French Open 2021

Berrettini almost looks done already.

Edit: Yes, he wins the third set tie-breaker. Now for Djokovic to up the tempo and wipe the floor with him.

Edit: Why start so late knowing you might have to boot people out before 11? Dumb scheduling and the crowd are just as dumb for booing when they know they have a curfew.
 
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Tsitsipas looking really good in the first semi, pushed Djokovic all the way last year at the same point and looks to have grown on the surface. He'll be a massive test for whoever wins the other semi assuming he also makes it. Won't be the favourite but wouldn't be surprised if it was a 4 or 5 setter.
 
Certainly more of a match than their meeting last year. Fancy Rafa in 4 or Djokovic in 5.

Edit: Not sure Rafa's moving too well.

Edit: Djokovic is dismantling Rafa's backhand, everything's going that side now.
 
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He needs a plan to stop Djokovic finding his backhand or he's losing this match. His backhand usually ends up short and Djokovic punishes him with the forehand after he's opened up the court. So simple but Nadal has no answer.
 
Nadal noticeably more aggressive on his forehand now.

Edit: One of these has already played the same amount of tennis as Sakkari and could still have two hours to go. The men deserve to be paid more!
 
Reuben klang said:
The men’s side prop the women’s side up for the pay.

Im all for equal pay but no way having 5 sets of women’s tennis.
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They're more than capable but it would mean dropping the women's doubles for most.

I mean Swiatek played 30 minutes less than Nadal last year yet won $100k more across the singles final and doubles semis. That doesn't sit right with me and I love women's tennis.
 
wildest_jjk said:
Don’t get how they’ve just changed the rules tbh lol
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Macron out of the country, potential riots on live TV for all of the G7 to see :D

Brave call whoever made it because they set a precedent regardless of whether it becomes the greatest match in history or not.

Edit: Wow, surely he's not letting this lead slip now. Hit the line with every return in the game.
 
Gutted for Nadal, didn't think he would go down in 4 but also didn't think he was capable of beating Djokovic in 5. Astonishing level of tennis for the first 3 sets but Nadal looked a beaten man in the final set.

Tsitsipas took Djokovic to 5 sets last year but this match needed to go an hour or two longer for me to give him a chance.

Edit: I'm sure I heard the same guy that was shouting for most of the match shouting during that interview. Should've thrown him off the roof.
 
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Wasn't aware Tsitsipas had or picked up a hip injury, did very well considering but I just can't get on board with a player that seems like he plays to not lose points rather than win them. An absolute master tactician and will probably go down as the greatest ever but I find his style so boring to watch.

Plenty of time for Tsitsipas but congrats Djokovic.
 
Not sure about an extended break but there needs to be more leeway on the time taken between points based on rally length. It's too regimented at the moment and although a lot of players use it for a tactical advantage, they shouldn't be penalising players for taking 30 seconds after a 20+ shot rally in the later sets.

Not expecting much from Murray, I think he's done at the highest level and wouldn't be surprised to see a first or second round exit. No idea about Evans, he's as difficult to predict as Konta.

Osaka's an interesting one. I've already said enough about her earlier in the thread but if she plays Wimbledon after saying she needs a break, it won't look too good. I think she'll give the grass court season a miss and return for the hard court season.
 
fez said:
Murray hasn't been at the races in years and I'm quite amazed he is still going honestly. Hes clearly crocked and his body isn't designed for a long career at the top level. Have to respect him for his persistence but its just not going to happen.
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I'm not sure that's entirely fair on him. He's 34 and he's been a professional since 2005 and for the majority of that time he's played at the very highest level. His last few years have been ruined with injury but he's trying to restart a career at an age most players before him would've long since retired. I personally don't think he'll win another major but if he can get fit again he's good enough to beat all but the elite.
 
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