Tennis: Welcome to Miami

[JaneJeffer]

Noticed the last thread is almost full

Jane I don't understand it- surely they are being tested regularly- and have presumably been in isolation before the tournament? Not heard much about 'bubbles' around MC (but with the rain delays, I've not seen that much).
There do seem to have been a lot of affected players.

There was no mention of players in Medvedev's 'bubble' having to isolate- so he must have been on his own. He lives in MC though, I think, so maybe he was just at home.

Not good news all round but especially for Medvedev and Rafa. If he practiced with him yesterday, isn't he a close contact

Another great translation of the withdrawal of Medvedev on the tournament Instagram, saying that the tournament........"loses one of it's headboards but the painting remains exceptionally lifted."

Right so

That translation

Garin and Felix have resumed their match- Garin, after a close first set, is running away with the second set.

That translation is funny

Hope that Rafa (and Medvedev) will be ok - the organisers will be gutted if Rafa has to withdraw (he is definitely a headboard )

I’m at the hairdressers so cant watch any tennis - I may be some time ...

I've just realised that Sinner plays Djok next, not Rafa. I hope he can give him a good match.

Looks like RBA is going to win his match against Fritz.

Just catching up on the tennis - Monte Carlo looks nicer in the sun

Dimitrov is only slightly colourful in pink and burgundy - no splodges though

Stef has just won against Aslan - I don’t think I’ve actually seen him play before (kept missing his matches at AO). I’d quite like to see the Tsitsipas brothers play doubles (if they’re still in)

Hopefully Sinner will give Djok a run for his money

I’ve accidentally had quite a radical change at the hairdressers - I wanted to go a bit lighter to try to disguise the grey but appear to have gone blonde (from brunetteish) - I think even DH will notice this time

Let us know if you have more fun Fizzy

It's sunny here but I'm freezing cold!

I doubt it Jane

fizzy

Well, I actually got to finally watch some tennis, albeit the last 30mins of Dan's match, after I knew he'd won!
Plus the final game of Grigor Struffing Struff.
Then the ironing beckoned.

I'm just lingering here to find out what His Lordship thinks about Fizzy's hair.

Fizzy

I saw a bit of Dan's match - that tiebreak was a bit of a marathon! Glad he won in the end.

Disappointed to hear about Grigor's subtle kit though. Did he ever bring back the polka dot tracksuit in the end??

Jane His Lordship says it’s not as light as I made it out to be (he still probably wouldn’t have noticed if I’d not pre-warned him!) He’s not very observant

Men!

It's been over 6 months since my last haircut and I've still got to wait another 4 weeks, I think And I need my highlights doing.
Just in time for my jury service

I am watching the Rafa match.

It is quiz night with Robbie Koenig.

I got the last 2 right (the 5 players to beat Rafa at MC, and the lefties to beat him on clay).

Rafa is not messing about today. Which is good, because I have to go out in a bit for the school run.

I think he plays Grigor next, which might be trickier.

And my mate Casper Ruud, beat wee Diego earlier. That's not a bad result, especially on clay.

I saw the last 15 minutes or so of Rafa's match, once Dan had wrapped up his win.
Delbonis has a very odd service action. Is that a result of an injury? It's certainly not something you'd teach!

Just watching the replay of Rafa - been out and about for his lordship’s birthday - didn’t think he’d appreciate staying in and watching Rafa

So the first thing that Rafa said when he came on court was more towels please! He’s looking very colour coordinated in pink and lilac but might clash with Dimitrov in his next match

Oh no - I’ve not missed Robbie Koenig

Yes kazza Delbonis does have a strange serve - I keep thinking he’s going to drop the ball behind him!

Robbie was extremely annoying. .

I did end up missing the last couple of games of Rafa's match, but it looked like he had it sewn up by then.
He was very colour co-ordinated.

I've just got back from walking the dog- Sascha seemed to be doing ok- but his serve has gone walkabout in the last game.
Sonego is quite loud.

And- I had the misfortune to see the end of Djok's match before Rafa's.

He did the arm thing. To an empty stadium. Dick.

Luckily I missed Djok!

From Rafa’s tan lines I think he must have wearing a vest to practise in - good to see him back on clay

Some good matches on tomorrow - not sure how much I’ll get to see - got to go into the office

Are they seriously saying that Dan Evans is the king of clay? Hopefully he can finish Djok off tomorrow.

Oh God! Really Raahh
The man is a complete cock.
Who does he do it to? The tournament staff and cameramen? I can't imagine they give a flying f#*k!

I trust you are all getting behind his next opponent