TENNIS THREAD - Arrivederci Roma! Onwards to Roland Garros.

[Raahh]

VAMOS Rafa!

I nearly missed the end of that!

Private I hope it doesn't have an effect on Rafa- though I think it might have more of an effect on Gasquet, who would have been pushed along by the crowd support.

I think Rafa can tune out most things. Even deadly silence.

I think I'll watch a bit of of sewing Bee.

Daniel 'I'm rubbish on clay' me, seems to have settled in this set, so he will be ok for a bit. .

Yes he's brilliant now. Although Paul has just hit a great lob and he's got 0-40 to break back.

The line judges are wearing their nice jackets again.

I just had a look at the scores- Paul making a bit of a comeback in the 3rd set, I see.

He is, he's playing well and it's quite close this set - but Daniil's about to serve for it.

it really is hard to get enthusiastic about this match, when it is so very quiet.

They could have music, or something. Like they did in Melbourne.

Just put it on. I've spent the evening running around doing everything I should have done earlier but didn't because tennis. Daniil looks very sweaty.

Maybe Jim could do some singing?

I really want to go to bed. I think Daniil has probably won this anyway.

Daniil always looks knackered before he has even struck a ball.

Daniil looks about to expire but well done to him.

Well done Daniil.

I am not really looking forward to Rafa's match too much, it will feel so flat with no atmosphere .

But- so long as he wins.

(Sorry Richard- but you will always have the match you won when you were 12).

Yes just hold onto that memory Richard - I’m sure it won’t get mentioned at all

I ended up watching the sewing bee - it was the right result I thought. I kept checking on the match though - Daniil’s arms are very long - he still reminds me of mr tickle! He seems to have found his feet on clay at last

I’m not really looking forward to the Rafa match with no fans/atmosphere - are they really going to stop the night sessions when the curfew ends? That doesn’t make any sense at all

Hopefully it won’t have an effect on Rafa and hopefully Gasquet hasn’t been holding that grudge for so long that he finally gets revenge!

Ash is gone.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/may/28/benoit-paire-trapped-inside-tennis-sports-lockdown-king-of-pain
Funny article and here's a column about him

I just saw that scoreline Jane - was she injured? I know she had all that bandaging the other day.

Was hoping to see a bit of Musetti v Nishioka today - that should be a nice match - but having to watch Thor atm and then apparently go out somewhere. Huh.

That’s an interesting article Jane - I wouldn’t mind being paid £60,000 a go for just turning up . I also like the word doofus!

At first I thought you were watching Khatchanov Spidey but I think you meant the real Thor!

I think Monfils is injured - he lost the first set 6-0 and has had a medical time out

I’m just on my lunch break - can’t really be bothered to go back to work (Might do a Benoit but unfortunately I earn a lot less than he does!)

She has a hip injury Private and just felt she couldn't go on.

At first I thought you were watching Khatchanov Spidey but I think you meant the real Thor!

Yes I was watching the real Thor!

Hope Gael isn't injured. Such a shame for Ash as well.

I am not feeling really tired today, just been alseep. I started a course of iron/b12 tablets last week, and have felt ill all week.

Sad news about Barty .She hasn't recovered from Rome, really, has she?

I have an hour to watch , and its my favourite -( Roger Federer ) I see what you mean about the constant harping on about his age . Courier even had the nerve to say 39 years young

He seems to be doing ok for an old man

Iron is very severe on the stomach Raahh

Jane it has made me feel pretty rubbish. I am nor struggling to say awake- and cursing night matches [grin.

Come on Marin.
(sorry).

Cuevas isn't delivering the upset against Djok, sadly.

Bit of aggro