NEW TENNIS THREAD! Happy 2016! Gearing up for the Aussie Open.

[Raahh]

Here we are again- last year has flown. Soon be Wimbledon.

Hope everyone is well- very wet here (NW).

So, Qatar has started, Rafa has won his first round in Doha after a shaky start. So that's already better than last year!
Hopman cup underway.

Here's to an exciting 2016, Olympic year, can anyone stop Djok, who is starting to look unbeatable?

I'm really hoping Rafa can have a better year, and of course there is a wee Murray on the way . (Might not be a fan of Andy, but babies are always good news).

Think Murray just wants to go home. And he's got to sit through the presentation thing now.

Now Andy has to hold it together for the stupid prizes and speeches, poor bastard.

I should think he does. Given what he's dealt with/is dealing with I think he's done bloody well to still be there. Anyone would have understood him going home.

If I was him Id say well done Novak but I don't mind losing cos I'm gonna be a Daddy.

Gutted for Murray, but so proud, when his father in law collapsed I thought he wouldn't make it to the final.

Ah well lovelies.

See you all for the baby announcement !

xxx

Bye all. Bit gutted, andy losing. Another celeb dies.

Can't believe how badly Andy started. He really has a massive psychological disadvantage against Djokovic.

Hope he's glad to be going home, knowing he'll meet his baby soon. That's properly exciting.

Really feel for Andy. Far from his best, looking tired all match (well, all shown in BBC highlights anyway); how do you get over losing all those finals?

Nice tribute to him from Djokovic. I really think he can do the Grand Slam this year, much as I would LOVE to see Federer get to #18.

Oh dear.

Didn't join you all this am as waited & watched the BBC highlights.

I wish Andy would stop all the silly grins & chuntering - he must waste so much energy.

See you all for baby announcement, Davis cup & then French Open!

Boy or girl?

Names??

I recorded the match & have just watched it now. So sorry for Andy.

Andy's speech after the match was lovely. When he spoke to Kim it made me cry.

Hope he's home and giving her & bump huge hugs.

Gosh yes, heartfelt. My eyes may have leaked a wee bit.

I hope he's home in peace with Kim and the dogs.

According to the BBC website he's been away for 5 weeks which is bound to be tough at this stage in her pregnancy.

5 weeks ? Yy, I suppose it must be but blimey, I never actually got to 8 months pg, so she has clearly been a legend. Crikey.

I would have been a blubbing mess. Never mind the worry of her Dad too.

Much respect to Kim.

I know they are all used to it etc, but it must be hard, mustn't it ?

Jut read that Roger had knee surgery after his semi final, and will be out for 4 weeks. That seems optimistic, but it mustn't have been too big an op.

Poor Fed; I hope it's all as straightforward as he & his peeps are saying. In in more cheerful health news ...

JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO WILL PLAY AT THE DEL RAY (FLORIDA) TOURNEY.

Thought you'd want to know.

Yay! So pleased he is coming back, hope he does well.

Just seen that Kim & Andy have had a girl!

Do you think they'll call her Serena or Martina or Steffie??

That is really lovely. Congratulations to them both!

ITS A GIRL !

Born on Sunday, according to the Bbc.

Congratulations to Andy & Kim !

Dashing in & out, hope you're all ok.

Lots of love xxx

magi

None of those !

Lovely news

How fabulous a little baby!

Well, I am back to refreshing online. Gutted that Rafa didn't do well in Buenos Aires- hoping Rio will be better.

Looking forward to hearing how Del Potro gets on in Delray beach. He has been really playing down his chances, but I would love him to do well.

Still no name for Miss Murray, then? Shouldn't think they are planning a spread in 'Hello' to announce it. I'm expecting it to be pretty traditional, would be very surprised if they went down the 'sleb' name route and called her something wacky. Although Racquette has a nice ring, might have issues with spelling...

Hi all :) lost the thread there for a while.
hope everyone is good?
So excited to see potato back later today/tonight, hope he can get at least a couple of decent matches won. He really has had the worst luck with injuries.
Fingers crossed for Rafa later, Vamos!