TENNIS - When in Rome - the clay court season continues!

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New thread!

Yay!

Thanks for the thread, Fizzy

Thanks Fizzy

Poor Anna Blinkova twisted her ankle and had to retire

That's a shame- I only saw the start, but she seemed to be doing well.

Maria is looking good- I had almost forgotten about her, not seen much of her lately.

And Rybakina has withdrawn.

Bonjour!

Talking of allthe retirments & injuries I had my cousin staying last w/e. He's a big football fan & was saying that there have been a huge ammount of injuries lately & had been reading that some doctors are wondering if it is a knock on effect post covid. Wonder if this is the same in tennis?

Thiem has officially announced his retirement - at least he managed to win a slam but it’s a bit of a sad end for him

Your cousin might have a point magi - Matteo hasn’t been the same since he had covid just before Wimbledon and Rybakina hasn’t really been the same since she withdrew from the French open last year with illness

I think it's probably just a combination of so much match play and the level they play at these days plus they never leave the gym.

Mac probably didn't even know where the gym was unless it was next door to a nightclub!

That's sad for Domi. He could have achieved so much.

The fridge is banjaxed

I’ve not managed to watch any tennis yet - it will probably be raining again when I do get chance! I’m having a bit of a stressful day so could do with some good tennis to watch - wonder what time Rafa is on tomorrow?

The tour is relentless - they never seem to get a break and usually play through injuries especially if they have to defend points - yes Mac probably spent more time in Studio 54 than the gym

Garbine Muguruza has also retired - they’ve not really made a big thing of that (apart from some journalists telling her she’d put weight on since she stopped training )

I don't think I'll get to see Rafa tomorrow

It really is a shame about Domi- he's had such a lot of bad luck, is retiring at an age when (these days) a lot of the male players are actually seeing their careers take off. 30 is young to consider retiring. But I can appreciate that he will feel there is no point dragging things out - as others have gone- for another few years, for mediocre results and more injuries. It's a brave decision.

Garbine is the same age- I knew she was retiring (is she engaged as well, or did i dream that?) . I think she should have done a lot better than she did- but , again, injuries got in the way.

I hope to see Rafa tomorrow- depends on the time. If they schedule him at a daft time of the night (unlikely but the weather may not play ball) - it could clash with Eurovision

Thanks for the new thread fizzy

Just watched Domi's retirement video. Sad he's had to call time due to his injuries. Lots of retirements this year (apart from beelzebub )

I saw you were on the naughty step on the last thread Jane .

i think it's such a daft rule!(I know it's probably to deter scammers or something, but even so).

MN treating me like a spammer. What a fucking liberty!

tut tut

Oh- Kenin has pulled back in her match against Jabeur.

I’ve never seen that before! We’ll all be having a MN cooldown when Rafa’s match is on ( especially if it clashes with Eurovision) - lots of cross posting opportunities

Hello all and thanks for new thread Fizzy. It is a shame about Dom, another case of potential not fully realised due to injuries. I’m sure I read that Garbine wanted to start a family and that was a factor in her decision - maybe she’ll return in future, who knows. She had taken quite a while off before formally retiring though, I think, so maybe she’s just had enough.

Not looking good for Ons now. I wonder if she managed to get the fridge open at least.

The seagulls are very loud

Well done Sofia. I read she had a major barney with the umpire the other day.

Well done to Sofia- she is connected to a Thiem memory for me, he was the one that Serena demanded leave the press conference room, so she could use it (after she lost to Kenin at RG).

I do feel for Ons. She is putting a lot of pressure on herself to do well, and I think (from interviews she has given)if she could chuck it all in an start a family tomorrow- she would. But she wants the big results first.

Just parking.

The seagull yelling may just be me JaneJeffer

I love a big squawk. Especially about Serena.

Serena is busy fashioning dresses from tinfoil these days

Sascha safely through. Bagel first set.

And nice to see that Grigor won as well.

Casper due to play soon- but they probably won't be showing it on Sky.