TENNIS: Turin continues

[JaneJeffer]

And thank you for the birthday wishes.

Jordan is back to sporting a full beard and porntache,I see. Feel a bit sorry for Thompson and Purcell- both very good doubles players- home turf- and I think the crowd are on Rafa's side
Though Jordan and Max will probably end up winning.

This could be over soon, now Max and Jordan have a break in the second. But Rafa's serve seems to have been ok- he's rusty but if anything, Lopez is the weak link.

It's over, but Rafa just looks happy to be playing, I think.

And getting a great reception from the crowd.

Happy belated birthday Raahh

I see* *GB narrowly missed beating the US in the United Cup. Very good win for Boulter over Pegula.

Baby Rafa with his baby racquet 🥰

He is very cute, Jane. Must be nice for them to all travel together.

Baby Rafa is so cute!!

Happy New Year all.

Bless him! He's got more hair than his dad
The qualifier Rafa is playing in the first round is Dominic! Ouch! Just like Andy, who is playing Grigor! So his run of tough draws continues into 2024

Marin is back, playing in HK. Hope he doesn't get Struffed!

Happy New Year everyone!

This is the full picture with his beautiful mama

And Stan has started early

I think he's been at the Just For Men

Stan .

I realised it will be 10 years next month since Stan won at AO. That has gone very quickly!

Xiscas looks lovely. Fingers crossed Rafa gets a win tomorrow (sorry Domi!)

Stan! - his hair does look a bit darker than usual!

I did wonder if Rafa had gone down the transplant route while he’s been away but it didn’t look like it after seeing him this morning

Baby Rafa is so cute!

I saw that Murray was playing Grigor and Rafa was playing Domi - it’s like a blast from the past (and the return of the crocks)

Happy new year everyone - I’m happily sat on the settee, drinking wine and not going out - might watch Gone Fishing in a bit (Rock and Roll!)

I saw that photo on Stan's insta earlier and thought the same....you can always rely on to get the party started! The fondue must be just out of shot (it's not bbq weather!).

Fizzy is* *that the Gone Fishing that was on a couple of nights ago? It was good; funny and quite poignant.

Yes that’s the one kazza - just watching it now

Also watched a bit of James Bond earlier - all my favourite men have been on TV today - Rafa, Daniel Craig and Bob Mortimer - they’re all a bit old and badly

Baldy!

old and baldy

Happy New Year everyone

I'm watching Rick and Rylan, the duet you didn't know you wanted

I’m watching Hootenanny - the average age of performer is 96

Might need to switch over to Rick and Rylan - hope Rick will do some Smiths songs for new year!

Happy New Year!
Petra Kvitova is expecting!

Congratulations Petra, that's lovely news

I'm missing Prime. Sky doesn't have a red button or anything it seems 😒

Well done Holger! Start as you mean to go on!

Congratulations to Petra!

That's what I miss about Prime Jane

Just watching a bit of Andy v Grigor - I don’t think Rafa’s match is on until tomorrow?

About to go for a new year swim - eek - at least it’s not raining!

Hardy woman Fizzy

The sound on Sky is a bit off or maybe one of the commentators is just speaking too loudly

That’s lovely news about Petra although disappointing that it means we won’t see much of her playing this year - she’s one of my favourites to watch.