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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

shysal Tue 02-Jul-13 22:54:51

I loved it when, it was such fun. It reminded me of the men's doubles matches in the Ken Rosewall era which were very entertaining and light hearted.

Sel Tue 02-Jul-13 22:57:01

Yes, saw that whenim64 - I came late to it so was a bit confused with all the Macs but great to see. I sort of felt I might have been able to join the match, then saw the service speeds - at their age envy Wonderful.

whenim64 Tue 02-Jul-13 23:07:00

The funniest bit was when one of them told the ball boy to keep his racquet and take over. He lost the point for them and got sent back to his position. The crowd were laughing their heads off grin

Sel Tue 02-Jul-13 23:20:27

Wow, I didn't see that. Lovely. What sport is about at a normal level. I so love tennis, my favourite game. It does feel as if there's a changing of the old order this year which is good.

Tegan Wed 03-Jul-13 15:42:52

How big is Del Potro [or is Ferer [sigh] very small?]. Reminded me of one of those Spitting Image sketches.

annodomini Wed 03-Jul-13 16:11:34

Del Potro is 1.98 metres which is about 6'5". Ferrer is 1.75m - about 5'7.5". Yes, Tegan, that is quite a disparity. A lot of the male tennis players are way over 6' and many of the women would dwarf Ferrer!

annodomini Wed 03-Jul-13 16:41:10

What's up with Andy this afternoon? Has he lost some of his momentum?

Tegan Wed 03-Jul-13 16:50:03

They were questioning whether his back was bothering him again earlier sad.

Butty Wed 03-Jul-13 16:57:34

How much hair spray has Verdasco used? His hair stays remarkably immaculate. grin

soop Wed 03-Jul-13 17:14:44

I feel tortured. Have a banging head. Fear that Andy may not recover. hmm

soop Wed 03-Jul-13 17:24:14

There again...he has us on his side. wink

annodomini Wed 03-Jul-13 17:32:40

I'm a wreck!

MaggieP Wed 03-Jul-13 17:45:44

I need to go and do a big shop but can't leave the TV, Andy seems to have rejoined the game now! Luckily the big supermarkets stay open for ever!

Butty Wed 03-Jul-13 17:48:18

Andy's doing the best he can. I'm cheering him on!
I'm still concerned about Verdasco's hair....... has he gone off to do more waxing/spraying perhaps....? wink

nonnanoo Wed 03-Jul-13 18:33:17

Edge of sofa, bread and jam for tea again as no tv in kitchen

annodomini Wed 03-Jul-13 18:38:29

What with yelling, "Come on, Andy", alternating with "Shut up Boris", my voice is getting decidedly ropey.

annodomini Wed 03-Jul-13 18:51:04

Butty, he looks rather like the 1950s Brylcreem advertisements.

Greatnan Wed 03-Jul-13 19:09:37

I wish they wouldn't do that thing with their fist and a bent arm - it looks so aggressive.

annodomini Wed 03-Jul-13 19:17:52

Whew!

Butty Wed 03-Jul-13 19:22:57

Brilliant. Great match.

Tegan Wed 03-Jul-13 19:25:08

It was a Samson thing; when his hair unravelled so did his game. Phew. Didn't actually watch it; sat in the living room with the telly on reading the sunday papers and listening out for the oohs and aahs. I'm used to race that last a few minutes; these games that last for hours wear me out. I'll have to watch the replay now. Can't believe Murray came back and won.

betsysgran Wed 03-Jul-13 19:25:17

Brilliant match. Terrible interview after. My knitting got faster and faster, glad it's stocking stitch!

Galen Wed 03-Jul-13 19:28:43

Who won?
Was on the phone to 92year old fit with it aunt!

j08 Wed 03-Jul-13 19:29:54

I don't think he wanted to be interviewed. grin

betsysgran Wed 03-Jul-13 19:31:23

It was the interviewer who was terrible. Inane and stupid questions. Andy did his best.