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Anyone for Tennis 🎾 🎾?

(318 Posts)
NanKate Mon 30-Jun-25 07:20:59

Who will be watching Wimbledon this year?

To be honest I prefer clay court tennis, but am more than happy to watch. Just concerned about the heat this year.

I’m backing Sinner ?

Greenfinch Mon 30-Jun-25 07:24:07

I am with you NanKate and really looking forward to it.
I am with Alcaraz but would like to see Jack Draper doing well.

PamelaJ1 Mon 30-Jun-25 07:28:26

Saw them both at Queens this year, fantastic.
I’ve got my Pimm’s in the fridge.

NanKate Mon 30-Jun-25 07:33:50

Great that makes 3 of us Cheers !

Sarnia Mon 30-Jun-25 07:41:06

For those who love it, enjoy but it's not for me.

Sparklefizz Mon 30-Jun-25 07:42:26

Me, Kate
I love watching Alcaraz play (he's so exciting and goes for shots that others would leave). I'd like to see Jack Draper doing well. (He had Tonsillitis while playing at Queen's)

ginny Mon 30-Jun-25 07:45:44

Not for me thank you, but enjoy !

nanaK54 Mon 30-Jun-25 07:51:17

I'm in

Backing the Brits!

Poppyred Mon 30-Jun-25 08:07:31

Love Wimbledon!

Iam64 Mon 30-Jun-25 08:10:40

I had a couple of years when i got to know players styles and skills. I watched on tv and enjoyed it hugely. Then my interest diminished, I now know nothing and have no interest.
I’m sure others will enjoy all Wimbledon has to offer 🍓🍓🍓

TillyTrotter Mon 30-Jun-25 08:13:52

Love tennis too Nankate and will be glued to my TV.
I am interested to see Mensik as well as Alcaraz and Draper as he (Mensik) is playing (and serving) phenomenally.

TillyTrotter Mon 30-Jun-25 08:15:21

Must get more strawberries for Pimm’s Pamela 😋

Nannylovesshopping Mon 30-Jun-25 08:19:40

I’m in, Alcaraz all the way for me😀

J52 Mon 30-Jun-25 08:20:09

Me too. I would like Draper to do well, but Alcaraz is such an exciting player. I also hope Emma wins the title.
I’m really looking forward to her mixed doubles with Carlos.

Anniebach Mon 30-Jun-25 08:33:03

Yes, Queens, Eastbourne now two weeks Wimbledon

Astitchintime Mon 30-Jun-25 08:38:13

No, no, no, no………….NO!

Grannybags Mon 30-Jun-25 08:40:47

Me too! 🎾

I would love to see Jack do well. I think Sinner/Alcaraz (always want to call him Alcatraz!) final.

I love Jasmine Paolini . She's so little compared to the others

Grandma70s Mon 30-Jun-25 08:48:06

Tennis is the only sport I watch. Love Wimbledon, but I feel concerned for the players in the heat today. I don’t support anyone in particular.

Millie22 Mon 30-Jun-25 08:49:25

Meeee! of course.

Missing Rafa though but I do like Jannik Sinner.

keepingquiet Mon 30-Jun-25 09:02:33

I went off Wimbledon when it all got a bit predictable but since I retired I have enjoyed it a lot more.
So yes, I shall be dipping in and out and rooting for the underdog as usual!
I'm not sure yet who will be my favourites- I will wait and see who comes through but looking forward to sharing my experiences on here!

Grandmadinosaur Mon 30-Jun-25 09:04:51

I shall be glued to my TV for the next 2 weeks I love Wimbledon. Just watched the ob in breakfast news. Silly sausage I am it makes me emotional seeing it!
I think Alcaraz will win but would like to see Jack Draper do well too. I like Jasmine Paolini too she is like a breath of fresh air. Ons Jabeur too.

It will be like a cauldron on court. Much as I’d love to be there watching I don’t envy the crowd in this heat.

Got Pimms and a good stick of ice creams in the freezer. When grandson is here after school two days we will be having scones,Jan and cream to go with the strawberries he had anyway. Bring it on.

JenniferEccles Mon 30-Jun-25 09:05:28

Oh yes I am! I look forward to Wimbledon every year, making sure we don’t accidentally book a holiday that fortnight!

We have quite a few Brits this year which is practically unheard of isn’t it ?!

I hear though that Jack Draper had tonsillitis last week so he may not be at his best.

Greyduster Mon 30-Jun-25 09:30:32

I’m with the non fans I’m afraid. I was visiting my niece recently and she was watching it. I tried to take a polite interest but failed. But for all you fans, I hope it’s a super exciting Wimbledon. Strictly cricket and golf for me!

Shinamae Mon 30-Jun-25 09:31:47

I’m afraid not……

Jaxjacky Mon 30-Jun-25 09:50:01

Not for me, but enjoy watching those of you watching.
It seems ironic we’re all being told to cover up and be careful in the sun, yet this is going ahead. Have games ever been rescheduled in the UK because of the weather I wonder.