Wimbledon 2022: Five things we have missed

Wimbledon in 2022 was unique from everything that had come before. Here are the five things we have missed in this year's competition.

Novak Djokovich and Roger Federer in a file photo (image:twitter)
By Mahaksh Chauhan | Jul 6, 2022 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Wimbledon, also referred as The Championship or just Wimbledon, is the oldest and most renowned tennis competition in the world. Since 2019, the two main courts have been covered by retractable roofs at Wimbledon’ All England Club, where it has been held since 1887. The Australian Open, French Open, and US Open are the other three Grand Slam tennis competitions, along with Wimbledon. The only major currently held on grass, the customary court for tennis, is Wimbledon. Additionally, it is the only Grand Slam to impose a night curfew in place of night matches. Here are the five things we have missed in this year competition.

Return of Federer

It took seven days for Roger Federer to show up. Even it was wonderful too see the eight-time champion at the celebration of champions at Centre Court’s 100th anniversary, this is the first time since his professional debut that the Swiss has missed the Championship. It seemed a little strange watching the monarch of Centre Court to speak John McEnroe and Sue Barker, saying, “It feels awkward to be here in a different type of role.” The 40-year-old will return once more, but it won’t be to make up the deficit.

The crowd seem lost

For the first time in three years, Wimbledon is back. The line has returned. The tarps are up. The genuine sense of community and worldliness that permeates the village, the hill, and the physical courts is back. Yes, there was a tournament in 2021, but it felt weakened, like a yearly carnival with half the attendees barred by clinical risk management calculations. Even still, attendance was down 11% from Monday to Thursday in the first week compared to 2019 despite Heather Watson pleading with the audience to behind her. There were several empty seats during a Murray-ime first-round game in the evening. Maybe the event planners would keep in mind that not everyone can afford to watch the top players in the world.

Six Time Champion

The German six-time major champion received a shout-out from Andrew Castle during the Surbiton event broadcast on the BBC. In his anguish, Novak Djokovic referred to his former mentor as a member of the family. Becker’s unconventional analysis has been much missed in the commentary box, especially during Saturday night’s match between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas when we were instead treated to the relatively conventional remarks of the Cash/Cotter and Lloyd.

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Russians and Belarusians players missing

In his pre-Wimbledon remarks, Cameron Norrie said: “You know, having a home Slam and not getting any ranking points from that, and the tradition of it, you’re not really playing for anything. It’s almost like you’re performing this as an exhibition, so that bothered me. Yikes. No issue at this time, Cam. The loss of top male athletes like Daniil Medvedev, the current world number one, and Andrey Rublev, however, overshadowed the lack of ranking points. The LTA is likely taking the lead after being charged for a third of that amount for its similar exclusion in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Eastbourne in the lead-up to the Championships. Wimbledon has begun appeal proceedings against its fine of $750,000 for prohibiting the participation of Russian and Belarusian players.

Murray Loss

“I could have had a good run here,” after losing to the competent but inspirational John Isner, the 35-year-old Andy Murray said in his post-match press conference. “It’s one of those matches that, had I got through, who knows what would have happened.” The Scot was in excellent shape when he entered SW19. With all due respect, Norrie won’t be able to elevate everyone’s blood pressure or win the championship. Murray left too soon, but Liam Broady and Jack Draper’s achievements offset the disappointment. The British balloon was deflated just as the tournament was picking up speed.





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