Rome Masters F: Daniil Medvedev vs. Holger Rune

[Lozo1016]

I'm really impressed by Rune's 7 game win streak over top 5 opponents. He's 7-1 against the top 5 all-time, with the only loss being the US Open 1R defeat to Novak in 2021.

 

[Hitman]

Med and Brat on court!

Especially after the choke in the MC final. He was one point away from being up 5-1 in the third and then collapsed.

I hope he pulls through, nothing against Med.

 

[BeatlesFan]

The weather forecast is calling for off and on rain all evening, umbrellas already out with the spectators.

 

[Chanwan]

Looks like Advantage Med due to the conditions..

Why?

 

[Krish0608]

Med and Brat on court!

Especially after the choke in the MC final. He was one point away from being up 5-1 in the third and then collapsed.

Rune will win

 

[Slicehand]

in wet clay, probably med in 2

 

[BeatlesFan]

Tournament advisor just told Mourataglou to have Rune wait in the locker room, the rain has intensified, play will continue to be delayed.

 

[Chanwan]

in wet clay, probably med in 2

I don't get why the conditions are in Med's favor. I think Rune will like slow and heavy more

 

[bluetrain4]

Have Tennis TV on. They were showing Rune with Patrick M and his team, and one of the team members with glasses looked like he threw an exasperated mini-fit. Just a small moment of b*tchiness. Lol.

 

[Hitman]

Seriously, all tournaments, including all clay events should have at least one court with a roof.

 

[dking68]

Changed my mind. Medvedev in 3. Rune is going to be burnout and a letdown in the final. Serve and volley and dropshots won’t work against Medvedev today

 

[Rozroz]

yea, keep those venues without roofs, they said

 

[Kralingen]

Not having a roof in 2023

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Rome's courts have been Rune'd due to flooding by The Med....

Meddy's wild victory dance morphed into a rain dance.

 

[Slicehand]

I don't get why the conditions are in Med's favor. I think Rune will like slow and heavy more

med is the one never wanting to hit trough the oponent, and the one whos game is based on reaching every ball, wet clay slows and deadens the ball, conditions favour medvedev a bit more, its not that they are horrible for rune, but still

 

[Slicehand]

anyone knows when this might start?

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Absolutely cursed tournament.
Sheesh.

 

[bluetrain4]

Seriously, all tournaments, including all clay events should have at least one court with a roof.

I never thought that, until maybe (just maybe) now. My reasoning was that tennis has always been played outdoors, weather has always happened, and people, in an era where there's no patience, need to relearn patience. Weather delays are a fairly normal part of sport. But, I'm starting to agree. Tournaments can almost usually finish anyway - with altered schedules. But, simply for a consistent product that networks and streaming services have paid a lot for - it would be nice to always have a match to show. Also, it can really be bothersome for the fans and players, obviously - think Houston this year. Big Foe won it playing only two days - four matches in two days.

I really don't think this is gonna happen. A tournament like Houston isn't going to pony up the money for an indoor court. Not many 250s would. But, maybe require at least one - really all it takes is one - indoor court at all the Masters which have lots of money. Maybe Indian Wells could be exempt - though they do have those wind issues at times.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

The women 's final was already a disaster, this could be as well.

 

[chuckersthenut]

I apologize guys my mother took her annual camping/fishing trip this past week. Every time she goes it rains the entire week. Were in oklahoma but why shouldnt it also affect the sport i love to watch and play. Thanks mom.

 

[Mark-Touch]

anyone knows when this might start?

I just spoke with the weather gods (geoengineers).
Not for at least an hour or two.

 

[Chanwan]

med is the one never wanting to hit trough the oponent, and the one whos game is based on reaching every ball, wet clay slows and deadens the ball, conditions favour medvedev a bit more, its not that they are horrible for rune, but still

Fair, I think Rune can still hit through it. Plus his dropshot will be even more effective

 

[chuckersthenut]

The women 's final was already a disaster, this could be as well.

What happened?

 

[BeatlesFan]

anyone knows when this might start?

Rain is forecast until 9:00, that's 4 hours from now.

 

[Slicehand]

Fair, I think Rune can still hit through it. Plus his dropshot will be even more effective

the drop shot yeah, but it will be harder reaching the net, and as much patience as he has, i dont think he has more than med, but anyway, we have to wait and see in which conditions is the court exactly

 

[bluetrain4]

I'd imagine since it's a week before the French, they'll wrap this up no matter how late they have to start.

 

[Nadal - GOAT]

Why?

My thoughts are low bounce, less top spin should help Med. For me it's 50:50 in these conditions. If it were sunny and bounce it had be 70% to rune.

I expect med to outlast Rune in long grueling rallies. I maybe wrong ofcourse.

 

[Slicehand]

Rain is forecast until 9:00, that's 4 hours from now.

oh great, ill wait patiently on the sofa...

no, im outta here, think im getting my doughter to the park or something, that shouldve been the first plan tough

 

[socallefty]

I'm really impressed by Rune's 7 game win streak over top 5 opponents. He's 7-1 against the top 5 all-time, with the only loss being the US Open 1R defeat to Novak in 2021.

That is very impressive.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

What happened?

Match started at 11PM, one player retired after one set due to injury, + most embarrassing trophy ceremony in recent times.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Just tuned in to the match. I almost didn't recognize Medvedev because of how long his beard got. And Rune is completely unrecognizable. Looks like he spent way too much time in the sun!!

 

[BeatlesFan]

The crews are starting to remove the water from the tarp covering the court, rain is tapering off. Maybe we'll get started soon.

 

[Terenigma]

Rain delays are so awful because you never know when the match is going to start, you go do other things and then it starts randomly and you miss games.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

some fuss on the court with brushers, showed video from the street and it doesnt look like its heavy raining

 

[toby55555]

Looks like rain for the rest of the year in Rome so unless they shoot off to an indoor venue I guess they split the prize money and final is abandoned, no winner. I suspect they would find an alternative venue.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Novak explains the other day why slow, heavy conditions favor Rune ("obviously in these kind of conditions, it's very difficult to get the ball past him.... he's very, very fast").

 

[dking68]

Novak explains the other day why slow, heavy conditions favor Rune ("obviously in these kind of conditions, it's very difficult to get the ball past him.... he's very, very fast").

Medvedev is also very fast

 

[BeatlesFan]

Tarps now off, skies still look mighty dark.

 

[Hitman]

It's going to be a very frustrating day for the tennis today. If it delays too much, I will need to miss it for personal reasons...great...

 

[Lozo1016]

Rain delays are so awful because you never know when the match is going to start, you go do other things and then it starts randomly and you miss games.

I waited and waited for the Medvedev/Tsitsipas match to get going, but at some point I decided to take a nap because I started to figure it wasn't happening. When I woke up, the match was over!

 

[Pass750]

The ambiance of center court is pretty awesome, with a roof even open would it take away from the ambiance ?

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Maybe they should just scrap the tennis and turn the final into one of those obstacle course mud runs.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Maybe they should just scrap the tennis and turn the final into one of those obstacle course mud runs.

No, players are about to take the court.

 

[notsopro]

Mouratoglou back with Rune? Did I miss an episode of this saga???

 

[chuckersthenut]

Mouratoglou back with Rune? Did I miss an episode of this saga???

He is Rasputin.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Mouratoglou back with Rune? Did I miss an episode of this saga???

There's been entire threads about this in GPPD. Yes, he's still with Holger, Lars AWOL.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

becker in the stands

 

[BeatlesFan]

Boris Becker with almost shaved head in the crowd with new GF. Maybe getting ready to declare bankruptcy for the fourth time.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

players coming

 

[notsopro]

Boris looks healthier, prison was good for him.