French Open 2021

glasso wrote: »

who puts on a tennis match from 20 years ago and watches it?

pretty much nobody.

sport is all about the moment (particularly tennis)

this match is a clash of titans,

every point at this stage has so much intensity and gravity to it and there are some great rallies and winners.

has it in spades.

can't ask for any more

Its definitely picked up in the last 30 minutes.
Its clutch tennis now.

Djokovics second serves are very weak.

glasso wrote: »

who puts on a tennis match from 20 years ago and watches it?

Me because I actually enjoy the game.

If they can maintain this level for 2 more sets then it can end up being a great match. But nobody can tell me those first 2 sets were anything to write home about.

HeidiHeidi

I've been writing (texting) all night about them!

Even the masks are gone at this stage.

Whoever wins the tie break wins the match I'd say

lostcat

Djokovic can't loose 4 tbs in a row, can he?

dominatinMC

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Whoever wins the tie break wins the match I'd say

100%. This is it

Nerves getting to Nadal.

HeidiHeidi

mzungu wrote: »

Nerves getting to Nadal.

You think?

I've never seen anything like this thread for blasé, blanket, unequivocal statements!!

Meanwhile back at the ranch..... 15 mins to kicking out time..... dun dun dun......

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Rob2D wrote: »

Me because I actually enjoy the game.

If they can maintain this level for 2 more sets then it can end up being a great match. But nobody can tell me those first 2 sets were anything to write home about.

people want the intensity of the moment,

that's why many billions are spent each year on LIVE SPORT rights, not reruns

and this has it

enjoy it while you can

they won't be both playing together in a match, both playing well at the same time, perhaps ever again

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

You think?

I've never seen anything like this thread for blasé, blanket, unequivocal statements!!

Meanwhile back at the ranch..... 15 mins to kicking out time..... dun dun dun......

Double fault at the start of the tie-break, a sure sign of nerves.

He got over it, though!

RosyLily

Usually I find Djokovic-Nadal matches a bit tedious and boring but I'm really enjoying this episode!! Especially this set.

POINT!!!!!:

seligehgit

mzungu wrote: »

Nerves getting to Nadal.

What a missed volley by Rafa.

3 and a half hours and its still in the 3rd set.

HeidiHeidi

seligehgit wrote: »

What a missed volley by Rafa.

What a drop shot next point!

That took serious balls!

(pardon the pun

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seligehgit wrote: »

What a missed volley by Rafa.

He had done all the hard stuff, couldn't believe it when it sailed long!

Players leaving, will it end tonight ?

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Go ND!

WHAT ... A ... SET

Those fans - could be a job to move them here....

Sanity prevails.

Riot avoided.

Nadal is going to have to do some battling to get back into this.

Great match.

The crowd can stay !

yerwanthere123

Imagine if this goes to 5, with no final set tie breaker..

glasso wrote: »

people want the intensity of the moment

Which luckily can be captured on film for future enjoyment.

That was a pure Sampras serve to go 6-4.

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

The crowd can stay !

How'd they manage that?

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Rob2D wrote: »

Which luckily can be captured on film for future enjoyment.

That was a pure Sampras serve to go 6-4.

talk about sticking to your guns lol!

"REAL tennis connoisseurs re-watch ancient tennis matches*"

*even while great current ones are going on.

maybe put that on a t-shirt ?

Rob2D wrote: »

How'd they manage that?

Special dispensation they said on Eurosport.
I guess its the last night session of the tournament.

Go on Rafa boy

glasso wrote: »

talk about sticking to your guns lol!

"REAL tennis connoisseurs re-watch ancient tennis matches*"

*even while great current ones are going on.

maybe put that on a t-shirt ?

I would wear that down the club.

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Special dispensation they said on Eurosport.
I guess its the last night session of the tournament.

Go on Rafa boy

It was probably not worth the effort to get everybody out anyway. Get the security/cops involved. And we know the French aren't the most compliant.

klr87

The third set was well over 1 1/2 hours long. McEnroe won both the 1983 and 1984 Wimbledon finals in less time than that.