Tennis Thread- It's the US OPEN already, we're prepared for late nights, (and Amazon Prime is making us cross already)

[Raahh]

I can't believe it's nearly September, really. I'm sure the Australian open has just finished.

I'm going to spend the morning labelling school uniform . I really am.

I probably won't

This set is is not going to plan- maybe it's better when I can't watch him!

Omg Rafa! What a rally.

Also, the take back on Kachanov's forehand is just mad. How does he even have time to hit the ball after that?!

Eek! Vamos Rafa, this is not good for my nerves.

Damn it.

Vamos!!

That last game was fantastic.

I'm now heading off to watch Masterchef so I'll need you lovelies to keep me up to date.

I'm supporting Kachanov. ;)

Right pull yourself together.

It's too early to hide behind the dog.

Enjoy Grouchy!!

Only caught the last couple of games but Kachanov looks quite a handful. I don't know if he can keep it up.

Majestic one of the commentators was getting carried away and had basically given Karen the match, the other said, as you did- can he keep this up, against Rafa over 5 sets.

The sound is not in sync, and I'm hearing bouncing balls, and squeaky feet, when no-one is moving.

I am mostly spared the commentary because DH is watching Justice League very loud.

These breaks of serve are making me anxious.

Stop it. Just find your rhythm.

The dog just ran off to bed

My dh has fallen asleep at his desk, and is snoring very loudly.

My dog is pacing and fretful. I think Justice League is making her anxious. Unless she caught sight of the tennis score.

I'm pacing and fretful too now. I'm getting a bit worried.

Vamos Rafa!!

This isn't good......Vamos Rafa, - he needs to get a grip here.
I doubt Karen could beat him if it went to 5 sets but if he were to take the second adrenaline might just take him through to win.
I keep getting gaps in my coverage when I lose picture

The sound is out of sync for me too - I've had I turn it off as it's getting on my nerves!

Honestly, they fix one problem and another arises

Hmm this is looking a bit dicey. I'd still be surprised if Kachanov can keep hitting all these winners though...

I would too, but at this rate Rafa will be too tired himself to take advantage if/when Karen has a lull (I can't type his surname to save my life, my auto correct keeps trying to turn him into Kamenev )
All I want is pictures without interruption......

Oh dear I saw the first set and then had a little break for master chef - back to tennis watching now.

Sometimes it is better when he plays in the middle of the night Raahh at least I’m oblivious then.

Ooh Rafa has broken back - vamos! Hope I don’t need my hoody

Mama I decided to stick to calling him Karen .

oh, Rafa!!

I love masterchef fizzy
Another break......:(
Getting nervous now. Might have to go make a cup of tea.

I need the dog. I'm getting very nervous.

Rafa is still hitting some great shots though.

Me too Mama watched the first bit as a concession to DH but now back on the tennis - feeling quite nervous for Rafa.

He seems a bit out of sorts or is Karen just playing really well?