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!

Yes, please handover. I'm sick of Tim and his mates.

I've missed Rafa.

took me a while to work out he was speaking French

Wish I could speak French!

Why is Rafa always on his own at his farewells?

Oh Rafa French!

Iga! I missed her before.

I'm glad she's there. She loves Rafa.

Has anyone seen if Roger’s there?

Rafa junior is having a great time. He's not a baby anymore.

Rafa junior!

I am not sure- but to be honest, he's the type of person who would know this is Rafa's moment- and not want to detract from that. Which Roger turning up very well might.

He could be hiding somewhere.

Awww- tears.

Ah, poor Rafa

Good point re Roger.

Rafa

At least she can hide behind her sunglasses!

get the man a tissue .

Don't wipe your nose on your very expensive sleeve, Rafa.

I hope someone publishes a translation of this afterwards! I’d love to know what he’s saying.

I was just hoping the same thing.

I'm sort of getting the gist- but my Spanish is shaky (and he speaks very fast).

This is a long speech!

I’m watching the French coverage and they insist on talking over him in French. At least my French is better than my Spanish.

The statue is definitely not magnifique!

I can't imagine this happening for anyone else.

Oh ffs- why are they going back to the studio- the tribute is still going on.I'm not interested on the studio opinion.

Bloody studio again!

I cannot speak any French or Spanish beyond the absolute basics so no idea what he was saying (although I can get the gist obviously!)

Someone give that man a hug!

Oh, he's really broken down now.

It seems having a year to get used to this, hasn't made any difference.

I thought they were going to abandon the ceremony

Poor Rafa is in bits - hope someone gets him a tissue

Ah, here’s Roger!