TENNIS thread- The Asian swing limps to a humid close- let's chuck away the ice towels and head to Europe.

[Raahh]

Via a couple of Exhibitions in Saudi Arabia.

Thread was coming to an end (if I can work out how to link it!).

(to be honest, so will I- but after I've watched Casper.

And I won't be watching Djok ).

Not sure why they decided to go further back to wooden racquets Raahh
I* *bought a Wilson Pro Staff because of Stefan and have had only Wilson ever since
Still serve and volleying though

Marin just did an underarm serve in the very first game . Wispa was very shocked.

Marin!

The underarm serve has rattled poor Casper he's 0-40 down in his first service game.

Marin means business, clearly.

Well, this is not good for Casper (indoors is not his thing).

I'm not sure if his wrist is actually recovered from Shanghai. Maybe playing wasn't a wise idea.

Come on Casper , start to win some points or this will look like a very bad idea.

Although I'd be pleased to see Marin winning(under arm serve aside- tut)- not at the expense of a not fully fit Casper.

Things are going better for Casper now. Might get the break back if he keeps at it.

But Marin being quite cute with some of his shots.

Naughty Marin

It was totally unexpected. I think even he shocked himself.

(Didn't have the excuse he was tired, he had played 3 points!)

Honestly Marin! You can go off people, you know....

This is a long game.

Finally gets the break back. Won't mean anything if he can't back it up though.

Took long enough, but back on serve

It’s so weird to see Borg on the listings

I know, Jane. I also feel like Leo has been around for ages- but he's only 22.

Nearly time for him to retire 😝

That bounce pause thing Marin does wrecks my head

I like Marin a lot, but his service action is just ... no.

His serve doesn't seem to be firing today, considering it's his best shot.

So long as he doesn't decide to tryany more underarm shenanigans.

Over at the 'Money grabbing Exhibition that Shall not Be Named'- Fritz beat Sascha.

Well, well. Started with an underarm serve- and looked like Casper was still suffering.

And ended pretty comfortably.

Marin's shirt reminds me of spearmint Pacer sweets. I used to love those.

Sorry Casper, but I still hate the colour of your kit.

Marin pre serve routine does my head in and certainly doesn't endear me to him. He never used to do it, back in the day.

kazza no, I don't think he did. He's always been a bit of a 'bouncer'. Maybe this is his way of bouncing it less?

I think I preferred the bouncing.

It's not as annoying as Jo Konta. If I had a list of top10 most annoying service actions, I think her's would be at the top.