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Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments 🎾

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ixion Mon 03-Jul-23 10:16:57

Just thought it might be an idea to have a thread for sharing thoughts and comments this Wimbledon fortnight for those who follow.

Thinking too of Lucca, tennis' no.1 fan.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 12-Jul-23 16:30:52

I can’t believe that Eubanks will win, but an astounding player.

Smileless2012 Wed 12-Jul-23 16:36:27

Medvedev seems to be losing his cool, not like him. Fabulous match so far and I think Eubanks might just have this Whitewavemark.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 12-Jul-23 16:38:33

😬

vegansrock Wed 12-Jul-23 17:29:43

Is it just me or are the ball boys quite elderly this year?

Sparklefizz Wed 12-Jul-23 18:12:39

I so much wanted Eubanks to win! What an exciting match.

Callistemon21 Wed 12-Jul-23 18:24:36

I do like Medvedev and also Eubanks who is a newcomer, but I didn't mind who won - the best man!!

That would have made a good final 🙂

Whitewavemark2 Wed 12-Jul-23 18:27:04

Now for young Carlos!!

Tizliz Wed 12-Jul-23 20:25:44

Can’t Medvedev buy comfortable underwear in Russia!

tickingbird Thu 13-Jul-23 06:54:28

Medvedev doesn’t live in Russia!

Callistemon21 Thu 13-Jul-23 10:58:10

I doubt that he goes back there either.

He should be able to afford the best underpants though.
What was wrong with them?

Tizliz Thu 13-Jul-23 11:34:30

He was constantly adjusting them, it was only a light hearted comment.

tickingbird Thu 13-Jul-23 11:48:53

Tizliz

He was constantly adjusting them, it was only a light hearted comment.

I know. Must admit I didn’t notice but I’m a Rafa fan and so used to him constantly ‘adjusting’ that I don’t register it anymore. smile 🥎

merlotgran Thu 13-Jul-23 14:39:14

Svitolina seems to have completely lost her spark 🙁

Norah Thu 13-Jul-23 15:17:47

Tizliz

He was constantly adjusting them, it was only a light hearted comment.

My husband says, when I ask 'oh why again'? "Norah you won't understand, they get bound up playing tennis and need adjustment."

I suppose I'm happy as I won't ever understand that body part. smile

Sparklefizz Thu 13-Jul-23 16:07:01

Isn't that what a jockstrap or cod piece or something is for? grin

Norah Thu 13-Jul-23 16:28:08

Sparklefizz

Isn't that what a jockstrap or cod piece or something is for? grin

Not to be over graphic, but for example only, don't large heavy breasts, even in a well fitting bra, need adjusting when running, jumping, sweating?

Mine are very large and a problem -- not even caught up between sweaty legs running all over the court as men's bits.

My husband, an avid tennis player, says - even in proper fitting under basics - bits crushed is not comfortable, adjustments may be needed.

tickingbird Thu 13-Jul-23 16:58:37

Come on Ons!! 🙏

MayBee70 Thu 13-Jul-23 17:31:45

I’m willing her to win so hard!

FannyCornforth Thu 13-Jul-23 17:35:53

MayBee70

I’m willing her to win so hard!

Me too! She’s lovely x

maddyone Thu 13-Jul-23 17:40:30

She’s done it! Fantastic match. Can’t wait for the ladies final 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

maddyone Thu 13-Jul-23 17:41:55

The crowd love her don’t they? I do too. Great role model for Arab women.

Sparklefizz Thu 13-Jul-23 17:43:49

Terrific match. Well done Ons.

ixion Thu 13-Jul-23 17:47:29

Good on ya, Ons.
Lovely girl!

tickingbird Thu 13-Jul-23 17:48:29

It’s so refreshing to see a player that relies on skill and spin and guile instead of blasting the ball at 100mph. I’m so pleased. I hope she wins the final.

Louella12 Thu 13-Jul-23 17:53:11

Very pleased that she won. She's lovely. I'll be cheering for her on Saturday