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

[Nadalfan2013]

Pouille won today over Rodionov! What the #ell happened to him? He had some great wins in the past; even over unhealthy Nadal in 5 sets the '16 USO!

Corrected.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lucas Pouille defeats Rodionov, 3 days later, this time 62 64 63 to move into R2, this is his first GS main draw win since the US Open in 2019, he has fought his demons and turned around his game Well Done!

 

[Front242]

Corrected.

 

[don_fabio]

Drawchallenge RG winner picks this year.

 

[Fiero425]

It went 5 long, drawn out sets and we're supposed to feel sorry for that jerk, Nadal! I think not! If he's out there, he's healthy enuf.; esp. going 5 sets!

 

[Moxie]

It's about how they match up with Djokovic. Evans and Vesely are undefeated againt him while Goffin has often giving him close matches especially on clay.

If you are still not convinced how lucky Pushovic is with his draw, one of the rare dangerous opponents in his quarter Rublev is currently losing.

Dude, they couldn't all be in his first round, and if they couldn't make it out of the first round, they were never going to play him, anyway, is the point.

 

[Jelenafan]

Every year when I watch 1st round ATP matches at Roland Garros I imagine some players are muttering to themselves “ What the hell am I doing playing BO5 on this surface ??!!” as the red dirt swirls around them….. : )

 

[Fiero425]

Every year when I watch 1st round ATP matches at Roland Garros I imagine some players are muttering to themselves “ What the hell am I doing playing BO5 on this surface ??!!” as the red dirt swirls around them….. : )

They come because of points and money, but overall it winds up being a wasted trip to Paris; esp. w/ American players like Isner & McDonald!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Loved this from Seb Korda at his press conference today,
Seb was asked about his signed Rafa Nadal jersey ?
"The signed Rafa shirt is still hanging in my room".
That's a true fan

 

[Moxie]

They come because of points and money, but overall it winds up being a wasted trip to Paris; esp. w/ American players like Isner & McDonald!

Side note: I don't believe it's possible for a trip to Paris to be "wasted." Or, if you do, that's on you. Ooh la la!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak has found his focus again in the 3rd set TB leading 6-1
Served for the match and was broken now has 5 MPs
Novak won 63 62 76(1)

 

[lomaha]

And Felix' out.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

FAA was sick and struggling in his match though did not retire, Fognini takes him out
Get well FAA who has had a injury plagued year so far
Fog wins 64 64 63

 

[Moxie]

Djokovic doesn't seem to have any more problems with his arm. Playing pretty sharp, except when he failed to serve it out. Wind and sun still bother him. Kid broke him twice in the 3rd, and got him to a TB, but Novak is through in straights. No surprises here.

 

[Moxie]

FAA was sick and struggling in his match though did not retire, Fognini takes him out
Get wekk FAA who has had a injury plagued year so far

Wow, that was a hard round to call, and I think I went with Felix. What do you mean he's sick?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Wow, that was a hard round to call, and I think I went with Felix. What do you mean he's sick?

He had 'the runs' if you know what I mean, last night and was cramping

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Djokovic doesn't seem to have any more problems with his arm. Playing pretty sharp, except when he failed to serve it out. Wind and sun still bother him. Kid broke him twice in the 3rd, and got him to a TB, but Novak is through in straights. No surprises here.

Well Novak said in his media that he had no injury worries, I did post that here

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Wow, that was a hard round to call, and I think I went with Felix. What do you mean he's sick?

I would not have picked FAA, he also had a shoulder injury coming into RG as well

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I must say Novak speaks great French, he also speaks Italian fluently ( being an Italian I can comment lol)
Considering Novak dosent like wind, not a good wind player he prevailed in 3 sets

 

[Moxie]

Well Novak said in his media that he had no injury worries, I did post that here

I know posted it, but just because he said it, doesn't mean I believed it. If you know what I mean.