TENNIS - high on a mountain in Torino the season comes to a close

[JaneJeffer]

Ugh.

Looks as if normal service has resumed

Opelka looks ridiculous in most things (especially the cow print kit - or did I imagine that?) Haven’t seen him for a while

Yup. I am glad i'm going out.

Bloody Djok.

The cow print

No, not seen Opelka for a while. He was at the fore front of the US resurgence for a bit (I forget he's only 25) but seems to have disappeared a bit.

Meh

I'm not very enthusiastic for the final this morning- and I probably won't get chance to see much, which is maybe not very fair.

Congratulations to Alfie Hewett on winning his match though- that's brilliant.

I'm glad Rybakina took the first set, in a way it feels right for her to win. Is strange that even if she wins, she will still only be number 8 in the rankings- due to not getting points at Wimbledon. Sabalenka wasn't able to play there, either- due to the Russia/Belarussian ban- so it's almost as if this match redresses the balance a bit.

Annoyingly, the same is not true for Djok (because he's been on a winning streak) he will be number 1, if he wins tomorrow.

I'm hoping for a miracle tomorrow and a Stef win.

It's time for that hamstring to actually cause Djok a problem. Would serve him right.

I've just realised Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler are in the men's doubles final. Which is a bit achievement as wild cards.
They were interviewed about their names- and as is the 'thing' mashing names together and things like 'The Specials Ks' etc with Dick and Kokk last year- apparently they drew the line at being called Team Kinky

I really wish this match would end. I'm not that fussed (but feel I ought to watch) and I have loads to do and need to get dressed

And Sabalenka takes it. Well done to her.

It was a good final in the end.

Ah well done Sabalenka - just saw the last few games - it was a bit of a nervy one but she got there in the end

I do feel sorry for Rybakina - I don’t think she ever got the recognition for winning Wimbledon (for a variety of reasons) but I’m sure that she will win other grand slams

I always forget how the AO likes to draw these things out …

I’m still not sure if I’ll be watching the men’s final tomorrow - maybe I will if it looks as if Stef is going to win but can’t really see that happen - just can’t bear the thought of smug Djok winning

Team Kinky - yeah maybe not

Congratulations to Alfie!!

I see Team Kinky won!

Am not planning on watching tomorrow unless Stef is 2 sets to love and 5-0 up, with 3 match points.

Which means I won't be watching tomorrow!

In 'tennis players take their toilet breaks seriously' news-

apparently, this is Foggy's new toilet.

Is it me, or is the loo a bit close to the sink?

I’ve been out all day so didn’t see any of the women’s final. I wasn’t fussed who won but pleased for Aryna. Also not sure if I’m going to watch tomorrow - really can’t stand watching Smuggy McSmugface so may just score watch.

That loo

I didn't see the final. Sabalenka is good but her screeching and moaning gets on my nerves.

Come on Stef! I know there's quite a few Greeks in Australia so they need to get to the final and drown out rent-a-mob!

Stef definitely needs to get Margot Robbie all his Greek mates down there to cheer him on. It's his 'home slam' by some strange, 'it's sunny and has beaches logic' after all .

After all the noise Vika has been making this week (I had forgotten how loud she is) Aryna was actually quite quiet!

I know I will end up watching- even if it's just on whilst I do the ironing. But I will not be enjoying it. This whole fortnight, seeing Djok's smug face, has been irritating.

All I need now, is to to find out the US have done a U turn and he will be allowed to play at IW and Miami and the next few weeks will be ruined too .

Anyway, I've got the Masked Singer to cheer me up tonight. Which is nice. I know how to live.

There is a huge Greek community in Melbourne who will be out in force. Stef has promised to fund a school here if he wins.

Well, I dont want to watch.
Come on Stef.

After the match last year- which was so stressful-but an epic - I feel like this will have Djok gurning with the cheque before 11am, whilst licking Craig Tiley's feet.

In happier news, well done to Barbora and Katerina who won the doubles. Barbora now has 11 slam titles and an Olympic gold. It's a shame no-one seems to be acknowledging it.

So the big bandage has gone then.

Served its purpose.

Startup didn't it just.

Even his super supporter Mac was questioning earlier over whether his injury was actually as bad as he said or there at all.

I am watching even though I said I wouldn’t!

Earlier they showed some footage of Aryna all dressed up, being forced to have a photo opportunity with her trophy while being punted along in a gondola/punt type boat. Just why?! She didn’t look like she was enjoying it much, smiles were very gritted teeth!

Chessie I know. It's like scratching an itch.

I am willing Stef on- but it's not going to happen. There's the odd point here and there and then Djok comes back.

And set.

Ugh. Stripping.

And I don't know why they force the champions to do daft photo ops. I think some of them do like that sort of thing. But not all of them. And why should they?

Babsi has written Stef off already- but let's fact it- they had all but given Djok the title before the tournament even stated. To make up for the poor lamb being treated so badly last year. .