Not Rafa, but a great contender!
Andy Murray (Wikipedia)
The fizz went out of my Wimbledon this year with the early departure of Rafa, but I’ve been very impressed with the performance of the “dour Scot”. So I’ll be lending my support tomorrow afternoon, when he takes on the monumental task of preventing Roger Federer attain seven Wimbledon titles.
C’mon Andy!
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restlessjo 
I’ve never been a Nadal fan, preferring Federer, Fish, Murray, Roddick, and even Djokovik. I like people with a little more personality than that exhibited by Nadal.
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All kinds to make a world, m’dear. Sad for our man, but he did himself credit.
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Every now and then I’ll watch some tennis but I’m not a huge fan. I’m not a watcher of television that much. Your photos for your Sunday post – absolutely spectacular
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Just doing my chores and Sunday dinner so I can “settle in”. Me neither, Fiona- usually the laptop’s burning a hole in my knee so I can keep Mick company while he watches History and Geography channels, politics and sport (of course!)
Thank you! Some beautiful places to be silent, aren’t there?
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I am so with you…Rafa is usually the life of the party. Wimbledon lost a little bit of it’s luster with him gone so soon. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Andy, though, and feel like a bit of a burden was lifted from his shoulders after winning the semis. I’ll be watching tomorrow morning!!
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I’ve got butterflies already Elisa! Much good I’d be.
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I’ve to been following Wimbledon.. What’s this fellow’s story… Dour is such a good descriptor?
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Hi Smidge! He’s made it to 3 Grand Slam finals, but never won one, and been knocked out in the semis the last 3 years at Wimbledon. He’s not exactly charismatic but he’s earned his place in the final this year. At 25, it’s finally time to steal the prize?
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I haven’t really followed Wimbledon since Jimmy Conners… Sorry your guy is out.
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His shorts were certainly different, back then, Tonya!
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It’s the characters in sports that make them interesting to me, not so much the sport itself…..
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I agree completely.
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We are all very proud of Murray here of course. So go Murray go!!
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Got to stand behind your man!
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May the sun shine and the games begin! I’m not such a follower of it all but I so respect those who play!
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I’m a complete spud when it comes to playing sport, but Mam always used to love Wimbledon and I guess it rubbed off, Karen!
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Guess I’ll pull for him too! Some of you aren’t doing you duty by granting really good weather for him! 😉
My weather is from Northampton friends saying the race qualifiers are scrubbed for today.
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A wet Silverstone tomorrow, Jim. Don’t know the Wimbledon forecast, but that roof will probably come into play again. (Roof – 4, Andy – 6!)
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hard to route against Roger…. he is amazing!!!
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Can’t argue with that, Brenda.
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I would like to see Federer win one more. Then again…Murrary winning is not such a bad deal either.
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Part of me would too, Wayne, but he’s won so much. Andy deserves a little something. Nor do I really want Roger to have 7 Wimbledons to match Rafa’s 7 French! Probably inevitable, though.
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I didn’t think Murray would make it to the final. Perhaps if he wins, he will be a little less dour. As a fellow Scot I will be supporting him, but I do like Federer too.
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Smiley?
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The manner in which Roger ousted Djoko makes me worry about Andy’s chances. I’ll be rooting for him anyway. C’mon Andy!
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Yes, he’s been impressive David.
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Let’s hope that it is a good omen that the last time a Brit won Wimbledon it was also a Royal Jubilee year!
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Oh wow, Andrew! Trust you to know that! I hadn’t realised. I have great respect for Roger but it would be manna from heaven if Andy could pull it off!
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It’s tennis, right? I don’t follow sports much. I thought it was rugby until I noted the racket.
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Never mind, Ron. It’s the only sport I get excited about. All of Britain will be holding their breath!
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Me too! Dejected about poor Rafa 😦 (That’s six words as well!)
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I keep thinking of him in his sunny home and thinking he hasn’t done so badly. It’s been dire here, and all “set” (sorry!) to continue the same.
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If it rains tomorrow I’ll be watching, but the match starts at the same time as our Carneval procession.
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Hope you have wonderful weather for your Carneval, Viv. What’s the forecast?
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dreadful
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It hasn’t been the same without Rafa 😦
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It’s been the longest Wimbledon fortnight I can remember, Suze, and that’s not only because of the weather!
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I guess, given his history, he’s entitled to be a little dour.
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It’s more interesting than sunny smiles, Tilly. I love the way Lendl sits in the stand. Trying to think of a comparison but words fail me- I’ll leave it to you.
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Oh no!
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You’re a Roger supporter? Huge respect for the man and his achievements.
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