2015 French Open Men's Singles Draw

[DarthFed]

I won't get excited for Roger's chances until he gets the QF. Getting Stan and Berd again after just dominating them last week is about as good as he could've hoped for. And I was hoping for the Rafa-Nole QF. Glad that worked out. Now Nole has to finish the job...first step to getting Wafa out of the sport.

Crikey, that's melodramatic :laydownlaughing :lolz::lolz: :clap

I can assure you I did not stutter as I was typing it.

 

[Kieran]

I won't get excited for Roger's chances until he gets the QF. Getting Stan and Berd again after just dominating them last week is about as good as he could've hoped for. And I was hoping for the Rafa-Nole QF. Glad that worked out. Now Nole has to finish the job...first step to getting Wafa out of the sport.

Crikey, that's melodramatic :laydownlaughing :lolz::lolz: :clap

I can assure you I did not stutter as I was typing it.

Oh, I much prefer that kinda stuff than wishy washy stuff. But wouldn't it be nice to have one more Fedal final in Paris, for old times sake? :devil

 

[DarthFed]

I won't get excited for Roger's chances until if/when he gets to the QF. Getting Stan and Berd again after just dominating them last week is about as good as he could've hoped for. And I was hoping for the Rafa-Nole QF. Glad that worked out. Now Nole has to finish the job...first step to getting Wafa out of the sport.

Lol! A bit extreme, but I wouldn't be crying over it. Not like when ol' Rog departs the scene!

But to be honest, having to face both Stan and Berd man will be tough. I've noticed over the years that if Roger has just dusted off an opponent and he has to play them soon after in a slam, he'll have more difficulty because they're more used to him. Probably doesn't apply when it's a top 10 guy, but it's happened before. I recall particularly.. Falla at Wimbledon

Stan and Berd wouldn't be easy of course but the alternatives seem worse to me (something like Kei or Rafa and a red hot Murray in the semis). Also, Stan might not even get to the QF.

 

[DarthFed]

Crikey, that's melodramatic :laydownlaughing :lolz::lolz: :clap

I can assure you I did not stutter as I was typing it.

Oh, I much prefer that kinda stuff than wishy washy stuff. But wouldn't it be nice to have one more Fedal final in Paris, for old times sake? :devil

About as nice as a colonoscopy would be

 

[Federberg]

I won't get excited for Roger's chances until if/when he gets to the QF. Getting Stan and Berd again after just dominating them last week is about as good as he could've hoped for. And I was hoping for the Rafa-Nole QF. Glad that worked out. Now Nole has to finish the job...first step to getting Wafa out of the sport.

Lol! A bit extreme, but I wouldn't be crying over it. Not like when ol' Rog departs the scene!

But to be honest, having to face both Stan and Berd man will be tough. I've noticed over the years that if Roger has just dusted off an opponent and he has to play them soon after in a slam, he'll have more difficulty because they're more used to him. Probably doesn't apply when it's a top 10 guy, but it's happened before. I recall particularly.. Falla at Wimbledon

Stan and Berd wouldn't be easy of course but the alternatives seem worse to me (something like Kei or Rafa and a red hot Murray in the semis). Also, Stan might not even get to the QF.

I'll take a match against Murray for breakfast lunch or dinner. Anytime baby!

 

[DarthFed]

^ It'd be a good one. Keep in mind that if Murray reaches the semis he is suddenly on a 15 match clay win streak. If you had told me before clay season that I'd like Roger's chances at RG vs. Berdych more than his chances vs. Murray I'd think you were nuts. But given the circumstances I might prefer Tomas in the semis but it's close for sure. Roger could/maybe should beat either of them but could definitely lose to either too.

 

[Federberg]

^ It'd be a good one. Keep in mind that if Murray reaches the semis he is suddenly on a 15 match clay win streak. If you had told me before clay season that I'd like Roger's chances at RG vs. Berdych more than his chances vs. Murray I'd think you were nuts. But given the circumstances I might prefer Tomas in the semis but it's close for sure. Roger could/maybe should beat either of them but could definitely lose to either too.

I hear you. I think Roger playing well should beat both. But if Roger's playing well and both of those are playing well, then I'm more comfortable with the Murray match up

 

[MartyB]

Now this is what I call a great draw...LoL. Now Fed could screw this up but I don't think so. Yeah Monfils has bettered him recently but in a 5 set match Fed will spoil the day for the crowd I believe. Let Djokovic earn it & finally he has a draw that is far more difficult than he has recently. I am rooting for Rafa (go figure!)

 

[Fiero425]

^ It'd be a good one. Keep in mind that if Murray reaches the semis he is suddenly on a 15 match clay win streak. If you had told me before clay season that I'd like Roger's chances at RG vs. Berdych more than his chances vs. Murray I'd think you were nuts. But given the circumstances I might prefer Tomas in the semis but it's close for sure. Roger could/maybe should beat either of them but could definitely lose to either too.

I hear you. I think Roger playing well should beat both. But if Roger's playing well and both of those are playing well, then I'm more comfortable with the Murray match up

I'm not even going to sweat those late rounds yet! We're getting much too far ahead of ourselves! There are going to be upsets and few of these potential match-ups will take place IMO! OTOH, I don't mind Rafa in Nole's quarter; might as well get it done if possible through the so called BEST! :nono :angel: :dodgy:

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I do agree that Rafa got a tough draw generally speaking.

However, what people are forgetting is that his draw up to QF is very very smooth
and easy. See how easy it is.

R128 ----- A French Wildcard who is ranked outside 300.
R64 ----- Almagro (recovering from foot injury) who got into MD only because Haas withdrew.
R32 ----- A harmless Adrian Mannarino
R16 ----- Robredo / Grigor (Neither are doing great this clay season).

So, Rafa does not really have anyone dangerous in early rounds. I certainly DO NOT
expect him to lose in any of the first four rounds. Also, once he goes through four rounds
he would have some confidence developed back in and so he might make a match of
his QF with Novak.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

While Roger's draw in the later rounds (QF onwards) is good, he has some traps in early
rounds. In particular, in R32 Karlovic may pose some trouble. More serious than that is
R16 with either Monfils/Cuevas creating trouble (both of them like clay).

Monfils is probably the most dangerous opponent. But, once he reaches QF, I see Fed reaching finals.

 

[DarthFed]

^ Monfils figures to be the huge threat given how much trouble he's given Roger the past couple years.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

There is no question that Novak- Rafa match will be the finals. That was the expectation before the draw came out. After seeing the draw, nothing has changed either. Also, I think both will make the appointment.

 

[Mile]

Rafa did manage to get a rid of judge who upset him in Rio this year. Laughing for wrongly put shorts and 20 s rule.

So, can some of tennis experts explain me, what counts in those 20 s ? Is that time to be on serve line, time of hiting the ball... ?

 

[Federberg]

There is no question that Novak- Rafa match will be the finals. That was the expectation before the draw came out. After seeing the draw, nothing has changed either. Also, I think both will make the appointment.

Call me conservative, but it's only the finals if Rafa gets thru. Novak has to earn it

 

[mrzz]

I usually would not pay attention to this, but...

...did someone watched the draw cerimony? Nadal's expression when he draw himself on Djokovic's quarter would be quite telling...

(as I believe he was doing the draw, am I right?)

 

[Federberg]

I usually would not pay attention to this, but...

...did someone watched the draw cerimony? Nadal's expression when he draw himself on Djokovic's quarter would be quite telling...

(as I believe he was doing the draw, am I right?)

Lol! Wish I'd seen it

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I usually would not pay attention to this, but...

...did someone watched the draw cerimony? Nadal's expression when he draw himself on Djokovic's quarter would be quite telling...

(as I believe he was doing the draw, am I right?)

No, he does women's draw. Maria does the men's draw.

 

[Johnsteinbeck]

ho. ly. sh. t.

forget the USO and its Monday finals - the French might bring us a Wednesday final!

 

[Fiero425]

I usually would not pay attention to this, but...

...did someone watched the draw cerimony? Nadal's expression when he draw himself on Djokovic's quarter would be quite telling...

(as I believe he was doing the draw, am I right?)

No, he does women's draw. Maria does the men's draw.

Wow, just glancing at both draws, the men and ladies #1 seed is getting hammered! Nole has Rafa and Andy in his 1/4 & 1/2 respectively while Serena has to deal with Azarenka early and Venus or potentially Stephens depending on who wins their 1st round! :eyepop