OMG just imagine opening against Djokovic on Centre Court at the age of 19. I suppose somebody has to play him. Nothing to lose, but I hope Jack Draper is out there for a reasonable length of time! Emotional introduction to this opening match - felt quite teary!
I’m so missing my favourite Rafa Nadal, come back soon. David Goffin love to watch his style of tennis when he is on form, but he’s not here either. I think Stan Wawrinka is in recovery.
Can’t stand ND or DM but there are lots of lovely young players coming up.
Did you see Sonego last week in the Final with Sinner? As the runner up in his speech he said that his Gran had died 2 weeks before and ‘she was my best friend’. ? They we’re both excellent.
pittcity I would advise it. I was looking at the time and said to DH about 8.45 if I was there I would be panicking about getting back. Coming from Yorkshire it’s too much looking at the clock etc to do in a day. For my peace of mind its 2 nights in a hotel.
Phew! I swear that Andy looks ten years older than he did at the start of the match. That third set was a nightmare. I think he was saved by the brief respite when they closed the roof.
He sounded quite emotional in the interview but it does demonstrate just how much his tennis means to him. It’s obvious that moments like this make all the hard grind of training worth it.
I loved how he kept thanking the spectators for their warm welcome and support during the match. It’s obvious how much it means to him.
Let’s hope he can recover well for the next match, and let’s hope our nerves recover too!