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!

Quite!

OK - things must be bad - I’d rather clean the toilet than watch Djok!

Cam did really well.

Sonay has made a good start.

Mensik not making himself popular with the French crowd

Bagel for Sonay!

Now it’s Jack’s turn to get hyped up

All British hopes rest on him apparently. Shh don’t tell Jacob or Cam.

Oh thank God it’s not Jonathan

It’s so loud with the roof on

Sonay has won, convincingly.

Well done Sonay!

Well done Sonay

Bellucci seems to have other ideas about Jack’s chances

Tut tut underarm serve

Looking quite easy for Jack at thr moment.

There must be loads of French players in the draw- because they all seem to be playing each other.

Moutet is playing Tabur, Bonzi is playing Herbert.

I wanted to watch the Cilic/Cobolli match, but TNT aren't having any of that.

I’ve just seen the uniform people Chessie. I wonder what they do.

Jack’s mum is a nervous wreck up there.

Looking a lot better for Jack now - not looking good for Cilic though

I’m hoping to watch some of Fonseca’s match later - whenever I’ve watched him before he’s lost so I don’t think I’ve had the full experience yet

Well done Jack. Stand back Mats!

No Rachel he doesn’t want to follow in Tim’s footsteps

Lovely of Belluci to do all the signing rather thsn just walking off as the loser.

There was a funny clip of Stef still being court side signing autographs when the players for the next match were walking in. Daria’s face was hilarious.

My tennis watching has been very sporadic today. I've just been at an appointment with dd2.

I might get to watch something now- before I probably fall asleep

I thought the Hurkacz /Fonseca match would be on, but they aren't showing it.
One of the main channels has studio waffle (with Jim Courier)- and the other , a pointless vt with Tim looking like he's giving tennis lessons. On clay.

Holger's next match is the night match tomorrow on PC- so surely that means it will be shown in full. (I might not last the distance).

I have foolishly promised to take dd2 out for the day, so will most likely miss Casper's match. and Musetti.

Maybe I can convince her to go on Thursday (I'm not quite as fussed about that half of the draw ).