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

Ah didn't see any of Rafa. I'm watching Raonic and Isner, god help me!! Come on Milos, take revenge for Wimbledon.

ferrier I didn't see the match so I don't know how Cahill was saying it, but today on the tennis podcast they were saying that even though the jazz musician Louis Armstrong was pronounced Louie, the USTA "official" pronunciation is "Lewis" Armstrong stadium. Makes no sense whatsoever.

And Catherine Whittaker can't pronounce it either

What is Serena wearing this time

Louis Armstrong himself, pronounced it 'Lewis', btw.

Although even he changed his mind, over the years

Well in that case I guess they should pronounce it as he would've wanted!

Raonic has started well. Which is nice.

Serena seems to thrive on looking daft. And then playing the offended card when people criticise her personally designed choices.

Serena , today , seems to be wearing a blue version of the black netcurtain tutu from the other day.

She is 37(?). She looks stupid. It's a tennis match. It's like they had fabric left over from her wedding dress, and she made a load of dressing up things.

grow up.

Continuing my theme of slating outfits, Isner's horrible stripy shirt, looks like it should have a white stripe- but has been washed with his blue shorts.

It looks grubby.

Excellent start for Milos, anyway.

Come on Raonic.

Yes he's started well Raahh - playing some decent volleys too.

But Isner is always spinning out matches far longer than he should be doing, and wearing people down

At least they have a 5th set tie break here.

Oh, a repeat of that Anderson match would hell.

Although, in a way, I don't want the 5th set tie break doing away with altogether, because it can produce some good things. But not when it gets out of hand.

Telling Serena to grow up is hilarious. She has won everything there is to win and can now do whatever she wants. I love her!

I've just flicked over to Serena, partly to see her outfit!

Kanepi seems to be getting into it now, she's such a big hitter, I was really surprised she lost that first set so easily.

Funny to think that if the seedings had worked out, this would be Serena v Halep....

Wow, that's bad!

This is a strange match....

Jane the baby blue is worse.

It's not about what she has won. It's about a grown woman, wearing an out fit for a 4 year old. But it will get her a reaction. Which is the whole point. Otherwise, she would just wear an ordinary outfit, like everyone else.

Isner has turned it around this set. Which is not good.

Means it could go on a while.

I've just been checking the schedule, because I'm in danger of nodding off - Sloane stands a good chance of progressing in her match. She was playing well the other day. I haven't seen much of Mertens, though this tournament, only seen a few scores.

I will defintely not make it for Delpo. (And the broadband will probably go off before then anyway

She should bring this look back

Jane

So, are they still allowed a 10 minute break, even though it's no longer really hot?

Just switched on. Serena looks ridiculous. And her boobs don't look very secure. Quite uncomfortable to watch IMO.

She spent a lot of her match the other day adjusting herself, Majestic. It can't be comfortable.

Oh no- Isner has the break.

Come on Raonic!

I cannot understand how a grown woman with the intelligence and talent of Serena Williams can step out in that ridiculous frock.