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Xavier Breath

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14. In my teens and 20s I was a huge tennis fan.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Mon Jun 3, 2024, 04:37 PM

Jun 2024

I'd watch all the major tournaments, and Bud Collins and Breakfast at Wimbledon were staples at my house. At some point along the way I just stopped watching or caring. I wouldn't know any of the topped ranked players if they walked through my living room right now. So, I'm right there with you on the not caring.

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Ever not really care who's playing a match at Roland Garros??? [View all] a kennedy Jun 2024 OP

Like, 99% of the time. Deep State Witch Jun 2024 #1

Yah, his star is starting to tarnish....may-be he'll do better on grass, like at Wimbledon. a kennedy Jun 2024 #2

What you said. Different Drummer Jun 2024 #4

I couldn't watch women's tennis when I lived in an apartment underpants Jun 2024 #3

Your description reminds me a bit of Monica Seles. Different Drummer Jun 2024 #5

I dislike the grunters, too. Nt spooky3 Jun 2024 #7

I think Azarenka and Sabalenka are the absolute worst now......although Azarenka's does have a musical a kennedy Jun 2024 #10

Some of the men's grunts are bad, too. Zverev right now, spooky3 Jun 2024 #11

I love watching them all. I have favorites I cheer for and spooky3 Jun 2024 #6

Yup....me too. Have really gotten to like the skinny guy from Italy, Sinner a kennedy Jun 2024 #8

Sinner is incredible, and seems nice too. Will be interesting to see how spooky3 Jun 2024 #9

I really like Madison Keys too......Danielle Collins.....and lotsa USA men.... a kennedy Jun 2024 #12

Agree. I also like Casper, Rublev, Medvedev, Shapo, Felix, and some others. Nt spooky3 Jun 2024 #13

In my teens and 20s I was a huge tennis fan. Xavier Breath Jun 2024 #14

This match between Zverev and Rune has been going since 2:30 a kennedy Jun 2024 #15