[liuxuan]

I think while we criticise the organisers for making the tournaments a complete shambles, maybe this also highlghts what a fantastic job they do at Wimbledon about getting the tournament to run as smoothly as possible despite consistent problems with the weather.

 

[alfajeffster]

I think while we criticise the organisers for making the tournaments a complete shambles, maybe this also highlghts what a fantastic job they do at Wimbledon about getting the tournament to run as smoothly as possible despite consistent problems with the weather.

Very good point! You know, last night I was reading through some tennis history (self-admitted addict for the stuff), and found this article where in 1969 Rod Laver won the Grand Slam at Forest Hills on Monday afternoon, and they actually brought in a helicopter to dry the grass, and he wore spikes!

 

[Filip!]

Indeed, what a difference!

 

[tfannis]

I think while we criticise the organisers for making the tournaments a complete shambles, maybe this also highlghts what a fantastic job they do at Wimbledon about getting the tournament to run as smoothly as possible despite consistent problems with the weather.

very true
But then again....Wimbledon is really awful to watch with those ugly ugly covers at the side of the court Where are the ads?!?

seriously....:yeah: @ Wimbledon

 

[victory1]

You have to remember, there's a rain delay every year at Wimbledon (Rain EXPERTS). Last year was the 1st time in 6 years US Open (Rain AMATEURS) had a rain delay, and it only lasted a couple hours. This year is their worse year, let's wait and see if they learned from this experience.

 

[controlfreak]

I also noticed that at Wimbledon the ballboys and girls are faster, more alert and better disciplined. In NY they seem sluggish and unfocused.

I would suggest they work on their fitness via a regime of short sprinting exercises combined with regular sets of press-ups, sit-ups and star jumps. After that they should improve their focus and reaction time with intensive one-on-one sessions opposite a ball machine, anticipating and catching the balls at near point blank range. Additionally they should all be given a three-year course of anabolic steroids starting at age 10, and prior to the Open they should be put on speed and changed round as soon as it starts to wear off. As one final point, I think their outfits could look nicer as well.

 

[tfannis]

You have to remember, there's a rain delay every year at Wimbledon (Rain EXPERTS). Last year was the 1st time in 6 years US Open (Rain AMATEURS) had a rain delay, and it only lasted a couple hours. This year is their worse year, let's wait and see if they learned from this experience.

Imagine them NOT learning from this experience

 

[TheBoiledEgg]

Aren't the ballkids at the US Open like 80 yrs old ???

maybe thats why they're slow.

 

[jmp]

You make a good point, liuxuan. It speaks volumes that the Wimbledon staff recognize that the weather is one of their biggest foes during the championship and that they take every precaution to account for it. Unfortunately, that great achievement probably falls on deaf ears right now.


The world's eyes are focused like a lazer beam on this indescribable example of bad luck run amok. While I sympathize with the staff, they never prepared for this much rain and failed to adjust to the eventuality 48 HOURS AGO. I'll sit back with the rest of the viewing public as they pat these executives on the back for "doing a great job". But, I don't believe Ted Turner, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, H. Ross Perot, or Michael Eisner would ever accept this level of incompetence. This is an utter fiasco and heads should roll. But, of course, they won't. This is way past what I would like to see as a lil' ol' tennis fan. This is a multi-million dollar operation and these guys look like key stone cops!

 

[alfajeffster]

I also noticed that at Wimbledon the ballboys and girls are faster, more alert and better disciplined. In NY they seem sluggish and unfocused.

I would suggest they work on their fitness via a regime of short sprinting exercises combined with regular sets of press-ups, sit-ups and star jumps. After that they should improve their focus and reaction time with intensive one-on-one sessions opposite a ball machine, anticipating and catching the balls at near point blank range. Additionally they should all be given a three-year course of anabolic steroids starting at age 10, and prior to the Open they should be put on speed and changed round as soon as it starts to wear off. As one final point, I think their outfits could look nicer as well.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

In other words- stop bringing in political favors and get professional!

 

[DannerCal]

Andy brought two pairs of shoes last night. One for dry and one pair that gave him better grip and traction when courts started to get wet!

 

[jmp]

Originally posted by controlfreak

I would suggest they work on their fitness via a regime of short sprinting exercises combined with regular sets of press-ups, sit-ups and star jumps. After that they should improve their focus and reaction time with intensive one-on-one sessions opposite a ball machine, anticipating and catching the balls at near point blank range. Additionally they should all be given a three-year course of anabolic steroids starting at age 10, and prior to the Open they should be put on speed and changed round as soon as it starts to wear off. As one final point, I think their outfits could look nicer as well.

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[Crazy Canuck]

What could have been an excellent mens tournament has been all but ruined... it's a damn shame.

Good point about the brutal organization, btw. It does indeed make Wimbledon look pretty damn good right about now. The US Open has been downgraded from my second least favourite slam, to my absolute worst...

 

[SJW]

You have to remember, there's a rain delay every year at Wimbledon (Rain EXPERTS). Last year was the 1st time in 6 years US Open (Rain AMATEURS) had a rain delay, and it only lasted a couple hours. This year is their worse year, let's wait and see if they learned from this experience.

OMG i swear there were a lot of delays at last years open too!

anyway, the amount of money the USTA make with that over-sized staduim, expensive food, and million and one sponsors, it REALLY wouldnt take much out of their fat wallets to buy a few covers..

and the USO was my fave slam until last year

 

[1jackson2001]

Maybe they should invest in one huge tent, covering the whole tennis grounds.

 

[TennisHack]

You have to remember, there's a rain delay every year at Wimbledon (Rain EXPERTS). Last year was the 1st time in 6 years US Open (Rain AMATEURS) had a rain delay, and it only lasted a couple hours. This year is their worse year, let's wait and see if they learned from this experience.

A couple hours = 2 days Because at least 1, if not 2, days were rained out last year over the weekend.

Regardless, this is a Grand Slam championship. They should have this shit covered whether it happens or not. It's called "being prepared". Even Roland Garros has covers, and the clay can take up some rain!