Tennis Thread: who will (Arc de) Triomphe in Paris? It's going to be Eiffel-y exciting! The French Open is almost here!

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Sorry, couldn't resist!

Bring on RG!

I'm sorry- but I have discovered a player called Bent-Ove Pederson.

Raahh
You're in your own little Norwegian bubble at the moment

I am Kazza it's fascinating .

oh no.

Right- Vamos Delpo .

6-0 here is what you need.

Just seen that Delpo lost the tie break and they're into a 5th set

X post Raahh
Are they showing Delpo on ITV 4 or is it still Halep?

Raahh gerraway!

I could just see Nishioka was going to win that fourth set. Delpo had his chances but looked like he was just a bit rusty on some of the big points.

I see Stan is playing Dimitrov tomorrow...again

Oh blimey - again?!

They must be sick of the sight of each other

I think Delpo must be keen to wrap this up, as he keeps serve-volleying!

That's tough for Stan and Grigor, I think they're good friends.

Aw Nishioka and Delpo bowed to each other after the match! V sweet.

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What is going on with Keith's hair?

Jane I saw a nice clip earlier of Stan and Grigor playing doubles together. In Monte Carlo maybe? They looked like they were enjoying themselves!

I watched that match with my dad and the first thing he commented on was Nishioka's hair

I had to go out.

Poor Grigor and Stan.

I really want Stan to win- but Grigor must be fed up with him now.

Am very relieved that Delpo went through.

Aww- love the bow

Aahh, that clip private it looks like Delpo is consoling his son

I just realised after seeing a photo that I mistook Nishioka for Nishikori. That explains the hair

They have got similar names Jane if not similar hair

Didn’t see much tennis yesterday although should hopefully see some today.

Stan v Dimitrov should be good - Stan has been pretty ruthless in his last few matches.

Rafa v Goffin could be a bit tricky for Rafa - he’s probably surprised not be playing another German called Yannick

I’ve also got to do the dreaded holiday packing - it’s usually at this point that I decide that I don’t really want to go on holiday after all

They'd better not put on Konta instead of Rafa.....................

Have a lovely hols, Fizzy.

Is Konta the last woman standing for the 'plucky Brits.'

I'm sure they've still got a few Kyle interviews left to show, magi.

And there was I thinking it would be less of a British fest in the absence of Murray.

They'd better not put on Konta instead of Rafa..........

Hmm. I wonder!

I love Nishioka now - even though I'd barely seen him play before yesterday! He just fought so well and was so nice afterwards. Plus his hair, obviously. Bless him.

Looking forward to Stan v Grigor as well, if I manage to catch any of it.

Good luck with the packing Fizzy. We brought absolute minimum of stuff here -for once, I usually pack loads of stupid stuff - and it's been great not having much to sort out etc maybe I'll become a minimalist (doubtful).