2021 Roland Garros - Men's Singles R4 - Stefanos Tsitsipas (5) vs Pablo Carreño Busta (12)

[Dominic & Andrey]

When are they scheduled to meet, semis?
They've played once before on clay in Monte Carlo - Med won in a see-saw 3 setter but Tsitsipas has improved a lot since then

Quarters, it's possibly Zverev in the semis

 

[Azure]

I'm a straight guy and have to admit that PCB is a GOD, the long hair dude isn't bad looking either

Jesus busting Busta

 

[Beckerserve]

Quarters, it's possibly Zverev in the semis

Tsitsipas v Medvedev turning into maybe a Federer v Djokovic type rivalry.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Quarters, it's possibly Zverev in the semis

Zverev has the easiest draw out of everyone until the semis. RG organisers trolling the ABZ crowd

 

[Krish872007]

I think there has been a fix along those lines for sure. I have noticed this year no subtle remarks by Nadal and Djokovic aimed at each other so i wonder if both are wise to this.

I think Djokovic and Nadal (and Federer) are all aware of the real narrative that's been spun since 2014 about how they're old and they'll be replaced by younger, better stars - and they've been going about their business with single-minded focus to make sure it doesn't happen for a while

 

[Gazelle]

Yeah Tsitsipas is the favourite to get to final on clay but he has a mental block against Meddy. It could be significant as the mental side of things can sometimes be bigger than just the surface.

I really want to see that match. It's going to be a nailbiter.

 

[Steve0904]

When are they scheduled to meet, semis?
They've played once before on clay in Monte Carlo - Med won in a see-saw 3 setter but Tsitsipas has improved a lot since then

Next match if both win today. QF’s.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Zverev has the easiest draw out of everyone until the semis. RG organisers trolling the ABZ crowd

Nishikori can push him if he's not too tired

 

[Hitman]

Busta trying to save face here.

 

[ForumMember]

Tsitsipas is looking really good. If he meets Djokovic in final, nothing is given.

 

[Kralingen]

Tsitsipas looks a lot better when he can make the game vertical and play at the net and trade drop shots.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I really want to see that match. It's going to be a nailbiter.

Both are playing some of their best tennis ever right now. Will be a blockbuster by the looks of it.

 

[skip1969]

Both these matches, so one-sided so far. I keep asking myself if all these straight-setters mean anything. As if every round is exposing a clear gap between the contenders and pretenders.

 

[Krish872007]

Tsitsipas is looking really good. If he meets Djokovic in final, nothing is given.

Sadly for him he'll most likely have to deal with a very motivated Nadal next Sunday

 

[Hitman]

Both are playing some of their best tennis ever right now. Will be a blockbuster by the looks of it.

A potential gem, maybe?

 

[Kralingen]

Great hold from Busta after being 0-40 down. Tsitsipas needs to utilize the drop shot a bit more.. his horizontal chasing isn’t that effective

 

[Gazelle]

When are they scheduled to meet, semis?
They've played once before on clay in Monte Carlo - Med won in a see-saw 3 setter but Tsitsipas has improved a lot since then

So Meddy has already beaten Tsitsipas on clay?

The Greek will have his hands full.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tsitsipas is looking really good. If he meets Djokovic in final, nothing is given.

If Nadal goes out tsitsipas has a chance. If Rafa is there though he doesn’t. Still Meddy could be a big roadblock for tsitsipas in quarters.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Busta giving everything he has

 

[Hitman]

Busta digging in deeper than an Alabama tick

 

[Pablo1989]

Wow, what a point PCB!!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Busta breaks! He’s arrived to the party a bit late though haha.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

I thought you were female and that was you in Avatar?!!! Ive been trying to subtly chat you up for ages!!! Now you say you are a guy? WTF.

Lol that's not me, that's my gf and future wife

 

[Azure]

Booster for Busta. Tsitsipas needs to be careful!!

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Some GOAT points from Busta in this game

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Busta finding his game a bit. Would be interesting if he took to a 4th.

 

[Steve0904]

A plot twist. Nice play from PCB. Tsitsipas needs more aggression.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tsitsipas break point.

 

[Steve0904]

Btw, how horrible is the RG scheduling. Two top 5 players playing at the same time.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Peak agressive PCB is HERE !

 

[TennisFan3]

Seriously why are Medvedev and TItspas playing at the same time.

RG scheduling is pathetic as always. Waiting the whole day to watch matches, and now can watch only one. Seriously disappointing.

 

[Hitman]

Btw, how horrible is the RG scheduling. Two top 5 players playing at the same time.

RG can never get their scheduling right, ever. LOL

 

[Kralingen]

Btw, how horrible is the RG scheduling. Two top 5 players playing at the same time.

Only for prime time Delbonis and then a 2 hour wait to see Zverev Nishikori play defensive tennis on a slow court for 3-4 hours.
They couldn’t have mismatched these more if they tried.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Jesus busting Busta

Hahaha I was kidding though about Tsits and Busta. I remember during AO this year my Mom who doesn't follow tennis at all, just stopped and asked me what the long hair dude's name is lol. She said he is very handsome : P

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

RG can never get their scheduling right, ever. LOL

Even with great weather, no rain delays they still mess up haha.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I'm a straight guy and have to admit that PCB is a GOD, the long hair dude isn't bad looking either

Tsitsipas is a literal Greek god. Hard to not be in awe of him.

 

[Hitman]

Even with great weather, no rain delays they still mess up haha.

The modern day RG is still RG

 

[Pablo1989]

Btw, how horrible is the RG scheduling. Two top 5 players playing at the same time.

And its youtube channel...

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Do you try to fight from 1-4 down or just prepare for the next set...

 

[March31]

Tsitsipas SHOULD make the final here - looking good, has a good path through

He won't get through Medvedev.

 

[Gazelle]

Tsitsipas is a literal Greek god. Hard to not be in awe of him.

Until he shanks a backhand

 

[ForumMember]

Roger Federer withdrew officially

 

[TennisFan3]

Tsitsipas is looking really good. If he meets Djokovic in final, nothing is given.

It will be a bloodbath. The only guy that can beat Novak on this court is Nadal.
Titspas couldn't even beat Novak at Rome. And last year's match would have been straights had Novak not gone on mental walkabout.
FInally: Titspas FIRST SLAM final. He is likely to choke massively. Big time. Given all that I expect an easy Novak victory like the AO.

 

[SonicNirvana]

Do you try to fight from 1-4 down or just prepare for the next set...

fight

 

[Pablo1989]

Tsitsipas is a literal Greek god. Hard to not be in awe of him.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Glad to see Pablo making an effort in this 3rd set!!!!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Roger Federer withdrew officially

Where did you hear this???

 

[Gazelle]

Do you try to fight from 1-4 down or just prepare for the next set...

Depends on the choking skills of your opponent.

 

[Azure]

Hahaha I was kidding though about Tsits and Busta. I remember during AO this year my Mom who doesn't follow tennis at all, just stopped and asked me what the long hair dude's name is lol. She said he is very handsome : P

Your mum has good taste in men

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Been some great rallies. Can busta take it a 4th?