2024 Paris Bercy ATP Masters 1000

Who wins the tournament?

  • Sinner

    Votes: 13 29.5%
  • Alcaraz

    Votes: 16 36.4%
  • Zverev

    Votes: 5 11.4%
  • Medvedev

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Fritz

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Shelton

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Dimitrov

    Votes: 3 6.8%
  • Rune

    Votes: 2 4.5%
  • Fils

    Votes: 1 2.3%
  • Other

    Votes: 4 9.1%

  • Total voters
    44
I think De Minaur had a good year relative to his abilities, Dimitrov also but outside of those two and Zverev it's been a rough year for everybody in the top 10 outside of Sinnerazovic and even Djokovic had a rough year relative to his usual standard. Tennis is in a big time transition phase, somebody needs to step up outside of Sinneraz.
Fritz had a great year. That’s 6.5 players out of 10 who did well counting Djokovic as half like you did
 

Arak

Legend
I don’t know who’s making the schedules but he/she must have a great sense of humour. How many times did they match Zverev with Griekspoor this year?
 
Popyrin is no slouch but I don't think anybody outside of Rune perhaps needs a reset after this season more than Medvedev.
Yah man, DM seems to be flagging at present. Many will need a reset - not just because they are tired, but the improved younger players seem keen and ready to compete better.

............Maybe Popyrin will have another deep run.
Dude hasn't cleared the field as yet, but seems focused, taking DM out. Maybe your call will come to pass!

Khachanov took the bite away from Mpetshi-Pericard, and Michelson is out too ( had hoped he would get further). Hoping Fils can continue to play well.

Rune / Dimitrov Mannarino march on. Can Draper get the better of Fritz? He's up a break 3-1 in the 1st.
 

Pmasterfunk

Hall of Fame
I'm not sure which word I should use to describe Fritz' hair.

I'm tempted to make a poll, please submit your suggestions beyond the following:
  • Distressing
  • Ignominious
  • As unto a drowned schnauzer
If I actually get enough suggestions, I will post a thread in GPPD with a poll.

I will not accept "on the fritz".
 

fedfan24

Hall of Fame
Lucky TB from draper. Hit the flukiest series of shots imaginable. Fritz whacks a sitter straight at his FH which he passes on the line. Then he catches the line about 3 times on haymaker shots. Very unfortunate for Fritz.
 

Winner Sinner

Semi-Pro
When Grieskpoor meets Zverev he transforms into...Zverev.
The Dutchman can actually be defined as the Zverev of the third tier, no matter how well he plays that particular day against top players, in the end he will always find a way to lose the match.
 

Succession

Semi-Pro
Shelton seems tired but man, his shot tolerance is really a problem, he needs to solve this going forward.
Feels like Cazaux is the steadier player from the baseline by far.
 

robyrolfo

Hall of Fame
Moutet is such a psycho it’s unreal …
I don't know, is it perhaps more healthy to let it all out as opposed to bottling it all up inside, and then having it overcome you in certain moments (aka choking)?

He knows what he is doing, and if anything he is more of a mad genius. Tennis is just too boring for him sometimes.

Disgusting behaviour. Such a bad example for young players
Um, why should they look to him as an example? There are like 150 other guys to emulate. Their parents can tell them to look elsewhere.

But as I said above, everyone deals with the stress of the sport differently.

Moutet is such an endearing character lol
I assume you are being sarcastic, but as I was watching the match, I was genuinely thinking: how can anyone NOT be a Moutet fan? The guy is just pure intrigue.

First and foremost, his tennis is very good and super interesting to watch. His style is quite unique right now, and so always entertaining. His match against Shelton was by far the most interesting one of the early rounds, in my opinion.

And yes, some people do find the genuine and troubled characters to be endearing. The guy is putting it all out there for the world to see, and I really admire that.

He may have servebot numbers but I think his game is a lot of fun to watch. It's also refreshing not to see rallies that go on forever.
Wait, what? You would rather see a bunch of aces and unreturned serves than long rallies? Who are you???
 
Man, what a match by lucky loser Cazaux, perhaps inspired by the home crowd, perhaps by this second chance he was given
( perhaps both and more!) beat Shelton in straights. A well contested 2nd set, but AC prevailed - excellent win for the kid, setting up a match with Rune.
Potentially interesting matches tomorrow, hope I can watch some of them.
 
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Loving this tournament. Can Carlitos do what he’s supposed to with Djokovic and Sinner out, or is an upset coming? Surprises in tennis are something I could definitely get into.
 

Mainad

Bionic Poster
I'm not sure which word I should use to describe Fritz' hair.

I'm tempted to make a poll, please submit your suggestions beyond the following:
  • Distressing
  • Ignominious
  • As unto a drowned schnauzer
If I actually get enough suggestions, I will post a thread in GPPD with a poll.

I will not accept "on the fritz".

Maybe he's having a mid-life tennis crisis? :unsure:
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
We went from some good matchups to so-so 3rd round.

Top picks -
Zverev v Fils
Khachanov v Popyrin

Hoping Ugo can surprise with at least a good set?
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
I'm not sure which word I should use to describe Fritz' hair.

I'm tempted to make a poll, please submit your suggestions beyond the following:
  • Distressing
  • Ignominious
  • As unto a drowned schnauzer
If I actually get enough suggestions, I will post a thread in GPPD with a poll.

I will not accept "on the fritz".

Bold - blond ambition. Must of been jealous because of all the attention his girlfriend was getting.
 

Arak

Legend
I don't know, is it perhaps more healthy to let it all out as opposed to bottling it all up inside, and then having it overcome you in certain moments (aka choking)?

He knows what he is doing, and if anything he is more of a mad genius. Tennis is just too boring for him sometimes.


Um, why should they look to him as an example? There are like 150 other guys to emulate. Their parents can tell them to look elsewhere.

But as I said above, everyone deals with the stress of the sport differently.


I assume you are being sarcastic, but as I was watching the match, I was genuinely thinking: how can anyone NOT be a Moutet fan? The guy is just pure intrigue.

First and foremost, his tennis is very good and super interesting to watch. His style is quite unique right now, and so always entertaining. His match against Shelton was by far the most interesting one of the early rounds, in my opinion.

And yes, some people do find the genuine and troubled characters to be endearing. The guy is putting it all out there for the world to see, and I really admire that.


Wait, what? You would rather see a bunch of aces and unreturned serves than long rallies? Who are you???
I agree that he plays some interesting and unorthodox tennis, like several other French players.
 

Move

Hall of Fame
Man, what a match by lucky loser Cazaux, perhaps inspired by the home crowd, perhaps by this second chance he was given
( perhaps both and more!) beat Shelton in straights. A well contested 2nd set, but AC prevailed - excellent win for the kid, setting up a match with Rune.
Potentially interesting matches tomorrow, hope I can watch some of them.
I believe Cazaux has a winning H2H against Rune, " angstgegner " Could be very interesting match
 

Spin Diesel

Hall of Fame
Just saw that result and was wondering if anyone saw how GMP lost a set 1-6 against Khachanov?
I'm wondering particularly because I read that some players say these courts are super quick.
 

Arak

Legend
Last Zverev match against Fils was quite hostile. Let’s see if they buried the hatchet. As far as I can tell, Fils still exhibiting his arrogance on the court, plus the crowd support, this might end up badly.
 

robyrolfo

Hall of Fame
Last Zverev match against Fils was quite hostile. Let’s see if they buried the hatchet. As far as I can tell, Fils still exhibiting his arrogance on the court, plus the crowd support, this might end up badly.
Yes, let's hope for some drama.

Cazaux v Rune could get very interesting as well, since the crowd should be hugely behind Cazaux, and we know Rune is a thin-skinned little brat.
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
Just saw that result and was wondering if anyone saw how GMP lost a set 1-6 against Khachanov?
I'm wondering particularly because I read that some players say these courts are super quick.

I wasn't paying close attention, but I had it on in the background. I want to say it was a few doubles and Khachanov had some great passing shots. A tired GMP came to the net more, but not always in the best position.
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
A bit of an ugly match between Tsitsipas and Cerundolo. Lots of errors, not the best serving. Neither seems to be taking advantage of the speed of court.
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
Telling graph by Meatslippery, 8 months ago for the last 52 weeks...

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Basically, if you are to the left of Tsitsipas, it hasn't been a great year.

But the commentators just threw out that Tsitsipas was the second best at holding serve in 2023 after Novak, holding 89% of the time.
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
Tsitsipas is finding his groove on the Cerundolo return and earns the break. Commies talking about mixing up his return position, taking his time.
 

Pheasant

Legend
The upsets have been massive at this tourney so far. Summing up, here are some top-ranked players that lost.

#11 Tommy Paul in R64
#7 Ruud in R32
#14 Tiafoe in R64
#6 Rublev in R32
#16 Musetti in R64
#12 Hurkacz in R64
#5 Fritz in R32
#4 Medvedev in R32
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
Tsitsipas comes through. Will face Fils or Zverev.

It's funny, people say Tsitsipas can't play on fast courts, but that just seems silly given his success on indoor courts.
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
The upsets have been massive at this tourney so far. Summing up, here are some top-ranked players that lost.

#11 Tommy Paul in R64
#7 Ruud in R32
#14 Tiafoe in R64
#6 Rublev in R32
#16 Musetti in R64
#12 Hurkacz in R64
#5 Fritz in R32
#4 Medvedev in R32

Et c'est pour ça que j'aime Paris-Bercy.

But in fairness, most of these weren't huge upsets, especially at this time of year. Cerundolo over Rublev, Draper over Fritz, Popyrin over Medvedev.
 
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