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That is funny.

Good win for Jelena Ostapenko.
Sorana Cirstea has a break against Aryna in the 3rd set of her match. She has ben getting some good results in her final season on tour- this would be a big one.

Aryna had an MTO at 3-4 down in the 3rd set.

Sorana and Aryna trading breaks now, Sorana nervous trying to hold her own serve and take the match.

I'm watching Cobolli too. Tight first set, has a break in the second.

And Cirstea wins.
Aryna had lower back problems, apparently. But Sorana played very well from what I saw.

Great match from Sorana. I love it when players announce their retirement then get loads of great results.

Well done Flavio - he’s very sweet

it seems to happen quite often that players do well after they announce their retirement - maybe the pressure is off?

Coco Gauff didn’t look happy after her match but I’m not sure why

Issue with a spectator in the stands in the Sinner match.

Mirra was winning comfortably, but Golubic is making a comeback in the second set.

Another spectator issue?

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I get you. I don't dislike her as much- but I find her attitude the same, and the way she reacts when she is losing leaves a lot to be desired.
The medical time out today did seem to come from nowhere.

Plus, her interviews when she lost at RG last year (and other matches).

No, I'm not a fan.

And- the noise.

Some good matches today- plus the start of the doubles. I had been very by the lack of doubles information in the last few days. Joe Salisbury and Francisco Cabral are playing an alternate pairing- so fingers crossed they make it to the next round at least.

Casper is playing Lehecka- so that's another tough match.
Lore plays Cerundolo, anything could happen there. But Lore has home advantage.
NuRafa is the late match against Arnaldi- both are playing well, Arnaldi will have the crowd support, but NuRafa has all eyes on him at the moment. I hope it's not toolate!

Casper off to a good start.
Which will jinx him, probably.

My RB is playing up

Finally found Casper at the end of the set

it was a pretty swift first set.

He looks like he’s got somewhere else to be

This set is very messy so far

Jiri seems to have come back from the toilet break with more focus.

Come on Casper!

This is better. Serving for the match now- don't blow it, Casper. Seen too many matces lost from match points up this week!

Unfortunately, if he wins, Casper could end up playing Lore next match.
Or Cerundolo.

Either way, not easy.

Well done Casper.

When I run the ATP, spectators who wander about on match point will be banned for life from tournaments.