Roland Garros 2017, Paris, France, ATP GRAND SLAM

[Moxie]

DATE: 28 May 2017 - June 11 2017
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: €16,790,000
FIELD SIZE: 128
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Novak Djokovic

Seeds:
1 Andy Murray
2 Novak Djokovic
3 Stan Wawrinka
4 Rafael Nadal
5 Milos Raonic
6 Dominic Thiem
7 Marin Cilic
8 Kei Nishikori
9 Alexander Zverev
10 David Goffin
11 Grigor Dimitrov
12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
13 Tomas Berdych
14 Jack Sock
15 Gael Monfils
16 Lucas Pouille
17 Roberto Bautista Agut
18 Nick Kyrgios
19 Albert Ramos Viñolas
20 Pablo Carreño Busta
21 John Isner
22 Pablo Cuevas
23 Ivo Karlovic
24 Richard Gasquet
25 Steve Johnson
26 Gilles Muller
27 Sam Querrey
28 Fabio Fognini
29 Juan Martin Del Potro
30 David Ferrer
31 Gilles Simon
32 Mischa Zverev


Roland Garros 2006 by The Tennis Guru, on Flickr



Roland Garros day - tennis by Galdric Pons, on Flickr


The Tournament:

A French national tournament has been held since 1891. For some time it was open only to French citizens, or members of French clubs. In 1925, it was opened to international amateurs, and in 1968 it was the first Grand Slam event to go "open," allowing amateurs and professionals to compete. It has always been played on clay. In recent years there has been great controversy over plans to either expand the current facilities, or relocate the event. Relocation seems to be off the cards, but the expansion plans are still being debated and fought in the courts.

The Players:

Turning back the clock, the man to beat this year is again, Rafael Nadal, here seeded 4. Defending champ Novak Djokovic (#2) is looking for redemption after a mediocre post-Nole Slam year. #1 Murray is defending final points, but has had nothing to say for himself so far this year. Much is being made of #NextGen Rome winner Sasha Zverev, and many have eyes on Dominic Thiem. 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka is also on the short-list.

About the City

Paris is one of the most charismatic and romantic cities in the world. It is an art mecca, a gastronomic destination, and the crossroads of Europe. It is the City of Light, softly beautiful in its gardens, monuments and boulevards, and hard-edged, in it's blue-collar neighborhoods, it's banlieue. Go to the top of the hill at Sacre Coeur at sunset and watch the lights come up. Also, sit in a cafe in a quiet neighborhood, like the Marais, and watch the world go by.

Tourism Guide:

 

[Moxie]

The draw comes out tomorrow and will be posted here. And I'll update the seeds, as well as withdrawals. On to Paris!

 

[El Dude]

You started this thread a year ago?

 

[Puppet Master]

People just don't give a flying fu€k about the draw, do they?
Not a single post and the draw has been out for an hour or two. I am disappointed in you blokes.
At first glance the draw looks somewhat boring, especially with no Roger.
Will there be a draw challenge? I want to post predictions.

 

[Carol]

Here is the draw

http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/draws/2017_MS_draw.pdf

 

[isabelle]

Delpo could pull out (back problems) and according to the Independant Murray could have shingles again (bad luck for him)

 

[Carol]

Delpo could pull out (back problems) and according to the Independant Murray could have shingles again (bad luck for him)

Again Muzz with shingles? it would be weird because until I know supposedly you can get it once in your life

 

[the AntiPusher]

Interesting

 

[Shivashish Sarkar]

Nadal being drawn in Djokovic's half is good for this slam. We can possibly have this match. It will be a good one.

 

[britbox]

The Draw:

 

[britbox]

Again Muzz with shingles? it would be weird because until I know supposedly you can get it once in your life

Yeah, I've never heard of anybody getting shingles twice either.

Del Potro (if fit) is a big third round obstacle for Muzz. Delpingles rather than shingles might cause him more grief.

 

[britbox]

French Open Preview from Sports Illustrated:

 

[Mary]

Yeah, I've never heard of anybody getting shingles twice either.

Del Potro (if fit) is a big third round obstacle for Muzz. Delpingles rather than shingles might cause him more grief.

Shingles can recur, especially if the attack has been severe. The virus remains there in a dormant state if the person is lucky. But it can reactivate and does so in about 30% of cases.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I posted in the early talk thread. I am disappointed that Thiem landed in Novak's quarter. He has a match up problem with Novak and further Novak would play himself into form at RG. So, Novak would win against Thiem and this would prevent us from seeing the much anticipated Rafa-Thiem match. But, Novak will lose to Rafa in SF and Rafa will probably play Stan in the final.

 

[10isfan]

Righty Zverev vs Verdasco in round one
Chung vs Querrey (unfortunate)
Fog still waiting for the baby?
Nadal has nobody dangerous in his quarter
Thiem has chance to revenge against Djoke

 

[Carol]

Shingles can recur, especially if the attack has been severe. The virus remains there in a dormant state if the person is lucky. But it can reactivate and does so in about 30% of cases.

Yes, it can occur more than once but it's very unusual. I've never had it but the people I know that went through they have not got it anymore . But truly everyone is different and hope Muzz doesn't go through it again, I hear it's very painful

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Shingles or Not, Sir Andy is definitely not reaching QF. Sasha is waiting for him in R16, if he is not already taken out by Klizan or JMDP.

 

[Carol]

Righty Zverev vs Verdasco in round one
Chung vs Querrey (unfortunate)
Fog still waiting for the baby?
Nadal has nobody dangerous in his quarter
Thiem has chance to revenge against Djoke

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Tignor jinxes Rafa . I agree with almost everything that he says. But, I don't see Kei winning the firs quarter. It will probably be Sasha.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Odds for winning RG after the market had time to digest the draw.

1. Rafa 10/11
2. Novak 4
3. Stan 14
4. Andy 17
5. Thiem and Sasha 18 each.

All the rest are 66 or worse.