Tennis - 2020- As Wimbledon-that-Wasn't draws to a close, we look forward to ... maybe ... tennis in August?

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Or just more wheelie bin challenges?

Thanks impossible - hopefully I’ll be able to watch some

That is a tough draw for the Brits kazza

Guido Pella and Hugo Dellien (?) have to quarantine as their physio has tested positive for Covid

Djok is saying that it’s his duty to play at the US Open for the good of the sport

I think we’ve had Storm Ellen today - it’s been very windy (and rainy!)

The good of the sport?! Honestly

Yes bad luck for Pella and Delien isn't it. Will they be eligible for the US Open then? Are they allowed to practice for it, I assume not?? So many questions!!

The winner of Murray-Tiafoe gets Zverev in the next round. V interesting!! I wonder if there'll be a few unexpected results?...

Sounds as if Cock is living up to his name.....

Cock is seriously getting on my nerves. Arrogant git.

I am watching the QoS 50th anniversary programme that was forst shown last Christmas. Sue, our lovely Voice of Doom, has been doing it 23 years. That is quite something. I watched it when it was was first on- I remember thinking Sue is very underrated by the BBC. I know at one point she she seemed to be everywhere - but did she get paid the same as the likes of Gary Linekar? I don't think so.

So Serenas making the claim that fewer players is nOT the reason she'll prob take the US Open trophy!
No, I'm not a fan, never have been, but but even if I was, the less players, the more chance....well, they should just hand the trophy to her, she's convinced of victory.

Oh BTW she's JUST had a baby, hasn't she (like, 50 years ago!)

But I agree with the poster who said LTA/WTA should just cancel everything till next year, and show some classic old stuff in place.

I'm not a Serena fan- and I think she should be very careful what she claims, because really, she relies on her power and serve. Without it, she doesn't seem to have much. When I watched the Wimbledon final repeat, it was obvious why she lost- she can't move.

What's he been saying now?! The only quote I saw today was about him renting a house in NYC rather than be in the bubble. I think Andy Murray said it was too pricey!

I see Kim Clijsters is out with an injury which is a bit of a shame. There are still some great players in the women's draw though. Be interesting to see how it will all pan out.

The QoS programme sounds good. Can't believe Sue has been presenting it for that long! She is very underrated, I agree.

Qui it all seems v complicated to organise under the circumstances, that's for sure.

Djok is also refusing to apologise properly for the Adria tournament - the only thing he thought was a bit wrong was the topless dancing in the nightclub - he can’t see why everyone is blaming him and says it’s a witch hunt!

I’m quite looking forward to watching some tennis now - it will be interesting to see how some of the players react to not having the support of the crowd - it will be strange seeing such a big stadium with no crowd especially when they’re usually so noisy.

Stefanos says that he’s using this opportunity to find himself - expect even more philosophical musings from him

I got an email yesterday from the Rafa academy - you can now buy Rafa face masks - they’ve just got the Academy’s logo on though not Rafa’s face

Fizzy - Rafa's face on mask would definitely be interesting.

Djok doesn't know when to keep quiet, does he? He needs to learn to take some responsibility for what went on.

Yes- he is staying in a rented house, because he doesn't want to stay in the hotel 'bubble' provided.

He said-
"I'm grateful, because I've seen the hotel where the majority of players are staying. I don't want to sound arrogant... but it's tough for most of the players, not being able to open their window and being in a hotel in a small room." Blimey.

Well Djok, you are arrogant. I thought the whole point was all the the players were protected and had to stay together? Contain the spread and all that? Has he learnt nothing ? But I suppose he believes he is immune now. Such a great example to the up and coming players in his sport...

Private it's such a shame about Kim, her comeback hasn't had the best of starts- something always sems to happen when she is supposed to play.

Now all I need to do is get Prime to work (it has been a bit hit and miss lately)- and stay awake in the evenings to watch things! .

I won't be able to watch so I will depend on you lot to let me know all the important stuff about their outfits, what music is being played, etc. and maybe a little bit about the tennis

I wonder if thy will have a dj. Jane? The music was the highlight at some of the tournaments last year.

Discussing outfits usually takes over from the actual tennis .

It looks as if it’s on Prime from about 4pm today - most of the Brits are in action from about this time.

Of course we’ll keep you up to date on all the important stuff Jane - there might be some interesting hairstyles after lockdown. I think Paire is playing today - I wonder if there have been any Interesting beard developments

I hope that there is a DJ - surely they’ll need to create some sort of atmosphere (although there won’t really be anyone there to appreciate it ) - we'll appreciate though especially if it’s the DJ who themes his tunes to the occasion

Fizzy it's been quite a common meme - that 'Sweet Caroline' is not appropriate at the present time. (This seemed to be played a lot last year).

'Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you'

No Neil- 2 metre. Keep your hands to yourself. And put a mask on. .

Yes I hope there's going to be music!

I have heard Don't Stand So Close To Me on the radio a few times lately - DJs trying to capture the mood maybe?!

I see Stan won in Prague

Well done Stan all those workouts did the job then!

Yay Stan !

Yes, 'Don't stand so close to me ' features on a few lockdown/pandemic playlists.

So, I have timed this really badly. I need to walk the dog. Carreno Busta has just started. There doesn't appear to be any commentary.

I am trying to guilt trip Dh into walking the dog because I had to do it in the rain. (though he has been out all day at football).

I have swapped to Struff and De Minaur. It all sounds so loud and echo-ey.

There is commentarty on this one, but it is very shrill

Or maybe there isn't .

I'm hearing voices .

I feel like I am intruding on someone's practice session. It is all very strange.

Hmm I had thought Murray-Tiafoe was one of the first matches? All I can find is Watson or Struff.

Murray is 3rd his court- two women's matches first- hard to call how long they will take. The evening session starts at 10pm our time - his match is before that.

My prime has stopped working. This is not a good start.

De Minaur is getting a Struffing.

(I think I have- for now- sorted out Prime. I hate Prime).

I don't know where the umpire is from, in the Struff match. There have been point where he appears to have a broad Yorkshire accent. The sound quality is terrible- I'm not sure why the Covid situation means the quality of the broadcast is even worse than usual (by Amazon's low standards). They could be working with reduced staff, I suppose.

Eee!