2021 Roland Garros...ATP 2000...Paris, France

[glacierguy]

Apologies for the frivolity and disrespect, but as a Brit of a certain age, I can't look at Rybakina's name without thinking "Ribena Drinker". Do you have Ribena in the States? (Blackcurrant cordial.) Stotty, help me out!

Anyhow, it's a set all, and I'm rooting for Ribena Drinker.

[klacr]

You almost felt like Djokovic wanted to go 5 to break the tie with Federer for most grand slam wins in 5 sets! He did it with ease. For Musetti, he was suffering at the end.
No legs = no compete in this sport.


Most 5 set matches won at grand slams (All Time)

Player Record
1. Djokovic 31-9
2. Federer 30-17
3. Sampras 29-9
4. Marin Cilic 27-12
5. Lleyton Hewitt 26-19


source: ATP TOUR

Kyle LaCroix USPTA, PTR
Delray Beach
SETS Consulting

https://www.setsconsult.org

[stroke]

Nadal was better than even money vs the field before the tournament even started. We all know that looks like a very smart bet, even more so now. I suppose Novak has a chance, but he is going to have to play with the same intensity as Nadal, which means from the very first point, all he is thinking about is winning the next point. Unlikely that will happen, he seems to have fallen in love with this rope a dope thing he has going on. Stef, if he can get Nadal extended to maybe a 5 hour match, may have a chance.

[stotty]

Same old...same old. Nadal routs a potential threat as easy as snuffing out a candle. As for Novak...at 2 sets to love down three posters on this forum knew exactly what would happen next.

[jthb1021]

If you’re going to beat Rafa at the French you must win the first set to have a chance.

[jthb1021]

Nadal is dominating all the different rally lengths. +7 in 0-4, +7 in 5-8, and +5 in 9+ rallies. Sinner has a lot of work to do and I don’t think he has what it takes mentally or physically today.

[don_budge]

Nadal vs. Sinner...

Nadal working the towel like there is no tomorrow.

[don_budge]

Lock down coming in 3...2...1???

Lock down executed...opponent terminated with prejudice.

[stotty]

The match starts now. The young Italian is the real deal for sure but there is still a lot to do if he is to win this match. He's had a bit of luck too with balls shooting off lines here and there...luck like that tends to run out. If I were the Italian, I would really go for it from here. Last thing he wants is Novak settling in.

[don_budge]

Novak down 2 sets. Musetti to me just playing solid clay court tennis as he does. Novak seems just not in the mood so far, and certainly not playing lockdown tennis. It seems like is I accepting what is going on here.

Lock down coming in 3...2...1???

[stroke]

Novak down 2 sets. Musetti to me just playing solid clay court tennis as he does. Novak seems just not in the mood so far, and certainly not playing lockdown tennis. It seems like is I accepting what is going on here.

[don_budge]

Before anyone beats me to it..... I'm predicting some Djokovic "injury" problem, trainer on, followed by miraculous recovery and eventual victory.

At the very least a remarkable resurgence in the tie-break should he get there by holding on to his bounce...I mean his serve.

[glacierguy]

Before anyone beats me to it..... I'm predicting some Djokovic "injury" problem, trainer on, followed by miraculous recovery and eventual victory.

[stroke]

Musetti wins 1st set in tiebreaker. Musetti looked very comfortable playing with Novak the entire set. Long wat to go obviously, but this would be a very big upset certainly. 1st set Novak has lost at this tournament.

[stroke]

https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32455/12326626/french-open-victoria-azarenka-bemoans-a-lack-of-equality-in-scheduling-at-roland-garros

Victoria is also offended...