Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments 🎾

I might do a sweepstake (especially since I’m banned from doing one for you-know-what 😉)

Are you looking forward to the Women’s World Cup Jacky?
I can’t wait 😃

I will be watching behind a metaphoric cushion as I used to watch Dr Who, when small, behind a real one. Hoping the Dalek doesn’t win 🙂

tickingbird

All I need now is for Djokovic to win tomorrow and my misery will be complete 😢

Well, today’s the day.
Everyone ready? 🎾

I’m not making another Ferraro Rocher cake despite grandchild pleas. The thing cost £12.00 in ingredients!

😲 but you may only need tiny portions as it sounds as if it could be very rich!

I was making a Ferraro Rocher cake this afternoon with my ten year old grandson who had requested we make one, and so we were popping in and out of the living room to see how Ons was getting on, because I really wanted to watch the match in full, but obviously didn’t manage it. My grandson likes playing tennis too and so he was interested as well. I was so disappointed when Ons lost and her disappointment was so obvious, but she was gracious in defeat despite her tears. Her husband was crying too. The Czech girl played well and it was a fantastic achievement for her as she was unseeded. Well done to her.
I’m not making another Ferraro Rocher cake despite grandchild pleas. The thing cost £12.00 in ingredients! We’re eating it with strawberries tomorrow at the family barbecue and so it’ll be another afternoon of popping in and out to watch the men’s final.

I watched the Men's Doubles - brilliant, well done Skupski and Koolhof!

And most of the Men's Wheelchair doubles, just brilliant too, well done to the British pair Hewitt and Reid (I must admit I shed a tear when they were interviewed afterwards).

tickingbird

All I need now is for Djokovic to win tomorrow and my misery will be complete 😢

Double ditto

I will miss some of the match tomorrow as I setting off on a singing course at 3.30 ... unless it is all over by then! I would love to see Djokovic lose - bit unkind - sorry!

First we had McEnroe pronouncing Djokovic as Jokervich. Now we have Tracey Austin and Billie Jean talking about Ons' country called "Toneesha" instead of Tunisia. Grrr. Irritating.

I think the better player won today. Well deserved. She played a skilful game in that she cleverly mixed up her shots, and it made it more interesting for the spectators.
Now tomorrow. Like most on here I can’t stand the arrogant Djokovic and would LOVE to see him beaten tomorrow.
I was going to say ‘thrashed’ but I think if he does lose, it will be close.
Looking forward to it.

vegansrock

Djokovic has won umpteen grand slams so he’s got every right to think he’s in with a good chance. He hasn’t won all those titles by bad play either. I think some people don’t like him because he makes winning look effortless.

Think most people dislike like him because of his arrogance, mocking the crowd because the favourite, Sinner , lost. Just because he's a world player, doesn't mean he's well liked.

NanKate

ND is not for me. I wanted Sinner to get through to the Final but he is not as physically strong as the others, but a great player.

I miss Rafa Nadal my all time favourite, but he is more for the clay courts than grass.

With you all the way NanKate. It’s just not the same without Rafa. But in his absence I’m supporting Alcaraz even though I agree that his shouts do resemble out calls. Feel heartbroken for Ons Jabeur. 😢

tickingbird

All I need now is for Djokovic to win tomorrow and my misery will be complete 😢

Me too.

Kleenex out when Ons lost and I cried along with her. It was nice to see Kate being quietly supportive in the background.

tickingbird

All I need now is for Djokovic to win tomorrow and my misery will be complete 😢

Ditto…

All I need now is for Djokovic to win tomorrow and my misery will be complete 😢

Disappointed (lots).

Whitewavemark2

Well!!

Quite!

Well!!

merlotgran

Poor Ons. I was grabbing the Kleenex 🥲

Me too.

Vondrousova played an excellent game - she is very tricky to play!

Poor Ons. I was grabbing the Kleenex 🥲

I wish the female commentator would keep quiet!

Ladies finals day! Hopefully the roof will be off. We are about 18 miles from Wimbledon and it’s looking pretty good so far. Can’t rule out the odd shower though so they may decide to play safe.

I will be cheering on the unseeded Czech girl, the underdog!

ND is not for me. I wanted Sinner to get through to the Final but he is not as physically strong as the others, but a great player.

I miss Rafa Nadal my all time favourite, but he is more for the clay courts than grass.

oops Alcaraz ( spell checker must be checked!) ! Let’s just hope it’s a great match!