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Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments šŸŽ¾

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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.

Louella12 Sun 16-Jul-23 16:17:09

Callistemon21

I don't think Goran IvaniÅ”ević looks scared of anyone šŸ˜‚

Haha! Me neither!

What a funny thought

Callistemon21 Sun 16-Jul-23 16:16:05

I don't think Goran IvaniÅ”ević looks scared of anyone šŸ˜‚

Smileless2012 Sun 16-Jul-23 16:13:44

I agree he's a brilliant tennis player which is why he shouldn't need to 'play games' and take too long/as long as possible before he serves.

Up until his semi final match, I've never known him do this before.

Glad he got a time warning.

tickingbird Sun 16-Jul-23 16:11:30

As someone who’s played tennis to a reasonable level and has watched tennis from a young age I can’t deny Novak’s brilliance. I used to like him when he was younger but he’s changed. He’s arrogant and bad tempered. He shouts at the ball kids and even his box look scared to death of him.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 16-Jul-23 16:10:19

Blimey!

Callistemon21 Sun 16-Jul-23 16:06:27

DamaskRose

Andy Murray was disliked at the beginning of his career, Djokovic is still disliked. Everything about him personally is offensive to me BUT he’s a brilliant tennis player.

How has he personally offended you, DamaskRose?

Louella12 Sun 16-Jul-23 16:03:10

Do you know him, DamaskRose?

How can everything about him personally be offensive to you?

Check out some of his interviews on YouTube. He might surprise you!

DamaskRose Sun 16-Jul-23 15:55:04

Andy Murray was disliked at the beginning of his career, Djokovic is still disliked. Everything about him personally is offensive to me BUT he’s a brilliant tennis player.

merlotgran Sun 16-Jul-23 15:44:37

Had an offer to go Sales shopping this morning with DD so jumped at it even though it meant I would miss the start of the match.. Just got in and relieved to see there’s still plenty of time for excitement. Phew!

Bargains sought and bought. Happy bunny! šŸ˜€šŸ˜€

Anniebach Sun 16-Jul-23 15:42:53

If the Stop The Oil lot got into centre court now - blood would flow.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:41:56

I’m not stressed from watching Djokovic’s behaviouršŸ˜„ - I’m stressed because he’s winning!!

Louella12 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:39:55

vegansrock

Anyone who thinks Djokovic isn’t a good player must have blinkers on.

I'm guessing they don't know much about tennis.

Callistemon21 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:38:15

nadateturbe

Ball bouncing, grunting and groaning, not enjoyable!

They're both grunting!!

vegansrock Sun 16-Jul-23 15:35:01

Anyone who thinks Djokovic isn’t a good player must have blinkers on.

nadateturbe Sun 16-Jul-23 15:34:32

Ball bouncing, grunting and groaning, not enjoyable!

vegansrock Sun 16-Jul-23 15:33:11

I can’t understand a tennis fan not watching a match because it’s ā€œ too stressfulā€. anyone remember John MacEnroe’s outbursts? Everyone loved him yet he was the epitome of poor behaviour.

Louella12 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:30:45

Andrew really is full of amazing comments.

Louella12 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:30:02

Whitewavemark2

😬😬😬

I’ve just had a break from the stress.

Come on Alcaraz, ignore Djokovic’s behaviour, poor sportsmanship.

Haha! I don't think Alacaraz needs any encouragement! He's just fine.

Callistemon21 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:29:45

tickingbird

Andrew Castle commentating compounding my discomfort

"Every point matters to this man"
šŸ˜‚

Really?
I wonder why

vegansrock Sun 16-Jul-23 15:27:46

ā€œDjokovic is playing gamesā€ - hmm- isn’t tennis a game now? All the players seem to have little quirks. Alcaraz groans and moans get on my nerves. But I’m enjoying the match so far . Second set is proving a good one so many great rallies.I don’t mind who wins as long as it’s a good game.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:24:05

😬😬😬

I’ve just had a break from the stress.

Come on Alcaraz, ignore Djokovic’s behaviour, poor sportsmanship.

PamelaJ1 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:20:28

He’s settling downšŸ‘šŸ»

Callistemon21 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:16:39

I know, he is irritating.

tickingbird Sun 16-Jul-23 15:14:16

Andrew Castle commentating compounding my discomfort

Louella12 Sun 16-Jul-23 15:12:42

I can't see a true tennis fan seeing this match as disappointing!

Brilliant shots from both, brilliant rallies.

Not disappointing!