Tennis: Road to Turin, anyone seen Rafa?

[IceandIndigo]

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Raahh I like Jordan too, and he looks like being seeded for AO next year which would be great for him. I think he’ll be a handful for Casper. If Andrey and Casper both lose in the first round then suddenly the WTF qualification is a bit more open, ADM and Grigor could still qualify, or even Stef as a very long shot.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Stef taking a wild card to Metz or Belgrade, to bump up his WTF chances- he mucst be pretty disappointed at being a bit of an outside chance.

Just seen that Marin lost- at least he had a tournament win this year.

I keep thinking about Djok. Wouldn't put it past him to get to Turin- having not won any tour level titles this year- and win it.

Ooh- aggro in the Shelton/Moutet match- a double bounce I think.

Aurelie is having none of it.

It's fired up Corentin, anyway.

The crowd are getting rowdy now

Moutet has got the second set, and the place has started to sound like a football stadium.

Looks like they are switching to the Alcaraz match now.

The ott light show is only slightly less dramatic than at the 6 Kings thingy.

I like how the umpire explains the shot clock ' it's 25 seconds, it's automatic, we have no control over it so don't have a go at me if you get a time violation '

Today is the first I've seen pictures of Taylor's bleached hair do. I am not a fan.
Can't help feeling it's his gf's influence. Maybe they are going to a Hallowe'en party as Barbie and Ken?

I think I read that she didn't know he was going to do it. He'll probably get the heave ho now for not being insta material.

Oh dear, he could be in trouble then.

Unless he wants out, but doesn't want to be the bad guy (it's nearly Christmas after all). This way, she can dump him.

I like the colour of Carlos's kit.

Jarry is back on serve though.

It's nice. Lorenzo had those Nike colours as well.

Lorenzo looks good in anything.

We're a bit spoilt for good looking Italians .

I've just seen that Jack beat Lehecka, and plays Blondie Fritz next.

I've waited all day for Casper, and will miss it now, because I always watch Bake Off with DD2

DH moaning about tennis so I'm not watching

I'm hoping Casper will win if I don't watch.

Casper’s going well so far!

Ice I was just checking in the ad break- my plan is working so far!

I've just looked at the scores again- blimey Casper! Don't blow it now.

I spoke too soon!

Bloody hell Casper.

Pfft.

I don't need another Rafa, Casper

I'm getting confused now, I'm so fed up with him chucking away a lead!