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!

It's really nice of them to let children have a go at being an umpire for the day.

I’ll try to keep that in mind Private I usually take and bring back the same things unworn every year!

I’ll be annoyed if they do show Konta over Rafa - I’ve not seen much of Rafa yet.

Is the umpire looking especially youthful Jane or are they really letting kids have a go?

He looks about 15 Fizzy

I am an under packer and end up having to buy things wherever I go.

Some great tennis in this match and no screeching.

Well done Sevastova!

Ugh I wondered why we were having to listen to a load of waffle when there is an actual match playing on Chatrier.

Of course, we are waiting for Federer.

Just turned on and saw Dimitrov being interviewed. What on earth was that top he was wearing [confused

Is Dimitrov wearing the skeleton/goose Nike top?

I like his top.

I think the skeleton version is better than the floral one ( which Kyle kept moaning he had to wear!).

I am annoyed at the scheduling on Chatrier- and the addition of the finish of the Pouille match- it means it is very likely the Rafa match will start whilst this Federer match is still playing. Unless both Muguruza and Federer finish their matches at the same time. So it won't be shown (at least not un til Eurosport 2 finish the cycling coverage- and assuming they don't show bloody Konta!).

Might have to watch Classic Emmerdale!

I’ll be very cross if they don’t show Rafa.

I haven't watched today's Doctors yet. So I will watch that if that if they don't show show Rafa.

Mahut has just started his match.

With a bit of luck, knowing him, he can play for 5 hours, and delay the Konta match.

That way we stand a chance of seeing Rafa .

Oh, Caspar has a break. That's nice. He deserves one. He has played better than the scoreline suggests.

Of course, Fed broke back- but it was nice whilst it lasted

Riis is disappointingly un-Viking like.

Ruud. I don't know who Riis is thanks autocorrect.

Well done to Caspar- he isn't going to win this- but he isn't looking intimidated, and good for him coming back from break points down. He's played some good shots recently.

The Nadal match is under way...

Jane he is

Mahut looks to be scuppering your plans Raahh - he’s already won the first set 6-3

Fizzy I know.

Slow down, Nicolas!!

I wonder if they will put Rafa on after this. Hurry up Roger. We want to see the real king.

Jane they better bloody had do, Jane.

I'm enjoying seeing Ruud rattle Roger a bit. But I'd rather be watching Rafa (though I'm slightly nervous about the match up).

Although if Ruud can take a set off Fed, I think I'll let him stick around, just because it will be funny to hear the panic from the commentators.