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🎾Calling all Wimbledon watchers🏆! Views and Comments?

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ixion Mon 01-Jul-24 08:58:01

A platform for news, views and comments this Wimbledon fortnight.

Andy - how far will he get?
Who will be the most annoying presenter(s)?
Any Brits to look out for?
Anyone here going?

And not forgetting Lucca, who loved the game and the Championship🌻.

Rekarie Tue 02-Jul-24 20:01:41

Very true, J52. Which is great for viewers.

Did you see Rublev , smashing his legs 7 times with his racquet? He drew blood. Out of the tournament now but maybe he needs to work on his outbursts.

Perfectly normal to be annoyed with how you're playing but this is totally beyond a normal reaction.

Millie22 Tue 02-Jul-24 20:25:39

Really don't like to see anyone breaking their racquet.

Bellasnana Tue 02-Jul-24 20:28:24

Millie22

Really don't like to see anyone breaking their racquet.

Quite agree. I’ve gone right off Draper after that. 😞

Rekarie Tue 02-Jul-24 20:34:56

It's passion. They work so hard and just lose it at times. Federer broke 6 rackets in his time, Djokovic approximately 52. Murray had his moments.

Only top player who has never indulged in this behaviour is Rafael Nadal.

NotAGran55 Tue 02-Jul-24 21:16:49

👏 👏 Well done Jack.

J52 Tue 02-Jul-24 21:24:35

I also don’t like the displays of temper either.
Draper / Ymar match certainly was nail biting. Cameron Norrie/ Draper match will be interesting.

Crossstitchfan Wed 03-Jul-24 08:41:41

Oh very funny! Ha ha!!

Crossstitchfan Wed 03-Jul-24 08:48:38

DamaskRose

Crossstitchfan

So Andy Murray left it to the very last minute to drop out of the singles. Never mind the extra work and worry he has inflicted on the organisers.
Very selfish of him in my opinion. He must have known before then.
Another reason why I dislike him!

Of course he knew before he told anybody, he just did it to annoy you! 😝

My last comment was for DamaskRose

Anniebach Wed 03-Jul-24 12:48:38

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu for mixed doubles

ixion Wed 03-Jul-24 15:00:37

Could work, Anniebach.
Mixed doubles always often seem to be made up of last minute pairings.

On a shallower note, hoping that the lovely Carlos Ramos, umpire, puts in an appearance😍

ixion Wed 03-Jul-24 15:22:15

Alcarez being given a run for his money!

Callistemon213 Wed 03-Jul-24 15:22:46

Please could someone ask McEnroe to keep quiet just for five minutes?
He doesn't seem able to stop talking.

ixion Wed 03-Jul-24 15:24:35

Never could, Callistemon.
Used to drive my DM potty!

Callistemon213 Wed 03-Jul-24 15:33:33

😁

DH is muttering about him

Well, Alcaraz is great but I'm supporting the Aussie.

ixion Wed 03-Jul-24 15:55:12

At least it's tennis related drivel, tho'.
Unlike the Andrew Castles of this world and some of the women commentators, who can spout unrelated drivel.

Bellasnana Wed 03-Jul-24 16:00:10

My favourite commentator is Martina Navratilova. She doesn’t talk just for the sake of it and what she does have to say is usually interesting and, at times, humorous.

I’m rooting for Carlos in this match. He seems to have found his groove, touch wood!

J52 Wed 03-Jul-24 16:23:53

Callistemon213

Please could someone ask McEnroe to keep quiet just for five minutes?
He doesn't seem able to stop talking.

Totally agree, he’s sooooo annoying

Dwmxwg Wed 03-Jul-24 16:24:12

What’s with the slow motion clips of ball boys/girls in between games?!

J52 Wed 03-Jul-24 16:24:45

It’s a good game, I’m rooting for Alcaraz

Rekarie Wed 03-Jul-24 16:46:35

I reckon Alcaraz will make the final.

And I'm one of John McEnroe's fans. He really knows what he's talking about. Andrew Castle irritates me.

Emma up soon. Hopefully she'll get through.

merlotgran Wed 03-Jul-24 16:52:40

Millie22

Really don't like to see anyone breaking their racquet.

Unless it’s set to music.

Great dance routine! 😂

Grandma70s Wed 03-Jul-24 17:21:46

Tennis is the only sport I ever watch.

I mute the commentary if it’s John McEnroe or Tracy Austin. I just can’t bear their voices. Apart from that I enjoy Wimbledon. Clare Balding has a nice soft voice,

ixion Wed 03-Jul-24 17:35:31

Emma?😱
Doing great so far.

Against Elysée Mertens, as we were informed this afternoon🙄

NotAGran55 Wed 03-Jul-24 18:16:35

Emma is on fire 🔥

merlotgran Wed 03-Jul-24 18:24:13

Well done, Emma!