Anyone for Tennis??

I was on the edge of my seat, Fery played a fantastic game, his work ethic and speed is amazing and he's got the whole package despite his size. I'm definitely going to watch his semi. Go Fery!

jakuss

She's a joke, always injured one hit wonder, there will never be the likes again as Evert, King Wade

Gosh, have you watched the best women players in this century, your players all retired in the 80's. Women players have much stronger games now , they are fitter, technically better and no longer rely on the serve baseline play that was sooooo boring!

Cossy

WithNobsOnIt

Can't stand tennis. It is boring and very over rated and still full of snotty class snobbery. Have you ever seen a game of Padel. Much .more inclusive and exciting.

As for the yearly BBC overkill coverage of Wimbledon. Can they now ditch this and give us better value for the ever increasing in.price TV licence?

Each to their own.

I’m not so keen on football and find cricket extremely boring. Football dominates our tv and media week in, week out.

Wimbledon is our major tennis tournament and it’s two weeks once a year.

It’s ok not to like it, but don’t diss us who look forward to Wimbledon every year.

For me, it’s triggers lovely memories of watching it with my DM who died in 2022.

There are lots of things I'm not a fan of. And I'm only a once a year fan of tennis. But even as a complete ignoramus when it comes to the sport I realised I was watching something truly brilliant. And I must admit to having a tear in my eye at the end, something that catches me by surprise sometimes and it usually means I've seen something really special.

MayBee70 Did you notice the Queen looked quite emotional too? I used to be a very keen club player until injury stopped me playing but you didn't need to be a player to see how exceptional Fery was in this match. He was amazing and seeing someone rise to a great occasion and be the best they could be was, IMO, truly inspiring. I loved every minute of his game.

WithKnobsonit-
snotty class snobbery?🤷‍♀️

Can you explain in greater detail?

I thoroughly enjoyed the game, remarkable.

It was an amazing achievement for someone as young as Fery to have such poise and confidence. Hopefully he will go far, maybe not this year.

Anyone remember when Boris bounced into Wimbledon as a teenager? There was confidence. Those of you who decry the skills of Djokovic should remember what he has achieved over the years. I do not see arrogance but confidence. He would not have achieved all his success without it.
I love Wimbledon, used to go regularly in my youth and paid a fortune for a seat at the men’s final a few years ago. Tennis can be so exciting, it is a truly skilful sport

Im another one who loves Wimbledon fortnight. I think Fery comes over very well when he's interviewed.

I wonder if the smaller players have an advantage over the bigger ones ( and the players seem to be getting bigger and bigger) in this extreme heat. Heavyweight boxers have to conserve their energy I think.

mumofmadboys

Im another one who loves Wimbledon fortnight. I think Fery comes over very well when he's interviewed.

Me too, not in the slightest arrogant?

ixion

*WithKnobsonit*-
snotty class snobbery?🤷‍♀️

Can you explain in greater detail?

Do you they mean “elitist” It’s a very expensive sport to take up once you start competing, big pockets and sponsors needed for many.

But I know people from all walks of life who love to watch competing tennis well played.

My favourite thing after Wimbledon ends is seeing all the “would be” tennis players in all our local park and council tennis courts.

So glad Serena got put out by a unknown! The arrogance of her...Knew she would either have an injury or come up with something to withdraw,to save face. She has had her day now time for both of them to move on and let younger ones play at that level. Both selfish to the core... Young Fery is amazing never heard of him till a few days ago. Zverev in semi though. Should be interesting. Not much intetest in the women tbh.

WithNobsOnIt

Can't stand tennis. It is boring and very over rated and still full of snotty class snobbery. Have you ever seen a game of Padel. Much .more inclusive and exciting.

As for the yearly BBC overkill coverage of Wimbledon. Can they now ditch this and give us better value for the ever increasing in.price TV licence?

Do you play Padel? Quite a new sport, I believe. When it involves international tournaments, it probably will involve expense that only a few can afford.
I play social tennis at our local club, they have sessions for the local primary and secondary schools. They also have classes for ages 7+ subsidised by the LTA. The children get a free racquet and kit..
Hardly ‘snooty snobbery’.

Tennis might be regarded by some as being all champagne and strawberries but imo it’s the most gladiatorial of all sports. There’s no quarter given on those courts especially if someone doesn’t have the crowd behind them.

Padel is really quite an elitist sport because of the cost of court hire. Courts are expensive to build . Pickleball is much more inclusive as it's easier to learn and tennis courts can be adapted for use. Also pickleball rackets are cheaper. Having said that, tennis isn't that elitist, there are public hire courts in pretty much every town or park. Where I live they are free to use, you just turn up and play. I used to belong to a club. As a senior member I would now pay £190 for a year's membership and there's a range of discounts available with rates for children and young adults being particularly attractive. Hardly elitist!

As the BBC pay for commentators like Martina and Tracy, players with outstanding credentials, plus others in the commentary box with them, why do we need this extra 'courtside' layer?
If not Naomi Brady, then as today, Laura Robson 'telling us what she is seeing courtside'?

Just why?
Does it really add anything of value we haven't heard
from the experts?.

I used to go the watch the tennis of the ‘oldies’ at the Albert Hall.
M Bahrani was magnificent so I expect this will be an entertaining match if anyone wants a bit of light relief. It will probably be on iPlayer.

I really wanted Coco to win. What a nail biter of a match.

MayBee70

I really wanted Coco to win. What a nail biter of a match.

So did I. It certainly was, right to the bitter end.
The quality of matches this year has been superb.

I love watching Wimbledon and the World Cup. Only thing that's kept me sane in this heatwave. I really don't enjoy listening to Tim Henman in the commentry box, he is so dull and predictable and every sentence is a cliche. Much prefer McEnroe as he really understands each players strengths and weaknesses. Jobs for the boys , they now have Jamie Murray giving statistics...he looks uncomfortable and sounds odd in the role.

J52

MayBee70

I really wanted Coco to win. What a nail biter of a match.

So did I. It certainly was, right to the bitter end.
The quality of matches this year has been superb.

She’s so elegant and beautiful ( I know that shouldn’t make me support her but it does). I felt so sorry for her hurrying off the court obviously upset . I now feel guilty about wanting Dimitrov ( swoon; heck I’m so shallow) to beat Fery but I hope he can take consolation in knowing he actually got beat by a phenomenal player. What is good is that these young players are so grounded and make a point of tennis not being their entire world.

J52

WithNobsOnIt

Can't stand tennis. It is boring and very over rated and still full of snotty class snobbery. Have you ever seen a game of Padel. Much .more inclusive and exciting.

As for the yearly BBC overkill coverage of Wimbledon. Can they now ditch this and give us better value for the ever increasing in.price TV licence?

Do you play Padel? Quite a new sport, I believe. When it involves international tournaments, it probably will involve expense that only a few can afford.
I play social tennis at our local club, they have sessions for the local primary and secondary schools. They also have classes for ages 7+ subsidised by the LTA. The children get a free racquet and kit..
Hardly ‘snooty snobbery’.

Wimbledon doesn't feel snobby either. We were lucky enough to get tickets in the lotterys a few years back.
On the other hand it's a place where tradition is very important, perhaps WKOI is conflating the two.

WithNobsOnIt

Can't stand tennis. It is boring and very over rated and still full of snotty class snobbery. Have you ever seen a game of Padel. Much .more inclusive and exciting.

As for the yearly BBC overkill coverage of Wimbledon. Can they now ditch this and give us better value for the ever increasing in.price TV licence?

Can I ask what sort of programmes you would want to replace it with?

Thought the last set of the Gauff/ Muchova match was riveting. tbh I didn't mind who won, they both played great tennis and either would have been a worthy winner. I'm all set for tomorrow's Fery match!

I tuned in to the Fery match at the beginning and just had to watch the whole lot. Brilliant, particularly the final set.