2022 Roland Garros R1: [4] Stefano Tsitsipas vs. Lorenzo Musetti

[UnforcedTerror]

The battle of one-handers on their favorite surface. Who will win?

Vote and discuss.

 

[Musterrific]

Feeling an upset here.

 

[welcome2petrkordaland]

Yes please

 

[Checkmate]

Lorenzo loves the space on Chatrier to defend infinitely and load his strokes from Marseille.

Definitely a close match if Musetti is feeling it on the BH side.

 

[coolcamden]

ST in straights. What’s there to discuss?

 

[dking68]

Feeling an upset here.

Same

 

[dking68]

ST in straights. What’s there to discuss?

If Musetti could take 2 sets from Djokovic last year, don’t be surprised if Musetti takes 3 from Tsitsipas

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

If Musetti could take 2 sets from Djokovic last year, don’t be surprised if Musetti takes 3 from Tsitsipas

Musetti could probably take 8 sets off Borg, as long as they were playing 9 out of 17. His problem has always been finishing matches, not starting them. Jokes aside, it's a shame that injury struck him just as he was starting to hit his stride. He actually remained questionable until approximately 48 hours ago, when he finally announced he'd be going to Paris. For someone like him to skip Rome, plus the following week with its crucial points, you know the issue was pretty serious. This means that even if he's fully recovered, there's no way he's in top condition. Which in turn translates to zero chances vs an in-form and hungry Tsits. He may keep it interesting for a while, perhaps even take a set, but I just can't see him taking three from The Greek Tragedy.

 

[stringertom]

Is Platopas now Greta’s tennis royalty and that’s why the poll choice is Green God ???

The Thinker in 3. Musetti in current condition is damaged goods.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

This was the prequel, exactly one year ago. Moose put on an absolute clinic for a set and a half, then wilted and ended up eating his trademark bagel.

 

[Aabye5]

This was the prequel, exactly one year ago. Moose put on an absolute clinic for a set and a half, then wilted and ended up eating his trademark bagel.

Moose loves bagels, but he prefers muffins and upsets more, I think. And he really like the clay...

Stay focused and Forza

 

[Aabye5]

Is Platopas now Greta’s tennis royalty and that’s why the poll choice is Green God ???

The Thinker in 3. Musetti in current condition is damaged goods.

The injury?

 

[stringertom]

The injury?

He retired with a thigh issue at 3-6 0-1 vs Zedraffe in Madrid and gave up his WC in Rome as a result of the injury.

 

[Aabye5]

He retired with a thigh issue at 3-6 0-1 vs Zedraffe in Madrid and gave up his WC in Rome as a result of the injury.

I know, but you don't think there's a chance he's recovered?

 

[stringertom]

I know, but you don't think there's a chance he's recovered?

Not enough to take a set from Platopas.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

This was the prequel, exactly one year ago. Moose put on an absolute clinic for a set and a half, then wilted and ended up eating his trademark bagel.

Sadly I'm with you on this one, Musetti has been having this issue pretty much all year, and his recent injury most likely won't help solve it. I'd love to see him win, but I'd be shocked if he won three sets.

 

[Rosstour]

Moose has such style and presence out there. I love how he does literally everything so slowly. Hopefully he can develop some intensity and deliver on all that potential.

 

[LeungD]

Moose has such style and presence out there. I love how he does literally everything so slowly. Hopefully he can develop some intensity and deliver on all that potential.

All he's got is a pretty OHBH. He's Gasquet with model-like looks.

 

[NoleFam]

Watch out for this match. This is a dangerous 1st round opponent for Tsitsipas. He better hope he doesn't play here like he did last year.

 

[coolcamden]

If Musetti could take 2 sets from Djokovic last year, don’t be surprised if Musetti takes 3 from Tsitsipas

OK. Bet a beer?

 

[LetWinner]

OK. Bet a beer?

How do you think he’s gonna ship that to you? USPS?

 

[coolcamden]

How do you think he’s gonna ship that to you? USPS?

So you are assuming he’d lose?
Yeah!… snail mail sounds right for a “fresh” beer delivery. Lol…

 

[Aabye5]

If Musetti could take 2 sets from Djokovic last year, don’t be surprised if Musetti takes 3 from Tsitsipas

If he's healthy he can, but that is in doubt...

 

[dking68]

If he's healthy he can, but that is in doubt...

True im just realizing

 

[Krish0608]

Tsitsipas could lose here. If he wins this, he makes the final.

 

[McGradey]

Great matchup.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Mugetti broken from 40-0

 

[Kralingen]

MUGsetti wtf was that service game.

 

[Jonesy]

Tsitsipas is already in the final.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Musetti picking up right where he left off one year ago: in the bakery department.

 

[Kralingen]

Wow. Tsitsipas with one of the worst drop shots I have seen in my entire life, a god awful push looking shot from a wide area, and Musetti breaks.

We have a match again.

 

[Krish0608]

This match has the most R1 upset potential.

 

[Larry Duff]

What a mug

 

[ark_28]

Does anyone else think Mussetis game is a bit like Volandri?

 

[Nadal_King]

Repeat of Us open 2021 is possible here, Medvedev had an easy deaw till the final and had a mentally tired and in pressure Novak in final, similarly Tsitsipas has such an easy draw and may get an exhausted finalist from the top half

 

[Krish0608]

Death, taxes and Tsitsipas mugging up a gazillion BPs

 

[Kralingen]

How can you not like Musetti, man. Kid is a fighter.

 

[Krish0608]

Tsitsipas is unbelievably un-clutch for a top player.

 

[junior74]

The battle of the guys who lost to Bathroomovic from 2-0 in last years' RG

 

[MeatTornado]

I didn't even know until now that this was the matchup. That's a rough 1st round draw for both guys.

 

[Rosstour]

I'm so stupid I posted in this thread and then made one just like it

 

[Pmasterfunk]

How can you not like Musetti, man. Kid is a fighter.

Until he's not

I mean I like him, but sometimes it's hard being a fan. When he's on it's glorious to watch, but when he wilts it's extra painful.

 

[mike danny]

Didn't know Musetti could pack such a punch on the FH.

 

[junior74]

I hope Tsitsipas wins for the sake of the tournament, but Musetti sure has a nice game.

 

[mike danny]

Well, this is not gonna come easy for Tsitsipas as of now.

 

[InsideOut900]

Took a bathroom break and came back to see Tsitsipas losing, lmao.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Alright... let's see if he can do it or if the proverbial Italian "braccino" creeps up on him.

 

[Carax]

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Took a bathroom break and came back to see Tsitsipas losing, lmao.

I once took a bathroom break and came back to see Tsitsipas taking a bathroom break.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

WOW! What a set!