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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 ?

PamelaJ1 Thu 10-Jul-25 09:04:14

MayBee70

It always helps when one of the players wears a hat..

But not both of them unless they are different colours.

keepingquiet Thu 10-Jul-25 12:58:57

Did anyone see the footage of the ball-girl being invited to join in with men's doubles yesterday?

I wondered if she was a known player as she played very well!

It was a nice moment though...one of the reasons Wimbledon is so different from other sporting events.

MayBee70 Thu 10-Jul-25 13:08:15

I’m losing interest in the men’s tennis now that we seem to be left with an injured Sinner (sp) and a possibly injured Djokovic. I am, however, loving the women’s singles because, for once I’m getting to know the different players. And I’ve still got my 10 pence bet on Iga to win!

merlotgran Thu 10-Jul-25 16:15:30

What a match!
Well done Amanda!

Luckygirl3 Thu 10-Jul-25 22:05:20

Brilliant - she was smiling throughout and having the time of her life.

NanKate Fri 11-Jul-25 07:11:01

Hoping Jannick beats Novak.

Greenfinch Fri 11-Jul-25 08:38:44

Me too but I am not convinced!

nanaK54 Fri 11-Jul-25 13:44:57

Feeling ridiculously pleased with myself - have completed all sorts of housework and gardening - hope that I have paved the way for an uninterrupted afternoon of tennis!

J52 Fri 11-Jul-25 14:00:08

nanaK54

Feeling ridiculously pleased with myself - have completed all sorts of housework and gardening - hope that I have paved the way for an uninterrupted afternoon of tennis!

So have I, it’s so hot, a lovely cool tennis afternoon ahead.

Millie22 Fri 11-Jul-25 14:00:57

Andrew Castle is talking twaddle as usual. He's now on mute.

J52 Fri 11-Jul-25 14:45:10

Millie22

Andrew Castle is talking twaddle as usual. He's now on mute.

He even mentioned the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit!

merlotgran Fri 11-Jul-25 14:45:45

Come on, Fritz!

merlotgran Fri 11-Jul-25 15:03:39

This looks like it’s going to be a good match.

Allira Fri 11-Jul-25 16:15:40

J52

Millie22

Andrew Castle is talking twaddle as usual. He's now on mute.

He even mentioned the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit!

Did it sound hotter? 😁

Pantglas2 Fri 11-Jul-25 16:30:35

Ole! Mi Carlitos 🥰

J52 Fri 11-Jul-25 16:31:46

How good was that? So pleased with the outcome!

nanaK54 Fri 11-Jul-25 16:32:20

Wow! What a great match

J52 Fri 11-Jul-25 16:34:27

Carlos is so humble. Wouldn’t he be a lovely son or grandson?

nanaK54 Fri 11-Jul-25 17:13:25

J52

Carlos is so humble. Wouldn’t he be a lovely son or grandson?

He really would

PamelaJ1 Fri 11-Jul-25 18:22:02

I quite liked Agassi in the commentary box this afternoon.

TillyTrotter Fri 11-Jul-25 18:28:51

I would like Alcaraz to retain the Wimbledon Title but Sinner looks mightier at this semi- finals stage.
Most of all I hope for an exciting match on Sunday whoever the finalists are.

TillyTrotter Fri 11-Jul-25 18:29:39

Have you all noted the Men’s Final is to be live on TV at 4 pm on Sunday (later than usual)?

mancgirl Fri 11-Jul-25 18:29:51

I did too. At one point when Andrew Castle was speaking about who was in the royal box, Agassi cut across him and said, "people have come to watch the tennis, not see who is in the royal box". A knowledgeable and good commentator. Hope he's back next year.

TillyTrotter Fri 11-Jul-25 18:30:23

To Tennis fans obviously🙂

nanaK54 Fri 11-Jul-25 18:54:53

I seem to have something in my eye sad