TENNIS - clay continues

[JaneJeffer]

They love asking daft questions.

Tim was funny earlier when they showed his match against Rafa at Rome, years back. Obviously, he lost .

Has Annabel not read the script? She's not supposed to be waxing lyrical about Foggy- he's playing a Brit

They will be sending her home.

oh no- get out the ombrelli.

I thought it looked gloomy.

I saw that Raahh "I didn't even get that one" Poor Tim

The Romans won't hang around in the rain ☔️

I know- poor bloke

Well, it's well and truly raining now.

Just put the tennis on and it’s pouring down in Rome

No! Matteo has withdrawn.

Oh no poor Matteo

Rafa/Eurovision mashup 

Poor Matteo

Rafa’s match is on at 12pm tomorrow- I’m frantically trying to rearrange my day to get a chance of seeing him

Just seen that Rafa is scheduled 'not before 1' (12) - which is pretty early, and if yesterday in Rome is anything to go by , it could be cold and damp. But hopefully he will get his match played .

Sorry Fizzy - I've just seen your post - half asleep this morning.

I am supposed to be out at lunchtime, but it's not essential. I do have to go out about 2.45, though- so if Rafa could be finished by then- that would be god . (Don't want to miss the end).

I doubt he will be wanting a very lengthy match, anyway.

It's a shame he potentially plays Hubi next, because I like Hubi , and don't want to jinx him before his match. But- if he could just be feeling a bit under the weather...

Fingers crossed for Rafa today. I won’t see it unfortunately as I’m having to battle through all the train disruption for a work trip today. Which is fun.

Shame about Matteo, would have been good for him to be able to play a ‘home’ tournament especially as Sinner’s not playing either! Really hope Matteo has some better luck soon.

I don’t think I’ll be able to watch Rafa - unless there are more delays and his match is on later - it is quite an early start for him

I’m hoping that it’s a straightforward win for him - I’ll be gutted if I miss his last match in Rome

Weather does look better today.

Well done Angie! Loved both their outfits.

Looks like Popyrin is going out early this time

Just got in and scrolling through the scores. Again, the scheduling is incomprehensible. Some of the women have already played their round of 64 match before others have started their round of 128
I see Draper and Dan are also due to play this afternoon.

kazza yes, I noticed there were women's first round matches early in the week, whilst the men were still playing qualifying. But I think that was the same for Madrid as well.

I really don't like these extended tournaments- and i think the jury is out with the players and pundits too. Annabel was talking about it yesterday- they don't help the players who lose early, as they then have ages til the next tournament starts. They don't really help the top players, because there really isn't a lot of down time.
I know they allow more players to take part (and earn money) but they don't seem well thought out.

And there are a lot of injuries happening.

Rafa may not be starting that soon, since Stefanini may be about to level the match against Noskova that was playing before his.

I've just seen that Domi may retire late this year. It's not official though.

The male v female commentators yesterday (can't remember who) were arguing what day the tournament actually started as the women had already played several matches but of course the man didn't accept that

tie break.

Noskova might wrap this up soon after all.

I read about Domi Jane- mixed information- one article seemed quite sure, that it would be later in the year at the Austrian Open- and then another seemed to think it was still quite vague. Djok had been asked his opinion, apparently.

I'm not surprised it was the bloke arguing, Jane clearly nothing starts til the Brits do the men do

They've toned down the 'Rafa's last match' stuff this tournament- so far, anyway!

It's very insulting to say it hasn't started until the men turn up I wish Martina had been there to set him straight!

I wonder if Zizou is nervous!