2024 French Open - Women's Discussion
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Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Ok that is pretty funny.I am very happy for Andreeva and have high hopes for her and hope she does actually beat Paolini and think she would pose a bigger challenge to Swiatek than Jasmine would.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Well Darcy, different (tennis) strokes for different folks.
I was absolutely thrilled to watch that exciting U.S. Open final.
But go ahead and complain if you must. I'm starting to get used to it.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
I like Andreeva a lot and have been following her game for a while and she has everything that looks like she could be a future star. BUT. I would just like to remind you and others of pretty much an almost identical situation that happened 5 years ago at this very tournament.
A bombshell youngster, 17 years old, storming into the SF's of the French Open out of nowhere with a massive top 5 win in the QF, tipped for greatness. Nope not Andreeva.
Amanda Anisimova.
Her scalp was perhaps even bigger than Andreeva's, Amanda took out the defending champ and #3 Halep in the QF. Funnily enough also took out Sabalenka that tournament too.
Now Amanda has had personal struggles since then but she was tipped for greatness and unfortunately that has not eventuated, so we need to be careful before we call Andreeva a future multi slam champ (I know you didn't but others have).
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Way to ignore everything else I said, that's ok, i'm starting to get used to itWell Darcy, different (tennis) strokes for different folks.
I was absolutely thrilled to watch that exciting U.S. Open final.
But go ahead and complain if you must. I'm starting to get used to it.
When people prove you wrong you just whine constantly.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Krawczyk still such a gun in the doubles field, also in the Mixed final yet again.
That one is between
Krawczyk/Skupski v Siegemund/Roger-Vasselin.
The Siege looking for her 2nd mixed doubles title, first was the USO back in 2016. Desirae is looking for her 5th meanwhile.
Amanda is an attacking player and this happens to them when they are out of their head. Mirra is a defensive and versatile player.
HarveyPitnik
Professional
Interesting French-German-pair that you don't see often. And just minute ago Laura told that she decided to participate in mixed at the last second and then she proved to be the best player in that competition!
Slightly sad that Krawczyk-Skupski lost the final again but they were practically one step behind all the time.
So, congrats Laura Siegemund & Edouard Roger-Vasselin for the victory in mixed doubles (6-4, 7-5)!
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Big kudos to Laura Siegemund. Love her as a player and just so good on the clay. Second mixed doubles slam for her.
She has a good shot at the Olympics with a German man whoever it may be.
She has a good shot at the Olympics with a German man whoever it may be.
THUNDERVOLLEY
G.O.A.T.
That is not not new by any stretch of the imagination. The Williams sisters era (when both made their mark at the majors early on) was undeniably worse (not to mention what Serena was subjected to throughout her entire career), and the reasons for people hating them were among the most despicable, socially dangerous of all.
NYTennisfan
Hall of Fame
She's 17 and beat the #2 player in the world to advance to a semi. That's a big deal no matter how many asterisks are put in it. It should be celebrated not pooed on.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
what's the ratio of forehand error and forehand that actually landed in for Coco lol
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
she has chance. She has variety but sometimes stuck on defensive too much.
my god coco absolutely has no confidence on the forehand and make silly error drops.
but everyone will say that iga is trashing everyone anyway so it is pointless to watch
I said that wta is weak , but I was called names
Coco winning **** untl she fixes her serve and forehand. I said before. It is ridicolous she is n2 .Saba choked her final in New york , thats head case for a change
I said that wta is weak , but I was called names
Coco winning **** untl she fixes her serve and forehand. I said before. It is ridicolous she is n2 .Saba choked her final in New york , thats head case for a change
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
don't even know what Iga level is this match tbh.
oo drama, why are we still not having replay to hear exactly but they installed a camera for what?
oo drama, why are we still not having replay to hear exactly but they installed a camera for what?
coolcamden
Hall of Fame
JP played 2 matches yesterday
coolcamden
Hall of Fame
CG said, among other things “this is the FO SM, know the rules”
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
very disappointing with Coco. Doesn't even make Iga do much.
coolcamden
Hall of Fame
I called 4-2. It’s 2-4.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
no, because Mirra beat her in Madrid.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Well that was a surprising result. Iga beat Coco, who would have thunk?
I saved myself almost two hours of my life by not watching the match.
I saved myself almost two hours of my life by not watching the match.
bigjimbofan
Semi-Pro
Yep. It was all over for the rest of the field after that.
They should not have met so early in the tournament. Osaka with a few warm up matches could have taken her out.
albertobra
Hall of Fame
Who can give a better fight to Iga? Mirra or Jasmin?
Yes and whats more , osaka deserved to win that match, but people behave like it was only fluke from swiatek , nothing happened because she is n1 , she is better overall,she deserve it or need it , because she is a "star"/it is better for tournament lol and whatever , they want 5th slam no matter what, for bein lucky , I suppose
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Invite her to eat at the same restaurant as Sabalenka and both can beat her.
ibbi
G.O.A.T.
Andreeva's game so far is not all that different to Gauff's, so I don't know that I'd like her chances. Jasmine might be a midget, but she can pound that ball when she wants to, and that helps against Iga.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Mirra hitting a little timidly now.
She should have put away the second point on her serve where she was inside the service box. She won the game anyway though.
She should have put away the second point on her serve where she was inside the service box. She won the game anyway though.
Mark-Touch
Legend
It seems like it is very windy there now. They are hitting quite cautiously.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
I was kinda thinking the same, although they're both probably pretty nervous too.
tennis24x7
Hall of Fame
IF there was ever a head case it was ZvonarevaJust think, Zvonareva who is Mirra's current doubles partner (and was in the stands watching her match today), is more than TWICE Mirra's age!
She's old enough to be her mother!
Zvonareva had been playing more than five years on the WTA tour before Mirra was even born.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Sexiest umpire on tour. Hands down!
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Jazzy simply need to better the accomplishment of Errani, so I kinda support her go all the way.
But, would love to see Andreeva go all the way too. True teen sensation, Raducanu who?
Iga winning cement her passing Henin accomplishments in my book.
I'm happy whoever win.
But, would love to see Andreeva go all the way too. True teen sensation, Raducanu who?
Iga winning cement her passing Henin accomplishments in my book.
I'm happy whoever win.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Yes, but the wind is also impacting their play. Check out the flags. A lot of cautious hitting.
Mirra needs to slice and dice. Don't think she's hit slice yet, just topspin.
tennis24x7
Hall of Fame
That list is so long going all the way to the American who had a crazy run even forget her name some Oudin.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
I assume you mean Iga passing Henin accomplishments at RG / on clay only right?
Winners or Errors
Legend
Well, Andreeva is the big new talent, and Paolini has been around and done nothing. Wishful thinking by the bookies, believing in Andreeva. Now that Paolini has the first set under her belt, I guess we'll see how Andreeva responds. I've seen her wilt in the face of challenges before.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Are you watching her play?
tennis24x7
Hall of Fame
I think that should go to Sara Errani
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