*TENNIS THREAD CLAY IS ON THE WAY !*

[MrsVamos]

Hello Lovelies.

Marking place.

Hello Raahh good to see wins for Rafa & Andy today. Well I didn't actually see any play, just saw the results. Impressed with Kyle taking a set off Rafa on clay.

I would like to see Kyle do well- but not at the expense of Rafa . Of all the 'younger' Brits, he has the best chances, and is the most consistent.

I've been wondering how the commentators will cope with the fact both Djok and Murray turn 30 in the net few weeks? it's like Logan's run, tennis, as far as the media is concerned after . It's the beginning in the end, 30...

Unless you are Roger Federer

Actually, there is every possibility that the top 4 (not necessarily Rafa just yet, he still has some points to defend) will all be 30+ , including Stan. I wonder if that has happened before?

I haven't been able to watch- doesn't appear to be on my T.V- but I'm sure it was on last year, maybe it was on 'proper' tv, because they though Murray might be in it?

I love the views from the courts at Monte Carlo- stunning venue.

I've just read that Serena is 20 weeks pregnant. Congratulations to her!

Oh! Congratulations to Serena.

It says she was pregnant when she won the Australian open -well done her!

yes, she's 20 weeks so she must have been. I was rubbish in the n the early weeks with all of mine- I would have been useless. Even if I could play tennis.

I've just read that too. I'd have been utterly useless as well, I was tired & sick all the time. She'll be a force to be reckoned with if she comes back to the tour after having her baby as well - I can see her doing a Kim Clijsters and winning more grand slams.

I was so sick for the first fours months of both of mine, I still remember it. Lost weight , could barely get to work....
Women athletes often get better after children, don't they - more endurance built in I think

Abs of steel, Serena. She will probably look better post baby than before. .

Well, Murray is out. I'm not that surprised, really, but I'm sure it will be the elbow, or something.

Very nervous about Rafa playing Zverev today. It won't be an easy match really. And they have met a few times now, so it's getting a habit.

it is Zverev's birthday apparently.. Well, happy birthday to him and all that.

Vamos Rafa

And now Stan is out.

Pablo Cuevas is having a pretty good year though- hes nearly back up to his career high ranking.

Needn't have worried about Rafa. Vamos.

Not a great birthday for Sacha though!

Glad I found you all again.

Lovely news about Serena, and agree that she's a super woman. I just wanted to sleep through the first trimester with all my babies.

Ooh hello Grouchy, how's the baby? Getting big now, I guess

:)
I am assuming Murray's elbow is not sorted, or he is wary of going full out?

Hey Drama. Yes, GrouchyBaby is nearly 11 months old. Ridiculous. She's a darling and has lovely fat wrists.

Aww, she sounds scrummy & lovely. I can't believe our little tennis thread baby is almost a year old!!

Hi everyone. Haven't seen much of the tennis, just a bit of Djok's match yesterday with the cute giggling ball boy

DS has been hogging the TV to watch snooker even though he should be studying. The Easter holidays have flown.

Glad Rafa did OK seeing as Murray and Stan lost their matches.

I love the scenery at Monte Carlo.

Afternoon, am once again sat outside school was waiting to pick up a child from an afterschool club.

Am really hoping Goffin can beat Djok, but it's looking close with the scores.

And then Vamos Rafa !

But Djok has a break in the 3rd...

Ooh, Goffin has broken back.

( It's hard work watching scores on my phone)

Whoop ! Go Goffin!

Managed to get to watch the last game. Very nail biting !

Rafa safely through, but Goffin played well today, so it won't be that straightforward tomorrow.

Oh well done Goffin! I saw a bit of the match in the second set and there was quite a scrap going on.

First set Rafa, going well.