TENNIS THREAD- Australian Open continues- we're ready for the popcorn matches!

[Raahh]

I am not going to get chance to watch much more of this so this was a bit of a quick one...

Erm...Fritz...wtf indeed!

you won't catch Rafa doing that.
Youngsters today.

it was a bit Vic Reeves

it was!

There are some box office matches in R3, men's and women's...

Can't wait!

Goffin v Rublev
Gulbis v Monfils
Tsitsipas v Raonic
Fed v Milkman
Osaka v Gauff
Kerber v Giorgi

It's only the third round!

Wow there are some good matches coming up - hope I can get to see some of them. I’m a bit nervous about the potential Rafa/Dick fourth round match - hopefully Kyrgios will have self combusted by then!

What was Taylor Fritz doing there? I blame it on the shorts - they’re enough to send anyone mad!

Jane yes I’m intrigued to know which thread you posted on and did anyone reply?

Oh and thank you for the new thread Raahh - can’t believe we’re three pages in already

Fizzy it was about plastic surgery and someone replied and was intrigued which thread I meant to post on

Private there are some good matches coming up. Which means more hours getting swallowed up on the sofa .

I ought to feel guilty.

That’s funny Jane

Don’t feel guilty Raahh - enjoy the tennis!

When I’m watching tennis I try to get up off the settee at every change of ends to prevent pressure sores and avoid a numb bum and Incredible India adverts (it doesn’t always work though and sometimes I’m stuck for hours!)

Jane
It must have sounded so cryptic!

I think I styled it out

Jane

I’ve just been reading that both Simon and Kyrgios were mimicking Rafa’s serve preparation after they were given time violations

Really hope that Khachanov is up to the job of beating Kyrgios - don’t think I can cope with him playing Rafa in Australia! (If Rafa gets that far - PCB might have different ideas although I think Rafa will win that one)

I feel the need to post Rafa's smile after his win today

Cute pic.

I saw Kyrgios' imitation. What is up with him, honestly?!

Ugh. I don't want to see it. He's a tool.

Yep, you're definitely better off not seeing it. I don't understand why he does these things

Serena is out, I see There goes 24, for now anyway. And Wozniacki is out as well.

Also, the RBA- Cilic scoreline looks v interesting... Come on Marin! I like RBA. But keen for a Cilic comeback.

I am just reading about Serena's loss and her press conference. I'm not sorry she lost.

I am sorry that Wozniacki lost. I'm not sure when she is retiring exactly (after this, or if she is playing on for more tournaments?) but I wish her well. I am reminded of that horrific final she played against Halep, where they were outside in the blazing heat (and Simona ended up in hospital).

And Fed/Cilic played their final under the roof .

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Good Morning.

I am glad I didn't see it- my blood pressure wouldn't take it .

I just switched channels and caught the Querrey/Sandgren match- the tape on Sandgren's knee make it look like he has a metal leg, at first glance. It was a bit odd!

I'm torn in this match as I like both Cilic and RBA.

I suppose Cilic has had a run of really bad form, and could do with the break.

Querrey-Sandgren?! That's what they're showing?

DS is watching SpongeBob and honestly, I'd rather watch that

I'm listening to R5, they're talking about Wozniacki at the mo.

I saw Cilic won the third set 6-0 so hopefully he doesn't get wracked with nerves now that he's ahead

They are showing RBA/Cilic on Euro 1 and Sandgren etc on 2.

It is 5-5 in the 4th set now for Cilic/RBA

and I have to take DD1 to school.

And then come back.

I hate mornings.

RBA won the 4th. I fear for Marin under those circs, but let's see...