TENNIS: Never mind the snow, make like a seagull and catch some rays at the AO

[JaneJeffer]

Coco well beaten by Katerina Siniakov

Siniakova!

Ons is struggling

Not a good day for Ons or Coco.

Marion in an interesting pink dress today. They are all in pink. Must be a Valentines thing.

I'm cross we are missing the day stuff in Rotterdam.
ADF got Struffed last night- but only just , was very close.

Grigor has won the first set againt Sonego though.

Oh God yeah too many different shades of pink when they're standing together!

I see Rafa has withdrawn from Qatar, starting on Monday.

I've just seen that Rafa has withdrawn from Doha. I was surprised that he was taking part there in the first place- but still a bit disappointed.

I'd rather he came back for the clay season than risked injury at IW or Miami, which seems to be the aim.

X post, kazza!

He's now looking to play an exhibition vs Alcaraz in Vegas

I don't get the logic of an exhibition match - where he is just as likely to sustain an injury- because at this stage in his career, that is what he needs to be wary of. It can't be about money or being seen. Obviously an exhibition can be 'less' competitive - but even so, there are risks. Must be a reason.

Rotterdam is on this morning, which is nice. Grigor is playing- and I am really enjoying watching him at the moment, he is on good form.

Grigor is through, but Holger is out. I'm bit worried all the 'off court' stuff might start to unsettle his gme a bit. He needs to find a stable coaching team, and quickly.

Vika is very screechy today

She is- I have the sound down to try and drown her out

Iga not in the mood to listen to her for long, either

Marion has gone a little heavy handed with the highlighter under her eyes I think.

It could be the lights- Laura looks a bit ghostly.

I have been score watching Jannik- who lost the second set to Gael, but who is now ahead in the 3rd.

The start of the Jannik/Milos match was close last night ,but sadly Raonic retired in the second set.

Grigor is having a good week- would love to see him in another final.
Jannik up against the home favourite, Griekspoor.

Daniil has now withdrawn from Doha, I have seen today.

Just catching a bit between football matches. Looks like Alex has it now.

I can only watch the women' match- Iga is struggling today against Elena, it seems a bit windy. Have been keeping an eye on Grigor's score- it's a shame if he loses.

The windy does seem to be causing a few problems.

Elena has whacked her leg with her racquet (by accident - not 'done an Andrey') It is taking a long time to just put a plaster on.

Blimey- did not see this coming- thought Iga was on her way to losing that first set easily. 1 and a half hours later, she has won - just the first set!

Elena seems out of sorts. I've only just tuned in though.