2017 Wimbledon SF: Johanna Konta vs. Venus Williams

[golds girl]

I hope Konta wins. I want her to win Wimbledon women's tennis altogether because Britain doesn't often win. Until Andy Murray won Men's Wimbledon Britain hadn't had a Man's winner for decades then he won twice on the trot. He did very well as he hurt his hip but I would like Konta to win as we don't win that often.

Hi Ann,
Assuming you're British and that you favor horses
One of the commentators (can't remember who) mentioned that the British crowd never really warmed to Konta like they did to Heather Watson and of course Andy. Why do you think that is? Is it because she's not British-born, but Australian or because she wasn't consistent.
Of course today, they're supporting because she's the last left, but wondering about that question.

 

[tossip]

I guess she is not embraced because her parents are Hungarian...

 

[britbox]

Konta is as British as Greg Rusedski. It's not about her parents being Hungarian. Moreso that she transferred across from Oz, presumably for better funding.

 

[kskate2]

Serving clinic so far with both ladies holding pretty comfortably. 3-3

 

[kskate2]

3 sp's for Venus

 

[britbox]

First set Venus.

 

[golds girl]

Konta is as British as Greg Rusedski. It's not about her parents being Hungarian. Moreso that she transferred across from Oz, presumably for better funding.

Oh dear...didn't know that. I could hear the grumbling now if she doesn't make it to the final 'well she isn't even really British' etc.

 

[tossip]

Vee is so calm..

 

[tossip]

the crowd is fair ..

 

[kskate2]

the crowd is fair ..

I figured they would be. They like Venus. Probably more than they like Serena.

 

[britbox]

Oh dear...didn't know that. I could hear the grumbling now if she doesn't make it to the final 'well she isn't even really British' etc.

Ha ha. I'm being a tad harsh on her probably... she's got a much better accent than Rusedski at least. I guess I just don't like people jumping nationalities for financial gain. I don't dislike Konta but how do you regard yourself as a British when you're born and bred in Australia to Hungarian parents. Play for Hungary or Australia. You must know what fricken nationality you are when you're 10 years old.

 

[tossip]

Vee must not let up...Konta is a machine

 

[kskate2]

Ha ha. I'm being a tad harsh on her probably... she's got a much better accent than Rusedski at least. I guess I just don't like people jumping nationalities for financial gain. I don't dislike Konta but how do you regard yourself as a British when you're born and bred in Australia to Hungarian parents. Play for Hungary or Australia. You must know what fricken nationality you are when you're 10 years old.

Or not! Heehee

 

[kskate2]

I feel a dip in play coming for Venus here.

 

[golds girl]

Konta literally challenges everything

 

[tossip]

fuego fuego Vee!

 

[britbox]

Venus taking charge.

 

[britbox]

Ha, ha - incredible second serve from Venus to the body.

 

[kskate2]

Konta literally challenges everything

Ultra aggressive players are like that. They hardly ever believe their ball was out. o_O

 

[kskate2]

Ha, ha - incredible second serve from Venus to the body.

She has been body serving all tourney. I'm very pleased to see it.

 

[britbox]

I think this match is as good as over, although Konta is a feisty little thing.