Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments 🎾

Callistemon21

Who remembers litte Tracy Austin making her debut at Wimbledon?

I wish she would make this the last year of commentating. Her voice goes right through me.

Yay! Andy through to the next round, shame it was a Brit he beat!

Grammaretto

Here we are in Scotland settling down to watch the first and last? of oor Andy.
I've got a cup of tea, a scone and my knitting. Watching the rain.
C'mon Andy.
It's a shame he's drawn against another Brit.

It's a shame he's drawn against another Brit.

Yes, luck of the draw though!
Well done Andy and well done to Ryan too.

I think I might be getting tennis elbow but it's from too much crocheting, not tennis.
(It's not a joke!)

Funny that, Callistemon, my left elbow is giving me grief from prolonged cross stitching. Any knitters multitasking?

Good results from our chaps thus far, but not holding out a lot of hope for Dan Evans currently.

I’m beginning to get to grip with my knitting pattern but it is slow going.

Well done Andy and most considerate to get the match finished before I had to go to choir practice.

If I've remembered this correctly, he's ranked 46th in the best players ever and is ranked 13th of those still playing.

I managed about 20 rows of my scarf!

ixion

Funny that, Callistemon, my left elbow is giving me grief from prolonged cross stitching. Any knitters multitasking?

Good results from our chaps thus far, but not holding out a lot of hope for Dan Evans currently.

Left elbow, right shoulder and hand - I really am going to have to give up tennis! 🎾

I must admit to being quite jealous of my DS2 who, as a member of a tennis club, was able to buy tickets for Wimbledon and is taking his son who also plays tennis. I've always yearned for the chance to go, but, let's face it, I couldn't now cope with sitting for long periods and standing around in queues. Today, as the rain fell on Wimbledon and outside my window, I was pleased to be an armchair spectator. The two roofed courts are a godsend. Still hoping that there will be a new hero in the shape of that fine young Spaniard who might - just might - be a match for Djokovitch.

Just as an aside, as much as I love Roger Fed. I think that I would have been a tad annoyed if I had been his wife yesterday afternoon. She was sat at the end of the row so no one to speak to but her husband who spent what seemed an inordinate amount of time with his back to her talking to Katherine.

Seemed a bit neglectful to me. But maybe I’m wrong.

Whitewavemark2

Just as an aside, as much as I love Roger Fed. I think that I would have been a tad annoyed if I had been his wife yesterday afternoon. She was sat at the end of the row so no one to speak to but her husband who spent what seemed an inordinate amount of time with his back to her talking to Katherine.

Seemed a bit neglectful to me. But maybe I’m wrong.

I noticed that too.

I wish she would make this the last year of commentating. Her voice goes right through me.

Yes, Tracy Austin's voice really grates on me too like nails on a blackboard.

Well done Andy, but you need to get more of those first serves in ... and well done Cam Norrie.

Watched a bit of Dan Evans and then that was just too much tension and excitement for the day so I went to bed.

Didn't the torrential rain on the roof make a racket? Now such a backlog of matches to get through. Who's playing today? Anyone know?

annodomini I’m going to the ladies finals with a friend, she got the tickets in the ballot. I’ve been 4 times, 3 via the ballot. Once via my sister who is a club member and runs her local Miss Hits. It was started by Judy Murray and is an introduction to tennis group for young girls.
Look out for me- I think I will be on the back row😂 . You will all have a better view and be much more comfortable on your sofas.

After standing for the rapturous and well deserved applause, he kissed her just before they sat down.

Djokovic playing today

87 games today, apparently, to put the tournament back on schedule!

I love watching Wimbledon but as a crocheter I have a simple project on the go at all times for T.V. watching so am hoping to finish off a blanket this fortnight. Tennis needs watching so I don't attempt anything that needs concentration.
I'm glad Nick K isn't playing. He could take a few lessons on manners from Rafa.

Whitewavemark2

Just as an aside, as much as I love Roger Fed. I think that I would have been a tad annoyed if I had been his wife yesterday afternoon. She was sat at the end of the row so no one to speak to but her husband who spent what seemed an inordinate amount of time with his back to her talking to Katherine.

Seemed a bit neglectful to me. But maybe I’m wrong.

But on the other hand it is none of my business 😳☺️

Can't stand Djokovic which includes watching him play.

Smileless2012

Can't stand Djokovic which includes watching him play.

I don't like him either.

Smileless2012

Can't stand Djokovic which includes watching him play.

He isn’t my favourite, but I watched him yesterday? and must say he cruised.

Novak has had a very unfortunate press. The audiences just never warned to him. He always looks furious. I was never a fan.

However, I've listened to a few interviews recently and I'm warming to him. He has a deep passion for Wimbledon. Which surprises me because over the years it appeared that the crowd would always be on the side of his opponent.

Several times he's mentioned how at the age of 7 he decided he would play Wimbledon. He had been captivated watching it and he fulfilled his dream.

I did wonder if he would tell the tale at other Slams, inserting the name of Roland Garros or New York but no. His story never changes.

He loves Wimbledon and I've decided to love him back !

Djokovic doesn’t do charm so isn’t liked, bugger his tennis, he should have learned to do cute , to act the clown .

Anniebach

Djokovic doesn’t do charm so isn’t liked, bugger his tennis, he should have learned to do cute , to act the clown .

Excellent point, Anniebach

Don’t follow tennis like I used to but just wanted to come on and pay a little tribute to Lucca.
Avid tennis fan, lover of all things Italian, feisty for fairness and a great sense of humour. I miss her posts.
I fear the worst as I know how very ill she was but hope against hope she comes on to tell me otherwise.
Sorry to derail the thread ixion, I don’t think you’ll mind as I know how much you too appreciated Lucca.
She’d want us to chat about the tennis so on we go…
I do like Novak Djokovic, wonderful to watch, very positive attitude but went off him a bit when he told porkies to the Australian authorities and became No vac Djokovic.
All time favourite for me was Andre Agassi, beautiful ground strokes.

PamelaJ How do you watch and knit?

With varying speed, intensity, tension and accuracy! My Wimbledon knits are always characterful, but I get far too nervous to be able to just watch - have to be doing something with my hands!
So a shawl is coming along - just for me - and I shall enjoy making little flowers and insects to disguise any glaring errors once Wimbledon is over!