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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

gracesmum Thu 27-Jun-13 21:13:30

Can somebody please tell me who the Kentucky Fried Chicken Col Sanders lookalike in the players' families' box is? It's getting to me - and he is always there! Grey goatee beard and Texan hat, today he was sitting back right as you look at the box.

soop Fri 28-Jun-13 11:32:00

gracesmum He's difficult to miss. Would like to know who the chap is.

gracesmum Fri 28-Jun-13 12:39:34

So someone please enlighten us! smile

Grannylin Fri 28-Jun-13 13:26:50

www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/meet-the-mystery-cowboy-always-on-centre-court-2305996.html

mollie Fri 28-Jun-13 13:34:24

Well that's solved that mystery! Well spotted Grannylin!

gracesmum Fri 28-Jun-13 13:47:46

Thank you! It was bugging me. His prediction in 2011 might have been accurate (I can't remember) but it certainly ain't the case this year.

Charleygirl Fri 28-Jun-13 14:22:16

I have the strawberries and cream laid out, followed by cherries and grapes for nibbles as it is going to be a long day watching Laura and eventually Andy.

Ella46 Fri 28-Jun-13 15:04:41

All this sitting about watching tennis isn't doing my joints any good at all!
I'm hobbling around like a little old woman grin

No rude comments please!

specki4eyes Fri 28-Jun-13 23:35:03

I have two questions:
1. Has anyone noticed whether Boris Becker has stated anything other than the bleeding obvious?
2. Why hasn't Sue Barker had her hair done for the biggest sporting event in her presenting year?

Ok I'm a bitch.

specki4eyes Fri 28-Jun-13 23:37:56

I first spotted the mystery guy in the players box way back in 1989 when I went to Queens club. Google has the answer to his identity.

soop Sat 29-Jun-13 11:18:21

Thanks, Grannylin...he has presence. smile

Ella46 Sat 29-Jun-13 14:47:24

I might have said this last year but, does any one else think Pat Cash should be removed from the commentary box?
He has a bad case of verbal diarrhoea!

janeainsworth Sat 29-Jun-13 16:02:59

What a game! Laura Robson won in 3 sets smile

annodomini Sat 29-Jun-13 16:04:05

Driving home from Manchester, I was listening to the Robson match on the radio. Dropped into Waitrose thinking it would be all over by the time I came out and to my great surprise she'd won the second set and now she has fought her way to a win! What a girl!tennis

janeainsworth Sat 29-Jun-13 16:06:29

It was thrilling to watch anno but you probably got a better commentary on the radio!

annodomini Sat 29-Jun-13 16:11:33

I got home in time to watch on TV. Some of the commentators are dire, I agree. I wish Becker would lose his voice...permanently. tennis tennis

merlotgran Sat 29-Jun-13 18:14:20

What a match!!

soop Sun 30-Jun-13 11:49:09

Oh dear! Day without play...need to put some energy into removing a week's layer of dust. Next week could be so exciting. Laura is a star. Andy is marvellous. He is maturing nicely. smile

soop Sun 30-Jun-13 11:50:19

Wow! tennis tennis tennis...have only just seen these balls...

mollie Sun 30-Jun-13 20:02:08

Anyone know when Laura is due to play again please?

Butty Sun 30-Jun-13 20:05:37

Tomorrow, Court 1, Mollie starting at 1.00pm

I use this site

mollie Sun 30-Jun-13 20:24:19

Thank you Butty...I went to the site but didn't find that page...silly me! I'll be on my seat ready and waiting to cheer her on...

Gorki Mon 01-Jul-13 08:27:13

Looking forward to today's matches. tennis

Butty Mon 01-Jul-13 09:03:53

Mollie I can't think why it doesn't work for you. You may need to scroll down a wee bit on the page. Google 'Wimbledon Order of Play' that should do it.

janeainsworth Mon 01-Jul-13 09:09:52

I don't think that page is on the mobile site Butty and Mollie.
I looked for it but could only find it on the desktop site.