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.

Matteo does seem to be struggling quite a bit. I'll be sad if he goes out too.
Early-ish days though.

The commentator is getting on my nerves.

Oh dear, Matteo has lost the set.

Has Bublik declared he hates hard courts yet, Jane ?

The scheduling is annoying- even though Dick would have been top 20 after the Wimbledon final, with points- he isn't . And Ruud is a top 5 player- and a slam finalist too.

fingers crossed Dick loses.

Bublik would get on well with Benoit - I think they both just hate tennis!

I think you are right, Fizzy-I think they are only in it for the money.

Probably Raahh - Benoit got 80,000 dollars prize money for his last match - not a bad pay day (although he might get fined for tanking)

Apparently his demons are back

His demons? Oh dear.
But not a bad payday- for basically hardly showing up!

Sasha is making an effort. He's got baby on the way after all
no commentary - bliss

He's got some amazing shots

Sasha Bublik is already a dad - baby Vasily was born a few weeks ago.

Well he never fecking told me @Hbh17 typical

I nearly burnt the dinner because of the last game. It's very well cooked.

Well done Pablo. That was some great tennis. Nice hug from Sasha at the net.

Just saw the end of that match - yes it was a nice hug at the net

Bublik can spend more time with baby Vasily now

What happened Diego? It may have been mentioned already.

There are too many good matches on all at the same time!

Tracy Austin’s son Brandon Holt has gone to a fifth set

There's footie on shortly

Andy looks weary

I got distracted by having to clear kitchen stuff. Seems like a bit of a topsy turvy match for Matteo.

And Sakkari is out- which is a bit funny, because I was reading something earlier where players had been asked to say who they thought would win the tournament. Modest as ever, Stef named himself and Sakkari.

Mystic Meg, he ain't

He's just as good at predicting the future as she was Raahh

Stef’s rubbish predictions

Well done Andy - was quite easy for him after the tough first set - could be playing Matteo next if he wins his match

Jim still insulting poor Tim!

Matteo is making it very difficult for himself.

Grouchy he really is- I am hoping he gets through this, as I really want him to have a good run this fortnight after missing Wimbledon.