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

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I am not paying attention to thread lengths these days .

I know- RuRu. This will become a regular thing- and I am very torn about who I want to win.

I want Casper to win. Because I love Casper. But I think- if he stays hydrated Holger has the better chance against Djok.

Djokovic is getting into harder territory now

If he gets past Karen then it's Carlos or Stef

Did I hear Aurelie's dulcet tones?

I've a feeling the RuRu match will be the night match.

Which is not great for me, with my terrible track record for staying awake

There are definitely some 'popcorn' matches coming up.

I still miss Rafa

DH was watching something on his phone with the jaws music and it really suits Iga's serve

I forgot the Nishioka/Etcheverry match is still to be played on Lenglen (after Iga).
But as we have already said- Iga might not take that long (her longest match so far this week has been 1 hour 30- which is pretty long for her!).

"Like a lion" or a shark maybe?

New shoes

Well done Holger! I couldn’t watch, but looking forward to RuRu. I actually feel like Casper might have the advantage this time - he will be feeling the need to avenge his last loss, he’s had an easier match in the prior round, and he has semifinal points to defend - but I do feel like Rune has more chance against Djok. I can’t see either Djok or Carlos losing tomorrow, they’re the two form players of the tournament. Not sure how a semi between them would go but I really hope Carlos can put a stake in the old vampire!

Iga looks set for Wimbledon

I like watching tennis players tie laces.

Stef does 'bunny ears'.

I feel like Djok would do his damnedest to beat Carlos Ice just to show he can - the magic potion will definitely be on standby

Bit breezy there now

Tsurenko doesn't look great. I wonder if she pulled a thigh muscle that time

Blood pressure monitor is not a good sign

Oh dear, this is a shame.

It's always difficult to play an opponent who is obviously not 100%.

I think she's called it a day.

She looks out of it

Iga's on the phone telling everyone

I wonder what is wrong? Rybakina had a virus of some kind.

They said there's been food poisoning about

Guess I will go watch Emmerdale then

Why can't you-know-who get food poisoning?

He probably gets his guru to test his food first.

Sascha is running away with it so far