Strawberries and cream anyone?

[Lord Tyrion]

On the Tour if a player drops out due to injury before the event they are guaranteed the first round prize and are replaced, the replacement gets the money from round 2 onwards.

That rule doesn't apply to the 4 big tournaments, so it's turn up and try or no pay.

The Tennis authorities are reviewing it though, apparently!

Lord T, what has your missus got tickets for? Centre Court or outside courts?

Court 1 on Friday. She goes with a friend and has been very lucky in the ballot since she started going, about 6 years ago. Only missed out twice, has had Centre twice and Court 1 twice. Not a huge tennis fan but loves the occasion and she is full of praise for how it is organised and run. Apparently the place itself is the equivalent of Augusta in how pristine everything is. She has seen all the big names apart from Murray but Federer is her favourite. According to her it is like watching a ballet dancer play tennis. Not my cup of tea to be honest but if you are half interested it is worth trying to get tickets in future.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Court 1 on Friday. She goes with a friend and has been very lucky in the ballot since she started going, about 6 years ago. Only missed out twice, has had Centre twice and Court 1 twice. Not a huge tennis fan but loves the occasion and she is full of praise for how it is organised and run. Apparently the place itself is the equivalent of Augusta in how pristine everything is. She has seen all the big names apart from Murray but Federer is her favourite. According to her it is like watching a ballet dancer play tennis. Not my cup of tea to be honest but if you are half interested it is worth trying to get tickets in future.

I did the Military Steward thing there, 5yrs in a row, £55.00 per day extra, paid for the family holiday.
Good friend still does it and loves it!

 

[Blakey]

Sergio Garcia in his green jacket in the royal box today.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I did the Military Steward thing there, 5yrs in a row, £55.00 per day extra, paid for the family holiday.
Good friend still does it and loves it!

She did mention them first year she went. They are always very friendly and helpful. Nice system and everyone gains from it.

 

[chrisd]

When I was playing regular tennis I went to Wimbledon every year and it was fantastic. Some years I'd go on day one and other years I had ladies semi final tickets pretty much always centre court. I remember seeing 2 junior plays on an outside court one year and commented that one of them looked a star in the making, it turned out it was Jim Courier v Pete Sampras!

The last time I went I saw John McEnroe v Pat Cash in a five set game when they were both near the end of their career but still very competitive

It's a joy to go there

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Tough shift from Mr Murray tonight, dug out a good win.

The way the Italian guy played tennis reminded me of the way Freddie Couples plays golf, easy on the eye.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

When I was playing regular tennis I went to Wimbledon every year and it was fantastic. Some years I'd go on day one and other years I had ladies semi final tickets pretty much always centre court. I remember seeing 2 junior plays on an outside court one year and commented that one of them looked a star in the making, it turned out it was Jim Courier v Pete Sampras!

The last time I went I saw John McEnroe v Pat Cash in a five set game when they were both near the end of their career but still very competitive

It's a joy to go there

Was a ball boy in 82 and then did runner work for the media centre in 83/84. Great to see a little of the behind the scenes. Lovely atmosphere. Enjoy going back now. Mind you I'd hate to be a member of Wimbledon Park and lose the course for three weeks in the height of the season

 

[MegaSteve]

A good day for the Brits...


My choice for the mens title struggling a bit...

 

[Qwerty]

Some match here with Nadal and Muller!
95% of tennis is boring with someone getting trounced but you can't beat this type of game for some sporting Drama.
Love watching Nadal, as close as the Seve of Tennis as you'll get, pure passion!
Hope he gets through this.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Some match here with Nadal and Muller!
95% of tennis is boring with someone getting trounced but you can't beat this type of game for some sporting Drama.
Love watching Nadal, as close as the Seve of Tennis as you'll get, pure passion!
Hope he gets through this.

Loving this. Muller is not going away and every shot is crucial now. Pressure on Nadal but some of the tennis being produced in this fifth set is phenominal

 

[louise_a]

Cracking 5th set!

 

[Qwerty]

Hats off to Muller here! How many would hold there nerve like this against one of the fiercest competitors out there who's seen it all and done it all before.
Awesome Stuff from both of them, A proper dogfight!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hats off to Muller here! How many would hold there nerve like this against one of the fiercest competitors out there who's seen it all and done it all before.
Awesome Stuff from both of them, A proper dogfight!

And still it goes on. Muller still looks so cool

 

[USER1999]

Cant stand Nadal. He spends the entire match picking his shorts out of his arse crack. Its just annoyimg.

 

[USER1999]

Brilliant from Konta. Superb tennis.

 

[pokerjoke]

Cant stand Nadal. He spends the entire match picking his shorts out of his arse crack. Its just annoyimg.

Is it annoying or cant you stand him as a person?

He is pure class as a player and as a person imo very gracious in defeat.

Whats more annoying for me is the constant asking for the towel thank god there is a time limit on shots now.

 

[pokerjoke]

Brilliant from Konta. Superb tennis.

She won and well done for that but over 40 unforced errors, will certainly have to reduce them.

Her aggression was impressive.

 

[USER1999]

She won and well done for that but over 40 unforced errors, will certainly have to reduce them.

Her aggression was impressive.

Fair point, but when she was good, she was good.

 

[USER1999]

Is it annoying or cant you stand him as a person?

He is pure class as a player and as a person imo very gracious in defeat.

Whats more annoying for me is the constant asking for the towel thank god there is a time limit on shots now.

I am still waiting for the operation puerto results to be published. Or has the report been burned?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

She won and well done for that but over 40 unforced errors, will certainly have to reduce them.

Her aggression was impressive.

It's a good point well made and was brought up in commentary. Fortunately the number of winners outscored the unforced errors but you never want to give players free points