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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Jul 9, 2024 5:15:38 GMT 1
Tennis just isn't a good watch for me, just backwards and forwards with silly noises for hours. Only gets interesting when there's a character like McEnroe involved, or that mental Aussie guy from a few years ago. When it's being played "properly" it's catatonically dull.
I'd rather watch a five-day Test Match with commentary by Darren Moore.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Jul 9, 2024 8:18:07 GMT 1
I used to watch some Wimbledon in days gone by. Not watched even a game this year round. Not many are mentioning the way the All England Club are trying to ride roughshod over planning laws to suit their own aim. I refer to the fact they wan to build on a park across the road that was left as a legacy to remain a park for the benefit of local people. Seems not to worry AELTC as the brown envelopes seem to have done their work. ' Planning officers had advised the proposals would result in "physical harm" to Metropolitan Open Land, but concluded "very special circumstances" meant "substantial public benefits would clearly outweigh [the] harm".' Currently Wansworth council spiked their plans by voting against the expansion . Now in the hands of London Mayor. Money talks again… |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 9, 2024 10:22:25 GMT 1
Tennis just isn't a good watch for me, just backwards and forwards with silly noises for hours. Only gets interesting when there's a character like McEnroe involved, or that mental Aussie guy from a few years ago. When it's being played "properly" it's catatonically dull. I'd rather watch a five-day Test Match with commentary by Darren Moore. I think you are referring to Nick Kyrgios He and McEnroe were commentating on the Djokovic game last night. Very entertaining. |
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Post by markthehorn on Jul 9, 2024 11:17:51 GMT 1
Tennis just isn't a good watch for me, just backwards and forwards with silly noises for hours. Only gets interesting when there's a character like McEnroe involved, or that mental Aussie guy from a few years ago. When it's being played "properly" it's catatonically dull. I'd rather watch a five-day Test Match with commentary by Darren Moore. I think you are referring to Nick Kyrgios He and McEnroe were commentating on the Djokovic game last night. Very entertaining. See Djokovic kicked off at the crowd . And he wonders why they don’t support him like Federer and Nadal was. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 9, 2024 11:24:01 GMT 1
I think you are referring to Nick Kyrgios He and McEnroe were commentating on the Djokovic game last night. Very entertaining. See Djokovic kicked off at the crowd . And he wonders why they don’t support him like Federer and Nadal was. Yes , the crowd were mainly behind Rune, and he thought they were booing, when they were saying “Rune” Joe Root style. No denying his brilliance though at 37! |
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Post by Jello Biafra on Jul 9, 2024 14:13:38 GMT 1
One good thing about Wimbledon?
It's over and forgotten about in a fortnight.
Also, on a slight tangent, how the fuck has tennis acquired the status of being reported on the radio (sports) news during each bulletin? I can just about fathom them telling us when all the British also-rans tumble out of Wimbledon in the first couple of days, but who do 'they' think is interested in the British No6 making the second round in some Mickey Mouse tournament in Borneo during November? There's all sorts of sports that we're actually quite good at that we could hear about in preference.
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Post by markthehorn on Jul 9, 2024 15:14:08 GMT 1
See Djokovic kicked off at the crowd . And he wonders why they don’t support him like Federer and Nadal was. Yes , the crowd were mainly behind Rune, and he thought they were booing, when they were saying “Rune” Joe Root style. No denying his brilliance though at 37! Oh yes probably the best ever overall? Surprised he let that get to him tbh . |
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Post by sapphireblue on Jul 9, 2024 15:46:14 GMT 1
The biography of Fred Perry being serialised on Radio 4 atm is worth a listen.
How he tried to shake up the AELTC and its elitism.
Good words about Dan Maskell too.
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Post by ebargum on Jul 9, 2024 17:12:54 GMT 1
Tennis just isn't a good watch for me, just backwards and forwards with silly noises for hours. Only gets interesting when there's a character like McEnroe involved, or that mental Aussie guy from a few years ago. When it's being played "properly" it's catatonically dull. I'd rather watch a five-day Test Match with commentary by Darren Moore.
I personally love a 5 setter on centre court, as is on now Sinner/Medvedev. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 9, 2024 18:49:29 GMT 1
Alcaraz in great form.
Difficult to see anyone beating him.
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Post by stanton1969 on Jul 9, 2024 19:01:18 GMT 1
Elite sport most people cannot get involved in. Closed ranks to most of us plebs unless you want to twat the ball back and forth with your mate in the park. Needs to get out last century get some music blasting out add a bit of colour a bit like the 20/20 in cricket or whatever it's called these days. Full of stuck up toffee nosed twats. Not true. There are loads of tennis clubs that have very reasonable annual fees for membership (mostly well under £100 a year). Not only that their membership (unless it is a more "exclusive" club) comes from all walks of life and backgrounds. A good racquet can be bought for under £100 as well. So financially it is not prohibitive. If you haven't played it it is a fantastic sport and all I have ever experienced is friendliness at the clubs I have been a member of of. There are good leagues as well where most levels of competence can participate. It is clearly a very misunderstood sport. |
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Post by irverino on Jul 9, 2024 19:17:32 GMT 1
Tennis just isn't a good watch for me, just backwards and forwards with silly noises for hours. Only gets interesting when there's a character like McEnroe involved, or that mental Aussie guy from a few years ago. When it's being played "properly" it's catatonically dull. I'd rather watch a five-day Test Match with commentary by Darren Moore.
I personally love a 5 setter on centre court, as is on now Sinner/Medvedev.Good thinking from the All England LTA to split the mens/womens quarter finals so they don't clash with the football semis tonight & tomorrow.......Novak due on court between 2-3pm tomorrow should be good warm up act for the England game & those having an early pint or two. |
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Post by markthehorn on Jul 9, 2024 19:25:32 GMT 1
f you don't like tennis, then you don't like tennis. It's like trying to introduce someone to football who doesn't like football.
I personally love a 5 setter on centre court, as is on now Sinner/Medvedev. Good thinking from the All England LTA to split the mens/womens quarter finals so they don't clash with the football semis tonight & tomorrow.......Novak due on court between 2-3pm tomorrow should be good warm up act for the England game & those having an early pint or two. They started doing that last year I think in line with the other slams . Like playing on the middle Sunday too . |
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Post by BlueValour on Jul 9, 2024 21:48:30 GMT 1
Elite sport most people cannot get involved in. Closed ranks to most of us plebs unless you want to twat the ball back and forth with your mate in the park. Needs to get out last century get some music blasting out add a bit of colour a bit like the 20/20 in cricket or whatever it's called these days. Full of stuck up toffee nosed twats. Not true. There are loads of tennis clubs that have very reasonable annual fees for membership (mostly well under £100 a year). Not only that their membership (unless it is a more "exclusive" club) comes from all walks of life and backgrounds. A good racquet can be bought for under £100 as well. So financially it is not prohibitive. If you haven't played it it is a fantastic sport and all I have ever experienced is friendliness at the clubs I have been a member of of. There are good leagues as well where most levels of competence can participate. It is clearly a very misunderstood sport. Believe me; there is no league that will cater for my level of (in)competence!  |
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Post by stanton1969 on Jul 10, 2024 8:53:51 GMT 1
Not true. There are loads of tennis clubs that have very reasonable annual fees for membership (mostly well under £100 a year). Not only that their membership (unless it is a more "exclusive" club) comes from all walks of life and backgrounds. A good racquet can be bought for under £100 as well. So financially it is not prohibitive. If you haven't played it it is a fantastic sport and all I have ever experienced is friendliness at the clubs I have been a member of of. There are good leagues as well where most levels of competence can participate. It is clearly a very misunderstood sport. Believe me; there is no league that will cater for my level of (in)competence! I tried it once and didn't bother again. Stuck to social nights after that :-) |
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Post by Marshleeds on Jul 12, 2024 7:29:53 GMT 1
Since when did Wimbledon need Life Guards?
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Post by 28901 on Jul 13, 2024 20:01:34 GMT 1
Tennis just isn't a good watch for me, just backwards and forwards with silly noises for hours. Only gets interesting when there's a character like McEnroe involved, or that mental Aussie guy from a few years ago. When it's being played "properly" it's catatonically dull. I'd rather watch a five-day Test Match with commentary by Darren Moore.
I personally love a 5 setter on centre court, as is on now Sinner/Medvedev.There are plenty of people out there who don't normally like football who suddenly do. |
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Post by ebargum on Jul 13, 2024 21:15:55 GMT 1
f you don't like tennis, then you don't like tennis. It's like trying to introduce someone to football who doesn't like football.
I personally love a 5 setter on centre court, as is on now Sinner/Medvedev. There are plenty of people out there who don't normally like football who suddenly do. There are plenty of people out there who don't normally like tennis who suddenly do, but the guy who I replied to won't be one of them. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 13, 2024 21:27:14 GMT 1
Well tomorrow I’ll definitely be watching Djokovic and Alcaraz.
I know what people mean re elitism in the sport.
But to me, Wimbledon represents sporting tradition at its finest and it’s one thing the BBC do excellently.
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Post by Stewpot on Jul 13, 2024 22:12:45 GMT 1
Well tomorrow I’ll definitely be watching Djokovic and Alcaraz. I know what people mean re elitism in the sport. But to me, Wimbledon represents sporting tradition at its finest and it’s one thing the BBC do excellently. Agreed, set up to be a great final again. Alcaraz hopefully to retain his Wimbledon title, and please that's all Spain will win tomorrow. |
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Post by 28901 on Jul 13, 2024 22:21:45 GMT 1
Well tomorrow I’ll definitely be watching Djokovic and Alcaraz. I know what people mean re elitism in the sport. But to me, Wimbledon represents sporting tradition at its finest and it’s one thing the BBC do excellently. It used to remind of summer but now it reminds me of cold wet days. |
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Post by markthehorn on Jul 13, 2024 23:15:37 GMT 1
The BBC are starting their Euro final coverage at 6.30 on Sunday so probably hoping the final isn’t a 5 setter !
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Post by ebargum on Jul 14, 2024 12:33:35 GMT 1
The BBC are starting their Euro final coverage at 6.30 on Sunday so probably hoping the final isn’t a 5 setter ! A decent Sunday - Men's Wimbledon Final, Scottish Open and Euro Final.  |
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Post by Stewpot on Jul 14, 2024 14:27:25 GMT 1
First game 14 minutes, and Carlos breaks ND's serve!
This should be a cracker.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 14, 2024 14:44:58 GMT 1
First game 14 minutes, and Carlos breaks ND's serve! This should be a cracker. Wizzing along now though. Alcaraz in the zone. |
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Post by Metch on Jul 14, 2024 15:42:51 GMT 1
Jasmine Paolini
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Post by Orinoco on Jul 14, 2024 16:10:45 GMT 1
Does Djokvoic have to bounce is balls for so long?!!, like watching paint dry
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Post by irverino on Jul 14, 2024 16:37:58 GMT 1
Someone doesn't want to miss his siesta before the big game tonight.....Hope the tears of joy become ones of sadness before the day is out for the Spaniard.
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Post by markthehorn on Jul 14, 2024 17:44:40 GMT 1
Final wasn’t very long then - missed it all .
Hopefully it’s not as one sided for Spain tonight !
Well done to Alfie Hewitt as well .
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Post by kennyk2 on Jul 14, 2024 18:27:39 GMT 1
One good thing about Wimbledon... It's over!
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