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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 ?

TillyTrotter Sat 12-Jul-25 18:03:26

It was difficult to watch and her mum must have wanted to console her but for the protocol of the Ceremony.
On Thursday Amanda was ecstatic when she beat Sabalenka , today she has been defeated.
It’s cruel, but sure we’ll see her again.
Well done Iga Swiatek - she was so hungry for the “Wimbledon Champion” title.
Poland will be so proud of her.

Shez1955 Sat 12-Jul-25 17:59:39

Such a disappointing ladies final and what a shame for Amanda but Iga was determined to win.

Better day tomorrow and really hoping Carlos will win.

PamelaJ1 Sat 12-Jul-25 17:54:16

What a shame, there always has to be a loser but not like that.

Allira Sat 12-Jul-25 17:36:32

Oh, yes, that should soften the blow.

But then, much of it will go to trainers etc.

Luckygirl3 Sat 12-Jul-25 17:34:32

I admired her for getting her act together and doing the interview with such grace. Well done. But she takes away a cool £1.5 million - more money than I could ever imagine. It would provide me with sufficient solace I think .......

Allira Sat 12-Jul-25 17:29:08

Yes, it's awful

"So, Amanda, how do you feel about just losing in the Wimbledon final?"

From lip-reading, I'm sure the Princess of Wales said to her "You'll be back".

Mizuna Sat 12-Jul-25 17:25:09

I so wanted someone to give her a hug. 😔

merlotgran Sat 12-Jul-25 17:21:14

This is torture. Let her go. 😢

J52 Sat 12-Jul-25 17:20:42

Oh I’m almost crying for her. She needs a hug from her mum!

MayBee70 Sat 12-Jul-25 17:17:37

They shouldn’t expect her to give an interview…it’s cruel…

MayBee70 Sat 12-Jul-25 17:15:24

No one could have beat Iga in the form she was in.

Smileless2012 Sat 12-Jul-25 16:56:22

Oh dear this really is very sad; I can't bear to watch sad. Poor Animisova.

keepingquiet Sat 12-Jul-25 07:23:28

What struck me was how humble he was about his win.
I am so glad the unbearable Djokovich is out.
Problem is I don't know who to root for now in the final, I really like them both!

NanKate Sat 12-Jul-25 07:11:52

Yes I am rooting for Sinner in the Final tomorrow. Such a lovely young man.

Crocus5 Fri 11-Jul-25 21:45:19

Sinner played so well throughout the match and deserved to win.

NanKate Fri 11-Jul-25 21:27:45

Andrew Castle is the ‘pits’ imo. What uninteresting rubbish he talks. I want explanations/descriptions of the tennis game, not what anyone is wearing or any other non tennis chat. So there !

J52 Fri 11-Jul-25 19:11:13

Great result, looking forward to Sundays final.

Smileless2012 Fri 11-Jul-25 19:08:23

I enjoyed Agassi's commentary too; showed just how much rubbish Andrew Castle comes out with.

Master class from Sinner and it makes me mad that he's not been given due respect because Novak wasn't playing well; he was out played pure and simple.

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

I seem to have something in my eye sad

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

To Tennis fans obviously🙂

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 18:29:39

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

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.

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

I quite liked Agassi in the commentary box this afternoon.

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