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).

Thanks Raahh

So sorry for your loss, Punk.

Punk sorry for your loss . That's a lovely memory to have of your brother.

Punk, sorry to read your post. Really awful for you.
Its so hard when we lose the ones we love.

So sorry Punk

I agree with Roger re the fixing claims. Name names so it can be dealt with. Cheating fuckers.

Would any top player be so so SO stupid as to be involved and think they could get away with it ? I bloody hope not.

First one of the year, got to say it :

VAMOS RAFA !

Vamos MrsV

Rafa 's match started as expected. And he might be UN danger in the 4th set, if he doesn't sort himself out.

And his top is yellow, ffs. That is never a good thing. 😃

Oh crap. I knew this was a tricky first round match. I am too tired for this.

Break! Thank you!

phew!- right Vamos.
If the dc were late for school, this would be an acceptable reason, wouldn't it?

I'm going in the shower. He was doing ok before I started watching this set.

Can't watch anymore. I knew this was going to be a tough first match. ,Vamos Rafa! Come on!

Oh crap.

Well that has ruined my morning.

But good win for Konta.

for all you Rafa fans.

Good work Konta!

Grouchy.

Poor Rafa.

Great news about Konta this morning but....
tournaments are never the same once Rafa is out.

So sorry to hear your news, Punk

Congratulations, Grouchy.

Just back from a visit to see PFGD so need to catch up - wasn't going to waste a moment of cuddles with an 8 month old with tennis. I'd give up Wimbledon for her - but no one else!!

Poor Rafa but was delighted about Konta as she is a local girl for me.

Mama I know what you mean, it isn't the same when Rafa loses. Which is becoming too frequent. It was always going to be the most likely upset, out of all the first round matches for the seeded players.I wish he could catch a break.

I would like to see someone totally unexpected win this year now, but think it is Djokovic's to lose.

magi,

Rafa's out?

That's just added to my rubbish January so far

Off to check up on the news reports now, though that might depress me further. Glad to hear Konta won though, that's one bit of good news.

Drat.

Crappy day gets crappier waking up to that.

Well Done Jo though.

Sorry for your loss Punk.

I'm shocked about the match fixing allegations but I want to know who's involved.

Can't watch until weekend when BBC have it on cos I don't have Eurosport.

Well, Hewitt isn't ready to give up just yet. I like Hewitt. It is the end of an era with him retiring.

I have come back from another walk, to see Stan is very, very orange. He has the same top as Verdasco, but has gone for matching shorts and trainers

it is all so bright, I cannot tell if his top is ironed .

so far, it's a very tight first set.

I think I was watching a recording Stupid telly. Shame Tursunov had to retire, but am glad Stan is through.