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!

The fact Iga could meet Jelena is just nuts-and Jelena has been playing well enough to win the whole thing. Yes, Iga is probably thinking 'wtf'

I am only score watching the Arnaldi /Djok match (only interested in Djok losing)- would be a great birthday present for Djok if Matteo won . Not holding my breath though.

Damn. Jinxed Arnaldi.

Only seen the Brits draw atm.
I'd like to watch Jacob vs Stan. Oh no, wait, I will be unable to watch any of the French Open
Cam vs Meddy, played each other recently.
And Burrage (obviously with protected ranking) vs Collins!

On his insta stories, Dan has a photo of him on court with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road playing and '3rd and final day' written on it. It feels like goodbye. I wonder if he'll retire after the grass court season. Hope Wimbledon gives him a wildcard for old times sake. And he said in an interview the other week that he was aiming to get back in the top 100!

I hope Fran Jones gets through the final round of qualifying tomorrow.

The Serb is going to win the Geneva Open, isn't he Unless Norrie can stop him

I see Raducanu could face Iga again in the 2nd round.

Matteo Berrettini has announced he isn't fit enough for the French and will concentrate on the grass court season.

I saw earlier that Matteo had withdrawn , it is sad, but makes sense to concentrate on grass.

I am a bit bored with Raducanu , to be honest- so I fully expect a injury withdrawal before it even starts. (sorry).

No need to be sorry Raahh

I have managed to get TNT for £20 per month through my mobile provider. Still expensive but better than £31 and at least I’ll get to watch Rafa’s tribute! Sad to see Matteo pulling out and it is a real shame Dan didn’t get through qualifying. Things just aren’t going right for him lately.

I don't hold out much hope of Norris beating Djok.

I've a feeling they've all decided 'soddit- let him win his 100th title and maybe he will retire' Maybe.

We can but hope.

Hubi will probably forget he’s supposed to let him win

True!

I wonder if Djok got a cake on court yesterday? I bet that's the only reason he entered. For years, he never entered 'small' pre- slam events and therefore al missed out on Birthday celebrations- and probably thought it was something else he should have had too .

(Obviously he wouldn't eat the cake. That would be ridiculous).

He did indeed get a huge cake. I was unreasonably annoyed that he’s the only player I’ve seen get a cake this year

Grr That would have annoyed me too (I really hoped Arnaldi was at least going to win a set last night ).

Yes, everyone else this year has either lost or not been playing when birthdays have come around .

Which mobile provider Chessie?

I saw Djok’s cake, I wonder if it was gluten free? Here’s hoping that will be his last birthday on tour. I am resigned to him winning Geneva.

@IceandIndigo EE

Ugh I’ve just seen Djokovic and his cake! Hopefully Norris will wipe the smirk off his face this afternoon (or at least hit him with a few balls!)

I haven’t seen much tennis this week - I’m hoping to see Rafa’s RG farewell but people are making me do things! Just leave me alone to watch tennis!

The focus on Emma Radacanu annoys me as well - yes she won a Grand Slam but she hasn’t really done much since - I wish they (the BBC, Sky etc) would stop building her up so much - Jack Draper, Katie Boulter and other Brits doing well barely get a mention (Friday rant over!)

Thanks Chessie. Not my network unfortunately.

Fizzy I think Norris scared himself when he hit Djok with the ball . It was the most interesting thing he's ever done .
Would be funny if he beat Djok today. He would be my favourite Brit, for today.

Yes he would be mine too Raahh

Unfortunately, Fran Jones lost (a winnable match) in the final round of qualifying. Shame, she's obviously a fighter and has had to overcome a lot to get where she is.

Norris is looking nervous

Score watching because the combination of Djok and Norris is far too exciting for me- looks like Norris might take the second set.

But that means I've probably jinxed him.

Bollocks, Looks like Djok is breaking back.

Yes, shame Cam has let Djok back in. Cam was doing well to take such a lead in that set.