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[Firemind]

Bye

 

[m_shortpants]

What a wasteeee

This was as good of an opportunity that Fed was gonna get for his 18th

Guess it's never gonna come

 

[Niraj]

Good result for having not played most of the year, but can't help but feel like he totally choked the fourth set away. Result might have been the same anyway.

 

[RC]

Another game for Milos!!!!

Doing Canada proud, bring on the finals!

 

[Kensuke]

Can't hate on Raonic. He's a model no-nonsense pro. I hope he can win the title.

 

[Ricker]

Milos Raonic on what impact the first Canadian man reaching a Slam final will have: "It will have a bigger impact if I win."

 

[sam777]

Amazing from Raonic especially after being close to losing in the 4th set.

 

[oti]

Can't hate on Raonic. He's a model no-nonsense pro. I hope he can win the title.

Yes. He was the better player and deserved the win and he deserves his first GS final. I'm rooting for him.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Milos Raonic on what impact the first Canadian man reaching a Slam final will have: "It will have a bigger impact if I win."

Very true. Although a Canadian is also playing in the boys final. Canada on the upswing

 

[Diamond]

Cold as ice Milos. He's a different player. Some clutch points. I think Roger wasn't at his best though, it was a match he would have won last year.
I still bet big time on Murray. Can't see how he can let this opportunity pass.

 

[mcfrank]

Life isnt fair.

 

[JBwB]

Dammit Fed

Since Raonic ruined Federer's only chance at getting a 18th I'm going to be pissed if he doesn't win the final. Don't waste this chance you ass.

 

[Deku Tree]

34 years old and taking it to five sets in the Wimbledon semis. Not many champions were that good or that dedicated.

 

[mclem]

Being a Federer fan is suffering.

As a British occasional sports fan: Ahahahahaha.

 

[Omzz]

Was supporting fed, but guess it's time to be patriotic and support the canadian

 

[AoM]

Damnit, Federer.

 

[Dr.Acula]

I think Federer is done. This was a draw where he didn't need to face Djoker or Rafa, and he still couldn't get through.

End of an era.

Happy for my fellow Canuck though. I hope he can defeat the Scottish guy.

 

[Speevy]

Congratulations Andy Murray on your Wimbledon title.

 

[Smellycat]

Good result for having not played most of the year, but can't help but feel like he totally choked the fourth set away. Result might have been the same anyway.

Yeah that is how I feel. After being injured for most of the year, this is a great result. He got my hopes up though when he said he believes he can win the title. :/

 

[Silver Arrows]

God, Canadian TV is going to be insufferable until Raonic (predictably) loses, isn't it?

 

[Deku Tree]

Berdych - Raonic Final?

 

[Speevy]

Berdych - Raonic Final?

Raonic Murray, and Murray will; win in straight sets.

 

[tycoonheart]

Thank god Federer is out, now I can actually watch the finals.

Berdych - Raonic Final?

I would love this. Berdych has played really really well so far.

 

[TheAutomator]

God, Canadian TV is going to be insufferable until Raonic (predictably) loses, isn't it?

You're talking as if Raonic is some kind of scrub. He's not.

 

[Dr.Acula]

God, Canadian TV is going to be insufferable until Raonic (predictably) loses, isn't it?

Did Wimbledon suddenly become a hockey tournament? It's gonna get mentioned a bunch, but tennis is a third-tier sport up here. It's not gonna be the main story.

 

[Speevy]

You're talking as if Raonic is some kind of scrub. He's not.

You don't have to be a scrub to lose in straight sets to a top 3 player in this era of tennis.

 

[Silver Arrows]

You're talking as if Raonic is some kind of scrub. He's not.

He isn't. He is good. And I'm proud of him, I'm just sick of this sort of nationalistic circlejerk when athletes in any sport other then do somewhat well. (Same thing went down with James Hinchcliffe, and guess what, that season opening win at St. Petersburg was a total fluke)

Did Wimbledon suddenly become a hockey tournament? It's gonna get mentioned a bunch, but tennis is a third-tier sport up here. It's not gonna be the main story.

It will be for the next few days. And that's what I was referring to.

 

[MrS]

The final should be cancelled on account of Federer not reaching it.

 

[mcfrank]

The final should be cancelled on account of Federer not reaching it.

Yup

 

[Niraj]

Yeah that is how I feel. After being injured for most of the year, this is a great result. He got my hopes up though when he said he believes he can win the title. :/

Yeah, I mean, felt like he was right there until that collapse at 40-0 up

 

[Baleoce]

Good god these Absolute Radio skits. They're always on at the same time as my bus in the mornings. Sitting there giggling to myself and people think I'm nuts xD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHBaKgy5-Qg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0od9GGSsXA

 

[Dr.Acula]

It will be for the next few days. And that's what I was referring to.

Nah, it'll be in the "lighter" news part of the broadcast for three minutes. They might go down to the youth tennis centre at 6:23 and talk to a group of 10-year-olds for a second, then a reporter will swing a racket, then it's weather.

 

[JBwB]

The golden age really has past hasn't it...

 

[Conceptor]

Wanted Fed to go through but Milos played great.

MILOSSSSSSSSSS

Rogers Cup ticket sales bout to pick up

 

[Deku Tree]

Wow Murray looking to go up 3-0.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Murray already in control of this match. Just give him the title

 

[FortuneFaded]

Murray already in control of this match. Just give him the title

Berdych breaks back.

 

[Deku Tree]

Murray already in control of this match. Just give him the title

Berdych broke back, on serve now.

 

[zero_suit]

Grassray is looking dominant.

Edit: Maybe not.

 

[Smellycat]

There is no way Murray is going to lose this title. All signs have been pointing to him lifting the trophy again.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

There is no way Murray is going to lose this title. All signs have been pointing to him lifting the trophy again.

This is such a disgustingly evil level of jinx there is no possible way he can win now.

 

[inm8num2]

Wanted Fed to go through but Milos played great.

MILOSSSSSSSSSS

Congrats to Raonic - I'd love to see him against Murray.

#18 slips further away from Fed, but perhaps not yet out of reach.

 

[zero_suit]

#18 slips further away from Fed, but perhaps not yet out of reach.

Wimbledon 2012 will end up being Fed's last slam. Time to accept it.

 

[Speevy]

Tywin Lannister is cheering for Murray.

 

[BowieZ]

Congrats to Raonic - I'd love to see him against Murray.

#18 slips further away from Fed, but perhaps not yet out of reach.

Haha. Great gif.

 

[moaaz]

Good god these Absolute Radio skits. They're always on at the same time as my bus in the mornings. Sitting there giggling to myself and people think I'm nuts xD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHBaKgy5-Qg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0od9GGSsXA

Lmao! Thanks for posting these. I'm actually in tears.

 

[BorkBork]

He's had Fed's number this year. Bit crushed right now, to be honest, especially when this was by far his best chance to snag another one. 18 never it seems.

 

[inm8num2]

Wimbledon 2012 will end up being Fed's last slam. Time to accept it.

I refuse.

In all honesty I'm impressed at how consistent Fed has been in reaching the late stages of the majors. Still top 3 in the world. The guy wants #18 so badly and he's been close a few times, but he can't get over the hump or another player simply bests him like Raonic did today.

After those consecutive double faults late in the 4th the momentum swung to Raonic, and grinding out another five-setter wasn't really in the cards. Still, I'm happy for both players.

The quest for the elusive #18 continues...

 

[Speevy]

Is Federer the highest ranked 34 year old in history or did someone else do it first?

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Wimbledon will probably be the top Canadian sports story this weekend. There's no hockey and CFL isn't that big. Toronto might have Blue Jays news.

I'm disappointed Federer couldn't get 18, but it shows you how hard it is to win 1 GS, let alone 17. As long as he keeps playing and enjoying himself I'll enjoy watching him play, even if he doesn't win as much as he used to. I mean, he'll still give us matches like the 2015 SF against Murray and the comeback against Cilic. Not bad for an old man.