TENNIS: Wimbledon continued - I think we’re on Day 4!

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Coco vs Sonay today. What a match that will be. I love Coco so am scared for her as Sonay is so powerful and skilled. She has a bright future ahead!

Was anyone else pissed off yesterday by the female commentators talking about Martic being elegant. I thought they would talk about her serve or returns but no, her height and her willowy figure. What does it matter? Given so many women athletes have talked about how focus on their bodies affects their mental health, given that other amazing women athletes are not "tall and willowy" why make such comments. I was disappointed

I know. Another reason to be pissed off with the rain. I know people are sad about it. But honestly, it's getting a bit much really.

I have actually only just watched the Andy Murray video as I didn’t manage to see it properly last night (too many distractions!)

I thought it was quite good but the song choice was a bit weird - maybe they were going for the special bit rather than creep and weirdo bit!

Quite glad I’m not watching at the minute - the rain has been annoying this week - good luck with the camping Chessie

I didn't see that match but yes it is annoying when they talk about women’s bodies - they don’t usually talk about make players in that way (apart from Mac!)

I don't mind them talking about stuff like that because I do it myself! As long as they're talking about their tennis skills too. I laughed at Martina exclaiming "oh look at her earrings, they're lovely" in the middle of a match the other day

Why didn't Andy hug Lleyton?

Hope you have a nice time camping Chessie (is that possible? ) and don't get any rain.

I wondered about that Jane - he did sort of do a double take as if he didn’t recognise him?

He probably did the same when he saw Holger - wondering why he was there!

Maybe all the metal in their bodies repels them from each other like magnets?

I like to think Holger was there as heir to Rafa (as proclaimed by Rafa himself before anyone starts )

Maybe Andy didn't expect Lleyton to be there - and spoke to him afterwards. It was probably a bit overwhelming in the moment. I always got the impression Lleyton is a big idol of his (he named one of his dogs, Rusty, after him). Holger was probably collared on his way back to the locker room after his match finished.

It is funny how similar in a way Lleyton and Andy's careers have been- multiple Queen's champions, would have won more at Wimbledon if not for Federer , both affected by hip problems, that effectively ended thier careers.

Funny that Rafa sees Holger as his heir- maybe he got his Ruud and Runes mixed up

I got the impression that the lineup wasn’t really planned, it was just whoever was hanging around and wanted to be there. That explains why Holger was there (think they said his match had just finished). Not sure why Andy didn’t hug Lleyton though - maybe they don’t actually know each other that well?

Nah Rafa knows what he's on about

Lleyton would still be out there if he could! I don't miss the Aussies chanting let's go Lleyton for a whole match though!

Yes, Lleyton kept trying to come back, didn't he? He was always a fighter. I liked watching Lleyton.

I loved watching him too. He had that Ferrer terrier tenacity!

Ben was happy with his win

David Ferrer is a player I miss- he is certainly a player who did not benefit from playing in the big 3 era. Definitely a terrier

Ben did look happy- he's had 2 tricky matches- he plays Shapo next. It might not get any easier!

Mac and Kyrgios discussing behaviour? And it's funny, because, Mac?

If this little segment is supposed to show the people who have complained to the BBC about them employing Kyrgios , that they were wrong, then they have made a mistake. He's still a dick.

And why are they sitting on decorating sheets on the grass. Is he not allowed on the furniture?

I really like Paolini- but I am very happy to see Bianca Andreescu playing well, this is a match I am bit torn on really, I think on balance I would like to see Bianca go a bit further (Jasmine has had a pretty good year so far).

I switched over when they announced that interview. Sorry Mac

Jane wise move.

I don't like the bicycle shorts

I’m neutral on this match too. I like Paolini but also would like to see Bibi do well given all the injury issues she’s had.

Oh bye then