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Anyone for Tennis 🎾 🎾?

(319 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 ?

Smileless2012 Sat 05-Jul-25 18:05:57

Yes I couldn't understand why he brought that up again NanKate angry.

Streaky Sat 05-Jul-25 15:50:53

Totally agree about Andrew Castle, why does he have to keep bringing it up? I’m sorry Martinez was injured, his attitude was excellent, I look forward to watching him again when he’s 100% fit.
Switched over to watch Dimitrov now, another of my favourites.

NanKate Sat 05-Jul-25 15:28:30

Watching the Sinner match. Martinez doesn’t stand a chance.

Andrew Castle yet again spoils things by going on about Sinner’s forced lay off because of his trainer’s drugs violation. Which Sinner had to take responsibility for.

JenniferEccles Sat 05-Jul-25 09:58:45

Emma put up a good fight but somehow I always thought it was only going to end one way.

Sabalenka is an imposing opponent, isn’t she?
I looked up details of her out of interest.
She’s one inch short of six foot, with muscles most men would be proud of!!

An enjoyable match though.

keepingquiet Sat 05-Jul-25 09:07:51

Sorry for Emma- but she gave us one hell of a match!

Thanks Emma.

glammagran Fri 04-Jul-25 23:59:51

Been drinking white burgandy here. Sorry to see ER go out but what a gutsy performance. Go Cameron Norries! And of course, Sonay Kartal. And Alcaraz.

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 22:17:54

Now you've beaten our Emma, you'd better win the title, Aryna!

MayBee70 Fri 04-Jul-25 22:15:55

Allira

Straight sets doesn't reflect how well Emma played.

It doesn’t. She was wonderful.

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 22:06:04

Well, that is very gracious, Aryna.

nanaK54 Fri 04-Jul-25 22:05:20

Valiant effort from Emma

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 22:04:07

Straight sets doesn't reflect how well Emma played.

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 22:03:22

merlotgran Fri 04-Jul-25 22:03:07

B***er! 😩

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 21:56:03

merlotgran

That’s OK. I’m drinking Pinot Grigio. 😂

We were on Sav Blanc but ran out!!
(Not just me, I should add)

Pantglas2 Fri 04-Jul-25 21:53:37

And we’re on the Rioja…🍷 but with Raducana 🙏

merlotgran Fri 04-Jul-25 21:51:44

That’s OK. I’m drinking Pinot Grigio. 😂

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 21:48:13

Cheers merlotgran

(Sorry, it's Shiraz!)

merlotgran Fri 04-Jul-25 21:44:22

Allira

I need another 🍷

Me too.

Allira Fri 04-Jul-25 21:34:00

I need another 🍷

nanaK54 Fri 04-Jul-25 21:21:54

merlotgran

Come on Emma.
This is going to be a nail biter!

It's not doing my blood pressure any good at all

merlotgran Fri 04-Jul-25 21:13:03

Come on Emma.
This is going to be a nail biter!

MayBee70 Fri 04-Jul-25 21:08:32

Pantglas2

And isn’t that part of his charm Maybee? I’m not keen on robotic tennis and I know Djokovic is the best player, best stats etc he doesn’t appeal 🤷‍♀️

I don’t follow it enough to know if he often struggles in his matches. I know I could never understand how Nadal used to come back from seemingly impossible situations. Not being a sportsperson I know that I’d just give up straight away!

Smileless2012 Fri 04-Jul-25 20:21:54

Norrie's match was the big one for me, and what a matchsmile.

keepingquiet Fri 04-Jul-25 20:09:26

Great tennis today- saw the Norrie match and the end of the Alcaraz too. Now getting into the big one- come on Emma!

Pantglas2 Fri 04-Jul-25 19:56:36

And isn’t that part of his charm Maybee? I’m not keen on robotic tennis and I know Djokovic is the best player, best stats etc he doesn’t appeal 🤷‍♀️