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LisaM

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2. It's one of the mysteries about tennis.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 06:59 PM

15 hrs ago

The fans tend to reward longevity. Many players who weren't particularly popular when they were younger gain respect from the fans as they age. This was true with Connors, and Navratilova, Chris Evert (who started out being known as "Navrat the Brat" and the Ice Princess), probably with McEnroe and lots of others who aren't springing to mind, and probably more recently.

I also wanted the Canadian to win but it's to the credit of the tennis crowd that they do this, IMHO.

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Am a bit peeved, all the fans at Wimbledon are rooting for the dang Joker!!!!!! [View all] a kennedy 17 hrs ago OP

I'm not sure it's all the fans. Joker's cheering section is organized and loud. Jim__ 16 hrs ago #1

It's one of the mysteries about tennis. LisaM 15 hrs ago #2

I noticed the same and what a match. Prairie_Seagull 13 hrs ago #3