TENNIS thread- Rome is coming to an end and it's nearly time to pack for Paris!

[Raahh]

Meanwhile , it's not looking good for Casper, but Jannik is looking very solid

( most annoying is the fact Tommy Paul is through to the semi final already. )

Forza!

Fizzy I think I'm just nostalgic for the ITV coverage , which was at least reliable, even if there wasn't any court choice.

I wonder who will be on commentary duty. I've a feeling Jim Courier will be back.

If JC is back, I'm almost glad that I won't get access to French Open coverage!!

Saw footage this morning of Jasmine, Sara and team jumping off the diving boards into one of the pools in Rome. Apparently, they were told they shouldn't, because of health and safety, but did it anyway

French Open qualifying starts today. Tomorrow, Dan vs Billy Harris! At least there's a guaranteed Brit in the second round

Oh no not JC - well done the Italian women

Can’t believe the French Open is nearly starting - poor Dan

It will be strange watching RG with no Rafa but I suppose we’ve had time to come to terms with it - he’s having some sort of farewell presentation on Sunday afternoon I think - I’m trying to extricate myself from a social obligation so that I can watch it live! (I’m sure they will understand )

Well done Sara and Jasmine- I've just watched the clip - so cool.

I'm hoping the Rafa tribute will be fun- and since he's had time to process everything, not too emotional!

I'm still grumpy about the cost of a monthly pass to TNT Sports, which is the only way I'm going to see any French Open matches. We're going away for half term so I'll be missing half the tournament as well - I'm sure any subscription won't work overseas.

I think it might be on Discovery + Ice which I think is quite reasonable for a month (this is how I’m hoping to watch it so fingers crossed)

I’m not sure if you’d be able to watch it overseas though

I’ve just had a look and you probably do have to sign up for the Premium discovery plus channel to watch RG - that’s rubbish!

Look what Katie won in Paris

Fizzy yeah Discovery+ has changed so you need the Premium package to watch tennis now - so instead of £6.99/month it's £30.99 I wish they would offer an option just to subscribe to the tennis content.

OMG what on earth is that trophy Jane? King Kong? I've seen everything now.

What on earth is that?? Jane ! I thought the Bear trophy in Berlin was freaky enough- but that really does now take top prize .

Good week for the British https://www.lta.org.uk/news/katie-boulter-lifts-first-clay-court-title-at-trophee-clarins/

That trophy’s definitely going on the back of the mantelpiece hidden behind some hideous pottery thing made by a small child.

I think it is a hideous pottery thing made by a small child, Chessie Possibly the tournament director's PFB.

Yannick Noah was 65 yesterday! I’ve been watching some of his funny clips.

Do you know, I saw numerous photos of Katie with the trophy on SM yesterday and not once did I clock what it actually was. I just didn't focus on it!

Good win for Fearnley in Geneva today. He's up to a career high of 54, I think. Poor Cam had to come through qualifying

Yannick was always a character
(And the older brother of Jannik and Pannik)

I love the idea of Rafa having a factory churning out tennis players

Nacho is looking 🔥

I’m sure the residents of Strasbourg will be delighted to have their CITY described as a ‘nice little town’ by Danielle Collins in her post-match interview.

Well done Matteo Arnaldi

Lore has another baby on the way

Aah that’s nice news - must have been something to do with all that on court snogging