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.

Yes kazza I thought he would have more respect for Murray as well but apparently not.

I was always surprised that Murray, being such a righteous dude, got on so well with Kgyrios.

Raahh I've just realised Halle is on Sky so I'll be able to watch some of that. Football permitting.

Yep, I do agree about the Stan thing. That was well out of order.

1 set each in the Lopez/Goffin match- though the second set was closer than the first.

My dog has just growled at the tv.

I'm not sure who upset him- Murray, Kyrgios, or Andrew Castle

Probably all three

I also feel like growling at the telly!

I do like how every now and again, Andrew chucks in a name from way back, just to remind us he used to play.

When really we know he's really only good for picnic recipes.

I see Deliciano is a break up in the third set. I bet Judy is finding it hard to resist the temptation to run over to Court 1
AC says they'll get to some of the texts soon - wonder if he looks at mumsnet aswell

Lol Raahh yes AC, play to your strengths if you don't mind: picnic recipes and hair.

I heard him mention miroslav mecir - has anyone actually seen Andrew castle play? (Apart from in senior matches?)

He did take Mats Wilander to 5 sets on Wimbledon No 1 court in the early 80's, if my memory serves me well, and has dined out on that loss ever since.

I saw Castle play in Didsbury. He didn't win. . Can't remember what year.

Mecir played Matts a lot- and beat Wilander in straight sets at Wimbledon in '88- Matts was going for a calendar slam that year. Of course it was the lovely Stefan who won instead. .

Ooh, how long has Castle been sitting on that joke - a Nick 'Curious' match

They keep talking about Murray not playing for a year- but he did play in November, it might only have been a charity match with Federer (and they might not want to mention it, because he lost), but he did play.

I loved Stefan Edberg. Beautiful to look at and so was the tennis, his backhand down the line was a thing of beauty. He's the reason I bought a Wilson Pro Staff racquet

Stefan was supposed to marry me.

He just didn't realise it.

He's part of the reason I suffered through a year of learning Swedish at university. Really. At least I know how to correctly pronounce his surname, should we ever meet .

No, Sue, he's not entertaining. He's a twit.

Raahh can’t believe you spent a year learning Swedish . Although I may have toyed with learning Czech during my lendl phase - it looked very hard!

at everyone.

Just found the new thread. I enjoy the chat even though I'm not getting to see much tennis.

Loved the comment about Milkman failing to deliver

I was rubbish at Swedish. . I was at uni to do an English degree, and had to do two extra subjects in my first year. 2 people on the course were Swedish!! . (I had done French and Russian for 'A' Level, which were nothing like Swedish at all. I can remember to say 'I don't know'. Which is useful

And they aren't even showing Kyle - how bloody crap is that!!

Haha I love that you learnt Swedish Raahh! That's fab.

Hi drama hope you get to see some tennis soon. I've only seen bits and pieces today - just Dimitrov, the start of the Djokovic match, and the v start of the Murray match. I think I've seen more of AC than of actual tennis

I see Raonic is out injured again (shoulder)

Noooo! Milos got through his match yesterday, because his opponent retired! How sad.

Lopez won. Which is something.

Am going to sound awful but I'm pleased Kyrgios won.
Mats Wilander was my favourite player in my teens.

Hi Drama hope you had a lovely holiday.

If I had been at Queens I would have been mighty tempted to storm the barriers & give Kyrigos the slap he well deserved.

Greta to see Andy in reasonable shape again, but I do wonder if he is fit enough for 5 setters @ Wimbledon.

Enjoyed seeing Kyle on the red button - he has certainly got a lot of skill.

Am finding the Fever Tree thing very trying - I keep on wanting a gin.............