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I would like to congratulate Rafael Nadal with a brilliant record 14 wins at Roland Garros and 22 titles at Grand Slam tournaments! To be honest, I had some doubts about his victory this year, given his health problems in recent weeks, but after Nadal dealt with Djokovic in the quarterfinals, it became clear that Rafael is capable of winning the entire tournament. There were certain rumors before the final that Nadal might announce his retirement after this match, but Rafa clearly showed after the match that he would still try to continue to please the audience with his performances.
Nadal has won his 14th title in Paris. That is really unprecedented, to win a Grand Slam tournament no less than 14 times? Today, when you look at the scores, it seems like a walk over. But it went very differently. In the 2nd set, Ruud was leading 3-1 and a set win seemed close. Then he lost all games in a row from the rest of the match. Ruud is not a bad player at all, the current number 8 in the world. But you can be as good against Nadal, if you don't play well you will be swept off the court. The odds of 2.1 for 3-0 were very favorable.
Regarding the final today - is it possible that Nadal and Ruud never played against each other? Looks like a bizarre statistic and I went to ATP site to look - no history at all.
Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Agree completely with this and I don't see how Ruud can seriously trouble Nadal. That being said it still though to find a market to bet on that has some value in this match. I went with Nadal to win 3:0 @2.1 but it is risky bet since anybody can loose one set in BO5 match. Other option was 6.5 handicap on Nadal but that is even more risky for me.Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Just had to play something to make it even more interesting to watch.
That was a fairly good call of the 3-0 @ 2.1 Trofo, It probably only looked risky
in the first half of the second set, but well done.
I played safe with a handicap bet on Nadal, all good.
Yea thats 14 Roland Garros wins for him and 22 Grand Slams, King of Clay alright
and a record maker!
It was an easy win for nadal against ruud it was obvious since we have seen his performance against djokovic and with alcaraz gone no one could've stoped him but still a 3 0 win is not what fans want on a rolland garros final, congrats to nadal it was well deserved.
I had the fortune/pleasure to place a bet in second set during the "infamous" 3-1 for Ruud, but Nadal winning-odd it was just @1.20 (also I have used an exchange just to have the better odd possible).
At the end of second set odd for Nadal winner collapsed to @1.04!
Ruud was not able to "capitalize" such big advantage in that moment, he arrived in final but GS probably is not the title that he can aspire at least nowadays.... however Nadal confirmed to be one of the top player we have ever seen on clay.
At the end of second set odd for Nadal winner collapsed to @1.04!
Ruud was not able to "capitalize" such big advantage in that moment, he arrived in final but GS probably is not the title that he can aspire at least nowadays.... however Nadal confirmed to be one of the top player we have ever seen on clay.
Yeah, it's easy to say now that Ruud wasn't worthy of the final today - but when Nadal gets in the zone it is impossible to find breathing room.
Ruud was decent until the middle of the 2nd set - and fell apart completely after the break. Nadal simply won't give you anything - and Ruud's offensive game isn't good enough to parry him.
He still has only 3 losses in Roland Garros in his whole career and that is one of the most insane sports achievements ever.
Ruud was decent until the middle of the 2nd set - and fell apart completely after the break. Nadal simply won't give you anything - and Ruud's offensive game isn't good enough to parry him.
He still has only 3 losses in Roland Garros in his whole career and that is one of the most insane sports achievements ever.
agree, it is not Ruud not worth final, it is Nadal on the other side
Nadal played solid until getting under pressure after break in second set (on 1:3), and then started to play as there is no tomorrow, no chances for any mistake
it is 22nd GS for him, who would thought that just a year ago? congrats
will be interesting to see what is following for him, I am almost certain that he will miss Wimbledon
Yeah, it's easy to say now that Ruud wasn't worthy of the final today - but when Nadal gets in the zone it is impossible to find breathing room.
Ruud was decent until the middle of the 2nd set - and fell apart completely after the break. Nadal simply won't give you anything - and Ruud's offensive game isn't good enough to parry him.
He still has only 3 losses in Roland Garros in his whole career and that is one of the most insane sports achievements ever.
Ruud was decent until the middle of the 2nd set - and fell apart completely after the break. Nadal simply won't give you anything - and Ruud's offensive game isn't good enough to parry him.
He still has only 3 losses in Roland Garros in his whole career and that is one of the most insane sports achievements ever.
Rafael just destroying and strolling onto his way to another win at Roland Garros to close out the French Open finals.
No doubt this is why he is renowned for being known as the King of Clay.
And it is looking like he is about to give Casper Rudd a bagel for the final frame of the match.
Congratulations to all who selected Nadal to win this tournament when it started cause the odds must of been very nice especially when Djokovic was in there to compete against.
This was probably one of the easiest RG finals or him. Ruud never looked like he can seriously threaten him and just broke apart when Nadal kicked into higher gear. He was competitive until he broke Nadal for 3:1 in second set, which probed Nadal to shift gears and after that Ruud did not get a single game. So that was 11 games in a row to win his 14th RG title. That record will never be broken for sure. No doubt this is why he is renowned for being known as the King of Clay.
And it is looking like he is about to give Casper Rudd a bagel for the final frame of the match.
Congratulations to all who selected Nadal to win this tournament when it started cause the odds must of been very nice especially when Djokovic was in there to compete against.
Rafael just destroying and strolling onto his way to another win at Roland Garros to close out the French Open finals.
No doubt this is why he is renowned for being known as the King of Clay.
And it is looking like he is about to give Casper Ruud a bagel for the final frame of the match.
Congratulations to all who selected Nadal to win this tournament when it started cause the odds must of been very nice especially when Djokovic was in there to compete against.
No doubt this is why he is renowned for being known as the King of Clay.
And it is looking like he is about to give Casper Ruud a bagel for the final frame of the match.
Congratulations to all who selected Nadal to win this tournament when it started cause the odds must of been very nice especially when Djokovic was in there to compete against.
So I ended up keeping just 2 bets: Ruud win at 5/1 and for him to win 1 set (only) at 2.35 but pretty shite start.
^Kinda knew it was all over when Nadal raced into 2:0 (I mean, he had a slow start against Zverev and still won it haha) but 2 DFs helped the Norwegian get back on track for a moment. Hate those false dawns...
Anyway, game going a bit too quick but I guess it's the opener so we may yet get a treat for an epic. Here's hoping, but can't see king of RG letting slip, he's been so sharp and not breaking sweat.
^Kinda knew it was all over when Nadal raced into 2:0 (I mean, he had a slow start against Zverev and still won it haha) but 2 DFs helped the Norwegian get back on track for a moment. Hate those false dawns...
Anyway, game going a bit too quick but I guess it's the opener so we may yet get a treat for an epic. Here's hoping, but can't see king of RG letting slip, he's been so sharp and not breaking sweat.
I check the time, I thought that match is about to start now, but it seems it has been moved 1 hour late. Anyway, the odds for Ruud to win is 5:1 and the line open for Nadal at 1.17 ML, handicap at -6.5.
Guess it's just what the score or how many sets Nadal is going to win the title at Roland Garros. And let's just look at Coco Gauff bright side, she shows a lot of promises by reaching the finals, who at just 18 years old and could be another of those face that will be the future for women's tennis.
Match was scheduled for 15:00 hours and it started right on the minute. Same as WTA final yesterday. That is prime time in the mind of RG organizers.Guess it's just what the score or how many sets Nadal is going to win the title at Roland Garros. And let's just look at Coco Gauff bright side, she shows a lot of promises by reaching the finals, who at just 18 years old and could be another of those face that will be the future for women's tennis.
We have just started and Nadal immediately got the break and now he served 2 double faults in a row to gift break back oportunities. WTF is happening, is this another match like against Zverev when they were exchanging breaks all the time
I check the time, I thought that match is about to start now, but it seems it has been moved 1 hour late. Anyway, the odds for Ruud to win is 5:1 and the line open for Nadal at 1.17 ML, handicap at -6.5.
Guess it's just what the score or how many sets Nadal is going to win the title at Roland Garros. And let's just look at Coco Gauff bright side, she shows a lot of promises by reaching the finals, who at just 18 years old and could be another of those face that will be the future for women's tennis.
Guess it's just what the score or how many sets Nadal is going to win the title at Roland Garros. And let's just look at Coco Gauff bright side, she shows a lot of promises by reaching the finals, who at just 18 years old and could be another of those face that will be the future for women's tennis.
Cilic is up after first set with Ruud
was not aware of that, but Cilic is first active player out of top4 (top3 with Murray) that reached semi-finals on all GS
it was a domination decade, or fifteen years, and it is a question does it near to an end
Ruud has break in second set, but Cilic is closer to final, IMO
was not aware of that, but Cilic is first active player out of top4 (top3 with Murray) that reached semi-finals on all GS
it was a domination decade, or fifteen years, and it is a question does it near to an end
Ruud has break in second set, but Cilic is closer to final, IMO
Cilic had a great opportunity to play in the finals of the RG, but he once again succumbed to the pressure, as many times before.
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Unfortunately, Čilić played here for himself and for Ruud, he made a lot of mistakes and practically gave the victory to the opponent.
Realistically, Nadal is the absolute favorite in the final and anything but his victory would be a very big surprise.
But Nadal against Ruud is not that bad, just have to look at what betting options we got.
The womens finals is about to start, same as with Nadal's case, Swiatek is the favorite to win and it will take a lot from Gauff to win even a set against Iga here. We haven't seen this kind of performance from a lady since the Williams sister, specially Serena incredible run during her prime.
I'm sure there will be people who will take risks and bet on Ruud, hoping for a big money after his possible surprise victory in the final against Nadal.
If Zvereva or Djokovic would play against Nadal in the final, I could believe that such a scenario is possible, but Ruud's victory would really be a miracle.
Nadal now has a great chance to win a new GS and increase his advantage over Djokovic in the number of GS won.
That is why Djokovic will have a great chance at Wimbledon, where Nadal, Zverev and Medvedev will most likely be absent.
Swiatek has won the RG and she increasingly beginning to resemble Serena or Graf in its best days. She is simply unstoppable.
The same applies to Swiatak, the only way to bet on her is to take
a handicap, otherwise the odds are poor.
Only difference is I was sure Swiatek is covering both set and game handicaps so I had my value in that match without too much thought. a handicap, otherwise the odds are poor.
This Nadal game can go wrong very easy. I am expecting him to destroy Ruud but he is still nursing that foot injury and what if it gives him problems? I am also quite sure Nadal would never forfeit RG final and if he gets into problems even Ruud can take it. All those extra factors are destroying my perceived value of bet on RG final.
Regarding the final today - is it possible that Nadal and Ruud never played against each other? Looks like a bizarre statistic and I went to ATP site to look - no history at all.
Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Agree completely with this and I don't see how Ruud can seriously trouble Nadal. That being said it still though to find a market to bet on that has some value in this match. I went with Nadal to win 3:0 @2.1 but it is risky bet since anybody can loose one set in BO5 match. Other option was 6.5 handicap on Nadal but that is even more risky for me.Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Just had to play something to make it even more interesting to watch.
The thing with betting on such a final with Nadal v Ruud is finding a
bit of value in a bet without it becoming too risky. I will probably go
with a handicap on Nadal -4.5 or something like that.
He is 1.17, I wonder would anyone be willing to go "all in" on him
given the fact that he is going to win this?
The same applies to Swiatak, the only way to bet on her is to take
a handicap, otherwise the odds are poor.
Regarding the final today - is it possible that Nadal and Ruud never played against each other? Looks like a bizarre statistic and I went to ATP site to look - no history at all.
Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Agree completely with this and I don't see how Ruud can seriously trouble Nadal. That being said it still though to find a market to bet on that has some value in this match. I went with Nadal to win 3:0 @2.1 but it is risky bet since anybody can loose one set in BO5 match. Other option was 6.5 handicap on Nadal but that is even more risky for me.Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Just had to play something to make it even more interesting to watch.
Anybody watching Nadal-Zverev? Really strange second set with bunch of breaks, WTA stuff. Not a good day for Zverev, spilling 6:2 in set one tie break, not managing to serve out for second set and just now bad ankle twist. I think this match is over and most bets are off. If he comes back after this I'll be really surprised.
Hopefully this will not be a long break for him, but it did not look good.
Hopefully this will not be a long break for him, but it did not look good.
Yeah, was a bizarre match in general. Regarding the injury - apparently he has torn some ankle ligaments. He is a major doubt for Wimbledon - these things sometimes take a few months until full recovery.
I feel sorry for him - he played a really good match. He was dominating most long points and was forcing Nadal to be at his best.
Regarding the final today - is it possible that Nadal and Ruud never played against each other? Looks like a bizarre statistic and I went to ATP site to look - no history at all.
Nadal is a huge favorite ofc - Ruud's game should suit him.
Anyone watched the WTA final on Rolan Garros?
Swiatek won 6-1 6-3 against Gauff and it was just too easy. Swiatek continues to dominate and this is her 35th win in a row and 6th straight title in a row. She is so close to break a couple of records and if she continues to play like this i dont see anyone getting close to beating her
Swiatek won 6-1 6-3 against Gauff and it was just too easy. Swiatek continues to dominate and this is her 35th win in a row and 6th straight title in a row. She is so close to break a couple of records and if she continues to play like this i dont see anyone getting close to beating her
Haven't watch it, but yeah, we are in the consensus that Swiatek is in top of her form right now and no one can stop his magical run. In just an hour, she claim the RG for this year.
And she can continue with that 35th win and inching closer the record. And she will be in the same league as legends like Graf, Navratilova, Evert as far as those longest WTA winning runs.
ever since Ashley Barty retired from tennis, she's been winning everything there is to win. It's a shame that Barty stopped playing tennis at that age. It would be good for tennis if someone comes to play her game, because then we get a little more tension. This is somewhat reminiscent of Djokovic's golden years, when he also won about 40 matches in a row. This lady seems to be working on something similar.
winning a grand slam final with 6-1 6-3 shows how much she's better than other competitors right now, Djokovic's win streak back in the days is a good example that is similar to what Swiatek is doing, and one of her 3 last losses was against Barty but she retired, I wonder is Swiatek is going to keep the same level of intensity throughout the this year. Anybody watching Nadal-Zverev? Really strange second set with bunch of breaks, WTA stuff. Not a good day for Zverev, spilling 6:2 in set one tie break, not managing to serve out for second set and just now bad ankle twist. I think this match is over and most bets are off. If he comes back after this I'll be really surprised.
I could not watch the match of nadal vs zverev and i just read the news about the injury of zverev. I also saw the picture now where the injury happened and it really looks pretty bad. Zverev himself said that it looks like that there are several of his outer bands torn, but that he will fly to germany tomorrow to get a proper examination and an exact diagnose. If his outer Bands are really torn though, then he will probably also miss Wimbledon, which would be very sad for him.
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