TENNIS - Down Under - not a G'Day for Novak

[JaneJeffer]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Poor Rafa- now he has to talk to Mats- and Not-Barbra.

Rafa’s in the cube now! I think Mac’s in there as well (the cube freaks me out a bit especially when they do the hologram!)

Aww Rafa

There must have been so many times in his career with his injuries when he thought he might not make it back.

Ah lovely Rafa - feeling a bit emotional now

Alice got emotional too. He was so honest about everything.

Alize. My phone doesn't like alternative name spellings.

Get the old dig in at Djok, John

I can't imagine an interview with HeWhoShallNotBeNamed being like that one.
Because he's not human.

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I think they should discuss how the kerfuffle at the US Open impacted Naomi's mental health.

Mac starts to criticise Kyrgios, the connection fails, hmm

Jane they won't bring up the US Open (and the fact Naomi was almost certainly targeted by Serena fans after it) because of Serena, probably.

And yes, I noticed the screen freezing. Bit hypocritical of Mats to suggest that players should all be signing contracts to give their all in matches - when they've been letting Nick do the exact opposite, in the name of 'entertainment' for years.

I'd love to see them trying to enforce that Raahh. Imagine the umpire saying right you've broken the terms of your contract, off you go!

It would be hilarious, Jane.

Be a brave umpire who would take on half the players!

Only Aurélie would manage it

Alize is good fun.

Imagine trying to tell Benoit that he’s not fulfilling his contract (although shockingly he’s still in the tournament! )

The other match is still grinding on - apparently the umpire has had to warn the crowd to keep their comments respectful - he said that he knew it was late, probably a bit too late for some them!

I think the crowd might be suitably refreshed

Fizzy Benoit must need the money or something, I'm sure this is the furthest he has got in a tournament in ages. He plays Stef next...

The Mannarino match certainly went on for ages- and was only 4 sets in the end too!

Talking of AC...... anyone wanna see a pic?.

I am only score checking and relying on you lot for the rest.

Am settled and happy. Just need to find the right house to buy.

Behave, Magi .
We like to keep you up to date with the important stuff, like the dodgy kits, and watches, and random wild life on court.
The tennis is a bit secondary at times .

I'm so happy to hear you are settling well - you will find the right house.

Speak of the devil and he's sure to appear looking gorgeous

Now isn't that better than an AC picture magi? Good luck with the house hunting.

Most restrictions have been lifted here. So happy!

Cheeky, Jane.

He is lovely though.

With his campervan.

And tattoo.

Been a bit busy this morning, and although I have seen a few scores overnight, I haven't had chance to watch. I want to watch the Cilic/Rubllev match- but am just taking the dog out first.

Sad to see RBA go out, but Fritz seemed to mean business, Sinner is through and Medvedev (beat the the fabulously named Van de Zandshulp)Evan was beaten by Felix quite comprehensively- I think Felix is having a good week.
Benoit was finally stopped by Stef .
Halep is through, which is nice - haven't seen her play yet.

I watched most of Evans’s match earlier - he made a good start then just ran out of steam. Watched Daniel take the second set off Sinner but then had to go out - Sinner clearly recovered.