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?

O.M.G. Look how much it means to J.M.

I welled up when he did! Poor Nadal though

Damn. I thought that last point was in.

aww, I am actually really chuffed for him. Gutted for Rafa- but given the fact he has hardly been able to play, he's got to be happy with his performance. But understandably gutted. Delpo deserves the gold- he's missed out on so much, and has had some great results this year.

So, Vamos Del Potro!

and now Rafa can rest up for the US (though he is still on the live rankings as going to Cincy, which i doubt).

Thanks Mog

Thought I just managed to find it streaming on YouTube but it was the berlucci game.

Lovely juan, he looks so chuffed

I'm really happy for Del Potro, tbh.

And at least Rafa has his doubles gold.

I didn't see the last couple of points, switched over to the cycling - another gold in a WR time for the women's team pursuit.

Delighted for Delpo.

So happy that Rafa didn't win , so I can enjoy the final tomorrow. All the little "quirks" that others find endearing, really wind me up

Desperately want Andy to get a gold for TeamGB, but seeing how much it means to Juan Martin, wouldn't be too disappointed if he won.

I am definitely Team Delpo tomorrow- can't abide Murray and his irritating muttering. And heaven

oops!

heaven forbid he starts losing...

It's been a really odd tournament, though, with all the players that are missing.

Monica Puig may be about to create history in the women's match though.

I'm just seeing this is on the red button now, Raah. What on earth is going on with Angie?I don't think I've even heard of Monica Puig before the Olympics!

I'm enjoying this ladies final.

This girl is good!

She reminds me of her namesake, Monica Seles.

She's done it!

She's pretty young, Monica. I've seen her name a lot, but don't recall watching much.

And very well done to her- and Puerto Rico!

Aww, lovely. But Kerber appeared to fall apart a bit.

But it's not Serena. Which is always good.

Aw bless her. Well done.

I haven't seen much of Monica, but I loved the way she played.

Well done her!

It's the first EVER gold medal for Puerto Rico in any sport!

Creme that's impressive isn't it? it's a proper 'Olympic dream' story.

It sure is, Raah. Very perfunctory handshake from Angie at the end. I don't think she even said anything to Monica. I feel disappointed in her.

I am now listening to/watching my other big sporting crush- Michael Johnson.

I could listen to him forever. He's lovely

Not sure I will stay awake to see much of the athletics though.

He has a fantastic voicexperience, Raah. Very soothing.

The women's doubles is on. Makarova/Vesnina are 5/3 up in the first set, with a break of serve.

Gold for the Russians. 6/4, 6/4.