Tennis: French Open 2020

[JollyGood]

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This thread has been created to discuss the French Open (Roland Garros)

MEN'S SINGLES - FINAL

Nadal vs Djokovic

Nadal win 6-0 6-2 7-5 against Djokovic. Congratulations to Nadal on winning his 20th Grand Slam (13th French Open).

WOMEN'S SINGLES - FINAL

Kenin vs Swiatek

Swiatek wins 6-4 6-1 against Kenin. Congratulations to Swiatek on winning her first Grand Slam and wish Kenin a swift recovery as she played with an injury.


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Day 15 Headlines:
Nadal beats Djokovic in the French Open final


Day 14 Headlines:
Swiatek beats Kenin in the French Open final


Day 13 Headlines:
Nadal beats Schwartzman
Djokovic beats Tsitsipas


Day 12 Headlines:
Swiatek beats Podoroska
Kenin beats Kvitova


Day 11 Headlines:
Tsitsipas beats Rublev
Kenin beats Collins
Kvitova beats Siegemund
Djokovic beats Carreno Busta


Day 10 Headlines:
Diego Schwartzman beats Dominic Thiem
Collins beats Jabeur
Podoroska beats Svitolina
Swiatek beats Trevisan
Nadal beats Sinner


Day 9 Headlines:
Kvitova beats Zhang
Tsitsipas beats Dimitrov
Djokovic beats Khachanov
Kenin beats Ferro
Rublev beats Fucsovics
Siegemund beats Badosa


Day 8 Headlines:
Sinner beats Zverev
Trevisan beats Bertens
Svitolina beats Garcia
Nadal beats Korda
Swiatek beats Halep


Day 7 Headlines:
Collins beats Muguruza
Badosa beats Ostapenko
Kvitova beats Fernandez
Kenin demolishes Bara
Altmaier, Rublev, Carreno Busta,Fucsovics, Khachanov and Djokovic all through to the next round


Day 6 Headlines:
Thiem wins in straight sets against Ruud
Svitolina wins in straight sets against Alexandrova
Swiatek beats Bouchard in straight sets
Halep demolishes Anisimova 6-0 6-1 in just 54 minutes
Nadal through in straight sets
Garcia beats Mertens
Gaston beats Wawrinka
Zverev through in straight sets


Day 5 Headlines:
Ostapenko beats Karolina Pliskova
Muguruza beats Krystyna Pliskova
Kenin beats Bogadan
Kvitova beats Paolini
Djokovic beats Berankis
Tsitsipas beats Cuevas
Carballes Baena beats Shapovalov
Berrettini beats Harris


Day 4 Headlines:
S Williams withdraws from the tournament
Wawrinka progresses to the next round
Bertens defeats Errani
Azarenka is out! She was beaten by world #161 Schmiedlova
Svitolina through to next round
Schwartzman through to next round
Thiem defeats Sock to through to next round
Zverev defeats unseeded Frenchman Herbert

Day 3 Headlines:
Watson loses - no more Brits remain in the singles tournament
Mladenovic calls for VAR after umpire did not see double bounce
Pliskova through to the next round
Djokovic through to the next round


Day 2 Headlines:
Nadal beats Gerasimov in straight sets
S Williams beats Ahn
Thiem beats Cilic in straight sets
Kvitova beats Dodin


Day 1 Headlines:
Gauff beats Konta in straight sets
Wawrinka beats Murray

[Juggy777]

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This thread has been created to discuss the French Open (Roland Garros)[/center]

Day 2 Headlines:
Nadal beats Gerasimov in straight sets
S Williams beats Ahn
Thiem beats Cilic in straight sets
Kvitova beats Dodin

Day 1 Headlines:
Gauff beats Konta in straight sets
Wawrinka beats Murray

@JollyGood did you see Medvedev breaking his racquet and earning a penalty point for it, and due to that additional penalty point he lost the second set of the game. Also he ended up loosing the match, and earned himself a new record of crashing out at the first round of Roland Garros for four successive years. Lastly I’m glad that Nadal won and has progressed ahead, as he’s my favourite to win this tournament despite his recent objections regarding the tournament.

Medvedev, who had beaten Fucsovics in their previous three encounters, now has the unwanted statistic of losing in the first round at Roland Garros in four successive years.

The Russian’s frustration boiled over at the end of the second set when, after losing a sensational rally to go down 3-6 in the tiebreak, he demolished his racquet frame and was given a penalty point that handed the set to Fucsovics.

Sources:

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/french-open-2020-daniil-medvedev-meltdown-stuns-tennis-fans-222855185.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_Open_men%27s_singles_champions

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/sep/26/nadal-falls-out-of-love-with-french-open-but-still-courting-attention

[Lakai01]

I am already very curious to see how Dominik Thiem will perform in his first tournament as "Grand Slam" winner. The match yesterday against Cilic was never in danger, he made it through the game without any problems and deserved to win.

He will now play tomorrow against J. Sock, whom I personally do not know and cannot estimate. But he was already in the top 10, so he is certainly not to be underestimated, even if he is not yet in top form again.

Would like to share a well written analysis: Roland Garros: Dominic Thiem vs Jack Sock preview, head-to-head & prediction | French Open 2020

[JollyGood]

I did not see any full matches at all, just some highlights and few games of the Gauff-Konta match.

For the men, I think either Thiem or Nadal will win it.

And for the women I think either Halep or Kenin will win it.

@JollyGood did you see Medvedev breaking his racquet and earning a penalty point for it, and due to that additional penalty point he lost the second set of the game. Also he ended up loosing the match, and earned himself a new record of crashing out at the first round of Roland Garros for four successive years. Lastly I’m glad that Nadal won and has progressed ahead, as he’s my favourite to win this tournament despite his recent objections regarding the tournament.

[aesma]

JollyGood, I don't know if you did it on purpose, but Roland Garros has now moving roofs over the courts, so no more water on the clay !

Nadal complaining about the conditions is thus a bit rich, the fact the tournament is now instead of June is of course due to the pandemic, deal with it !

[Saint-loup]

JollyGood, I don't know if you did it on purpose, but Roland Garros has now moving roofs over the courts, so no more water on the clay !

In fact there is only one roof, on the Philippe-Chatrier court.
That's why several matchs have been interrupted today.

[JollyGood]

I did nothing on purpose, you assumed what you did incorrectly  

I did not see any full matches at all, just some highlights and few games of the Gauff-Konta match.

For the men, I think either Thiem or Nadal will win it.

And for the women I think either Halep or Kenin will win it.

JollyGood, I don't know if you did it on purpose, but Roland Garros has now moving roofs over the courts, so no more water on the clay !

Nadal complaining about the conditions is thus a bit rich, the fact the tournament is now instead of June is of course due to the pandemic, deal with it !

[aesma]

JollyGood, I don't know if you did it on purpose, but Roland Garros has now moving roofs over the courts, so no more water on the clay !

In fact there is only one roof, on the Philippe-Chatrier court.
That's why several matchs have been interrupted today.

You're right my bad. It has taken years and years to get there, the contract was signed in 2015, so I assumed they must have put roofs everywhere, but it isn't the case after all.

[Koal-84]

Last year's finalists bend their opponents in "record time" or at least with little effort as it currently seems:

Last year's champion and finalist on cruise control.

https://twitter.com/Tennis/status/1311299305542578176

I'm curious whether the two finalists of the last two years will make it back to the finals or meet each other beforehand?

[Lakai01]

The performance of Dominik Thiem is very impressive today. I would not have expected him to have so few problems with J. Sock in the first two movements. Especially the first set with 6:1 speaks volumes and has shown in which top form Thiem is at the moment - when he really gets into the game.

I'm curious whether the two finalists of the last two years will make it back to the finals or meet each other beforehand?

According to the grid, they can't meet at all before the semi-final, they are each in the other half:



On paper, Thiem would have the easier group in my opinion, Nadal has to pass Zverev to reach the semi-finals, who is also playing in very good form at the moment

Link to the grid
Caution: The grid is a pdf not uploaded by me, it originates from here

[JollyGood]

Yes this time of year the weather will not be great. Nadal and others have been complaining of the cold weather. I hope the tournament will continue without any drama from the players.

In fact there is only one roof, on the Philippe-Chatrier court.
That's why several matchs have been interrupted today.

[Koal-84]

The performance of Dominik Thiem is very impressive today. I would not have expected him to have so few problems with J. Sock in the first two movements. Especially the first set with 6:1 speaks volumes and has shown in which top form Thiem is at the moment - when he really gets into the game.

I'm curious whether the two finalists of the last two years will make it back to the finals or meet each other beforehand?

According to the grid, they can't meet at all before the semi-final, they are each in the other half:



On paper, Thiem would have the easier group in my opinion, Nadal has to pass Zverev to reach the semi-finals, who is also playing in very good form at the moment

Link to the grid
Caution: The grid is a pdf not uploaded by me, it originates from here

Thanks for the overview, so definitely not a new edition of the finals of the last two years. According to the favorites, it should be a final Djokovic vs. Nadal / Thiem. That's correct Nadal has the difficult way, but in Paris Nadal is a power.

[JollyGood]

Berten leaves the court in a wheel chair after her second round win over Errani earlier today

[Lakai01]

Berten leaves the court in a wheel chair after her second round win over Errani earlier today

Another sad news ... Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament shortly before her second-round appearance against Zwetana Pironkowa scheduled for today.

Personally, I find that a great pity. I would have believed her capable of breaking Margaret Courts' all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles this year. I hope she'll get another chance next year. Her left Achilles tendon already hindered her in the semi-finals of the US Open - which she lost.

[JollyGood]

Zverev wins in 5 sets after 3 hours and 59 minutes of playing. Unseeded Herbet put up a great fight but Zverev won after nearly 4 hours of play.

[7788bitcoin]

Another sad news ... Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament shortly before her second-round appearance against Zwetana Pironkowa scheduled for today.

Personally, I find that a great pity. I would have believed her capable of breaking Margaret Courts' all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles this year. I hope she'll get another chance next year. Her left Achilles tendon already hindered her in the semi-finals of the US Open - which she lost.

I was not having high hopes of Serena Williams winning the tournament as she was not in her best touch in the US open, often loosing a set against Sloane Stephens, Maria Sakkari and Tsvetana Pironkova and then coming into the final she lost the match. May be she is injured coming into the tournament and hence she was not performing but i though age was the reason.

Zverev wins in 5 sets after 3 hours and 59 minutes of playing. Unseeded Herbet put up a great fight but Zverev won after nearly 4 hours of play.

I made a parlay and with Zverev winning the match but when he lost the first set and then he was 4 down in the second set i cashed out at a loss, i thought he had an off day but his love for playing long might hurt him moving forward.

[suzanne5223]

Another sad news ... Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament shortly before her second-round appearance against Zwetana Pironkowa scheduled for today.

Personally, I find that a great pity. I would have believed her capable of breaking Margaret Courts' all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles this year. I hope she'll get another chance next year. Her left Achilles tendon already hindered her in the semi-finals of the US Open - which she lost.

I was not having high hopes of Serena Williams winning the tournament as she was not in her best touch in the US open, often loosing a set against Sloane Stephens, Maria Sakkari and Tsvetana Pironkova and then coming into the final she lost the match. May be she is injured coming into the tournament and hence she was not performing but i though age was the reason.

Serena not being her best in the US open cant be used to judge her performance in the French open and I believe she actually planned to be the winner of this year French open before she had to withdraw because of her achilles injury. Besides, by looking at her during her interview you will feel that she was hurt.

Now that Serena Williams is out of the competition, I expect Simona Halep or Karolina Pliskova to be the winner of this year's women French open.

[Cnut237]

The performance of Dominik Thiem is very impressive today. I would not have expected him to have so few problems with J. Sock in the first two movements.

Thiem looked good, yes... but I'm not sure it's a big surprise as he has a great record in Paris, and has been the runner-up for the last 2 years. Overcoming the almost invincible Nadal is of course the main challenge for anyone here.

Another sad news ... Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament shortly before her second-round appearance against Zwetana Pironkowa scheduled for today.
Personally, I find that a great pity. I would have believed her capable of breaking Margaret Courts' all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles this year.

It's becoming increasingly unlikely. Certainly she still has a chance, but as players get older it becomes more difficult to sustain a physical peak across the full duration of a slam. Plus I think there is a mental barrier for Serena to overcome. I did actually post (in another thread) just before she withdrew that I think she may struggle to win another slam:

Serena Williams advance to second round, She only had a tough match in the first set against Ahn.

I am starting to think that she won't win another slam. She has stumbled quite a few times in the later stages of finals recently, and she is also showing uncharacteristic vulnerabilities as in the first round here. The second set was easy, but the first really was not. I think the problem is mainly mental, but obviously with each tournament the physical side becomes harder as she nears retirement.

[babygun]

Berten leaves the court in a wheel chair after her second round win over Errani earlier today

Another sad news ... Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament shortly before her second-round appearance against Zwetana Pironkowa scheduled for today.

Personally, I find that a great pity. I would have believed her capable of breaking Margaret Courts' all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles this year. I hope she'll get another chance next year. Her left Achilles tendon already hindered her in the semi-finals of the US Open - which she lost.

Serena had some chances this last couple of years to win her 24th grand slam, but lost a couple of finals and now I don't think she will ever win a grand slam. She is 39 years old, is getting injured more often and as Cnut mentioned there is a mental barrier that she need to overcome.
I think Halep has the best chances to win her second French Open.

[swogerino]

This is the tournament where Nadal has exceled on and has won it.He likes playing in non grass fields and this terrain in Roland Garros is one of his liking.I think he is the man to beat here and I think he has the highest chances to win this,I would bet on him to win the tournament.