Tennis thread: French Open second week and all your autumnal tennis chat - this way!

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Couldn't think of anything witty. As usual

I like that.

Looking at the order of play for tomorrow - Dimitrov/ Tsitsipas could br a good match.
I am hoping Karen at least pushes Djok a bit. Beating him would be better, obviously.

Very interested to see how the Carreno-Busta /Altmaier goes.

I would like Ons Jabeur to beat Collins. There is something about Collins that annoys me .

I think Rublev has come inot his own this year - like Medvedev did last year- will be interesting to see what he does.

I will be cheering Karen on.

I'm looking forward to seeing Daniel play and the Ferro/Kenin match should be a good one.

It has just occurred to me, wafching Kvitova, tat Rafa's kit matches the women's towels

*that

John is saying that Sascha is not obliged to take a covid test.

Even though, without a mask, he was in close proximity with trainers during the match. He played with the same balls Sinner did.

He most likely does not have Covid. But the idea, that with symptoms, he will not test is bizarre. He will also be travelling home, surely it would be irresponsible not to test.

Oh, none of the commentators are happy with Sascha at all- though Petch is trying to make excuses. Bit like he does for Djok really.

Glad to see Petra go through. Her opponent was injured, but it was still a solid performance.

Tsitsipas won the first set, and now has the trainer. Just eye drops? That's a relief.

Today, Jim seems obsessed with the shot clock.

Hey Jim

Stef is looking very determined.

He does now- he looked shattered earlier.

I like Grigor, but I want Stef to win this . I think I am still thinking ahead to 'who can beat Djok'. My gut gives Stef the edge. (My gut is often wrong).

Of course they have to get to the semi final first.

And Karen could still win...

Yes he could. Come on Karen!

Rublev could be a dark horse. He is steadily going through the rounds.

I agree with Fabrice. Coaching violations are stupid.

I don't like the on-court coaching but a coach shouting from the box isn't going to win or lose a match.

Just turned on.

Who's got a code violation?

For someone who is probably one of the better looking players, Grigor has terrible dress sense

Thanks for the encouragement.
I'll try my best against Cock

You do that kazza

Grigor got a coaching violation.

It doesn't matter what Stef wears because he's permanently drenched in sweat anyway. Do we have a fan emoji?

I think Grigor is colour blind

Stef talks so much. I always feel sorry for whoever is translating.

I wouldn't be able to remember what was said!

I agree that the 'coaching' violation was a bit dumb.

Stef's eye looks sore.