Tennis Thread: Countdown to the Return of Delpo at a Very Specific Time

[JaneJeffer]

New thread for February. Happy St. Brigid's Day everyone

Ooh good that Khachanov beat Isner... although he plays Rafa now. They had that brilliant match at the US Open didn't they (that was really close)... hope it's a good one.

That will be a good match. I like Karen but hope Rafa wins!

Same!

So, Isner beating Karen means that The Colt stays in the too ten.

Unless Karen wins the tournament.. But he's got to get past Rafa first.

Federer /shaggy should be interesting- I don't think they've played before, and over the past year, the Next gen players have started to get the better of Fed.

It's possible Karen could win the whole thing I suppose... But probably too much of an ask. But who knows?!

I think Federer plays Hurcacz (definitely spelt wrong!!) next, I think he knocked Shaggy out sadly - so no more rapping (not this week anyway!).

There is a lot of talk of Delpo having 4-6 months out, but that seems at odds with what he said, which was he was hoping to play Miami. That could be hope over reality though.

Down with injuries!!!

Oh, he did, didn't he? ( sleep deprived ).

Poor Delpo.
It's really not fair. I mean he's come back before, but time won't be on his side now, and there must come a point when you start to feel like the world is against you.

I know. I almost feel like giving up on tennis

I won't, obviously, but I feel like it!

Meanwhile. The QFs in Indian Wells look good though. Thiem v Monfils - I reckon that could be a good one. Picking Gael to win he's now obviously doomed

Raonic should go through as well, shouldn't he? Then Rafa v Fed in the other semi???...

I don't want Rafa to play Fed , makes me nervous, and the surface favours Fed, really. But I will have everything crossed.

But it's not a given that Rafa will beat Karen, of course. Over 5 sets, he had the chance fight back into the match. if he doesn't start quickly, he might slip up.

Now you've made me feel nervous as well!!

Of course, Rafa looks the best, in his frilly top.

So it's all good.

Yes he definitely wins the tournament in those stakes the pink looks very fetching against those bright blue skies....

Booo Rafa doesn't play until tomorrow I don't think (I might be wrong because of the stupid time difference).

Raonic plays tonight and so do Monfils/Thiem. Plus two women's matches (that I can't watch, obv).

I was confused by the schedule, but the weather earlier in the week must have had a lot to do with it, that's why Raonic played yesterday and today.

Being stuck in this hospital has made me Ill, I have aches and pains and feel nauseous. That's good, isn't it?

You might have to stay even longer now Raahh
#cheerleader

I quite like both these pictures Milos looks a bit suspicious of something?!

Ah yes I forgot about the rain earlier in the week messing up the schedule. I thought it never rained over there?!

Hope you're feeling ok Raahh

Feeling very down and devastated today by the news from NZ, so v much looking forward to the tennis tonight.

I knew I would have put the curse on Gael. I should have kept quiet!! Hopefully Rafa can do the business instead.

It's horrible, Private.Some truly evil people in the world.

Hope Gael feels better soon, and yy- all hopes now pinned on Rafa.

I know Raahh . It's such a peaceful, safe country, it's just unbelievable this could happen there.

Anyway. Sorry to derail. Yes come on Rafa! Our hopes are resting on you!!

Oh that's terrible. I hadn't seen any news this morning.

Stan just tweeted a bear emoji in a link to his Instagram page, but I couldn't see any bear in the actual photo it linked to. Mysterious. Maybe he's sending us a message?!

Strange. We must figure out how to decipher the bear code.

maybe it's like the Masons, or something?

I tell you, the bears are taking over the ATP the world.

Has he sent one to Djok yet?

Novak needs to watch his back...

I'm home from the hospital and feeling slightly de-mob happy.

And knackered.

I will dream of s