TENNIS: Gracias Rafa

[JaneJeffer]

Oh God I hope so

I read an interview he said she pretty much is

“If something doesn’t go her way, then she throws a toy in anger or bites it. My wife is looking at me saying, ‘Okay, where does it come from?’ And that’s pretty funny because you start asking yourself if it’s just pure genetics and I don’t have an answer to this question,” he says with a smile.

Like father, like daughter then

(Not seen Daniil bite anyone though- yet ).

Yes she's got the same mischievous look as her Dad

Djok drew Nishesh Basavareddy. Of course he did.

Pfft. Typical.

I really can't be doing with the whole Djok show, and because of Murray's involvement , we will hear of nobody else, probably.

I DON'T CARE.

One thing I have noticed it there are a lot of US players in the draws for the recent tournaments. Looking at the Adelaide draw, it's large percentage of US players.

That's interesting. I suppose it's down to the college tennis program which means they don't have the expenses that other young people do except for the billionaire kids of course

Yes, it helps when you have billions in the bank .

Just a bit

My grammar was terrible in that post

Oh, FFS, it's started already. I read the other day how Djok was apparently saying he 'scared ' of travelling to Australia since he was banned from playing (despite the face he's been back in the years since and never mentioned it).
Now he's claiming his food was poisoned whilst he was in the quarantine hotel. With lead and mercury.

Mad as a hatter (geddit)

I'm watching the Adelaide final- 1 set all between Korda and FelixAA. Felix just got the break in the 3rd.

Good win for Gael in Auckland- he's the oldest winner of an ATP title.

AO starts tomorrow. The first day schedule is not very exciting, really, at first glance Casper is playing, but at 2am (UK time). He doesn't have much success in Australia-though better than Wimbledon- but he's playing Munar, so hopefully will get at least one win under his belt. Think he made the 3rd round last year.

I hope AO isnt overshadowed by drugs allegations and too much discussion of that in press conferences. Jannik is still being asked questions about it. And Kyrgios can button it. He really is going after Jannik- funny how no-one was ever allowed to ask questions about his domestic abuse case, the way he is constantly discussing the doping allegations of others.
And I know which offence I find worse.

Well done Felix.

Didn't realise this was his first outdoors tournament win. I feel like he's been around forever- and he's still only 24 .

The trophies are interesting- big wooden snakes.

It's a good thing Felix doesn't have to fit that in his hand luggage.

Gael got all sorts of bits and bobs for winning including a wooden spear. I watched some of it because I had fallen asleep earlier and then woke back up. My sleeping pattern has gone to hell which is handy when it comes to the AO

Kyrgios needs to put a sock in it.

Yes, I find my erratic sleeping is useful for overnight tennis watching .

I missed what Gael won- that sounds fun!

I feel like I have so much to do- but really can't be bothered- it all involves moving snow, or defrosting cars, and I hate snow. I never understand people who get excited by the prospect of snow. In my experience, it just causes trouble . And ice is a menace, and slush is just grim.

I don't care how pretty it looks . <grumpy>.

The dog was fascinated by the kids sledging down the hill near us yesterday. But he isn't a fan of weather- of any kind .

Can't believe that the AO is
starting tomorrow - oh dear hope that Kyrgios's injuries sort themselves out

My mate from Rafa's tournament Gigante is playing Hugo Humbert tomorrow but other than thst not much exciting seems to be happening

I'm currently stuck waiting for a delayed train at Manchester Piccadilly- any chance of a stopover Raahh?

Your chances of getting here from Piccadilly are even less than of you getting home , probably . Stupid weather. I'll send the dog , with a sled .

Gigante is a fabulous name.

I am quite disappointed by the first day's play- all the good stuff seems to be happening Tuesday.

I don’t usually wake up during the night but I do tend to wake up early (5.30 - 6ish usually) which is also good for things like AO! Looking forward to getting back into the tennis again.

I'll let you know Raahh - public transport!

Good luck!

This week the new buses started running- and I was really worried because DD1 had uni exams 2 mornings this week. It can take over an hour at rush hour even when it's not been snowing. Fortunately, she wasn't too affected, and got into town ok- but I was ready to pay for taxis.

Thanks Raahh - public transport is ok when it works - we're back home now - DH says he's never getting a train again

We've still got a lot of snow and ice - looking forward to seeing some sun at the AO

yay! Glad you made it home.

Our snow does not want to melt. I hate snow I have mentioned this already.