Tennis: French Open 2024
- Thread starter Tuggy
- Start date
Defending champions are Djokovic and Swiatek.
Nadal is planning on playing. Likely his last French Open. We'll see how his body hopes up.
I wouldn't bet on Djokovic winning this either. Alcaraz's health is a major concern at the moment.
Zverev is in form coming off a win in Rome and Ruud always a threat here.
The title is probably as wide open as it gets I think. Maybe even see a first time major winner...
On the women's side, Swiatek seems like a good bet to repeat. In top form winning Madrid and Rome.
Nadal is planning on playing. Likely his last French Open. We'll see how his body hopes up.
I wouldn't bet on Djokovic winning this either. Alcaraz's health is a major concern at the moment.
Zverev is in form coming off a win in Rome and Ruud always a threat here.
The title is probably as wide open as it gets I think. Maybe even see a first time major winner...
On the women's side, Swiatek seems like a good bet to repeat. In top form winning Madrid and Rome.
A couple of tough, gutsy wins for our youngsters in the second round of qualifying today.
Diallo won a 3 hour+ match and Stakusic won a 3 set thriller saving 5(!!) MP's.
Hopefully they have something left in tank for the final round.
Thiem and Schwartzman both go out in qualifying today. Their final Roland Garros...
Diallo won a 3 hour+ match and Stakusic won a 3 set thriller saving 5(!!) MP's.
Hopefully they have something left in tank for the final round.
Thiem and Schwartzman both go out in qualifying today. Their final Roland Garros...
LOL rigged....Rafa draws Zverev. Same as when Serena magically drew Kontaveit who was 2 at the time...smells of we sort of know you can lose to ANYONE so lets put you vs someone you SHOULD lose to but if you win its a great story.
Fearless predictions
Nole over Ruud (Early challenge: Seyboth Wild for Djokovic; Mensic in the first round for Ruud)
Zverev over Medvedev (Early challenge: Nadal for Zverev; nice draw for Daniil)
Tsitisipas over Alcaraz (Roadblock for Tsitsipas is Rublev; early challenge for Alcaraz is Draper)
Sinner over Tabilo (Smooth sailing for Sinner; challenges for Tabilo include Hurkacz and Dimitrov)
Zverev over Djokovic
Tsitsipas over Sinner
Tsitsipas over Zverev
Nole over Ruud (Early challenge: Seyboth Wild for Djokovic; Mensic in the first round for Ruud)
Zverev over Medvedev (Early challenge: Nadal for Zverev; nice draw for Daniil)
Tsitisipas over Alcaraz (Roadblock for Tsitsipas is Rublev; early challenge for Alcaraz is Draper)
Sinner over Tabilo (Smooth sailing for Sinner; challenges for Tabilo include Hurkacz and Dimitrov)
Zverev over Djokovic
Tsitsipas over Sinner
Tsitsipas over Zverev
Alcaraz crushes Tsitsipas usually so unless his forearm is still an issue I'd be surprised if he lost to the Greek.
This is such a a wide open French Open, first one since before Nadal, but that's only because Alcaraz and Sinner have injury issues and we have no idea what kind of form Djokovic is in. If all 3 are right, it's them then sizeable gap to the rest of the field although it's unclear how this new and improved Sinner is on clay.
My dark horse is Rune. His game suits clay and when he's on (which is rare nowadays) he can beat just about anybody. He won't win the FO but he's a threat for the semis IMO.
TCTC
Registered User
- Mar 25, 2013
- 13,349
- 9,768
Would be a real shame if Zverev of all people ends Nadal's French Open career.
I'm betting Alcaraz's forearm will be an issue, that and his lack of match play recently. But, you are right about Carlos' dominance of Tsitsipas, 5-0 over all, and 3-0 on clay, the last three matches that they have played actually. I'll be rooting for Carlos one way or the other.
Same here. I've been a fan of his ever since I saw him for the first time at Winston Salem 2021. I knew about him before that but never saw him play then once I saw him I knew he was special right away.
In any event, this is one of the most intriguing French Opens in decades, have no idea what to expect considering that the top 3 aren't in top form right now. I still think we'll see the cream rise to the top when all is said and done and hopefully Nadal doesn't get embarrassed by Zverev in Hurkacz over Federer fashion, would hate to see him go out like that.
One possible complicating factor for Zverev during Roland Garros is that his trial for domestic abuse starts May 29 in Germany.
According to a recent article in ESPN:
"On Oct. 2, 2023 a criminal court issued a fine of 450,000 Euros (about $488,000) and a penalty order against Zverev. In German law, such an order can be used when there is compelling evidence to support the accusation and a trial is not deemed necessary. Defendants have the right to contest the order, which then results in a public trial. Zverev contested the order and legally maintains the presumption of innocence until he stands trial."
Zverev is not required to show up in person in order to contest the order, and he has said he doesn't plan to. However, if his guilt is confirmed at the trial, he may possibly face more severe penalties, included imprisonment, than just the hefty fine. Facing such allegations and dealing with the conclusion that the court has already drawn by issuing its fine, Zverev may find it hard to give his undivided attention to a tennis match.
According to a recent article in ESPN:
"On Oct. 2, 2023 a criminal court issued a fine of 450,000 Euros (about $488,000) and a penalty order against Zverev. In German law, such an order can be used when there is compelling evidence to support the accusation and a trial is not deemed necessary. Defendants have the right to contest the order, which then results in a public trial. Zverev contested the order and legally maintains the presumption of innocence until he stands trial."
Zverev is not required to show up in person in order to contest the order, and he has said he doesn't plan to. However, if his guilt is confirmed at the trial, he may possibly face more severe penalties, included imprisonment, than just the hefty fine. Facing such allegations and dealing with the conclusion that the court has already drawn by issuing its fine, Zverev may find it hard to give his undivided attention to a tennis match.
Pavel Buchnevich
"Pavel Buchnevich The Fake"
VMBM
Hansel?!
I've written Nadal off numerous times before (starting in the mid-2010s with injuries & Nole beating him seemingly at will), and he has proven me wrong time and time again. However, I really can't see him winning any more GS tournaments, French Open or otherwise. Even beating Zverev would be a huge upset.
Diallo has fought back from 2 sets down against Nishikori and has forced a 5th set.
Nishikori getting a lengthy MTO, so we'll see what happens.
Diallo won the 4th set easily.
Nishikori takes the 5th 7-5.
Tough loss for Diallo.
Nishikori getting a lengthy MTO, so we'll see what happens.
Diallo won the 4th set easily.
Nishikori takes the 5th 7-5.
Tough loss for Diallo.
Last edited:
Wow, after their amazing run in Rome both Jarry and Tabilo out in round 1.
I am so glad I refrained from making any predicitons.
I am so glad I refrained from making any predicitons.
I wouldn't write off Rafa's chances today entirely. Zverev is in great form, having won Rome. He is serving like a superman, managing to land 73% on his first serve and getting to 80% in some matches. He has maybe the best backhand on tour for coping with Nadal's forehand strategies. And he has to be favoured on an extended match because of Nadal's lack of match fitness.
But Nadal is Nadal and can never be written off completely. Zverev can become passive and he can choke in key situations. The French crowd may be Nadal's secret weapon. If he gives them an opportunity to will him home, they will do their best to make it happen. And Rafa still has the advantage in fiery determination and character. It has been commented on that he has been playing very well in practice. I'm not betting on him, but I'm not betting against him either.
But Nadal is Nadal and can never be written off completely. Zverev can become passive and he can choke in key situations. The French crowd may be Nadal's secret weapon. If he gives them an opportunity to will him home, they will do their best to make it happen. And Rafa still has the advantage in fiery determination and character. It has been commented on that he has been playing very well in practice. I'm not betting on him, but I'm not betting against him either.
17futurecap
Registered User
Ad
Latest posts
-
-
-
World Cup: 4 Nations Tournament - Team Finland (2025)- Latest: ManWithNoName
