Tennis: US Open - hoping for a happy ending

[JaneJeffer]

I have to do everything myself around here

That sounds good Stop

Been to the Rafa Museum - it was interesting! One of the highlights was Roger’s cardi from Wimbledon

I tried to ask Rafa a question but he didn’t understand my Yorkshire accent - although the English version of ask Rafa had an American accent and sounded like Taylor Fritz!

I’ll put some photos up later (if anyone’s interested!)

Now in Porto Christo - proper stalker territory 👀👀

This has made me laugh - sounds like there are a few issues with 'Ask Rafa'

Pictures would be great!

Enjoy your stalking- wear a big hat and dark glasses.

(I wonder if Rafa ever tried Roger's cardi on , just for a laugh?)

Like Barbara and Denise trying on Valerie's jacket in The Royle Family

Jane
I loved the Royle family.

Watch out, watch out (Rafa), there's a fizzy about* *

Andy is playing his usual nerve-shredding match

unfortunately no sightings of Rafa - there were a lot of big yachts though!

I can’t really imagine Rafa wearing Roger’s cardi

Here are a few random photos (including John Isner’s massive trainer ) and an ugly Cincinnati trophy/vase (I think I was taking some of the more unusual photos!)

There was a mini replica of the terrifying Rafa statue from RG (still scary!) and his outfits from each of the Grand Slams that he’s won - the French open shirts still had clay stains on them!

Glad you're having fun fizzy

Well done Andy! Feel for him now, given what he disclosed.

I love the photos Fizzy. The cardigan doesn't look as fancy without Roger inside it

Disappointing that Stan's shorts aren't there.

Fantastic photos, Fizzy

Roger's cardi looks like it's from 1908, and a bit tatty
I think even the miniature version of the scary would freak me out.

yes I would have liked to have seen Stan’s Roland Garros shorts!

Rafa’s clothes did look quite small (but I suppose he quite likes a tight fit)

oh what’s happened with Andy kazza?

Oh I’ve just seen that his Gran has passed away and it’s her funeral today?

Poor Andy - his Gran and Grandad always seemed so sweet when they were being interviewed

Oh that's sad, she was so proud of him.

I think it is his paternal grandmother, not Judy's mum.

Can't believe Stan's shorts didn't make the cut
Or Grigor's onesie

Stan currently up against Norrie. I'm torn because I want Cam to win because I want GB to get through but I want to win

I've still only managed to see a bit of Stan's match, but I am glad he's got the first set.

It's the other reason I didn't go to watch live- I never seem to support the Brits

kazza Grigor's onesie, along with the poo stain shorts, should be/have hopefully been, destroyed in a pit of fire

Raahh

Well done Stan!

Watching Stan and Dom play doubles, it's like uncle and nephew

Come on Dan and Neal!!

Well done Neal and Dan!

Well that was a complete riot, I've never been to the Davis cup, only ever done Wimbledon, didn't realise the Davis Cup is tennis with a rock concert thrown in as well. I was meant to be going with a friend but she had to pull out so I took DD instead.... I was worried she might be bored but how wrong was I? She was still singing 7 nation army on the train home at 10pm wrapped in the union flag we took with us I think she may still be wrapped in the flag in bed right now

Andy's interview was heartbreaking, I've never really been keen on him but he now has a very special place in my heart

For anyone going over the weekend, things seem a lot better organised today than it has been reported during the week. Hardly any queues for food and drink. They don't let you take anything in but there were water coolers to refill water bottles. The only time we had to queue a bit was for the ladies at the end of a very long set, I think everyone had been hanging on for the end of it but as soon as we joined the queue staff directed us to other loos with a shorter queue.

Food is limited in the arena, basically hot dogs, nachos, crisps and sweets so we popped out of the arena at the start of the second and third matches, first time to the fan village by urbis to get DD a lemonade and a crepe then the second time we nipped to printworks for dinner, there's the usual chains like wagamama, frankie and bennies, nandos etc so we had a swift meal and whizzed back to the arena.

Lastly, if you are going over the weekend, I am soo jealous! I very nearly bought tickets for Sunday while we were there and now I've just looked and it's sold out

Oh also don't make the mistake I did of wearing a white top.... I had a bit of a mishap with my coffee while Andy was playing so had to spend the rest of the day with a stained top, nearly nipped to next for a fresh one but didn't want to miss out on the action

Doo do do do do doo doo, doo doo do do do doo do doo doooo

Glad you had a good day @Stopdropnroll

i didn’t realise this video had such illuminati imagery until I went to post the gif 👹