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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 Fri 05-Jul-13 18:19:28

Well I missed the end of that match and thought that the next one would be well under way by the time I got back. Glad I'm here for Andy - with very nicely painted toenails (me, not Andy) grin!

gracesmum Fri 05-Jul-13 18:23:35

(I did wonder how you knew about Andy's toenails grin )

So.... quick comfort break and back to Centre Court the sofa!!

Tegan Fri 05-Jul-13 19:02:27

I'm ashamed to say that I wanted Del Potro to win everything and then become leader of the universe [sorry Andy blush].

Tegan Fri 05-Jul-13 20:27:16

... I do NOT like this Polish guy; c'mon Andy [please!]

merlotgran Fri 05-Jul-13 20:41:34

I don't like him either. How come he gets his own way about the lighting? angry

j08 Fri 05-Jul-13 20:43:21

It's just not fair!!! It could spoil Andy's game! angry

vegasmags Fri 05-Jul-13 20:44:03

Well, agree or not, it is not either player's decision to make. Bit of an upset, let's hope Murray can be professional enough to put it behind him.

Butty Fri 05-Jul-13 20:44:57

angry

Backagain Fri 05-Jul-13 20:47:59

I don't understand this. In cricket there is a proper light meter which the empires consult endlessly and they finally decide themselves whether or not play should go on. It's not up to one of the players to decide to clear off and have a cup of tea angry

betsysgran Fri 05-Jul-13 20:52:54

To me it's cheating the way he's been carrying on about the light.

merlotgran Fri 05-Jul-13 20:57:06

The match had hardly started before he was wingeing about the light. Gamesmanship!

His supporters look like gangsters.

Mishap Fri 05-Jul-13 20:57:10

My idea of heaven is sun at Wimbledon and rain at home so I can sit and watch it with a clear conscience!

Backagain Fri 05-Jul-13 20:59:10

Yes, just what I thought merlotgran (about the gangsters I mean) grin

noodles Fri 05-Jul-13 21:27:28

Switched on the tv to watch Sherlock and really annoyed to find it has been replaced by wretched tennis!!! Sigh.

HildaW Fri 05-Jul-13 21:29:34

Merlot, just what I thought...'Polish Mafia'.....tis a shame because when I saw him being interviews the other day I though 'what a sweet boy'..but hes a right grumpy so and so...out grumping Andy even!!

j08 Fri 05-Jul-13 21:38:45

Oh wow! Fab!!!!!

merlotgran Fri 05-Jul-13 21:39:29

YEEEEEEE HA!!!!! grin wine and maybe another wine

Tegan Fri 05-Jul-13 21:41:39

Serves him right!

j08 Fri 05-Jul-13 21:44:01

He's all growed up now isn't he, Murray? [cor!] smile

j08 Fri 05-Jul-13 21:45:39

Oh I loved that little film!

whenim64 Fri 05-Jul-13 21:47:59

Thank goodness for that! It was exciting but I didn't enjoy that slightly hostile undercurrent from Janowicz. Two good finals to enjoy now smile

Tegan Fri 05-Jul-13 21:53:11

It was a nasty match and there was a lot of gamesmanship coming from the Polish bloke. Thank goodness Murray rose above it. I don't think the Wimbledon crowd willl ever warm to Janowicz after tonight no matter how many times he comes back to play there.

Mishap Fri 05-Jul-13 21:55:02

Maybe the Polish lad will learn from this - the Wimbledon crowd is of course partisan, but they usually give others their due when they play fairly and they cheer their good points.

I will be on a train during the final on Sunday and we have set it up to record - I just have to find some way of avoiding learning the result beforehand!!!!!

I love Flipkins - I so wish that was my name - really cute, like something out of Beatrix Potter!

annodomini Fri 05-Jul-13 23:08:45

Murray's confidence, experience and professionalism won him the match. He has matured so well since he first arrived on the scene as just a young lad. He now knows how to win.

whenim64 Fri 05-Jul-13 23:44:35

He's never been do close to that Wimblefon title as he has this year. Hope his luck continues