Roland Garros 2024 SF: [7] Casper Ruud vs. [4] Alexander Zverev

[Kralingen]

I genuinely think Zverev when serving well, is the best server on the tour. Hurkacz a close second but Zverev's just looks devastating.

Hurk’s still better

 

[Forgive Me Father]

Zverev always nonchalantly showing made balls out is hilarious.

 

[Tano]

Which to me does not suggest innocence. Somebody innocent is confident enough without needing to speed things up.

The case has already been dropped.

 

[Hitman]

The dream final would have been Djokovic vs Nadal.

That would have been ugly and besides they were on the same side of the draw.

 

[mike danny]

Really have no idea what to expect from the final. Could be a good match or could be a blowout for either player.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

The suspens is unbearable;

 

[StrongRule]

Zverev schooled Alcaraz twice in slams, but you just know he will lose when it is a really big match. Especially when @Kralingen jinxed him.

 

[jarko111]

Don’t shake his hand, Sasha. Sometimes self-preservation has to thump tradition and sportsmanship.

 

[Tano]

Hurk’s still better

Will Hurkacz be the 'dark horse' for Wimbledon?

 

[Terenigma]

Hurk’s still better

Hurk has the consistantcy but I still think peak Zverev serving is better. Both are miles ahead of the rest of the tour though for sure.

 

[messiahrobins]

It's embarrassing, une honte, une disgrâce. I was for the the first time at Roland last Sunday, it was absolutely packed, but it really seemed like lots of people were more interested at hanging around outisde eating waffles and drinking coffee or other drinks at ridiculous prices, rather than to watch tennis, coming at RG because it's "cool and hip" more than anything else.

Same as Wimbledon. AO is the best for real tennis fans, USO has real sports fans as its so far out of manhattan people with a real interest in sport tend to go as its a good 45 mins train ride.
Wimbledon is just a joke, most people dont even understand tennis who go and just want the Insta pics etc.

 

[TheSlicer]

The dream final would have been Djokovic vs Nadal.

Leave that for the senior tour

 

[GAS]

Really have no idea what to expect from the final. Could be a good match or could be a blowout for either player.

Carlitos.

 

[Krish872007]

Zverev schooled Alcaraz twice in slams, but you just know he will lose when it is a really big match. Especially when @Kralingen jinxed him.

Any preference on winner?

This tournament has proved just how dangerous Zverev is when playing well. Alcaraz has been mentally superior in big matches / finals.

 

[mahatma]

Really have no idea what to expect from the final. Could be a good match or could be a blowout for either player.

Z has to bring his best game. Anything less - and he will be toast.

Alcaraz in big finals is a beast. Z can’t lower his level one bit for it to be an epic and for Z to win.

Anything less - Carlitos takes it.

But in Z we believe

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

The dream final would have been Djokovic vs Nadal.

Maybe 11 years ago. Sure!

 

[Tano]

Leave that for the senior tour

Will Nadal and Djokovic play in Hamburg?

 

[Terenigma]

Still only one break... Ruud isn't done yet. Really wanted Zverev to break there and end this once and for all but it's not over yet!

 

[StrongRule]

Any preference on winner?

This tournament has proved just how dangerous Zverev is when playing well.

I'd like Zedzilla to win, but he just can't win a slam no matter what. Still blows my mind how he found a way to lose USO 2020 final.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That would have been ugly and besides they were on the same side of the draw.

In 2013 that should have been the final. That year it was the dream final. 11 years ago! Haha

 

[Kralingen]

Still only one break... Ruud isn't done yet. Really wanted Zverev to break there and end this once and for all but it's not over yet!

The only way Z loses is with a historic choke where he just sprays 25 UEs

 

[Terenigma]

Will Nadal and Djokovic play in Hamburg?

I'm told that their next match is scheduled for Finland.

 

[Deleted member 806402]

INSIDE IN BACKHAND WINNER BY GENETIC FREAK ZEDZILLA

 

[>17]

The only way Z loses is with a historic choke where he just sprays 25 UEs

so you are saying there's a real chance

 

[MeatTornado]

What is u doing, Casper?

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Same as Wimbledon. AO is the best for real tennis fans, USO has real sports fans as its so far out of manhattan people with a real interest in sport tend to go as its a good 45 mins train ride.
Wimbledon is just a joke, most people dont even understand tennis who go and just want the Insta pics etc.

What was cool at Roland is that you can randomly walk by some players in the alleys after they finished their practice, but I guess it's the same for the other slams as well. I've walked by Eubanks and Leylah Fernandez but didn't want to bother them.

 

[Tano]

Any preference on winner?

This tournament has proved just how dangerous Zverev is when playing well. Alcaraz has been mentally superior in big matches / finals.

Prediction for the final of Zverev vs Alcaraz?

 

[mahatma]

I'd like Zedzilla to win, but he just can't win a slam no matter what. Still blows my mind how he found a way to lose USO 2020 final.

Wow! For real - a lot of Nadal/ Djokovic fans are behind Z!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I'd like Zedzilla to win, but he just can't win a slam no matter what. Still blows my mind how he found a way to lose USO 2020 final.

Same. Only good thing is he matches up well against alcaraz. He is also not the favourite that might help him a bit.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Really have no idea what to expect from the final. Could be a good match or could be a blowout for either player.

It ain't gonna be a blowout for Zverev lol.

 

[ibbi]

Embarrassing crowd full of boneheads... and the Olympics are coming soon...Oof.

Moutet for the gold.

 

[Deleted member 806402]

Zverev looks like the player of the future I used to read about in tennis magazines as a kid.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Wow! For real - a lot of Nadal/ Djokovic fans are behind Z!

Goldie Chainz is a special man. He’s brought the Djokovic and Nadal fandom closer together! lol

 

[Tano]

I'm told that their next match is scheduled for Finland.

They will have to take cover then.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

INSIDE IN BACKHAND WINNER BY GENETIC FREAK ZEDZILLA

Abs chains and swag.

 

[Kralingen]

Zerev still below 50% first serve but still nearly has 20 aces… lol

 

[ibbi]

I genuinely think Zverev when serving well, is the best server on the tour. Hurkacz a close second but Zverev's just looks devastating.

Hubie seems more consistent to me. When this guy is at his peak though he is basically unplayable. He doesn't get there all that often though.

 

[Krish872007]

Prediction for the final of Zverev vs Alcaraz?

I'll tentatively say Alcaraz in 4 or 5.

 

[vokazu]

After that terrible ankle injury and worked so hard to be the Rome champion, Alexander Zverev deserves to be the new FO champion. He was so close in USO vs Thiem lol.

 

[Tano]

Zverev looks like the player of the future I used to read about in tennis magazines as a kid.

Will Zverev vs Alcaraz be the biggest size difference in a GS final in the Open Era?

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

This is Zverevs year. This is the best I’ve ever seen him look. If that first serve is clicking it’s lights out

 

[Hitman]

Credit to Ruud, he is sticking in it. But it looks like he is only delaying the inevitable and Z clearly has two more gears he can use.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Goldie Chainz roar!!!

 

[vokazu]

Epic BH return winner DTL by Z!

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Moutet for the gold.

In doubles with Paire. Too much clowning for the opponents :

 

[mahatma]

What a brilliant bh pass! Scintillating, another level altogether

 

[Djokovic2011]

Wow! For real - a lot of Nadal/ Djokovic fans are behind Z!

And a lot of Nadal fans are quite hostile towards Alcaraz. It's almost like they resent another young Spanish player being really good on clay. Strange.

 

[Hitman]

Have we ever seen two shots around the net on the same day in two different matches on the same court?

Today we saw it with Sinner and now Zverev.

 

[Tano]

I'll tentatively say Alcaraz in 4 or 5.

What was the name of the German tennis player who won Roland Garros in the 20th century?

 

[Kralingen]

That Zverev roar was supposed to be epic. But instead it’s just cringe