TENNIS- It's CLAY -time! Where Hubi (and everyone else) goes to Monte Carlo!

[Raahh]

Looked like the thread was about to run out- and for once I noticed.

Still sad we can't start this thread with better news of Rafa- but fingers crossed for the next one!

Welcome to our world Jane! Think I’m going to have to invest in Tennis TV -Sky driving me mad!

Why do they just show players warming up when there are loads of other matches going on!

{hmm] I've been watching Doctors.

Nothing against Naomi, but they had better be showing Rafa later- however long this match goes on for.

Stef is supposed to be playing after Rafa, in Barcelona.

I don't hold out much hope that Sky will show it- since apparently Raducanu is playing in Stuttgart She's playing Angie Kerber though, so I don't mind that. so much.

(I wonder how many times Gigi will crop up during the Rafa match to tell up Emma is playing later? will be like Norrie deja vu).

Just got in, not the start I wanted to see.

VAMOS Rafa!

Just tuned in, oh dear a break already?

Eek! Come on Rafa!

That bloody drop shot. ADM irritates the hell out of me.

Me too Ice - it’s been pretty effective though!

VAMOS Rafa!

The crowds needs to get a whole lot more rowdy. Although Alex doesn't seem the type to be too ruffled by that.

ADM is a player I have never really warmed to much, not sure why.

I though he was funny in the ATP video as a car park attendant though, it suited him

Same Raahh, I’ve got a bit of an irrational dislike for him although I’m sure he’s a perfectly nice guy. I think it’s his relentless play style, it just bores me.

I had a bit of an irrational dislike Demon to begin with - it doesn't help that the poor chap looks like a rat! - but I don't mind him now. He always seems like a really nice bloke, who doesn't take himself too seriously.

He was good as the car park attendant

Ooh that car is making me nervous!

looks like a rat

poor Alex
I'm sure Katie loves him.

VAMOS!

VAMOS

Now we have a match.

A lot of these tournaments have cars placed in precarious positions.

It is quite nerve wracking.

Haha, take that Skippy!

Can't believe Alex the parking attendant allowed it to be parked there

Oh great, now I've got the theme tune to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo in my head.

Katie and Alex do look a slightly odd couple but they seem very happy

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