TENNIS: Gracias Rafa

[JaneJeffer]

Djok is also Danielle Collins latest biggest fan, apparently .Which says everything. Kyrgios has probably signed up to the fan club too.

And even though I do think the Aussie fans have been behaving like jerks, I think she's a goady fucker.

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He has.

Bloody Novak.

I missed this whole thing

Aww!

Not to be for Holger - but I wasn't really expecting him to win really.
The Rybakina/Keys result is probably the biggest upset of the night -good win for Keys. I feel like Elena is quite distracted by off court stuff- her form has been up and down the last few months.

Gael is looking weary against Ben, who is 2 sets up.

Elina won her match, though, so it's not all bad in the Svitolina/Monfils house.

Oh- it's a tie break!
Might not be all over just yet {though Gael looks a bit like it is). Has a break in that.

So, it's actually a set a piece now.

I don't think Gael has much left in the tank, to be honest. But then, he does often look like that!

I was also surprised at the Elena/Madison result. Great win for Madison.

Went for a quick shower- can't believe it was another tie break.

Be interesting to see how much fight Gael has left- or if Ben cam not take this in 4.

Just seen the Iga score- about to go 5-0 up, in less than 20 minutes.
Probably showing why her matches haven't been scheduled for peak time.

Not looking good for Gael now.

Iga’s just bagelled Llys.

Sounds like the Sinner-Rune match was full of drama. They both had MTOs, Jannik was suffering badly in the heat and he accidentally broke the net!?

Oh no, Gael’s had to retire. That’s a shame.

I see Carlos vs Djok has been scheduled as a night match tomorrow, even though Carlos is on record as requesting day sessions. You just know it’s because Djok can’t handle playing in the heat.

Yup, that sounds about right.
And of course, damage limitation with all the stuff going on with the broadcaster, they will probably do whatever he wants to keep him sweet.

I took the dog out- wasn't too surprised when Gael retired, he was looking dead on his feet. But he gave it a good go.

At least Lys has won a game. And she might just manage to keep Iga on court for over an hour.

Well not quite- exactly an hour

Not quite a double bagel for Iga!

Not a bad pay cheque probably either for Lys, despite losing, and only winning one game. She's done well for a lucky loser.

Yes, 4th round as a lucky loser is a great run.

Bit of a disappointing night for anyone with tickets for Laver- ADM heading for a bagel in his first set. Maybe Michelsen will settle in for set 2.

Shame the matches hadn't been the other way round.

Lorenzo is stealthily moving along - probably jinxed him now by mentioning him!

I know Jane- I get that ADM is an Aussie and all- but it was obvious on paper which match would be the more interesting (even if the Rune/Sinner match was interesting for more than just the tennis ).