Grand Slam French Open 2023

[YeoShuey]

They can't win and it's a directive from their federation anyway. The only Russian that has broken from that directive is Kasakina in the womens, and she has been so open about the war. I haven't watched much of Rublev lately so I have no idea there been more interested in the womens tour lately. Ukranian players have been told to do what they are doing, some do thank the player by signalling with their racket though, Tsurenko does this. Bottom line don't blame the players, blame the federations.

I partly blame the players as well. Why? They could easily do what Tsurenko does which shows some respect to their opponent.

Just tricky and ugly for all involved.

Understandable for the Ukrainians to do this and I would not boo them for it. And I don't think the French who did boo quite put 2 and 2 together on why it happened. Saba was class in her interview afterwards but I also think Marta spoke well. Marta said in her press conference, "why dont you ask the Russian or Belorussian players who they actually want to win in the war and "Some of these players have a lot of money and could easily move their family to safety(very much to Saba)" It a very pointed question, and one I think most players would side-step and rightly so.

It is a tough situation for all the players to be in.

I agree mostly.

Although I think Marta asking that question and giving that sort of "solution" in the press conference is easy for her to say. The bolded part I have real issue with as there is no consideration to the players families, their lives and what they want. Also if a player were to make such comments about who they want to win the war, move their family, and then when the war is over, and them/their family are possibly homesick 10-20 years down the road, what happens then? I just find her statement kind of selfish and inconsiderate of others.

 

[danstar]

Good night of French Open last night, i stayed till end of Novak match and caught up on Alcaraz this morning. I cant wait for the semi between those 2, i wish it was the final

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Good night of French Open last night, i stayed till end of Novak match and caught up on Alcaraz this morning. I cant wait for the semi between those 2, i wish it was the final

Don’t discount Tsisipas favourite surface think he meets Alcatraz in a potential QF

 

[YeoShuey]

Don’t discount Tsisipas favourite surface think he meets Alcatraz in a potential QF

And don't forget about De Minaur as well who thinks he can take it to anyone.

De Minaur after Paris win: 'I'll take it to anyone'

Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he's a different customer on clay these days.

thewest.com.au

 

[LukeParkerno1]

And don't forget about De Minaur as well who thinks he can take it to anyone.

De Minaur after Paris win: 'I'll take it to anyone'

Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he's a different customer on clay these days.

thewest.com.au

Zero chance has zero weapons to trouble the actual contenders

 

[YeoShuey]

Zero chance has zero weapons to trouble the actual contenders

Agreed. I like how he is so confident after Round 1, but the inevitable fall comes shortly after.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Agreed. I like how he is so confident after Round 1, but the inevitable fall comes shortly after.

I’ll take Round 2 in the pot which is before Woodbridge trying to convince the audience it’s an upset bloke is just a poor Hewitt clone at best

 

[Drummond]

Well, good job Kudermetova. Really bad loss. Loses a lot of points from that defeat.

Mirra Andreeva up first, let’s go!!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Well, good job Kudermetova. Really bad loss. Loses a lot of points from that defeat.

Mirra Andreeva up first, let’s go!!

Least Trevisan lost.

Kuder was pathetic sorry to be blunt she was

Mirra first up for me

 

[Drummond]

Mirra wow. Just wow 2-0 up through insanely good hitting. This girl is amazing.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Kalalina is awful today

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Can’t believe Purcell is defeating Thompson lol Purcell is considered a doubles player at best but still Thompson is choking…though he is a break up in 2nd so see how far this match goes

 

[danstar]

Pretty poor night tonight, no matches really stand out to me as been good

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Pretty poor night tonight, no matches really stand out to me as been good

Looking forward to a couple on the women’s side!

Pie has her first round against Brenda Fruity.

 

[Drummond]

Looking forward to a couple on the women’s side!

Pie has her first round against Brenda Fruity.

Yep! Not much in the way of quality mens matches tonight, Medvedev and Rune should win easy. Zverev/Harris which is about to start could potentially be good. The womens side is good tonight, on top of the one you mentioned there is Azarenka/Andreescu which will be great, Cirstea, Noskova, E.Andreeva; I’ve got a bit of interest in a few of the matches.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yep! Not much in the way of quality mens matches tonight, Medvedev and Rune should win easy. Zverev/Harris which is about to start could potentially be good. The womens side is good tonight, on top of the one you mentioned there is Azarenka/Andreescu which will be great, Cirstea, Noskova, E.Andreeva; I’ve got a bit of interest in a few of the matches.

Yeah Kreijikova vs Tsuerenko could be good. Match of the day is Kovinic vs Noskova (on in 30 mins or so)

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Medvedev struggling

 

[JamisonRun40]

I don't get Gauff. She is obviously a smart person and I don't understand why she doesn't make a change in her coaching situation. Oh that's right her dad is always with her. Another Caro. I get so annoyed with players and their parents and not letting go of the apron strings. Bit peeved that Kuda loss yesterday, I thought she was playing reasonably well, did she have an injury from Rome. I thought having the week off might of helped her.

 

[BobbyMorri]

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I don't get Gauff. She is obviously a smart person and I don't understand why she doesn't make a change in her coaching situation. Oh that's right her dad is always with her. Another Caro. I get so annoyed with players and their parents and not letting go of the apron strings. Bit peeved that Kuda loss yesterday, I thought she was playing reasonably well, did she have an injury from Rome. I thought having the week off might of helped her.

Why is her match on 9

Medvedev currently down 6-5 first set

 

[JamisonRun40]

Simmone Mathieu Court tomorrow looks great.

 

[Drummond]

Simmone Mathieu Court tomorrow looks great.

Yeah, cause Avanesyan is scheduled there!

Noskova looking good tonight.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Zero chance has zero weapons to trouble the actual contenders

Only if he had Nicks tennis talents

 

[JamisonRun40]

Even if Coco got a f/h coach would she stick with them. To me after Wimbledon would be a good idea to try and implement something, might see a slight improvement but at least it would be a step in the right direction. Oh and well done to Maxy Purcell and his win over Jordan Thompson.

 

[Drummond]

Wow Seyboth Wild on fire!