TENNIS thread- We're saying good bye to Rome, and counting down to Roland Garros.

[Raahh]

Looks like the old thread is ending and I had a Jannik-panic .

Score checking- Big Foe is 2 sets down to Faria.

He did- and he does not come across well in episode 3. I mean, there's only a year between them- so no-one can make the excuse he was young. So was Rafa. In the early years of their rivalry, he's an utter knob- and at that time, I don't think people bought his 'injury' time outs either, from the comments made. They viewed him as a clown bit of an idiot. He was always alway retiring when losing.

Yes I remember him always retiring - he was notorious for it (and doing silly impressions of other players)

I’ll save episode 3 for another day - it’s quite intense - it’s interesting that Rafa’s team didn’t seem to want him to keep playing in 2024 but Rafa himself did - it’s as if he didn’t really know what else to do other than play even though his body wasn’t up to it

I don't like episode 3, so far it feels like a collection of his losses to Djok .

No, he couldn't let go,

I wonder if now, with his boys, and a change in focus, he might realise he could have really caused long term damage? He probably does.

The fireworks went off during thr match,loads of cheers. Someone wearing an arsenal shirt that wax picked out on the camera and then one with a PSG top was cheered.

A fantastic show from Take That last night! Belinda Carlisle still looks stunning! The Script also supported. Trying to catch up on all the tennis news.

Glad you enjoyed it kazza!

Marta has taken the first set against Iga. It’s been a close match though. Sorana seems to be having an easier time in her match.

Kazza that sounds great. Belinda Carlisle!

I'm on episode 4 nowof the Rafa doc- it's dealing a lot with 2015, and that period when nothing seemed to go right. It's interesting to hear him admit it was anxiety- it always felt it was more a mental block, that just physical issues at the time.
And 'demoting' Uncle Toni.

And Iga has lost the first set to Kostyuk.

Marta is ahead in the second set- they are trading breaks though.
Iga is all over the place.

Sorana Cirstea should have announced she was retiring years ago- it's done her game the world of good

Well done Marta- an upset, but not that surprising. She's been playing well all season.

And now Iga is out. Well done Marta but I am disappointed for Iga.

I may have jumped the gun with Cirstea, the second set in that match has turned.

Goodness, what an implosion from Iga. The first set was a great battle. Well done to Marta.

I'm disappointed for Iga too- this feels like it's her tournament. I don't really want Aryna to win. I would like to see maybe Andreeva get to the final, Potapova has been playing very well.

I would love to see Mirra win her first slam but not sure if she’s strong enough to beat Aryna.

I don't really want Aryna to win either Raahh. I also think there's a pretty good chance either Marta or Elina gets to the final and I don't want a Belarus vs Ukraine final.

No, Madrid was awkward when it was Mirra and Marta. Mirra didn't even stick around for any pictures. I don't want to see that again.

No, that wasn’t a nice atmosphere.

Aryna plays Naomi next- and although I am finding the fashion sideshow farcical, I think Naomi has a bigger chance than many to beat Aryna- though this is the furthest she has gone at RG.

I wanted to watch the Jodar match, but need to go out for a bit, hopefully not for too long.

Belinda has started well against Elina. I like Belinda a lot, so I would be very happy to see her win this.

I've jinxed Belinda.

PCB is playing unreal, he’s moving better than Rafa who is almost young enough to be his son.