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(118 Posts)
LyndaW Fri 26-Jun-15 15:14:40

...starts on Monday. Who's going to be watching?! Winners predictions?

Luckygirl Wed 08-Jul-15 22:14:13

BBC could save lots of money if they only had one commentator per match. Money saved and lots of inane drivel gone - sounds good to me!

Pittcity Wed 08-Jul-15 19:47:47

Wawrinka v Gasquet is the match to watch now!

Luckygirl Tue 07-Jul-15 21:59:36

I have not watched any women's tennis for a while - I find the men's more interesting. I was staggered today by the amount and volume of the noise that the women make - it is quite unbelievable! It is quite extraordinary. I too am surprised that there is no ruling about this. We have "abuse of the racquet" as a category - why not "damage to spectators' ears!"

Tegan Tue 07-Jul-15 21:28:10

Martina looks ten years younger every time I see her. She's starting to look positively glamorous these days confused.

NanKate Tue 07-Jul-15 18:49:55

What's happen to Serena's eyebrows they are all fluffy? hmm

Anniebach Tue 07-Jul-15 17:22:57

Listening to that screeching it is quite unbelievable that some use to complain that Zina Garrison's bum wiggling was a distraction . I didn't make that much noise in childbirth

Pittcity Tue 07-Jul-15 17:05:11

Azarenka has a really annoying squeal.

Nanabelle Tue 07-Jul-15 15:55:49

I wish Sharapova would stop her shouting - but at least it helps to identify which player
has just hit the ball, when one is trying to browse Gransnet at the same time as watching this quarter final!

Alea Mon 06-Jul-15 21:16:25

Thank goodness! Wimbledon2Day seems to be reverting to the traditional format.
Game, set and match to the TV audience fans?

Anniebach Mon 06-Jul-15 21:04:21

Pittcity, I think I'm sure ! Yes I am sure

Pittcity Mon 06-Jul-15 19:57:57

Are you sure Anniebach?

Anniebach Mon 06-Jul-15 19:52:07

He will pull up - well I think , gosh tummy churning

Pittcity Mon 06-Jul-15 19:46:05

Djokovic is on the ropes! Another exciting match!

NanKate Mon 06-Jul-15 19:31:21

Is Wimbledon2 Day as bad as all the critics say ? I haven't seen it yet.

I miss not having John Inverdale with a more prominent role. He made an error in describing one of the female players in a negative way, he should have been reprimanded then allowed to carry on doing what he does best. The BBC are plonkers IMO for down grading him.

Alea Sat 04-Jul-15 21:07:15

And breathe. . . . !
Well done Andy, shame about Ward though (also about Tsonga and Brown, but can't have all my favourites winning, they'd end up playing each other)

HildaW Sat 04-Jul-15 19:20:00

I turned it off Merlot!

merlotgran Sat 04-Jul-15 18:04:13

Ward v Pospisil....What a pedestrian match.

It's livening up now but we've seen such great battles this has been like watching paint dry.

Anniebach Fri 03-Jul-15 22:31:26

Hope today's match will give Heather more confidence

Anya Fri 03-Jul-15 21:23:15

I'm guessing Heather lost to Serena but only just? Shame, but no shame!

Lys60 Fri 03-Jul-15 20:49:04

Looking forward to wonderful tennis from Djokovic and Federer. Also Serena this Wimbledon

Charleygirl Fri 03-Jul-15 20:32:03

That was fabulous- the best match of the day in my opinion. Serena is a good sport, applauding one of Heather's wins mid play. It was nice also to see the pair of them walk off court together. I cannot believe that Heather is 59 in the world after that performance today.

Lona Fri 03-Jul-15 20:27:31

And Serena was gracious enough to give Heather the credit due to her.

merlotgran Fri 03-Jul-15 20:19:22

Heather was amazing. It was as good as any final. Next time!!

Luckygirl Fri 03-Jul-15 20:04:04

Serena isn't fat, so I certainly would not call you "fattist" NanaKate - she is just a huge bundle of muscle.

Heather did so well to get as close as she did, and let us hope she will be able to realise this and not get too despondent.

NanKate Fri 03-Jul-15 19:56:14

Well done Heather you will beat Serena one day. Serena is so Amazonian in size I am surprised that Heather kept up with Serena's strength of serve.

And before anyone says I am being 'Fatist' if there is such a word, I am just stating a fact about her physique.

Can't wait to see Dustin tomorrow.