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Tennis: at the end of the clay...RG final week

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JaneJeffer · 08/06/2021 22:29

Tennis hello

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kazzaD66 · 14/06/2021 08:34

Sad for Stefanos and his family. His post says that she died 5 minutes before he went on court, so I'm not sure he knew about when he was playing, it's not clear. I'm not sure it would have been fair to tell him as he was about to step on court for the biggest match of his life.

Plenty of Brits on court today in both the singles and doubles, although I don't think Dan or Andy are.

So, reading your comments from yesterday, do I take it that ITV will no longer be broadcasting the French Open?

Fizzywinegum · 14/06/2021 08:53

Yes it was the last time ITV broadcast the French Open kazza Sad - not sure if it will be going to Prime?

Carole the weather lady was at Queens this morning - I’m not sure about the Cinch car branding - it looked a bit tacky - I wonder if the winner will get a used car? Hmm

I preferred it when it was sponsored by Fever Tree (I was always envious of the goodies that the winner used to get!)

Fizzywinegum · 14/06/2021 08:56

Eastbourne and Nottingham are sponsored by Viking Cruises Grin

magimedi · 14/06/2021 10:32

Morning!

Any one want a pic of the butterfly fancier? Grin

Am sorry for Tsitipas but I am amazed that anyone would tell him just before such a big match.

I am recording Queens as am going down to the beach at noon for the first immersion of the year!! Exciting.

Fizzywinegum · 14/06/2021 10:35

No thank you magi - Covid restrictions are still in place!

Enjoy your swim - sounds lovely!

magimedi · 14/06/2021 11:17

Am sure I could put a mask on - his face! Grin

GrouchyKiwi · 14/06/2021 11:35

Who is the butterfly fancier?

How sad for Tsitsipas.

JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 11:37

Enjoy your swim magi

Poor Stef.

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JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 11:40

Grouchy it's Andrew Castle. He loves a bit of nature watching during grass court season.

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Raahh · 14/06/2021 11:41

Viking Cruises
Grin

Next year, it will be Sun LifeGrin

I got confused- because i have got so used to taking an hour off the times shown on the tennis schedules over the past few weeks- that i thought the Sinner match started at 11am- not actually 12Grin.

Halle has started though, on Prime- Goffin was doing well - but is clearly in a lot of pain with his ankle. He's a set up - first set was easy- but the second is going to a tie break, probably.
Oh -and now he has retired Sad

kazza I did wonder about when exactly Stef found out- I doubt he would have been able to play the way he did in the first 2 sets, had he known? And presumably Apostolos would have also known then- would he have been able to sit through that match, knowing his mother had just died?
Very sad for the family. They all seem very close. But Stef will have many more chances to honour her memory.

Not surprisingly, have taken a wild card a couple of days ago, Stef has withdrawn from Halle.

JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 11:41

Fele's match is cancelled.

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JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 11:42

*Feli's

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JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 11:48

Isn't she lovely Grin

Tennis: at the end of the clay...RG final week
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JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 11:49

Well done Big Foe.

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GrouchyKiwi · 14/06/2021 11:54

Ah, thanks Jane.

Grin re Tiafoe.

Raahh · 14/06/2021 12:01

Well Done Tiafoe!

Raahh · 14/06/2021 12:02

'her'
I didn't even notice!!

BlushGrin

Raahh · 14/06/2021 12:04

I now I've only just realised that Big Foe spells Frances the 'female' way!

Raahh · 14/06/2021 12:09

So, I've switched to Queen's - Annabel looking very summery.

(It's raining here Grin)

Sinner shares a birthday with dd1, I have discovered. And Madonna.

kazzaD66 · 14/06/2021 12:29

Jane the Tiafoe journalist clearly isn't a tennis fan!

No pics please magi
I've asked Boris (not our one) to extend lockdown just so the AC ban can continue. Hopefully he'll announce it this afternoon.
Enjoy your swim though Grin

Fizzywinegum · 14/06/2021 13:02

kazza Grin

Fizzywinegum · 14/06/2021 13:05

Can’t believe that Feliciano is the defending champion - that seems like years ago! (I suppose it was!)

JaneJeffer · 14/06/2021 13:17

Oh hello Mo!

Andrew and Peter both sound older!

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Raahh · 14/06/2021 13:25

I was watching the Prome coverage- they have Tim and Greg in the studio.

I have turned to BBC2 - for old time's sake Grin.

Raahh · 14/06/2021 13:25

Prome? Prime ! Grin