2026 French Open QF round - Mensik vs Fonseca

[thaiporean]

Who will win
will court time catch up with mensik?
or will fonseca drop his level

 

[albatros_forehand]

Didn’t Fons spend more time on court than Mensik?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I feel like we will get Zverev/Fonseca SF and it will be basically the real final! This will be interesting 2 young players and next gen’s battling. I think Fonseca is better though and wins in 4 sets!

 

[helterskelter]

I feel like we will get Zverev/Fonseca SF and it will be basically the real final! This will be interesting 2 young players and next gen’s battling. I think Fonseca is better though and wins in 4 sets!

Fonseca is probably better on clay. I think it's too early to say he's better overall.

 

[KingCarlitos]

Fonseca will cement Latin nations dominance for the next two decades

 

[Pheasant]

Fonseca is better rounded than Mensik.

The Fonz shall prevail in 3 sets.

 

[brewcrew]

Didn’t Fons spend more time on court than Mensik?

A few minutes more in the last round even though it was a set less.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Me and the 3 other Mensik fans against all of TTW.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Me and the 3 other Mensik fans against all of TTW.

I got your back, blud.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I got your back, blud.

 

[nighthawkrr]

I feel like we will get Zverev/Fonseca SF and it will be basically the real final! This will be interesting 2 young players and next gen’s battling. I think Fonseca is better though and wins in 4 sets!

Zverev is fresh I don’t think he should lose.

 

[Lingua Franca]

Didn’t Fons spend more time on court than Mensik?

Well, Mensik spent more time lying on the court...

 

[NYTennisfan]

I feel like we will get Zverev/Fonseca SF and it will be basically the real final! This will be interesting 2 young players and next gen’s battling. I think Fonseca is better though and wins in 4 sets!

It's way too early to say Fonseca is better. Zverev is a punchline around here often times but he's, BY FAR, the most accomplished player outside of the top 3 and tends to dominate lesser competition. I know Fonseca won that classic against a well playing Djokovic but I don't think he'll be quite ready for the firepower Zverev brings in a Best of 5 should they meet up.

 

[Darren Diez]

No matter who goes further, neither the Czech nor the Brazilian has a chance against Sasha

 

[jollyboyjohn]

Zverev is a punchline around here often times but he's, BY FAR, the most accomplished player outside of the top 3 and tends to dominate lesser competition.

Like every domestic abuser he only dominates physically weaker than him (preferably women) and as soon as someone stands up to him he folds like a cheap suit. The way he throws the towel v Sinner is worthy of his reputation of the greatest loser/choker in the history of tennis and, fingers crossed, he cements this reputation this week.

 

[sortof]

Like every domestic abuser he only dominates physically weaker than him (preferably women) and as soon as someone stands up to him he folds like a cheap suit. The way he throws the towel v Sinner is worthy of his reputation of the greatest loser/choker in the history of tennis and, fingers crossed, he cements this reputation this week.

Well spoken and nothing but the truth Jollyboyjohn!

 

[Tenez01]

My prediction is Fonseca in 4. Fonseca seems to be the better player on clay, although he has spent a lot of time on court. But I wouldn't be surprised if Mensik made it.

 

[Rattie]

Hard to call. I think Fonz should take this but you know tennis…

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Kinda hyped for this. I think Fonzy should take this, but Mensik has surprised me in the past. Zed is probably hoping for a 5 hour match between these guys.

 

[4UTRMoutet]

Mensik Solidarity!

 

[StrongRule]

These night sessions of the Djokovic Open are really ruining the tournament.

 

[Darren Diez]

The main question is whether Menshik has enough strength and health

 

[Terenigma]

I think Mensik will be fine health wise, the Navone match was a lot of long rallying points and that's why he was basically dead at the end. Fonseca hits more winners and goes for big shots, points will be shorter so I think it will come fully down to the better player on the day and nothing fitness related.

 

[rafazx10]

I am going with Fonseca in 4.
He has been playing great tennis and confidence is probably as high as it has been. So far I have not seen much nerves from him either.

 

[RossiBhoy]

This going to be great, the roof being closed might suit Mensik more though.

 

[Pass750]

I am going with Fonseca in 4.
He has been playing great tennis and confidence is probably as high as it has been. So far I have not seen much nerves from him either.

He was very impressive at the most important times in his last 2 matches to take the wins.

 

[DarthJodar]

The roof is closed on a beautiful evening.

 

[Kralingen]

Don't get why the roof has to be closed for this. It's not rainy at all

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Any reason this hasn't started yet? Should have started about 15 minutes ago, no? Just French beaurocracy?

 

[Terenigma]

Solid opening hold from Fonseca, no sign of nerves in that game!

 

[alexio]

looks like theres no rain at all there and it wont be tonight, but roof is closed still, hm

 

[Alexandre]

Who does the closed roof favours?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

looks like theres no rain at all there and it wont be tonight, but roof is closed still, hm

Welcome back

 

[StrongRule]

Don't get why the roof has to be closed for this. It's not rainy at all

Djokovic Open.

 

[Kralingen]

looks like theres no rain at all there and it wont be tonight, but roof is closed still, hm

So silly. This happened at the USO final last year too, obviously Wimbledon has done it a few times aswell.

I don't get the addiction to closed roof tennis, it makes everything heavier and harder to breathe and removes an essential element from the game. I am pro-roof tennis at Slams when necessary but this is just getting ridiculous

 

[Krish0608]

Why did they close the roof?. Definitely suits Mensik's game more.

 

[jackson vile]

Let’s go!!!!

 

[RossiBhoy]

Good start to this, both look up for it

 

[alexio]

well done fonseca

 

[RossiBhoy]

Why did they close the roof?. Definitely suits Mensik's game more.

Weather has been horrendous all day, only really started to get bright an hour or 2 ago

 

[clayqueen]

This going to be great, the roof being closed might suit Mensik more though.

According to McEnroe, the closed roof suits Fonseca. People often say this, or that condition suits their favourite.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

I don't care about roof closures anymore since Fed retired. No agenda to push anymore.

 

[StrongRule]

Why did they close the roof?. Definitely suits Mensik's game more.

This tournament shouldn't have a roof/night sessions at all.

 

[Kralingen]

Djokovic Open.

I was waiting for this response

 

[Krish0608]

According to McEnroe, the closed roof suits Fonseca. People often say this, or that condition suits their favourite.

The way Mensik's been botting, it's obvious who the closed roof favors more.

 

[Terenigma]

I for one like the roof being closed because i LOVE the sound of the ball being struck with closed roof. It sounds so much better! Boom.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Mensik and Jodar are close to being exceptionally good. Tennis desperately needs them to hit the ascendency.

 

[Krish0608]

This tournament shouldn't have a roof/night sessions at all.

I agree. RG was way more exciting without night sessions and indoor matches. Kills the vibe for sure.

 

[Carax]

Great hitting from both these first few games. Hoping for a good match.

 

[The Guru]

Fonseca’s movement really holding him back right now. Still looks like the clearly better player though imo.