TENNIS THREAD- US Open heads to the second week. Take a seat. ANY seat. :-)

[Raahh]

I had to sort out DD2- and didn't realise the thread was full.

I think Diego's kit might be green and yellow,

Fizzy I would certainly vote for Lulu taking over from Jim.

Barnardes was the one that gave Rafa grief in Rio, when he had to change because he was so sweaty. And a time violation at Wimbledon, before he had even started the match.

Maybe Rafa has gone home.

Fizzy i can imagine Rafa being scared of dogs, actually.

Frances is lovely though- if Rafa has to lose, I will be happier with him losing now, than to Dick later on.

I was just typing similar Raahh

Get the man his lemon water

Jane I felt the same when he played Fritz- I wouldn't have minded if he had lost to him.

The way they are talking, you'd think Rafa's game relies on his serve, and it's terrible that he isn't serving so well.
His serve has always been a weak spot in his game.

'soupy'

I've just had a flashback to when there was no crowd and Sascha was up in the stand shouting how are you getting on at Domi in German.

The hat

My Prime keeps going off. Maybe that's a good thing. Perhaps he will win, if i don't watch?

Oh look Jim Rafa served an ace

There really was a whole different feel to it when there was no crowds- all the players watching each other- and I remember a fair amount of eating. Who was the player who kept bringing her lunch out- I wnat to say it was Danielle Collins, but I can't really remember.

It won't be a real ace, Jane, because he can't serve anymore. According to Jim.

I'm reduced to score watching. Stupid Prime.

Vamos!

Martina speculating on the contents of Rafa's bag

DH has had enough of the commentary - this is what we have to put up with all of the time!

Im not worried yet (well I am abit) - it’s as if they’ve never seen Rafa play before!

But yes if Rafa did have to lose I wouldn’t mind so much if it was to Tiafoe

I'm missing all the commentary whilst I try to re-boot. I feel like I'm not really missing much.

i think Lulu the dog should do the post match interview.

Yes you’re not missing much Raahh - Lulu would make far more sense I’m sure

Jim still thinks the trainer came on to see Rafa in the first set but it was the air con man!

I bet he puts up with Jamie Carragher droning on Fizzy

Vamos Rafa! Phew!

Fizzy the air con man ?

VAMOS-
Phew! i set all .

Come on Rafa!

Bublik had the old style air tube during his match.

Finally got Prime back.