So who’s pumped for the French?

[Ash Tennis]

Now that the uso is done is everyone ready for French? So many questions. Who will win? Will Djokovic be dqed? But as much as I try I can’t get into the French. I really don’t know why.

 

[Nostradamus]

With these young guys playing so great ,, Dominick and Sasha,, RAFA is so afraid,, he may lose in the 4th round of french open

 

[Ash Tennis]

With these young guys playing so great ,, Dominick and Sasha,, RAFA is so afraid,, he may lose in the 4th round of french open

I hope so. For me it gets so boring with Rafa just dominating every year.

 

[MotoboXer]

FINALLY ... The big3 are fin. Rafa wont even win the FO
NexGEN are going to run with this oppurtunity.

and its all thanks to Defaultovic.

 

[ollinger]

Now that the uso is done is everyone ready for French?

So much for "being in the moment"

 

[USO]

I’m pumped for Rome so of course I’m pumped for the French Open. I’m always pumped for big tennis tournaments.

 

[Ash Tennis]

So much for "being in the moment"

Ok I’m watching it right now. Should have said almost over.

 

[Fiero425]

Ok I’m watching it right now. Should have said almost over.

If they're watching at all with the football extravaganza of Brady vs Brees on TV; Tampa Bay going up against The Saints on Fox!

 

[MotoboXer]

Im also pumped just for the French. I admire their nonchalance of not wearing masks these days.

 

[Backspin1183]

Nah! Can't watch Nadal match the Fedr's Slam record.

Edit: Damn! Wrong account.

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

Super pumped....Like the fact they are having small crowds and looking forward to seeing roof....Think there might be night matches which is cool too....

 

[ND-13]

If Rafa wins this time, how many he will have ? 13 or 14 ?

 

[pasta]

Red Clay tennis !!! Simply the best !!!

Beautiful venue in beautiful city, more top ranked players participating, fans in stands, new stadium roof ...

 

[AceSalvo]

Definitely not Zed and Tim. Because there is no one to choke from at RG. There is a God made of Clay who is still pumped.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Feels wrong to only have two tournaments of real tennis before they head off on loan to another sport

 

[maratha_warrior]

yess..
Want a Djokodal Final .

 

[flanker2000fr]

Nadal will be pumped. In every sense of the word.

 

[MusterCoriaKuerten]

This is the clay weak era with just one good player so not pumped

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I'm hyped.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I’ll be happy to see RAFA back. Show these mugs how it’s done

 

[Steve0904]

If we get Djokovic vs Nadal yes. Otherwise no.

 

[The Blond Blur]

 

[I Am Finnish]

Yes and no

 

[pasta]

There will be All Time Great vs. All Time Great ... !!!

Or one of All Time Greats vs. Newcomers ...

Either way ... We will see great tennis !!!

Roland Garros and Wimbledon are the center of tennis greatness !!! US Open/Australian are secondary ...

 

[SinneGOAT]

Nadal has it in the bag. Have you even been watching his training videos? He’s totally gonna SLAY!

 

[pasta]

Agree ... Nadal is going for it !!!

But as much as he wants it ... there are many guys that do not want him to get there ...

Honestly, I am more looking forward to French Open tha I was looking toward US OPEN ... First post "shut down" major, big guys skipping, nervous as hell (Djokovic outburst, Thiem/Zverev final ...)

Time to settle down to "new normal" ...

Play majors, compete, life goes on ...

 

[BackhandDTL]

Nadal rips through the draw, drops 9 games.

Wins the final 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 against Pablo Andujar.

 

[tennis_pro]

A lot more than if Zverev won.

As pathetic as that was now it should loosen up Thiem knowing that he already has a Slam in the bag. I'm only slightly concerned about the fact that Thiem won't play any matches on clay until the FO itself. But on the other hand his name alone should get him through the first 3-4 rounds easily.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Nadal has it in the bag. Have you even been watching his training videos? He’s totally gonna SLAY!

Nadal is looking good and will.........to........

 

[Fiero425]

A lot more than if Zverev won.

As pathetic as that was now it should loosen up Thiem knowing that he already has a Slam in the bag. I'm only slightly concerned about the fact that Thiem won't play any matches on clay until the FO itself. But on the other hand his name alone should get him through the first 3-4 rounds easily.

After his result before the USO, I didn't think Thiem would get to the quarters! He just looked bad, weak, and hopeless looking smashing rackets!

 

[kailash]

 

[Deleted member 771911]

No, not really. I think Nadal will win again and I don't need to see the same guy winning for decades.
But I am looking forward to the random cool moments that will happen as always do at slams. But I won't be putting my life on hold to watch this.

 

[Cupcake]

It was good to watch tennis at the USO. Now I'm looking forward to Rome. And RG. (RG meaning Rafa the Great)

Would love to see Rafa win in Paris, but if he can't - I don't think it's a lock this year - I really want to watch good tennis.

I loved watching tennis before the big 3, and when they are gone, I'll still love watching good play.

 

[AlexanderTheGreat08]

I am. Nadal can win his 20th GS title and tie Federer. It's really a must win

 

[Bartelby]

The real slam is coming where players play and officials aren't players.

 

[TiberiusGracchus]

I mean I love tennis period and it a slam, after all

 

[Mike Sams]

Night matches in Rome and Roland Garros. This will be a lot of fun.

 

[Mike Sams]

Thiem lost in his very first match against an unseeded player in Cincinnati Masters, winning only 3 games. And then Thiem goes on to win the US Open. LOL
It's obvious that even the Fearsome Four are now focusing on the Slams as opposed to the Masters.

 

[tudwell]

I hope so. For me it gets so boring with Rafa just dominating every year.

As a Federer and Nadal fan, I have to agree.

 

[socallefty]

I would like to see Nadal stretched to the limit like in the FO matches against Djokovic in 2012-2013 - don’t care if he wins or loses, but would like to see him at his best against an opponent who can match his level over 5 sets on clay. Only Thiem, Djokovic or Wawrinka at their best might have a chance to make this happen on red clay in Paris.

 

[Subway Tennis]

I would like to see Nadal stretched to the limit like in the FO matches against Djokovic in 2012-2013 - don’t care if he wins or loses, but would like to see him at his best against an opponent who can match his level over 5 sets on clay. Only Thiem, Djokovic or Wawrinka at their best might have a chance to make this happen on red clay in Paris.

I think the only chance an opponent has is to just have their best ever match and hope Nadal has an off day and try and redline in 4 sets or under. If it becomes a long, protracted battle, there's no way anyone can match Nadal's ability to sustain an impossibly high level without cracking.

 

[Deleted member 770618]

I'm pumped 3 more weeks of tennis!

 

[Mike Sams]

I would like to see Nadal stretched to the limit like in the FO matches against Djokovic in 2012-2013 - don’t care if he wins or loses, but would like to see him at his best against an opponent who can match his level over 5 sets on clay. Only Thiem, Djokovic or Wawrinka at their best might have a chance to make this happen on red clay in Paris.

If the conditions are rainy and the ball isn't jumping up, Nadal would have to work harder against the likes of Djokovic and Thiem.
If they play under the roof at night, that could actually be more competitive than in daytime sunny conditions where the ball is jumping up.

 

[kishnabe]

Who is going to stop or even pressure Rafa? Nobody, hence boring. Djokovic won't have much time to prep on Clay. Thiem is hurt and is sky high to be in the state to win FO. Fognini is Fognini.

 

[Midaso240]

Nah, not really. I'll only see it through highlights because the hours don't really fit in with my schedule that great. I'd be surprised if Nadal and Halep don't win given they've had more clay prep time and were already probably the favourites even without that advantage

 

[Mike Sams]

I think the only chance an opponent has is to just have their best ever match and hope Nadal has an off day and try and redline in 4 sets or under. If it becomes a long, protracted battle, there's no way anyone can match Nadal's ability to sustain an impossibly high level without cracking.

If Nadal 2015 shows up then it will be a fun tournament. Nadal of 2017-2019? I'd say little to no chance for anyone. If someone like Zverev were to catch fire and meet Nadal in rainy conditions and no sun, that could be tough for Nadal. Who knows really? Maybe Zverev will be inspired after his US Open loss and be the darkhorse for RG?

 

[duaneeo]

Though I'm pumped for this year's Roland Garros, it's not my favorite slam. I almost voted 'yes'! Deceptive thread title/poll.