Tennis: Road to Turin, anyone seen Rafa?

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I'm a bit torn, because I had waited all day for the Casper match and that is starting now.

He's 5-2 up in the first set and really does need to win this first match. Not been doing so well recently.

oof-Jannik is 5-0 up against Daniil already.

I'm guessing they get paid to just turn up, even if they don't win the big money!

I think Jannik didn’t get the memo that exhibition matches are supposed to be competitive. Daniil gets $1.5m just for turning up.

Well done Casper.

Well done Casper!

Woah! that's not a bad appearance fee.

Jesus, I know the Saudis are unpopular but what did they do to deserve Andrew Castle? Asking Jannik to hold his clipboard

It's all a very ott, isn't it? - and not in a 'jolly, fun' way.

After pretty much everyone has written off Holger before he has even stepped on court, I'm almost hoping Holger beats Carlos in half an hour.

Is there actually anyone watching ??

I've just switched on - could it be any more ridiculous?

And now Andrew Castle!

Still some empty seats though in spite of all the £££ the players are being paid!

I saw an interview with Rafa talking about the tournament - he looked as if he was being held hostage and reading off a card!

'Free Rafa'

And hopefully you'll shut up about his coaches

I'm not enjoying this commentary. Is it Adam Fielder? I want to play him this

Bit of stumble for Holger

Quite right, Rafa.

Why can't they ever move on?

I wish Naomi had done the commentary with Liam. That would have been a bit of craic.

What's this interviewing the coach?

They are funny together. Much better than Mr Castle.

Honestly, the whole thing is a bit underwhelming. All that money can’t even buy a decent camera angle.

Carlos has had that same stain on his top above the logo since Shanghai. Maybe he’s waiting to go home so his mum can do his laundry?

Or a scoreboard that updates instantly

I think he puts Vicks on his tops

Well that was a crazy mistake by Hawkeye

I find it hard to see the ball