Wimbledon 2023 - News, Views and Comments 🎾

at long last women players are allowed to wear dark coloured underpants.
but unless they all wear such, all the time, it might be rather outing, perhaps . . .
would that matter ? not really.
once something eventually changes, it seems perfectly normal.

Grandmabatty

I'm not a fan of Andrew Castle or John Inverdale commentating either. Looking forward to seeing what happens

One of my favourites things about the Wimbledon fortnight is that it keeps Andrew Castle off LBC!

Whitewavemark2

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

How do you watch and knit?
I’m typing this in the break but will stop now or I’ll miss the exciting bits.

So very disappointed that Krygios has had to withdraw.

I'm not a fan of Andrew Castle or John Inverdale commentating either. Looking forward to seeing what happens

ixion

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

We love to watch Wimbledon, such summer fun!

Nick Kyrgios is a fantastic player, hope his wrist recovers quickly.

Callistemon21

Whitewavemark2

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

I'm trying to crochet a straight blanket, first attempt - the edges have already increased, decreased and increased again.
It could get worse as the excitement mounts 😁

😄😄 that’s what I want to do is teach myself crocheting.

I’m going to knit a long line cardigan for the winter.

Thanks for the thread ixion. I'm all set, but sorry that Nick Kyrgious isn't playing because he's exciting to watch.

Thanks for the thread ixion
I’m not really a tennis fan, but I do love Wimbledon

I shall miss him, utter tennis genius, when he’s not having a bad day!

merlotgran

ixion

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

That’s a shame.

My Australian family find him an embarrassment.

Whitewavemark2

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

I'm trying to crochet a straight blanket, first attempt - the edges have already increased, decreased and increased again.
It could get worse as the excitement mounts 😁

ixion

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.

That’s a shame.

Ixion

Agree re incessant chat from commentators. John McEnroe goes on and on and Mark Petchy just labours on about technicalities and how a player should or shouldn’t spin or slice or grip. Like you, my mute button is much used.

Yes, all set - some knitting wool arriving today so I’m ready!

I wonder sometimes whether BBC commentators are paid by the word. Incessant wittering in what appears to be an attempt to fill every second of airtime. Sometimes interesting, sometimes just talk for the sake of it. Queens and Eastbourne were classic examples.
The mute button chez Ixion is well used.

Highlight of my year. I’m missing Rafa and Djokovic will probably win but hopefully someone else will have a great tournament and lift the trophy.

Anyone know how Lucca is?

Yes disappointing! I quite like his shananigans. 🥱🤣

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn.

Phew.