2021 Roland Garros - Men's Singles R3 - Daniil Medvedev (2) vs Reilly Opelka (32)

[TennisFan3]

Umm he beat him in Madrid

Right. But this Medvedev seems like a different player. He is moving far better and playing much better defense vs earlier this clay season.

 

[ForehandCross]

If Medvedev had a point ending consistent weapon( which I think he needs to work on, he can do it with his FH) he will be unstoppable on any surface.

 

[TennisFan3]

Meanwhile P Busta is stealthily moving through the draw. What do people say about the Spaniard's chances?

 

[dapchai]

Pretty boring match.

 

[James P]

Medvedev has already earned 13 BPs in just Reilly's 7th service game.

 

[dapchai]

Opelka an absolute mug.

 

[ForehandCross]

Medvedev has already earned 13 BPs in just Reilly's 7th service game.

He is returning on some points as is if he knows where Opelka will go.

 

[Sudacafan]

Seems that Mdvdv is solving Opelka easier than I thought.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Opelka an absolute mug.

Seriously medvedev is not doing much because opelka is playing like a mug.

 

[ForehandCross]

Medvedev has already earned 13 BPs in just Reilly's 7th service game.

What do you think of the Garin match? Is it possible he pulls it out?

 

[James P]

3-0 double break lead in the second. Cruising.

 

[James P]

What do you think of the Garin match? Is it possible he pulls it out?

Sure, it's possible. That match is probably close to a toss up, but the way Medvedev is playing maybe he is actually favored.

 

[Sudacafan]

I always knew that Mdvdv was a clay specialist.

 

[Terenigma]

I wish people would stop calling players mugs. I'll have you know my mug right now is full of delicious vimto and maintaining itself in my hand. It would never collapse on me the way Opelka is collapsing.

 

[James P]

I always knew that Mdvdv was a clay specialist.

How does 2021 Roland Garros champion sound?

I kid, I kid

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

Opelka is all UE's. Like 23 in 13 games.

 

[ForehandCross]

Sure, it's possible. That match is probably close to a toss up, but the way Medvedev is playing maybe he is actually favored.

I hadn't watch his last two rounds. He looks pretty good here.

 

[Sudacafan]

How does 2021 Roland Garros champion sound?

I kid, I kid

It’s between him and Isner.

 

[aman92]

Meddal

 

[ForehandCross]

Talk about meandering, commentators talking about how Medvedev would make a good clown.

I am not kidding, they actually gave his "funny walk" as a reason for that.

 

[TennisFan3]

If Medvedev had a point ending consistent weapon( which I think he needs to work on, he can do it with his FH) he will be unstoppable on any surface.

You could say the same for a lot of pros. A lot of these players lack a dominant aggressive forehand for first strike tennis.
Tennis matches are NOT won with the highlight reel rallies that we all focus on. They are won usually by the quicker points 0-2 and 0-4 shots. Hence why the first strike tennis is so important.
For instance - while playing Nadal on clay - it's almost impossible to get the return (which returning his serve) on his backhand. Even by a GOAT ROS like Novak. Nadal will take more than 3/4th serve returns on his forehand and then take control of the point, if not end it right there.

 

[Sudacafan]

Opelka not playing at his highest level. He’s playing like he was 6’3”.

 

[Third Serve]

Future Roland Garros champion here

 

[ForehandCross]

I wanted a bagel!!

 

[dapchai]

Future Roland Garros champion here

The Russian PM for 21 RG champion?

 

[James P]

Opelka finaly gets a hold.

 

[dapchai]

Meddy dropshotting Opelka to death.

 

[TennisFan3]

Wow the lady empire is so lazy. She didn't even move to check the line call. Prefers to be seated. Hell, wouldn't it be better to get some movement in the legs..
I think that backhand by Medvedev was in.

 

[James P]

In the Giron-Garin match, it's now tied a set apiece after Garin came out on fire. Giron managed to close out the second set 7-5.

 

[ForehandCross]

In the Giron-Garin match, it's now tied a set apiece after Garin came out on fire. Giron managed to close out the second set 7-5.

Let them go 4+ hours

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy playing well. He could be world no1 by the end of this tournament.

 

[ForehandCross]

2-0 up easy peasy

 

[doxieman]

Alright this is boring, time to switch over to giron vs garin

 

[TennisFan3]

Meddy playing well. He could be world no1 by the end of this tournament.

The most undeserved #1 of all time. No slam wins. The most recent slam final in which he got absolutely humiliated.
Everyone would know who the true king is. I hope Medvedev NEVER gets to #1. Unless he wins a slam, which I don't think will happen.

 

[James P]

The most undeserved #1 of all time. No slam wins. The most recent slam final in which he got absolutely humiliated.
Everyone would know who the true king is. I hope Medvedev NEVER gets to #1. Unless he wins a slam, which I don't think will happen.

I'm becoming more convinced it's happening, bar a Novak RG 2021 title.

 

[Krish872007]

Didn't expect this, Med is completely dismantling the giant.

 

[StrongRule]

So Med was losing in first rounds during the whole clay season and now he is suddenly in form? And some still think it is not a red hardcourt?

 

[TennisFan3]

I'm becoming more convinced it's happening, bar a Novak RG 2021 title.

How? It can only happen if:
1) Nadal beats Novak in the SF.
2) Medvedev beats Titspas/Zverev to get to the final.

I would say that 2) is even more unlikely than 1). Novak has a better chance of beating Nadal, than Medvedev has of beating Titspas/Zverev. The latter 2 have been really in form this clay season.
And while I love what Medvedev is doing in RG 2021, he will be flummoxed when he faces a decent clay court player.

 

[James P]

How? It can only happen if:
1) Nadal beats Novak in the SF.
2) Medvedev beats Titspas/Zverev to get to the final.

I would say that 2) is even more unlikely than 1). Novak has a better chance of beating Nadal, than Medvedev has of beating Titspas/Zverev. The latter 2 have been really in form this clay season.
And while I love what Medvedev is doing in RG 2021, he will be flummoxed when he faces a decent clay court player.

I mean after Wimbledon. Not after RG.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Future Roland Garros champion here

Not this year and i still don’t think clay is his favorite surface.

 

[Nadal_King]

Medvedev is going to super dangerous at Wimbledon this year, if he can do well on a surface we all thought he couldn't play let alone being his worst one so a surface where his serve will be a weapon also hus flat groundstrokes will be dangerous in it all points sign towards a great run at Wimbledon

 

[ACE of Hearts]

17 winners and 27 UEs. Nice ratio for opelmug.

 

[Third Serve]

Not this year and i still don’t think clay is his favorite surface.

Forgot to add /s

 

[TennisFan3]

I mean after Wimbledon. Not after RG.

Could you please provide some scenarios. I haven't done the research. What would Medvedev need to do in Wimbledon to get to #1?
Does he get there automatically if Novak fails to win Wimb 2021?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

So Med was losing in first rounds during the whole clay season and now he is suddenly in form? And some still think it is not a red hardcourt?

Who has he played? A bunch of mugs!

 

[ForehandCross]

Medvedev cruising!

 

[Winners or Errors]

Looks like he’s going to triple his goal for the tournament.

 

[StrongRule]

Who has he played? A bunch of mugs!

During the real clay tournaments he also didn't face titans in first rounds, you know.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Hows Medvedev playing? That great or Reilly sucking?

 

[ForehandCross]

Hows Medvedev playing? That great or Reilly sucking?

Medvedev is playing very good. Reilly has been okay except the second set.