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!

[DramaAlpaca]

I also completely agree with your post The Only. Great post.

[Raahh]

It was hardly a team effort...SPOTY team of the year my arse.

[TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross]

I certainly don't think we should automatically watch all his matches just because he's British.

And if Rafa's still in a tournament, I am certainly not supporting anyone else.

[MrsVamos]

Awww, TheOnly. I like you. A lot.

I'm on new thread.

See you all on there I hope !

[MrsVamos]

Quite, Raahh. That's all pc anyway. We all know its bollocks.

Hullo Drama

[MrsVamos]

Cor. We haven't done this for a while. Nearly a full thread.

[magimedi]

New thread is here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/telly_addicts/2648969-ALLER-ROLAND-GARROS-tennis-thread-cont-as-we-head-to-the-second-week?msgid=61368274#61368274

Allez over!!

[DramaAlpaca]

back to MrsV & everybody.

Rain delay, so I'll go over to the new thread & get settled in.

[CremeEggThief]

I would like to see Andy win here. I think the dull, heavy conditions suit him- look at Rome. Either him or Stan. That said, there's not much between him and Isner in this match.

I'd like to see Garbine triumph in the winners. I was impressed with her win against Svetlana, whose game was better than the score showed.

[MrsVamos]

Creme ! Hullo

The bloke with the weather app has clearly realised its a load of shite.

Awww, Shelby was so chuffed to win. Bless.

[CremeEggThief]

Hey, MrsV. . I've never even heard of this Shelby Rogers before! I'll try to catch up more on the new thread. I know I said I haven't been that bothered with RG this year, but I'll have to pull my socks up for the 2nd week

[MrsVamos]

None of us are that bothered since Rafa retired to be honest.

Could get some interesting matches next week though.

[CremeEggThief]

It just goes to show there will be a massive hole in the men's game once Fed and Rafa hang up their racquets, and with Djokovic and Andy pushing 30. You would have thought one of the predicted future stars would be knocking on the door by now; some have been touted for years! Such a shame Del Potro has has so many injuries, as he's the only other player along with Stan who has challenged "The Big 4".

[MrsVamos]

Agree, Creme. They will leave very big holes to fill.

Some promising young pups, but we wrongly predicted Krygios to be one of them and he's not delivered.

I'm happy to watch and wait for now but I dread the day they announce a permanent retirement from playing.

[CremeEggThief]

I know, MrsV. I'll be inconsolable. I've been for a walk. Is tennis back on yet?

[MrsVamos]

Don't. I will too. Tennis without Rafa ?

Yy, tennis is on. Come over onto new thread !

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