TENNIS THREAD - Arrivederci Roma! Onwards to Roland Garros.

[Raahh]

VAMOS Rafa!

I nearly missed the end of that!

I think this will go afainst Cilic- he might think he got what he wanted, but it will rattle him not Roger, sadly.

I would get rid of the clock. It's nothing but trouble.

Jane it is- and they don't use any commone sense. Then the players have been in 20 stroke rally- and need a breathere- you still get a jobsworth who penalises someone for taking too long between points.

I am loving petty Roger

As is Jim

Now Djok has started

"The not very Jolly Roger" nice one John

Could this be the revivial of Marin's career ?

probably not

Jim is back with the homework again. I hope Fabrice has been studying.

Well done Roger.

It was a shame for Marin to come up against Riger so early in the tournament - he played well (the bits I saw) but well done Rog!

Wish I could speak lots of languages.

Roger not Riger

Homework

I thought if Marin had sneaked that tiebreak he might have had a good chance.. ah well. Well played Rog.

Roger’s not used to dealing with his own towel

He's got two sets of twins at home to do that for him fizzy

Just trying to catch up with everything after another day in court. Thought we'd have agreed a verdict today and, therefore, had Friday off. But no, no verdict, so back tomorrow.....

That's a blow, kazza

I nodded off again
I might just make it through the Rafa match, so long as Rafa isn't messing about.

Was a shame about Marin, he was playing pretty well.

I am glad to see Swiatek won her match easily. She's my pick to defend her title. Plus, I like anyway .

Oh that’s rubbish about court kazza - I’m sure that important tennis watching should be a reason to be excused!

I like how Swiatek had pre-planned some topics to talk about when she met Rafa

Yes hopefully Rafa won’t be messing about tonight - I’ve got the house to myself for an hour or so, a glass of wine ready, just wish there was a crowd.

What time is Rafa on?

8pm Jane - I wonder if Marion (or Jim) will sing happy birthday to Rafa - it’s a bit mean having him play this late on his birthday!

I'm watching the dancing shite

I am watching the dancing at the moment- I do hope they haven't forgotten Rafa's cake!

Bingo! They have mentioned Richard's win

(And I'm glad Rafa reminded them it's his birthday ).

I think I’ll stick with Rafa