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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

Butty Wed 03-Jul-13 19:31:34

His interview was no different from all his others. That's how he is. He's a tennis player, not a media lovey.

Galen Wed 03-Jul-13 19:32:09

Who won?

betsysgran Wed 03-Jul-13 19:32:54

Our Andy.

Galen Wed 03-Jul-13 19:34:02

shockgrin

Galen Wed 03-Jul-13 19:34:29

Thanks!flowers

j08 Wed 03-Jul-13 19:34:57

Ooh yes Betsygran You CAN say "our Andy". smile (peeped at your profile)

Riverwalk Wed 03-Jul-13 19:36:04

Betsygran "My knitting got faster and faster" grin

betsysgran Wed 03-Jul-13 19:39:47

And didn't drop a stitch!!! grin

Ella46 Wed 03-Jul-13 19:44:15

They must dread that interview afterwards, he always asks the most stupid questions and often repeats the same one again in a slightly different way.

That Spaniard was a bit of a hunk, smile

j08 Wed 03-Jul-13 20:06:32

Wasn't he just!!!

We need a 'corrr' emoticon.

whenim64 Thu 04-Jul-13 13:23:06

I'm hoping for a Bartoli - Lisicki final, but this afternoon's women's semis are going to be enjoyable, whatever the outcome smile

soop Thu 04-Jul-13 13:41:08

I hope that Lisicki becomes the Wimbledon champ. I like her attitude. smile

janeainsworth Thu 04-Jul-13 14:28:05

We watched the Ladies Doubles on Court 2 yesterday - perhaps not so much cachet as the Men's Singles but wonderful to see scintillating tennis played live. I couldn't help thinking back to when the women's game was criticised for being boring and slow - not any more. Those women had strength, power and athleticism in abundance.
Oh and we watched the final 3 games of Andy's match on the big screen as we left. There wasn't even standing room on Murray Mound and we were moved slowly on by security - but still saw the last point and the atmosphere was something I've never before experienced !
Thought of you Soop and wished you could have been there grin

whenim64 Thu 04-Jul-13 15:02:25

Bartoli played a great match. This one between Lisicki and Radwanska is not going to be over as quickly, by the looks of it!

sunseeker Thu 04-Jul-13 15:14:00

Sorry - tennis doesn't do it for me but I appreciate many people do love it so resign myself to BBC being almost wall to wall tennis at this time of year HOWEVER, got really miffed yesterday when I switched on TV to watch early evening local news only for them to say they were staying with the match - so switched to BBC2 thinking it had been transferred there, but no some stupid man telling me how to make a cheesecake was on angry.

Tegan Thu 04-Jul-13 15:36:40

I loved the way Bartoli spoke so warmly of her opponent. Bit concerned at the number of injuries these players are carrying; could the tennis season just be too demanding?

Tegan Thu 04-Jul-13 16:35:47

...going in to work [should have gone ages ago]. Can't watch this any more sad; really want Lisicki to win...

soop Thu 04-Jul-13 17:02:12

Lisicki...wow, a wonderful game and a worthy winner. grin sunshine tennis

Grannyeggs Thu 04-Jul-13 17:05:17

Phew! What a match, glad she won, but some fabulous tennis from both. I'd like her to win, but she will have to be more consistent to beat Bartoli.

nonnanoo Thu 04-Jul-13 17:06:40

Can't believe I'm crying again about a tennis match! Good luck for the final sabine.

whenim64 Thu 04-Jul-13 17:26:23

What a great match! Both would have been worthy winners. Can't wait for the final! smile

betsysgran Thu 04-Jul-13 17:28:19

Great match. Women's tournament sooooo much better without Serena.

betsysgran Thu 04-Jul-13 17:28:58

And Venus!

annodomini Thu 04-Jul-13 17:29:30

I was listening to the commentary as I drove home. Went to pick up a prescription and deliver it to the pharmacy expecting the match to be over when I got home. Lo and behold, it really went to the wire and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the end. By that time, although I wanted Lisicki to win, I would have been quite happy if the winner had been Radwanska - a very attractive player too.

gracesmum Thu 04-Jul-13 18:31:20

I have just read this on facebook - and wanted to share!

"Baffles me when people call Andy Murray "dour". He's from central Scotland. We consider him dangerously flamboyant, talkative & over-emotional"

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