them after 10 or 11 hours.

jaxmagicman · 06-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

They will be just in the same game, I think the umpire took pity on them.

I understand that. But what happens to the winner? Does he have to turn around and play the next match tomorrow?

Bryan Swartz · 06-23-2010, 04:59 PM

The tournament can(and probably should) delay that match, but they don't have to. Extenuating circumstances like this can result in multiple matches on the same day in ATP tournaments, and the Slams which are not ATP events have more leeway to basically do what they want.

This match is so unbelievably epic that even IBM Slam-Tracker can't keep up with it(note the line near the top): " + text + space + "

jaxmagicman · 06-23-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Swartz

The tournament can(and probably should) delay that match, but they don't have to. Extenuating circumstances like this can result in multiple matches on the same day in ATP tournaments, and the Slams which are not ATP events have more leeway to basically do what they want.

This match is so unbelievably epic that even IBM Slam-Tracker can't keep up with it(note the line near the top): " + text + space + "

Yeah, I saw that. Also the score board at the stadium had trouble once it got to 47-47. It was 48-48 and it was still stuck at the point before.

ukhotstove · 06-23-2010, 05:13 PM

It's almost like a rain delay, I'm thinking it's over in around 5 games tomorrow but if it's not then what do they do they can't just put the whole tournament on hold for one game can they ?

Bryan Swartz · 06-23-2010, 05:33 PM

The thing is that it's never happened before, so it's unknown territory, but they'll probably progress the rest of the field as normal and hope this match isn't delayed again tomorrow with it still tied at 175-175. At some point they'd have to hold up the rest, because it'll create a big hole in the draw.

Bryan Swartz · 06-23-2010, 05:40 PM

Some of the mind-boggling facts about this match:

** The fifth set(so far) has by itself been longer than any other tennis match in history(7:06 to 6:33)

** Both players have smashed the record for aces in a match: 193 combined which is more than double the previous record.

** In terms of # of games played, the fifth set is almost three times as long already as the previous record(21-19)

I'm having a hard time believing this is actually happening. Totally nutso.

statfreak · 06-23-2010, 06:17 PM

you guys would have had more fun talking about this with Sdpm100 and myself in this thread.

statfreak · 06-23-2010, 06:18 PM

I understand you just wanted to pad your posts count, but I expect you all to be there tomorrow!

statfreak · 06-23-2010, 06:23 PM

trola, and while you're in OT, please sign-up for The OOTP Baseball Challenge, the Off Topic Stock Racing League, and the Off Topic Fighting Championship. Good times will be had by all or your money back! that was a joke, no actual money will change hands in either direction

Sdpm100 · 06-24-2010, 02:27 AM

For those interested in it (not my posts obviously, but the match), it's scheduled third on Court 18 after two ladies singles matches, but not starting before 15:30 UK, so 10:30 EDT or later.
I just hope we get at least another set's worth of games.

ukhotstove · 06-24-2010, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by statfreak

you guys would have had more fun talking about this with Sdpm100 and myself in this thread.

If I'm to sell my soul to the devil I'd want more for it than posting on a regular basis in OT

Gastric ReFlux · 06-24-2010, 06:07 AM

It might be in danger of the 255 rollover bug!

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06-23-2010, 04:33 PM	#26
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06-23-2010, 04:37 PM	#28
molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,917	It's too bad they couldn't finish it today, would've really be something to see them after 10 or 11 hours. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps." [

06-23-2010, 04:08 PM	#23
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	59-59 Isner to serve

06-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#24
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	Play stopped for the day.

06-23-2010, 04:35 PM	#27
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	They will be just in the same game, I think the umpire took pity on them.

06-23-2010, 04:59 PM	#30
Bryan Swartz Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 450	The tournament can(and probably should) delay that match, but they don't have to. Extenuating circumstances like this can result in multiple matches on the same day in ATP tournaments, and the Slams which are not ATP events have more leeway to basically do what they want. This match is so unbelievably epic that even IBM Slam-Tracker can't keep up with it(note the line near the top): " + text + space + "

06-23-2010, 05:13 PM	#32
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	It's almost like a rain delay, I'm thinking it's over in around 5 games tomorrow but if it's not then what do they do they can't just put the whole tournament on hold for one game can they ?

06-23-2010, 05:33 PM	#33
Bryan Swartz Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 450	The thing is that it's never happened before, so it's unknown territory, but they'll probably progress the rest of the field as normal and hope this match isn't delayed again tomorrow with it still tied at 175-175. At some point they'd have to hold up the rest, because it'll create a big hole in the draw.

06-23-2010, 05:40 PM	#34
Bryan Swartz Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 450	Some of the mind-boggling facts about this match: The fifth set(so far) has by itself been longer than any other tennis match in history(7:06 to 6:33) Both players have smashed the record for aces in a match: 193 combined which is more than double the previous record. ** In terms of # of games played, the fifth set is almost three times as long already as the previous record(21-19) I'm having a hard time believing this is actually happening. Totally nutso.

06-23-2010, 06:17 PM	#35
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,435	you guys would have had more fun talking about this with Sdpm100 and myself in this thread.

06-23-2010, 06:18 PM	#36
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,435	I understand you just wanted to pad your posts count, but I expect you all to be there tomorrow!

06-23-2010, 06:23 PM	#37
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,435	trola, and while you're in OT, please sign-up for The OOTP Baseball Challenge, the Off Topic Stock Racing League, and the Off Topic Fighting Championship. Good times will be had by all or your money back! that was a joke, no actual money will change hands in either direction

06-24-2010, 02:27 AM	#38
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	For those interested in it (not my posts obviously, but the match), it's scheduled third on Court 18 after two ladies singles matches, but not starting before 15:30 UK, so 10:30 EDT or later. I just hope we get at least another set's worth of games.

06-24-2010, 06:07 AM	#40
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	It might be in danger of the 255 rollover bug!