2020 Roland Garros QF: Rafael 'Rafaello' Nadal v. Jannik 'the unrepentant' Sinner

[Ajosin]

Poll closed early? Nadal in 3.

 

[DSH]

What kind of crap scheduling is this? Who puts five matches on single court? I'm disappointed that I am going to miss a must watch match.

The French and common sense don't get along.
"Oh là là"

 

[merwy]

Are you in the netherlands? Isn’t it around the same time over there as in paris?

Yeah I am. But I don’t see what’s your point? I was saying that Nadal will probably start at 11pm as they’re booked on court PC. So unless they move the women to another court (which they won’t as this is the only court with a roof), the men’s match will start either VERY late or tomorrow.

 

[StrongRule]

Nadal never played such late matches here. The bounce will probably be lower than ever. Very good news for hard hitters like Sinner, terrible news for Nadal.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Yeah I am. But I don’t see what’s your point? I was saying that Nadal will probably start at 11pm as they’re booked on court PC. So unless they move the women to another court (which they won’t as this is the only court with a roof), the men’s match will start either VERY late or tomorrow.

My point is why can’t you wait? I was thinking maybe because you have to work or school. Idk.

 

[Sysyphus]

Poll closed early? Nadal in 3.

somehow didn't anticipate this getting underway at ~11pm local time

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal never played such late matches here. The bounce will probably be lower than ever. Very good news for hard hitters like Sinner, terrible news for Nadal.

Lol ok. Sinner will have to repent for his surname.

 

[TennisFan3]

I'm guessing this match is postponed for tomorrow?

 

[merwy]

My point is why can’t you wait? I was thinking maybe because you have to work or school. Idk.

Oh I can wait. Maybe not watch the entire match (do have work in the morning). But I just think it’s ridiculous to schedule a match this late. Doesn’t seem fair to the players.

 

[Sysyphus]

Maybe Swiatek can get it done within half an hour or so, we'll see.

 

[merwy]

Maybe Swiatek can get it done within half an hour or so, we'll see.

Yeah maybe but strange it has to depend on that. Sinner is still a kid. Probably asked his parents for permission to stay up late to play the match.

 

[megamind]

Players waiting for the match like

I hope they reschedule it

 

[Soul_Evisceration]

There's zero chance that this match can be played today.

It will be postponed for tomorrow.

 

[Krish872007]

There's zero chance that this match can be played today.

It will be postponed for tomorrow.

They should announce it now instead of dragging and getting everyone's hopes up

 

[BeatlesFan]

There's zero chance that this match can be played today.

It will be postponed for tomorrow.

Better tell that to Roig, who already confirmed to Courier 8 minutes ago they were playing.

Fed took the court at the 2014 USO at 1:38 am for a match in the third round, this happens to lower ranked players not infrequently. It happens to GOAT's too.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Why would they do that? Give me a break. They will finish the match no matter what happens.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Oh I can wait. Maybe not watch the entire match (do have work in the morning). But I just think it’s ridiculous to schedule a match this late. Doesn’t seem fair to the players.

They got two days off though. I think nadal would love to finish his match and not come out tomorrow. Like someone mentioned federer played a match at 1:30 a.m at the us open lol.

 

[BeatlesFan]

There's zero chance that this match can be played today.

It will be postponed for tomorrow.

You do realize it's 10:30 in Paris, right?? They'll be on court in 10 minutes.

 

[FRV3]

Sinner FTW baby. Time to end Nadal's whole career.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Sinner is committing a sin by staying up past his bed time.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I hope this kid peaks tonight. Now is the time

 

[FRV3]

Tennis Channel lose signal for anyone else? Smh.

 

[romeo8880]

I hope this kid peaks tonight. Now is the time

Even if he peaks, Rafa in 3

 

[tudwell]

Is this match happening? Is Sinner still awake? For that matter, is old man Nadal?

 

[Tennis Rules]

i dont think that sinners parents allow him to stay up so late....kid was going to bed at nineteen hundred....

btw...poor sheduling for the biggest champ at this court.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Is this match happening? Is Sinner still awake? For that matter, is old man Nadal?

It's 10:28, people are acting like it's 4:00 in the morning. Yes, the match is happening they're on court for Christ's sake.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Will sinner get a taught a lesson for free or will he slay the bull?

 

[Krish872007]

I think they'll arrive on court in a bit

 

[tudwell]

It's 10:28, people are acting like it's 4:00 in the morning. Yes, the match is happening.

I know I was joking.

Nadal will probably be off the court before midnight anyway.

 

[Sephiroth]

Since when did RG have hologram technology?

 

[Oval_Solid]

Rafa in light blue

 

[FRV3]

DANG NABBIT the Tennis Channel on Sling lost signal for me. All other channels work.

 

[NuBas]

It's 10:28, people are acting like it's 4:00 in the morning. Yes, the match is happening they're on court for Christ's sake.

Yeah, they must not be like viewers in the US who watch tennis at late night and also the USO starting at midnight into AMs

 

[TheNachoMan]

It's 10:28, people are acting like it's 4:00 in the morning. Yes, the match is happening they're on court for Christ's sake.

Bunch of goody two shoes on here

 

[StrongRule]

I can't believe they scheduled everything on Chatrier. Terrible from the organizers. I don't think RG matches were ever played so late.

 

[FRV3]

DANG NABBIT the Tennis Channel on Sling lost signal for me. All other channels work.

It's back

 

[RF-18]

I can't believe they scheduled everything on Chatrier. Terrible from the organizers. I don't think RG matches were ever played so late.

Yes, tonight we witness history.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I can't believe they scheduled everything on Chatrier. Terrible from the organizers. I don't think RG matches were ever played so late.

Who cares. That’s why they got lights.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Bunch of goody two shoes on here

For 40+ years, the USO played the men's semis on Saturday and no matter how long the match went on Saturday, the final was 16 hours later on a Sunday. All these whiners need to man up.

 

[it slipped out of my hand]

HYPE

 

[gn]

Why are you laughing?
Is it because I forgot to add the fact that terrible schedule for Rafa will also affect his performance?

 

[jm1980]

I'll be surprised if Sinner wins more than six games

 

[BeatlesFan]

Annacone: "Why are people complaining about how late it is? This is dinner time back in Mallorca for Rafa, no worries!"

 

[Oval_Solid]

Moya doesn't look healthy

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Rafaelito to serve first.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rafa in 3 close sets. Think sinner will do decent but Rafa will still run him over. Looking forward to the clash though.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

12°

 

[TheNachoMan]

If sinner takes a set I’ll be happy

soften him up for Novak

 

[Yugram]

RAFAEL NADAL – THE KING OF TENNIS !!!

VAMOS

 

[merwy]

For 40+ years, the USO played the men's semis on Saturday and no matter how long the match went on Saturday, the final was 16 hours later on a Sunday. All these whiners need to man up.

But why play at night when you can play during the day? When did tennis become a nighttime sport? When’s the last time you played a game of tennis at midnight?