Topic: The Tennis Thread - Sponsored By Melt-downium

[Red-Soldier]

Draw feels quite lopsided

Massively so.

It makes a mockery of it really.

[Nick110581]

It really is. In the other half, Ruud (4) and Rune (6) will meet in the quarters if they both win. The rest are seeded 22 or more, or unseeded. Quite the difference.

So they should make the Final and one of Djokovic / Alvaraz / Tsitsipas

[Gerry Attrick]

Alcaraz is insane. An incredibly rare beast in that he’s an attacking robot.

[Hazell]

Kasatkina out on the women's side

Still hoping Jabeur can win it but against Swiatek and Sabalenka, it's going to be tough for her.

[Bioluminescence]

So they should make the Final and one of Djokovic / Alvaraz / Tsitsipas

I'd be surprised if that wasn't the case - I can't see a major upset happening, though Zverev has an outside chance I think (unfortunately, as I really don't like him). I'd love a Rune-Alcaraz final.

Kasatkina out on the women's side

Still hoping Jabeur can win it but against Swiatek and Sabalenka, it's going to be tough for her.

Sad to see Kasatkina booed off for absolutely no reason. Hope she has a good grass season. I'd love to see Jabeur win it but I can't see anyone beating Swiatek. I thought Rybakina might be in with a chance of an upset, but obviously not since she's had to withdraw, and I think Sabalenka's probably not quite there yet. Jabeur's struggled with injuries this year and she's not back to full fitness, but fingers crossed.

[RedG13]

So they should make the Final and one of Djokovic / Alvaraz / Tsitsipas

Ruud made the US open and French open final last year irc. He very good on Clay

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

That doubles thing is nuts. The pair pushing for the disqualification should be ashamed of themselves.

[Hazell]

I'd be surprised if that wasn't the case - I can't see a major upset happening, though Zverev has an outside chance I think (unfortunately, as I really don't like him). I'd love a Rune-Alcaraz final.

Sad to see Kasatkina booed off for absolutely no reason. Hope she has a good grass season. I'd love to see Jabeur win it but I can't see anyone beating Swiatek. I thought Rybakina might be in with a chance of an upset, but obviously not since she's had to withdraw, and I think Sabalenka's probably not quite there yet. Jabeur's struggled with injuries this year and she's not back to full fitness, but fingers crossed.

Didn't know Kasatkina was booed. IIRC she's spoken out against the war/Putin but Svitolina also being married to Monfils might have something to do with the partisan crowd as well. Regardless, not nice.

On Jabeur, agree, this season hasn't been as good (so far) as last but would love for her to win a major, she's great to watch.

[Bioluminescence]

Didn't know Kasatkina was booed. IIRC she's spoken out against the war/Putin but Svitolina also being married to Monfils might have something to do with the partisan crowd as well. Regardless, not nice.

On Jabeur, agree, this season hasn't been as good (so far) as last but would love for her to win a major, she's great to watch.

Yeah, Kasatkina has been vocal about her opposition to Russia's invasion/aggression, to the point that she wasn't sure when she'd be able to go back to Russia (she came out in that interview as well). Svitolina praised her for it. So it's got to be about the crowd being partisan. There have been a few incidents this year - Jabeur was booed when she hit the net and won the point against Odin, and of course Bartoli was unable to carry out the on-court interview with Fritz because of the constant booing. I get crowds being partisan, it happens everywhere, but the French seem to have taken it to a whole new level.

With you on Jabeur - she's a joy to watch and I hope she gets her first major soon. I can't remember when she had surgery but hopefully she'll be back to full fitness soon.

[Hazell]

Yeah, Kasatkina has been vocal about her opposition to Russia's invasion/aggression, to the point that she wasn't sure when she'd be able to go back to Russia (she came out in that interview as well). Svitolina praised her for it. So it's got to be about the crowd being partisan. There have been a few incidents this year - Jabeur was booed when she hit the net and won the point against Odin, and of course Bartoli was unable to carry out the on-court interview with Fritz because of the constant booing. I get crowds being partisan, it happens everywhere, but the French seem to have taken it to a whole new level.

With you on Jabeur - she's a joy to watch and I hope she gets her first major soon. I can't remember when she had surgery but hopefully she'll be back to full fitness soon.

Thanks mate. Jabeur's through to the quarter finals.

This Sorribes Tormo/Haddad Maia is something else as well.

[Nick110581]

Ruud looks like he will win in straight sets.

Surely he will win a Slam at some stage.

[Nick110581]

Rune match is excellent.

1 set all and back to on serve. Crazy double bounce that Umpire didn’t call and Rune broke.

Cerundolo rallied and playing well.

[Nick110581]

Talking to myself here 

Rune won the third after looking out of it

[Hazell]

Talking to myself here 

Rune won the third after looking out of it

Rune now broken twice at the beginning of the 4th set

[Bioluminescence]

You're getting your money's worth on Suzanne Lenglen today.

[Nick110581]

Be a great match

Ten point tie break to settle it

[Crosby Nick]

You're getting your money's worth on Suzanne Lenglen today.

And may I say it’s lovely to see you again Mr Rooney.

[Bioluminescence]

And may I say it’s lovely to see you again Mr Rooney.

[Nick110581]

Excellent match

[Hazell]

You're getting your money's worth on Suzanne Lenglen today.

Been waiting for Swiatek's match for ages

Excellent match

Yeah, was fun

[Bioluminescence]

Excellent match

Outstanding. Credit to both players.

[Bioluminescence]

Been waiting for Swiatek's match for ages

I suspect that match will be considerably shorter.

[Nick110581]

Outstanding. Credit to both players.

I am not sure if I like Rune or not

He came across well after the match

[Bioluminescence]

I am not sure if I like Rune or not

He came across well after the match

Yeah, not quite made up my mind about him. I like his tennis, not so much his temper. But his interviews are good - he seems like a nice guy. Wait and see for me.

[Hazell]

I suspect that match will be considerably shorter.

It was as well, Tsurenko retires 5-1 down in the first set. Looked like she had breathing difficulties so hope she's OK.

[TheShanklyGates]

You can see why the organisers tend not to like putting women's matches in the night slot

[Bioluminescence]

It was as well, Tsurenko retires 5-1 down in the first set. Looked like she had breathing difficulties so hope she's OK.

It's a shame, she'd been playing well so far. Rybakina withdrew because of a chest infection - apparently it's a virus causing problems in Paris at the moment. Here's to a prompt recovery.

[Bioluminescence]

The crowd really don't know who to boo - Kasatkina on Sunday, Svitolina today. Weirdos. Looking forward to tonight's match now - can't call it.

[Hazell]

Khachanov wins the first set against Djokovic 6-4.

[amir87]

Khachanov wins the first set against Djokovic 6-4.

What time is the medical timeout?

[Hazell]

What time is the medical timeout?

I'm sure it'll be soon.

Khachanov was the better player in that set too. Not sure if he can hold out for 5 sets though so this second set will be vital for him.

[elsewhere]

Alcaraz Tsitsipas should be a good one

[Dougle]

I'm sure it'll be soon.

Khachanov was the better player in that set too. Not sure if he can hold out for 5 sets though so this second set will be vital for him.

Good bit of tennis punditry there .... exactly as you suspected.

[Gerry Attrick]

Khachanov had won 1 set in their last 9 matches, so it’s difficult to have faith.

[Nick110581]

Alcaraz Tsitsipas should be a good one

It should be a classic as Tsitsipas is playing really well

[Bioluminescence]

First point of the match was a perfect example of Henman's analysis. Tsitsipas is more experienced than Musetti though.

Looking forward to this.

[Nick110581]

When will Djokovic semi final be ?

Alcaraz was unreal there.

[Bioluminescence]

When will Djokovic semi final be ?

Friday. No time given yet but I'm assuming it'll be the evening session if they're still on.

[Nick110581]

Friday. No time given yet but I'm assuming it'll be the evening session if they're still on.

Quite a big break then as two days rest

You don’t normally get that at Slams

[Bioluminescence]

Quite a big break then as two days rest

You don’t normally get that at Slams

It is. I've seen it a couple of times now. It used to be that women played their quarter-finals on Tuesday and the men on Wednesday, but they've mixed it up. I'm assuming for commercial reasons.