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The tournament, i.e. the qualification for the French Open, has begun. Tsitsipas is definitely in top form and one of the favorites for the final after bis Victors, even if he is older, the French Open title will again go over Nadal like in the recent years.
Yea Medvedev has been nowhere for the clay season so far. Over the last 4 years I think
he has bowed out in the first round of RG. I think hard court is his favourite surface.
Its a pity and something future champions need to be mindful of, to be successful
on various different surfaces.
he has bowed out in the first round of RG. I think hard court is his favourite surface.
Its a pity and something future champions need to be mindful of, to be successful
on various different surfaces.
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My long shot though will be Medvedev, he is rank second, he need to prove that in a GS.
No point in trying that. Clay is his worst surface and by a long margin. Check his results on clay and you will see that his rank would probably be outside top 100 if all tournaments were on clay. In 4/5 last seasons he had a maximum of one win on clay. 
Anyhow, I would tend to agree that he will be one of the favourite in the French Open, the way he is playing right now, and his mentally, will be hard pressed for anyone to beat him at this point. He is reaching his prime years as a tennis player.
Right, Tsitsipas has improved a lot in the last tournaments that he join, either quarter finals to finals for him, and I think he is 2/4 in his last 4 tournaments?
French Open is different though, there are a lot of players that elevated their game. I wanted to see Thiem go back in this tournament to make it a very competitive fight. My long shot though will be Medvedev, he is rank second, he need to prove that in a GS.
I lost my bet on Norrie +4.5. Tsitsipas was really playing good in this surface, I'm still going back to his lost to Djokovic, if not for the rain delay, he could have won it and goes against Nadal in the finals.
Anyhow, I would tend to agree that he will be one of the favourite in the French Open, the way he is playing right now, and his mentally, will be hard pressed for anyone to beat him at this point. He is reaching his prime years as a tennis player.
Anyhow, I would tend to agree that he will be one of the favourite in the French Open, the way he is playing right now, and his mentally, will be hard pressed for anyone to beat him at this point. He is reaching his prime years as a tennis player.
Easy win for Stepanos, I also thought that it might go down to 3 sets.
I also agree that him, Nadal and Djokovic will be the favorite entering the Roland Garros. Those 3 are just above the league. Pretty disappointing for Thiem actually, he seems to be losing some steam, maybe he wasn't 100% in the second half of the year due to the injury he suffered. Sinner might be a good underdog as well, together with Karatsev, Berrettini.
I also agree that him, Nadal and Djokovic will be the favorite entering the Roland Garros. Those 3 are just above the league. Pretty disappointing for Thiem actually, he seems to be losing some steam, maybe he wasn't 100% in the second half of the year due to the injury he suffered. Sinner might be a good underdog as well, together with Karatsev, Berrettini.
Norrie vs Tsitsipas now, first set tied, 2-2.
Good for Norrie for reaching the finals though, all other rated players exited in the last 16 if I'm not mistaken and it's only Tsitsipas ranked second in this tournament who survives and eventually win the trophy. So him and Nadal will be the favorites in the French Open.
Happy with that result, ah it was kind of one sided really, Tsitsipas was indeed too strong.
Good for Norrie for reaching the finals though, all other rated players exited in the last 16 if I'm not mistaken and it's only Tsitsipas ranked second in this tournament who survives and eventually win the trophy. So him and Nadal will be the favorites in the French Open.
Agree for Nadal and Tsitsi but you ahve forgotten Djokovic. He can go far for sure and nobody can count on win against him.This should have been time to shine for Thiem, but he has had a lengthy pause and since his comeback he is just playing backhand slice instead of his very good top spin backhand. Not sure what has happened with him, I guess it must have been some injury and he is probably still unsure how much abuse his arm can take. As it stands now I am expecting early exit from him and will probably play handicaps on his opponents in first few matches.
There are 3 potentials for the final, Nadal, Djokovic and Tsitsipas, but indeed its
such a pity for Thiem, he was showing potential early after coming back from injury
but he is still in recovery mode, still another week before RG, he may get further than
many give him.
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^^ Yes, I fancy that Tsitsipas might to go the finals and win this tournament.
Won by 2 sets, it's not easy by he manage to break early and never give Nishioka a chance.
So it will be the last local hero Musetti against Tsitsipas, will be interesting what will be the outcome, but I'm seeing Stepanos winning again by 2 sets.
This is an interesting game and Musetti is not going easy on Tsitsipas but Tsitsipas need to step up his once more cause Musetti way of playing shows he don't want to loose to him just like in Acapulco this year.Won by 2 sets, it's not easy by he manage to break early and never give Nishioka a chance.
So it will be the last local hero Musetti against Tsitsipas, will be interesting what will be the outcome, but I'm seeing Stepanos winning again by 2 sets.
Do you guys notice Djokovic getting close to Federer's records?
Yes it was not that easy for Tsitsipas, lost the first set, but come back strong to take the two.
Now the finals will be Tsitsipas vs Norrie, Norrie blasted Khachanov.
Again, tough match up for Stepanos in the finals, but I think he can raise the trophy here, 2 set to 1 Tsitsipas.
In the meantime, let's wait and see what happens in the final.
Good for Norrie for reaching the finals though, all other rated players exited in the last 16 if I'm not mistaken and it's only Tsitsipas ranked second in this tournament who survives and eventually win the trophy. So him and Nadal will be the favorites in the French Open.
Agree for Nadal and Tsitsi but you ahve forgotten Djokovic. He can go far for sure and nobody can count on win against him.This should have been time to shine for Thiem, but he has had a lengthy pause and since his comeback he is just playing backhand slice instead of his very good top spin backhand. Not sure what has happened with him, I guess it must have been some injury and he is probably still unsure how much abuse his arm can take. As it stands now I am expecting early exit from him and will probably play handicaps on his opponents in first few matches.
Norrie vs Tsitsipas now, first set tied, 2-2.
Good for Norrie for reaching the finals though, all other rated players exited in the last 16 if I'm not mistaken and it's only Tsitsipas ranked second in this tournament who survives and eventually win the trophy. So him and Nadal will be the favorites in the French Open.
Norrie vs Tsitsipas now, first set tied, 2-2.
Good to hear the Coco has won so her name is in the limelight again.
I remember that there was a lot of hype on Coco, saying that she will be the next Serena and then she fell off the radar (probably due to the pandemic).
She needs to break into the top 15 next, no doubt that she can do it, and probably in the next 2-3 years, we might see her in the grand slams.
Norrie vs Tsitsipas now, first set tied, 2-2.
I remember that there was a lot of hype on Coco, saying that she will be the next Serena and then she fell off the radar (probably due to the pandemic).
She needs to break into the top 15 next, no doubt that she can do it, and probably in the next 2-3 years, we might see her in the grand slams.
Norrie vs Tsitsipas now, first set tied, 2-2.
Yea those last two sets from Tsitsipas were very strong, im not sure Norrie will be able
to contain him. I have a bet on Tsitsipas @ 1.16
Anyone watch the Parma womens final between Gauff and Wang?
That was an interesting match up, Wang had Pat Cash coaching her since December
and this is her first final outside China but she couldnt deal with the power which Coco
can generate. She won handily
enough in two sets.
and in the Geneva final Shapovalov v Ruud it was Ruud who took the win, I think that
was not expected at all. He took the first set on a tie break and then the second 6-4.
to contain him. I have a bet on Tsitsipas @ 1.16
Anyone watch the Parma womens final between Gauff and Wang?
That was an interesting match up, Wang had Pat Cash coaching her since December
and this is her first final outside China but she couldnt deal with the power which Coco
can generate. She won handily
enough in two sets.
and in the Geneva final Shapovalov v Ruud it was Ruud who took the win, I think that
was not expected at all. He took the first set on a tie break and then the second 6-4.
Coco Gauf is a very good young tennis player and the future of women's tennis.
Do you remember her first tennis title?
When she was only 15, she defeated Ostapenko in the final of the tournament in Linz.
She reminds me personally of Serena in those years.
More good news for her:
''Gauff is the fifth teenager to win a singles title on the WTA Tour this season and will reach a ranking of 25 on Monday, meaning she will be seeded for the French Open starting on 30 May.''
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/57213605
I got a good win on Musetti vs Bedene (-2.5) and Gasquet vs Khachanov (-2.5) as well.
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
Musetti for me is the future in tennis playing with an amazing one-handed backhand and already making some great results at a young age.It wont easy for tstsipas but he will probobly go through to the next round
The match was extended to 3 sets as I have predicted. Musetti takes the first set, but Tsitsipas come back strong in the second and then give Musetti a bagel in the 3rd set.
Wasn't expected to see Norrie winning in 2 sets against Khachanov, I thought Karen will give himself a good showing and possible to win, but Norrie was too good.
So the final stage has been set, I'm liking the +4.5 for Norrie, put some bet and see how it goes.
Yea those last two sets from Tsitsipas were very strong, im not sure Norrie will be able
to contain him. I have a bet on Tsitsipas @ 1.16
Anyone watch the Parma womens final between Gauff and Wang?
That was an interesting match up, Wang had Pat Cash coaching her since December
and this is her first final outside China but she couldnt deal with the power which Coco
can generate. She won handily
enough in two sets.
and in the Geneva final Shapovalov v Ruud it was Ruud who took the win, I think that
was not expected at all. He took the first set on a tie break and then the second 6-4.
to contain him. I have a bet on Tsitsipas @ 1.16
Anyone watch the Parma womens final between Gauff and Wang?
That was an interesting match up, Wang had Pat Cash coaching her since December
and this is her first final outside China but she couldnt deal with the power which Coco
can generate. She won handily
enough in two sets.
and in the Geneva final Shapovalov v Ruud it was Ruud who took the win, I think that
was not expected at all. He took the first set on a tie break and then the second 6-4.
^^ Yes, I fancy that Tsitsipas might to go the finals and win this tournament.
Won by 2 sets, it's not easy by he manage to break early and never give Nishioka a chance.
So it will be the last local hero Musetti against Tsitsipas, will be interesting what will be the outcome, but I'm seeing Stepanos winning again by 2 sets.
This is an interesting game and Musetti is not going easy on Tsitsipas but Tsitsipas need to step up his once more cause Musetti way of playing shows he don't want to loose to him just like in Acapulco this year.Won by 2 sets, it's not easy by he manage to break early and never give Nishioka a chance.
So it will be the last local hero Musetti against Tsitsipas, will be interesting what will be the outcome, but I'm seeing Stepanos winning again by 2 sets.
Do you guys notice Djokovic getting close to Federer's records?
Yes it was not that easy for Tsitsipas, lost the first set, but come back strong to take the two.
Now the finals will be Tsitsipas vs Norrie, Norrie blasted Khachanov.
Again, tough match up for Stepanos in the finals, but I think he can raise the trophy here, 2 set to 1 Tsitsipas.
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^^ Yes, I fancy that Tsitsipas might to go the finals and win this tournament.
Won by 2 sets, it's not easy by he manage to break early and never give Nishioka a chance.
So it will be the last local hero Musetti against Tsitsipas, will be interesting what will be the outcome, but I'm seeing Stepanos winning again by 2 sets.
This is an interesting game and Musetti is not going easy on Tsitsipas but Tsitsipas need to step up his once more cause Musetti way of playing shows he don't want to loose to him just like in Acapulco this year.Won by 2 sets, it's not easy by he manage to break early and never give Nishioka a chance.
So it will be the last local hero Musetti against Tsitsipas, will be interesting what will be the outcome, but I'm seeing Stepanos winning again by 2 sets.
Do you guys notice Djokovic getting close to Federer's records?
I got a good win on Musetti vs Bedene (-2.5) and Gasquet vs Khachanov (-2.5) as well.
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
Musetti for me is the future in tennis playing with an amazing one-handed backhand and already making some great results at a young age.It wont easy for tstsipas but he will probobly go through to the next round
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
4.5 is a bit high but I took Tsitsi to win 2:0 @1.6. The odds are a bit lower then handi but I am expecting him to prevail due to his experience. He is solid on the serve and I expect that experience will be enough to prevail as the sets comes to a close or maybe even in tie break. One tie break is enough to destroy that handi but should play nice with 2:0 win.Don't know how Norrie keeps winning, I never thought he could be this good on clay. Watched him when he destroyed Thiem and still don't understand how, yes Thiem is out of the form but to loose as easy as that. I am thinking Khachanov should win that one but not betting on it.
I got a good win on Musetti vs Bedene (-2.5) and Gasquet vs Khachanov (-2.5) as well.
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
However, I haven't bet in tonights match, the line for Tsitsipas (-4.5), I'm not comfortable with it. This is the semis already, he is up against Musetti, so that line is very close, it might go to 3 sets though.
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