Tennis Thread: it may be nearing the end of the season but no negative face! Still plenty to look forward to...

[PrivateSpidey]

Couldn't resist!

Happy wedding day Rafa and Maria/Xisca!

I thought Andy was being sarcastic about soft play in his interview? (Which I very much enjoyed).

PS I have never been to a soft play in my life! A record I hope to keep.

You do right magi

DH has just been to Sainsbury's so I asked him to check if they still had the S Times but they'd sold out - grr.

I see the draw for the WTFs happens on Tuesday. I presume that's too soon for Rafa to make a call about whether he'll play or not?

So Kim and Andy have had a boy apparently. I guess the name Sylvia is out then?!

Stan had better place an order with the shop, stat.

Well, I don't reckon they'll cal him Roger, Stan or Novak!!!

Bet it will be a really Scottish name - Duncan or Ian are my bets.

Congratualtions, KIm and Andy- very close to Edie's birthday then.

2 girls and a boy- same as me, but the other way around.

Stan will definitely have to go shopping.

3 under 4- don't envy them that.

(My friend had 3 under 2- but the twins were a bit of a shock).

Aahh, congratulations to Andy and Kim.
If Andy goes back on tour full time in January, I know who'll have the easier life (it won't be Kim!)

kazza you're not kidding!

Aww that's lovely, congratulations to them.

Ah lovely news - a baby boy . He will probably get bossed about by the girls!

I know someone who had 2 lots of twins under 4 . Three boys and a girl - it used to bring me out in a cold sweat just thinking about it!

So Rafa's on his way to London eh... Hmm. I hope he's ok to play but it seems a short time to be ready?? Fingers crossed for him.

I think it could be a mistake Spidey, and we will probably see a lot of heavy abdomen strapping. I just want him to get a decent group- and stand a chance of winning at least a couple of easy matches before possibly having to pull out.

So, Medvedev and Fed need to be in Djok's group, though Daniil migh still be a bit worn out.

Yes it does sound a bit uncertain. As long as he doesn't injure himself further.

The draw allegedly started at 1, so where is it, I'd like to know. What do they think this is, the Australian Open?!

Apparently Boris Becker is stuck in traffic and they can't start without him.

Didn't this happen to him before?! It sounds so familiar...

Oh ok it's nothing to do with Boris?

But it still hasn't started.

Finally!!

Rafa is in with Medvedev
Tsitsipas and Sascha.
The other group is Djok, Federer, Thiem and
Berrettini.

Sascha says it much better than I did

Private yes, I'm sure a draw has been delayed because of Boris , before.

Sorry, I had to go out- and that is not quite the draw i would have liked for Rafa.
I'm glad Fed has been draw with Djok- but other than thst, I think Rafa has the tougher team.

Boris was probably sitting in his car uploading his pictures on Instagram

Jane - Halloween’s over Boris!

I’m still not convinced about Rafa and the WTFs - I think he’ll probably be persuaded to play a few matches and then pull out (I’m getting a sense of deja vu already) if he is injured it would probably be best for him to rest and recover in time for the Australian Open but he’s probably under a lot of pressure to appear in London.

I would love to see him there but only if he’s properly fit. Has anyone got tickets?

I was thinking about it Fizzy. We've had tickets a few times before and have seen Djok every time (Sunday afternoon slot, and he's there again this year!). So we decided not to go this year.

But... Stub hub has tickets for the Monday night session (Rafa - all being well) for £58 - but still pretty pricey really when you might only see an hour of tennis (singles that is). Plus Monday night is a bit much hassle.

If it was Rafa on Sunday afternoon for £58 I might think about it but as it is I'll probably give it a miss!

It does sound like a lot of expense and hassle Private especially just to see Djokovic.

If I lived nearer to London and was guaranteed to see Rafa I would probably go - I’ve never seen him in the flesh(so to speak) and feel a bit like time is running out . I’m going to enter the ballot for Wimbledon this time and see what happens.

Awful carpet in that pic

Yes, I think Boris has been late for the draw on the Radio 2 breakfast show, when Chris Evans used to do it

I don't know Raahh
Medvedev could be tough but Sascha and Stefanos can be very flaky at times. Catch them on a bad day and they can implode.

kazza I've just checked the carpet - I see what you mean. It looks like the back room of a pub or something Sascha looks a bit nonplussed.

Fizzy I know, that's how I feel about Rafa as well - not to be depressing but opportunities are limited aren't they? I'm applying for the ballot as well, still on my to do list

Looking forward to the new-fangled electronic version - no more SAEs!!