2019 Roland Garros Semifinal: Djokovic vs. Thiem

[Moxie]

Good point. It means Novak really felt his chance of winning under the windy condition was bad.

You're implying that he influenced the tournament. That is not my point. I do think that would have been against his own interest.

 

[tented]

It is my understanding that the continuation of the SF will be shown on NBC Sports Channel whereas the women's final will be shown on main NBC Channel. Depending on the details of one's cable subscription some may have access to NBC, but not NBC Sports. If so, they cannot watch SF live on TV.

However, I am not 100% sure of this.

Screenshot of their website:

 

[tented]

And this is a screenshot of upcoming shows on NBCSN (note the reference to tennis on Digital on the left side):

 

[Moxie]

It is my understanding that the continuation of the SF will be shown on NBC Sports Channel whereas the women's final will be shown on main NBC Channel. Depending on the details of one's cable subscription some may have access to NBC, but not NBC Sports. If so, they cannot watch SF live on TV.

However, I am not 100% sure of this.

I have appreciated your trying to tell us where to find the matches, but yesterday you said NBCSN for today's match. And yet, for me, it was on Tennis Channel. I honestly think it's all a great mystery at this point. But seriously thanks for trying to keep track for us. :heart:

 

[GameSetAndMath]

@tented, you are right. I checked the full schedule of NBCSPorts. They are too busy showing "American Ninja Warrior - National Finals in Vegas" from 6.00 a.m. to Noon. So, it won't be on TV. Does anyone know what the heck is that (Ninja Warrior)?

However, I believe those who have the right to see NBCSports by virtue of cable subscription, will be able to stream it by going to NBCSports web page on their computer. At least, it will be a better stream than one of the run of the mill unofficial (and probably illegal) streams.

 

[rafanoy1992]

That seems too conspiratorial to me...and against his own interests. Having a rain delay after getting broken was a good chance to regroup, but I would have thought that he'd prefer to go back last evening and try to get more tennis in. The more they have to play tomorrow, the more they are lessened for the final.

While Novak will probably have less tank for the final if he wins tomorrow, he still probably prefers a mental reset like this than playing bad throughout the night.

On the other hand, Thiem and his team are probably disappointed and surprised that the organizers did not try to continue play tonight especially the sun was out. He also just broke Djokovic's serve before the cancel of play.

 

[kskate2]

On the NBC Sports website they list the resumption of the match at 6:00 (East coast US) on “Digital”

So I guess they’re not going to show it on TV. Is any other sport treated as poorly as tennis?

TC will carry resumption of the SF. They said as much earlier.

 

[Bob Smith]

@tented, you are right. I checked the full schedule of NBCSPorts. They are too busy showing "American Ninja Warrior - National Finals in Vegas" from 6.00 a.m. to Noon. So, it won't be on TV. Does anyone know what the heck is that (Ninja Warrior)?

However, I believe those who have the right to see NBCSports by virtue of cable subscription, will be able to stream it by going to NBCSports web page on their computer. At least, it will be a better stream than one of the run of the mill unofficial (and probably illegal) streams.

Yes, live streaming of the second semifinal will be available from NBC Sports.

 

[Bonaca]

Let’s play this shit out today. If Novak’s team really take significant influence on the decision to cancel the match yesterday, I hope he loses.
Take the conditions like a man , and Thiem, and try your best. It’s the same for both players, it doesn’t matter what’s at the stake for Novak in view of tennis history. Earn it and be better than your opponent.
By the way, this beautiful slam is already ruined by bad decisions of the tournament directors and the ugly weather conditions.

 

[kskate2]

Domi faces BP on resumption but saves it by unloading a huge FH 4-1

 

[don_fabio]

Thiem holds the opening game of part 2. He seems too strong for Novak, he is hitting like crazy. Perhaps it is also playing with the wind on that side?

 

[don_fabio]

Wind is still blowing, somewhat less than yesterday. What a dropshot by Thiem.

 

[don_fabio]

My tapatalk still doesn't work with TF. Other forums work normal. Break by Novak!

 

[Front242]

Didn't realize it had resumed. Nice one. Time for tennis.

 

[mrzz]

Thiem is losing the plot

 

[don_fabio]

Great tennis by both guys

 

[don_fabio]

Novak is all over Thiem now.

 

[mrzz]

Wow, luck decided two points in a row, one for each side

 

[don_fabio]

what a point!

 

[kskate2]

Let’s play this shit out today. If Novak’s team really take significant influence on the decision to cancel the match yesterday, I hope he loses.

Oh they did alright. They were shouting at him from the stands, that's why he walked off the court as soon as a couple of drops came down.