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This has to be a one-sided match. Swiatek, it’s just leaps and bounds better compared to her opponent Muchová. We are talking about the player who is ranked first versus the player who is ranked 43. I don’t think we can predict the match just based on the one head-to-head match that they have at which was also back in 2019. Things have changed a lot since then. I absolutely agree that Swiatek, she’s going to be the winner of this match. For me, it is an 80-20 chance of Swiatek winning.

Swiatek v Muchova WTA final today. Swiatek has been confident and determined so far and I'm pretty sure it's going to be a one way traffic in this one. She had given her opponents a considerable number of bagels and yet to lose a set at this RG . Moreover, I'm pretty sure Muchova hasn't recovered after an exhausting semifinal against Sabalenka. The Czech has spent 5 more hours on court than Iga did (12 vs 7). Although, H2H is 1:0 in favor of Muchova, she managed to win in three sets back in 2019 in Prague. But all in all the outcome of this final looks quite clear to me - Swiatek to win the title.

Not an ideal match for a grand slam semi-final, Zverev in this match ahead of Ruud on the money line by a very small margin, did not expect that he would be so difficult to beat Ruud, he made many mistakes which were very profitable for Ruud and the third set was the the worst of the entire match, but overall after being injured in the tournament Zverev participated in he has made very satisfactory progress.


Leaving aside what Alcaraz experienced, Djokovic's performance was extraordinary, it seems not many predicted that he would be able to provide a very tight resistance to Alcaraz in the first and second sets, and what Alcaraz experienced was the result of Djokovic's clever use of his experience by creating young players must run for every point in the first and second sets.

I always thought Alcaraz's way of playing would get him in a lot of trouble, he had to find the most effective way of playing not always chasing the ball which would make him more likely to get injured, but he is really a star player will have many titles he can win and become the biggest threat for Djokovic to get more a grand slam title aside from Medvedev on the hard court.
Meanwhile, for grass, it has not been seen that there is a player who can drop Djokovic unless he is not feeling well.

Great game by Ruud. He gave Zverev no chance and deserved to win. But Zverev can be proud of himself for reaching a semi-final. It seems he is back again.

Djokovic let Alcaraz pretty much run. That is his experience and that was also the reason why Alcaraz got cramps. Alcaraz did not have to chase every ball when it was 40-0.

Well I was confident Alcaraz would win, my bet is dead now though. I'm a bit worried
for Alcaraz though, for a young player he is getting injured quite often I think.

I thought the match between Ruud and Zverev would have been much closer, the final
scoreboard looks like Zverev didn't turn up at all.

The final on Sunday I agree is going only one way, I cant see Ruud beating Djokovic
eventhough they are seeded 3 and 4.

To me, both Zverev and Alcaraz played terrible. Ruud had a much easier win against Zverev, 6-3 6-4 6-0. In the third set Zverev unable to take a single point is very bad. For this he could've walked over. Anyhow the favourite to win have made it to the finals very easily.

In the match between Alcaraz and Djokovic, everyone must have expected it to be atleast a close one. From the beginning there is dominance of Djokovic. A second set comeback gave boost to Alcaraz followers, but third and fourth sets were really worse, 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1. Once again the final to be won by Djokovic.

In fact, Alcatraz was experiencing pretty rare full body cramps (wow must be quite painful) since early 3rd set. That is the reason of such a poor performance from him. I'm not saying that Carlitos would have won the match but chances were quite high that the match would have gone into the 5th set. Such a pity.

Anyway, Zverez was a mess today. I'm not sure what happened to him but he played really terrible tonight.

Indubitably, Alcaraz's performance against Tsitsipas was nothing short of impressive, however, his complacency during the latter stages was quite concerning. Should he exhibit such overconfidence against Djokovic, the result could be disastrous - like a mouse challenging a lion in his own den. Alcaraz might be packing his bags sooner than anticipated.

Djokovic's psychological edge over his opponents is rather remarkable. It's like a chess grandmaster subtly manipulating his adversary's strategy. Often, even when he appears on the backfoot, he manages to shift the momentum in his favor. Betting odds notwithstanding, it's quite conceivable that Djokovic could indeed find himself in the final, capitalizing on the slightest of missteps by his opponents.

Indeed and Zverev is showing his second ego. This guy is full of surprises both in the negative and the positive sense. Within only three days he can show an amazing performance and a devastating performance. Against Tiafoe he had some very strong points and I thought he possibly has overcome his injury and also the impact on his mentality. It looked as if he trusted in his body again and could show his best tennis, but now it is all gone again. Djokovic almost didn't have a single weakness for most of the match. Ruud looks strong now but that is because Zverev is so weak.

Djokovic showed us today once again why he was one of the biggest tennis players in history. Even if Alcaraz didn't have an injury Djokovic was like in his prime today. Besides if Djokovic wins Roland Garros he will capture the oldest winner in Roland Garros title.

Alcaraz vs djokovic game was not as one would expect beside the first two sets that were really competitive and tight the last two were one sided for djokovic who broke five of alcaraz serves which is impressive especially in a clay court, now he will face either Ruud or zverev and after today performance i don't think they stand a chance against him and if he managed to win the tournament it will be his second grand slam this year.

Alcaraz got injured in the third set and wasnt able to give his max until the very end and Djokovic took that advantage with his experience and destroyed Alcaraz in third and fourth set with same result of 6-1. Djokovic is too close to being the best in history. 23 grand slam title is around the corner.

Well the second set was insane and several rallies in the first as well. These guys played the best tennis in RG so far, but I thought that Alcaraz can keep up with Djokovic for longer and even outcompete him with his fitness, but it was actually Alcaraz who suffered physical problems. I have to say that Djokovic is a beast. He played with all his experience and made a lot of smarter moves. But Alcaraz' speed is inhuman. Too bad this didn't go the full distance with players staying at their best.

Well, well, well. I finally tune in to see the famed Alcaraz form that I've missed out on for a while, but instead I'm treated to a Djokovic special. The kid's really good at covering immense distances, have to say, and he probably could take the second set but the comeback from Djoko, to make sure this set goes the distance, man.


Yeah I'm seeing that psychology in play a little I think, wavering a little and quite lucky that the Serb made a few errors now to give some wiggle room. Worth watching!

I got 2.80 odd on Djokovic and i think they are really thinking that Djokovic will lose. The bookies gave a huge odd on this i took advantage of it and hopefully it will pay off. So far Djokovic playing really good and leading 4-1 in the first set and a break more then Alcaraz.

I have a wager on Djokovic, can't tell why, but @2.95 cannot miss it
Alcaraz is in better form, but as we have seen against Tsitsipas he could have lose third set in tie-break, and Djokovic would probably use that chance, with maybe different outcome

will be interesting to see what will happen, but I would clearly not sign-off Djokovic in this duel

regarding Ruud and Zverev, if Zverev hadn't last season injury, I would go instantly with him, but as of this moment, similar chances to pass for both

Zverev vas a favorite against Ruud yesterday, the odds are now almost equal. Means that people are betting on Ruud - which makes sense IMO.

I went with Ruud immediately, and am really tempted to go with a 3-0 Alcaraz win.

Swiatek is a huge favorite in the final, but I do feel that a +6,5 handicap is a bit too much as well. Probably won't be betting on it though.

Sabalenka's unforced errors was the deciding factor alright. I'm not sure Muchova
will pose a bigger threat against Swiatek than Sabalenks herself would.

The odds for the final on Swiatek are not great, she is overwhelming favourite and
I suppose rightly so.

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Mens semi final day today

Alcaraz v Djokovic, I have a small wager on Alcaraz with not bad odds 1.47

Ruud v Zverev is pretty even, I really dont know how to bet on this, I would probably
go with the favourite Zverev - thinking he has made a massive recovery on clay
at Roland Garros and has found his confidence

Muchova did her best and was also helped by Sabalenka's many mistakes, especially in the third set where she made two double faults in a row when she had the chance to close the set and make it to the final, and Muchova appeared more calm under pressure when she was already behind and turned things around so well.
Haddad Maia put in a good game too but unfortunately, she is up against a player who at the moment might be considered the queen of clay so it takes more effort to beat Swiatek.
With the women's final between Swiatek vs Muchova, the match in the final might be different except that Muchova was able to do just as well in the semifinals and knew how to hold Swiatek down because Swiatek also made quite a few mistakes against Haddad Maia.

Iga Swiatek's age, which is still 22 years old and how she is at Roland Garros, will give her a great chance to become the women tennis player with the most French Open titles, injuries will be the main problem in her career.

Haven't watched the match, but both the women's semifinals were good match. Swiatek have somehow made it an easy win than the other match between Muchova and Sabalenka. That was real fighting, because the first tie breaker won by Muchova and the set is won. The second set turned to be hard as the first set and finally went into the hands of Sabalenka. Third set too the same and it was won by Muchova. The expectations were the first and the second seed to be on the final. Muchova have did her best and I believe the final will have the same level of competence as this match were the points were 7⁷-6⁵ 6⁵-7⁷ 7-5