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Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments 🎾

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welbeck Mon 03-Jul-23 14:30:37

at long last women players are allowed to wear dark coloured underpants.
but unless they all wear such, all the time, it might be rather outing, perhaps . . .
would that matter ? not really.
once something eventually changes, it seems perfectly normal.

FannyCornforth Mon 03-Jul-23 14:03:56

Grandmabatty

I'm not a fan of Andrew Castle or John Inverdale commentating either. Looking forward to seeing what happens

One of my favourites things about the Wimbledon fortnight is that it keeps Andrew Castle off LBC!

PamelaJ1 Mon 03-Jul-23 14:02:34

Whitewavemark2

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

How do you watch and knit?
I’m typing this in the break but will stop now or I’ll miss the exciting bits.

Louella12 Mon 03-Jul-23 13:56:19

So very disappointed that Krygios has had to withdraw.

Grandmabatty Mon 03-Jul-23 13:54:12

I'm not a fan of Andrew Castle or John Inverdale commentating either. Looking forward to seeing what happens

Norah Mon 03-Jul-23 13:32:48

ixion

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

We love to watch Wimbledon, such summer fun!

Nick Kyrgios is a fantastic player, hope his wrist recovers quickly.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 03-Jul-23 13:31:25

Callistemon21

Whitewavemark2

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

I'm trying to crochet a straight blanket, first attempt - the edges have already increased, decreased and increased again.
It could get worse as the excitement mounts 😁

😄😄 that’s what I want to do is teach myself crocheting.

I’m going to knit a long line cardigan for the winter.

Sparklefizz Mon 03-Jul-23 13:31:08

Thanks for the thread ixion. I'm all set, but sorry that Nick Kyrgious isn't playing because he's exciting to watch.

FannyCornforth Mon 03-Jul-23 13:24:31

Thanks for the thread ixion
I’m not really a tennis fan, but I do love Wimbledon

Nannylovesshopping Mon 03-Jul-23 13:00:06

I shall miss him, utter tennis genius, when he’s not having a bad day!

Callistemon21 Mon 03-Jul-23 11:22:22

merlotgran

ixion

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

That’s a shame.

My Australian family find him an embarrassment.

Callistemon21 Mon 03-Jul-23 11:21:44

Whitewavemark2

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

I'm trying to crochet a straight blanket, first attempt - the edges have already increased, decreased and increased again.
It could get worse as the excitement mounts 😁

merlotgran Mon 03-Jul-23 11:20:56

ixion

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

That’s a shame.

tickingbird Mon 03-Jul-23 10:54:20

Ixion

Agree re incessant chat from commentators. John McEnroe goes on and on and Mark Petchy just labours on about technicalities and how a player should or shouldn’t spin or slice or grip. Like you, my mute button is much used.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 03-Jul-23 10:47:25

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

ixion Mon 03-Jul-23 10:44:20

I wonder sometimes whether BBC commentators are paid by the word. Incessant wittering in what appears to be an attempt to fill every second of airtime. Sometimes interesting, sometimes just talk for the sake of it. Queens and Eastbourne were classic examples.
The mute button chez Ixion is well used.

tickingbird Mon 03-Jul-23 10:32:09

Highlight of my year. I’m missing Rafa and Djokovic will probably win but hopefully someone else will have a great tournament and lift the trophy.

Poppyred Mon 03-Jul-23 10:30:31

Anyone know how Lucca is?

Poppyred Mon 03-Jul-23 10:24:40

Yes disappointing! I quite like his shananigans. 🥱🤣

ixion Mon 03-Jul-23 10:19:42

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

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.