Tennis- As we leave Rome (and the ombrelli) it's off to Paris- pack the parapluie!

[Raahh]

I am not paying attention to thread lengths these days .

It's amazing how Daniil has found his clay feet this year. He's been pretty uninspiring on it previously, compared to other surfaces.

Thanks Raahh ☔️ we are very lackadaisical about keeping an eye on the number of posts there days

I know-I'm typing away thinking my laptop is frozen!

'A scientist in sneakers'

Oh blimey.

I might have to go out in a bit. Could do with a rain delay in about half an hour

I think we’re talking too much

Thanks for the new thread Raahh - I like the brolly references

I remember Rafa slipping on the lines a few years ago - every time they show a close up of them I wince

Mo will love it if he has to referee an argument between Daniil and Stef!

I don’t think it’s fair to make the women finalists wait until these matches have finished but yes it’s probably something to do with the ticket pricing

Petch used that the other day.

Jane it's appalling. Even Robbie wouldn't use it. Ok, maybe Robbie would.

Fizzy Definitely all about the money- and I feel sorry for the women's doubles as well, the weather doesn't look too clever now- they could end up playing quite late.

Back on serve.

Daniil not happy.

I did ask for a rain delay in half an hour, so thanks.

I thought it must be raining as Stef is now playing Djok in the sunshine

This is a bit of a disaster for the tournament. I keep checking the scores- still not playing.
So, that's the men's semi, and 2 women's finals that may not get played tonight.

ooh- i think they may be coming back out.

Now the sensible thing to do would be to move Stef and Daniil to a different court to finish their match- and play the women's final on schedule, on the centre court.

But of course that isn't going to happen.

Holger must be so relieved he got to play first!

I was disappointed it was RuRu first, Jane because I thought I would miss it.

I'm glad now.

And although I like both Stef and Daniil- I would not be sorry to see Holger win tomorrow. And he will have a massive advantage.

I have been saying this about the schedule all week. Utterly bonkers. Squashed at the latter end.

There's football on now

Just been reading Patrick Mouratoglu's statement about Simona. She really is being messed around.

I really feel for Simona- if they believe she has done something, they should have had an investigation months ago.

And this is ridiculous- they must have some idea when the rain is coming. It's a pretty scientific thing these days, up to a point.

There is rain tomorrow.

They can't stubbornly decide to play all the main matches now on the one court. Something has to give.

Is anyone still there to watch?

Apparently there are people outside with tickets for the night session.

This is becoming like the farce at RG they gave Forget a headache. Was it one of Stan's matches that was affected that time?

But this is worse- it's finals weekend And they have had a week and a half to get to this point.

So disrespectful to the women's final. They're like an afterthought.

I guess it's raining again