2024 French Open - General Discussion for Men's Singles

[chuckersthenut]

It wasn't that breezy at the start, it was quite rough.

Oh didn't get to watch it just saw straight sets.

 

[Hitman]

LOL - What defense from Monfils

 

[Vincent-C]

Shapovalov up two sets, and a break in the third. Cool.
Musetti is through in straights over Galan.

Go, one-handers!

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Virtanen is Finnish.

 

[Rev-A]

Is Fognini's outfit inspired by watching scrambled porn channel in the 90s? I was not liking it then and am not liking it now.

 

[Vincent-C]

Shapovalov with the win in straights. Yes.

 

[Enceladus]

Evidently inspired by Kyrgios, Meddy is wearing leggings.

 

[Krish0608]

Zverevs tournament to lose. The only player to beat Bull in round 1 at RG. Djokovic, Alcaraz Sinner cannot say that.

Lmao. The guy couldn't beat a 35 year oldal 2 years back. Now he beats Grandpadal and he's the favorite? Lol. No way. He's the 5th favorite behind Novak, Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Sinner and maybe even Ruud.

 

[Kralingen]

Medvedev’s tournament to lose.

 

[Zebrev]

Lmao. The guy couldn't beat a 35 year oldal 2 years back. Now he beats Grandpadal and he's the favorite? Lol. No way. He's the 5th favorite behind Novak, Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Sinner and maybe even Ruud.

Oh, yeah, 5th behind all those guys that beat Nadal in straights on Paris clay. Back of the queue Zverev, LOL.

 

[Krish0608]

Oh, yeah, 5th behind all those guys that beat Nadal in straights on Paris clay. Back of the queue Zverev, LOL.

Not even in the queue. The guy ain't winning. Him beating a crippled Zombiedal is no indication of anything.

 

[Zebrev]

Not even in the queue. The guy ain't winning. Him beating a crippled Zombiedal is no indication of anything.

Then why couldn't anyone else do it, in previous years, eh? Riddle me that.

 

[Watching]

Then why couldn't anyone else do it, in previous years, eh? Riddle me that.

Because last time It was literally 2 years ago

 

[Paulreedsmith]

Nice colors on Medvedevs kit!

 

[Zebrev]

Because last time It was literally 2 years ago

Listen to yourself. So 2 years ago no one could be expected to beat 36 year old Bull, but 2 years later anyone could destroy grandpa 1st round easily?

I'm sick of the sliding goalposts.

 

[Vincent-C]

Safiullin and Lajovic are at a set apiece and on serve early in the third.

"literally"

 

[Hood_Man]

Le quick un deux from Monfils there for 30-0, serving for the 3rd set.

 

[Watching]

Listen to yourself. So 2 years ago no one could be expected to beat 36 year old Bull, but 2 years later anyone could destroy grandpa 1st round easily?

I'm sick of the sliding goalposts.

At least I have eyes instead of relying on sole memories

 

[Vincent-C]

Lajovic's up two sets to one and a break on Safiullin. Hey, another one-hander.

 

[junior74]

Le Guru!

 

[Hood_Man]

Monfils wins in 2 and a half hours in 4 sets.

 

[flyingboris]

Monfils wins in 2 and a half hours in 4 sets.

He couldn't help himself on match point and hit an exhibition shot to wrap it up.

 

[James P]

Medvedev’s tournament to lose.

That's the spirit. I knew you'd come around!

 

[bluetrain4]

I was glad to see Tiafoe was able to pull out his match vs the qualifier. He looked like he was finding a way to lose again for a period in that match; all due credit to his opponent who looked motivated and playing well.

 

[Hood_Man]

It would be a nice pattern if Medvedev could win this match in 3, 4, and 5.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Monfils wins in 2 and a half hours in 4 sets.

Isn't he in Djokovic's draw? Good for Nole.

 

[Hood_Man]

Is there a curfew in Paris?

 

[Hood_Man]

Isn't he in Djokovic's draw? Good for Nole.

Scheduled to meet in the 3rd round.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Scheduled to meet in the 3rd round.

Then of no use. musetti will play Djokovic in 3rd.

 

[Hood_Man]

Ah come on Koepfer, I'm not tired enough for bed yet.

Balls, broken.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Nadal is out. Anything can happen.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy getting embroiled in a battle now.

 

[Vincent-C]

Meddy getting embroiled in a battle now.

Don't tell Kralingen.

 

[Nostradamus]

Can Novak have easier 1st round ?? over the hill serve and volleyer that is off form Pierre herbert ??

 

[Vincent-C]

Can Novak have easier 1st round ?? over the hill serve and volleyer that is off form Pierre herbert ??

Isn't Djok only a year younger than first-round loser 'Great Warrior' Nadal?

 

[Vincent-C]

I've got big Z and Sinner as co-favorites, for now.

 

[Nostradamus]

I've got big Z and Sinner as co-favorites, for now.

are you sure ? Alcarez looked scary good in 1st round. he would have triple bageled Nadal today

 

[Vincent-C]

are you sure ? Alcarez looked scary good in 1st round. he would have triple bageled Nadal today

Alky will be out by or before the Semis.

 

[GabeT]

Djokovic probably isn't good enough to reach the RG Final or SF this year, so my only hope for the draw is that Nadal gets to play Djokovic early.
Level that H2H at 30-30, and increase Nadal's slam H2H lead to 12-7, plus it gives Nadal the draw of #1 seed.


I don't think it matters, nobody on the current tour is beating Nadal at Roland Garros this year.
You think Hurkacz has a chance at RG LOL, probably won't even win a set if they meet at RG.
And actually Nadal's moving better now than he did in 2020, when Diego trashed him in straight sets at Rome.
Still didn't drop a set at 2020 RG, despite the worst conditions he's ever faced...

Are you OK? Blink twice if you read this

 

[Subway Tennis]

With the 5th set win, Nishikori maintained his remarkable record of never losing a Bo5 match from 2-0 lead on sets! Not even the Big 3 can boast of that!

He is extraordinary. I hope he can stay a long way in the tournamen this year.

 

[Move]

I'm curious how 'Hame' 'Jedi' Medjedovic will perform today. His last match in Rome against Medvedev was promising. Cobolli made the SF in Geneva and is > 50 places higher in the ranking so it will be a real test

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Just watched Sinner’s highlights again and he looked good and fit. He was striking the ball brilliantly, moved well and looked like a well oil machine. He will take some stopping.

 

[Krish0608]

It's been years since I was this bullish on Tsitsipas. He's primed and he is coming for everything this time.

 

[Hitman]

Just watched Sinner’s highlights again and he looked good and fit. He was striking the ball brilliantly, moved well and looked like a well oil machine. He will take some stopping.

Sinner v Alcaraz will be a war

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner v Alcaraz will be a war

Absolutely. Popcorn at the ready for that one!

 

[Hitman]

Absolutely. Popcorn at the ready for that one!

Tennis is in good hands, and this RG is already off with a blast. Anyone's guess who wins the title this year.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Light rain (1 mm/hr) until 6 pm local time ...
Covers on at least until 1:30 pm

 

[ibbi]

It's a damn shame that Etch and the great Cazaux had to meet in the first round. This is damn good stuff so far. I could see the winner going far, particularly if it's the little guy.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Ruud coming on!

 

[Rattie]

It's been years since I was this bullish on Tsitsipas. He's primed and he is coming for everything this time.

I’m not sure entering the singles, doubles and mixed doubles is the wisest thing to do