TENNIS THREAD- Grass season is in full swing, stock up on strawberries and Pimms!

[Raahh]

at magi's request here is the first grass thread ( we will probably need more than one!).

Can't believe it time for Queen's again. Hope the weather holds out- bit gloomy in the north west.

( can't link to other thread as on my phone).

See you all later- the only thing I'm not looking forward to is the likelihood it will be Mr Castle in the commentary box.

I suppose I'd better go to bed, l've got work tomorrow

I better head off too. DDog was going crazy in the kitchen and it turns out there was a huge spider which I managed to capture and fling outside. Hopefully he won't come back under the door later

jane that post about January/July is so true. i can't believe how quickly this year has gone!
Happy first day of Wimbledon!.

one and anyone else going today, have a great time!

Did anyone see Cilic doing the floss on breakfast telly this morning? I think his tennis is better than his dancing but it was quite funny and was nice to see him not so serious.

Missed that!

Woke up all excited! Off for a quick swim & then back in time to see Rog take to Centre.

Oh , I missed that! I do like Marin. He has a lovely smile.

Problem with Wimbledon is it starts too late . At least RG (because of the time difference) starts early. I think the coverage starts about 11am on BBC2.

Oh- I've just put the tv on- more flossing .

Now I really want to see Marin doing the floss!!

Wimbledon 🎾

Found the clip- he is a bit awkward, bless him!

'Just move like Shakira'

Love it!

It reminds me of listening to Goran on the 5 live the other year, they were trying to get him to go on Strictly- I would have loved that!

If Marin does win he'll need to brush up on his dancing before the ball

Ah thanks for posting that Raahh! Love it. Marin is great. Tbh I think kids find it much easier to do the floss than adults - they just seem more agile! I'm rubbish at it!

Jane I would love to see the Wimbledon champs dance the floss in their ballgown/dinner jacket!!

Mac looks great in his summer shirt.

Oh- here we go. I'm not quite sure what Tracy is wearing. She always looks a lot older than she is.

Mac is obsessed with the roof. Shut up.

Murray's whites looked a bit grey. Has he been washing them with his black socks?

I do think that Murray waited until he saw who he was playing before he withdrew- which shouldn't be allowed.

I do love Andy's tweet about coaching - and some of the responses- especially Sloane Stephens

Yes I think Cilic is too tall for the floss! My 6 yo nephew is great at it

Stan versus Grigor is my pick of the say.

And the Gasquet/Monfils match.

If height is an issue , I ought to be great at flossing. (cos I'm a smurf).

But I'm not. Unless it's my teeth.

The hedges look a bit sunburnt.

I don't think Tracey understood Sue's Scorchio joke

Jane we aren't due any rain at all until Thursday- and we are in Rainy Manchester. (And can still smell the smoke wafting from Saddleworth).

Ooh, Mac has said Rafa for the title - that's a turn up. Of course I doubt he means it. He loves Roger. If they shut the roof- and they will- it will favour Roger all the way.

Jane no- she didn't . Her eyes were glazed over

Rafa has been practising on Malloran courts. Which in the heat there, have to be harder than Wimbledon courts usually are.

Rafa, however, is not a big server. But has the very best second serve in the game.

It's quite hard to pick at this stage.