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**v74ClzKY** · 01-06-2009, 08:34 AM

One match that devastated me when I was much younger was when Jimmy Connors lost a fifth set tiebreak to John McEnroe at the semis of the US Open. I'm definitely over it.

More recently, I was very bummed when Patrick Rafter couldn't finish off Goran Ivanisevic in the Wimbledon final.

**sFs4aOok** · 01-06-2009, 08:39 AM

I don't think there would be enough time to list all of the losses Venus has had that I haven't gotten over.

For Ferrero, it'd have to be the 2003 USO final. The 2002 RG final he lost hurt a lot too.

**secondmertg** · 01-06-2009, 08:51 AM

For me, even as high quality as it was, I have never rewatched the Wimbledon '05 women's final. Ever.

They played a final that year? As I remember it, they called it a perfectly good tournament after the semifinals, Lindsay had a delightful tea with the Queen, and everyone went home happy as pretty little fairies sang an enchanting lullaby. La la la la LA!!! I can't hear you...

**pharmablogger** · 01-06-2009, 08:57 AM

Without a doubt, the 2004 Wimbledon Final.

Roddick's up a break in the third after he and Federer each took a set prior. Then comes the rain. 'nuff said.

**ultramDoctoo** · 01-06-2009, 09:17 AM

Kim losing to Justine in the AO final for me. I stayed up to watch it, and my husband could hear me shouting at the TV.

**Eromaveabeara** · 01-06-2009, 09:24 AM

Justine's loss to Bartoli still makes me queezy.
The Mauresmo one from the year before already made me sour because I thought she could have done that different.

And the Antwerp loss to Clijsters in 2003 had me devastated. Thought she could never turn that around and make the extra step to the absolute top.

feel better now though.

And yes, Ferrero in the 2003 final still ****ing hurts. I remain of firm believe that Roddick's and Juanqui's careers would turn out quite different. (don't get me started on Andy's semi against Nalbandian in hindsight)

Safin AO 2002

**sFs4aOok** · 01-06-2009, 10:11 AM

And yes, Ferrero in the 2003 final still ****ing hurts. I remain of firm believe that Roddick's and Juanqui's careers would turn out quite different.

YES! EXACTLY!
I've always thought the same thing.

**LkEHaduy** · 01-06-2009, 10:11 AM

Justine losing to Bartoli, Wimbledon 2007.
Federer losing to Nadal in last year's Wimbledon final. I don't care how great the match was, I never want to see it. And I don't want to read Wertheim's book, even though I like him a lot, but reading about the match that I think of as the beginning of the end- no, thank you.

**P1international** · 01-06-2009, 10:22 AM

Hmm...

I remember three Davydenko losses: two to Federer (FO semis and a Masters Cup match) and the Masters Cup match against Blake where he led 6-2 4-2.

The other is the Petrova AO 3rd round against Serena where she led 6-1 5-3.

**abossakon** · 01-06-2009, 10:28 AM

Without a doubt, the 2004 Wimbledon Final.

Roddick's up a break in the third after he and Federer each took a set prior. Then comes the rain. 'nuff said.

YES!

And the loss to Pim-Pim Johansson that same year at the US Open.

**slarceSelia** · 01-06-2009, 10:41 AM

Nightmare for some of us is a happy day for others. I've been on both sides too many times to count...

**DeilMikina** · 01-06-2009, 11:12 AM

This one's easy: the men's 2004 Wimbledon final.

I have no idea where the tape is and I sure ain't looking for it.

**DeilMikina** · 01-06-2009, 11:17 AM

YES!

And the loss to Pim-Pim Johansson that same year at the US Open.

My No. 2 would be his loss to Federer in Shanghai 2006 after holding two match points.

**aLZ9zKsO** · 01-06-2009, 11:25 AM

Federer at 2005 AO semi

**topcasinobonua** · 01-06-2009, 11:50 AM

The 2004 Women's French Open Final!!!

It was played solidly in the net....... long........ wide......... hell it probably would've gone behind her head and hit a ball kid if the rallies had lasted much longer. So Sad

**abossakon** · 01-06-2009, 11:56 AM

My No. 2 would be his loss to Federer in Shanghai 2006 after holding two match points.

Oh no, I had successfully forgotten that. That was agonizing.

**abossakon** · 01-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Oh no, I had successfully forgotten that. That was agonizing.

And he had that volley that he could have made really difficult for Roger but he just punched it harmlessly right to where Roger could kill it. Ugh!

**pharmablogger** · 01-06-2009, 12:09 PM

This one's easy: the men's 2004 Wimbledon final.

I have no idea where the tape is and I sure ain't looking for it.

I'd lend you mine but I burned it.

**slarceSelia** · 01-06-2009, 12:30 PM

I'd lend you mine but I burned it.

I have it on my computer somewhere...

**EarnestKS** · 01-06-2009, 12:47 PM

Steffi's loss to Lindsay in the 99 Wimbledon final that proved to be the end of her career.

And I'm with tinamarie, the Wimbledon final last year will always sting regardless of the high quality.

01-06-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
v74ClzKY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	One match that devastated me when I was much younger was when Jimmy Connors lost a fifth set tiebreak to John McEnroe at the semis of the US Open. I'm definitely over it. More recently, I was very bummed when Patrick Rafter couldn't finish off Goran Ivanisevic in the Wimbledon final. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 08:39 AM	#2
sFs4aOok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	I don't think there would be enough time to list all of the losses Venus has had that I haven't gotten over. For Ferrero, it'd have to be the 2003 USO final. The 2002 RG final he lost hurt a lot too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 08:51 AM	#3
secondmertg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	For me, even as high quality as it was, I have never rewatched the Wimbledon '05 women's final. Ever. They played a final that year? As I remember it, they called it a perfectly good tournament after the semifinals, Lindsay had a delightful tea with the Queen, and everyone went home happy as pretty little fairies sang an enchanting lullaby. La la la la LA!!! I can't hear you... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 08:57 AM	#4
pharmablogger Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	Without a doubt, the 2004 Wimbledon Final. Roddick's up a break in the third after he and Federer each took a set prior. Then comes the rain. 'nuff said. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 09:17 AM	#5
ultramDoctoo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	Kim losing to Justine in the AO final for me. I stayed up to watch it, and my husband could hear me shouting at the TV. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 09:24 AM	#6
Eromaveabeara Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	Justine's loss to Bartoli still makes me queezy. The Mauresmo one from the year before already made me sour because I thought she could have done that different. And the Antwerp loss to Clijsters in 2003 had me devastated. Thought she could never turn that around and make the extra step to the absolute top. feel better now though. And yes, Ferrero in the 2003 final still ****ing hurts. I remain of firm believe that Roddick's and Juanqui's careers would turn out quite different. (don't get me started on Andy's semi against Nalbandian in hindsight) Safin AO 2002 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#7
sFs4aOok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	And yes, Ferrero in the 2003 final still ****ing hurts. I remain of firm believe that Roddick's and Juanqui's careers would turn out quite different. YES! EXACTLY! I've always thought the same thing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
LkEHaduy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Justine losing to Bartoli, Wimbledon 2007. Federer losing to Nadal in last year's Wimbledon final. I don't care how great the match was, I never want to see it. And I don't want to read Wertheim's book, even though I like him a lot, but reading about the match that I think of as the beginning of the end- no, thank you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 10:22 AM	#9
P1international Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 643 Senior Member	Hmm... I remember three Davydenko losses: two to Federer (FO semis and a Masters Cup match) and the Masters Cup match against Blake where he led 6-2 4-2. The other is the Petrova AO 3rd round against Serena where she led 6-1 5-3. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 10:28 AM	#10
abossakon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Without a doubt, the 2004 Wimbledon Final. Roddick's up a break in the third after he and Federer each took a set prior. Then comes the rain. 'nuff said. YES! And the loss to Pim-Pim Johansson that same year at the US Open. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 10:41 AM	#11
slarceSelia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	Nightmare for some of us is a happy day for others. I've been on both sides too many times to count... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 11:12 AM	#12
DeilMikina Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	This one's easy: the men's 2004 Wimbledon final. I have no idea where the tape is and I sure ain't looking for it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 11:17 AM	#13
DeilMikina Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	YES! And the loss to Pim-Pim Johansson that same year at the US Open. My No. 2 would be his loss to Federer in Shanghai 2006 after holding two match points. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 11:25 AM	#14
aLZ9zKsO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Federer at 2005 AO semi Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 11:50 AM	#15
topcasinobonua Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 502 Senior Member	The 2004 Women's French Open Final!!! It was played solidly in the net....... long........ wide......... hell it probably would've gone behind her head and hit a ball kid if the rallies had lasted much longer. So Sad Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 11:56 AM	#16
abossakon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	My No. 2 would be his loss to Federer in Shanghai 2006 after holding two match points. Oh no, I had successfully forgotten that. That was agonizing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 11:59 AM	#17
abossakon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Oh no, I had successfully forgotten that. That was agonizing. And he had that volley that he could have made really difficult for Roger but he just punched it harmlessly right to where Roger could kill it. Ugh! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 12:09 PM	#18
pharmablogger Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	This one's easy: the men's 2004 Wimbledon final. I have no idea where the tape is and I sure ain't looking for it. I'd lend you mine but I burned it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 12:30 PM	#19
slarceSelia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	I'd lend you mine but I burned it. I have it on my computer somewhere... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-06-2009, 12:47 PM	#20
EarnestKS Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	Steffi's loss to Lindsay in the 99 Wimbledon final that proved to be the end of her career. And I'm with tinamarie, the Wimbledon final last year will always sting regardless of the high quality. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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