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Wimbledon 2021 ???

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MawBe Mon 28-Jun-21 13:42:29

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!

Grandmadinosaur Sun 11-Jul-21 14:19:44

Berrettini for me too ?

Anniebach Sun 11-Jul-21 14:32:57

Callistemon yes I know Goran is Croatian, does this matter ?

ixion Sun 11-Jul-21 15:34:15

Sorry to bother you but - is Berrettini Senior the guy with the black baseball cap and what looks like a black bullet-proof vest? To his left, Mamma and younger brother?
Missed the lowdown at the beginning!?

JenniferEccles Sun 11-Jul-21 15:39:08

Yes it is and he’s afraid to watch!

Smileless2012 Sun 11-Jul-21 15:42:05

I'm afraid to watch too atm!!!

Whitewavemark2 Sun 11-Jul-21 15:43:33

Berretini looks exactly like my eldest GS - so go!go!go!

ixion Sun 11-Jul-21 15:44:46

Thanks!

Smileless2012 Sun 11-Jul-21 15:49:28

You have a very handsome GS Whitewavemarksmile.

Lucca Sun 11-Jul-21 16:12:34

I’m in serious bother with my bloke for mentioning Matteo’s devastating good looks…….silly man fgs we are in our seventies !

Berettini is putting up an Amazing fight

Whitewavemark2 Sun 11-Jul-21 16:16:50

Smileless2012

You have a very handsome GS Whitewavemarksmile.

He is gorgeous?. He has Italian genes from his maternal grandfather. Only recently grown his beard.

J52 Sun 11-Jul-21 16:21:29

It’s certain,y a rollercoaster of emotions. ?

Grandma70s Sun 11-Jul-21 16:35:01

I can’t see whether Berrettini is good-looking or not, because the facial hair and the cap hide so much of his face. I don’t like this fashion for beards,

I don’t mind who wins, so am watching it for the tennis.

GrandmasueUK Sun 11-Jul-21 16:36:30

It makes a change not having all the loud grunting and seeing rallies, instead of serving Aces all the time. I never felt as though I was watching a proper tennis match. Just a series of shots!

Whitewavemark2 Sun 11-Jul-21 16:37:32

Grandma70s

I can’t see whether Berrettini is good-looking or not, because the facial hair and the cap hide so much of his face. I don’t like this fashion for beards,

I don’t mind who wins, so am watching it for the tennis.

Oh believe me he is delightful?? .
I think you will find that the cap actually hides his neck?

You can actually do both, enjoy the tennis and appreciate the players.

Lucca Sun 11-Jul-21 16:40:45

Hear hear

Whitewavemark2 Sun 11-Jul-21 16:46:01

Even if he loses, my goodness he’s played well, so young and his first grand slam!!

Lucca Sun 11-Jul-21 17:04:54

Agree. What a fighter

Sparklefizz Sun 11-Jul-21 17:52:27

Fantastic tennis!!!!!!! I wanted Berrettini to win and many times I thought he would do it. He's definitely someone to watch next year.

Shez1955 Sun 11-Jul-21 19:51:13

Wonderful Wimbledon fortnight. I’ve been convalescing so had time to watch all the delightful young up and coming players. I wanted Berrettini to win. It would have great to see a new face win but hey maybe next year.