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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

annodomini Sun 07-Jul-13 17:44:37

That last game almost finished me! Novak was brilliant in his interview with Sue Barker. Andy still looked as if he was slightly stunned! he deserves championship. And glamma, he didn't moan last year. He was in tears because he was so emotional. There's a difference. I'm so happy for Dunblane too.

betsysgran Sun 07-Jul-13 17:42:10

glamma Did he moan after losing last year? No, he did not. For heaven's sake just congratulate him. angry

Nonu Sun 07-Jul-13 17:38:41

Glamma , LAL

merlotgran Sun 07-Jul-13 17:33:10

Fantastic result. Well done, Andy grin wine

glammanana Sun 07-Jul-13 17:30:32

Thanks goodness for that I couldn't have put up with his moaning if he had lost.

Nonu Sun 07-Jul-13 17:28:24

Well Done Andy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

whenim64 Sun 07-Jul-13 17:25:25

YEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!!

vegasmags Sun 07-Jul-13 17:25:23

Whooo hooo grin

laidback Sun 07-Jul-13 17:24:37

YES!!

vegasmags Sun 07-Jul-13 17:21:46

This is just torture! But good torture smile

gracesmum Sun 07-Jul-13 17:19:16

Purgatory!!!

merlotgran Sun 07-Jul-13 17:08:29

My niece has just put a message on facebook to say she cannot even begin to describe the atmosphere. They are quite a way back - just in front of the shade from the roof but I'm sooooooo envious. envy

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.....

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

Has Novak played better since he took his hat off?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

Phew!

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

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