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Wimbledon 2013 - my idea of heaven. Is it yours?

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whenim64 Mon 24-Jun-13 14:40:44

Here's a new Wimbledon thread or those of us who love the tennis this time of year. Who's your favourite player? For me, it's Roger Federer, but Rafa Nadal comes a close second. smile

soop Sun 07-Jul-13 11:59:44

I shall sob if Andy wins. I shall sob if Andy loses. I'm such a mixed-up kid. The people of Dumblane must be beyond excited. tennis sunshine grin

Ella46 Sun 07-Jul-13 12:07:16

I do hope it's a really long match smile
It's so disappointing when you're all geared up for a good fight and then it's over too quickly!

I've done my chores, and sat in the sun for a very hot hour, and now I'm in, cooling down with a brew, and getting excited.

Come on Andy!

soop did you see the documentary on Andy? Very touching and made me weep.

Tegan Sun 07-Jul-13 12:16:23

Did you hear what McEnroe said about Andy yesterday. That when the Polish guy served an unreturnable ball to him at the start of the match, and Andy returned it, he knew he would win. This is a different Andy to the one we've known for the past few years. We're in for an amazing match this afternoon smile. C'mon Andy!

whenim64 Sun 07-Jul-13 12:36:09

Ella yes, a long match with lots of peril, powerful serves, gymnastic returns that come from nowhere, set point advanages snatched back, tie breaks, and the spectators and viewers 'ooh-ing' and 'oh no-ing' until we can't take any more! grin tennis

Tegan Sun 07-Jul-13 12:45:10

Either way, the Wimbledon crowd will cheer the winner, as long as he is deservedly so. Is it just me, but I wish people in other countries understood how fair we are here.

Ella46 Sun 07-Jul-13 12:50:30

Yes, I don't really mind if Novak wins, he's a lovely lad too grin

Ella46 Sun 07-Jul-13 13:16:54

I hope Boris isn't commentating.

Tegan Sun 07-Jul-13 13:20:58

Just seen the intervew with Andy; have realised that the last time I wanted someone/something to win this much was the day Desert Orchid won the Gold Cup.

betsysgran Sun 07-Jul-13 13:37:25

Ella46 I quite agree. I find his comments puerile and intrusive. His accent is also EXTREMELY difficult to understand. I also find John McEnroe talks over the play which is very distracting. Keeping fingers,toes and everything else crossed for Andy.

nonnasusie Sun 07-Jul-13 13:46:12

I'm probably going to miss most of the final because we were invited to a neighbours confirmation "do" weeks ago and can't politely get out of going even though I'd rather watch the match!!angry

merlotgran Sun 07-Jul-13 13:59:39

Who is the token Royal this year?

Tegan Sun 07-Jul-13 14:07:46

Victoria Beckham? Heck; I'm nearly crying already just seeing that beautiful little girl tossing the coin set me off...

whenim64 Sun 07-Jul-13 15:11:14

Over an hour and still on the first set! Ths is sheer bliss tennis

merlotgran Sun 07-Jul-13 15:16:54

Phew!

Grannylin Sun 07-Jul-13 15:23:34

Eaten a giant bag of Burts crisps and drunk 2 glasses of Cava already...hope Andy cracks it quickly!

annodomini Sun 07-Jul-13 15:23:54

The charity Smiletrain, which the little girl represented, has assumed greater importance in our family since my great nephew, George, was born with a cleft lip. He is fortunate to have been born in a place where there are excellent surgeons but Smiletrain helps children born in countries where there are few such facilities and where children with this disability can become outcasts. Wee George is a happy child who now has a lovely smile. My second son had a narrow escape and has a line where a cleft lip almost developed - and a missing tooth under it.

COME ON ANDY! KEEP IT UP!

MaggieP Sun 07-Jul-13 15:53:52

This is amazing tennis and how hot must it be on Centre Court. Such amazing rallies, come on Andy, after the Lions win and Chris Frome's yellow jersey and summer at last, you are the icing on the cake!! tennis

merlotgran Sun 07-Jul-13 16:25:11

C'mon Andy....Straight sets!!! tennis

grannyactivist Sun 07-Jul-13 16:26:53

Wow! I hardly dare think it, but the impossible just may happen! tennis

whenim64 Sun 07-Jul-13 16:31:42

This is sooooooo exciting! Don't want to count chickens JUST yet! grin

moomin Sun 07-Jul-13 16:34:44

Come on Andy! tennis This is all too tense!!!

laidback Sun 07-Jul-13 16:54:17

Ohhhhhh come on Andy! Get those first serves in! Too excited. Nole must feel like he's playing a nation + Andy!! Come on the crowd get vocal! Brilliant tennis.grin

grannyactivist Sun 07-Jul-13 16:57:55

Uh oh!! shock Can't watch now.......... tennis

annodomini Sun 07-Jul-13 17:00:43

Has Novak played better since he took his hat off?

Tegan Sun 07-Jul-13 17:04:10

This isthe stage at which, if it were an England match, I would take the dog for a walk...only to return just as they were starting the penalty shoot outs.....