TENNIS: all to clay for

[JaneJeffer]

sorry

I'm also a massive hypocrite when it comes to that Raahh. It does seem crazy how Jannik can keep winning, but I don't feel like he expends all that much energy in his matches. He hardly ever lets someone take him to a third set, unless it's (checks notes) Benjamin Bonzi.

Yes, that is the difference between Jannik (now) and Rafa - who had an annoying habit in 3 set matches particularly of dropping the first set and making things 'interesting'. In Rafa matches, I wanted bagels.
He seemed to find it a lot easier to win in straight sets at RG- where he was very rarely taken to 4 sets, and only 2/3 timess , went to 5!.

It's a big loss that Carlos isn't going to be playing in the next few weeks.
I hope Djok decides not to.

Heliovaara and Patten are through, after their opponents retired due to injury in the second set.

Allez Arthur!

Yes, I saw the announcement this morning of Keith's retirement and said to DS, I'm sure that was announced earlier this year

This could be a long match

I was just thinking it could be a short one Jane. Particularly if Arthur can't find his first serve.

I’ve changed my mind Ice 😆

I feel like the sun is Arthur's only hope.

Jannik is so good, it's actually a bit terrifying at this point.

Someone needs to switch Jonathan’s mic off

Not the first time I've thought that this week.

Or ever.

It's not looking hopeful that Arthur will pull off an upset here.
But he stll has great hair.

I feel for Arthur, he's been playing really well since his injury comeback, apart from the thrashing he got from Carlos in the Doha final, and now this match.

He does have great hair.

it does show how how big the gap is, between Jannik, Carlos and the rest.

Glad to see Mirra got through in the doubles. She could be taking home two trophies!

What has Arthur got to do?!

I was waiting for your poem today Chessie

That would be really lovely for her. Boost her confidence - she was saying she didn't feel like a champion the other day

We're not going to be fooled by Jannik stretching a bit, though, are we?

No we are not Raahh.

No need to be so gleeful about Arthur’s errors Jonathan

Well done Jannik.

Well done Jannik

Well done Jannik.