Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments 🎾

Anyone watch Medvedev playing Fery (GB) earlier this week? He's only 20 and a wild card - I think Medvedev thought it would be a walk in the park, but he played really well, went after the ball, great serve and volley - I reckon he's someone to watch.

Not in the least bit interested. I know I'm not the only one.
The BBC is obsessed with it, should have it's own sports channel.

Never been a fan of Djokovic, he appears quite smug at times. Always been a fan of Nadal and am supporting Alcaraz who seems such a nice guy. Would always support Andy Murray against anybody. As for the ladies it’s Petra Kivitova or Ons Jabeur.
Wimbledon is one of the sporting highlights of the year for me but there has been too much chat this year for my liking. And don’t get me started on John Inverdale, felt sorry for Feliciano Lopez the other day who was too polite to do anything but laugh at him, unlike Steve Redgrave at the olympics one year! 😂 And I hate all the ultra slow motion stuff, sometimes at the expense of actual play!
Rant over!

I don’t watch Wimbledon as not a tennis fan. Doesn’t impact me as rarely watch the BBC channels anyway (although I’m forced to pay the licence fee!). I know a lot of people get pleasure from watching and it is part of the summer, isn’t it? However, as with most sports these days, I do find both the game and the players completely overhyped!

Don't like Djokovic at all. Hate that he always seems to get 'easy' opponents in the early rounds , and of course Federer (GOAT)!! and Rafa (GIAT No 2)!! are not playing, making it still easier for him. Just hope one of the up and coming young, hopeful, players will knock him off his arrogant perch!!

I go with my daughter to the men’s semi final every year. It’s fantastic atmosphere even better if there’s a Brit still in it. No one does it better than Wimbledon.

It is fine for fans to be able to watch every game. Why do the rest of us have to watch it through again on the news?

Was also pleased to see Ons Jabeur win, and didn't like the way her opponent made her wait to serve either.
Unfortunately/fortunately tennis was interrupted by a call from DS and DGS in NZ.
I'll catch up on results tomoro.

Hmm, yes. The 'out' call from the crowd was really poor.

Pleased with the result - and the next round will be amazing I hope.

It is indeed, lixy
Crowd irritating at times tho'.

Well played, Ons. I'm happy 🙂

Bianca Andreescu will be back, I'm sure.

Zverev vs Berrettini anyone?
I would like both to win. It's a super match.

I really want Hons Jabeur to win.
The Candian is annoying, wandering around and making Jabeur wait to serve.

Looks like The Greek God is playing in the Doubles too, with his brother. How fit is that?😉
Is it a case of double swoon ❤️➕❤️

Yes, it was good.

merlotgran

^Watched the Alcaraz (sp) match - it was excellent^

Yes it was but am I the only one who keeps wanting to call him Alcatraz?

no you are not!

Watched the Alcaraz (sp) match - it was excellent

Yes it was but am I the only one who keeps wanting to call him Alcatraz?

I am being grumpy because I really feel the Beeb's coverage is lacking

Yes, it's making us grumpy too!!

As for "Teatime News" - I was expecting some delicate cucumber sandwiches, a piece of Victoria sponge and a cup of Earl Grey to arrive.
(I was disappointed.)
It's just BBC News!

Callistemon21

nanaK54

I take it all back - they have sorted it out

I think rain stopped play on the outside courts

I like Medvedev 🤞

Not picked up the crochet yet.

Ah no - not at the time that I posted - but honestly just ignore me, I am being grumpy because I really feel the Beeb's coverage is lacking
Watched the Alcaraz (sp) match - it was excellent!

Watched the Carlos Alcaraz match - brilliant tennis, very exciting.

Ons Jabeur

I was looking forward to watching sons Jabeur.
After Medvedev match ended I nipped down the garden to pick rhubarb and when I sat back down it’s 2 men’s matches. What happened?
Happy to watch Tsitsipas again tho,
First round of crochet blanket half finished.

nanaK54

I take it all back - they have sorted it out

I think rain stopped play on the outside courts

I like Medvedev 🤞

Not picked up the crochet yet.

Watching Medvedev today. He can look so pained at times. Never seen his opponent Fuscovics before but it’s a good match.
Crochet blanket border coming along nicely now.

I take it all back - they have sorted it out