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Must admit am a fan of Alcaraz but Rublev is a great character and putting up such a great fight.

Heading to a conclusion now. Is no one else watching?

I admire how Rublev is trying to keep his emotions in check. I saw a video about him and he is known to support children’s charities. Obviously Alcaraz will beat him but it has been a great match between them both.

It’s very unpatriotic but I find Alcaraz v Rublev so much more thrilling to watch than Cam Norrie v Jarry.
I am glad Cam got through but he gave us some very nervous moments.

Isn’t it lovely to see the spectators dressing up for Wimbledon? The men look so smart and the women in their pretty summer dresses.

I always think the women at the Races look rather tarty and over the top, but no doubt that is my old fashioned views coming out.

I agree Tilly.

Interesting that they were talking about Rublevs father being a boxer. I was chatting to someone on another forum recently about boxing which is rather, understandably, out of favour when it comes to activities for young people ( especially in socially deprived areas) but can instil discipline in people. I hadn’t thought about how important breathing is in sport even though I do relaxation tapes that tell you how to breathe.

Aaarrrgh! Am watching on iPlayer and the picture keeps freezing. 🥵

Sorted. Am back on BBC 1.

Oh….🤦‍♀️ what with Cam earlier and now Carlitos putting me through mill, I 5hink I need a tincture…🥃

Good day of matches, go Cam and Carlos!

Two brilliant matches, very happy for both Cam and Carlos

I agree great matches and pleased with both results.

Shame about Sonay but she played well

I wanted Rublev to win as well NanKate. I like what I have heard about him. He has a certain vulnerability because of the mental health problems he has talked about and he is always kind and respectful to the ball boys and girls. Alcaraz annoys me with all his fist pumping although he does come over genuine when interviewed. I think Cam Norrie will find him a very tough opponent.

Brilliant tennis. How I love the game.

Excellent Greenfinch I’m glad you too see the positives about Rublev. At the beginning of the terrible war in Ukraine he wrote on the screen when he won a game. ‘Stop the war’. Sadly he doesn’t dare do that now otherwise Putin’s men would be after him.

Are we all ready for week two at Wimbledon?

Grannybags

I’m getting stressed flicking between Sonay and Cam!

I was doing that too. Nerves shredded!

I am slightly frustrated by the coverage.

I am watching on iPlayer where you can choose which match to watch. All good. But the coverage keeps telling you what is going on/has gone on in other matches that I had planned to watch from the start on iPlayer later. So annoying!
Signed Mrs Grumpy

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

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.

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

I’m trying not to get too excited…!!

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

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…

The trainer will be out soon 🤔

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!