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!).

Yeah I hoped Val could get it, but well done Taylor.

It looks as if Holger has had his surgery - I’ve seen a few pictures of him with a massive boot/foot thing on - luckily he’s got his Mum to look after him

Hope that he makes a full recovery - it was a nasty injury - he looks quite happy in the photos though

He did look smiley.Bet he is thrilled to have his mum looking after him. .

Hopefully being young and fit, his recovery will go better and be quicker than expected. Though he doesn't want to rush things and risk anything long term.

The recovery is going to be tough for Holger. Unfortunately a ruptured Achilles is about the worst sports injury you can get - it's quite a bit more serious than Sascha's ankle injury at RG, for example. I do think there's a risk he could rush back too soon, but hopefully his mum team will be able to talk some sense into him.

Matteo has taken the first set against Cam in Vienna. I'm firmly team Matteo on this one, sorry Cam.

Yes I hope he doesn’t rush back too soon either

I’m definitely Team Matteo!

Oof.
Come on Matteo!

(Sorry Norris)

Well done Matteo !

I just put the tennis on and the screen went black!

Oh it’s back

Chef's whites really suit him.

They were playing one of the vts- Matteo won a wiener schnitzel making competiton.

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I have to go out soon (hope to be back for Casper)- Marin is pushing Felix hard over in Basel.

I saw some photos of that

I think anything or nothing probably suits Matteo

[Grin]

Moutet has some amazing shots

Daniil is trying to return the balls to Fergus

I might have spent a bit too long looking at those pics of Matteo in his chef's get up.

Daniil complaining about the balls again.

I thought he was complaining about the underarm serve at first

What did they say about Saudi? Another tournament is it? Are they trying to kill some players off?

I can't believe how tone deaf the ATP are. Players are literally collapsing from the pressures of the current tour and they decide what we need is another Masters, in Saudi Arabia of all places?

If they have to add it - which I personally do not want - it should be used as an opportunity to overhaul the calendar.

I think he was really rude to the umpire when disputing the warning. I like Moutet better anyway, he plays some sublime shots at times.

Daniil hates Fergus

It's a shame this is happening -he managed to stay relatively calm during his match in Almaty!

I want Casper to win this- but won't be too sad if Stan does - could be his last time in Basel.

Well done Corentin. Keep calm and carry on!

And Corentin takes it. Felt a bit like Danill gave up a bit.

Lots of bananas in Basel. And Mo.