French Open 2021

Liquid_Entity · 7 Jun 2021 at 15:42

Djokovic taking the mick here with all his breaks.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Jun 2021 at 15:54

Looks like he's carrying a groin injury, which may have cost him the match, but he was amazing for the first two sets and has a great future ahead of him.

Liquid_Entity · 7 Jun 2021 at 15:58

Pigeon_Killer said:
Looks like he's carrying a groin injury, which may have cost him the match, but he was amazing for the first two sets and has a great future ahead of him.

Definitely one to watch, fantastic play when he was on it today.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Jun 2021 at 16:00

Liquid_Entity said:
Definitely one to watch, fantastic play when he was on it today.

Yeah, the Federer comparison is very appropriate. The next generation have been a bit of a flop but the next next gen seem pretty good.

Edit: Sakkari just hammered Kenin 1 and 3 :cool:

marc2003 · 7 Jun 2021 at 16:22

Kenin out. Just Swiatek left in the top 10.

marc2003 · 7 Jun 2021 at 17:51

This ain't going 5 sets.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Jun 2021 at 18:08

Well this set changed around pretty quick, back on serve.

Liquid_Entity · 7 Jun 2021 at 19:25

I really need to get myself a racket again. Joined a gym which has tennis courts indoor and outdoor. Itching for a game. Need some friends now haha

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Jun 2021 at 22:18

Disappointing to see the French Open getting attacked again, this time for the lack of equality in tennis.

https://www.skysports.com/tennis/ne...ck-of-equality-in-scheduling-at-roland-garros

Obviously equality in sport would be nice but the night games are specifically chosen for the TV audience and based on what could be the best match of the day/the most popular player to watch. As most of the top women seeds exited the tournament early, are people more likely to watch the best men or lower ranked women play?

Add the fact the women generally spend less time on court yet earn the same amount, which I don't consider equal, and a lot actually earn more because they compete in doubles as well, again not equal, I can't help but think it's just a player that lost trying to gain attention by **** stirring.

Pigeon_Killer · 9 Jun 2021 at 12:13

Gauuf knocked out by Krejčíková in straight sets, did not expect that.

Somnambulist · 9 Jun 2021 at 13:11

The women’s French Open is always a lottery most years. Half the time the winners are hyped up as Wimbledon contenders or future serial slam winners then get dumped out in the early rounds or go on to not do a whole lot.

Pigeon_Killer · 9 Jun 2021 at 13:17

Somnambulist said:
The women’s French Open is always a lottery most years. Half the time the winners are hyped up as Wimbledon contenders or future serial slam winners then get dumped out in the early rounds or go on to not do a whole lot.

It's good in way because it's not as predictable and even Swiatek has looked ropey at times.

Edit: Just saw she lost the opening set against Sakkari.

marc2003 · 9 Jun 2021 at 13:25

Looks like Swiatek is pulling a Novak here. Getting beat so calls a trainer... :/

Pigeon_Killer · 9 Jun 2021 at 16:04

Nadal just dropped a set :eek:

marc2003 · 9 Jun 2021 at 16:07

Pigeon_Killer said:
Nadal just dropped a set

And how much money are you putting on him dropping 2 of the next 3?

Pigeon_Killer · 9 Jun 2021 at 16:24

marc2003 said:
And how much money are you putting on him dropping 2 of the next 3?

Not sure, Schartzman's playing incredibly well and seems to be having the better of the rallies atm.

Edit: Actually the rallies aren't even a contest at the moment, he's dominating them and holding his serve easier. Has to be the favourite for this set as well.

And with that, Nadal takes in a bit of energy and starts smashing bombs

marc2003 · 9 Jun 2021 at 17:01

No extra prize money for taking a set off Rafa. What a waste of time that was.

Pigeon_Killer · 9 Jun 2021 at 17:02

I'd love to know the amount of topspin Nadal has used ever since he was 4-3 down in the third, Schartzman's hitting them noticeably higher up his body and can't dictate rallies anymore.

Edit: Well that's just plain unfair, utterly destroyed after it looked like Schwartzman was well on top.

marc2003 · 9 Jun 2021 at 17:16

Getting bagel-ed after that performance hardly seems fair but there it is. :eek:

Nadal is just a freak of nature.

Pigeon_Killer · 9 Jun 2021 at 20:11

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.