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[aoluain]

Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka is in the Rome final, not really sure Sabalenka will be able to avenge her loss at the Madrid Open to Swiatek because it was reported that she was injured and also not very fit, that's why Sabalenka had a longer match to get to the final compared to Swiatek who didn't lose one even sets to get to the final, but it's still possible this will be a three-set match.

Damn - I wish I had known that before the match and before my 20.5 over bet. I really
thought this would be another close affair like Madrid.

Swiatek is really going well, eventhough she loses some lower tournaments she seems
to win more of the bigger ones and she is leading Sabalenka in the rankings and
leading by over 3500 points.


Anyone fancy Jarry today against Zverev? He is big enough odds 3.30. I think he should
at least be able to take a set off Zverev so maybe an over rather than under.

[Trofo]

Anyone fancy Jarry today against Zverev? He is big enough odds 3.30. I think he should
at least be able to take a set off Zverev so maybe an over rather than under.

Their H2H is 4:2 in favor of Zverev but both wins from Jarry came on clay and here it is 2:2. So one set for Jarry could be a good bet but I am a bit worried since Zverev served exceptionally well this tournament. Did not lose a service game before Tabilo. I think I am skipping this one. My money goes to PL this afternoon 

[aoluain]

Anyone fancy Jarry today against Zverev? He is big enough odds 3.30. I think he should
at least be able to take a set off Zverev so maybe an over rather than under.

Their H2H is 4:2 in favor of Zverev but both wins from Jarry came on clay and here it is 2:2. So one set for Jarry could be a good bet but I am a bit worried since Zverev served exceptionally well this tournament. Did not lose a service game before Tabilo. I think I am skipping this one. My money goes to PL this afternoon  

I skipped it too Trofo, Zverev's serving has been fantastic and look at the match serve
stats for him today after winning the final....



With a service game like that its really difficult to break Zverev. It was a 2 set affair today.


A week away now from RG and I dont see Sinner or Alcaraz or Nadal playing
this week, I cant see any info about these.

Djokovic is playing Geneva to get some game time in, his main rivals here are Fritz
and Ruud. What to think if he doesnt with this tournament?

[bitbollo]

Sinner will be present at Paris for Roland Garros!
As I have highlighted some posts ago, this can be the chance to achieve the place 1st in ATP Ranking...
Djokovic would be fit for that tournament in Paris or tired due ATP 250 in Geneva?
Some odds for final Winner... Djokovic @3.70 Alcaraz @2.70 Sinner @4.8 Zverev/Tsitsipas @8 Nadal @11 ( )

https://www.ubitennis.com/blog/2024/05/21/roland-garros-sinner-scioglie-le-riserve-e-in-partenza-per-parigi/

[aoluain]

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That is fantastic news, I read it on the RG website also that Alcaraz has landed too!

https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/alcaraz-and-sinner-join-all-star-cast-in-practice-roland-garros-2024-may-22

We dont know what type of form they are in yet while Djokovic yesterday on his birthday
overcame Hanfman 6-3, 6-3 in the Round of 16 at the Geneva Open. He plays Shapovalov
or Griekspoor.

Ruud seeded 2 has to play Baez next and seems to have found some good form before RG.

I dont see other players in action this week like Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas or Rublev.

[tsaroz]

It was a surprise for me that Novak Djokovich decided to play on geneva when the real action is about to begin in Paris. Maybe he wanted to have some actions in his birthday. He had not played the Geneva Open last season or ever. This is the first time Novak Djokovich is participating in Geneva open and is most certainly winning it. He might be widening his opportunities and increasing titles in his bag as he nears the end of his career. The geneva open is a clay court tournament, a lot similar to French Open which he's defending.

[aoluain]

It was a surprise for me that Novak Djokovich decided to play on geneva when the real action is about to begin in Paris. Maybe he wanted to have some actions in his birthday. He had not played the Geneva Open last season or ever. This is the first time Novak Djokovich is participating in Geneva open and is most certainly winning it. He might be widening his opportunities and increasing titles in his bag as he nears the end of his career. The geneva open is a clay court tournament, a lot similar to French Open which he's defending.

Nah, this is purely a training and conditioning excersize before the real action at RG, if he wins
the tournament at Geneva it will be a bonus, it is after all only a 250 event. His main
goals are to both win another grand slam and to continue his hold on the Number 1 spot on
the ATP rankings. He knows he is under pressure now from Sinner who lets face it is an
unknown coming into the tournament as regards match fitness and injury free.

Winning the grand slam rewards 2000 points to the winner!

[rdbase]

Djokovic is into the quarterfinals of the Geneva Open tournament in Switzerland.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/may/22/novak-djokovic-enjoys-milestone-win-in-geneva-ahead-of-french-open-defence

Didn't know he was recovering from an injury of when he was signing autographs two days before his loss to Tabilo in Rome, a metal bottle from a fan's backpack fell on his head.

Nice cake there Novak the old man turned 37 and still played on his birthday!

[aoluain]

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He is playing Griekspoor in his semi final and its looking like a 2 setter ATM,
Djokovic has a double break in the second set.


Get your Popcorn and drinks ready for the first round of RG!

Two very appetising matches are scheduled

Zverev v Nadal - this pairing on clay has always turned out to be fantastic matches, Zverev has
to be favourite. Odds are listed at Zverev 1.25 v 3.90 Nadal. If Nadal is fit could he go 5 sets
with Zverev I wonder?

Wawrinka v Murray - Old rivals! Stan is slight favourite at 1.68. Given Murrays fighting spirit and
how all his matches see to be quite prolonged this could very well be a 5 setter!, both players are
probably at the same level currently.

[Strongkored]

Fantastic first round at the French Open tomorrow
Zverev vs Nadal might be expected to be the best first match at this GS, but I don't see Nadal being able to play up to 5 sets, and also Zverev who is in his best form after winning the Italian Masters looks difficult for Nadal to beat in 3 straight sets, but we can still expect world class play in this match and my prediction is that Zverev wins 3-0 or 3-1.

Djokovic lost to Thomas Machac at the Geneva Open, he still hasn't shown his best performance but his competitors at the French Open still have to be wary of him possibly bouncing back in this GS, especially since he hasn't won a single title and there are 2000 points he has to defend to remain number one in the world.

Sinner and Alcaraz are certain to play so the competition will be very tight to become the French Open champion this time.

[aoluain]

Djokovic lost to Thomas Machac at the Geneva Open, he still hasn't shown his best performance but his competitors at the French Open still have to be wary of him possibly bouncing back in this GS, especially since he hasn't won a single title and there are 2000 points he has to defend to remain number one in the world.

Yea I watched that match yesterday, Djokovic wasnt himself, he had the doctor on court
just before the second set. Visibly his hands were shaking.

He is definitely beatable guys, the other top seeds will be aware of what happened yesterday
and know that it could happen again to him at RG.

The second semi final between Coboli and Ruud was suspended yesterday and plays
this morning....and then the final is also played later this evening. Machac has an advantage
now having rested for about 24 hours.

I cant see what odds are on offer yet, dont know what way this match could go, could be a
short 2 setter, could be drawn out over 3 sets too?

[serveria.com]

Wawrinka v Murray - Old rivals! Stan is slight favourite at 1.68. Given Murrays fighting spirit and
how all his matches see to be quite prolonged this could very well be a 5 setter!, both players are
probably at the same level currently.

That was all too easy for Stan the Man. Three easy sets.

Watching Rafa v Zverev now. What a feast for our eyes! It's truly a privilege to watch Rafa play at RG one more time. Quality tennis from both players but Sascha has been more solid so far: 5:3.

[aoluain]

Wawrinka v Murray - Old rivals! Stan is slight favourite at 1.68. Given Murrays fighting spirit and
how all his matches see to be quite prolonged this could very well be a 5 setter!, both players are
probably at the same level currently.

That was all too easy for Stan the Man. Three easy sets.

Watching Rafa v Zverev now. What a feast for our eyes! It's truly a privilege to watch Rafa play at RG one more time. Quality tennis from both players but Sascha has been more solid so far: 5:3.

It will be interesting to see how far Stan gets, he plays Kotov next, which wont be
an easy match, at least Stan has the benefit of experience and 5 sets.

So Rafa bows out at the hands of Zverev who managed to come from behind in the
second set to win by tie break. It looks like the old timers time is coming to a halt,
Murray, Theim, Rafa, Stan and Gasquet not as effective as they once were.

Zverev has to be one of the favourites for the title!

[serveria.com]

Wawrinka v Murray - Old rivals! Stan is slight favourite at 1.68. Given Murrays fighting spirit and
how all his matches see to be quite prolonged this could very well be a 5 setter!, both players are
probably at the same level currently.

That was all too easy for Stan the Man. Three easy sets.

Watching Rafa v Zverev now. What a feast for our eyes! It's truly a privilege to watch Rafa play at RG one more time. Quality tennis from both players but Sascha has been more solid so far: 5:3.

It will be interesting to see how far Stan gets, he plays Kotov next, which wont be
an easy match, at least Stan has the benefit of experience and 5 sets.

So Rafa bows out at the hands of Zverev who managed to come from behind in the
second set to win by tie break. It looks like the old timers time is coming to a halt,
Murray, Theim, Rafa, Stan and Gasquet not as effective as they once were.

Zverev has to be one of the favourites for the title!

You forgot to mention Djokovic. Things do not look bright for him as well.

Btw, Rafa mentioned in his post-match interview he isn't 100% sure this was the last RG for him, leaving fans some hope. Novak, Carlitos and other stars who attended the match were probably a bit disappointed, they surely were hoping to hear Rafa announce his retirement but his story goes on.

And I agree: Zverev looks great and can potentially raise the Musketeers' Cup above his head this year. Other players to watch out for: Sinner, Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Rublev.  

[aoluain]

OMG - another year Rafa, can he not realise he will be a year older, just a tad slower and
maybe just a tad weaker while the younger ones at the top of the game are getting stronger,
faster and developing their shots into something more powerful.

No more than Andy it will become a bit pathetic. The level of Tennis will be kind of Challenger
level, there he would win tournaments!


On the womens side its business as usual for the top seeds , except Sakkari who lost
to Gracheva over 3 sets. A French unknown to me anyway, probably a wild card entrant?

Also one of my favourite players Osaka is in the second round with a very unlucky
draw against Swiatek! there is a very slight chance it will be very interesting but it might
be a bit too early in Naomi's comeback?

[rdbase]

Fantastic first round at the French Open tomorrow
Zverev vs Nadal might be expected to be the best first match at this GS, but I don't see Nadal being able to play up to 5 sets, and also Zverev who is in his best form after winning the Italian Masters looks difficult for Nadal to beat in 3 straight sets, but we can still expect world class play in this match and my prediction is that Zverev wins 3-0 or 3-1.

Djokovic lost to Thomas Machac at the Geneva Open, he still hasn't shown his best performance but his competitors at the French Open still have to be wary of him possibly bouncing back in this GS, especially since he hasn't won a single title and there are 2000 points he has to defend to remain number one in the world.

Sinner and Alcaraz are certain to play so the competition will be very tight to become the French Open champion this time.

It took only 3 sets and Nadal got blanked going 3-0 to the younger Zverev and this showed in the way he was on the court.
He didn't have that same spark you get from watch a Rafa match and I think that was his last swan song of his career.
Just from the way he was talking during the post match interview about how is will be 38 year old the next time he comes to this court at Roland Garros.
Quite an emotional match for him and there were many fans watching him thinking this could be his last match at this tournament in Paris.

EMOTIONAL SCENES as Rafael Nadal eliminated by Alexander Zverev 🥹 | French Open 2024
credit goes to EuroSport Tennis for the highlight of putting up his full post match interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F6Fa2Z34Ok

Several of the tennis players were in attendance including Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek who are in this same tournament.

Rafael Nadal on Djokovic, Alcaraz & Iga watching him play his Last Match at Roland Garros 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKpYePR9VOc

[karabiber]

Yuan vs Sherif
Sherif has finally recovered from injuries and proved that he will be a contender at the French Open with a final in Morocco. Yuan, on the other hand, is a player who doesn't do well on clay courts and he came here on a four match losing streak. Sherif is in the conditions he likes and that's why I see Sherif as the side that is close to winning.

Putintseva vs Stephens
One of the closest matchups of the third day. Stephens struggled to adapt to the clay court ahead of Roland Garros, losing match after match. This gives Putintseva a step up, but Stephens is a former finalist here and can play differently in a grand slam atmosphere and take the match to a different level.

[aoluain]

Second round up and running today and I have decided that I'm going to try a different
bet today for a bit of fun ....

I'm doing a 6 way parlay on some favourites with total odds of 1.8. I dont normally do this
in Tennis but its just for fun with $5.

Felix AA @ 1.07 v Squire
Alcaraz @ 1.01 v de Jong
Rublev @ 1.13 v Martinez
Sinner @ 1.01 v Gasquet
Medvedev @ 1.27 v Kecmanovic
Paul @ 1.15 v Fognini

Also two single bets on Alcaraz and Sinner

Alcaraz winner under 27.5 - 1.82
Sinner winner under 30.5 - 1.81

[tsaroz]

The loss of record highest title winner of French Open, Rafael Nadal and another great player Andy Murray on the firs round was sad but not surprising. These old players should now retire like how Roger Federer did with much more dignity. 
Today was ought to be a great day for 2nd round of Men's single in French Open but the rainfall in Paris suspended most of the matches. Angry fans got their tickets returned. The only match that's going on is Andrey Rublev vs Pedro Martínez where Rublev already have a two set advantage and would likely win on straight sets.
There's another match going on in women's single where defending champion Iga Swiatek is playing against Naomi Osaka. Osaka once an Australia open winner looks no match for Iga who is on a rampage of titles.

[aoluain]

There's another match going on in women's single where defending champion Iga Swiatek is playing against Naomi Osaka. Osaka once an Australia open winner looks no match for Iga who is on a rampage of titles.

Naomi was very much a match for Iga today. She is coming back after a 15 month break
and "almost" won the match, she was serving for the natch in the 3rd set when Iga broke her
and went on to win the following 3 games in a row.

Naomi said after the match that she was happy overall with the performance against the
world number 1 on her favourite surface and mentioned she would like to play her on a
hard court which is Naomi's favourite..

More from the womens side eventhough there are a lot of match suspensions

Gauff and Jabeur are also through to the third round.