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

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Raahh · 14/04/2016 10:28

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!

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JaneJeffer · 15/04/2016 23:10

I like Andy but when Rafa's playing I can't support any opponent or remain neutral. Vamps.

JaneJeffer · 15/04/2016 23:12

Stupid autocorrect. Vamos!

JaneJeffer · 16/04/2016 13:13

Great tennis. C'mon Rafa!

Mama1980 · 16/04/2016 13:29

vamos Rafa!

JaneJeffer · 16/04/2016 14:36

Ooh Andy not happy.

AmIthatbloodycold · 16/04/2016 14:47

Interesting take on Nadal's serving from the commentators.

Andy shouldn't let him rattle him

Mama1980 · 16/04/2016 15:01

Yes! well done Rafa. Took 6 match points but still....great match, both were playing brilliantly.

AmIthatbloodycold · 16/04/2016 15:02

First two sets were great

JaneJeffer · 16/04/2016 15:02

Andrew Castle always says they shouldn't penalise him for taking so long as that's just the way he plays!

I'm delighted he got through.

AmIthatbloodycold · 16/04/2016 15:06

Well the sky commentators aren't particularly impressed

Raahh · 16/04/2016 15:07

YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I am out shopping, and have been wi fi hopping.

I am so thrilled. There's no reason now he can't take the title.

VAMOS

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AmIthatbloodycold · 16/04/2016 15:08

Hopefully be a French win tomorrow

Raahh · 16/04/2016 18:12

I came home from shopping and fell asleep

in my defense, I had been awake since 2.30am, spent 2 hours in the freezing cold watching dd1 play football, and hours trying to find ds some school shoes. Why do so many shops assume people only buy school shoes once ayear?? he's been wearing a pair with holes in for half a term

i'm hoping I will be able to watch the match tomorrow.
I am VERY excited.

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Raahh · 16/04/2016 19:01

I'm fairly positive Rafa can beat Monfils- he's 11-2 in the hth, and last beat him at Stuttgart last year. If he can beat him on grass, he.can surely win on clay.

Monfils also has a habit of throwing matches away by being a bit lax. I love him usually- but the gloves are off tomorrow.

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DramaAlpaca · 16/04/2016 19:23

Andy was getting so tetchy during the match I found myself definitely supporting Rafa.

Much as I like Monfils, I'm on team Rafa tomorrow. He should win, as long as there are no physical side effects from that tough match today.

Raahh it must have taken you ages to type out your post above, with all those !!!

Raahh · 16/04/2016 19:34

Andy, tetchy?Never

(the was easy- I just cut and pasted [ tennis ] without the spaces

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magimedi · 16/04/2016 19:44

Go Monfils!

Used to love Rafa - but no more.

Mama1980 · 16/04/2016 20:26

Definitely team Rafa tomorrow. Love and cheer on Monfils usually but not this time!
It would be so great for Rafa to win something, hate to say it but I think RG etc are probably out if his reach this year but if he can get some match play, confidence and win a few things then just maybe.....
Hoping to watch it tomorrow so long as eldest dd doesn't hog the iPad for the football.

MrsVamos · 16/04/2016 20:37

VAMOS RAFA !

I'm saying nothing else.

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pleased for him though ! Hopefully a confidence boost too, I agree Mama.

Raahh Love you.

AmIthatbloodycold · 16/04/2016 20:49

Would have preferred Jo-Willy in the final. Hoping Gael plays the game of his life tomorrow.

Raahh · 16/04/2016 20:49

Oh- well done to Jamie, too. He's doing so well- may well eclipse Andy soon. Doubles may be seen as a bit of a ;bridesmaid' thing- but in some ways it can be harder.I'm not a team player

Argghhhh- football. DD1 is 9. She joined a local club on Tuesday- played her first match today did very well. And there is already talk of a trip to Norway! Bit quick for me

We were near Old Trafford today (buying an iron, exciting) and it brought back horrible memories of getting lost taking the dog to the vet. I hate driving.

VAMOS

rambles

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Raahh · 16/04/2016 20:57

I'm NOT a team player

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MrsVamos · 16/04/2016 21:10

Yy, well done to Jamie & Bruno. Fab tennis !

Jamie has already eclipsed Andy hasn't he ? I don't recall Andy being WORLD NO. 1.

I reckon doubles is blooming hard. I'm not a team player either.

I always wonder if there is tension after a lost match, because of a mistake or a silly/crap shot.

I'm a sore loser anyway. I'd far rather lose on my own than there be the potential for blame.

MrsVamos · 16/04/2016 21:11

^ That sounds awful. I know that.

Good job I don't play any competitive sports. Or do anything competitively.

Probably not funny, really is it ?

Ooops.

MrsVamos · 16/04/2016 21:12

I'll shut up now.

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