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

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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!

The ball boy slapping Frances on the shoulder

I've seen Darderi playing in the Golden Swing but I don't think he was playing as good as this!

Frances is so funny when he falls over. He doesn't want to get clay on his hands so he gets one of the ball boys to haul him up

These Italian tennis Dads are very nervy people!

The ball kids are earning their money getting Frances back on his feet

The umpire sounds like Simon Cowell

He can’t be bothered to get off his chair! It’s a fair point - I never understand how they work out which mark is the right one on clay

Come on Frances!

Wow!

I don't know who the man on commentary is. He sounds a bit like Greg but a non-annoying version

Ugh

Well done Big Foe!

That was very enjoyable

Who are the dressy women on the court?

Well done Frances!

The final should be fun

Hopefully the football will be over by then!

Morning all, just marking my place on the thread. No tennis for me yesterday as I had a nice day out in London. Hoping to catch some later today.

Very happy for Frances. Should be a final for him and Ben, the atmosphere will be great.

Re- Danielle, she has been very clear that whatever happens, she still plans to retire. I think the lack of pressure, and knowing there is an end point it actually what is making her play as well as she is. It's a good position to be in, she's still putting the work in, but is able to enjoy the moment- and she gets to retire on a high.

Matteo and RCB are just starting in Marrakech. Matches have started in Monte Carlos as well, first round matches- but I can only watch on my phone.

Baez and Struff are playing there, Sonego and RBA are in the qualifying at the same time.

First set Matteo- and Hubi currently 5-2 up against Pedro. Bublik and Coric have also started in Monte Carlo- too much going on at once .

Well done Matteo. RCB looks sweaty.

Hubi is not far off taking the match in Estoril- but Pedro could still come back.

Although it's now 5-3 in the second set.

Well done Matteo

And well done to Hubi.

I almost lost the will to live waiting for Matteo to get his trophy
And Mo with his trophy

Well done Mo

Haven't seen anything yet but I've booked the telly for Houston!