Tennis [tennis]. Covid, Kygrios, coupling.......

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Here ya go!

Bon soir, mes amis

Whatever Stan said he must have a guilty conscience today because he commented on Holger's Instagram and posted this on his own

Yes that was poor form from Danil. I felt sorry for de Minaur, it's difficult to celebrate your win in good grace when your opponent is busy having a tantrum.

@kazzaD66 I believe Stan told Rune to stop acting like a little boy!

Felix's match was tight! He must be pretty tired.

Oh like "grow up"? @IceandIndigo

Yes, it was definitely something about being a baby, because it was likened (in the article I read) to when Mirka said the similar about Stan (she called him a crybaby, iirc).

Pretty much Jane. To be precise he told him to "stop acting like a baby on the court".

I did see this morning that Carlos had a bit of a niggle with his knee but said it was ok to play- I see he's got it strapped up.

It really is a long season, the tennis one,when you think about it. I know players have a it of a moan about it most years, but even the youngest and fittest don't seem to get through the year without picking up something along the way.

DH has just put the footy on !

I don’t care if he’s got COVID I’m watching Rafa later!

Apparently Simon had his official retirement at the French Open but has carried on playing (a bit like Andy Murray in Australia!)

Fizzy Simon is really milking his retirement

I like Taylor, and I very much want him to qualify for the tour finals, he's had such a good year. He might still, but it will rely on Rublev and Felix now, I think.

Dh is faffing with the Internet.

His timing is rubbish. .

Well done to Rune, another good win.

Simon lives on for another day - cancel the cake

I’ve managed to wrestle control of the tv for now!

Well Done Gilles!
Shame for Taylor, he seemed to be having a few issues, but a proper fight from Simon. He deserved the win.

And yes- you can imagine the crew scuttling back up the tunnel with cake and banners

Oh Fritz hasn't qualified for Turin now. He's had such a good year, I really did want him to get to the WTFs. That's a big shame. He may make it as an alternate, I suppose.

That is a shame for Fritz - he’s had a good year

come on Rafa - where is he?

I think Rafa's mistake this year was going to IW- he had such a good run in Australia/Acapulco- he could have skipped it and focused on the clay. Instead, he nearly scuppered his whole season.

Why does it have to be Petch?

Because Prime hate us, Jane- and they can't have someone who actually likes Rafa.

Ooh- effing and blinding, eh, Robbie?

It's getting late now in Paris, Rafa wont want a long match as that will have a knock on effect on the scheduling /amount of rest between the next matches.

The ball boy has pinched a banana from the bowl.

Who for?

I'm obsessed by the parisian fruit.

I'm obsessed with fruit bowls on the soaps

I think Rafa might be more used to late nights now Raahh

I just want him to win quickly!

Jane true - having a baby is good practice for staying up for late night matches. Well, it is for watching them. I'm not sure about actually having to play them.

Jane me too- and he's doing his usual 'ease into it slowly' thing.

We'll have none of that, Rafa.

I don't want to be entertained, Petch. I just want him to win.

Tommy Paul just does not sound like a tennis player name.

It sound like an after shave brand.