The Tennis Thread

[Arthur Wedge]

What an amazing French open final


Alcaraz was 3 Championship points down and has got back to be on the verge of winning

Some amazing tennis


Brilliant from him

Gutted for Sinner but he had his chances

Wimbledon is going to be a peach

 

[Slime]

My late father-in-law once competed in the Wimbledon Championships.
Just saying.

 

[rudebhoy]

What an amazing French open final


Alcaraz was 3 Championship points down and has got back to be on the verge of winning

Some amazing tennis


Brilliant from him

Gutted for Sinner but he had his chances

Wimbledon is going to be a peach

It was a tremendous match.

Glad the drug cheat got beat.

 

[Slime]

................... and footballers get tired playing for 90 minutes twice a week!!

 

[Orikoru]

When is Wimbledon this year? I've got a few golf matches scheduled so it would be handy to know if it'll be raining.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

When is Wimbledon this year? I've got a few golf matches scheduled so it would be handy to know if it'll be raining.

Starts in 3 weeks

 

[4LEX]

Incredible game. I backed Alcaraz at 4.75 and 10.00 after he was a set and a break down and then 2 sets down.

I actually switched off at 0-40 when Sinner had 3 Championship points. I checked Flashscores half an hour later and couldn't believe it was still going so tuned back in

Looking forward to the grass court swing. Can't see past Sinner for Wimbledon with the extra speed and hope Draper starts getting the credit his performances deserve. Needs a big Wimbledon!

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Going to be a hot start tomorrow

Think Alcaraz

Drapers serve will be key for him - semi finals will be a great stepping stone

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Brilliant opening day so far for the Brits

And what a match on Centre Court at the moment

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Alcarez’s quality comes through in the 5th set

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I'm not a great tennis fan, but can enjoy it. That said I'm afraid that I can't be bothered with the whole 'Wimbletwaddle' thing - all the rather pretentious hoop-la of the event, and the somewhat overly self-awareness of the spectators.

But as my Mrs will moan at me for being a curmudgeon when I mention such things and tell me to either shut up or go away, I'll just get on with watching a few matches (or games) with her...so yes I watched a little bit of the Alcaraz, Boulter and Radacanu matches yesterday...good stuff. And most likely will watch some of Draper today. And I like John McEnroe's commentary and opining.

 

[Golfmmad]

I'm not a great tennis fan, but can enjoy it. That said I'm afraid that I can't be bothered with the whole 'Wimbletwaddle' thing - all the rather pretentious hoop-la of the event, and the somewhat overly self-awareness of the spectators.

But as my Mrs will moan at me for being a curmudgeon when I mention such things and tell me to either shut up or go away, I'll just get on with watching a few matches (or games) with her...so yes I watched a little bit of the Alcaraz, Boulter and Radacanu matches yesterday...good stuff. And most likely will watch some of Draper today. And I like John McEnroe's commentary and opining.

All I can say is that your good lady is absolutely correct.
And yes, a good day for the Brits!

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Seeds continue to tumble in both the men’s and ladies draw

Gauff the latest to go , comfortably beaten

 

[nickjdavis]

Took me a day and a half of watching before i could place my finger on what appeared to be wrong.

No line judges!!!

(Been replaced by an automated Hawk-Eye system)

 

[srixon 1]

Took me a day and a half of watching before i could place my finger on what appeared to be wrong.

No line judges!!!

(Been replaced by an automated Hawk-Eye system)

Only just noticed because of the above post. Need to open my

 

[Neilds]

I'm not a great tennis fan, but can enjoy it. That said I'm afraid that I can't be bothered with the whole 'Wimbletwaddle' thing - all the rather pretentious hoop-la of the event, and the somewhat overly self-awareness of the spectators.

But as my Mrs will moan at me for being a curmudgeon when I mention such things and tell me to either shut up or go away, I'll just get on with watching a few matches (or games) with her...so yes I watched a little bit of the Alcaraz, Boulter and Radacanu matches yesterday...good stuff. And most likely will watch some of Draper today. And I like John McEnroe's commentary and opining.

Have you never seen The Masters? Beats every other event for pretentious twaddle

 

[Orikoru]

Seeds continue to tumble in both the men’s and ladies draw

Gauff the latest to go , comfortably beaten

I guess Gauff isn't a grass fan since she's never done particularly well at Wimbledon yet.

Why is Swiatek only 8th seed? I don't watch much tennis but I recall her dominating not so long ago.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

I guess Gauff isn't a grass fan since she's never done particularly well at Wimbledon yet.

Why is Swiatek only 8th seed? I don't watch much tennis but I recall her dominating not so long ago.

Combination of no slam for over a year and don’t think she has won any tournament this year

 

[KenL]

Enjoyed watching Emma R’s win tonight.

 

[Golfmmad]

Enjoyed watching Emma R’s win tonight.

Yeah, she's back to her best!
But she's got a tough match next, world number one.