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

[magimedi]

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

Happy Easter magi

It’s lamb for us tomorrow (I’m already having confusion about what day it is - I thought it was Saturday yesterday)

Just listening to a bit of the Boris (our Boris) interview on Radio 5 - not sure when the full version is on but probably on BBC Sounds. He’s not allowed to enter the UK until 2024 so no Wimbledon for Boris this year

Happy Easter all!

No lamb here- I don't eat meat (I do eat fish though- it's not an ethical thing) and the dcs don't like it . I also can't stand the smell/grease it seems to leave behind. I will happily cook any other meat for them all, except lamb!
Dh would love it though- but not doing it just for him

Poor Boris

Yes fizzy I'm* *a day ahead of myself aswell!
Listened to that snippet of our Boris this morning aswell.

Apparently, Deliciano has announced it's his last year on tour and David Ferrer popped round his house to deliver him a wildcard for a centre court match in Barcelona, which was his first ATP tournament in the last century!

That's lovely re Ferrer/Deliciano. He will be missed, Feli.

Casper started out well against Halys, but is a break down in the second set.
But Halys seems to be losing the momentum now. Still looks like he might nab the set.

Oh dear- Casper has the trainer out- possible neck pain?

Ruud has left the court- much discussion from Naomi regarding why he needs to leave the court for a neck issue.

Not the easiest of wins for Casper- Halys had a fair few chances and Ruud was lucky to get through it.

Kecmanovic is in the singles and doubles finals tomorrow.

Happy Easter, hope you all enjoy your lamb dinners!

I have wasted several hours watching the '10 Commandments', longer than the entire Bible

Happy Easter everyone!

I’m just watching a bit of Sound of Music - that’s also almost as long as the bible! Not sure why it’s always shown at Easter - it’s my DM’s favourite films so I’ve grown up with it - I suppose we didn’t have anything else to do back in the olden days!

I see is playing doubles with Mahut in MC, up against Glasspool and Heliovaara in first round!

I started to watch TSOM, but have just put the Ruud match on.

I probably need to start thinking about dinner, it's basically a typical Sunday here. I might have to take the dog out again since dh said he would- but is now 'ill' .

kazza I also saw a picture of Djok with Stanand Rune.
Djok still fancying himself as a peacemaker.

I like Mahut. He's never going to retire, is he ?

He's just a tosser Raahh
Heaven* *only knows about Mahut! Is there a Madame Mahut who keeps pushing him out the door? The combined age of that pairing must be around 80 years! Good tennis to watch though

Nicolas certainly doesn't seem to want to give up. I hope they do well- I imagine they will enjoy themselves anyway.

And yes, Djok is indeed a tosser.

Casper raced throughthe first set but Kecmanovic has woken up a bit now. He has a doubles match after this.

I saw that (due to the weather) Tiafoe played 2 matches yesterday in Houston. They must be a bit behind still (only up to semi final stage tonight) - and not great for Big Foe who must be due to travel to MC. His first match is scheduled for Tuesday.

Well done Casper.
Hopefully this will be the start of a good clay season.

I like Carlos- but Casper is my 'Rafa substitute'

your favourite Norwegian as a Rafa substitute Raahh
Btw, predictive text gave me 'Norwegian' after 'favourite'

kazza that's funny.

Well done Casper!

Yes Djok is a tosser - really hoping that he doesn’t have a good run in Monte Carlo (or anywhere really!)

Some good matches on today - Cressey v Berrettini is on at about 11.30am - that’s my Easter Monday sorted

When I start typing K into my phone it brings up kazza and Kyrgios!

Just shows what we wpend most of our time talking about, when autocorrect does that.

Well done to Big Foe- winner in Houston. Must have played 4 matches in 2 days, so not sure how much of an effect that will have on the start of his MC campaign. Very tight final. Etcheverry might be one to watch, he's reached 2 finals now and had some decent results this year.

I have foolishly said I will take DD1 somewhere at lunchtime- I was feeling guilty that we've done nothing as usual all holiday, and she's been revising for year 12 exams when she goes back to college.

Stan v Griekspoor is due to start at 10.

Our favourite, Aurelie, is umpiring that one.

Yes our phones know us well Raahh - I was disappointed that my phone didn’t automatically type tosser after Djok

Everyone is going to watch football this afternoon so I’m home alone (hurrah!). There are some good matches for the first round - I’m hoping that it’s on Prime

Even Andy Murray’s having a go on the clay - although he’s playing Alex de Minaur in the first round

Yes, when my phone writes 'Djok tosser' I will know my work is done.

Lovely views as ever in MC- one of my favourites for the setting.

that Rafa won't be there again.

It is on Prime- all the matches for today are listed. I'm cross that this will be the last year I will probably be able to watch- unless it's on something as well as Sky (who seem the most likely to take over the Prime coverage).