TENNIS THREAD- We've mowed the grass, and now it's onwards to the hard courts!

[Raahh]

Quite neat timing for a new thread really.

[JaneJeffer]

I noticed the South Americans who were shouting for Diego the other night pronounce it Daygo

[Raahh]

Jane the drugs are knocking him out- he's fine so long as he doesn't have to move much.

[JaneJeffer]

I hope he manages to get some sleep. Sounds painful.

Well done Carlos.

[Raahh]

Diego is dressed as a bee.

The commentator has said Tiafoe is one of the sweatiest players on tour. Bit rude.

[Raahh]

Well done Carlito.

[Raahh]

Jane he is still on a lot of pain. I'm trying to be nice. (I helped him put on his socks and shoes).

At least he got morphine though.

But I can see myself ferrying him about for the next few weeks, and I am stressed enough as it is. !

[JaneJeffer]

X post Raahh. How's Mr. Raahh today?

[JaneJeffer]

The umpire announced "ladies and gentlemen Mr. Alcaraz needs to change his broken shoes" with a wry shake of the head

[Raahh]

i saw the end of the Kvitova match -(before getting sucked into watching The Masked Dancer) it really could have gone either way - but I'm happy for Petra(though I really like Muguruza). Random announcement- Carlos has to change his shoes.

[IceandIndigo]

Really enjoyjng the Shapo-Rublev match. Shapo just gone two sets to one but still feels like either player could win.

[ChessieFL]

I’ve just been watching Petra’s match against Garbine. Really good match, very close. Glad to see Petra go through.

[JaneJeffer]

You liar Casper. They were not fair

[JaneJeffer]

Me neither kazza I can't warm to him. Well done Casper.

[kazzaD66]

Good. I'm not sure why but I'm not that keen on Tommy Paul.

[JaneJeffer]

I hope he didn't exacerbate it by continuing to play on for a while.

Casper on the march now. The crowd have shut up.

[kazzaD66]

What a shame for Jack. Apparently he was 5-2 up in the third and then his hamstring went.

[JaneJeffer]

I feel sorry for Casper because the crowd is almost totally on TP's side.

[Fizzywinegum]

Oooh the Tommy Paul/Casper match is just going into a fifth set

[Fizzywinegum]

I think I would insist on freshly squeezed lemonade Jane

[JaneJeffer]

Oh yes that was great

[Fizzywinegum]

I remember Mac and Martina’s handmade sign when they protested about the Margaret Court court!

[JaneJeffer]

Fresh squeezed lemonade though? How about vodka and 7-Up instead?

[Fizzywinegum]

Oh dear poor Jack - that’s a shame for him

The cocktails do sound very nice Jane - might have to give them a go - any old vodka would be ok for me

[JaneJeffer]

That cocktail sounds lovely Fizzy

www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/news/a3646/honey-deuce-us-open-cocktail-recipe/

SIL had a cocktail making demo for her hen do years ago we had something like that. The Polish barman reckoned Grey Goose is the vodka to use but I am a pleb and prefer Smirnoff

[Raahh]

This match is very close- Casper ahead now, but the scorelines are very tight.