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 Birthday Matteo!

Well done Matteo!

Well done sweaty-bummed UPS delivery guy Matteo!

Well done Matteo - phew that was hard work - hope he’s not to tired to enjoy his cake

Oh dear, Ruud is getting as Struffing, which is not good, but it is still quite early days.
And Wispa is commentating. .

Hubi has got off to a 3-0 lead against Sinner.

oof. 6-1 to Struff in very quick time. Come on Casper!

I had to go out- Ruud looked like he might at least get the second set but not to be which is shame. Good win for Struff, but Casper is having a disappointing year.

The schedule is showing the Matteo/Holger match is a walkover in Rune's favour- I'm not sure if Matteo is injured he did seem to be having problems last night.

Did Matteo celebrate his birthday too hard? Flash Score still have the match as scheduled.

I wasn't expecting Casper to get Struffed.

Hubi looks very downcast now

I watched the tiebreak between Casper and Struff - was a good win for Struff - I think he got a time warning/violation when he was serving for the match - grr - that always makes me cross!

oh no that’s a shame if Matteo is out - I was looking forward to watching that match - he did seem to be struggling a bit last night

I’ve got to go out now but will hopefully see some tennis later (while avoiding Djok)

It’s still very blustery here - would rather be in Monte Carlo!

That's annoying about the time violation- I really think common sense needs to be applied- and rarely is.

The Matteo match is definitely listed as a defeat in Rune's favour on the ATP site, so I'm guessing whatever was bothering hm last night (he seemed to have issues around his ribs at one point ) must have got worse. Massive shame- he is really not having much luck in the injury department, he has a run of wins and then gets struck down.

which doesn't happen to the players we want it to happen to.

Big turnaround in the the Sinner /Hubi match then- fingers crossed Jannik and his massive thighs can keep up the momentum.

I’m just score watching today. Shame that Casper lost, I thought he would come through. Hope Matteo’s injury isn’t too serious, at least now he can enjoy his birthday cake!

Every time I m in sight of the telly Andrey is smashing his racquet off the court!

It seems to be doing the trick.

Well done Andrey

Flash Score have updated Rune's walkover now. My phone keeps changing flash to glad

I wanted to destroy everything around me says Andrey

it's nice to see him smile

Jarry's baby is beautiful.

There must be a lot of 'tennis babies' about who are around a similar age.

Yes. It must be hard travelling with children.

I'd love to see Naomi's twins

Shame about Matteo. It's an oblique injury, according to ATP insta.

They probably need a creche.