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

[Fizzywinegum]

New thread!

I can’t watch but

I had resigned myself to this being a very tricky match when I saw the draw (and if he's going to lose , there are few nicer players to lose to than Hubi) - but I still don't actually want it to happen.

Wow amazing shot from Hubi! I’m torn between wanting it to go on for longer and for it all to be over quickly

There are a lot worse people for him to lose to (and it’s not over yet anyway - no negative face!)

I know what you mean about being torn Fizzy. - if he's going to lose anyway, will he want to drag it out for 3 hours?
(Which sounds very negative, but is it worth the risk) . And he's not playing badly- the scoreline just looks it.

I certainly don't want him to play Djok any time soon. (Not that it is likely).

Can you imagine? Apart from the satisfaction of seeing that the crowds would definitely be more on Rafa's side, it would be awful to see him lose to the Smug one.

I’ve been out this morning - just come in and now watching Rafa. Hopefully he can turn this around!

Don't talk about statues, Naomi. I still think that things started to go pear shaped for Rafa when they made that awful statue of him at RG.

I would really hate to see him play Djok Raahh - I’m sure he would be all fake humility

Naked Rafa statue - can’t be any worse than the horror at RG!

I'm not sure how I feel about a naked Rafa statue

the crowd singing ole ole ole Rafa is making me a bit emotional

I do not care about Cam Norrie.

I am in no rush to see Cam Norrie.

Yes shut up about bloody Cam Norrie - no one cares!

I know

Hubi will be used to this- he beat Roger at Wimbledon , after all.

Well done Hubi- but VAMOS Rafa!

It’s a good job he’s so nice

Oh dear! Rafa clearly didn't want to hang around.

Oh dear. Poor Rafa.

Did Hubi write Rafa on the camera? They didn't turn it around.

No Rafa was straight off - I’m not keen on the music - hope they didn’t have a farewell prepared for him