Arrived later due to being knackered and needing a lie in. Straight to the practice court when I arrived and I found Roger just finishing up his session. Waited around and got him to sign my other copy of the O2 photo he signed the previous day. I said a belated Happy Birthday to him and he smiled and said thanks. The notice board told him Rafa was at 4.30 on Court 2 so I headed for the Stadium.
Pretty even 1st set but an awful game in the 10th gave Robin the break and the set. Much better from David in the 2nd and great stuff in the 3rd to hand out a “breadstick”
Next up was Roger v Michael. I found this a very entertaining match with some good exchanges between the players. 1st set went to the TB but very poor from Michael. That continued into the 2nd and it was a comfortable win for Roger.
At this point I was starving due to no breakfast so I went to get a burger, fries & drink $17!!!! robbing bastards and the fries were crap. Went back into the Stadium to watch Andy v Gael. Got in at 2-0 and watched from the back of the court until the change of ends. At this point it was very hot so I was slapping on the Factor 50 again. Not a great 1st set from Gael but WOW in the 2nd, no idea where Andy went. Wherever it was Gael went there in the 3rd. I left at 4-1 to go watch the end of Rafa’s practice session and I heard that Gael hit a DF when down MP.
Once again I got one of my photos signed by Rafa but bloody hell what a massive scrum. I remembered that he would have to walk through the practice courts to get to the players area so I quickly moved over there. Just as I got through the door the security man was coming in and told me I couldn’t go any further as Rafa was literally 10m away. He made me stand by the curtain where the players go through behind the VIP lounge. I went to get another photo out of my bag and the security man said that I could try and get Rafa to sign it, so I did and Rafa did though I must admit he did look a little rushed.
I went to sit down after and sort out my photos. After a while I remembered that Novak was on Grandstand so off I went there. Totally packed out so I had to wait until 5-2 before I could get in. Once again I was courtside, behind the baseline judge. I was keeping an eye on the clock but managed to stay until the end. Again another mass scrum for an autograph but Novak only signed to those right behind the players chairs. In the melee I managed to lose my pen I take notes with, good job I have a spare!
Got into Stadium to watch the end of the warm up. Well it was a great 1st set from Rafa but like Andy & Gael this afternoon Rafa went walkies in the 2nd, seriously WTF Rafa! The dreaded TB loomed and Rafa managed to get through. Again I didn’t stay for the doubles as I needed my bed (and to write this)
Arrived later due to being knackered and needing a lie in. Straight to the practice court when I arrived and I found Roger just finishing up his session. Waited around and got him to sign my other copy of the O2 photo he signed the previous day. I said a belated Happy Birthday to him and he smiled and said thanks :cool: The notice board told him Rafa was at 4.30 on Court 2 so I headed for the Stadium.
Pretty even 1st set but an awful game in the 10th gave Robin the break and the set. Much better from David in the 2nd and great stuff in the 3rd to hand out a “breadstick”
Next up was Roger v Michael. I found this a very entertaining match with some good exchanges between the players. 1st set went to the TB but very poor from Michael. That continued into the 2nd and it was a comfortable win for Roger.
At this point I was starving due to no breakfast so I went to get a burger, fries & drink $17!!!! robbing bastards and the fries were crap. Went back into the Stadium to watch Andy v Gael. Got in at 2-0 and watched from the back of the court until the change of ends. At this point it was very hot so I was slapping on the Factor 50 again. Not a great 1st set from Gael but WOW in the 2nd, no idea where Andy went. Wherever it was Gael went there in the 3rd. I left at 4-1 to go watch the end of Rafa’s practice session and I heard that Gael hit a DF when down MP :sad:
Once again I got one of my photos signed by Rafa but bloody hell what a massive scrum. I remembered that he would have to walk through the practice courts to get to the players area so I quickly moved over there. Just as I got through the door the security man was coming in and told me I couldn’t go any further as Rafa was literally 10m away. He made me stand by the curtain where the players go through behind the VIP lounge. I went to get another photo out of my bag and the security man said that I could try and get Rafa to sign it, so I did and Rafa did though I must admit he did look a little rushed.
I went to sit down after and sort out my photos. After a while I remembered that Novak was on Grandstand so off I went there. Totally packed out so I had to wait until 5-2 before I could get in. Once again I was courtside, behind the baseline judge. I was keeping an eye on the clock but managed to stay until the end. Again another mass scrum for an autograph but Novak only signed to those right behind the players chairs. In the melee I managed to lose my pen I take notes with, good job I have a spare!
Got into Stadium to watch the end of the warm up. Well it was a great 1st set from Rafa but like Andy & Gael this afternoon Rafa went walkies in the 2nd, seriously WTF Rafa! The dreaded TB loomed and Rafa managed to get through. Again I didn’t stay for the doubles as I needed my bed (and to write this)
Arrived later due to being knackered and needing a lie in. Straight to the practice court when I arrived and I found Roger just finishing up his session. Waited around and got him to sign my other copy of the O2 photo he signed the previous day. I said a belated Happy Birthday to him and he smiled and said thanks :cool: The notice board told him Rafa was at 4.30 on Court 2 so I headed for the Stadium.
Pretty even 1st set but an awful game in the 10th gave Robin the break and the set. Much better from David in the 2nd and great stuff in the 3rd to hand out a “breadstick”
Next up was Roger v Michael. I found this a very entertaining match with some good exchanges between the players. 1st set went to the TB but very poor from Michael. That continued into the 2nd and it was a comfortable win for Roger.
At this point I was starving due to no breakfast so I went to get a burger, fries & drink $17!!!! robbing bastards and the fries were crap. Went back into the Stadium to watch Andy v Gael. Got in at 2-0 and watched from the back of the court until the change of ends. At this point it was very hot so I was slapping on the Factor 50 again. Not a great 1st set from Gael but WOW in the 2nd, no idea where Andy went. Wherever it was Gael went there in the 3rd. I left at 4-1 to go watch the end of Rafa’s practice session and I heard that Gael hit a DF when down MP :sad:
Once again I got one of my photos signed by Rafa but bloody hell what a massive scrum. I remembered that he would have to walk through the practice courts to get to the players area so I quickly moved over there. Just as I got through the door the security man was coming in and told me I couldn’t go any further as Rafa was literally 10m away. He made me stand by the curtain where the players go through behind the VIP lounge. I went to get another photo out of my bag and the security man said that I could try and get Rafa to sign it, so I did and Rafa did though I must admit he did look a little rushed.
I went to sit down after and sort out my photos. After a while I remembered that Novak was on Grandstand so off I went there. Totally packed out so I had to wait until 5-2 before I could get in. Once again I was courtside, behind the baseline judge. I was keeping an eye on the clock but managed to stay until the end. Again another mass scrum for an autograph but Novak only signed to those right behind the players chairs. In the melee I managed to lose my pen I take notes with, good job I have a spare!
Got into Stadium to watch the end of the warm up. Well it was a great 1st set from Rafa but like Andy & Gael this afternoon Rafa went walkies in the 2nd, seriously WTF Rafa! The dreaded TB loomed and Rafa managed to get through. Again I didn’t stay for the doubles as I needed my bed (and to write this)
Photos added http://www.flickr.com/photos/52927329@N05/
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