2024 French Open - General Discussion for Men's Singles

[Krish0608]

There's a reason why players like Jarry and Humbert haven't done much. They don't have that dog in them.

 

[Kralingen]

Incredibly disappointing L from Jarry.

 

[DSH]

Moutet and the crazy crowd were too much for a small and quite cold Jarry.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Were they saying boo or moutet?

 

[sortof]

Great match for Moutet as well as for the crowd - Jarry clearly not up to the task. Fun to watch!

 

[tennisfan223]

Nice 5 set win from a washed Nishikori, after his opponent forced a decider. I know some will say he is a "MUG", but he had a truly beautiful and entertaining style of tennis to watch.

 

[Rattie]

Were they saying boo or moutet?

Moo-tet

 

[albertobra]

Moutet will win RG 2024.

 

[tennisfan223]

Nishikori likely being taken out in 5 by Diallo (who qualified for the main draw). I don't think Nishikori has the legs for a 5 setter but promising that he won the first two sets and hopefully he's able to play a full remainder of season. I was so disappointed when his comeback was stunted last year as time is so precious to guys at this stage of their careers.

I am pretty surprised this didn't happen. I guess they call him the deciding set god for a reason.

 

[Hitman]

Both Chileans are out.

 

[pcplum]

Chillyean Tragedy

 

[D-Lite]

IG comments saying Atmane hit a spectator during his match with Ofner. Anyone know if there's any truth in this? Video?

 

[Boom-Boom]

So easy for Moutet
2-0
5-1 sets in a few months
He is a far superior player than caveman Jarry

 

[Boom-Boom]

IG comments saying Atmane hit a spectator during his win over Ofner. Anyone know if there's any truth in this? Video?

yes true - he should have been defaulted
referee / supervisor went to check with the person hit who said was ok so they resumed the game but still
match is still live

 

[D-Lite]

yes true - he should have been defaulted
referee / supervisor went to check with the person hit who said was ok so they resumes but still

Did he launch a ball or..? I mean if he did I don't think it matters if they say all's good carry on, there has to be 1 universal rule or it becomes too open to dispute.

 

[Phenomenal]

This Bergs guy i only watched him against Nadal but he has good weapons both sides and moves well looks like a good player he might climb rankings fast.
He come from qualfirers then beat Tabilo. Has good run so far.

Surprised Jarry lost.

 

[Rattie]

Sinner has a pretty cushy path to the quarters

 

[Vincent-C]

He is short and petulant.
Cute as a button

"petulant" is the right word, indeed. Little ****..

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Who will Moutet play next? With the crowd with him he could be tough to beat.

 

[Jonesy]

Is this Picard any good?

 

[Kralingen]

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Djere is choking this 5th set tiebreak.

 

[Winners or Errors]

Nice 5 set win from a washed Nishikori, after his opponent forced a decider. I know some will say he is a "MUG", but he had a truly beautiful and entertaining style of tennis to watch.

...and will likely withdraw in the next round.

 

[nawoo]

Can someone explain to me how Nishikori entered the RG main draw without a wildcard or qualifiers? He's ranked 350 in the world and didnt play a GS draw since 2021.

Yet thiem was denied a wildcard and had to play qualies despite being more accomplished than Nishikori at RG

 

[shinminsoo86]

Can someone explain to me how Nishikori entered the RG main draw without a wildcard or qualifiers? He's ranked 350 in the world and didnt play a GS draw since 2021.

Yet thiem was denied a wildcard and had to play qualies despite being more accomplished than Nishikori at RG

I think he is entered main draw with protected rank from his injuries.

not only nishikori but also PCB entered maindraw either.

 

[Subway Tennis]

GOATkori comes through in yet another 5 set epic! The King of Bo5.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

yes true - he should have been defaulted
referee / supervisor went to check with the person hit who said was ok so they resumed the game but still
match is still live

Pretty shocking that he wasn't defaulted for that.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Is this Picard any good?

Well he proved some beautiful theorems.

Émile Picard - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Did he launch a ball or..? I mean if he did I don't think it matters if they say all's good carry on, there has to be 1 universal rule or it becomes too open to dispute.

French Open player gets only warning after ball struck a fan

Terence Atmane, 22, was allowed to continue his first-round match Sunday at the French Open in Paris without being penalized after hitting a ball angrily and accidentally striking a spectator in the stands at one of the event's smaller courts.

www.espn.ph

 

[D-Lite]

Can someone explain to me how Nishikori entered the RG main draw without a wildcard or qualifiers? He's ranked 350 in the world and didnt play a GS draw since 2021.

Yet thiem was denied a wildcard and had to play qualies despite being more accomplished than Nishikori at RG

He's in with a protected ranking of 48. During his comeback last year he played challengers predominantly other than 2 ATP tournaments. This year he played Miami with a wildcard (he's been based in Florida for years) and now he's used his PR for RG. I think he's been pretty smart about when he uses his PR and he will likely play more challengers and capitalise on WCs. He beat a qualifier in 5 whereas Thiem didn't even qualify (that's not a knock). I personally believe Thiem should have got a WC given his 2 finals at RG and how he pushed the big 3.

 

[D-Lite]

French Open player gets only warning after ball struck a fan

Terence Atmane, 22, was allowed to continue his first-round match Sunday at the French Open in Paris without being penalized after hitting a ball angrily and accidentally striking a spectator in the stands at one of the event's smaller courts.

www.espn.ph

Thankfully he lost the match and hopefully he's fined. Thanks for linking this for me.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner the future heavyweight champion on court.

 

[Hitman]

Good signs, doesn't look like the hip is causing Sinner any issues.

 

[Boom-Boom]

This Bergs guy i only watched him against Nadal but he has good weapons both sides and moves well looks like a good player he might climb rankings fast.
He come from qualfirers then beat Tabilo. Has good run so far.

Surprised Jarry lost.

not a surprise for Jarry
good riddance to him and his doping coach Chela (fined for roids at the time)

 

[vokazu]

Can someone please get cleaner ankle braces for Sinner? It looks disgusting.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Sinner breaks immediately

 

[ultimathule]

Eubanks plays like this and it'll be over before we know it.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner doesn't need to get out of 1st gear here.

 

[ultimathule]

Time to go back to the Challengers, Chris.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner actually doing a little exho out there, probably feeling a little relaxed considering what he is seeing from Chris. This could be very quick.

 

[Move]

jinx @Hitman ...

 

[Move]

But Sinner seems to have no problems getting in and out the corners, thats positive

 

[Hitman]

jinx @Hitman ...

Well, he was clearly going into exho there, and paid for it. But he's back in business again.

 

[Move]

Well, he was clearly going into exho there, and paid for it. But he's back in business again.

The match is warming up now, Eubanks hitting winners as well

 

[Hitman]

The match is warming up now, Eubanks hitting winners as well

Yes. I think Sinner's need a bit of competition here.

 

[Move]

I think Sinner should slice more to the BH of the tall one hander Eubanks

 

[Hitman]

Nice cat and mouse. LOL

 

[Move]

wow ... nice BH return on a nasty kicker by Eubanks !

 

[vokazu]

Eubanks beats Sinner in skinny leg competition.

 

[Hitman]

You can tell Sinner is being a little extra cautious on certain movements, which is the absolute right thing to do.

 

[Move]

wow vintage Sinner