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!

Jane yes, that's the right thing to do.
I'm hoping Dick Kyrgios gets the reception at RG that his comments deserve (and that he's drawn against French players- there's no tournament I've ever watched that gets a more partisan crowd than RG- regardless of how low in the ranking the player is-not even Wimbledon. Ok... possibly Melbourne (the Aussies tend to be more vocal)

They should just ignore him. He wouldn't like that.

Oh, he definitely craves attention.

And I hate myself for giving him any thought .

A couple of cheery photos

Aww- baby Miguel . Very cute. He will be one good looking kid.

Rafa laughing always makes me smile.

I love those photos Jane - especially the one of little Miguel!!

Happy birthday to Novak - hope someone makes him a nice healthy cake!

I didn't realise Grigor lost already - bloody hell, he's having a shocker isn't he?

Good decision by the Berd, remember when he had that amazing winning streak recently - was it at the Aus Open?! Then Rafa knocked him out in the end (I think)?

I haven't listened to the Rafa story on the pod yet, looking forward to tuning in soon.

oh yes, Happy Birthday Novak. .I'm sure he will be indulging in a suitably joyless , flavourless, cake free from everything that makes cake, well, cake . Or maybe birthday cake is a once a year treat? .

Would he have had a glug of champagne on Sunday , like Rafa did?(I did find that funny, it nearly went all over him).

I had a google to see what vegan cake is like and came across this
"A vegan cake may be healthier for the environment and it may contain fewer saturated fats than a non-vegan cake but it's not a health food and shouldn't be eaten too often. However a slice of vegan cake is healthier than having two slices of vegan cake."
Well duh

Jane

well I hope Novak doesn't overdo it on the slices!!

My DH bought me one of those Free From cakes for my birthday a couple of years ago - I don't have a gluten allergy/intolerance so I think it must have just been the first thing he saw on the shelf It was ok actually - if a bit on the solid side.

For goodness sake! I've had a G&T and nearly half a bottle of red wine tonight! I might get run over by a bus tomorrow although I doubt it cos I don't walk anywhere near buses! but you have to try to enjoy your life! (Can I just say though, I haven't had any alcohol since Sunday lunchtime!)

We believe you kazza

Lovely photos Jane - baby Miguel .

I so hope that Kyrgios is drawn against a French player - the Paris crowd certainly don’t hold back - good!

I’ve finally caught up on the Wimbledon court no 1 thing - I really enjoyed it. I loved it when Goran won Wimbledon when he was a wild card and ranked 156 in the world and had two shirts and three racquets - brilliant.

I also think the reason AC was so subdued was that he thought he should have been out there playing.

Vegan cake is not very nice - can be a bit dry. This is a popular time for tennis players birthdays. Can’t really see Djok letting his hair down and having proper cake and champagne.

Fizzy your views on AC although I thought he perked up (unfortunately) after the first match. Probably couldn't believe he was in the same commentary booth as Martina Navratilova

Ah Fizzy yes that was my favourite Wimbledon ever, when Goran won. It made everything right with the world! It was interesting hearing him talking about it again - especially when he said about the 92 final, which he should definitely have won - but Andre's returns were on fire, IIRC.

Btw more tennis listening, the BBC sounds/iPlayer whatever it's called these days, has pre-French Open chat/previews etc available at the mo.

Oh also I saw Stan lost in Geneva (was 3-0 up in third set) and Zverev beat Gulbis - Zverev still going strong and into the QFs today.

RG draw is tonight 6pm!

I see that Katie Swan has won her second qualifying match but Heather Watson is out. Don't think there are any British men in the qualies?

Heather had match points as well

I thought Jay Clarke was in qualifying but not sure how he got on.

Oh Heather! What is it with the Brits and not being able to close out a match

Just Googled Jay Clarke, he lost in the first round.

Oh dear.

I know, poor Heather. I'd love her to go on a good run.

THIS will be an interesting documentary about trans women in sport , fronted by Martina.

I hope that Martina stands her ground. I'm a bit worried that the BBC is going to try to get her to backtrack.

Has this lovely picture been posted yet?

Interesting re Martina .