TENNIS Thread- C'est L'Open francaise -la seconde semaine! Allez!

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(Apologies to any French speakers and for lack of cedilla- hazy 'A' level French and an English keyboard)

Looking forward to Monfils/Federer

Chardy is struggling with his serve. But Allez!! win a set.

Technical terms from Jim there - Chardy apparently has the yips on his toss which keeps rainbowing. Clear as mud.

I actually laughed before when Inverdale said of Jack Sock 'that he was the sock left n the draw'. Then I slapped myself for being silly.

Jim really isn't making sense much this yes. He definitely wasn't this bad previously

5-2 -who knew?

Unlucky.

He's a speedy chap. Come on Jezza!

I laughed too! I had to think about it for a minute but once it sunk in I laughed. I bet John didn't come up with it all by himself.

Juan I bet he has a script writer.

Blimey- shot!

I hope Murray isn't pulling a monfils.

Wonder what Amelie is thinking, surrounded by French people, watching Murray playing a Frenchman.

or is she just bored and uncomfortable?

Oh well done Jezza. Have to say I thought this match would be Andy's in 3.

And Roger is through, and probably Ferrer.

I am not so keen on David's top, however.

That's an interesting point about Amelie. She can't be unaware that the crowd is very much behind Chardy.

No his top looks like sofa loose covers. Don't much like Cilic's either though if that helps?!

oh la la!!

Fantastic! Andy must surely be about to lose his temper.

Cilic's is rather bright

Now, even if Chardy loses this, I hope they give him credit for the fact he has played some incredible stuff here. Andy isn't merely losing points, Chardy is winning them.

We must be due a racquet smash or two.

Keep your cool, Jezza.

Oh feck.

Bolleaux.

Oh. Disappointing.

But you can break back...

That was close.

Hmm. Bad language from Andy apparently = unfiltered passion.

Is it just me or is Andy looking very red? Reflection of the clay?

Glad it's a proper match instead of a walkover.

Yes, it shows spirit and other guff they were spouting the other day (when defending Kyrgios).

I do not want to see Williams.