Tennis - So long New York, Ciao Roma

[JaneJeffer]

That was really tough to watch. It did look close when I was watching before.

I saw earlier that Osaka has pulled out of RG.

And Konta has split with yet another coach. Could she be difficult to work with, do we think?

Oh there’s some aggro in the Diego match - not quite sure what it was about but both players and the umpire are having a bit of a barney!

Diego is still having a rant - I think it was about the shot clock and the other player not being ready to receive serve

I can’t imagine that Konta would be difficult to work with

No, I imagine Jo to be such a humble and laid back kind of player to work with.

Yes I was reading about Osaka as well, it's a shame she won't be there.

I can't imagine Diego being involved in any aggro!

Is Rafa playing today? I'm actually watching Pioneer Woman atm

Rafa should be playing at 6pm again Private.

I was getting excited earlier when it looked like Djok was in a bit of tussle. Very long first set.

Yes Rafa should be on at 6pm

Sam Smith just said that the tournament doesn’t finish until Monday? I was wondering how they were going to get through all the matches in time!

Yes, I saw earlier in the week that it was Monday- so I just hope the final is on at a time that does not clash with the school run!

Yes a Monday final is better for me as well (hopefully it will be on at a sensible time)

I wonder if Rafa will have his bee outfit on again?

Yes, he is very yellow again.

Yes with matching mask!

I do love the clay season- the venues are all so stunning. I have missed seeing Monte Carlo this year- I think that has the most beautiful scenery.

It makes a change to hear commentators actually bigging Rafa up. I am so used to them actively wanting him to lose. They are not giving Dusan much of a chance.

Lajovic is playing well here

He's had a really good couple of years, Lajovic, and played very well during the ATP cup.

Well, he has a break. Well done Dusan.

But don't make a habit of it.

Yes he can have one but no more than that!

Raahh I love the clay venues too. Rome and MC are both gorgeous settings. Definitely on the lottery win list for me (if I ever start playing it - although DH does sometimes).

Rafa looking good here - I think I'm a bit behind though because of my low bandwidth, Prime keeps freezing

Oh he's just won

yay!

VAMOS

Private I would love to go to Monte Carlo. Just gorgeous.

I agree Monte Carlo always looks gorgeous with the backdrop of the sea

Yay well done Rafa - he plays Diego next

Rafa isn't playing until 7.30 our time tonight. I'm a bit that he keeps getting the evening matches, when the conditions are probably not the best for him.

Will be a big test playing Diego- although he was pushed yesterday. Rafa hasn't really been troubled at all so far.

Putinseva has just retired from her match against Halep.

I have to go out soon to take the dog to the groomer. Very bad timing .

I really wanted to see the Muguruza/Azarenka match. I want both of them to win .

Wow the berrettini match is tight - some brilliant tennis.
I'm going to miss Vika too which is annoying.