All new TENNIS thread- are we ready for clay? The road to Roland Garros starts here...

[Raahh]

well, it has already started so, get the vanish out, the orange stuff gets everywhere.

Highlights to include- can Rafa win a tournament this April?
Is Djok starting a losing streak wishful thinking ?
Will Murray get enough sleep to retain his title in Madrid? (Doesn't appear to be scheduled to play Munich)
Will Stan's shorts be a patch on last year's?
And never discount the Rog Bot!

So, Vamos! Allez! Let's go!

Grrrr - they switched away from the Wawrinka match for Murray. I like watching Murray but would like a bit of variety over the next fortnight. But it's just going to be Murray and Djokovic, isn't it?

Plus I was liking Wawrinka's shirt in an eye-watering way!

Murray, on the other hand, looks as if he is trying to blend into a mud bath.

I'm pissed off they have taken off the Stan match.

And I always think Murray looks grubby, and not in a good way.
Would they have taken Murray or Djok off for the cycling? Don't think so.

Have to go to work now I always resent it at this time of year.

Did find myself wondering whether Stan was looking a little stout...Most tennis players are very long limbed and lean in their build. Stan's quite sturdy!

Stan always does look as if he is a bit less toned than others. The tighter shirt was not a good idea!

Daniel is a break up in the 3rd set

Stan through in 3, but a bit shaky in the beginning.

Enjoying Borgue's comeback.

grouchy me too!

How are you and your gorgeous baby today?

The crowd are happy too.

Paire has lost, so they need someone to cheer.

Wonder what Murray will find about Bourgue to complain about.

Piss off Jim- 10 more minutes before Bourgue starts to flag? Hope he doesn't.

What's up with Murray?! Bourgue playing amazingly but M seems to have given up

Murray has a sore stomach area, doncha know.

Baby is lovely, though has trapped wind, the poor muffin.

Hullo All

Hope everyone is well.

Bourge is playing really well ! They just said he is 164 in the world.

I think the Slams matter less to Andy cos he's a Daddy now. He doesn't look happy though.

I was also annoyed they took Stan off. I would like to see other players too.

Bet they do it tomorrow too so we won't see Rafa again, it'll be Djikdock. Grrrrr.

But, Murray is the new king of clay etc etc

Allez Bourgue!

Oh, Grouchy poor muffin. Pass her here, I'll try winding.

New KOC MY ARSE.

When they should fault it sounds like FOK.

Ffs. shOUt

What on earth is going on with Murray? I've just checked the online scores and am having palpitations again.

Ooh ! Ooh !

Just to let you know, there is an RG youtube channel. Yesterday Rafa got Hot Shot of the day, for the one between his legs.

Very good ! Twas lovely to see him smiling and enjoying himself on court.

He's having a right old wobble again, Drama.

Have a feeling he might come through. He can probably out last Bourgue, I'd think...

Think we're going to 5 again...

MrsV -it was great to see Rafa looking so comfortable.

Bourgue is playing so well. But there will a multitude of excuses- pissed off about Mauresmo/Baby/Tired/

sadly, I've put the jinx on Bourgue now.

Wish I could say the same, Raahh - that I'd seen it ! I've literally only seen that shot, and his winning shot cos that's all bloomin ITV4 showed. Tossers.

We'll see. Bourgue could get a second wind in the 5th. You never know.

rather see Djikdock go out early than Murray though

Allez Bourgue !

I was a bit when I heard the "FOK" for the first time.

Would be nice to have some other matches shown, but hopefully we'll get some highlights at least.

How is baby Arabella, Grouchy? Wind better?