TENNIS: Back to the European clay

[JaneJeffer]

"Takes down a Swiss legend on Swiss soil" the bloody cheek of it!

Poor Stan!

Well done Benoit. I am shocked he didn't just give up!

Are we supposed to be able to hear this?

Benoit's dog is called Ravioli
(he can probably hear Sky Tennis)

Ravioli
I love that!

(I HATE ravioli itself, reminds me of school dinners, but it's a great name)

For a company the size of Sky, they really do need to sort out the sound issues. (we've been saying that since January, haven't we?) Why are they so rubbish?

Poor Stan

I was also surprised by Benoit's win - his beard is still impressive

Sky really is rubbish - if I don't want to be deafened by the sound of play I can't hear the commentary (not that I'm missing much )

It seems strange to see the grass at Newport after Wimbledon has finished

Ooh Casper is out!

I just had to drop Dh at an appointment, so missed Casper- that's not good. hopefully will do better in the doubles!

Rafa is going to play the US Open!

6 foot 6 ✔️

Tough match up for De Jong

Timing of this could not be worse- I have to go out in 5 minutes but ,Vamos Rafa and Casper!

He is really not wanting to retire- hopefully- he won't get a big name in the first round!

No he's gone full Stan now

Aargh this tiebreak!

Come on Ruudal!

Phew!

Thank goodness!

Vamos! Well done! Took long enough.

Bless Rafa’s confused face!

I know, he didn't know what he was wittering about.

It was like Ruud having to explain it to his elderly uncle Rafa

I didn't manage to see any of Rafa's doubles yesterday - hope he doesn't ditch Casper if he goes any further in the singles

Don't think I'll get to see any of Rafa's match against Norris either - there's not usually any tennis worth watching the week after Wimbledon so I've made plans - not sure when their next doubles match is on?

I think Norris might be a tougher prospect than Leo Borg - it was difficult to tell how well or otherwise Rafa was playing

Does anyone else say the tournament's name in a rough, northern accent that sounds like Mel B swearing on Bo Selecta or is that just me?