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Lovely day

Good morning everybody.  Absolutely gorgeous.  Birds skitting around on my feeder with resident squirrel,  Federer won yesterday, all's right with the world here in Putney

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2678d8 Comments

And it is the wonderful Barnes Fair today!

Caroline Whitehead ● 2678d

Sorry to see your man Nadal get knocked out yesterday Barbara. He had a fantastic tournament though.Enjoy the finals this weekend :-)

Paul Game ● 2678d

Morning Paul. I think Barbara's man is Fed, Rafa is mine so not a happy bunny. It was a decent match but despite all the pre-match hype it could not have bettered their final in 2008. Many sports pundits say it's the greatest tennis match ever and I agree with them. Did you watch it? I will be rooting for Fed tomorrow because I am not that keen on Djokovic, but I doubt I'll watch the match now that Rafa isn't taking part. I'm not keen on cricket either but obviously I hope our team wins. So it will be the Grand Prix for me. Go get that record Hamilton! Wonderful weekend of sport ahead!👍🏻Good luck to Halep today. Finesse and imaginative play over brute strength will hopefully prevail.

Sue Hammond ● 2678d

Oh sorry Sue, I got it the wrong way around between Barbara and yourself lolAlthough Rafa lost, it's great to see him fit again and playing well on grass, as he had a few early round knockouts at Wimbledon in recent years.Rafa will always be the king on clay, and Roger will always be the king on grass.After the clay season which Rafa dominates every year, I think it is great credit to him that he still finds the energy to perform at Wimbledon like he does.I love them both equally, although I probably wanted to see Rafa win yesterday.Yes, I remember the final - there have been so many inspiring matches between them over the years.Enjoy the finals!

Paul Game ● 2678d

The Rafa v Roger rivalry has been enthralling to watch over the last 15 or so years and they will be sorely missed when they finally call it a day. Roger has been incredibly fortunate in not having any significant injuries throughout his career that have prevented him from playing in any of the Slams, whereas Rafa has not played in 9 of them due to being out of the game through injury. Federer currently holds Grand Slam 20 titles and Nadal 18. I know I'm biased but I think Rafa would be above Roger's total  now if he had not been injured so much. His knees nobbled him!☹️

Sue Hammond ● 2678d

Sue. you are probably right about Rafa, but Federer presumably hasn't got that much time left.  I'm enjoying it whilst it lasts. He appears to love everything to do with the game.  Wonder what he'll do when he can't compete so competitively?  Have been watching him for so many years now and for that matter Rafa also. I'll be 100% behind Rafa , then.  I'm 99% now! I also won't be watching Serena, for the reasons you cite.  Here's to Halep

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2678d

What a fantastic performance by Halep. So impressed with her today. She moved the ball side to side and made Serena run. Serena didn't have the fitness to keep up.

Paul Game ● 2678d

Halep was amazing! 👏🏻 How refreshing to watch a female player who doesn't grunt and scream on every point. Or have tantrums. Or smash their racket. Or threaten to kill a line judge when she doesn't agree with an out call.

Sue Hammond ● 2678d