Tennis Thread:- The players are all on holiday, 2018 is coming to an end, but 2019 is around the corner and there will be lots to look forward to!

[Raahh]

Although I can't think about January yet...

I'm still in denial it's nearly December- which means ds will be 16 , and I will be 47 and another year will be over.

Raahh the only Swedish I can speak is Swedish Chef

Happy birthday Stefan!

Looks like Pouille is clawing this back.

Big effort from Popyrin though- and it's not over yet.

And he takes it .

That was great wasn't it Raahh - well I just saw the last set and a half. Great atmosphere! Popyrin looks like he will be great - his first ever five setter as well.

I liked the commentator when Mac came over to do the interview: "Here's another ordeal for Pouille"

There have been quite a few really good 5 set matches this tournament- exciting ones, not Isner -like ones .

There definitely have! It's been really good.

RBA is playing Cilic tomorrow- they will both be wanting to avoid another 5 setter.

I'm a bit torn- I love Marin, but RBA has been so good this tournament.

Yes I feel the same. I think RBA could do it though...

Happy birthday Stefan (who I prematurely aged a few days ago, when I said he is a year older than me. I realised after I posted, he's only a couple of months older ).
Looking forward to watching the BBC highlights shortly - although obviously, that could depend on which match(es) they show......and who is commentating /analysing

Just watching the highlights (while pretending to tidy up etc). That Murray match seems years ago - was that really only Monday?!

Goddamn recording of Pouille v Popyrin finished at deuce in potentially the last game (really should have done the add 1 hr option 🤣) but sounds like he won. Good match. Enjoyed Halep's match as well, glad she's through to a 2nd week.

Lovely to see some tennis (highlights).

Was struck by how old Roger looked in that interview.

Still love Shaggy - he played so well in that 3rd set.

Halep looks good - hope she beats Serena.

Oh I have everything crossed for Halep. When I was at my mum's and we were hoping that Bouchard would beat her ( even though we don't like her either), it was very apparent that without the power behind her serve- she is unable to move. Once Serena lost her first serve, Eugenie won a couple of points off her second- by making her run a bit.

So Simona needs to make her move.

Magi are you talking about the Fed interview re Andy? Cos I thought the same

Also not impressed with the stonewashed denim outfit that Halep was wearing - the AO is not doing well in the fashion stakes!

Fizzy it really is not a good a good year . It's like someone left Serena in charge .

Oh dear Raahh - maybe that’s what’s happened! When everyone starts wearing tutus we’ll know for sure

Fab clip of Edberg here: "Oh that's marvellous!"

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A tutu would go well with Rafa's napkin top

I'm tempted to stay up for the tennis. But I'm shattered, and I've got loads of stuff on tomorrow. But... Hmm... it is tempting...

kazza - yes I am.

Private - much as I love tennis I love my sleep more. Very little, save major family crisis is worth a night of bad sleep.

Private thanks for the Edberg clip. Great rally but his best shot was his backhand down the line - a thing of beauty (as indeed was Stefan himself!)
Was that the legend that was Dan Maskell commentating? Watched it on very low volume so DH can't hear

Just score checking. Looks good for Rafa. Tie-break...

Vamos!

Wow comprehensive scoreline for Rafa! I see Grigor is out as well although I do like Tifoe a lot.