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 .

First set to Svitolina

It'll be interesting to see how Karen deals with Djok

Quick first set for Carlos

This match is quite disappointing really.
I'm hoping for a bit of a come back from Lorenzo, to spice things up.

I agree Raahh. It’s pretty clinical from Carlos. I’m thinking about turning it off and enjoying the evening sun in the garden instead.

The women's is pretty one sided as well. Elina keeps chastising her box for chatting instead of concentrating on her playing!

I am trying to decide whether to carry on watching or go and see if I can exchange the BBQ gas canister.

I must admit, my mind has wandered now.

I think this match is probably pretty much over.

And I swear, if I never hear Andy Williams again, it will be too soon.

I feel the same

Daria making a bit of a match of it now

Elina is struggling to serve out the match.

Tie break. ooh.

Well done Elina.

I don't like the not shaking hands thing. Feel sorry for Daria but well done Elina

Well done in the windy Carlos

The Tsitsipases are too well behaved at RG for my liking

Jane I felt sorry for Daria - I don't like the not shaking hands. I get it, I do. But it feels like it is punishing the wrong people, at times. And Daria is one of the ones who has spoken out against the war. She's also come out as gay- which is a massive thing as a Russian in the public eye.

Jane it is a bit suspicious when the Tsitsipases are behaving themselves. Something is brewing .

Nice tribute to Juan Carlos but Daddy Alcatraz might not be too happy

Glad that the windy got a mention - well done Carlos

i didn’t like the no handshake at the end of the woman’s match either Jane - pleased that Elena is doing well though - imagine coming back from having a baby and not making a drama out of it

I’ve also managed to avoid Djok so far this tournament - let’s hope that Karen gives him a good run for his money next

Yes Raahh even speaking out against the war is dangerous for the Russians but it's all they can do.

Something is brewing
Expecting a wild Julia to appear any minute now

Fizzy it's amazing how many players manage to come back from having children- and no-one ever bothers .

I did love that Gael seemed to be having his own press conference after Elina's match.. I imagine he is immensely proud.

Alex speaking French and Carlos goes straight to Spanish

Haven't seen Ofner before

Offer is a new one to me too Jane

Am now home from holiday (boo) but able to watch tennis again (yay!). Too tired to do anything else to be honest.