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Tennis: The sun is out, the sky is blue, the grass is green and Wimbledon is calling

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kazzaD66 · 14/06/2021 14:33

And welcome to Queen's Tennis

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kazzaD66 · 23/06/2021 12:08

Oh no raahh Sad

I'd be happy to see Roger win because it would mean that a certain other player would, therefore, not win Wink
And Rog can wear whatever bling stylish outfit he wants if he does win Grin

Perhaps it's the year for another British win Grin

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Raahh · 23/06/2021 13:29

I'm watching Sonego/Millman.

I have lost count of how many times they have mentioned Sonego is on a 4 match losing streak- and the match has only been on about 10 minutes!

kazzaD66 · 23/06/2021 14:57

Oh dear! Tomic has lost at Roehampton. I'm sure we're all very sad about that. Hmm

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Fizzywinegum · 23/06/2021 16:47

Tomic - even more annoying than Kyrgios! I wonder if his girlfriend is still washing her own hair Grin

Raahh · 23/06/2021 17:27

Tomic Grin I am gutted to hear he lost.
I wonder if Tomic's girlfriend is still his gf to be honest- I think even he was a bit embarrassed by her and her hair issues Hmm.

kazzaD66 · 23/06/2021 17:44
Grin Certainly Kyrgios was not impressed by the gf or that Tomic seemed to kowtow to her Grin
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JaneJeffer · 23/06/2021 18:29

Ugo Humbert withdrew from Mallorca as he has abdominal pain. Hope he'll be fit for Wimbledon Sad

Raahh · 23/06/2021 19:14

Ahh, Kyrgios, kazza the Voice of Reason Grin.

Fizzy I hope Humbert is ok, he has been playing so well.

There really isn't going to be anyone left by next Monday., at this rate. Just Djok, Fed, and Mo the Umpire. Grin.

Very topsy turvy match at the moment for Swiatek (who, by her own admission, is still getting used to grass) and Kasatkina.

kazzaD66 · 23/06/2021 22:06

I see the Wimbledon seedings were announced earlier.

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kazzaD66 · 23/06/2021 22:14

Also loving the photos and videos on the LTA Instagram of players practising at Wimbledon.
I can't believe The Championships start on Monday!!!Smile Tennis

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JaneJeffer · 23/06/2021 22:20

I know! I saw Sascha posting from Wimbledon yesterday and thought why is he there already but it's only a few days away now! Squee!

ScienceSensibility · 24/06/2021 06:12

I so love this week in the tennis calendar when everyone is gearing up for Wimbledon.
Seeing the stars arrive and start practicing is wonderful.

I am also in the ‘Anyone But Djerk’ camp. I’ve never disliked a player so much.

The Draw on Friday will be exciting, and I think crucial for Fed. He is badly lacking matches and will not want to meet a dangerous floater early on.

I’m super proud to see Dan Evans seeded at 23.

The Committee refused him a Wild Card on his return to the sport and he had to go through qualifying, falling in the last round. Such a contrast to how they treated Sharapova, who took Performance Enhancing Drugs for years, not just a bit of one off coke at a funeral .

I hope he has a good run. Cam Norrie was inspirational at Queens last week so it could be a good year for British men.

I think Berrettini is divine and a real threat. Would like to see Tsitsipas do well.

Fizzywinegum · 24/06/2021 08:43

I’ve got mixed feelings about Wimbledon this year because of no Rafa but I’m sure when it starts I’ll get caught up in the excitement - I just love it when the umpire says play on the first day!

I might actually enjoy it more this year not having to worry about who Rafa is going to be playing and if he’s going to meet Kyrgios etc (although I would have liked to have seen him in his nice white kit!)

Looking forward to the draw tomorrow

Fizzywinegum · 24/06/2021 08:52

Unfortunately I can’t really see anyone getting past Djok but hope to be proved wrong

Raahh · 24/06/2021 12:13

Fizzy I feel the same as you- re both Rafa and Djok. I know, realistically, Rafa would not be a favourite at Wimbledon- but he's reached the semis in the last 2 tournaments, and it's still great to see him him there.

I feel like most of the tennis media have decided Djok has won already- it's more a case of who he beats Sad.
I want to wrong.

It's not sounding good for Dom- I hope it's a minor thing with his wrist- when I broke mine (and ended up with surgery and plate in it) it took months to recover. It might even affect his defence of the US Open. He's not had much luck since winning it, really. Sad.

kazzaD66 · 24/06/2021 12:46

I see the Olympic tennis team has been announced. Dan and Andy singles, Dan and Neal Skupsi and Andy and Joe for doubles. Konta and Watson for both. Mixed yet to be decided.

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JaneJeffer · 24/06/2021 14:14

Wow that was a quick set!

Raahh · 24/06/2021 14:20

Jane Iwas watching Doctors (last one til September Sad) and was shocked how quick the set was when I checked the score Grin.
Some very topsy turvy matches this week- I think a lot of players have found the clay/grass transition a bit tricky, and it shows what a difference the extra week has made, I think.

JaneJeffer · 24/06/2021 16:30

What's the beef between the lines woman and Ostapenko?

Raahh · 24/06/2021 16:45

Oh- I had to go out- what happened?

Another up and down scoreline though.

I like Ostapenko- she's always so smiley- if a bit noisy Grin.

JaneJeffer · 24/06/2021 16:48

The lines woman went up and spoke to the umpire but I couldn't hear what was said. Then at changeover Ostapenka asked the umpire to replace the lines woman because she didn't want to have to look at her face anymore or she would go crazy!

Raahh · 24/06/2021 16:50
Grin

Oh! Blimey!

JaneJeffer · 24/06/2021 16:59

Found her rage more like.

JaneJeffer · 24/06/2021 17:01

I have got absolutely nothing done today but it's a horrible rainy day here.

JaneJeffer · 24/06/2021 17:04

Well done Jelena.