Felix Auger-Aliassime, you magnificent bastard! Takes it to a 5th set with a gritty tiebreak win over Novak Djokovic. And, unexpectedly, this match has gone on so long that it's bleeding into my tennis time. Root hard and root strong for Felix, my TennisSky friends!!! #Wimbledon

Whoever the British commentator is at #Wimbledon just mentioned that Canada has had a grand slam champion. "Bianca Andreeva."

So regarding that Novak Djokovic calf injury ...

Felix Auger-Aliassime fully understood Part 1 of the assignment. And the roof is closing, which should help with Part 2 of the assignment. And of course, Novak Djokovic is highly aggrieved. Oh well. 🤷‍♂️ #Wimbledon

I know it's probably unfair, I'm sure Djokovic feels his calf, and shoulder, and bird flu, and whatever, but every time I see that notorious sandbagger indicate another injury at #Wimbledon, all I can think is ...

Karolina Muchova passes a massive test, taking out Naomi Osaka in straight sets. What a gorgeous display of all-court tennis, punctuated by deadly accurate serving. I mean, that's just the grass-court game as it's meant to be played. Brava, both. 👏😍💪🎾

Karolina Muchova with an outstanding set of tennis. For that matter, an outstanding set from Naomi Osaka too, but she seemed to wilt a bit physically in the tiebreak. Great tennis. #Wimbledon

Seriously high-quality hitting so far from Karolina Muchova and Naomi Osaka. To paraphrase Jimmy Connors, "This is what we want! This is what we paid for!" #Wimbledon

Julie Kjendlie in the chair for Muchova - Osaka, which as usual is an invitation to post the Greatest Umpire Shade Ever. #IYKYK

Jannik Sinner looks like he's finally(!) understanding the assignment, taking out veteran Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets. Most importantly, he performed extremely well in the mid-day heat. And he needs every drop in the tank for you-know-who. #Wimbledon

A solid win for Coco Gauff over Jessica Pegula. It was the kind of match you would have thought Pegula would want -- straight-forward, not too many spectacular rallies, kinda flatline. But it was Gauff who -- dare I say it? -- played consistently over the last 2 sets. Gasp! #Wimbledon

Coco Gauff has more escapes in her than Harry Houdini. Incredible how she puts herself in a hole and then digs herself out, both in matches and individual games. So mentally tough.

Coco Gauff's chaotic improvization strikes back against Jessica Pegula's orderly precision to even it up. Gauff continues to walk her usual tightrope between brilliance and mess, but took advantage of a slight loss of Pegula's focus. An interesting but not riveting match so far. #Wimbledon

I mean, you can't begrudge Belgium their moment ...

The moment that sums up USA's game, last couple of days, and most waking moments since Grandpa Rapey came down the escalator. #WorldCup #ETTD

Trump poisoned Team USA as surely as if he had made them drink from his algae-filled pond. He's flesh-eating disease in human form. #USABEL #WorldCup

Who is everyone supporting in today’s USA vs Belgium match

It's absolutely incredible how Grandpa Rapey has sucked the fun out of this game. A sour tone to everything and the entire world rooting against USA. Blech. #USABEL #WorldCup

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

That Platner guy had "toxic douchebag" written all over him, figuratively speaking. And Nazi asshole written all over him, literally speaking. When "grab her by the pussy" wasn't instantaneously disqualifying, all roads led to here.

Well there's some justice in the world.

Find someone who loves you the way Roger Federer loves tennis. 🤗❤️🎾

Roger Federer alone in the Royal Box is hilarious. When he told tennis he loved it and would never leave it, he was Not. Kidding. Around. #Wimbledon 🎾🤗😄

Ahh, Grigor. What might have been. Full credit to Arthur Fery. He had every opportunity to crack and he absolutely refused. What a heart. #Wimbledon

This match.

Linda Noskova is starting to impose herself and fulfill the promise of her considerable talent. Takes out Madison Keys with a couple of late-set steals. And, typically, she gives a self-effacing, slightly embarrassed post-match interview. Love her game, love her personality. 😊❤️💪🎾 #Wimbledon

Today's Tennis Who Am I quiz is the first time I've got the answer in one. Off to buy lottery tickets ...

Jas hands! 🙌 A great win for Jasmine Paolini over Alex Eala. Was solid off the ground and took advantage of Eala's slight drop in form from her previous round. A no-lose proposition -- both players are fully loved by the #Wimbledon crowd and tennis fans. And she shouts out Roger in the box. 😄

He can't keep his fat mouth shut and suddenly after weeks of feel-good matches, we're reminded of the abject corruption and ugliness of Trump, FIFA, and the World Cup. Any good feeling for Team USA instantly evaporated.

Harry Kane sounds like the guy manning the Pit of Despair.

The commentator just said "it's coming home," and I'm sorry, that's a red card, cleats-up tackle, and dart in the eye all at once. 🤦‍♂️ #WorldCup

Ok, I know Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had a pointed exchange after their match, but as another great day at #Wimbledon comes to an end, THIS is the spirit to take into the 2nd week.

Meanwhile, at the World Cup, Canada is as good as Brazil.

I keep saying that Coco Gauff can't keep walking this tightrope, or keep going 3 sets, or keep relying on her legs and will-power to save her from her inconsistent shots. I don't know nuthin about being Coco Gauff. 😄 And what a match from Belinda Bencic -- gave Gauff everything she could handle.

Coco Gauff can't shake Belinda Bencic, who once again claws back from a break down. The drama meter is going up at #Wimbledon.

Still not top-level Jannik Sinner, but good enough to get to the quarters. Next up, Jan-Lennard Struff, whose big serve is gonna make it feel like Opposite Day after the pop-gun Mochizuki delivery. #Wimbledon

Gauff holds break.

A tough, professional set from Belinda Bencic to go 1-up on Coco Gauff. No panic from the Swiss veteran after an early break, and Gauff's serve was shaky and forehand didn't hold up to constant targeting. With big names gone, everyone out there is sensing opportunity. Who can seize it? #Wimbledon

ADF has to take an injury time-out as he holds 2 break points to even up the 4th against FAA. High drama.

Aryna Sabalenka's remarkable record over the last four years prompts an interesting question: has a 4-time champ who's made at least the QFs of every slam she's entered over that time underachieved? It's arguable, but my feeling is she could have and should have won more. #Wimbledon

This is a stunning statistic and underlines Naomi Osaka's achievement in taking out Aryna Sabalenka at #Wimbledon.

Naomi Osaka just put on a serving clinic. And a grounstroke clinic. And a shot-selection clinic. A #Wimbledon master class takes out Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. Wow!

Meanwhile, at Wimbledon ...

TennisSky, if you're not watching Karolina Muchova - Barbora Krejcikova, you're missing beautifully struck balls and crisp all-court tennis at #Wimbledon. And you have to watch and tell me how it turns out cuz ... I gotta go play tennis! 😭❤️🎾

Karolina Muchova hitting return and groundie rockets, takes the 1st set from Barbora Krejcikova, who has to be thinking she didn't really do anything wrong. Mookie just top level so far. #Wimbledon

As it said on the t-shirt that I saw one time in the Austin airport ... "Have a Willie nice day."

Love the world feed broadcast style at #Wimbledon versus the ESPN non-stop blather. Just watched two games of the Muchova - Krejcikova match and didn't realize there was a second person in the booth.

It's been a wild day of sports from my comfy sofa in north Toronto. I don't often allow myself the total luxury of watching so much Wimbledon tennis (and World Cup!) but, honestly, once in a while, you gotta be good to yourself. And I'm playing tomorrow so no guilt. My favourite shot of the day...

Wayne Gretzky is #IYKYK and #FAFO come to life.