TENNIS THREAD- The Clay season continues- onwards to Paris, via Madrid and Rome...

[Raahh]

and a few smaller tournaments in between....

The big question at the moment is- will Medvedev ever win a match on clay??

Sorry to hear about the rubbish sleep Jane - it’s still pouring down here and looks like rain for all of next week - I’m sure I heard a duck quacking in the garden earlier

I’ve just realised that ‘our’ football team could be relegated today and it’s on the telly this afternoon (I think I might go into hiding - I’m not a football fan and can’t be doing with grumpy menfolk in the house!)

Hopefully it will be finished in time for the tennis - they can’t even go to the pub to watch it - don’t think there will be many people braving the beer gardens today!

Fizzy

Jane

I used to love the Far Side. We've got a book somewhere.

Tonight's match starts quite late. it might clash with my rubbish Saturday evening telly programme watching.

We've got a couple of the books too. Yes we mustn't miss I Can Hear Your Voice Raahh

It is so bad, Jane- but I find myself having to watch.

DH heard it as well so I’m not going mad (possibly!)

There’s a nice picture of Rafa in his trunks I think in Mallorca on his insta page - as usual I’ve forgotten how to copy photos and I think DS1 is fed up of me asking for help in uploading semi naked photos of Rafa to Mumsnet

Our team is winning but so is another team so we could still be relegated

Mmm

I've just seen the draw for Rome- and Evo could meet Djok again in the second round, if he beats Taylor Fritz first.

Rafa has Sascha, Daniil, and Diego in his half- and could meet Sinner in the second round. Which I think is a repeat of last time.

Ruud plays Shapovalov in his first match. Poor old Cilic (congratulations on his baby news) plays the very in-form Bublik first.

Jane

Thanks Jane that has cheered me up

The Rome draw sounds interesting - would love to see Evo do his king of clay thing against Djok if he gets that far

Oh definitely Fizzy it would be great.

Why can't Domi keep his powder with him?

Sascha has definitely come out meaning business. Seems a bit rattled by line calls, though.

Jane you would think he could have some in his bag, wouldn't you?

Why has Domi put the tape on his fingers the wrong way round with the sticky bit on the outside ? (I think that was what Greg was saying )

I think it just twisted around because his palms are sweaty Fizzy

My 6 year old nephew has just spend an hour on FaceTime explain him to me on mind numbing detail the football computations today fizzy - I hope your team stays up

Sasha means business today - he's playing great - can't get on board with his outfit though

Mama no, I don't like his kit- it just looks like a vest, and he forgot to put a shirt on. He is not a player who suits sleeveless.

And as always, I marvel at how the massive chains around his neck, don't annoy him. .

I think Sascha'a outfits always look comfy

Thanks mama but they went down - I’m not a football fan but my DH and DSs are usually season ticket holders so they are all a bit glum - I didn’t really understand all the permutations

Thanks for the explantation Jane - Greg was making it to be a rookie error with the tape (something that Rafa would never do )

I’m not a fan of Sascha’s outfit or his chains either Raahh - I always think about health and safety! He is playing very well though and staying focussed even with some dodgy line calls

Domi looks much better without his "highlights".

The 'highlights' were not a great look.

I am impressed by Sascha- he seems pretty focused (despite the odd rant about calls). Ans he seems to have got over his service issues.

Have I jinxed Sascha? Can Domi make a comeback?

Isn't it great now he doesn't have to do all the laundry.

Sorry to hear that fizzy I don't really follow football either but my nephew is absolutely obsessed.

Agree he can't pull off the no sleeve thing it makes his body a look all out of proportion. I can cope with the chains - just about.
Is thiem going to start a comeback here....not looking likely.