TENNIS Thread! The French Open is coming- will it be #RG10 for Rafa?

[Raahh]

or number 1 for Djokovic?

given recent form, things look less than great for Nadal-but he likes the big stage and slams are a different beast to other tournaments.

So- new thread to talk ( mostly) about tennis- though it's not compulsory., and we all have different favourites and respect that others might not love our favourites as much as we do.

so...a week to go. May Murray be less tired, Rafa more confident , and a happy tournament be had by all.

Vamos

right- few more of those fore hands.

Do you think if Rafa makes the final anyone can beat him here over 5 ?

Heard some of the presenters and commentators talking and despite Rafas season so far, the consensus seems to be he would have it ?

I suppose for Novak it would be the mindset and mental demons ?

Loving Rafas trainers. I want some, with 10 on !

Hi, Drama lovely.

he rarely loses over 5 sets. the fact he could meet Djokovic so early on might be a factor though.

it's Djokovic's to lose.

I need to figure out who he could potentially meet WHEN he beats Djokovic.

though I keep forgetting , I'm team Djok.

for a Rafa match, this is quite speedy.

Raahh

Don't you be giving false hope !

You've really got to stop saying you're Team Djok.

Its very unnerving. I actually wondered if you were serious at first, now its making me uncomfortable.

The words don't fit right in a post of yours !

Cos, if Novak were to win, it would be ALL YOUR FAULT.

It is speedy isn't it.

Good good. Keep it up, Rafa.

Argh. Spoke too soon.

right- you've given the crowd something to cheer for- now get on with it.

the commentary is biased against him as usual- It's only the first set!!

Mark P is sooo annoying.

I put it down to him being bitter because he commentates on people who can actually play tennis.

Wtf did he ever do ? Prat. He's not even a has-been, he's a never-was.

Rafa seems to be going through his tics much quicker.

Vamos !

First set done ! Tick !

VAMOS

More please !

Oh good.

That's good enough for me. Two more like that...

Yep.

Right, so I have had a look, and Rafa could meet Federer in the final, I think.

They are discussing the tightness of Rafa's shorts. I have not complaints.

Vamos

no

If only Rafa could sort his first serve, a lot of his matches would be quicker.

Don't suppose it'll happen now.

Rafa v Roger sounds good to me.

There's been a couple of delicious back shots of those shorts.

Very nice.

No complaints here.

Hi everyone. Tuned in just in time to hear them ask for Fabrice's opinion on Rafa's short shorts - Fabrice's reply was "yes" :)

Did you hear the crowd booed Shrieky yesterday because she didn't stay on Court to give after match interview. She had a sore throat apparently.

Hello, Juan lovely.

Its not that they are short, I think, its that they are tight.

And a bit shiny/glittery.

I think the shorts were referred to as 'old school'

Poor Rafa he can't win, can he ?

First he was accused of being pirate-ish, showing too much arm.

Now its too much leg.

I'd like to see those thighs in some 80s-esqe type short shorts.

How come pink and purple are so popular all of a sudden?