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šŸŽ¾Calling all Wimbledon watchersšŸ†! 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🌻.

Millie22 Wed 10-Jul-24 18:33:00

And me!

I'd love to go. Every year we try to get tickets through the ballot but no luck so far.

Bellasnana Wed 10-Jul-24 17:46:39

Grandmadinosaur

Is Notagran around today? Was hoping for a report on her day out at SW19 yesterday.

Me too!

ixion Wed 10-Jul-24 17:19:35

Enjoying this match.
Come on Musetti!

TillyTrotter Wed 10-Jul-24 17:06:44

Good to see the way the Fritz v Musetti match is shaping up.
I think Fritz will win.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 10-Jul-24 17:00:46

Is Notagran around today? Was hoping for a report on her day out at SW19 yesterday.

Sparklefizz Wed 10-Jul-24 15:14:02

tickingbird

I fear it’s Djokovic again this year. Brilliant player but I just can’t warm to him.

I'm the same.

tickingbird Wed 10-Jul-24 15:10:41

Oops getting ahead of myself. Djokovic still has to play the semi final.

tickingbird Wed 10-Jul-24 15:00:45

Well that’s Ostapenko gone. I’d like Medvedev to win - another quirky character but it could be a tough match against Alcaraz and whoever wins will have a fresh, rested Djokovic waiting 😟

Grandmadinosaur Wed 10-Jul-24 13:59:17

I was sorry to hear about De Minaur too. I really hope Alcaraz wins but he’s had a fight on his hands the last couple of matches.

I disagree with John McEnroe re Djokovic. That opinion is rubbish. If it was down to him being a good player then we wouldn’t like Alcaraz, Nadal et al.

tickingbird Wed 10-Jul-24 13:26:08

I love Ostapenko and would really like her to win. She’s different and quirky. Can either be brilliant or dreadful. I hope she’s on form today.

Callistemon213 Wed 10-Jul-24 13:05:19

Grandmadinosaur

Just seen Alex de Minaur has withdrawn through injury.

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that.

DamaskRose Wed 10-Jul-24 12:57:53

Grandmadinosaur

Just seen Alex de Minaur has withdrawn through injury.

Yes, really sorry to hear that, partly because it gives Djokovic a bye. John McEnroe thinks the crowd is against Djokovic because he’s such a good player?! I just like every other player on the tour better! 🤣

tickingbird Wed 10-Jul-24 12:46:04

I fear it’s Djokovic again this year. Brilliant player but I just can’t warm to him.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 10-Jul-24 12:41:40

Just seen Alex de Minaur has withdrawn through injury.

glammagran Wed 10-Jul-24 10:51:55

Unfortunately, I tip Djokovic to take the title again. Maybe against Alcaraz. Really dislike the Serb and I would like to see the latter win, but I don’t think his form has been consistent enough. I hope I’m proved wrong.

I’m having a day off tennis today. Watched so much of it last week. Even though DH does not like football at all he will be watching the Euros tonight when England play.

Rekarie Tue 09-Jul-24 21:36:36

The match today with Alkarez and Paul was one of the best matches I've ever seen. I have no idea how they are able to play such ferocious shots for so long.

Would have been a worthy final

TillyTrotter Tue 09-Jul-24 19:56:27

For me something is missing in the Men’s Tennis at Wimbledon this year.
It’s not all that exciting - does anyone else feel the same?
Saying that I enjoyed the two matches yesterday Fils v De Minaur and Zverev v Fritz.
Maybe it’s just me.

Grandmadinosaur Tue 09-Jul-24 19:32:13

Anyone but Djokovic for me J52

J52 Tue 09-Jul-24 19:21:25

Grandmadinosaur

Phew Alcaraz had me worried there.

Same here! I really want him to be in the final with Djokovic. That will be some match.

Grandmadinosaur Tue 09-Jul-24 18:56:52

Phew Alcaraz had me worried there.

tickingbird Tue 09-Jul-24 18:03:03

Alcaraz not doing too well either. I hope it’s not Djokovic again.

Millie22 Tue 09-Jul-24 17:17:20

I've just got home and I see that we are into a fifth set.

Come on Jannik.

DamaskRose Tue 09-Jul-24 16:53:55

Sinner looking and playing better now.

tickingbird Tue 09-Jul-24 16:47:57

Me too

Bellasnana Tue 09-Jul-24 16:42:00

Isn’t it infuriating that both men’s matches are on simultaneously! I’m flicking between channels.