TENNIS THREAD -Sliding in the clay, on the journey to Roland Garros !

[Raahh]

Just had a slight panic when I saw the thread was nearly full.

I am now off to check the schedule properly- to see what I'll miss today

Roger doesn't look too chuffed with things does he? I know he had a fairly routine match earlier but still not great for anyone playing twice in the same day (I know he's not the only one!).

Apparently even the mild mannered Goffin and Thiem complained about the way it's been organised, but if a day right in the middle of the week is totally wiped out, what else can they do?!

No Roger’s definitely not looking happy - he doesn’t like the shadows on the court

Why are Thiem and Goffin complaining? They both lost, so don't have to play 2 matches in one day

Oh dear Rog

What is going on in the women's draw? Konta has now beaten Venus in straight sets, seeds are being beaten left, right and centre and there seems to be an awful lot of retirements, Azarenka being the latest to benefit after Muguruza retired

It's the same for all of them, and no doubt if Fed loses, age ( which is never allowed to be mentioned ) will suddenly be a factor.

Verdasco is doing ok though. And he's 35.

Oh no, that's Halep and Muguruza, 2 of my favourites out of the women's then.

Shadows on the court? You mean they didn't move the sun, just for Roger?

I see Fernando has come through his second 3 setter of the day.

I wish I could watch this, esp when I'm trying to interpret what might be going on just from scores /results

The sun always shines on the righteous Raahh so.........

Yes, Fernando doing well.

There must be a big black cloud over Kyrgios , kazza

Raahh yes can’t believe they haven’t moved the sun for Roger!

Verdasco has done well - he’s had two three setters.

I’m getting confused about who has played what now - doesn’t take much!

Has Konta really beaten Venus kazza? It’s all happening in Rome.

Roger's found his mojo in set 2. Maybe not as many shadows.

Delpo must be playing again shortly, as must Rafa. Do they have floodlights there? I think they might need them soon!

DS has just stolen my iPad to watch The Chipmunks

They must have floodlights, as the schedule goes quite late.

I read Rafa Is on after 7.30 - so 6.30 our time?

Private Delpo is playing now on court 4 and Rafa is on after Roger/Coric match - could be a while yet. Roger still grumping at the umpire.

Tsitsipas and Foggy also coming up - I’ve claimed my spot in front of the TV and I’m not moving - there’s been way too much football and cycling on this week so I’m getting my own back.

Hope you manage to gain control of the iPad Private - Tennis is better than chipmunks!

Looks like Keith's the latest to get Struff'ed

I can't watch, although can access amazon prime it's it and miss.

Dd2 is watching my little bloody pony.

Yikes Fizzy I didn't realise Delpo was already playing or I'd have hidden the iPad!!

I think Rafa Is going to be playing soon, on Centrale.

Oh no - who’s he playing next? Just found Delpo - he’s looking very nice - just remembered there was a post about a video of Delpo in an ice bath - must investigate further

Fizzy he's playing Basilashvili.

It's all getting very confusing!

Fizzy yes definitely - I can think of worse ways to spend half an hour than watching the Delpo doc!

Oh yes thanks Raahh Rafa is on centre court at 6.30pm - it’s making my brain hurt all these matches!

You mean they didn't move the sun, just for Roger?

I think Djok's on after Federer- he will probably request a roof.