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I love Wimbledon

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Pittcity Wed 05-Jul-17 18:07:47

I even went to our local ladies tennis morning for the first time today. I am rubbish but the coach is a lovely young man. I may go again!
BTW Andy is winning easily as I write.
I love Wimbledon but don't like the swapping channels for the news etc. Surely they could have a Wimbledon channel so as not to disrupt the viewing of those on the other thread.

Tegan2 Wed 05-Jul-17 17:07:42

I tend to make a point of doing some decorating or, at the moment having a spring clean/clear out. I have the tennis on in the background in each room so I can potter about but keep up with what's going on. I don't think the women are grunting as much this year [no Sharpova, who I could only watch with the sound down]. They said Andy was limping a bit in his warm up. It doesn't look good for him sad. I'm so happy that we have so much 'proper' tennis now; I hated the years when we had people winning by serving aces all the time [yes, Sampras; you may look gorgeous these days but I still hated the way you played...].

whitewave Wed 05-Jul-17 16:49:14

What fit young women they are!!!!

merlotgran Wed 05-Jul-17 16:21:34

FAB!!!!!!

Well done, Johanna.

Anniebach Wed 05-Jul-17 16:08:31

Andy to win , but ?

Federer or Nadal

Always sorry Tsonga never made it to the top

Had a thing for Newcombe and Goran was phew

I wish Ken Rosewall could have won it, a great player and I loved Poncho too

Charleygirl Wed 05-Jul-17 15:59:59

I have a nasty suspicious feeling that the same may happen again today as Dustin is a very good player and Andy is not 100% in spite of what he has been saying.

merlotgran Wed 05-Jul-17 15:42:48

I'll be cheering for Andy...Natch but I do love watching Dustin Brown play.

Was it two years ago when he knocked out Nadal in one of the most exciting matches ever?

Rasta v Rafa grin

Charleygirl Wed 05-Jul-17 15:38:49

I would love Andy to win a 3rd time but he will be lucky if he wins against Dustin Brown later this afternoon.

NanKate Wed 05-Jul-17 15:37:13

And your favourites too the ones who have posted whilst I was typing

NanKate Wed 05-Jul-17 15:36:13

My DH describes Wimbledon as Salad Fortnight grin

I am a tennis fanatic and watch tournaments around the world all year round.

Now Merlot and Ali who would you like to win the Men's Singles.

Here are mine.

RAFA NADAL - my all time favourite.
Roger Federer - a perfect gentleman and such a smart dresser.
David Goffin - I know he is not at Wimbers. He is so light on his feet.

Last year I made some negative comments about the Dour Scot and was shot down in flames so I shall keep scthum.

Smithy Wed 05-Jul-17 15:36:00

Oh yes Merlotgran! Me too.

Smithy Wed 05-Jul-17 15:34:55

Oh yes merlotgran, me too!

merlotgran Wed 05-Jul-17 15:32:58

I luuuuurved John Newcombe. Oh, those sexy eyes.

Anniebach Wed 05-Jul-17 15:28:23

I love every minute of Wimbledon , get so nostalgic when I see players such as Laver viewing from the VIP box

Alima Wed 05-Jul-17 15:19:14

Oh, I loved Barry White! Well, not him as much as his music. Reminds me of very happy days.

merlotgran Wed 05-Jul-17 15:16:42

Waves across to the 'haters' thread grin

The centre court umpire has a VERY sexy voice. Sounds a bit like Barry White.

Forty.....luuuuuurve