Wimbledon

Andy was a teenager when he came to our attention , so he was a Kevin at times, what of Johnny Mac ? he is a darling now - took a long time though .

And Andy did not receive the Wimbledon welcome previous British players received did he? It was all hail to ' I could crush a lettuce ' Tim Henman

So right, Anniebach. He was a very gauche young man when he first arrived on the scene. Now he interviews very thoughtfully. He is an excellent analyst of his own and other players' games. Also remember the hell the Murray boys went through when the Dunblane school massacre took place. That must have left a mark on them.

jinglbellsfrocks...I'm not sure what you mean. GrannyTwice suggested that those who read a post and then said that they did not enjoy the coverage of tennis or other sports were being mean spirited. No, just expressing our views , the same as you do .

I agree Anno. Big fan of Andy Murray due in part, no doubt, to the fact that there are similarities between him and my youngest son at comparable ages.
Anyway, he's there to play tennis and to do what he loves, not to become idolized or demonized for his looks and character in front of the hungry media.

Aw, he lost in three sets, I blame the weather

Rafa was really on form today. Well done to him - good match.

No! She didn't say that! Read the post. Carefully.

that was to ginny

Fabulous match from the great guy Rafa. Try and keep the momentum going for Sunday - this will be a much harder match.

As they say in your Facebook page 'Vamos Rafa'.

I know the weather forecast is for thunder and I keep hearing this rumbling noise but there's no lightning, I guess its all the snoring I can hear from these tennis fans, falling asleep on the sofa. (no offence meant) lol

jinglbellsfrocks I'm obviously reading a different forum to you. Please could you explain what she did say ?

Gtw said " if I saw a thread which clearly indicated a topic in which I hadn't the slightest interest or worse, found extremely tedious, I wouldn't bother to click on, let alone say mean-spirited things about it when other people clearly enjoy it"

that's my last word on the subject. )

(the last bit was from me)

(whisper) I think she was aiming it at a poster with the name of a small silver creepy crawlie (no disrespect meant to that poster)

I'm definitely shutting up about it now.

Ok jinglbellsfrocks That's what I read too. I clicked just to see what was being said about Wimbledon. I think I responded correctly to Soutras original question. GrannyTwice inferred that I and others did not 'have a life. We do, it just doesn't include enjoying tennis and other sports.

Not sure why it particularly riled me today.

Sharapova's squawking has driven me to switch off. She sounds like a mating vixen.

Has none of you got a sense of humour, I was joking last night wen I posted my comments. I really could not care if anyone like tennis/football or anything else as long as they don't bother me with them.

I would also like to add that I thought these posts were for anyone. When I make a comment I hope I will stimulate anyone to reply, not just those who like what ive said. Therefore it is good that people who don't like tennis can make a comment too, it creates a more balanced view . Those who are saying that if someone does not like tennis should not comment are trying to create bias. I am the least bias person ever and I see all points of view.

I watched the 2008 epic final between Nadal and Federer again this afternoon, and was on the edge of my seat even though I knew the outcome! Stunning tennis!

My memory is so bad I wouldn't have remembered who won anyay . I'm so glad men's tennis moved on from the Sampras years, though [which I found as unwatchable as Sharapova]. Did she win today, by the way? Please say she didn't.

OK she didn't win, Tegan! (she did though - sorry!)

It was an amazing match though! I turned the volume right down and was spell bound! Wonder what tomorrow will bring- will it be Rafa or Novak?

It's too close to guess, Soutra - both amazing players. Should be a very good match.

Oh dear, Ive had my telly off for the last week due to the football and now someone has told me that Wimbledon is on next week. I thought it was on a fortnight ago. How am I going to cope with no telly for another week. I don't watch much but everywhere gives priority to sport. Also why is it that the sport is only on in the summer months after all the football is happening abroad and the courts at Wimbledon are roofed (or so they say). grooooan. Enough to drive me to eat for comfort and that's not good.

That is a bit defeatist, Silverfish. Surely you can find some channels without any sport? Or watch I-player or Catch-up TV. Do you have sole possession of the remote control? If not, act now to take it over!