TENNIS THREAD- we're moving on to the Hard Courts and the North American Swing. With a quick clay pit stop to win a cow or two. .

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I think this thread may take longer to fill than the last one.

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Gael will be back.

The French don't ever retire, they just au revoir.

I have to hand over the telly now

Lore is back- hope he's ok.

Playing Norris.

Come on Lore

I’m watching Flavio and ADF play doubles against ADM and Popy. It’s a fun match although the camera angle is terrible. The Australians have taken the first set.

Cam has come as Adam Ant again. Only it's a thicker stripe.

Lore's t-shirt is showing up the fact his arm/sleeve is very white, and the top is more off-white.

And it's jarring.

Not a great start for Cam.

Musetti off to a good start.

Looks like the doubles is headed to tie break.

Flavio looks lovely in pink.

No, I don't want to watch Raducanu. I was watching Lorenzo.

Bloody Sky.

Come on ADF and Flavio!

Sky main channel not interested not that Norris is losing.

Forza, Lore! I hate these camera angles though.

I think it’s a 10 point tiebreak thingy now.

Woohoo! ADF hitting a second serve ace on match point.

The camera angle in the Lore-Cam match is even worse than the doubles. It’s like watching from the bottom of a fishbowl.

Norris has woken up in the second set. I only wentaway for a bit! Come on Lore!

Forza Lore.

Come on Lorenzo! It looks very sweaty in Washington

Norris gets a time violation for changing his too sweaty sweatbands as he couldn’t grip his racquet - I know there are rules but surely some common sense could be used? It is Mo who’s umpiring though

I wish I had people to bring me ice towels when I have a rest from my work.

I could probably do with a permanent ice towel Chessie!

Not looking too good for Musetti now

Lore’s serve (or lack thereof) is losing this match.

Well done Cam.

Pleased to wake up and see wins for Cam, Dan and Emma.

Dan plays Moutet next. I’m sure it will be a calm match with no drama

Well done Yannick- that was a good match- he worked hard for the win.