Under clouds, this morning, I left the flat. Early. Before traffic, before crowds. Once again, heading to the Tuileries and back before breakfast. Crossing the footbridge: Léopold-Sédar-Senghor. But I must be make sure to return to the flat by 9:00 – as today we are spending the day at the French Open, and I am looking forward to seeing Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams play.

At Roland-Garros, there are crowds and rain, then sun and crowds, and the highlight of the day is watching Serena playing her first match of a major tournament after having time off to have her baby. What a thrill to see her struggle. She has no mask: she shows all her emotion. Clearly, it's a struggle to get back in shape. And she triumphs - what a delight!

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