Wimbledon Question

[x5x3]

back in the days, the last Thursday of the tournament used to be Ladies Semis day.

The last few years this has been mixed up by the weather.

Does anyone still know if they plan to work this way -subject to the weather?

We are basically lucky enough to have a choice of second thursday or first friday to go and I'm not sure I want to watch a whole day of ladies grunting (no pun intended!)

[vixpy1]

Yes.. Ladies Semis are on the Thursday.. Final on Sat.

[maranellouk]

First Friday. You will still have many players to look at. Womens tennis does not have the same depth as the mens game and as such is not as entertaining to watch. The only womens players worth watching are Justine Henin because she one of the most beautiful backhands on the planet including the mens tour. Her game is the most complete and if she should encounter Serena during Wimbledon...that is the only match I will watch because it should be an absolute classic.

As a spectator, it is better to have options of walking the grounds and seeing many great players that you probably have never heard of.

I have £2,000 on Federer and £800 on Philippoussis (just because he is the only player that can blast his way to the title). Had £1,000 on him the year he lost in the finals at 30-1! Gutted

[x5x3]

agree with all your points maranellouk, especially Henin, I also enjoy wandering and watching a variety of games,

I mostly just wanted to check on the planned schedule,

I only have money on Henman this year - via Betfair so I can lay off if he gets through the early rounds!

[iansull]

I take it you've got tickets for the show courts?

If so, i would go on the first friday as there would be more singles to watch(men and women)so more chance of seeing several real world class players in action rather than 2 semi final games and no mens singles(if on schedule).