Tennis thread: Wimbledon chat this way!

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Happy Wimbledon Eve* everyone!

With thanks to magi*

Come on Stan!

How is Opelka winning these long rallies?

Oh dear

I will not be happy if Stan loses.

I know, me neither. No offence to Opelka but I'd rather watch an all court attacking game than a massive serve/short rally style player, any day.

Aww, Stan gave her a hug. That's nice.

Stan Nightingale is back

Ok fair play to Opelka, he is playing some nice stuff ATM.

But I still want Stan to win.

What's Stan Nightingale doing now then (apart from losing the first set)?

I'm so annoyed because someone (I actually think it was me, but anyway) has thrown out the newspaper Wimbledon pulll-out, which had the draw on it. Argh! I can't see it properly on the website, you can't get the same overview, it's v annoying.

Anyway. That's a bit irrelevant but... I'm mad!

Comforting a line judge kazza

I've been reading some of the headlines about Opelka.

"Reilly Opelka may be the next big thing (literally) in US men’s tennis" - Boston Globe

"AMERICAN REILLY OPELKA STANDS TALL GOING INTO THE 2019 SEASON" - Tennis.com

People get paid to write this stuff

High pitched yelp apart, great display by Azarenka.

Come on Stan

And she's a mother too Zoe. Somebody should tell Serena.

Love Azarenka, so pleased she's through.

Those headlines Jane honestly!

Yes Stan!

Oh wow,those Opelka headlines

Come on Stan!

Now able to watch some tennis.
Come on Stan

Yes, good win for Azarenka. I do like her and she never banged on about being a mother (nor did the media!) and she's had a lot more hassle, what with the custody battle and not being able to travel.

kazza I was just thinking about that. She was so upset in her press conference in Melbourne after she lost. It must have all been so difficult for her.

Why ,oh why do some players carry their towels in their mouths like a labrador?

Kyrgios does it. I don't need anymore reasons to dislike him than I already have- but the towel thing is way up the list.

Who's doing their best labrador impression now Raahh ?

I can't stand it either. Does Isner do it aswell or am I making that up ?

Yes

Keep going, Stan!

Could that panaromic camera shot have been any further away whilst Stan was changing his shirt? So much for trying to get a sneaky peek at the dad bod

kazza It's Opelka- he just looks so dumb.

I can't believe he's only 21.

yes, I think Isner does it too.
Maybe it's an over grown toddler thing

Grr. I have to go out.

Make sure you win this, Stan!