I'm not a tennis fan either and also don't live a million miles from Wimbledon, but then again I grew up a stone's throw from Epsom Downs and never went to the Derby.
I pretty much hate anything to do with balls, which is unfortunate as my husband is an avid golfer. Golf actually makes tennis and football seem exciting and dynamic, at least with these games there is some movement going on, as opposed to someone spending acres of time adjusting their stance just to wack a bloody ball, and then walk for miles to see whether it's gone in, or indeed gone anywhere remotely near a hole, or merely got stuck in a sandpit, more commonly known as a bunker, in which case there's loads of tedious shots trying to get the stupid little white ball out again. Don't get it why would anyone want to spend hours watching that.
When my husband watches one of the couple of big golfing tournaments on tv, I try to be out of the room or be on my laptop with earphones in because there' some old man who does the commentary and it's invariably nauseating. Thank god they are only on about twice a year, (still two too many in my opinion) As they reach their conclusion, allegedly they become exciting, I'm not sure how you would can work this out though. My husband tells me at frequent intervals, even though I don't want to know, "it's all hotting up" I usually respond with "to you and your half a dozen mates maybe, most normal people don't give a toss!" This is not usually well received! The American tournaments are the worst they make the golfers' wives dress in some ghastly corporate uniform and most of them look like Stepford Wives a bit like Tiger Woods' ex, which as we all know now, was a relationship that didn't go at all well, although she did have the satisfaction of setting about his car with his golf clubs!
I'm having a rant so apologies to all golfers out there, I'm off to write a 100 lines "I must be more tolerant about spectator sport, particularly golf!"
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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. 
Along with soccer it leaves me cold joan. I can understand why people like reading silently but watching other people do it... If they got paid money to do it, would it make it any more fascinating. 
Oh Nanaej..........
I'm in the States just now and can't begin to work out how to use son's telly.
But home on Friday and have tickets for Court No2 the second Wednesday, so hoping to see some exciting doubles matches.
This Djokovic and Mayer match is becoming really exciting! I just nipped indoors for a cup of tea and a break from gardening, and now I'm going NOWHERE! 
anno Less of the bottom quips! 
I'm about to claim my seat for today's play. Rory seems to find my lap very comfortable. Need to make a pot of tea so that he's not disturbed too often...
I shall certainly miss Rafa.
I ended up watching Rafa on the laptop and Andy on TV with the sound off. That speaks of addiction. My bottom may have to be surgically removed from my chair at the end of the fortnight.
feetlebaum that's my notion of cricket, but you won't put me off Wimbledon, which, by the way, has been very exciting during the first set, with Nadal having a tough time - not for long, though!
Love it! I've been to Wimbledon twice - what an experience! I'm on holiday just now, wandering along the beachfront looking for a bar with Sky - no joy so far, though! You'll have to keep me posted!!
when Yep, me too!
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