TENNIS: Turin continues

[JaneJeffer]

I love the video of Casper's sister and cousin sashaying down the corridor not realising they're on camera

Happy New Year all- jut back from walking the dog- everywhere was very quiet. Park like a swamp, and the daffodils are coming up.

Lovely news about Petra- she is one of my favourites too.

I've been score watching- looks like Grigor should win this , which is good for him, as it means he is carrying on as last season ended.

Rafa's match is on at 1am (UK time) -which is a bit annoying.

I didn't watch much last night, apart from a bit of Rick Astley - and then dd1 was brought home (a bit worse for wear) and I did catch the countdown. At least I made it to midnight.

It is funny

Well done Grigor!

I've got the Holger match recorded- might watch that rather than do anything useful

When Casper was asked about it, I'm not sure he was that impressed.

For those who watched the match, did Andy implode in the third set or did Grigor up his game or a bit of both?

I only saw a bit of the second set kazza where it had just started to go wrong for Murray but I’m not sure what happened after that - I think he must be thinking about retiring soon?

I think that Rafa’s match is on at 8.30am uk time Raahh - I hope so anyway - sometimes tournaments just put all the matches to start at the same time (just to confuse us!)

Well my swim was very bracing (bloody freezing!) - it’s an outdoor pool but is (supposedly) heated - I’m not sure if I feel better or worse for it

Respect fizzy! Heated* *or not!

Happy New Year everyone! Lovely news about Petra, I imagine she’ll probably retire now although it seems to be more and more common to come back after pregnancy now.

Not sure what I’m doing on this thread given I can't watch any of the tournaments, think I’m in denial

You can't leave! Half the time we don't talk about tennis

But it is really now sinking in that Prime coverage ending, is going to have a big effect on what I can watch.

I had to listen to the AO on the radio one year but I was still on here telling everyone about it! I recommend it if you can't get it on tv. It was very enjoyable and they went off piste as much as us

kazza I didn't get to see the final set so I'm not sure what happened!

Jane

Ooh it’s Rafa time on sky sports mix (I think). DH and DS1 are both WFH today - wish they’d leave me in peace! Sorry Domi but come on Rafa!

Just watched the end of Emma Radacanu’s match - a good win for her

I can't believe I'm watching Rafa

It doesn’t seem real does it Jane? It’s like a mirage!

Looking good so far

Domi doesn't look too great

It's a good start- he looks more intense than during his doubles match. Not so smiley today .

VAMOS RAFA(I've missed typing that).

And yes, Domi is playing well. it's a shame he has to start against Rafa.

The timing of this today is not the best- may end up missing the end- but at least I'll get to see the first set or so.

Boo to Sky adverts - Rafa was just about to change his shirt then!

He’s looking pretty good - still not sure how he would do against other players eg Sinner,Alcaraz etc - it’s still early days for him I suppose

shame about the shirt.

I had to go out a bit earlier than planned- I was score watching, but am still surprised the set is still going.

He's laughing at himself

Domi nearly tripped himself up there. His legs look a bit stiff.

All the cameras pointing in Rafa's direction!

Vamos Rafa!