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

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune with 2 SP and Zverev's fhand long, Rune 75
Rune leading 2 sets to 1
1 more set young man!

 

[rafanoy1992]

Incredible return game from Rune to win the 3rd set, 7-5!

But like I said before, can Rune keeps his focus and finish the match in 4 sets instead of 5 sets?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Incredible return game from Rune to win the 3rd set, 7-5!

But like I said before, can Rune keeps his focus and finish the match in 4 sets instead of 5 sets?

Yes he can he was clutch saving 2BPs on his serve with 2 Aces
He had 2MPs to win the 3rd set 75
This is the kind of match Rune shines, he has the upper hand,now, hopefully he does it in 4 sets

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have to add Zverev may have hit the worst volley in the history of humanity down set point!

 

[Front242]

I have to add Zverev may have hit the worst volley in the history of humanity down set point!

I'm not watching but Andy Roddick set point Wimbledon 2009 final v Federer has to be right up there!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'm not watching but Andy Roddick set point Wimbledon 2009 has to be right up there!

Well it is a tie then lol!

 

[rafanoy1992]

Rune dug very deep to break back. He is definitely breathing a little bit harder now than 30 to 45 minutes ago.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Dang, Zverev played a very good return game to break at 3-all in the 4th set.

 

[rafanoy1992]

That 5-4 game in the 4th set is the ideal representation of Rune's and Zverev's careers so far.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Holger that is not the way the script is suppose to pan out
Going 5
Kom Nu Holger!

 

[rafanoy1992]

It looks like I was right: This match will come down to Zverev's fitness vs. Rune's mental resilience OR Zverev's mental capability at Slams vs. Rune's fitness.

Either way, this 5th set will be VERY interesting!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune to me had to win it in 4 sets
Rune hasnt had matches at GS level in 5 sets
On the other hand Sasha and his mental ability in 5 sets matches is still very questionable

 

[rafanoy1992]

Yeah, Rune is rushing his shots OR doing a lot of drop shots. It means he is feeling it physically right now. It does not help that he is chirping more and more...

Very GUTSY hold from Rune!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sad to say physically this match going 5 sets is not in Rune's favor, as I posted before he hasnt played at GS level in 5 set matches recently
In saying that I am not about to right him off in this match, so far he has played well, clay suits his game

 

[rafanoy1992]

Sad to say physically this match going 5 sets is not in Rune's favor, as I posted before he hasnt played at GS level in 5 set matches recently
In saying that I am not about to right him off in this match, so far he has played well, clay suits his game

Didn't he played one against Cobolli a couple of days ago? In addition, he played against Fokina in Wimbledon last year.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Didn't he played one against Cobolli a couple of days ago? In addition, he played against Fokina in Wimbledon last year.

Forgot about Cobolli, I am talking about playing 5 set matches this year at GS level

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Zverev is more 'match fitness' at this level presently, he just broke Rune

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Even if Rune loses this match he can hold his head high, has played well, best I have seen him play in awhile

 

[rafanoy1992]

This was actually a good match from Rune. He showed his mental resilience and the tools needed to be a great player in the future.

Two major things he needs to really work on this offseason: Match fitness AND tennis strategy.

I think his match fitness will improve as he gets more experienced and older.

As for his tennis strategy, he needs to be more aware on what type of shots he needs to hit in order to maximize his chances to win the match. For often than not, he goes by his instincts and talent thus you will see a great shot one point, but a bad shot the very next point. I would argue that once he is able to develop his tennis strategies, it would help his tennis fitness level because he won’t have to spend too much energy on different shots.

 

[tossip]

so who is going to take out Zverev...just tired of the mofo