Wimbledon 2019

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Tomic is renowned for it, had the same issue last year and was all over the news. Something along the lines of I do when I need the money the rest of the time it bores me.

Wish I had that much talent to earn millions being bored out in the sunshine chasing a ball.

I love the tennis I've been glued to it since the French open. If my dad hadn't got me playing golf as a kid I'd easily have spent those same hours hitting tennis balls and often did.
 
Lord Tyrion said:
I may well be in a minority here but I think he is the most overated commentator out there. The BBC lauds him like a king but I don't get it.
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There's the thing... There's often no rhyme or reason why you can warm to some but can't be asked of others... Never liked McEnroe as a player was always for Connors but in the booth I'll hang on to every word... Like his former doubles partner, Fleming, also... I am sure she is a lovely lady but with a mic' in her hand Marion Bartoli is dire...
 
I was hoping Boris Becker wasn't coming back, but think McEnroe is great
 
Kerber makes an early exit in the ladies.

Meanwhile Kygrios goes underhand serve against Nadal and Rafa sees the funny side.
 
Great game this between Nadal and Kyrgios. When Kyrgios is concentrating on his tennis he's a joy to watch, giving Rafa a proper match here.
 
Whilst I've enjoyed what Andy has done for British tennis... where the LTA has failed for decades... it's rather crass to now see Wimbledon becoming a big 'Celebrity Garden Party' on court, in the crowds, as well as among the commentary team.
 
People having a pop at Kyrgios, I don't think he did anything wrong. The underhand serve was clever and caught Nadal out, and when your opponent is at the net, hitting it straight at them is a perfectly viable tactic. It means they can't get their hands sorted for the volley, and it won him the point. Players would usually hold a hand up to apologise but they don't mean it, it's just a gesture, so I have no problem with him not apologising for it.
 
Orikoru said:
People having a pop at Kyrgios, I don't think he did anything wrong. The underhand serve was clever and caught Nadal out, and when your opponent is at the net, hitting it straight at them is a perfectly viable tactic. It means they can't get their hands sorted for the volley, and it won him the point. Players would usually hold a hand up to apologise but they don't mean it, it's just a gesture, so I have no problem with him not apologising for it.
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In his post match interview he came across as being jealous of Rafa and all he has achieved in the game... Probably knowing he hasn't got it in himself to put in the hard work to achieve the same...
 
MegaSteve said:
In his post match interview he came across as being jealous of Rafa and all he has achieved in the game... Probably knowing he hasn't got it in himself to put in the hard work to achieve the same...
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He is a petulant brat for sure, and I think he's quite hilarious. But in the context of the tennis match there is nothing wrong with underarm serving or hitting a shot at your opponent's body.
 
Nadal has got away with 'service delay' for years & years without being called for it. It needs half a doz guys with printed watches on tee shirts to routinely stand-up & call "Get on with it!!"..... as I do at home :LOL:
 
murphthemog said:
But then Djokovic bounces the ball around 19 times before serving. That is 17 times too many in my view.
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Totally agree I'm nearly asleep by the time he actually serves.

As for Kygrios so much talent such poor attitude. I don't see anything wrong with the way he played, the issue is his behaviour towards the officiala, fellow players and media. I don't think he needs apologise either but the way he spoke about Rafa has money and slams what the hell has that got to do with it. He has that as he knuckled down and worked for them perhaps if Nick played less with his mot and more with his racket he may fulfil some of that potential and win slams of his own
 
Tennis is one of the few sports that I have ZERO interest in but twice I've ended up glued to it this year whilst flicking through the channels. This young american girl Gauff is something else!
 
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BBC Five Live were just talking about the open air viewing area that has the giant screen. It used to be "Henman Hill" and then "Mount Murray". Now with Johanna Konta being the only British player left, does it need to be re-named.

Personally I have no problem with telling people I'm going to Wimbledon and I'm going to Mount Johanna :LOL:
 
Pathetic Shark said:
BBC Five Live were just talking about the open air viewing area that has the giant screen. It used to be "Henman Hill" and then "Mount Murray". Now with Johanna Konta being the only British player left, does it need to be re-named.

Personally I have no problem with telling people I'm going to Wimbledon and I'm going to Mount Johanna :LOL:
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She's not British anyway, she only moved here when she was 14. Not worthy of having the hill renamed in my opinion. I don't really get why you can just chop and change nationalities. You can't do it in football, and everything should be like football.
 
Orikoru said:
She's not British anyway, she only moved here when she was 14. Not worthy of having the hill renamed in my opinion. I don't really get why you can just chop and change nationalities. You can't do it in football, and everything should be like football.
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Erm.....so full of cheats then...:unsure:
 
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