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 .

I thought Seyboth- Wild had clay stains on his shirt- but I think it's just an orange pattern/picture.

And Daniil has lost the first set. Not the best start.

Daniil could be in trouble in this tiebreak as well - I’ve not heard of Seyboth Wild

I’m off to investigate the carrots now

It all seems to have gone a bit pear shaped for Daniil - he’s a break down at the beginning of the fifth set

I’d never heard of Seyboth-Wild either. Great name, dodgy moustache. Would be quite the upset if he can pull this off.

I had to go back to the hospital, for the dd1 to collect her retainers. Good thing we don't live miles away really.

And the wifi wasn't working.

So i've missed this match now. I have heard of Seyboth Wild before, but it seems to get pronounced in various different ways. Maybe if he wins, we will get to hear how it should be!

Daniil won't be happy if he loses though. It's only in the last 2 years, he has made it past the first round.

Holger not having it all his own way either, looking at the scores on that match.

Don't really want either to lose- we need Djok- beaters in the draw!

It’s the most bizarre match. Just started watching at the beginning of the fifth set and there have been 5 breaks of serve!

I know that Daniil hasn't previously been great on clay, but I think a lot thought his win in Rome would be the springboard to bigger things.

Not over yet though, the way this has been going.

Yes the tache is a bit dodgy! Still could go either way really - don’t think SW has played a five set match before - he’ll be serving for the match next - eek!

Blimey.

Well, that's a turnup.

Wow! Good timing - I’ve got to go out now - phew!

Crazy!

Pfft. Why couldn't Djok get beaten by a qualifier in the first round, eh?.

His team will be having a party tonight.

My RG viewing is not going to plan so far. Just watching Holger now. This must be the longest match he's had in a while.

Jane no, my viewing is not going to plan. I was just about to find something to watch and my mother has been on the phone for the last hour!

Careful Holger, we don't want another Sascha incident!

I haven't seen Eubanks play much - always seem to miss his matches - but he kind of looks like someone said take this racquet and see how you get on!

Well done Holger!

Shocked Danill is out

Phew! Glad to see Holger through. Can't have too many big upsets.

"Je parle un petit peu Francais, Merci beaucoup"
well done Holger

I suppose , given previous form, it's not a huge thing that Daniil lost even though he's the 2nd seed. Still a shock though, coming after doing so well in Rome.

It's a good thing to get the French crowds on side .

I love the sound of the French crowd going ooh