TENNIS THREAD!- From the Road to Rio, to Flushing Meadows...

[Raahh]

before my phone decides to give up altogether, here's a new thread to get us on our way.

Andy Murray still in the Olympic Singles, as is Rafa,

Jo Konta through for the women.

Lots of missing names from the top players- but we are edging towards the US open- without Federer- and who knows, maybe even without Djokovic.

Could we be heading for all change at the top?

I know I need to go out, but I don't need you to throw the match away Rafa!

Looks like a great match. (I'm following the live text.) Wish I could watch it.

I'd like Fed to win, I think.

Allez Roger!

I'm so pleased Rafa has got to another final that I'm OK with Federer winning this.

Though it's a bit greedy.

What I don't want, is Djok winning at RG again , because then he will hold all the slams twice, and I don't want that to happen.

vamos

I'm so torn, I want them both to win

That was a bloody amazing shot.
I have palpitations.

Dh is being an arse. He is insisting I take DD to her party even though there is no reason he can't. If it was this afternoon when the football was on he'd make sure I took her.

Vamos Rafa!!
Awesome shot.
As I've said Im no federer fan but I'm loving this final, total respect between them and friends as well.
It's a real pity someone has to lose.

I may or may not be jumping up and down!

I think it's only right it goes to 5.

But can Rafa win the 5th easily please. my nerves are fraying a bit.

My nerves cannot take this, 5 sets is fitting but eeekkkkk.
Hope they can both play well in this set.

I keep shouting and worrying the dog.

I've managed to convince dh he should take DD.

Early break.

That could be crucial.

Or Roger could break back.

Good for you, Raah.

Brilliant. They are both producing amazing stuff at big points.

Phew!

So tense.....

Has anyone tried the live stream from Channel 7?
Not working for me, trying to work out what to do to make it work!

www.7tennis.com.au/live/Seven

Rafa is just too good under pressure.

This match is insane. Federer breaks back. So tense.

Eek!

It's suddenly going wrong.
The crowd, and the commentators are all for Roger it seems.

He definitely thrives on the pressure.

I'm not so keen

Great match. Need to go to bed but can't leave!