Tennis #2 🎾

[Yel]

I find Alcaraz’s grunting really distracting.

Has it changed? It never used to annoy me, now I'm finding it really annoying. Although I found it a bit less annoying when he was using it to wind up Zereve by doing it ages after his shot.

I would call it more a yell than a grunt

 

[veronica71]

It’s weird I hadn’t really noticed Carlos’s grunting but Emma’s screaming after winning a point was really winding me up.

coco is looking very good!! And sinner is struggling with his hip apparently

 

[JAR21]

I find Alcaraz’s grunting really distracting. I would say grunting is an understatement really - he is almost shouting at times.
He is a brilliant player. I was lucky enough to attend Wimbledon last year and watched two of his matches (not the final though). His grunting actually sounds louder on court, than it does on TV (and I was sat up in the gods).
I enjoy watching him play, but I watch on mute.

Maybe the stand was amplifying it.

 

[forthelifeofriley]

Decided to listen to Wimbledon radio via the app on my walk home from work.

Had the displeasure of having to listen to the interviewer speak to Alison Hammond, who said that:
- She was at Wimbledon but the tennis had gone over her head
- She watched the Alcaraz match but wasn’t staying to watch Emma
- The best part of her day was a burger for lunch. As these things “are about the food really”

I’m sure tennis fans who haven’t got tickets this year would be DELIGHTED to hear that

Anyway Andreeva in a bit of trouble on Court 12 but has just broken back. Hope she comes through, I really like her attitude

 

[Miss Havisham]

Has it changed? It never used to annoy me, now I'm finding it really annoying. Although I found it a bit less annoying when he was using it to wind up Zereve by doing it ages after his shot.

I would call it more a yell than a grunt

Yes, it is more of a yell. It seems to me getting louder - or maybe me being irritated by it, makes it seem louder.

 

[Suzesnooze]

Decided to listen to Wimbledon radio via the app on my walk home from work.

Had the displeasure of having to listen to the interviewer speak to Alison Hammond, who said that:
- She was at Wimbledon but the tennis had gone over her head
- She watched the Alcaraz match but wasn’t staying to watch Emma
- The best part of her day was a burger for lunch. As these things “are about the food really”

I’m sure tennis fans who haven’t got tickets this year would be DELIGHTED to hear that

Anyway Andreeva in a bit of trouble on Court 12 but has just broken back. Hope she comes through, I really like her attitude

So many celebs get invited by sponsors and I don’t think any of them are tennis fans. It’s really annoying.

 

[MyLittlePony25]

WHAT A DAY!
Had an absolutely amazing time watching centre court day. I’m on the train home now, absolutely shattered but that was fab

 

[pecan]

It’s weird I hadn’t really noticed Carlos’s grunting but Emma’s screaming after winning a point was really winding me up.

I thought this about Emma today! I’ve never really noticed her be quite so vocal when winning points, has she always done it or was she just trying to keep herself particularly pumped up?

Carlos drives me nuts with his stupid grunts / yells. I know opponents have complained before because he sometimes seems to delay his noise until they are about to hit the return.
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Will all the Wimbledon chat be here this year or is there another separate thread for it like there was in previous years?

 

[coconochanel]

I just cant warm to Emma not sure why.

 

[hannah123]

Has it changed? It never used to annoy me, now I'm finding it really annoying. Although I found it a bit less annoying when he was using it to wind up Zereve by doing it ages after his shot.

I would call it more a yell than a grunt

It feels it’s got worse in the past year, Tsitipas complained about it recently and everyone laughed at him but can see where he’s coming from. Bit like Sabalenka, I find her really entertaining to watch but duck me she doesn’t half make a lot of noise

 

[LipstickCherry]

I just cant warm to Emma not sure why.

Me too. And they've stuck Katie Boulter out on court 3 tomorrow.

 

[Draculaura]

I just cant warm to Emma not sure why.

I feel the very same. Can't quite put my finger on it either
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Looking forward to the 2nd round!

 

[Suzesnooze]

I like Emma but try to keep quiet on here that I don’t like Katie Boulter as I can see she’s got a few fans on here!

 

[MyLittlePony25]

I really enjoyed watching Emma today and the spectators really got behind her. I also like watching Katie.

 

[dizmal]

I like Emma a lot. I hope she can keep her injuries behind her and keep improving.

 

[Draculaura]

Another exciting 2nd round match on the way!!

 

[Notworthy]

Big Emma fan here. So refreshing to see someone like her prioritise her education before transitioning to the tour and then taking every opportunity that comes her way after her US Open win. She knows her own mind at such a young age and I think that should be applauded.

 

[SarcasmSpecialist]

Surely Boulter should be on a show court as the British #1?

 

[Suzesnooze]

Surely Boulter should be on a show court at the British #1?

I’m sure she will be at some point.

 

[SarcasmSpecialist]

I'm sure she will, but Raducanu is a flipping wild card and gets Centre and the prime slot.