FAA yesterday played at a good level, much better from what I have seen in the past tournaments.
Meanwhile Djokovic he is playing again at TOP level, it was really really hard for FAA get a win against him in that situation.
Live right now...
Tsitsipas has lost the first set but he made immediately a break point in the second one!
It seems a long battle to be played...
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OMG Swiatek made minced meat of Sabalenka today, 6-2, 6-1, she is very strong ATM,
she is the one who seems to be filling the void of Barty retiring.
I cant see Kasatkina or even Jabeur beating her. I like Jabeur's game but she can get
really negative during a match.
Back to FAA, I think he has improved a bit but his service game needs an overhaul, he doesnt
seem to have a plan B. Its kind of similar to the likes of Isner and Opelka IMO, they over rely
on the serve.
OMG Swiatek made minced meat of Sabalenka today, 6-2, 6-1, she is very strong ATM,
she is the one who seems to be filling the void of Barty retiring.
I cant see Kasatkina or even Jabeur beating her. I like Jabeur's game but she can get
really negative during a match.
Back to FAA, I think he has improved a bit but his service game needs an overhaul, he doesnt
seem to have a plan B. Its kind of similar to the likes of Isner and Opelka IMO, they over rely
on the serve.
For FAA, great improvement from his game, but there is still some flaw and mistakes that he needs to be corrected. Of course this mental game comes with experience, so hopefully he will gain so much from playing against the best version of Djokovic.
I don't think FAA improved at all. He always had the ability to trouble top players on his day. He has a great serve and good strokes to finish the points. It all looks promising on a good day like yesterday but then comes the bad day when the serve starts misfiring and all those strokes fall on the wrong side of the line. Problem is he often has those bad days and then there is no plan B to turn the match around.I am thinking Tsitsipas is getting revenge for Madrid today. These conditions should suit him way more. Also taking Jabeur once more, she should have easier time tonight after having to dig deep against Sakari yesterday. I thought that bet is done and dusted and then she brought it home. Forcing her when ever possible, not gonna do it against Swiatek in final though.
^^ True, main difference with Djokovic an others are his mental strength (Nadal and Roger has this one as well). So it's really hard to defeat a Djokovic who is focus to winning the game whatever it takes.
For FAA, great improvement from his game, but there is still some flaw and mistakes that he needs to be corrected. Of course this mental game comes with experience, so hopefully he will gain so much from playing against the best version of Djokovic.
For FAA, great improvement from his game, but there is still some flaw and mistakes that he needs to be corrected. Of course this mental game comes with experience, so hopefully he will gain so much from playing against the best version of Djokovic.
~snip
FAA lost, in straight sets, wasn't able to watch the game but by looking at the scores, it was really closed.
FAA lost, in straight sets, wasn't able to watch the game but by looking at the scores, it was really closed.
mental strength was a decider, and Djokovic is much better in this sets, where all came to tie-break, or last gem
Alcaraz was good enough to beat him in tie-breaks, and that puts him into top players, FAA lacks that strength, and that is enough for top10, but hardly enough for top5
interesting matches today, Zverev and Tsitsi as usual semi-final match lately
I caught the second set from about 4 games in, as the score line suggests FAA gave
Djokovic a good game, some of the winners from both players were phenominal and
for FAA to bring the second set to a tie break after being broken early on shows 2 things,
Djokovic can be troubled and FAA has improved a lot in 12 months. Yea I also think the difference
in the Tie Break was mental strength and ability, Djokovic seemed to be able to bring up his
level but Felix not. Very entertaining watch though
~snip
FAA lost, in straight sets, wasn't able to watch the game but by looking at the scores, it was really closed.
FAA lost, in straight sets, wasn't able to watch the game but by looking at the scores, it was really closed.
mental strength was a decider, and Djokovic is much better in this sets, where all came to tie-break, or last gem
Alcaraz was good enough to beat him in tie-breaks, and that puts him into top players, FAA lacks that strength, and that is enough for top10, but hardly enough for top5
interesting matches today, Zverev and Tsitsi as usual semi-final match lately
I'm thinking of doing a parlay on both Zverev and FAA in this game.
Well, Zverev won, but I think Djokovic will beat FAA. Djokovic may not be back to his best yet, but he's still a formidable opponent... he even took Alcaraz to a tie-breaker in the final set last week! Djokovic at 90% of his best (or whatever % he's currently at) is still too much for almost everyone else on the tour. Also, FAA has a bad record against top-5 players (won 2, lost 11).
FAA lost, in straight sets, wasn't able to watch the game but by looking at the scores, it was really closed.
So most of the seeded players are going into the next round.
Another game between Zverev vs Tsitsipas, I might go with my boy Tsitsipas, haven't check the odds though, but might be the handicap bet for me.
Ah its a pity for Sinner, he was the last Italian on the Mens side uo to today.
He needs to develop to the next stage to be able to compete with Tsitsipas,
Zverev and Rublev for example or actually anyone in the top10. Maybe thats
why he changed his coaching team or part of it.
I am unconvinced too about Shapovalov, he has unpredictable performances
even from game to game.
One game left today FAA v Djokovic, I cant see an upset here really.
So 3 of the semi finalists are known at this stage:
Ruud, Zverev and Tsitsipas.
He needs to develop to the next stage to be able to compete with Tsitsipas,
Zverev and Rublev for example or actually anyone in the top10. Maybe thats
why he changed his coaching team or part of it.
I am unconvinced too about Shapovalov, he has unpredictable performances
even from game to game.
One game left today FAA v Djokovic, I cant see an upset here really.
So 3 of the semi finalists are known at this stage:
Ruud, Zverev and Tsitsipas.
Sinner again showing that he is not on that elite level and that he dosent deserve to be in the top 10. Tsitsipas also picking up good form lately. Djokovic was up a break in the first set but now FAA got that break back but i dont think there shouldnt be a problem for Djokovic to win.
Ah its a pity for Sinner, he was the last Italian on the Mens side uo to today.
He needs to develop to the next stage to be able to compete with Tsitsipas,
Zverev and Rublev for example or actually anyone in the top10. Maybe thats
why he changed his coaching team or part of it.
I am unconvinced too about Shapovalov, he has unpredictable performances
even from game to game.
One game left today FAA v Djokovic, I cant see an upset here really.
So 3 of the semi finalists are known at this stage:
Ruud, Zverev and Tsitsipas.
He needs to develop to the next stage to be able to compete with Tsitsipas,
Zverev and Rublev for example or actually anyone in the top10. Maybe thats
why he changed his coaching team or part of it.
I am unconvinced too about Shapovalov, he has unpredictable performances
even from game to game.
One game left today FAA v Djokovic, I cant see an upset here really.
So 3 of the semi finalists are known at this stage:
Ruud, Zverev and Tsitsipas.
Jannik Sinner vs Tsitsipas game ongoing, Tsitsipas went to 3-0 but Sinner comes back strong and tie the score to 4-4, (now 5-5).
This will turn out to be another exciting game, up and coming Sinner against a clay court specialist in Tsitsipas and in the top 5 world ranking. I'm expecting that this might goes to a 3rd set win by Sinner.
This will turn out to be another exciting game, up and coming Sinner against a clay court specialist in Tsitsipas and in the top 5 world ranking. I'm expecting that this might goes to a 3rd set win by Sinner.
unfortunately he lost.
the defeat of Sinner it was predictable because out of 5 matches against Tsitsipas ... Sinner was able to win only 1 (always here in Rome in 2020)! Also in this match it was the only tournament in which he won a set (!) against the Greek.
Live right now Shapovalov vs Ruud. Really interesting match, first sett will be decided on tie break.
I am always hesitant to place bets on Shapovalov before the match. He has the talent to hurt almost anybody on tour but he often comes out and just throws unforced errors. I usually wait for first couple of games and try to judge his mood and then I place my bet if there is some value in the odds.
Really don't see much value in men's side of the draw today so putting my money on Jabeur. She won a lot of matches on clay this season and that is least favorite surface for Sakkari. Keeping my fingers crossed, it is WTA after all.
Really don't see much value in men's side of the draw today so putting my money on Jabeur. She won a lot of matches on clay this season and that is least favorite surface for Sakkari. Keeping my fingers crossed, it is WTA after all.
yes he actually made a couple of really embarrassing double faults
as if he forgot how to play the service Nadal's conqueror, Shapovalov, will be playing against Casper Ruud next. Let's see if his win against Nadal is no fluke or at least show good tennis against Ruud, and maybe he can duplicate his upset win.
I am always hesitant to place bets on Shapovalov before the match. He has the talent to hurt almost anybody on tour but he often comes out and just throws unforced errors. I usually wait for first couple of games and try to judge his mood and then I place my bet if there is some value in the odds.Really don't see much value in men's side of the draw today so putting my money on Jabeur. She won a lot of matches on clay this season and that is least favorite surface for Sakkari. Keeping my fingers crossed, it is WTA after all.
Jannik Sinner vs Tsitsipas game ongoing, Tsitsipas went to 3-0 but Sinner comes back strong and tie the score to 4-4, (now 5-5).
This will turn out to be another exciting game, up and coming Sinner against a clay court specialist in Tsitsipas and in the top 5 world ranking. I'm expecting that this might goes to a 3rd set win by Sinner.
Tsitsipas won the 1st set in a tiebreak, (7-5), and I thought that he is going to steal that set. Now he is down again, 3-1 but he is going to serve, so let's hope that this match will be extended because we will to see this kind of play.This will turn out to be another exciting game, up and coming Sinner against a clay court specialist in Tsitsipas and in the top 5 world ranking. I'm expecting that this might goes to a 3rd set win by Sinner.
Nadal's conqueror, Shapovalov, will be playing against Casper Ruud next. Let's see if his win against Nadal is no fluke or at least show good tennis against Ruud, and maybe he can duplicate his upset win.
Well guys Nadal was beaten yesterday by Shapovalov in 3 sets and Nadal has picked
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
Yes, this could be a huge setback for him. He was winning the match easily until the injury flared up again. It's not a new injury though, it's the one he's been struggling with on and off for some time. It seems like he can't really predict when it will affect him, and when it will be fine... so there is still a chance that he'll be fine for Roland Garros, although given how soon that is, I'd probably not have him down as one of the favourites.
I would have loved to see a fully-fit Nadal vs a fully-fit Alcaraz in France, but it may be that it's not going to happen this year.
Blessing in disguise for Nadal? I guess he really needs to take care and rest and maybe he will have a match against Alcaraz in the big stage and wanted to see both of them 100% and see how Alcaraz will fit against a healthy Nadal.
Zverev vs Garin and then Djokovic vs FAA.
I'm thinking of doing a parlay on both Zverev and FAA in this game.
@Kemarit while I would like to see Nadal prioritise certain tournaments, I wish it would be under better circumstances because an injury can effect his confidence but I’m hoping that he’ll bounce back stronger. Furthermore it’ll be really sad if he can’t make it, but for now he’s confirmed that he’ll be taking a doctor along which is a clear indication of how bad his injury is, and lastly I feel that he’ll not last long in the tournament even if he makes it.
Jannik Sinner vs Tsitsipas game ongoing, Tsitsipas went to 3-0 but Sinner comes back strong and tie the score to 4-4, (now 5-5).
This will turn out to be another exciting game, up and coming Sinner against a clay court specialist in Tsitsipas and in the top 5 world ranking. I'm expecting that this might goes to a 3rd set win by Sinner.
This will turn out to be another exciting game, up and coming Sinner against a clay court specialist in Tsitsipas and in the top 5 world ranking. I'm expecting that this might goes to a 3rd set win by Sinner.
I'm thinking of doing a parlay on both Zverev and FAA in this game.
Well, Zverev won, but I think Djokovic will beat FAA. Djokovic may not be back to his best yet, but he's still a formidable opponent... he even took Alcaraz to a tie-breaker in the final set last week! Djokovic at 90% of his best (or whatever % he's currently at) is still too much for almost everyone else on the tour. Also, FAA has a bad record against top-5 players (won 2, lost 11).
Well guys Nadal was beaten yesterday by Shapovalov in 3 sets and Nadal has picked
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
Yes, this could be a huge setback for him. He was winning the match easily until the injury flared up again. It's not a new injury though, it's the one he's been struggling with on and off for some time. It seems like he can't really predict when it will affect him, and when it will be fine... so there is still a chance that he'll be fine for Roland Garros, although given how soon that is, I'd probably not have him down as one of the favourites.
I would have loved to see a fully-fit Nadal vs a fully-fit Alcaraz in France, but it may be that it's not going to happen this year.
Blessing in disguise for Nadal? I guess he really needs to take care and rest and maybe he will have a match against Alcaraz in the big stage and wanted to see both of them 100% and see how Alcaraz will fit against a healthy Nadal.
Zverev vs Garin and then Djokovic vs FAA.
I'm thinking of doing a parlay on both Zverev and FAA in this game.
Well guys Nadal was beaten yesterday by Shapovalov in 3 sets and Nadal has picked
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
Yes, this could be a huge setback for him. He was winning the match easily until the injury flared up again. It's not a new injury though, it's the one he's been struggling with on and off for some time. It seems like he can't really predict when it will affect him, and when it will be fine... so there is still a chance that he'll be fine for Roland Garros, although given how soon that is, I'd probably not have him down as one of the favourites.
I would have loved to see a fully-fit Nadal vs a fully-fit Alcaraz in France, but it may be that it's not going to happen this year.
We can expect probobly Alcaraz and Djokovic at the French Open final . They are currently the best in the world and i think no one can stop them. Djokovic is finally picking up form and looks really good on the field and is winning now really easy against some solid opponents
Brave statement, to exclude Nadal from RG final 
Don't get me wrong I agree with your choices and based on current form Nadal is not title contender but it is RG and I just know he will show up there as totally different player. Those BO5 matches at RG just give him so much time to turn the match his way and I sort of expect him to prove once again who is the king of clay. Granted, this year he has a new contender and Alcaraz will have some say in the matter as well.Well guys Nadal was beaten yesterday by Shapovalov in 3 sets and Nadal has picked
up a foot injury, although not serious there has to be a big question mark over him in
a possible 5 set match or a number of them throughout the RG tournament.
Its a bit sad Alcaraz Is not playing in this tournament 
But hopefully it means he'll be fully refreshed and ready to go for the French Open, which would be great. I'd rather he skip a tournament now and be fit for Roland Garros rather than play at say 80% there.
Meanwhile, with Alcaraz out of the way, I suppose the big potential match-up in this tournament is Nadal vs Djokovic. If this happens, I'd probably favour Nadal... I think the way the draw is, they'd meet up in the semi.
BTW I've never understood tournaments where the semis are 1 vs 3 and 2 vs 4. Shouldn't it always be 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3?
As an Italian fan of tennis I do not hide... that I would have really liked to see him play here in Rome. obviously I am aware it is not the best tournament where he can play and after the last two successes he has to prepare for tournaments with a better ranking.
I Hope the wait is worth it
With his current form he would have been a contender for at least a place in the final.
I personally think taking a break before RG is a good decision, its only 1 week and
it gives the body a chance to be 100% fit or as close to that as possible. He has a lot
of Tennis played and won and is clearly targeting his first GS win at RG.
We can expect probobly Alcaraz and Djokovic at the French Open final . They are currently the best in the world and i think no one can stop them. Djokovic is finally picking up form and looks really good on the field and is winning now really easy against some solid opponents
Brave statement, to exclude Nadal from RG final Don't get me wrong I agree with your choices and based on current form Nadal is not title contender but it is RG and I just know he will show up there as totally different player. Those BO5 matches at RG just give him so much time to turn the match his way and I sort of expect him to prove once again who is the king of clay. Granted, this year he has a new contender and Alcaraz will have some say in the matter as well.We can expect probobly Alcaraz and Djokovic at the French Open final . They are currently the best in the world and i think no one can stop them. Djokovic is finally picking up form and looks really good on the field and is winning now really easy against some solid opponents
Brave statement, to exclude Nadal from RG final Don't get me wrong I agree with your choices and based on current form Nadal is not title contender but it is RG and I just know he will show up there as totally different player. Those BO5 matches at RG just give him so much time to turn the match his way and I sort of expect him to prove once again who is the king of clay. Granted, this year he has a new contender and Alcaraz will have some say in the matter as well. Jump to: