The Official Tennis Thread - Page 129

mc_squared · 19-06-2009, 08:16 AM

'Are you looking at my titles?' asks Shrek Williams as she goes jogging in a cheeky T-shirt before dressing up for party

By Lizzie Smith
Last updated at 7:45 AM on 19th June 2009

A double take was required to catch the message on Serena Williams' pink T-shirt as she went jogging round Wimbledon yesterday.
Look closely and the Nike slogan reads: 'Are you looking at my titles?'
It's the sort of kit only former Wimbledon champions can wear and keep a straight face, but at 27, Serena has every reason to boast.

She has won 20 Grand Slam titles and more career prize money than any other female athlete in history.

Cheeky: Tennis star Serena Williams draws smiles in Wimbledon with the irreverent message on her T-shirt

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Pounding pavements: Serena works hard to get into shape for the tournament

The two-times Wimbledon champion was jogging around Wimbledon with her personal trainer yesterday.

She is holed up in the suburb ahead of next week's tournament.
Last night, she took time out from her training schedule to pull on a glamorous pair of gold sequinned harem pants, which she paired with a white vest top for the pre-Wimbledon party at the Kensington Roof Gardens.

Sister act: Serena and her sister Venus pose for the cameras

She was joined by her sister Venus, the defending champion who beat Serena in the final last year, who wore a satin white dress with crystal sandals.
British tennis star Anne Keothavong and Serbian Ana Ivanovic were among the players at the event.
Keothavong, 25, wore a sparkling gold gown which flattered her athletic figure, while 21-year-old Ivanovic showed off her figure in a black and gold prom dress.
A clutch of stars also attended - including Sugagbabe Heidi Range, Beyonce's former Destiny's Child bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowlands, and Nancy Dell'Olio and Caprice.

Volley dollies: Tennis players Anne Keothavong (Britain) and Ana Ivanovic (Serbia) at last night's pre-Wimbledon party

The billionaire and the tennis player: Owner of The Roof Gardens, Sir Richard Branson poses with tennis player Ana Ivanovic as they arrive

Despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time.

Number one in the poll of 5,000 Brits by Mivvi Luxury Ice Cream Lollies was Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova.
The blonde beauty made an impression on sports fans around the world with her flowing locks despite never winning a major tournament.
The 28-year-old, who was once ranked eighth in the world, was forced to retire from the sport in March 2004 due to chronic lower back troubles.
Kournikova once referred to herself as 'beautiful, famous and gorgeous'.

Nancy Dell'Olio and Caprice show off the differing approaches to red carpet wear
Another Russian player Maria Sharapova, was second and Gabriella Sabatini was third.

Steffi Graff, wife of Andre Agassi, was the fourth placed female, while Serena was followed by Martina Hingis, Sue Barker, Ana Ivanovic, Jennifer Capriati and Venus Williams.
Andre Agassi was voted sexiest male player. He was famous for his 'mullet' hairdo earring but was one of the most successful players in history, landing eight Grand Slam titles and one Olympic gold medal.

Where's Beyonce? Michelle Williams (left) and Kelly Rowlands of Destiny's Child

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, currently ranked number one in the world, was second sexiest male.
One of the most dominant players, the 22-year-old The 'King of Clay' sports a rather impressive six-pack but also has an unusual fashion sense and enjoys playing in hot pink and yellow.
On the men's list, Swiss champion Roger Federer took third place followed by Australian Pat Cash and Swede Bjorn Borg.

Blazers and clutch bags: Sugababe Heidi Range (left) and actress Martine McCutcheon at the party

Game, set and catch: Models David Gandy and Chloe Pridham

i'maveryneatMonster.' · 19-06-2009, 09:06 AM

^ ew

mc_squared · 19-06-2009, 09:10 AM

despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time.

By whom?? Shrek fans??

i'maveryneatMonster.' · 19-06-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mc_squared;3131224
despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time.

By whom?? Shrek fans??

who was the 1st? Mauresmo?

but a dream · 19-06-2009, 10:47 AM

Those golden glitter pants do not flatter at all.

Plug_in_coldplaying · 19-06-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by mc_squared;3131224
despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time.

By whom?? Shrek fans??

Yeah starting with you

rudy_o · 19-06-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mc_squared;3131199

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Please no. That pic is huge enough to make me sick!

mc_squared · 19-06-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by rudy_o;3131528

Please no. That pic is huge enough to make me sick!

Like this??

Plug_in_coldplaying · 19-06-2009, 06:26 PM

The draw for this year's Wimbledon has been made, pitting Andy Murray against American world No. 76 Robert Kendrick in the first round and placing him in the same half as World No. 1 Rafael Nadal. Assuming Nadal's fitness and form is adequate, the two could potentially square off in a blockbuster semi-final encounter.

Murray's probable route to the title is as follows:

R1 > Robert Kendrick
R2 > Gulbis
R3 > Dent/Troicki
R4 > Wawrinka/Safin
QF > Simon/Gonzalez
SF > Rafael Nadal
F > Roger Federer

The above draw route is, of course, subject to change depending on the participation of Nadal, who will decide today whether or not to take to the courts of Wimbledon following injury.

Murray has played 29-year-old Kendrick three times, winning every encounter. The last meeting was at Miami in 2007, while Murray came out on top at the 2006 US Open as well. Their only grass encounter, at Newport in 2006, ended 6-0 6-0 to the Scot.

Murray will open his Wimbledon campaign on Monday.

I think its pretty much a dream draw for Murray when you consider Nadal might pull out or will be struggling...

You have to expect hell get to the semis now and finally we can watch a British person in the semis and genuinely believe he can get further.

ImLovingGuyBerryman · 19-06-2009, 08:05 PM

GOD DAMMIT NADAL ISNT PLAYING WIMBLEDON BECAUSE OF HIS KNEE.

Plug_in_coldplaying · 19-06-2009, 08:10 PM

Iif Andy wins Wimbledon he would be only 5 pts behind Rafa.

Even sweeter is his 0-pointer at Indy drops off 2 weeks after Wimbly...to be replaced by his Queens 250!!

So the task for the number one contender for Wimby title is easy. Win makes him world number one

Tnspieler1012 · 19-06-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by ImLovingGuyBerryman;3132727
GOD DAMMIT NADAL ISNT PLAYING WIMBLEDON BECAUSE OF HIS KNEE.

woah, seriously? like, is that confirmed?

:edit: nevermind, it is. Well that seriously changes things, considering Rafa and Fed have been in the final for the past 3 years. (might I add that it was Roddick-Fed for 2 years before Nadal hit the scene

)

I'd love to finally see Murray in the final. And the other Andy has a seriously easy draw, only del potro between him and semi with Fed.

mc_squared · 19-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Rafa's out!! That's made my day! Virtually guarantees Murray a place in the final!!

rudy_o · 19-06-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by mc_squared;3132766
Rafa's out!! That's made my day! Virtually guarantees Murray a place in the final!!

Never thought Mark could be this happy...

ImLovingGuyBerryman · 19-06-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tnspieler1012;3132750
woah, seriously? like, is that confirmed?

yep.

19-06-2009, 08:16 AM	#1921
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	'Are you looking at my titles?' asks Shrek Williams as she goes jogging in a cheeky T-shirt before dressing up for party By Lizzie Smith Last updated at 7:45 AM on 19th June 2009 Comments (0) Add to My Stories A double take was required to catch the message on Serena Williams' pink T-shirt as she went jogging round Wimbledon yesterday. Look closely and the Nike slogan reads: 'Are you looking at my titles?' It's the sort of kit only former Wimbledon champions can wear and keep a straight face, but at 27, Serena has every reason to boast. She has won 20 Grand Slam titles and more career prize money than any other female athlete in history. Cheeky: Tennis star Serena Williams draws smiles in Wimbledon with the irreverent message on her T-shirt Enlarge Pounding pavements: Serena works hard to get into shape for the tournament The two-times Wimbledon champion was jogging around Wimbledon with her personal trainer yesterday. She is holed up in the suburb ahead of next week's tournament. Last night, she took time out from her training schedule to pull on a glamorous pair of gold sequinned harem pants, which she paired with a white vest top for the pre-Wimbledon party at the Kensington Roof Gardens. Sister act: Serena and her sister Venus pose for the cameras She was joined by her sister Venus, the defending champion who beat Serena in the final last year, who wore a satin white dress with crystal sandals. British tennis star Anne Keothavong and Serbian Ana Ivanovic were among the players at the event. Keothavong, 25, wore a sparkling gold gown which flattered her athletic figure, while 21-year-old Ivanovic showed off her figure in a black and gold prom dress. A clutch of stars also attended - including Sugagbabe Heidi Range, Beyonce's former Destiny's Child bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowlands, and Nancy Dell'Olio and Caprice. Volley dollies: Tennis players Anne Keothavong (Britain) and Ana Ivanovic (Serbia) at last night's pre-Wimbledon party The billionaire and the tennis player: Owner of The Roof Gardens, Sir Richard Branson poses with tennis player Ana Ivanovic as they arrive Despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time. Number one in the poll of 5,000 Brits by Mivvi Luxury Ice Cream Lollies was Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova. The blonde beauty made an impression on sports fans around the world with her flowing locks despite never winning a major tournament. The 28-year-old, who was once ranked eighth in the world, was forced to retire from the sport in March 2004 due to chronic lower back troubles. Kournikova once referred to herself as 'beautiful, famous and gorgeous'. Nancy Dell'Olio and Caprice show off the differing approaches to red carpet wear Another Russian player Maria Sharapova, was second and Gabriella Sabatini was third. Steffi Graff, wife of Andre Agassi, was the fourth placed female, while Serena was followed by Martina Hingis, Sue Barker, Ana Ivanovic, Jennifer Capriati and Venus Williams. Andre Agassi was voted sexiest male player. He was famous for his 'mullet' hairdo earring but was one of the most successful players in history, landing eight Grand Slam titles and one Olympic gold medal. Where's Beyonce? Michelle Williams (left) and Kelly Rowlands of Destiny's Child Spaniard Rafael Nadal, currently ranked number one in the world, was second sexiest male. One of the most dominant players, the 22-year-old The 'King of Clay' sports a rather impressive six-pack but also has an unusual fashion sense and enjoys playing in hot pink and yellow. On the men's list, Swiss champion Roger Federer took third place followed by Australian Pat Cash and Swede Bjorn Borg. Blazers and clutch bags: Sugababe Heidi Range (left) and actress Martine McCutcheon at the party Game, set and catch: Models David Gandy and Chloe Pridham __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

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19-06-2009, 09:10 AM	#1923
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time. By whom?? Shrek fans?? __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

19-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#1924
i'maveryneatMonster.' Torsades de pointes Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 14,947 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by mc_squared;3131224 despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time. By whom?? Shrek fans?? who was the 1st? Mauresmo? __________________ Lauren <3 :wh!p: & Crests <3 8/8, 0/2. Quote: Originally Posted by Karen6321;4824747 My life is a c.unt!

19-06-2009, 11:03 AM	#1926
Plug_in_coldplaying 5:2 Hurts Like Heaven Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25,633 My Mood: Location: Grays, Essex Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by mc_squared;3131224 despite her non-mainstream look, Serena has been voted the fifth sexiest female tennis player of all time. By whom?? Shrek fans?? Yeah starting with you __________________ Coldplay live 10 July 2005 Vienna Austria St. Polen Air 23 September 2008 Budapest Hungary Sports Arena 24 September 2008 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle 19 September 2009 London UK Wembley Stadium 21 February 2012 London UK O2 Arena (Brit Awards) 16 September 2012 Prague Czech Republic Synot Tip Arena

19-06-2009, 10:47 AM	#1925
but a dream Crazy love giraffe. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,614 My Mood: Location: In my place Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Those golden glitter pants do not flatter at all.

19-06-2009, 01:05 PM	#1927
rudy_o Joy, it's all founded Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34,615 Location: Wisconsin Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by mc_squared;3131199 Enlarge Please no. That pic is huge enough to make me sick! __________________ last.fm \| tumblr Lover, the weather is changing everyday. I won't.

19-06-2009, 01:20 PM	#1928
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by rudy_o;3131528 Please no. That pic is huge enough to make me sick! Like this?? __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

19-06-2009, 06:26 PM	#1929
Plug_in_coldplaying 5:2 Hurts Like Heaven Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25,633 My Mood: Location: Grays, Essex Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	The draw for this year's Wimbledon has been made, pitting Andy Murray against American world No. 76 Robert Kendrick in the first round and placing him in the same half as World No. 1 Rafael Nadal. Assuming Nadal's fitness and form is adequate, the two could potentially square off in a blockbuster semi-final encounter. Murray's probable route to the title is as follows: R1 > Robert Kendrick R2 > Gulbis R3 > Dent/Troicki R4 > Wawrinka/Safin QF > Simon/Gonzalez SF > Rafael Nadal F > Roger Federer The above draw route is, of course, subject to change depending on the participation of Nadal, who will decide today whether or not to take to the courts of Wimbledon following injury. Murray has played 29-year-old Kendrick three times, winning every encounter. The last meeting was at Miami in 2007, while Murray came out on top at the 2006 US Open as well. Their only grass encounter, at Newport in 2006, ended 6-0 6-0 to the Scot. Murray will open his Wimbledon campaign on Monday. I think its pretty much a dream draw for Murray when you consider Nadal might pull out or will be struggling... You have to expect hell get to the semis now and finally we can watch a British person in the semis and genuinely believe he can get further. __________________ Coldplay live 10 July 2005 Vienna Austria St. Polen Air 23 September 2008 Budapest Hungary Sports Arena 24 September 2008 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle 19 September 2009 London UK Wembley Stadium 21 February 2012 London UK O2 Arena (Brit Awards) 16 September 2012 Prague Czech Republic Synot Tip Arena

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ImLovingGuyBerryman poopity poop Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14,488 Location: Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	GOD DAMMIT NADAL ISNT PLAYING WIMBLEDON BECAUSE OF HIS KNEE. __________________ Ask me a fucking question or something. <3 Alexa :whip;

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Plug_in_coldplaying 5:2 Hurts Like Heaven Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25,633 My Mood: Location: Grays, Essex Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Iif Andy wins Wimbledon he would be only 5 pts behind Rafa. Even sweeter is his 0-pointer at Indy drops off 2 weeks after Wimbly...to be replaced by his Queens 250!! So the task for the number one contender for Wimby title is easy. Win makes him world number one __________________ Coldplay live 10 July 2005 Vienna Austria St. Polen Air 23 September 2008 Budapest Hungary Sports Arena 24 September 2008 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle 19 September 2009 London UK Wembley Stadium 21 February 2012 London UK O2 Arena (Brit Awards) 16 September 2012 Prague Czech Republic Synot Tip Arena

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Tnspieler1012 Come On, Let's Go Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12,242 My Mood: Location: Prague, Czech Republic Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 60 Thanked 132 Times in 81 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by ImLovingGuyBerryman;3132727 GOD DAMMIT NADAL ISNT PLAYING WIMBLEDON BECAUSE OF HIS KNEE. woah, seriously? like, is that confirmed? :edit: nevermind, it is. Well that seriously changes things, considering Rafa and Fed have been in the final for the past 3 years. (might I add that it was Roddick-Fed for 2 years before Nadal hit the scene ) I'd love to finally see Murray in the final. And the other Andy has a seriously easy draw, only del potro between him and semi with Fed. __________________ "So I wanna live in a wooden house, where making more friends would be easy, I wanna live where the sun comes out..." Quote: Originally Posted by Karencorpse;4818717 Tnspieler1012 seams like a very interesting guy who has lots of interesting things to talk about and great things to do with her. Quote: Originally Posted by eff-exx;5237716 You're like the ultimate post-rocker in this forum. Quote: Originally Posted by Til_Kingdom_Come;5509315 Ha Ha!!! I guess you suck at geography as well as Rock music!!

19-06-2009, 08:26 PM	#1933
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Rafa's out!! That's made my day! Virtually guarantees Murray a place in the final!! __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

19-06-2009, 08:29 PM	#1934
rudy_o Joy, it's all founded Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34,615 Location: Wisconsin Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by mc_squared;3132766 Rafa's out!! That's made my day! Virtually guarantees Murray a place in the final!! Never thought Mark could be this happy... __________________ last.fm \| tumblr Lover, the weather is changing everyday. I won't.

19-06-2009, 08:31 PM	#1935
ImLovingGuyBerryman poopity poop Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14,488 Location: Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tnspieler1012;3132750 woah, seriously? like, is that confirmed? yep. __________________ Ask me a fucking question or something. <3 Alexa :whip;