ALLEZ! ROLAND GARROS tennis thread (cont) as we head to the second week.[title edited by MNHQ at OP's request]

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I can't link , as I'm on my phone. And I now have to do BBQ things because dh has remembered he has a broken thumb

Aller! Richard!

Shrieky has been banned for 2 years. At 29, I would once have said that's her career over. OF course, players carry on for loner these days, but the stigma attached to this must mean it will be difficult for her to play again.

Probably the tip of the iceberg...

I bet Serena is doing a victory dance round the sitting room.

Nadal out of Wimbledon - his wrist .

I am gutted, but not surprised. I think he has prioritised the Olympics, he was very sad to miss 2012, and has been named flag bearer again.(presuming he is ok then). Probably a wise move , and at least I wont have to listen to the commentators glee if he he lost in the early rounds.

I will miss him though, and with Fed not 100% , Murray probably tired, and Stan not quite up to speed- it all looks like Djok's Wimbledon, sadly.

I could cry I would love a shock exit for Djokovich in the early rounds!

Poor Nadal - hope he is ok for the Olympics . Would love Djok to get knocked out early .

Del Potro has got through to the semis in Stuttgart. VAMOS!

my keyboard is playing silly buggers again.

Did they get to finish the final?

Sorry, been having trouble with my keyboard.
Thiem won this morning, which is great.

Rain, rain, rain messing up Queen's.

Weather going to be a big issue this week, I think.

Well, I decided to take the dog out, whilst it rained on Queen's. Come back to see Stan And Ferdy in action.

The grass courts look so small, after watching RG.

Saw some of the(recorded) Stuttgart final- Ihope cameras on the foreheads of the ball boys doesn't become a 'thing'. Made me feel ill.

ooh, Stan about to go down a set.

And must we keep getting pictures of the Beckhams.

Del Potro!!!!

I haven't been able to watch much- and I feel a bit disappointed really. I want big upsets just to make it more interesting. I'm worried Wimbledon will be as strange as RG. I miss Rafa.

That said, loved the tribute to Becker, Emerson, Hewitt and McEnroe today.

I've only just found out that Queens is on TV. Watching Andy v Cilic. It's Andy the worst on the tour at challenges?

*is

I watched my first match of Queens this year, just now. Some amazing tennis in the Murray and Colic match, and great to see Goran and Lendl too. I'm amazed Murray managed to persuade Lend back, but it can only be a good thing for him. I have to agree that it's hard to see past Djokovic for Wimbledon this year. I would LOVE to see Fed win and reach #GS18, but in all honesty, I would take anyone over Djokovic.

Federer lost to Zverev, and Thiem was beaten by Mayer in Halle. Would have been good to see Thiem/Zverev in the final, a definite sign that the younger players are coming to the fore.

I love Cilic, and it was lovely to see Goran today. He is rocking the silver fox look, and nice beard.He is ageing far better than Boris, that's for sure. .

Twice now, I think Murray has given away the second set, and runaway with the third. Yesterday after he slipped, and I'm not sure why today, because I had to go out just before the second set. I'm hoping Raonic plays well against him tomorrow. He's a nice bloke- maybe Mac will inject some 'spirit' into him.

It was funny (as the commentators said) knowing that Lendl, Mac, Ivanisevic and Hewitt have all been in attendance with their players. Tbh, I'd rather watch the four of them play doubles.
(or just Goran. In his pants).

I think it's fascinating to see who teams up with whom in the supercoach/ super player relationships. I can see why Andy wants Lendl - Lendl lost all those finals so he can really relate, but I don't get Boris with Djok and I definitely don't get Mac with Milos. Edberg and Fed, yes.

I completely agree with that, Carabos. The only thing I would say is Boris has never seemed keen on Roger, so that's the only reason I can see him teaming up with Djokovic. I don't think Djokovic really needs him.

Hoping for a good final today. Come on Muzza!

"After you, Cameron. They're cheering for you."

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, Milos!

I love seeing the kids, it's really sweet.
I'm hoping this is a good final.

I don't really see Mac/Raonic as a pairing, but I don't know if it is a permanent thing, or just for the grass season. Mac can certainly show him a thing or two about grass.

I'm expecting tie breaks.

He's always muttering, it's hardly news!

I get so tired of Castle's sycophantic commentary, especially re. McEnroe.

Blimey! Mac with Kyrgios would have been disastrous!