Wimbledon - Beware... spoilers possible.

[Foxholer]

Great to see Raducanu win - against a 'tricky' opponent. No sign of injury, so augers well for rest of tournament.
Murray under pressure (a set down) against a similarly 'tricky' guy. Again, no sign of injury but if he wins this match, he'll be tested by Isner who has had an almost predictable/normal 5-setter!

 

[IanM]

Murray will stress everyone out as ever.
No need to take 5 sets everytime!

 

[backwoodsman]

Never quite sure why people get excited about ping pong on grass?

 

[Foxholer]

Never quite sure why people get excited about ping pong on grass?

Nor Cricket, or even Golf!

 

[Orikoru]

Anyone watching Kyrgios v Jubb? Even though Jubb is British I find myself wanting Kyrgios to win. He's entertainment. Literally never stops talking to himself and random members of the crowd though, he's either mental or it's all a tactic to put his opponent off. Probably a bit of both. Good match though, Jubb has battled well (I missed the first two sets).

 

[Swinglowandslow]

Was watching an outside court match where some chap was losing, receiving fast services. Quite a lot of which were lets and second serves.
I was struck by his "Selles" type shrieks when he successfully dealt with the serve, which didn't sound too different to my ears from marshall's fault calls.
Wimbledon failed badly in my opinion when they allowed Selles to start these vocals, now used by many players. Should have been jumped on straight away.

 

[Foxholer]

Anyone watching Kyrgios v Jubb? Even though Jubb is British I find myself wanting Kyrgios to win. He's entertainment. Literally never stops talking to himself and random members of the crowd though, he's either mental or it's all a tactic to put his opponent off. Probably a bit of both. Good match though, Jubb has battled well (I missed the first two sets).

I'd suggest there's an element of both (and to gee himself up somewhat). So much talent that occasionally goes walkabout. Stunning serve (he did 3 consecutive aces in one game, all around 140mph) and some crazy dinks and drops.
At least he appears 'happy'. When he gets grumpy+, he can be a handful to 'manage'! Plenty of past examples of his terrible, obnoxious behaviour about.

 

[paddyc]

What is that thing on Serena's cheek. Not her arse cheek! Is it some sort of face tat?

 

[Foxholer]

What is that thing on Serena's cheek. Not her arse cheek! Is it some sort of face tat?

It puzzled me when she had it at Eastbourne too.

 

[4LEX]

Just back from Wimbledon - cracking days play. Saw the Kyrgios match and love him or hate him, he's great entertainment. Had a Court 2 ticket but due to the poor line ups I match hopped on the outside courts most of the day. The one game I did watch there Dan Evans was woeful which is a shame as he's had a good year or so.

 

[Smiffy]

Never quite sure why people get excited about ping pong on grass?

The fitness levels required are off the scale.

 

[Smiffy]

What is that thing on Serena's cheek. Not her arse cheek! Is it some sort of face tat?

Apparently it's medical tape to help with her sinus problems.

 

[IanM]

We watched all of Serena v Tan match. Still no idea how she won!

 

[Orikoru]

We watched all of Serena v Tan match. Still no idea how she won!

From what I saw, the gameplan was understandably to try and run her ragged. Obviously Serena's fitness was bound to be pretty low, so it made sense to hit it left, hit it right, hit some drop shots, etc. She looked absolutely knackered in that third set. Still could have gone either way though, because she still has that ridiculous power. It was probably a step too far to even enter it this year though. Retirement can't be far off surely?

 

[Smiffy]

Emma's dress was lovely, but she played crap....
????

 

[AmandaJR]

Emma's dress was lovely, but she played crap....
????

Agreed. Weak effort all round from her which is disappointing.

 

[3offTheTee]

Agreed. Weak effort all round from her which is disappointing.

Do not understand why I do not like her. Well I do really. Despite being beaten with her sponsorship deals she will not be looking where her next meal is coming from. Hope her fitness improves.

 

[AmandaJR]

Do not understand why I do not like her. Well I do really. Despite being beaten with her sponsorship deals she will not be looking where her next meal is coming from. Hope her fitness improves.

I do like her but think she needs to get the graft in to succeed on the court, and less time doing the off court stuff. She looked weak and out of puff if the rally went more than 6 shots. Never seemed to go for anything shot-wise, unlike Garcia.

 

[Smiffy]

I think she's had too much, too soon.

 

[IanM]

A basketball player appears to have got on the wrong bus and is playing Andy Murray at tennis!