Wimbledon

[crodonilson]

Great news that the prize pot has been increased again, further rewarding these graphite gladiators. The standard is unbelievably high and this extra prize money could push thwe players even further. Roll on June.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/32499023

 

[Prince Monolulu]

comeontim !

 

[KZNSeagull]

I watched some of the film called Wimbledon yesterday starring Kirsten Dunst. It's rubbish.

 

[Dave the OAP]

......B
WinBledon
......C

Care of W1A

 

[wardy wonder land]

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

 

[Hillian1]

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

No, they should play 1 set.

Then get off the court to let the REAL players get on with it.

 

[Gazwag]

I watched some of the film called Wimbledon yesterday starring Kirsten Dunst. It's rubbish.

I would

 

[Prince Monolulu]

I would

Yup, seems fair?

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

I watched some of the film called Wimbledon yesterday starring Kirsten Dunst. It's glorious.

Fixed that for you, for I am kind and generous.

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

Absolutely, unfortunately, the organisers have enough of an issue fitting all the required matches into a 2 week schedule as it is (due to sheer quantity, I'm not criticising organisers at all), if you then add a possible 2 sets onto each ladies match as well then there's no way it'd all fit in.

In all honesty, I think it more likely they'll drop the men's matches to 3 before anything gets increased.

Some of the players (understandably in my view) have criticised the tournament schedule over recent years as it's become more about pleasing/attracting sponsors than looking after the wellbeing of players (look at the state of some of the big names already, such as Nadal and Del Potro). Dropping the amount of sets required in the marquee events may actually be a reasonable compromise.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I would

I wouldn't. She has very untrustworthy eyes.

 

[Barry Izbak]

I would

She wouldn't

 

[ofco8]

but, should the ladies play best of 5 sets as they get equal prize money.......?

Yes.