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!).

The twins are probably wondering why this old man is playing tennis

Adel Nour is dying to give him a time violation

Why does he keep stripping off?

I thought the issue was with his hip?

Every time I think it is safe to turn over, he's got no top on.

He’s probably trying to make Vacherot sick

First set Coco. Come on Jasmine.

How many bum massages is he allowed?

Aargh come on Valentin you should have won that point!

Eek

That’s better

I think I’m going to have to switch over to Jasmine and Coco - can’t be doing with the old man who cried Wolf - so predictable - also bum massage? <shudder> I do not need that on a Saturday morning (or anytime really!)

Yes he definitely knows to to ‘bend’ the rules

I wish i could get painkillers that work as quickly as the ones Djok always seems to get.

They are miraculous. And without any side effects that cause sleepiness or wooziness or anything that always seem to come with strong painkillers (imo). It's a head scratcher.

Exactly what I was thinking 🧐

He’s not happy because Valentin didn’t fold the way he expected him to. That is why he’s having a strop.

Whatever he's taking, it ain't paracetamol.

They don’t half come out with some crap. Controlling the pace of the match by pretending you’re injured is cheating.

Yup.

They didn't like Daniil asking for replays- but Djok can keep stalling the match and then bouncing back like the energizer bunny.

The whole match is talking about Djok. It's insulting to Valentin. .

Even if Valentin wins, Djok’s performance is going to take away the moment from him.

Allez!

Ice I know, it won't be because Valentin won (and what a story it is)- it will be because Djok was so injured he lost.

Not much wrong with him now

Meanwhile Coco and Jasmine and trding breaks and I just wish Jasmine could win this set!

No. What a Wanker Warrior

Allez Valentin! Breakez le fakeur!

(Apologies French speakers)

Come on Valentin!!