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We ❤️ Wimbledon ‘22.

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TillyTrotter Mon 27-Jun-22 17:20:09

Please join us in conversation if you enjoy Wimbledon - it is just 2 weeks of the years and greatly enjoyed by it’s fans.

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 13:15:44

Please don’t let Rafa get Covid - it’s dreadful that it’s affecting the players now there are here in the U.K. for our wonderful Championship at SW19.

JenniferEccles Tue 28-Jun-22 13:24:16

In an interview yesterday Djokovic stated that he will still refuse the covid vaccine even though as rules stand at the moment, he won’t be able to compete at the U.S Open or next year’s Australian Open.

He’s is a hard character to like isn’t he?

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 13:35:01

Yes he must have lost respect and friends in the game too.

Smileless2012 Tue 28-Jun-22 13:44:33

That annoys me too Sparklefizz in fact everything about that man annoys me so I can't stand to watch him.

Well let's hope that he doesn't do next year what he did at this year's Australian Open Jennifer, and turn up anyway because he has such an over inflated opinion of himself, that he thinks the rules don't apply to him.

He's respected for his game on the circuit I think Tilly but has never been popular.

Grandmadinosaur Tue 28-Jun-22 13:52:32

Just seen the sad news on Berrettini. He’s my number 2 after Rafa. Please let Rafa stay Covid free ?

Honeysuckleberries Tue 28-Jun-22 14:13:29

Watching Kyrgios against British player Paul Jubb. Paul is a 22 year old black player from a council estate in Hull, who lost both his parents before he was 8. To even get to Wimbledon is such an achievement. He is playing so well but Kyrgios is being an absolute prat as usual. He is constantly yelling, talking at random members of the crowd, haranguing the umpire for as long as he can and so on. How is this not unsportsmanlike behaviour. It’s such a shame because he has all the talent, he does not need to do it.

Callistemon21 Tue 28-Jun-22 14:16:45

Kyrgios is a most unpleasant player and has been accusing the crowd of "racial slurs" against him.
I'd love to see Jubb beat him.

SJV07 Tue 28-Jun-22 14:20:45

Sorry, not very interested, and find that both channels and the red button etc etc, for 2 weeks, is too much, .
Force fed, just like football!
Dislike Andy Murray particularly.

Callistemon21 Tue 28-Jun-22 14:22:19

SJV07

Sorry, not very interested, and find that both channels and the red button etc etc, for 2 weeks, is too much, .
Force fed, just like football!
Dislike Andy Murray particularly.

There is another thread for people who aren't so keen, SJV07

No need to spoil this one for those who are.

Callistemon21 Tue 28-Jun-22 14:25:08

Here you are:
It started well but sadly got derailed. I hope this one doesn't.

www.gransnet.com/forums/sport/1312139-Wimbledon-2022

Zoejory Tue 28-Jun-22 14:34:47

No need to watch if you don't like it! Today we have access to so many channels and streaming services.

I have to admit I like Kyrgios. I was always drawn to the bad boys. Jubb is doing very well against him though. Nice player.

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 14:38:36

Superb game Kyrgios v Jubb . Really enjoying it and 22 yr old Jubb is showing such maturity in himself and his play.

Callistemon21 Tue 28-Jun-22 14:49:21

He is, isn't he, so calm and no grunting. Nor from Kyrgios although it must be difficult for Jubb to ignore his rantings.

LauraNorderr Tue 28-Jun-22 14:52:57

Used to be an avid fan in the days of McEnroe, Connors, Borg, Edberg, Agassi was my last big tennis crush. Since then I’ve only watched Wimbledon and even then only from a quarter finals onwards. Loved Federer. This year I’ve taken a bit more interest especially after realising that that big Italian hunk was so darned good and now he’s beaten by covid, heartbreaking.
Hoping desperately for Jubb at the moment.
Money on Nadal. Hope not on NoVax Djokovic, maybe karma will sort that out.

Honeysuckleberries Tue 28-Jun-22 14:57:47

Paul has taken Kyrgios to a fifth set! I hope he wins.

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 14:59:07

Whooo……. a 5th set! Well done Paul Jubb ?

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 14:59:35

X posts Honey ?

Parsley3 Tue 28-Jun-22 15:00:17

Come on Paul!!!

Zoejory Tue 28-Jun-22 15:04:26

Used to be an avid fan in the days of McEnroe, Connors, Borg, Edberg, Agassi was my last big tennis crush

I could have written that myself, LauraNorderr!

I loved Le Conte as well. He used to interact with the audience but not in the channeling Krygios way.

It's been a great start to Wimbledon this year. Some really good games. I'm flicking over to Coco Gauff as well She's lovely to watch. Lost the first set! Seems to be even stevens now.

ixion Tue 28-Jun-22 15:24:51

Apols, but late to the BBC 1 party from BBC 2!!
Please can someone tell me who the lady (?player) is who is chatting with Tim and Sue about Nadal?
Many thanks!

Riverwalk Tue 28-Jun-22 15:29:54

Come on Paul!

Kyrgios is an unpleasant sort isn't he - a real narky personality.

Zoejory Tue 28-Jun-22 15:33:56

That has to be the shot of the match. Probably shot of the tournament.

He's doing incredibly well. Bit of a Boris Becker moment when he appeared from nowhere and won the tournament.

Grandmadinosaur Tue 28-Jun-22 15:45:04

So close. Well played and I’m sure one to watch in the future.

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 15:45:58

Valiant effort from Jubbs. ?

TillyTrotter Tue 28-Jun-22 15:46:09

Jubb sorry.