Roland Garros / French Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Where did you hear it?

I have just been on Twitter and so far no news of Novak's wrist

 

[Kieran]

There is a tiny possibility that Carlos loses concentration and this match becomes interesting..

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Novak’s a different level. He’ll know when to let out it go, and when to grind it out. He’s top level when it comes to holding his nerve, and he’ll serve so much better, knowing that he’ll have to.

The question really should be reversed because Carlos is the one heading into hostile, new territory..

I'd argue that Carlos has been through more hostile territory with the semifinal against Frances Tiafoe at the US Open. Carlos came out on top, so I don't think this will be new territory for him.

 

[atttomole]

I haven’t been able to watch Alcarez that much. Is there a shot that he doesn’t play well?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I haven’t been able to watch Alcarez that much. Is there a shot that he doesn’t play well?

NO,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

French crowd did their usual Mexican Wave

 

[Kieran]

I'd argue that Carlos has been through more hostile territory with the semifinal against Frances Tiafoe at the US Open. Carlos came out on top, so I don't think this will be new territory for him.

It is in Paris though - against a goat. Carlos is wearing a heavy target on his back now, whereas in America he was yet to achieve what he did..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

French crowds are the toughest and rudest fans in tennis at RG, I have witness them many times live over the years

 

[Kieran]

French crowds are the toughest fans in tennis at RG, I have witness them many times live over the years

They’re a contrary bunch of shits..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stef is trying out there I will give him credit he is not tanking and lying down,
Alcaraz leads 5-2 and is just one game away from the SF

 

[don_fabio]

French crowds are the toughest and rudest fans in tennis at RG, I have witness them many times live over the years

who they gonna back on friday?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh No Stef doing a Djoko smash at the net

 

[Moxie]

They’re a contrary bunch of shits..

I can understand wanting to see a real match, but full-throated roaring for a guy playing this poorly is bad form, IMO.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

who they gonna back on friday?

Depends on their mood, they always like a contest, so if Novak is down they will cheer him on and vice a versa

 

[the AntiPusher]

No, Stef just met someone tonight who is playing like Superman!

Novak should be very afraid . I didn't know he had levels to his game like THIS. Papapus may get blamed for this debacle.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz with 1 MP
Still fighting is Stef and snuffs out the 2 Mps

 

[the AntiPusher]

Stef is trying out there I will give him credit he is not tanking and lying down,
Alcaraz leads 5-2 and is just one game away from the SF

Stef should be ashamed of himself...next time he should bring a big bad Dog with him if he faces Alcaraz's onslaught again.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stef should be ashamed of himself

Hey he is just getting beaten by a bettter player who has more tools in his weapon box see he held his serve and saved 2 MPs

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A few nerves showing from Alcaraz he is Human after all
Stef with 2 BPs
Mis hit from Stef, Alcaraz saved 1 BP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Called wide and Alacaraz is broken on serve in the 3rd set