Wimbledon 2017

[Ricey]

2017, the year that Murray and Hamilton win, and Alonso retires

Well.... this is awkward!

 

[Pubey]

Well.... this is awkward!

Not really, a shame Murray is out - clearly not been at 100% this tournament and it all fell apart this afternoon.

Let's hope our British national treasure Jo Konta can do the business tomorrow.

 

[Firestorm]

I have a feeling we will Not see a brit in week two of the singles ...

I did nt say I knew anything about Tennis ........

 

[Blueronron]

One of my fancies! not to win just one of mu fancies. In all seriousness I think she has a very good chance, big server and a powerful hitter. Cilic and Konta my two tips.

You are looking good so far:happy:

 

[londonblue]

Typical of my luck. I have tickets for the mens' semis on Friday!

And what's worse is that I can't watch the womens' final on Saturday because I'm lighting the matinee of my wife's operatic society's show, and I fully expect Konta to win tomorrow...

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

i'll be honest LB, many years ago I won debenture tickets for centre court final re Zena Garrison v Martini N, who then won a record title and wish I had given them to a fan of tennis

Overpriced on strawberries and merchandise and really thought it was shabby, this was before Court No 1 had been rebuilt

Enjoyed the outer courts more, but was very disappointed with centre court and the final was disappointing as poor Garrison froze on the day, as said not a tennis fan so maybe this is why

UTS

I'd agree with this.

The problem with Wimbledon is the people it attracts. The outer courts are ok, but the main courts and above all Henman Hill/Murray Mount:stunned:

 

[MK Shrimper]

Typical of my luck. I have tickets for the mens' semis on Friday!

And what's worse is that I can't watch the womens' final on Saturday because I'm lighting the matinee of my wife's operatic society's show, and I fully expect Konta to win tomorrow...

Can't you just employ a youth, a can of petrol, and a box of Swan Vesta?

 

[dloman]

Ok just to put somethings right in regards to Konta. Firstly she has never Australia at Tennis only GB in the Fed Cup. Secondly As previously stated she was outside the top 200 and was the UK number 4 or 5 and in fact less than 2 years ago she was still outside the World top 100. And thirdly she got a passport when she was 20 due to the fact that you have to be of residence in the UK for 6 years before you can apply for citizenship which she achieved at that stage.

Rant over

 

[MK Shrimper]

If Djokovic wins today, he'll retake the No.1 spot.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Typical of my luck. I have tickets for the mens' semis on Friday!

And what's worse is that I can't watch the womens' final on Saturday because I'm lighting the matinee of my wife's operatic society's show, and I fully expect Konta to win tomorrow...

You'll probably get what should have been the final, Djokovic v Feds. Can't see Querry or Cilic even bothering those two on Sunday.

 

[Floval Flyer]

Nope. She was about 200 in the world when she became British.

...which is about = to British Ladies No1 :smile:

 

[The General]

You'll probably get what should have been the final, Djokovic v Feds. Can't see Querry or Cilic even bothering those two on Sunday.

Ignore me.

 

[AndyT]

Couple of points.

Players don't represent countries at Wimbledon. They represent themselves. The country doesn't win anything, the player does.

Whether Konta is British is irrelevant. The winner of Wimbledon will be remembered as who they are (e.g. Federer is remembered for being himself, not for representing Switzerland).

Secondly, I think Konta will go on to win this.

She's had two epic battles : Halep and Vekic.

Both she has brought herself back from the brink of defeat, to gain victory. Qualities that will see her through to the title.

 

[dloman]

I thought her opponent was delightful :smile:

Konta has got an odd serving motion don't you think?

Both my tips in the semi finals. :thumbsup:

 

[AndyT]

Djokovic retired through injury.

 

[MK Shrimper]

May as well give it to Federer now and cut out the middle man.

 

[mattitouk]

Yeah Feds for me too.

Surely a record 8th Wimbledon title is on the cards now. Personally I want him to go on and do it.

All eyes on Konta though. First time in ages, I'm more excited about the Women's final than the Men's final.

 

[Ricey]

May as well give it to Federer now and cut out the middle man.

This would be the perfect way for him to end his career with the High of winning Wimbledon again.

 

[londonblue]

Can't you just employ a youth, a can of petrol, and a box of Swan Vesta?

So it turns out I'm not lighting the matinee.

:happy:

 

[MK Shrimper]

So it turns out I'm not lighting the matinee.

:happy:

Very wise. Arson is a serious offence. :unsure: