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!

Private there are 3

But one of them doesn't really look like the other 2, who look more alike.

Liam Hemsworth (a.k.a Karen) is married to Miley Cyrus.

Finger on the pulse, me.

thanks Raahh

I just googled Liam - he does look like Karen doesn't he??

I think there are people on t'internet who spotted the likeness a long time before I did

Private joking aside , he does.

He is actually, really, a nice bloke. I've seen a few interviews with him- and I do like him.
Just, you know, wish it wasn't Delpo he had to suddenly find his mojo against , after a poor year.

And Karen beat Djok last November ok, it was indoors but there is hope!

Delpo would need one of those black fishermen's caps to complete the look, whilst singing a jaunty sea shanty

Aahh, Val Doonican. You don't get Saturday night telly like that anymore

I only know what Chris Hemsworth looks like. Perhaps I should Google the other two.

So I'm guessing ITV will show Konta tomorrow, which means I won't get to see Stan stuff Rog
Although if it turns out that it's Rog that's doing the stuffing, maybe that's not such a bad thing that I miss it

Kazza Liam looks a lot like Chris really. If you squint.

Luke. Well. Never mind.

The scheduling is going to be interesting.

I thought it was a bit arrogant of Karen to get the crowd to cheer even louder after a few points during the last set - even DS commented on it - but he did seem a bit nicer in his interview with Fabrice.
I just find it a bit weird that a bloke has the same name as me

I can't imagine the Konta match shoving the Fed match from the schedule. Guy Forget would be in so much trouble.

But - stranger things have happened.

Allez Stan!

Those Russians with their names!

kazza should we start pronouncing your name as hazza from now on?!

Hang on - is it pronounced "Haren" or Karen? Is it just his surname that starts with an H sound??!

I think I need to go to bed

Non, merci private

Googled the Hemsworths, poor Luke definitely drew the short straw. Do you think he tries to avoid being photographed with his brothers?

I think it's just his surname

Beddy byes for me as well.
Night all

Sometimes Karen is pronounced like Haren (as if the K is not there)

But... I did Russian A level - and this doesn't seem right.

(But it was a long time ago)

I really fancy Karen lol
Saw him at Wimbledon last year and was like phoar..
Couldn't believe he was already married

Hee hee you lot make me laugh

Delpo as a giant Val Doonican . I still think the fisherman’s jumper thing is real - it is in my head anyway.

I don’t really know who the Hemsworth brothers are but then got confused and thought that Karen was married to Miley Cyrus!

Shame about Delpo losing - hope his knee is ok.

Will hopefully get to watch some tennis today - I think Stan is really up for it this year and fingers crossed he’ll do what he has been doing so far against Rog.

What is the RG song?

unique yes understandable sounds like a v enjoyable experience though!

Probably won't be able to watch much today

Podcast is picking Stan to beat Roger and lose to Rafa in the semis.

Afternoon!

I think that Stan prediction could be spot on. I hope so (beating Fed)- Rafa always gets better as he goes on at RG, so I would not bet against him in the latter stages. Always say you don't know- but he's never lost a semi final/final.

The weather is not looking favourable for Rafa- he prefers it hot, but I don't think Keith really should pose a problem over 5 sets.

I've jinxed him now, haven't I?

This time last year, I was in agony, and later ended up in hospital with kidney stones. Where I then watched Chickenato beat Djok.

I can't help wondering- how different would the last year have been, if Djok had followed through on his mini- threat not to play at Wimbledon(as he said after he lost at RG) ?

I feel nervous for Stan and Rafa. I might have to go and do some cleaning!

Jane

I'm relying on Keith being a bit tired. Not that Rafa can't beat him. But he always starts off so slowly- and it makes me nervous .

As for Stan- he needs to unleash the beast and I think the crowd will be behind him, he's a very popular player- which might get under Fed's skin a little.

Yes Rafa needs to start strong.

I want Sloane to win. Just can't take to Konta at all even though she seems nice and has a cute dog!

Inverdale's weather description made me laugh

Come on Stan . I think he’s got a chance and hopefully will be a good match.

Oh- I missed that. I was still listening to Chrissie and Annabel over on Eurosport.

I'm torn.

I don't really want to watch Fed or Jo .

But I do want to watch Stan.