*** Official Tennis Thread Pt. 2****

[Kaliconic]

I watched the first two sets on tape delay on NBC before their coverage ended. Too bad the match only got really interesting after that. Surprising it went five after the way the first two went.

I'm hoping we have a good final. Usually the French Open is by far the least interesting of the slams since it's nothing but Nadal winning three set matches over and over again.

[Trudope]

^ Plus these guys keep saying that Nadal will never be the GOAT even if he wins 20 French Open titles. Djokvoic on the other hand, would have won every slam twice if he wins this final.

[gomil]

I want a good final also, however putting everything on the table, Djokovic has all the advantages despite playing a 5 setter in the semis. I didn't watch Rafa's match, but I'm willing to bet the points were long and the games were close.

Conditions and Nadal's long lay off is a huge advantage for Djokovic.

Not making any excuses, just stating facts. If he loses he loses, if there is one man that could ever defeat him in a final at RG is Djokovic.

All I hope is for at the very least the sun to be out and as warm as possible.

Good things for Djokovic are that he has nothing to fear and conditions of play but it's still a RG Final; Nadal is the favorite.

At this point (even as a Fed fan), it's hard to see Roger as the best player among the three. Lack of fitness and inability to close out tight matches (weird for such a prolific tie break player) against anyone in the tour is going to cost him the slam race.

Even when it comes to versatility, overreliance on a backhand slice and serve really don't scream out adaptability to me.

Djokovic losing slam finals to Andy freaking Murray of all people and having regular brain farts at the US Open might end up being costly as well.

Overall however, looking back, Djokovic and Nadal have played some of the most epic matches on tour over the past twenty years.

Wimbledon 2018 SF for example was a truly special match; tennis won that day and unfortunately one player had to lose (Nadal).

I doubt we'll ever get to see such a physically gifted athlete with incredible sport specific skills like Nadal again for a long time.

When skill levels are comparable, the physically superior athlete will always have a massive advantage.

[euron]

Wimby 2018 and 2019 were choked by rafa & fed (srs)

Both had the chances on their racquet but props to Joker for digging in and run away with the win. Hate to see it but the list of matches he should've lost but won on grit is long. Tsitsipas is just the most recent chapter.

I'm expecting a Joker win tomorrow.

[Jkm94]

Djokovic to win @ 2.25.

Worth a bet?

[Orlando1234977]

Djokovic to win @ 2.25.

Worth a bet?

You'll want to run it by Trudope, he's the one that correctly picked last year's Champion.

[Trudope]

You'll want to run it by Trudope, he's the one that correctly picked last year's Champion.

see below

Nadal destroys US open semifinalist Carenno Busta 6-1 6-1.

Just lol if u think anyone is beating him at the French

#13 coming boyos

I guarantee it

[umop3pisdn]

see below

I was thinking 3-0 sets Nadal, no?

[TokenV]

don't want to start a polemic about masks but WHY is it required when taking the pics, srsly

is this something you want to put on your wall?



https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/sta...42233343389696

ffs

[umop3pisdn]

don't want to start a polemic about masks but WHY is it required when taking the pics, srsly

is this something you want to put on your wall?



https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/sta...42233343389696

ffs

Thought the same thing. Biggest/happiest moment of her life and her face is covered by a fking mask as she stands 10 feet away from anyone in all directions.

[Trudope]

[umop3pisdn]

[engscott]

Well didn't see bagel coming. Damn

[TokenV]

yeah but can he do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?

[nvrstopworking]

WTF is this bullchit? Lol....

[nvrstopworking]

Looks like Joker decided to show up finally... prob too little too late though.

[ohiostate124]

Well, just like we already knew, the clay goat.

[Trudope]

Sweet revenge for the Aus Open 2019

[iabs]

2020 brings us 20/20 Fedal record.

[iabs]

Well, just like we already knew, the clay goat.

[nvrstopworking]

He’s got a legit shot at 15 FOs. He’s got to play Thiem and Novak B2B to even have a chance at losing at RG.

[Trudope]

Breadstick for Stefanos. Over in 3h50. Two days off. Nadal hasn't been tested yet. Djokovic has. Could be shades of 2019 Airswing Open.

[ohiostate124]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/E41F0ip.jpg[/]

Projecting how you feel knowing that more frenchs do nothing to help his legacy.

[umop3pisdn]

I was thinking 3-0 sets Nadal, no?

[thatsnarf]

So the interviewer/translator doesn't wear a mask. But nadal has to 15 away........

[Dominik]

Blimey. It was shades of the Airswing open. Only the roles reversed.

I was watching F1 desperately hoping for a Danny Ricciardo podium and totally forgot about the tennis. When I switched over Djokovic had just been bageled. Nadal certainly got his revenge and handed out a 2008-esque beating. I expected it to be close but as I said from the outset wouldn't bet against a 12x champ. Never saw that coming. Enjoy the win.

[Trudope]

Projecting how you feel knowing that more frenchs do nothing to help his legacy.

keep coping

Nadal is best on clay
Djokovic is best on hardcourts
Federer is "best" on grass

each one has a preferred surface. nadal is just by far the most dominant out of the 3 on his. slam count will decide who is GOAT

btw your "GOAT" grass player is 0-3 vs. djokovic on his beloved grass

[ohiostate124]

keep coping

Nadal is best on clay
Djokovic is best on hardcourts
Federer is "best" on grass

each one has a preferred service. nadal is just by far the most dominant out of the 3 on his. slam count will decide who is GOAT

btw your "GOAT" grass player is 0-3 vs. djokovic on his beloved grass

The truth hurts doesn’t it Cama?

[iabs]

keep coping

Nadal is best on clay
Djokovic is best on hardcourts
Federer is "best" on grass

each one has a preferred surface. nadal is just by far the most dominant out of the 3 on his. slam count will decide who is GOAT

btw your "GOAT" grass player is 0-3 vs. djokovic on his beloved grass

I feel sorry for the dedicated maestronian, he's been taking Ls all week.

His one liners are so cringy I'm considering putting him on ignore.

[ohiostate124]

I feel sorry for the dedicated maestronian, he's been taking Ls all week.

His one liners are so cringy I'm considering putting him on ignore.

Damn lol, you are really butthurt.