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Championship point. I think there might be a bit of screaming in the end, so don't turn the sound up too much. :D;


Federer won. 3 hours and 45 minutes, a gruelling match, and voted one of the best in history. And I was there. I WAS THERE TO WATCH.

[livejournal.com profile] strawberryjoy, [livejournal.com profile] lpatobe, [livejournal.com profile] tez_plush and I met up, had some Pimms, wandered around a bit and took our seats. We had an extra ticket which we managed to legally get rid of (with refund!).

And so it began. It was real, REAL, WORLD CLASS TENNIS. For 2 of the sets they had to go to tie-break (both of which Federer won), but in the 4th set he played really badly and we feared he'd lose. Nadal played so well and had some amazing saves, but I noticed that Federer's service games were always over very quickly whereas Nadal's ones dragged on and on before he could keep the game. (BBC hightlights. Because I fail at describing tennis.)

Oh, about Nadal? Yes, we all know about the gorgeous arms, but: what a fine ass, too. And he has a habit of pulling his socks almost before every point (definitely after he's been sitting down) and pulling out his wedgie pulling the back of his not!shorts almost before every point, whether he was serving or not. It was amusing to watch.

The atmosphere was amazing. There were some very intense volleys, sometimes no one in the audience made a sound, and then the whole place would erupt with clapping and cheering. Every time the ball lands on the line, or someone chases the ball from the opposite side of the court, or Federer serves another ace or does another one of those backhands that makes the ball fly just over the net, from one corner of the court to the very opposite corner, the crowd just collectively *GASP*, or *AH!* or *FLAIL!*

Random photos here.

Atobe doing hip-hop.

....anyway. In the end, as you know, Roger won. *points at video above* I have nothing against Nadal at all, but I like Roger better so I was ectastic. They got given the trophies, Roger talked quickly to the BBC, then walked around the court. (big pictures, sorry) And we flailed, and flailed some more. I had a small breakfast, [livejournal.com profile] strawberryjoy hadn't eaten and it was past 6pm by the time it was over, we were running on Pimms and mint candies but it didn't seem to matter then!

Oh oh, and you have to hear this: we were on our way out (to look for food etc), going down some stairs, when we saw a group of around 20-30 people waiting. And I said, "hm, I wonder what this is about...?" We looked up, and those stairs were right next to a walkway in the club member's (?) building. That walkway had glass walls. So we were both, "it couldn't be...?"

We waited for like what, 10 seconds? ROGER FEDERER APPEARED. We were like what, 15 feet away from him? Separated only by glass. So everyone was waving and squeeing and he stopped, grinned and waved back and pressed himself right up against the glass to wave at us, HE WAS SO CUTE. No, I didn't take photos because it was totally unexpected and I was too busy squeeing to dig out the camera. Anyway. My point is, I WAVED AT ROGER FEDERER AND HE WAVED BACK.

I had such a great time and am still floating in a state of disbelief. I'm so doing this again next year! [livejournal.com profile] strawberryjoy, [livejournal.com profile] lpatobe! IT'S A DATE-O!

Date: 2007-07-08 08:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vanilla-ichigo.livejournal.com
*_________________________________*

Date: 2007-07-09 08:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
*__________________*!!!!

Date: 2007-07-08 08:53 pm (UTC)
ext_7549: (YEAH!)
From: [identity profile] solaas.livejournal.com
AWESOME!!! Me, I was camped out in front of the telly, flailing and cheering for Federer all the way. Fantastic match, and I fear that if they meet again next year, Nadal will win... Dude. Go you for being there! :D!!!

Date: 2007-07-09 08:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
That's what I'm thinking! Nadal being much younger, he'll be to Federer like what Federer was to Sampras... but what a match that'll be, too!

♥!!!

Date: 2007-07-08 09:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] celen.livejournal.com
OHMYGOD. That is just amazing. And that match, well, was just brilliant and ohgod how I love the matches those two play against each other - it's always so intense and you can never know for sure who's going to win.

Kyaa, he waved at you all? *straight to the point* That is so... So.... *head explodes* And he's so cute, on top of it! Aghh, you're so lucky!

Hee, I'm so happy Roger won. ♥ I don't have anything against Nadal either, but somehow Roger is just, well, cuter. And sweeter. Aaaww.

Date: 2007-07-09 08:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
YESYESYES, he waved! He was still wearing all white and grinning reaaaaaally wide and so so cute. XD

Date: 2007-07-08 09:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shazz-chan.livejournal.com
I don't follow tennis that much..However, Nadal is major hawtness I agree.

Date: 2007-07-09 08:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
Oh yes. Except he kept pulling on his wedgie. XD

Date: 2007-07-08 09:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lechaco.livejournal.com
ohhh that's so cool *_* glad you had fun~

Date: 2007-07-09 08:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
Thanks! It was totally fhsdjkfhsklhf!!!

Date: 2007-07-08 11:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strawberryjoy.livejournal.com
I WAVED AT ROGER FEDERER TOO!

That was such an awesome day. Defintely going back next year!

I want to see Roger get title #6. Although I think he should play nothing but backhands because he looks so damn good doing them and I realise this might not be a match winning strategy.

Date: 2007-07-09 08:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quatorze.livejournal.com
Isn't it a good thing you're not his coach? *GRIN*

Date: 2007-07-09 08:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
KINGER ROGER VI!

His backhands were SEXY. *_*

Date: 2007-07-09 12:39 pm (UTC)

Date: 2007-07-09 12:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mushrooms.livejournal.com
AHHHHH!!!! I was watching from the third set on, and WOW. Was that worth the time or what. The second or third last volley was stunning.

Also, w00t Federer at close range!! XDDD

Date: 2007-07-09 12:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mushrooms.livejournal.com
Alsoalso, yes >_> I'm glad I wasn't the only one noticing Nadal fix his wedgie all the time. XDDD

Date: 2007-07-09 08:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
Yesssss!!! I was shouting GO ROGER so much. XD The first time I did it I was so loud that people turned around, looked at me and gave me the approving nod. XDDD

Date: 2007-07-09 12:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strawberryjoy.livejournal.com
Except for the Nadal contingent who looked like they wanted to kill you!

Date: 2007-07-09 12:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
We were surrounded by Nadal fans, weren't we........ luckily it wasn't football, otherwise I don't think I would've come out alive!

Date: 2007-07-09 02:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] eames.livejournal.com
Gah, I'm glad you had an amazing time. I feel like I'm the only one who was disappointed in the match, though. Sure, there was some amazing tennis, but there was also some TERRIBLE tennis. All the errors, all the hitting the net for point after point, Federer getting into a total temper with himself for almost a whole set and letting Nadal get to him. I feel like I watched a different match from everyone else. D:

I really wanted Nadal to win, and I think he deserved it slightly more, but after seeing some of the awful tennis they played at times, I actually don't think either deserved it much. XD /controversial.

It kills me that someone I know had a spare ticket, and I couldn't get there. Man. *cries* Next year, I think I'm going to book into a hotel down South for the last week of Wimbledon, pay for internet access somewhere, and try every day to get tickets. And err, if you happen to get some spare next year... *whistles innocently* :D

Date: 2007-07-09 08:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
There were some really bad mistakes. Federer hit the ball in the net whilst up front like, 6 times at least? But I still enjoyed it a lot. It wasn't perfect tennis, but it was very real, had its major ups and downs which I think made it into an exciting match.

XDDDD

Date: 2007-07-09 07:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] giving-ground.livejournal.com
*flails with jealousyyyyyyyy* sdklfjlskdf stupid fucking TV. Stupid rural Norfolk. grumblegrumble. XD

Sounds so utterly amazing, though! :D

Date: 2007-07-09 08:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
It was amazing! I have it downloaded. Watching it recorded isn't quite the same, but if you want it you can get it from me!

Date: 2007-07-09 12:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
I found it on mininova.org (which I'd rather not visit at work right now). Just go there and search wimbledon 2007!

Date: 2007-07-09 12:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strawberryjoy.livejournal.com
I just found the torrent there myself!

Date: 2007-07-09 08:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quatorze.livejournal.com
COOOOOLLL!!!

...you know, I'm afraid that the green hue on my face right now doesn't go too well with my current hair color. But I just can't get it off! *grin*

Date: 2007-07-09 08:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
XDDDDDDDD ♥!!!!

Date: 2007-07-12 10:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kankyuuhin.livejournal.com
I'm so envious! I would so definitely go to watch it if I were there. Or at least watch the match on tv, but they didn't broadcast Wimbledon where I am. TT_TT

I like Tezuka and Atobe's clothes. They looks really cute~ /random.

Date: 2007-07-14 07:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com
No way! D: But there's a torrent up somewhere, so you could download it at least. :)

Thank! XD

Date: 2007-07-15 03:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kankyuuhin.livejournal.com
Oh, that's such a good idea. I wonder why I didn't think of getting it like that. ><;;;;

You're welcome~

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