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Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 17:04 on 24th June 2011 What do you tennis lovers think about all the grunting that goes on at Wimbledon? Is it really necessary, and shouldn't it be banned because it's not normal, is it? Me? Boring, annoying, boring, more annoying and boring.....is there any other way to describe it? |
Marjorie Pope Posts: 6710 Joined: 13th Apr 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:14 on 24th June 2011 Although I do like watching the tennis, I have to agree with you Ron and say that the grunting is really really annoying me this year. I am not enjoying Wimbledon nearly as much as usual. Think I may be turning into a grumpy old woman! Ha Ha. |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 17:15 on 24th June 2011 By coincidence I've just seen exactly the same sublect covered on Channel 5 News and clearly it's done (the grunting that is) to put off the opponent. Sport? I think not! B.... rubbish, yes! |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 17:17 on 24th June 2011 On 24th June 2011 17:14, Marjorie Pope wrote: Isn't that going to put off the public who pay good money to watch them Marjorie?
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| Marjorie Pope Posts: 6710 Joined: 13th Apr 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:32 on 24th June 2011 Do you know I don't think it does Ron. I have several friends who go to Wimbledon every year and I think their love of tennis and the general atmosphere, etc. overrides the awful grunting. I have heard several explanations for the grunting but don't believe any of them. It never used to happen "in the old days" did it? |
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | quotePosted at 17:50 on 24th June 2011 I always remember the best way to watch cricket at home was to have the TV on but turn the sound down and listen to the commentary on the radio. It really was entertaining. may be worth trying with the ping pong... |
| Marjorie Pope Posts: 6710 Joined: 13th Apr 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:48 on 25th June 2011 It's good today. No grunting from Federer or Nalbandia. I'm happy!! |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 21:20 on 1st July 2011 I think Andy Murray's got the grand slam hasn't he. Oh no, that's another sport isn't it? lol What say you Marjorie, did he deserve to lose? |
| Marjorie Pope Posts: 6710 Joined: 13th Apr 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 19:13 on 3rd July 2011 Late reply Ron ..... but yes, I think he did deserve to lose. And Djokovic was a worthy winner over Nadal today. You can all put the flags out now ... IT'S OVER !!! :) |
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