Roland Garros / French Open 2024 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Roland Garros has banned alcohol in the stands after a series of incidents that led to complaints from David Goffin ( he was spat on by a fan) and Iga Swiatek.
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says the most experienced chair umpires will be assigned to the most potentially volatile matches and the umpires have been instructed to crack down on bad behavior and that fans will be ejected from the stadium.
"We wil be intransigent about respecting the players game" she said.

 

[don_fabio]

So they cancelled all matches for today on outside courts? It must be really bad weather in Paris. How many matches in total are they behind the schedule?

 

[don_fabio]

I see now that many matches are in progress again.

 

[nehmeth]

(MUCH) Better quality from Djokovic today. He must have been playing to Herbert’s level in their match. Maybe Ferrer coaching his opponent has inspired him.

 

[nehmeth]

Shapovalov will be serving for the match against Tiafoe. Broke him for 5-4 in the fourth.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Djokovic's win means that we are now a Alex De Minaur win over Jaume Munar away from Rafa qualifying for singles in the Olympics without having to make any special accomodations. Munar is the 4th ranked Spaniard and 59th in the live rankings, which means a loss keeps him out of the Top 56 (and with it, the automatic qualifying spot), allowing Rafa to qualify as the 4th Spaniard (after Alcaraz, ADF, and Pedro Martinez) with one of the Legacy gold medalist / Grand Slam champion spots (with the other going to Andy Murray).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

(MUCH) Better quality from Djokovic today. He must have been playing to Herbert’s level in their match. Maybe Ferrer coaching his opponent has inspired him.

Ye of little faith! I told you last match he will improve as the tournament progresses

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not surprised that Nishikori retired in his match against Shelton he was having back problems in his previous match
Shelton wins by retirement 76(7) 64

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Change plans at Roland Garros matches tomorrow
Outside courts start at 10am
Chatrier, Lenglen and Simonne-Mathier at 11.00am

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Korda, Paul, Shelton all into R3 for Team USA

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune (13) in a tight battle now after losing 3rd and 4th sets to Italian Cobolli, going 5

 

[nehmeth]

Rune (13) in a tight battle now after losing 3rd and 4th sets to Italian Cobolli, going 5

There’s no quit in Cobolli. These past 12 months he has matured and it is great to see him able to compete with the best players.

 

[Moxie]

That was a heck of a brave hold from Rune, from 0-40 down.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

There’s no quit in Cobolli. These past 12 months he has matured and it is great to see him able to compete with the best players.

Agree, he has played a good match against Rune coming back after being down 2 sets to love

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ruud (7) going 5 sets now over Italian Foki who has finally found his game on clay at RG

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

My delightful headcase at times and new papa Musetti leading 2 sets to love over Monfils!
Musetti through in straight sets 75 61 64 Forza Musetti!

 

[nehmeth]

Agree, he has played a good match against Rune coming back after being down 2 sets to love

Tiebreak in the fifth. 10-7 Rune. Lots of errors from Cobolli. Some fantastic defense from Rune. Holger came back from being down 0-5 in the tiebreaker. Stand up play.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tiebreak in the fifth.

Fingers crossed

 

[Moxie]

What a shot to get back to 6-6!

 

[Moxie]

Wow! That was pretty stunning.