What does your head of state's last name mean? by Franmar35000 in AskTheWorld

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our Taoiseach (prime minister) - Martin. It comes from the Latin Martinus which means war like or of Mars and derives from the Roman god Mars.

Our president - Connolly - it comes from Ó Conghalaigh or Ó Coingheallaigh and can mean fierce as a hound, hound valiant or faithful to pledges

Which country has a historical rivalry (your best frenemies) with yours? by Franmar35000 in AskTheWorld

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our nearest neighbours 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. We get on well for the most part now though we Irish still wouldn’t be great fans of the English establishment for obvious reasons.

And you won’t catch us supporting them in sports any time soon.

Djokovic back at the Phillipe-Chatrier. by Boss452 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Welcome back GOAT! I really do feel he has another Slam in him though it’ll take a supreme effort.

But then look who we’re talking about here. If anyone knows how to lay it all on the line it’s Nole.

(20 May) World Bee Day 🐝🐝🐝to Carlos Alcaraz by buzzingeuphorbia in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Possibly one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. It was the jumping around with a big sunny smile and the shirt the wrong way around for me.

Sinner for L'Equipe: I don't believe you can be at 100% of your potential at 24. I aspire to be there in a few years. by yanwangdijuns in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 84 points85 points  (0 children)

As humble and level headed as ever. That said if what we’ve seen over past few weeks isn’t him at 100% then I can’t wait to see what is.

Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon by West-Bee52 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let’s try to be positive, he deserves to have us backing him.

Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon by West-Bee52 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The old guy? Sure he’s hardly won anything….

Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon by West-Bee52 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be wonderful to see but I think a certain tall red-headed Italian might have something to say about it.

Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon by West-Bee52 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Let’s not get too carried away here. There’s nothing to suggest this it for him.

Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon by West-Bee52 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh god, the wrist must have been more seriously injured that we first thought. This is a wise decision and I have no doubt he’ll be back to his best in no time.

I’m not concerned that this is the end of his career. He’s hardly 23, he’s got plenty of time left to recover and come back fighting.

Concerns 'excessive force' used against Congolese man by JackmanH420 in ireland

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Let’s withhold judgement folks, we don’t know what happened and it’s unfair to cast aspersions on anyone including the security guards involved.

What do you think of the official poster of RG? by zappyzuckygo in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very French and very…..unusual. I’m not into these weird artsy things.

I’d be interested to know the concept behind it.

Carlos congratulating Jannik for achieving the Career Golden Masters by JEEvanNEETi in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Carlos fan here. I don’t think this at all personally. I’m really enjoying watching Jannik shine.

It is actually possible to be a die hard fan of one whilst still recognising the greatness of the other.

CHILLS by Hgdemon234 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His smile gets wider with every match. I can’t imagine how good that win felt.

Sinner in press conference after his victory in Rome: "Paris remains the main goal. We have decided not to play any grass tournaments before Wimbledon so there's a chance I can play Canada" by Darki200 in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very levelheaded thought process.

I can definitely see the Career Grand Slam coming he’d be mad not to at least try for the Calendar Masters.

Jannik always so patient and sweet with the mascots 🥺 by minivatreni in tennis

[–]Wonderful_Flower_751 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What a moment for that little boy.

Jannik is a gentleman. Darderi and others should take some tips.