Man vs. Poncho in Close Battle at Wimbledon

Being a tennis fan can be fun. But being a tennis fan can also be hazardous. Luckily this gent came out of his personal struggles with his poncho alive. And, as an added benefit of this strange episode of fandom gone bad, he’s become a viral superstar.Djokovic Airs Out Complaints about Centre Court GrassBut be warned, tennis fans. Unless you want to suffer the ignominy that this man is now enduring, do a few practice runs with your poncho so you can look cool when you put it on and take it off. ]]>

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