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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.

MayBee70 Wed 29-Jun-22 21:57:55

Missed the end. Took the dog for a walk while the roof went on. It’s what I tend to do when there’s a penalty shoot out.

Lucca Thu 30-Jun-22 06:53:11

Interesting prejudices /misconceptions on here !
Owner isn’t a younger player !
He can do more than serve!
Can be beaten by clever play eg Murray’s frequent drop shots

Sparklefizz Thu 30-Jun-22 07:43:58

Oh no, Andy has gone! He was so fed up with himself. I have never seen him expressing that frustration before.

I agree the continual aces from Isner were boring. Andy miscalculated several of his drop shots which he would easily have managed in the past. He isn't on top form although his tenacity and determination couldn't be faulted.

I certainly needed Sewing Bee to calm my nerves smile

GrammarGrandma Thu 30-Jun-22 09:58:13

I love it! And this year it is keeping me going during a difficult time. My sister died last week and I was in a hotel in Eastbourne for a few days sorting her affairs. I was alone in the evenings so thanked God for the reassuring familiarity of grass court tennis.

Smileless2012 Thu 30-Jun-22 11:23:09

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister GrammarGrandma flowers.

I thought Isner was very gracious in victory but I'm guttedsad.

Zoejory Thu 30-Jun-22 11:33:27

Isner himself admitted it was his serve that helps get him through. He didn't want to get involved in rallies with Murray due to his ability.

Callistemon21 Thu 30-Jun-22 11:51:42

Zoejory

Isner himself admitted it was his serve that helps get him through. He didn't want to get involved in rallies with Murray due to his ability.

You have to use whatever it takes!

Honeysuckleberries Thu 30-Jun-22 12:43:53

Am I wrong (probably) but the bbc are showing a tedious match on the only beeb channel doing Wimbledon this morning because it has a British player, who is predictably not doing well. Meanwhile Kyrgios is playing but to find him you have to use red button or I player. Mind you they’ll probably switch channels at some point ad nauseum.

TillyTrotter Thu 30-Jun-22 14:20:13

It is usual to support our own up-and-coming players and show off their talents on TV.
At the Roland Garros French championship Tv channel Eurosport showed more French players in their games.
There is a lot of etiquette and traditions around tennis - and I for one like it Honeysuckle .

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-Jun-22 15:01:47

Yayyyy come on Katie

TillyTrotter Thu 30-Jun-22 15:04:21

Making a glass of Pimms Grandmadinosaur in celebration. Come on Katie …….. ? Your hard work will pay off!!

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-Jun-22 15:25:05

I’ve had a Magnum. I need to keep a clear head for GS who will be here soon. He was here yesterday bless him we were sat cuddling up watching Emma Raducanu and trying to explain the scoring to a 5 year old! Seems to be getting into it though. Hurrah.

TillyTrotter Thu 30-Jun-22 15:32:57

Lots of adults say they don’t understand the scoring. Your little GS is doing well
Come on Katie !!

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-Jun-22 15:35:04

Yes woohoooooooo fabulous.

merlotgran Thu 30-Jun-22 15:35:32

Yipeeeeee!!

TillyTrotter Thu 30-Jun-22 15:35:35

Yessss she’s done it.
Brilliant player - so well deserved. ?

ixion Thu 30-Jun-22 15:36:35

Anyone see the ❤️Carlos Ramos in the Umpire's chair this year?

ixion Thu 30-Jun-22 15:38:55

The man!

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-Jun-22 15:40:24

Rafa up next ?

PoppyFlower Thu 30-Jun-22 15:51:37

Well done Katie Boulter!! So pleased to catch the end of her match. I will be following her now..

I am so pleased you are finding some respite in tennis Grammar Grandma.

The upcoming Kygrios v Tsitsipas match will be a must see! Firstly, Rafa.... ????

Zoejory Thu 30-Jun-22 15:57:06

Katie did very well indeed.

Now my gorgeous Rafa. My dogs will have to wait for their stroll.

tickingbird Thu 30-Jun-22 16:05:13

Fantastic win for Katie and now my all time No 1 Rafa. Just love him ❤️

TillyTrotter Thu 30-Jun-22 16:13:00

Katie will play Harmony Tan on Saturday (who beat Serena in the first round this week).

TillyTrotter Thu 30-Jun-22 16:13:52

No ixion but I have heard the umpire who sounds like Barry White. ?

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-Jun-22 16:18:17

Thank you Tilly that should be a good match.