TENNIS THREAD - Wimbledon starts tomorrow!!

[magimedi]

Am most excited & thought the grass needs a new thread.

I'll stick my neck out & say Fed to win the mens' & Carolina Plisshkova (sp?) for the womens'.

I've just googled, and it was in qualifying for Wimbledon 2015, he basically threw the second set. The umpire wasn't happy, didn't think he put in any effort (he lost it 6-0) and he was fined £13,000. Which is pretty steep, really. And probably quite a lot for him at the time.

its just so unfair on the paying crowd though - along with all those pull-outs' for injuries . It must be gutting for those paying good money having it happen .

I read the post-match interview with Federer - he suggested to Novak that they go back out to Centre Court together and played a practice set. The crowd would have loved that

Oh look - Kyrgios has also been fined and suspended in the past for tanking in a match. Aren't we surprised, said no-one ever.

Ironically, that was also against Mischa Zverev. He must be a bit "WTF?" about the Aussies after today as well!

I am old enough to be Zverev's granny!

Something needs to be sorted about injuries & retirements.

We are not through the second round & there have already been 8 retirements - 7 x men & 1 x women just to add that stat to the mix!

I am having to set an alarm clock every morning to get everything done before play starts.

Am in training for scaling a French Alp with DS when we go out to see them (the day after the SW19 action stops) so am doing a 2 hour walk up & down & round Beachy Head every morning.

My legs ache!

I'm in awe magi - an alp !!

magi that's hardcore.

I am old enough to be Zverev's mum, but only in a would-be-in-a-trashy-tabloid kind of way.

Only the MN rule is half your age plus seven years so Rafa is the youngest I can get away with admiring perfect! Sasha is a good looking lad though!

I've no chance then Jane - unless its someone in the seniors/oldies

Hi everyone,
I've moved house and I can no longer use my old Sky box to watch the free channels, as there's no dish here. I booked a TV aerial man, who was supposed to come yesterday afternoon, but has cancelled twice and isn't coming 'til tomorrow afternoon now... So this is the first time in nearly 30 years that I've missed the opening days of Wimbledon. I'm keeping up online and watching "Today at Wimbledon" on iPlayer on my tablet, but I can't bear it much longer. I NEED live tennis!

Picks: Federer and Kvitova or possibly Ostapenko. I think I said on the RG thread she reminds me of a young Monica Seles. I would adore to see Venus win again, but I think that's too much of a fairytale, especially as her emotional state must be fragile.

Absolutely shocking about Kyrgios and Tomic. They should be kicked out of the sport!

Glad to have Boris Becker back on the commentating team. I thought the same as you, Raah, about him needing the money now. I don't think they'll give him any Djokovic matches to commentate though.

Something needs to be done about all these retirements, but I'm not sure what.

Hope to be with you all watching LIVE tennis tomorrow!

CremeEgg can't you get BBC sport on your iPad during the day when they're playing live (or have I completely misunderstood your post?)

Tomic is shameful (and so was his dad). Don't understand why he continues if he's got plenty of money. I remember hearing that Krygios said he had to choose between tennis and basketball - maybe he should change sports! I was also annoyed by Sue Barker's and Clare Balding's "cheeky chappie" explanations. If it was a young woman player behaving like that, much harsher words would be said. I guarantee it.

Aww book we won't tell, what happens on the tennis thread stays on the tennis thread

Hi Creme hope you get your telly sorted.

You're right Bagel none of the women would get away with that carry on on court.

It is probably the tiniest Alp you can ever find - no climbing, just a tough walk!

Half my age + 7 - I can only have Tommy Hass - or Bjorg, Edberg......

bagel funny you should say that about if it was a woman, they would be treated more harshly- it reminds me of a very young Naomi Broady was. at 17, she posted some pictures on social media out drinking I think, and got in trouble for it being unprofessional behaviour. It was a huge set back for her career at the time, and massively heavy handed for what she did. They didn't excuse her behavior as ' being a kid' even though she was one!

The number of chances the men's team gave Dan Evans , in comparison ....

Can just about get away with Rafa with the MN rule! Got to go to work today - trying to get in early so I can finish a bit early - would quite like to see Murray/brown and should see most of Rafas match.

Agree that Tomic is a disgrace - I couldn't believe his press conference - his attitude is awful and shows such contempt for the paying fans and his fellow players - boo!

Half my age plus seven - Hellooooo, Rafa .

In fact, I can have my pick of the Big Five plus players like Lopez, so I'm happy. The younger ones definitely look a little too much like my sixth formers for comfort.

Raahh Exactly, Naomi Broady! It just struck me yesterday after the Tomic interview that there were extreme double standards being applied. I might have to tweet the BBC

I have dog walking duties today but will be back to see Murray/Brown.

Wow the Beeb playing The Sex Pistols how the times have changed!! Pat Cash now there's a nice Aussie.

Sue saying Lendl looks as happy as ever

There have been some lovely Aussies. I always had a soft spot for Pat Rafter, and the Woodies. Philippoussis always looked lovely, but could be a stroppy one, at times. I always liked Hewitt too. I know he's given Kyrgios a million chances to prove himself.

And Rod Laver was of course a true gent.

match made in heaven, Murray and Lendl, bet the jokes just keep on coming .

Heather has just won. Well done to her.

Yay Heather, great stuff.

Have spent the morning being a domestic goddess - and despite that my house is an absolute tip, so work that out.

Hope to watch Konta and Murray. Will see what the children allow!

I find Konta's serving action irritating. The way she move's her wrist, but doesn't seem to let go of the ball, iyswim?

Aww, there's Stan.

I have so much to do today. and places to be. And will no doubt miss huge chunks of Rafa's match .

I'm probably the only one hoping Dustin Brown can pull off a surprise upset though .

then Sue can button it about him beating Rafa