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G.O.A.T.
I guess that's the burning question: will Djokovic win zero sets or one set? Fascinating.
2021 Roland Garros - Men's Singles QF - Daniil Medvedev (2) vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (5)
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I guess that's the burning question: will Djokovic win zero sets or one set? Fascinating.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
I did also predict Tsitsipas v Zverev semi final, on the back of stating Thiem will lose early clearing the path for him, but I count that as one.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Yeah I see tsitsipas in the final now too. I think Zverev might run him closer though.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
I predict it is going to be a fun match to watch for sure, but I don't see Zverev winning. Tsitsipas will make the final in whatever it takes.
The Guru
Legend
Disagree. Quality was pretty good and Medvedev gave a solid effort. Stef's just better.
Good match on the whole. Tsitsipas' level from the back of the court was consistently solid throughout, though he experienced several service dips. I was impressed by Medvedev mixing things up and adapting to swing momentum back into his favour but ultimately he needed to play too far above his base level to be able to hang with Tsitsipas, and by his final few service games he was reliant on zoning on his serve and could hardly get a look in off the ground.
Tsitsipas' issue going forwards for me will be his lack of variation. He has become extremely good at playing the way he does - playing great serve+1s, controlling points with his forehand, using his fine offensive movement to finish off points in the forecourt - but I don't think he has an extra gear he can transition into to be able to take on one of Nadal or Djokovic (both of whom will have noted Medvedev's effective use of drop shots and will plan for any potential final accordingly). His base level is enough against the likes of Medvedev and potentially Zverev but he will need to unlock something new and different within himself to have a chance at the title.
Tsitsipas' issue going forwards for me will be his lack of variation. He has become extremely good at playing the way he does - playing great serve+1s, controlling points with his forehand, using his fine offensive movement to finish off points in the forecourt - but I don't think he has an extra gear he can transition into to be able to take on one of Nadal or Djokovic (both of whom will have noted Medvedev's effective use of drop shots and will plan for any potential final accordingly). His base level is enough against the likes of Medvedev and potentially Zverev but he will need to unlock something new and different within himself to have a chance at the title.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
I agree, quality wasn't bad.
But the match could have been longer. No one is pleased after a straight sets loss.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Regardless of might haves, Novak HAS been the 2nd best player this clay season.
Novak also beat Titspas in Rome.
How can anyone argue that Titspas has been better than Novak this year on clay?
Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
I think that match (assuming it happens) is well in the balance actually! 60-40 Nadal for me.
SardinesForDinner
Professional
Highlights:
mike danny
Bionic Poster
If this is you, you were damn fast.
Can RG hire you to make proper highlights?
SardinesForDinner
Professional
Thank you
I do my best to get it up as quickly as possible in best quality.Well, they can try but they won't.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
They won't because they're beneath you, am I right?Thank you
Well, they can try but they won't.
You are on a run but I hope that it ends here lol.
I think if it is Novak v Rafa that Novak will win at least 1 set. I also think Zverev has a 50-50 shot of taking out Stefanos.
I do agree that whether it is Aleksander or Stefanos v Rafa in the final they will have a little chance of causing upset.
The only question mark i have over Rafa is if someone can win one of first 2 sets against him and even say get him into say 4-4or 5-5 in 4th set even if they are trailing 2-1 in sets. He has been suspect for fatigue and making more errors as he gets tired in last 12 months or so. If someone could push him to 5th set we could see an upset.
The big question is can anyone win the first set against Rafa as if they don't he never loses at the French Open.
SardinesForDinner
Professional
They won't because they're beneath you, am I right?
They honestly have no clue what they're doing. I think it was the last Tsitsipas match where they uploaded a short preview video as the highlight video... embarrassing. Obviously a mistake but they never corrected it and no official highlights were uploaded.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Apparently, med was going mental on the ump for not getting a first serve after a camera moved during his serve motion
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TheNachoMan
Guest
Med still better
EllieK
Hall of Fame
Beaten in straight sets. How does that work?Med still better
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TheNachoMan
Guest
aldeayeah
G.O.A.T.
Dude. He was severely outclassed today, he did well to make the sets relatively close.
In order of Tsitsipas-Medvedev:
Aces 3-5
DFs 1-0
Winners 33-31
UEs 24-44
Service points won 74%-60%
Total points won 118-91
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
I'll play devil's advocate:
Tsitsipas had a championship point in Barcelona against Rafa 6 weeks ago. He came very, very close to beating him. Whereas in Rome, Djokovic lost the third set 3-6 and wilted at the end.
Ultimately it's a moot point since neither Tsitsipas or Zedrot will win more than 10 games against Rafa on Sunday.
robthai
Hall of Fame
the exact opposite happened
EllieK
Hall of Fame
Agreed.
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
That is all true. But Novak beat Titspas in Rome.
And the fact is that if Titspas couldn't even beat Novak in Masters, he will get CREAMED in a slam match. Probably won't even win a set.
So yeah, Titspas is a distant third favorite for the title. Can't imagine him winning unless Nadal AND Novak BOTH have an injury.
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dapchai
Legend
And a near-beatdown happned. Only about 2 hours and 30 mins.
How has novak been the second best clay courter this year???? Novak won one tournament and that was one of the weakest draw in the history of tennis. Tsitsipas won with a better draw at Lyon and Tsitsipas also won MC and stretched Nadal at Barca. Please think rationally about this. In addition to belgrade novak reached Rome F which is by far his best clay court tourney and he narrowly beat Tsitsipas. Only beating Tsitsipas does not make you the better clay court player. Tsitsipas is miles ahead of Novak in achievements this clay season and its not even close. So you think just because Kyrgios beat Novak 2 times that Kyrgios is better than Novak?
EddieChang
Rookie
remember 2017 rome and rg? thiem vs djokovic look it up
DIMI_D
Hall of Fame
I also predicted this semi couldn't decide out of Zverev vs Tsitsi the winner their match will be so close!!
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
Feather
Legend
I remember all of your predictions and so far all right.
I got 2,4 and 5 as same as that of yours. We discussed about Roger reaching 4R, it happened. I expect Nadal to beat Djokovic in SF and I also expect Tsitsipas to make final. Never thought Thiem will lose that early.. expected him to reach min QF against Zverev..
And regarding Rafa, I feel he will drop a set to Tsitsipas.. either first or second, mostly second.. but winner will be Rafa, never in doubt
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Let us enjoy one of Tsits favourite hits. Estonian rap
Not gonna lie, I do enjoy this.
Thanks.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Blq, blq, blq, Tsitsipas can't beat this one, cause he lost in x match, nonsenses. That's not how tennis work. And Tsitsipas is getting better and better every single day.
The lost to Nadal was after a match point, and a super close match. Hard to see Nadal winning another such close one. Also Tsitsipas acknowledge that he was way too passive on the important points, which was his problem.
Against Djokovic Tsitsipas was dominating the first day, rain delay, and on the second day Djokovic was at his max(so far i didn't see him play better tennis), and Tsitsipas was absolutely not at his best. Hes service game was garbage all over. He barely put first serve in the times he was broken. His serve game was garbage, as well as his second.
If he was serve better he would 100% won that match. And Tsitsipas was a bit tired. He played all the tournaments before that, and won MC as well.
To be fair if Tsitsipas somehow manage to win against Zverev(easiest draw), as Tsitsipas energy looks to drop after a set or two, and he somehow manage to do so in 3-0 sets, and Tsitsipas energy level on the final is close to 90% i give him 50-50 chance against Djokovic, and 30-70 against Nadal.
The lost to Nadal was after a match point, and a super close match. Hard to see Nadal winning another such close one. Also Tsitsipas acknowledge that he was way too passive on the important points, which was his problem.
Against Djokovic Tsitsipas was dominating the first day, rain delay, and on the second day Djokovic was at his max(so far i didn't see him play better tennis), and Tsitsipas was absolutely not at his best. Hes service game was garbage all over. He barely put first serve in the times he was broken. His serve game was garbage, as well as his second.
If he was serve better he would 100% won that match. And Tsitsipas was a bit tired. He played all the tournaments before that, and won MC as well.
To be fair if Tsitsipas somehow manage to win against Zverev(easiest draw), as Tsitsipas energy looks to drop after a set or two, and he somehow manage to do so in 3-0 sets, and Tsitsipas energy level on the final is close to 90% i give him 50-50 chance against Djokovic, and 30-70 against Nadal.
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