TENNIS: Gracias Rafa

[JaneJeffer]

Oh dear Emma. I thought Iga would win but that was a beat down!

Gael has beaten Taylor! I think he took exception to all the teenage success and decided to show people what an old guy can do.

Go Gael!

Disappointed to see Ons lost. Really want to see her doing well.

Looks like you’re having a great time StartUp! Enjoy!

I have score watched over night- not really surprised by the Iga/ Emma result.

Really pleased for Gael. Bet Fritz is getting an earful from his Gf.Would be nice for Elina to win too ( but I want Jasmine to win that I think).

You're having a good week for matches, Startup!

Sounds great Startup - Wimbledon really need to rethink their ticket strategy I think (I'm probably bitter as I didn't get tickets again but the other grand slams seem much more accessible)

Just watching a bit of Shelton/Musetti - I've heard my first Sweet Caroline and just seen Lorenzo's new haircut - neither are positive things!

Oh yes and well done to Gael - doing it for the oldies!

Fizzy, Far too early in the day ( any time is) for Sweet Caroline. Rather have the Greek dancing.
I'm not too keen on Lore's shorter hair either.

Yes definitely too early for Sweet Caroline Raahh

Oh well done Ben - I think Lorenzo can get away with his new haircut as he's so handsome but I miss his luxurious locks <shallow>

Oh no, the short hair doesn't make Lorenzo look any less lovely. Maybe he's trying to look like a 'grown up' and a responsible dad .

I like Elina's dress. Looks like that match could go to 3 sets now.

Jannik doesn't look too troubled.

I'd like Elina to go through but I like Jasmine as well

It would be a nice story for Gael and Elina to both go through to the next round

Gael is playing Ben Shelton next which could be interesting

I’m the same, I like both players but am hoping Elina takes it. I wonder how long it is since a husband and wife both reached the fourth round of a slam?

I’m supposed to be baking a cake for DS’ birthday, at this rate I’m probably going to forget to add baking soda or something.

Well, it's running away from Jasmine now, so Elina certainly want to join Gael in the next round.

Shame for Jasmine, but well done Elina.
Jasmine still has the doubles to go at.

Be a lovely story if Elina and Gael can continue .

Hooray! Well done Elina.

Meanwhile , back on the Sinner match, the umpire seems to be spending a lot of time shutting up the crowd, Again.

I really need to get dressed.
But it is so cold and gloomy outside, and I just can;t be bothered. And Dh is doing the shopping anyway. I might just not bother .

Taylor and Jasmine were both the 4th seeds, so that's interesting too for Gael and Elina.

Jannik has got over his slight wobble.

oh- here comes the Physio for Giron.

Gael and Elina are very sweet. I'm home now relaxing on the couch after a great day. It's getting hotter this week, going to be in 30s tomorrow.

What are they saying?

Come on Holger!

I went to get dressed and am annoyed that Eurosport are not showing Holger on the main channels- at least I can't find it. At least I have Discovery, or I would be very cross.

I hope Madison wins.

Holger does look better in the horrible shorts. Still hoicking them up .

Yeah I don't know why two American women are being shown rather than two European men on Eurosport!