Tennis - So long New York, Ciao Roma

[JaneJeffer]

Definitely looks like the first set was a bit of a blip for Keith.

And Halep seems to have settled down now too.

what a difference 20 minutes makes.

Rublev as won in Hamburg.

I'm sick of the Lloyds advert, not least because I hate the Carpenters (I know the ad version is a cover). HATE THEM.

Sorry to any Carpenters fans out there.

The carpenters creep me out especially the brother . I love the little boy on the bike in the ad though. He's so cute.

The little boy is cute.

It's the song. . I never got the love for Karen Carpenter's voice.

Oh- Keith has finally won the set. That I had him down for winning about 40 minutes ago .

Aww, Happy birthday Simona. Would have been a crap day to lose.

Will be odd not having Rafa's birthday in this tournament!

I wonder how Wimbledon would have dealt with all the players, all bundled up in various extra items of clothing.

Or would it have been 'Oi, it's cold, deal with it- and take that puffa jacket off, it's not white'.

I like the Carpenters and love Karen's voice

Just put tennis on.
Come on Dan!
Bloody Courier
Everyone watching looks frozen

Somebody give Fabrice a nudge. I think he's been bored into a coma.

Jane Poor Fabrice.

Kazza The spectators don't look like the usual elegant Parisian bunch- it's all hoodies and masks .

I’ve got tennis arse already from too much siting on the settee! I wanted to watch the Murray match as well but if Jim is commentating on that one as well I think I’ll also end up in a coma!

Poor Fabrice - it must be awful being stuck with JC

Nishikori looks a bit tired (I’m not surprised!) He tested positive for Covid a few weeks ago didn’t he?

My TV is also about to turn itself off - I’ve definitely been watching it for too long!

Keith looked relieved.

Bugger!
Although, I thought he'd lose in 3, so......

He did well

DS1 is complaining he hasn't got to see any football today. Ah it's great to have tennis back.

I’m getting that as well Jane - DH is using it as an excuse to go to the pub!

Oh, I've just seen that Chickenato beat De Minaur. That's not a bad result for him.

Norbert Gombos That is such a great name.

Really looking forward to Andy vs Stan.
Couldn't give a flying f* about Konta.

Love that Andy is out in long sleeves and leggings (very attractive )
And Stan is in short sleeves and shorts

I never like Murray's shoes. The black always looks grubby. It is one of those irrational irritations .

I'm sorry. But Andy's leggings are going to be very distracting. And not in a good way!

So Petch thinks Andy is "second favourite".
In other words, you'll think he'll lose

Time violation

I like Stan's kit. Very tasteful compared to historic kits

Can't believe Andy has got a code violation before the match has even started

Order of play is out for tomorrow- Rafa on last on Chatrier. Now, that could be a similar time to now. Or slightly later- I'm not sure if they started earlier today?

Plus- the Thiem/Cilic match could be a long one.