TENNIS: all to clay for

[JaneJeffer]

sorry

I went and did some weeding and forgot all about the tennis!

Oh dear so sad - not!

I wish that I’d seen the end of the match though - that’s the only time I enjoy watching Djok

I wish they would get Roger and Rafa to commentate on one of his matches at RG

magi is going to be gutted

That would be so good.

He really needs to give up. 2 years ago, maybe people were still thinking that 'new' players couldn't fill stadiums. It's not the case now. There are so many really good young players- and players like Dino have no fear, even against his idol.
Djok is used to players being intimidated by him- and using his antics to manipulate matches.

We will be here to support her through this difficult time.

I read that as 'welding' and now I have the theme to 'Flashdance' in my head.
It has been a long week .

Magi is so sad.............................. NOT!

Off you fock, Djock.

Made my day.

Weeding and welding are both quite unlikely things for me - I just felt the need to escape from Djok and his ‘illnesses’

When the tragic day finally comes we’re going to need to form a Djokovic retirement support group. There will be champagne, party poppers and tiny violins. And perhaps some ceremonial rolling on the floor and grimacing.

Don't forget roaring like a lunatic and ripping your shirt off .

Such a role model.

And figs on the buffet table.

Lots of figs.

Musetti's match has started very late. I have no chance of seeing it to the end.

Forza Lore!

He's playing GMP- but has an early break.

The annoying thing about Djok's loss, is that his ranking won't change. He didn't play Rome last year. So, he probably isn't as bothered by the loss as he would be - if, say, he loses first round at RG . Then it matters.

Rankings matter to Djok. It's bizarre that he's still 5 in the world , when he seems to hardly play- but he does well enoughin the slams to stay where he is.

He isn't currently meant to defend his title in Geneva next week- not sure if that will change and he might try for a wild card.

Just realised it was on so im stopping up. Not so keen on his shiny top but he's playing some good shots.

I think it's the lighting- I have seen worse! It's not quite a 'wet look'

Putting the curse on him saying he's not list a evidence game.

I failed to stay awake to the end- but well done ro Lore.
Danill had a lucky break- he's had a walkover against Machac. Given Daniil's form on clay, that is a bonus.
It's a shame really , because that could been one of the fun matches of the day.

Tough match for Jasmine against Mertens- her title defence is not going to be easy.

Well done Rublev

I'm glad Andrey won, that could have been a tricky match.

I've been score watching- looks like Jasmine had match points and lost the second set on a tie break, which is going to sting.

Going with serve (and possibly heading to a tie break) in set one of the ADF match.

oh dear- I knew this would be a tricky match up, but it's slipping away fromJasmine now.

Going well for ADF though.

Just caught the end of Jasmine’s match. Such a shame especially if she could have won it in set 2. Well done Elise.