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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.

merlotgran Fri 07-Jul-23 18:05:42

Mr too. Is it gin o’clock yet?

Ooh yes it was five minutes ago. 😂

Smileless2012 Fri 07-Jul-23 17:34:25

Me too Louella how does Judy manage to watch?

Louella12 Fri 07-Jul-23 17:13:14

I'm finding this match very stressful. Here's hoping Andy will manage it.

Then Djokovic I think? Fabulous

ixion Fri 07-Jul-23 16:27:50

Please don't let him be doing Andy's match.

So often, there's an awkward silence or response to his stupid questions. You can almost feel the disdain. Classic reply from Woodbridge (?) this afternoon- well of course. Something about 'do you think, for a singles player, it has to be all about you?'🙄

PamelaJ1 Fri 07-Jul-23 16:25:46

Are you all ready?

Callistemon21 Fri 07-Jul-23 16:14:26

nanaK54

Callistemon21

We were out but turned on after lunch to watch de Minaur -v- Berretini only to find that match abandoned by the BBC just when it got to a third set to be replaced by a women's match.

Or did we somehow miss the end? Tried iPlayer too but still couldn't find set 3 of the de Minaur match.

I know - I was similarly frustrated - BBC coverage is really lacking this year.
Can I just add I am so sick of Andrew Castle's awful commentary

Why does he keep asking the other commentators awkward questions?
Sometimes it sounds almost like bullying.

Smileless2012 Fri 07-Jul-23 16:10:22

One I wont be watching Annie but all ready for Andy this afternoon and not long to wait now.

Anniebach Fri 07-Jul-23 15:50:10

Djokovic later this evening

Grammaretto Fri 07-Jul-23 15:46:44

The Murray game hasn't started again yet. It'll be on after Alcarez

nanaK54 Fri 07-Jul-23 15:30:37

Callistemon21

We were out but turned on after lunch to watch de Minaur -v- Berretini only to find that match abandoned by the BBC just when it got to a third set to be replaced by a women's match.

Or did we somehow miss the end? Tried iPlayer too but still couldn't find set 3 of the de Minaur match.

I know - I was similarly frustrated - BBC coverage is really lacking this year.
Can I just add I am so sick of Andrew Castle's awful commentary

MayBee70 Fri 07-Jul-23 15:14:06

I had to work in the garden last night and forgot about the match. Came in and felt that Murray was going to fall short in this game albeit only fractionally so I struggled to watch it. Then had to have a bath and found afterwards that they were playing today. I always thought that it was those Olympic gold medals that finished Andy off physically because he puts so much into his game and won’t give up. He never makes it easy for himself. Ot those of us watching him and willing him to win, But it’s so great watching sport like that compared to the Sampras ace scoring years.

Callistemon21 Fri 07-Jul-23 14:54:34

We were out but turned on after lunch to watch de Minaur -v- Berretini only to find that match abandoned by the BBC just when it got to a third set to be replaced by a women's match.

Or did we somehow miss the end? Tried iPlayer too but still couldn't find set 3 of the de Minaur match.

Grammaretto Fri 07-Jul-23 07:50:37

Me too NanaDana but I gave up watching before they stopped playing.
More nerve-racking tennis today. My knitting is a mess!

NanaDana Fri 07-Jul-23 06:43:37

What a gutsy performance from Murray. As Tsitsipas started so confidently I had the uneasy feeling that Andy was on his way out, but what a fightback, with flashes of him at his championship best. When play resumes later today, I just hope that he quickly gets into the groove, especially with that first serve.

JenniferEccles Thu 06-Jul-23 22:51:02

It’s easy to see why he was once the world number one player.
What fantastic tennis that was, and more to look forward to tomorrow.
I hope he sleeps well.

Callistemon21 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:50:53

tickingbird

^I'm anxiety eating, this is no good for a diet!!^

Me too Callistemon. Feel quite sick with too much stodge and high anxiety. When he screamed out and fell I thought he’d done his hip.

I must try and get to sleep now!

Yes, me too.

Is that the place where other players have slipped?

Louella12 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:46:02

Murray is absolutely brilliant 👏

I agree, Anniebach ... golf would be much less stressful!

tickingbird Thu 06-Jul-23 22:45:38

I'm anxiety eating, this is no good for a diet!!

Me too Callistemon. Feel quite sick with too much stodge and high anxiety. When he screamed out and fell I thought he’d done his hip.

I must try and get to sleep now!

Anniebach Thu 06-Jul-23 22:27:14

Think I will start watching golf

Luckygirl3 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:26:22

I hate the Murray snarl. Puts me off the match.

Callistemon21 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:24:05

I don't like booing.

It's just not sportsmanlike.

Grammaretto Thu 06-Jul-23 22:20:52

I can't bear it.

Callistemon21 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:19:50

bridie54

Murray Tsitsipas a real humdinger of a match.
Am getting on with the crochet blanket about 2 stitches at a time!

I managed 4 rows but they're tighter than similar stitches further down the blanket!!

Louella12 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:18:07

My poor dog is petrified. She's used to quiet and leisurely evenings and I'm here, yelling my head off.

Doing my best to keep calm but it's not easy.

bridie54 Thu 06-Jul-23 22:15:05

Murray Tsitsipas a real humdinger of a match.
Am getting on with the crochet blanket about 2 stitches at a time!