WIMBLEDON viewers were left cheekily giggling to themselves as the action unfolded on day three in SW19.
Despite a rain delay briefly putting the championships on hold, play is now back in full swing.
And a second round match on court three raised more than a few eyebrows.
The clash saw Britain’s Ryan Peniston, the world No135, take on American Steve Johnson.
Peniston set up the tie after beating Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland 6-4 6-3 6-2 on his Wimbledon debut yesterday.
The 26-year-old was one of SIX Brit men to reach the second round – the first time that has happened since 2001.
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But fans today could not help but point out the X-rated players’ names on both sides of the net.
One wrote on social media: “Peniston v Johnson. Funny matchup or what?”
Another added: “Obvious phallic joke must be avoided. Peniston vs Johnson.”
A third said: “Peniston Vs Johnson. Who is making this up?”
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Another amused fan claimed: “Peniston vs Johnson. Jokes write themselves.”
Unfortunately Peniston could not repeat his round one heroics against Johnson as he crashed out 2-6 3-6 4-6 to the big-serving American.
Essex-lad Peniston overcame a battle with cancer when he was a child, which he claims was a “blessing in disguise” because it made him “tougher as a player and a person”.
Peniston revealed yesterday: “It definitely affected my growth. I was a really late bloomer. I was always about a foot smaller than all my peers.
“They all were growing and getting bigger serves and everything. I was struggling just trying to run around and get the balls.”
