Tennis: Here we go again, all the slams ahead of us.

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Uninspired title but looking forward to the new year.............. as long as a certain cock does not win 'em all!

I’ve just seen that as well Raahh

It's put a downer on my morning, Fizzy even if I was expecting it (from Rafa, anyway).

And again it shows the affects of real injuries - as opposed to fake ones that don't stop certain players winning slams.

I've just seen Rafa's statement, didn't know about the others. Looks like we'll have to rely on Dan to beat Cock again

That's not good

I wonder what Carlos' injury is. More than just cramp then.

Any chance Domi can make headway with less competition?

I'm sure Sascha will be a bit tentative and I will definitely be freaking out when he starts sliding on the clay!

Time for Martinez to shine. Come on Pedro!

All hail the Brummie King of Clay

Don't worry Dustin you'll always be No. 1 on the Wimbledon list!

The announcement I read, said Carlos as 'post traumatic arthritis'- which sounds serious, as well as discomfort in his spine. Haven't seen that anywhere else though!

This is definitely where we need Thiem to have a sudden resurgence in form. Or for Rune to become a clay expert over night !

Yup- he'll always be that player with a winning HTH against Rafa!

(I do like Dustin, so I will forgive him).

Fingers crossed Djok will be 'rusty' .

There will certainly be plenty of excuses at the ready, if he doesn't play his best.

Maybe this will be the year Daniil finds his clay mojo- his recent of results might spur him on.

At this point, I'd be glad to see anyone beat you know who.
not Kyrgios. He shouldn't be allowed to play.

Poor Carlos. That doesn't sound good at all.

How's Bublik on clay?

I’ll always forgive Dustin Brown (nothing to do with those lovely eyes or locks)!

Cone on Dan and Pedro and Bublik (clay is his favourite surface

Poor Domi hasn’t been doing well at all recently

Oh no that doesn’t sound good for Carlos

Will Kyrgios be playing on clay? I suppose it depends on whether his GF fancies a shopping trip to Paris!

I'm sure the piles of rotting rubbish and impromptu bonfires will not be to her liking Fizzy

Somehow, I think Dick might avoid the whole clay season. I hope so, anyway.

Bublik

Oh no, this is bad news. And Djok won't have many points to defend, so it's a great opportunity for him to extend his margin as #1.

The clay in Houston is brown!

Thank you for the clay update Jane
Much as I love the clay season, I always wonder how they get the stains out. Mind you, grass is not much better.

I keep hoping we will get an announcement saying You Know Who has withdrawn retired completely , but I know this is wishful thinking.

I've jsut been checking some scores- Domi is in the QFs of Estoril, after beating Ben Shelton. He also beat Ben in the doubles . So, a solid week so far for him.

Come on Domi!

Close match between. Hubi/Zapata Miralles.

The clay in Estoril is a brown-ish orange

I want to see the Florida pickle ball challenge!

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Is Chickenato going to beat ADF?

ADF seems to have an injury