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

[rafanoy1992]

Wow, Cerundolo is hanging in there...broke back and held, 2-2 in the 5th.

El Dude, you think Rune can pull out the win against Zverev?

 

[Fiero425]

Novak's serving for it, up 40-15! OMG, what a comeback! The man is old, limping, & being pushed to the limit! It's over in 5 sets over Cerundolo!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Taylor Fritz wins the 2nd set 63, quite frankly he should be up 2 sets to love having a 5-1 lead in the TB 1st set over Ruud
1 set all

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

El Dude, you think Rune can pull out the win against Zverev?

Probably not, but if Rune pulls out the win, it would change the way I look at him. Rune has had a very easy road here.

I've always said that I'm not sold on Rune. He needs to beat a seeded player. This is his chance.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW Novak won the 5th set 63

 

[El Dude]

El Dude, you think Rune can pull out the win against Zverev?

Maybe? I mean, sure he's got the talent and sometimes it feels like he's one big match from a breakout. But Zverev is locked in, and if he wasn't cowed by Rafa, I don't think seeing the Nordic Brat across the net will mess him up. So my money is on Zverev, but I wouldn't be totally shocked if Holger stepped up.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ruud serving for the 3rd set 5-4, broken Fritz serving to consolidate the break
Ruud breaks and wins the 3rd set 64
Ruud leads 2 sets to 1
BTW Fritz has been having hip problems, trainer has been out again in this match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ruud d Fritz 76(6) 36 64 62
Sad to say Fritz was hampered by hip injury in this match, RG being the most physical of all the GS.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Holger Rune wins the 1set, 6-4. Now, let’s see if Rune can keep his focus or will it be another 5-setter for both players.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Liked the way Holger came back from being down love 30 when he was serving for the 1st set, and seals it with an Ace
Also he using his good volley skills at the net, catching out Zverev standing on the baseline, exposing Zverev's fhand wing

 

[nehmeth]

Rune is so much more fun to watch than Zverev. Even at high speed Sasha seems lethargic.

 

[Fiero425]

Maybe? I mean, sure he's got the talent and sometimes it feels like he's one big match from a breakout. But Zverev is locked in, and if he wasn't cowed by Rafa, I don't think seeing the Nordic Brat across the net will mess him up. So my money is on Zverev, but I wouldn't be totally shocked if Holger stepped up.

Why is Holger more of a brat than any of the others in this latest generation of stars? Is it "he can take it" b/c he's been good enough to challenge the top players? IMO, they're all petulant children who've been coddled since birth! I'm shocked the "hatahs" have been tottally sedated & quieted by Djokovic! If it were Nadal who triumphed w/ 2 five set wins, the adulation, applause, & lauding w/b insufferable! I don't blame them! I felt pretty much the same when Nadal was able to steal his last 2 majors in '22! Novak wasn't allowed to play "down under" or at the 1st 2 Masters (Sunshine Double) of the season! I think I'm going to "coin" myself the "reverse hater!" Loved Borg coming along to shorten Connors' stay at #1, then Lendl knocked McEnroe down a peg, Sampras owned his era over Agassi, & I can't say enough of how I appreciate what Novak's done to make sure Fedal's pedestal stay was short-lived! He's breaking most if not just about all the top records sooner than either Roger or Rafa could!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune is so much more fun to watch than Zverev. Even at high speed Sasha seems lethargic.

In my view he has more weapons than Zverev to begin with, he also has the ability to defeat Zverev in this match

 

[nehmeth]

In my view he has more weapons than Zverev to begin with, he also has the ability to defeat Zverev in this match

My doubts over Rune’s long term success has never been about the weaponry. When he is on, it is some of the most beautiful tennis I have ever seen. It’s his body and mind that make me hold my breath sometimes..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

My doubts over Rune’s long term success has never been about the weaponry. When he is on, it is some of the most beautiful tennis I have ever seen. It’s his body and mind that make me hold my breath sometimes..

It is his focus that can be a worry agree, also he does have a temper, there have been injury concerns, he has just turned 21, some players do take time to 'mature' hopefully he can reach his potential he has the game.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune's needs to watch his fhand so far in this match,

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Well, we will see if Ruud has it in him to score another win over Djokovic. Djokovic has been there for the taking, but so far he has survived.

 

[rafanoy1992]

This Zverev vs Rune match will come down to Zverev’s fitness vs Rune’s clutch abilities.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well, we will see if Ruud has it in him to score another win over Djokovic. Djokovic has been there for the taking, but so far he has survived.

How many times can Novak survive, surely Ruud wont 'choke' if he has the upper hand in the match, I have taken back Musetti's Italian passport until he gets his brain together and improves his physicality in 5 set matches

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune saving 2 BPs with 2 great 1st serves leading 6-5 3rd set, hmm he did have a break early in the 3rd set