Tennis - So long New York, Ciao Roma

[JaneJeffer]

Aww

At least he won by playing well and not because Stan wasn't on form. He looks overwhelmed.

He did look very shocked, Gaston.

I like Cedric's scarf and blazer combo.

Don't want to jinx Rafa but he seems to be motoring through this match.

I'm not sure Thiem's draw is that tough now, til the semi.

And I don't think there is anyone left Djok's half that will trouble him much, unless Tsitsipas steps up a gear (he was very good yesterday). I mean RBA and PCB are there (playing each other next). Both solid clay players, and Rublev has had a good run of form lately .

Djok's half just feels inevitable. Unless he gets kicked out .

How does Djok always get the easiest draw? Grr

Rafa has decided he wants an early dinner.

Vamos!

Jane I don't know.

But the roof does not seem to have bothered Rafa.

It's in Rafaish, duh!

Rafa might have had a moan before the tournament, but most of the commentators also wrote him off.

He lost his French.

Love him!

Rafa speaking French

They know nothing, Jane.

I am surprised they haven't moved Sascha to Chatrier. It could be a long match- it might not finish tonight. Or the weather could change.

Norbert Gombos.

I love his name.

Gombos makes me think of gombeen which is not a compliment over here

I like Norbert’s name as well

Sam says that Sascha is very good at relaxing and waiting around - a good skill to have

He did seem quite relaxed in the US. With his kit off

I loved a clip I saw at the US Open when Domi was playing and Sascha wandered into the box and shouted down in German is it going good?

They have got a really good friendship. So, now the big 3 are nearing the end of their careers, it's nice that there is that camaraderie with some of the 'younger' ones. (Though Domi is now 27, so getting on a bit himself ).

Bertens seems fine now. Errani will be raging!

Aww Jana

Jane I was thinking that- but you couldn't fake look of pain the other day.

No. Unless she's a great actress.

John back at it with the quizzes! I'm baffled.