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!).

Poor Alex it’s like bullets coming at him

I’m watching Basel. I don’t find Jannik/ADM to be an interesting contest. Still on serve but Joao seems to have a slight edge.

Well done!

Sweet Caroline in Basel

Robbie laughing at his own Superman joke

Great tiebreak, Joao takes it.

Alex had a nasty fall and I don’t know if he’s ok

He’s carrying on anyway

Someone opened a can of beer just as Jannik was serving

Or maybe dropped it

Well done Jannik

I am back just in time for Lorenzo.

I like that his hair has grown enough for a very tiny top knot to make a re-appearance ,

It’s the battle of the top knots

Yes I prefer Lorenzo’s hair now that it’s grown a bit Raahh - he’s the only person who can (just about) get away with that teeny top knot

Well done Joao.

Ugo already having a MTO. Basel is cursed this year.

I'm flipping between the two matches. Was odd seeing Ugo have an MTO so early- he seems ok though. Shame Lorenzo has gone a set down.
Lorenzo has won the last 3 times he has played Sascha, so Sascha is obviously out for revenge.

Physio back for Ugo.

Hard for ADF to play someone, who appears injured , yet is not playing that way.

Eek

Those ball nets are nothing but a nuisance

I am torn in the Vienna match because if Lore wins he’s likely getting destroyed by Jannik tomorrow. I feel like Sascha would make it more competitive.

I don't see the point of them! Surely it's quicker to just pick the balls up normally.

Lore seems a bit panicky today