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!

Lorenzo is playing very well.

I can't believe he's going to have another baby too.

Fizzy . Yes, not many get to 'retire' in their 30s. With millions in the bank.

Yes Lorenzo is young to be an almost father of two - I bet his children are cute - baby Ludo!

Oh no I’ve just seen Djok arriving - I wonder if he’s here for the Rafa farewell?

Djok does not need to be at the Rafa farewell, weeping fake lacoste crocodile tears and wearing his '100 titles' t-shirt.

He can get lost.

I think the best present they could get Rafa at RG is a better statue.

The other one is scary.

- yes Djok can do one!

Eek looking good for Lorenzo - I’m starting to feel nervous about the Rafa thing - might need a Pimms to steady my nerves

Lorenzo is not hanging about.

Well done lore after a bit of a shaky start

Now it’s Rafa time!

The crowd are not concentrating- they are all changing in to new t-shirts (or have disappeared for a quick wee).

Poor Alex, he's on a hiding to nothing with this interview- the crowds aren't listening and Lorenzo knows no-one is fussed about what he has to say

Enough now Alex - we want Rafa!

Wonder if everyone is swapping for the right size t shirt?

Although referring to them as brown shirts probably not the best thing!

No!

Ok Tim- stop talking. We don't want to listen to you.

Stop going back to the bloody studio- I want to see the actual presentation, ffs.

I’ve just got a countdown via the discovery plus app. I don’t seem to be able to just watch a court - it’s just specific matches or in this case the tribute. Hope I’m not missing anything yet!

Aww- Rafa jnr

Yes shut up! Rafa looks emotional

Oh it’s come on now.

Rafa is stood in the centre of the court, and they are showing clips on the screen- whilst Tim and Alex keep waffling in the studio.

Hopefully that was the start and now the main thing will start.

Oh- Carlos in a t-shirt.

Love the special t shirts.

I hate TNT already.

And it's only day one.

Stop going back to the studio! Just show Rafa! Tim can waffle on once it’s over!