2021 Roland Garros - Men's Singles - General Discussion

[Sudacafan]

Wow. Another straight set victory from Diego and he’ll be fresh for Nadal/Sinner. Will be a pain in the ass now that he’s fresh. Certainly ups his chances after the lackluster clay season.

Diego was 4/0 up in the third, was tied 4/4 and was almost broken, which could have led to Struff serving for the set.
Struff played very well during that stretch.
Diego had to work extra to straighten that.

 

[Novichok]

Delete.

 

[blablavla]

Diego was 4/0 up in the third, was tied 4/4 and was almost broken, which could have led to Struff serving for the set.
Struff played very well during that stretch.
Diego had to work extra to straighten that.

and then Musetti told Struff, hold my beer pal

 

[I Am Finnish]

Who plays first on Wednesday?

 

[Nadal_King]

Who plays first on Wednesday?

I think Nadal- Schwartzy, night match is billed as HISTORIC one and don't think Nadal- Schwartzman may live upto that billing even Djokovic- Berrettini may not but still better chances

 

[Larry Duff]

Everyone is a mug

 

[ewiewp]

Only zverev type of game has chance against Rafa, ironically, I think.

 

[clayqueen]

 

[SonicNirvana]

Only zverev type of game has chance against Rafa, ironically, I think.

Yeah he’s the only one that gets free points.

 

[phl92]

Has some1 of Nadal fans data of the set percentage of Nadals RG wins? How much of his 106 wins here he won in 3/4/5 sets?
My guess is 3sets > 80%

 

[I Am Finnish]

Only zverev type of game has chance against Rafa, ironically, I think.

Imo Tsitsipas has a better chance

 

[Marius_Hancu]

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[Nostradamus]

Hey, This Leo Borg looks like a real deal. 1 set all with #1 seed in the boys draw. and he has some real weapons. Big time forehand and big serves to go with it. Nothing like his father Bjorn Borg who has very loopy topspin forehand. Big forehand leo has sold of like James Blake forehand.

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[Nostradamus]

Watching Borg today,, noticed that he hits the ball very flat especially off backhand side. Ironic but if he can add more topspin and cut down on errors and improve his movement, he could be a top ATP player. Looks like very talented player already with big time forehand and good serves for a junior.

 

[ewiewp]

Imo Tsitsipas has a better chance

Overally maybe yes. But Tsitsipas never really faced Rafa's A game on clay and I can not assess how he would fare against Rafa at RG.

 

[I Am Finnish]

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[Ray Mercer]

I like Tsitsipas’ game but I don’t think there’s any chance a one handed backhand is going to be able to hold up in best of 5 on Chatrier. Nadal will constantly spin the ball high to that wing until a shank or short ball is coughed up. A one hander against Nadal on clay is such a liability. Wawrinka, Federer and Thiem all have great one handers and they were all abused on that court.

 

[phl92]

I like Tsitsipas’ game but I don’t think there’s any chance a one handed backhand is going to be able to hold up in best of 5 on Chatrier. Nadal will constantly spin the ball high to that wing until a shank or short ball is coughed up. A one hander against Nadal on clay is such a liability. Wawrinka, Federer and Thiem all have great one handers and they were all abused on that court.

I see the Onehander also in a disadvantage especially on this court and conditions. However Tsitsipas uses his OHBH not really as an attacking shot (or very rarely) but more as a high topspin defending shot, so I think he could find a way to get around the massive topspin shots of Nadal... in theory...

 

[Boom-Boom]

Only zverev type of game has chance against Rafa, ironically, I think.

Yep Zverev a better chance on Chatrier IMO

 

[NedStark]

Yep Zverev a better chance on Chatrier IMO

OTOH, Zverev forehand IMO is not good enough to press Nadal's BH (another key factor in beating Nadal), unless he is absolutely red-lining.

 

[phl92]

Someone knows when the 2 semis are scheduled for tomorrow (Local time)?

 

[fundrazer]

I know this is the singles thread, but the doubles between Mahut/Herber and Cabal/Farah is pretty hype right now. French team getting lifted by the crowd after being down a few match points in the second. Up a break in the deciding third set now.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

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[onyxrose81]

I guess there’s a reason no match thread for Zverev and Tsitsipas? I don’t really care so I’m not going to make one but just thought it was interesting.

 

[daphne]

Where is Djok vs Nadl thread?

 

[AceSalvo]

I hope Sinner goes all the way.

lmfao, where? into Bowser's castle? because that's where he's headed right now. @MichaelNadal

Looks like Sinner's got company there. The hallowed Bull.

 

[Red Rick]

Where is Djok vs Nadl thread?

did you show threads by ignored posters?

 

[James P]

It's all come down to this.

Tomorrow settles it.

Spoiler

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[I Am Finnish]

DJOKOVIC OPEN

 

[I Am Finnish]

GOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Djokovic
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[SonicNirvana]

Yugram curse

 

[Nostradamus]

GOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Djokovic
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Just found out from Official channels Why RAFA lost in french open. He had a Bad foot injury and he didn't want to take away from novak's victory so he didn't say anything. What a great sportsmanship

 

[I Am Finnish]

Just found out from Official channels Why RAFA lost in french open. He had a Bad foot injury and he didn't want to take away from novak's victory so he didn't say anything. What a great sportsmanship

Humbledal

 

[Nostradamus]

Humbledal

So you know what this mean..... Rafa is NOT in decline. so in 2022,,,, Unless one of the young guns pop up and plays crazy good,,, RAFA will win again. We all know what Healthy RAFA can do to novak......

 

[Zebrev]

This RG is Zverevs to lose now.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

This RG is Zverevs to lose now.

I think _this_ RG was already won by Djokovic (check the thread title).

 

[chuckersthenut]

LOL @ turning on the van asshe Shapovalov match after zverev Nadal. Seems like their playing a completely different game.

 

[Nostradamus]

why is Tiafoe or Norrie not getting and view time ?? they are in a death struggle close matches and Tennis channel just showing Sakkari match ..

 

[chuckersthenut]

Time travel is real.

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

Kotov beats Cam 6-2 in the 5th. And doesn't even look exhausted at all.

 

[TripleATeam]

Kotov beats Cam 6-2 in the 5th. And doesn't even look exhausted at all.

This is the 3 year ago thread, how did you stumble into it?