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Hello, Elle,
OK, i will watch Jo Konta's match.
The men's games go on a bit too long for me.
I may watch Federer for a while, too.
He is very talented I think.
Good all is well in the North (South to me!)
No birds in the nest, last time I looked.

Good morning, Rusty!
Bright blue skies and sunshine but a little fresher than yesterday as yet.
Just got home again......
I was out with the dog at 8 am - back to normal routine!
The dog appreciated it!
I have a few pressing household jobs to do this morning.......otherwise the day is my own (to watch the tennis!)
How are things your end?

Good morning, Elle!
All fine and dandy here.
Weather is a bit dull, though.
I took the scenic route for my paper.
Have the day to myself (as far as I know!) now!

Hi, Rusty!
All jobs now done and dusted!
I am ready to watch Jo's match on Court One at 1pm!
Roger is playing third on Centre Court.
Did your friends from Norn Iron arrive safely in Florida?
It is unpleasantly hot again here.......
When will this end?!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, they are in Orlando now.
They had to "wait in line" to collect their motor.
Apparently it is enormous!
The young ones enjoy it.
I have told them to beware of crocodiles!

Hi, Rusty!
That is good!
It sounds as though they are all set for a great holiday!
A lot of your relatives and friends seem to like Orlando!
Have you ever been there yourself?
I have only been to New York.... a brief visit when our eldest grandson was born there.
Well, Jo has done it!
She is through to the Quarter - Finals!
Well done her!
Did you watch?

Hello, Elle!
Orlando is too hot for my taste.
They tell me it is very good there, though.
The food is meant to be very good.
I watched a part of Jo's game.
Not it all.
I do not understand how the tie-break works.
She is going strongly, isn't she just!
Who awaits her?

Hi, Rusty!
Right...the tie-break......

A tie -break is played if the no of games in the set reaches 6-all.
The player due to serve the 13th game serves first, then the other player serves the next two points.
After the third point, the players take turns, serving two points each.
They change ends after the first 6 points have been played.
The first player to reach 7 points wins the tie-break.
But if the tie-break score reaches 6 all, then the winner is whoever gets two clear points ahead.

Is that making sense to you?
Jo plays Simona Halep in the Quarter- final
(Halep just put out Azarenka)

Hello, Elle!
No, it is a bit too complicated for me.
I am not as bright as you!
Miss Halep is a fine player, too, isn't she?
Couple of new words in puzzle for me today.
Always learning!

Hi, Rusty!
I'm sorry, I did my best to explain it clearly!
But it's easy for me as I've spent years playing tennis!
There once was a time when I played every day!
Rafa is in serious trouble....he lost the first two sets....he now needs to win the next three sets if he is to go through!
I haven't even looked at the crosswords today!
There hasn't been time!