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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 ?

merlotgran Tue 08-Jul-25 17:59:31

Call me shallow but Taylor Fritz is No 1 in the looks department for me. 🤭

Labradora Tue 08-Jul-25 17:40:49

Cam just lost the first set 6-2
He's got nothing to lose now.
Time to play as if he's got nothing to lose.

J52 Tue 08-Jul-25 17:37:26

Just tuned in, had a busy day!
Come on Cam, early days yet.

Grammaretto Tue 08-Jul-25 17:27:31

I can't bear to watch..... Norrie throwing away chances....

MayBee70 Mon 07-Jul-25 21:23:18

What an eventful tournament. But how sporting everyone has been.

bridie54 Mon 07-Jul-25 21:03:01

So sad for Dimitrov. But so lovely to see Sinner helping him off.
It was certainly looking like Dimitrov would have won.

MayBee70 Mon 07-Jul-25 20:24:02

I think Iga is an amazing player. I’ve just put a 10pence bet on her to win the tournament.

bridie54 Mon 07-Jul-25 20:19:42

Iga has just suggested that Tauson may have been unwell. I did see her with a ‘trainer?’ on and using what may have been a nasal inhalation.
Off to check out Sinner match now.

bridie54 Mon 07-Jul-25 19:59:45

Watching Swiatek v Taison now. Will catch up on Sinner match later so no score spoilers please.
Taison looking very unhappy, almost like she doesn’t want to be there.

Luckygirl3 Mon 07-Jul-25 18:07:13

Match ... not March!!!

Luckygirl3 Mon 07-Jul-25 18:06:39

Here's a case in point. I have been out all afternoon and have just come in. BBC iPlayer was only offering Shelton vs Sonego so that is what I am watching. They have just kindly informed me of the result of the Djokovic March! ... well thanks! That's one match I will not watch now!

Anniebach Mon 07-Jul-25 17:18:43

Djokovic doesn’t draw much support but his tennis is great to watch

Crocus5 Mon 07-Jul-25 17:18:17

I really wanted de Minaur to win. He played so well.

Grannybags Mon 07-Jul-25 17:02:08

His tennis is amazing but I really don’t like him. It was a good match though and Alex played well

Labradora Mon 07-Jul-25 16:27:14

Brilliant fight from Cam to defeat Jarry.
Can't believe he drew the short straw in the next round.
He plays Alcaraz tomorrow and bar Carlitos actually breaking his own leg, our brave Cam will be out.
Well done Cam. Hope he gets a big cheque.

nanaK54 Mon 07-Jul-25 16:09:22

vegansrock

It’s actually a great game! I actually like Djokovic, you can’t win so many grand slams without being an excellent player.

Agreed!

vegansrock Mon 07-Jul-25 16:05:36

It’s actually a great game! I actually like Djokovic, you can’t win so many grand slams without being an excellent player.

Grannybags Mon 07-Jul-25 15:47:45

Apparently his son is quite a good tennis player already. He always seems to be watching the match with interest. His sister on the other hand is either playing with someone in the box or looking at a phone!

PamelaJ1 Mon 07-Jul-25 15:35:46

I haven’t been watching , I thought I’d watch some doubles and really enjoyed it.
So I turned back to the De Mineur v D a moment ago to a shot of D’s son. He looked like he was so happy to be there! I wonder if players children get a choice whether to watch or not?
Perhaps it explains why there aren’t dynasties of tennis players!

Millie22 Mon 07-Jul-25 14:14:14

The trainer will be out soon 🤔

MayBee70 Mon 07-Jul-25 14:12:08

My fault. I’d decided that, even though I’ve never liked him today I was going to sit back and take in what an incredible player he is…

Grammaretto Mon 07-Jul-25 14:08:44

Didn't expect that! Novak. What's happening 😕

Grannybags Mon 07-Jul-25 14:01:23

C’mon De Minaur! 4-1 games to him so far.

I’m trying not to get too excited…!!

Millie22 Mon 07-Jul-25 11:47:35

Very annoying yesterday as I was waiting for the Norrie match to finish and the next match with Carlos. It just went on and on. I thought it was the same court and then realised I'd missed the whole first set.

I do think the coverage is very haphazard even with the red button option.

NanKate Mon 07-Jul-25 09:26:59

I agree it spoils other matches for me too if they have given the score whilst I’m watching another match.