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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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PrivateIsles · 21/05/2019 13:51

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Bring on RG! Tennis

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Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:13

mama it looks worse ( on tv) that all the empty spaces are low down , makes it appear like the whole place is empty!

Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:17

Phew- considering the first 2 games took 15 minutes , that set was quick ish in the end.!

Fizzywinegum · 27/05/2019 13:17

Yes I wondered about the corporate seat thing mama - it just seems that there’s been more of a move for tournaments to be played later with more night matches so just wondered why the French has such early starts.

Hope that Foggy doesn’t have too many early matches Grin

Fizzywinegum · 27/05/2019 13:20

The Herbert/medvedev match looks good. I would quite like to watch but can’t really complain about them showing Rafa.

Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:22

Just thought I'd put this here for those who haven't seen it.

i know the theme was 'Camp' and there were some sights to behold, but it is a very eggy dressGrin.

Tennis Thread: who will (Arc de) Triomphe in Paris? It's going to be Eiffel-y exciting! The French Open is almost here!
Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:23

I really hope PHH wins his match. Fabrice will be very happy.

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 13:23

And Serena looks so happy in it.

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 13:24

I love the painter.

Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:25

Fizzy I 've always thought that the early starts are due to the nature of clay matches (do tend to have longer rallies, last longer), and I don't think RG has floodlights, to play into the evening (a bit like Wimbledon), and of course, no roof. I could be making that up though (but it sounded good in my head) Grin.

Fizzywinegum · 27/05/2019 13:26

Yikes that is an eggy dress Grin

I loved the court side artist Jane - only at the French Open Smile. Although I don’t think they’re calling it the French Open anymore - just Roland Garros.

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 13:29

I think we can safely say that Rafa likes butter.

Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:29

Jane doesn't she just!

The basic style of the dress really suits her figure, I think. It's the colour and flouncy bits that just make her look a bit daft.

Fizzywinegum · 27/05/2019 13:29

That does sort of make sense Raahh - I wasn’t sure if they had floodlights or not. Is the roof supposed to be coming soon (or when Rafa retires according to Mac)?

Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:31

It really is a shame that the PHH is clashing with this- looks really good. I like PHH, especially his partnership with Mahut.

Talking of doubles, I read today that Jamie Murray is planning on a split with Soares. Eyeing up a partnership with one of the Skupskis. Grin

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 13:33

Everyone looks daft at the Met Gala Grin

Raahh · 27/05/2019 13:34

Oh blimey- I have to go out.

Vamos Rafa!

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PrivateIsles · 27/05/2019 13:54

I just saw the end of lovely Richard Gasquet's win v Mischa Zverev - he looked v pleased and the fans were loving it.

But that's all I've seen - no Rafa at all sadly. Hopefully later in the week.

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PrivateIsles · 27/05/2019 13:57

Oh he's still playing Grin didn't realise I was watching Eurosport 2!

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Fizzywinegum · 27/05/2019 14:04

The PHH/medvedev match is on Eurosport 2 -match point to Herbert

Fizzywinegum · 27/05/2019 14:06

Yes - amazing win! Maybe he was inspired by Mahut yesterday Smile

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 14:33

Stan is a set up Bear

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 14:34

Wow Rafa!

JaneJeffer · 27/05/2019 14:34

Vamos!

mama1980 · 27/05/2019 14:38
Grin
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PrivateIsles · 27/05/2019 15:14

The cameras on Stan's court are giving me vertigo...

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