This would have an impact as a returning champion on Centre Court... but she was on 2,000-capacity Court 3 against rank 80
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Is there something wrong with me cos I couldn't give a tit about Serena coming back....far more interested in new and current players
same!
also, what has happened to Jasmine Paolini recently!? Out first round Eastbourne and probably going out first round here. She didn’t do well at Roland Garros either I don’t think.
looks like Katie boulter is about to lose the first set too
yes i just saw her score flash up and thought the same - has she had an injury.same!
also, what has happened to Jasmine Paolini recently!? Out first round Eastbourne and probably going out first round here. She didn’t do well at Roland Garros either I don’t think.
looks like Katie boulter is about to lose the first set too
its not going to be a good tournament for the brits!
Yeah I loved Serena (and Venus tbh) back in the day, but hyping this comeback the way it has been, is already a tad annoying. Also, women‘s tennis isn’t in the same dire situation as men‘s. There are many exciting young players, actual rivalries and a high quality of play. They don’t really need this kind of hype. If Roger came back like this I would side-eye him too.
If there isn’t any booing in the mix - why can’t supporters shout Wu Wu or Ruud Ruud so that it doesn’t sound like booing?
Or more to the point. why are they shouting out their names at all? Cheer / clap for your player by all means (especially when they win a great point), but why this?
It sounds weird, as you only hear this when the name mimics the sound of booing!
I know the crowd were rooting for both Sinner and Djokovic yesterday, but we didn’t hear their names being chanted.
It really stood out to me at that Ruud match two years ago. There was a rowdy element in the crowd - who were definitely taking advantage of the morose like tone chanting, of Ruud’s name.
Or more to the point. why are they shouting out their names at all? Cheer / clap for your player by all means (especially when they win a great point), but why this?
It sounds weird, as you only hear this when the name mimics the sound of booing!
I know the crowd were rooting for both Sinner and Djokovic yesterday, but we didn’t hear their names being chanted.
It really stood out to me at that Ruud match two years ago. There was a rowdy element in the crowd - who were definitely taking advantage of the morose like tone chanting, of Ruud’s name.
I don't care either. If anything, I think it's a mistake as I can't imagine she can come back at anything like her previous form, so she's going to be subjected to a barrage of critical comparisons to her former self. And fine, I'm sure she's coming back for herself and not for validation from anyone else (and she's taken more than enough criticism in her time that I'm sure she's strong enough to take it). I just don't get why.
As much as I miss them, if Nadal, Federer or Murray announced a comeback, I'd be side-eyeing them in the exact same way.
That'll teach me to not read the full thread before I rush to post my extremely important opinion
Sorry, didn't mean to copy you practically word for word!
I've only just realised it's the sexy voice umpire at Katie Boulter's match.
This is what confused me last night: why make it sound like boo-ing, when "Wuuuuuu" is begging for an upwards, enthusiastic inflection? "Wooooooooo!!!!" is literally a celebratory sound!
My favourite umpire is the one who sounds resounding sarcastic with everything he says
She's about to lose the matchsame!
also, what has happened to Jasmine Paolini recently!? Out first round Eastbourne and probably going out first round here. She didn’t do well at Roland Garros either I don’t think.
looks like Katie boulter is about to lose the first set too
Has a single Brit made it through the first round?
Edit: Looks like Katie Swan is about to win ~ thank god for that, it's been a shocking tournament for the British cohort!
Edit: Looks like Katie Swan is about to win ~ thank god for that, it's been a shocking tournament for the British cohort!
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No but Katie Swan should in a few minutes.
ETA Katie Swan is marginally behind Emma in ability. Just ravaged with back problems.
One of the commentators said 10 Brits went out yesterday, now KB.
Fair play to Tyra Grant though she was pretty untouchable on her service games, seems like one to watch for sure!
Fair play to Tyra Grant though she was pretty untouchable on her service games, seems like one to watch for sure!
The other British Katie with an Australian tennis player boyfriend called Alex.
That sounds fun! I'll have to listen out for him.My favourite umpire is the one who sounds resounding sarcastic with everything he says
she’s coming backShe's about to lose the match
I’m a total hypocrite but I’d love an Andy comeback - think I’m more gutted about not seeing him this week with Jacks injury
I'm mildly interested due to name factor, but she's 44 now. It's obvious she isn't going to go far. But everyone will be going goo goo if she wins her first round match. Deep down it's all for show.
The LTA have to answer for the situation of British tennis. Our most promising players are constantly injured or under-performing. I am really surprised by Boulter.