Crack open the Pimms! It's time for the 'Non- Wimbledon' Wimbledon Tennis thread!

[Raahh]

I have had quite a bit of the Aldi Fake Pimms this week, won't be as nice when it's raining.

Very trendy vicar on Sunday Morning Live!

Private I don't think I could watch either of the Rafa/Kyrgios matches again. They are bound to show the one where Dick beat him though. The commentary in last year's match was appalling - they were so desperate for an upset, it was like they wanted actual blood shed on the court. I'm just glad Rafa was classy enough not to rise to the bait.

Last year's final was odd. It was so up and down. But didn't have the feel of a classic about it, despite being so long. It will probably be remembered as one- but it didn't feel like one, imo. But that's probably because I don't like either of them .

What I am going to miss, talking of box office , as much as watching the matches, is looking over the order of play for the next day, and trying to guess what the 'popcorn' matches are likely to be.

They are not always the ones that get the most exposure, ime. I love a long, late night match, that ends sometime after 9. Usually featuring Gasquet or someone.

I'm glad a lot of players got to retire last year, properly. Like Ferrer , and Baghdatis. Would have been a shame to go out without a fanfare.

I know what you mean Raahh it drives me mad when they hype up a match or a player - it inevitably ends up being a disappointment while a really good match will be happening out on court 14 that barely gets a mention!

Yes! Or, my other bugbear, when an "underdog" plays really well, puts in a great performance, plays at their absolute limits, etc, yet gets barely any credit because the top player still won.

Ha nothing like moaning about coverage of Wimbledon when it's not even on

We can spend 2 weeks doing this, Spidey.

I am currently sitting in my car , outside a dentist, waiting to find out if they have managed to extract dh's teeth.

At least it isn't quite as warm today.

Oh yikes - good luck to your DH Raahh.

Yes I think criticising the commentary brings some authenticity to the fortnight

You’re right Spidey - I’ll still be waiting for Sue the voice of doom telling us that Rafa will be on the red button at a really crucial point and for Eggheads to appear!

I guess I don't have to tune in my red button channels this year

Oh dear hope your DH is OK Raahh

Just saw the end of the match - a good win for Dan Evans - wasn’t sure who had the creaky bench. Caught one of Kyle’s change of ends interviews - it was scintillating

Well, dh survived. He is groggy from the sedation, but it went well and he doesn't remember anything.

hopefully he will now stop moaning

I'm not at most most tolerant, at the moment. .

I am so sad I missed Kyles interview. Really. .

Kyle really ran out of steam in the second set but then, Dan played well almost throughout. Kyle did show a brief flash of humour in his after match speech, by telling Jamie Murray he didn't think it was necessary for him (Jamie) to have quite as many shirt buttons undone

It was also quite funny seeing Andy picking up the balls as James Ward's coach, having avoided doing so all week! Even Sam Smith said she was enjoying watching him do it

Glad your DH is ok Raahh

Today has been a week long.

Jane some days really feel that way, don't they?

@JaneJeffer

Glad your DH is ok Raahh

Today has been a week long.

Every day feels like an aeon.

Watched the Wimbledon programme. Made me feel a bit sad for all we are not getting this year.

[sob]

They are playing the theme tune.
This is not how Wimbledon is meant to be.

I’m feeling a bit sad about no Wimbledon as well magi

Is anyone going to watch Roger and Rafa? It’s definitely not Pimms weather here - more like winter!

I’ve claimed my place on the settee - I may have to fight off a challenge from DH and DS1 who have been watching reruns of the Tours de France. It’s called Tour de France Recycled which I think is a pretty good title - better than Wimbledon Rewind.

Oh it’s the Wimbledon music - making me feel even more sad

Spooky seeing the scoreboard stuck at the last score of the men's final.

And here comes the 2008 final.

x post Fizzy The music nearly set me off.

And Rafa reading 'If'. In his very best Rafa-ish.

Me too Raahh maybe sleeveless Rafa will cheer me up! Oh god AC is commentating!

I feel nervous

I wonder who’ll win Jane

Jane

Nothing much has changed over the last 12 years though. Going off the first 5 minutes, it's a very pro-Federer match.

I loved Rafa in the sleeveless top/long shorts days. And he looks so young. Which of course he is. .