French Open 2021

mzungu · 13-06-2021 02:53PM

Double break!

Slashermcguirk · 13-06-2021 02:54PM

He has definitely checked out now, doesnt want to be there

Augme · 13-06-2021 02:55PM

In a sense we are finally seeing age catch up with the greats. If they get taken deep in one match it's almost impossible for then to bounce back from it in time for the next.

13-06-2021 02:55PM

the froggy crowd will turn to give ND a few cheers in the 3rd set but will be in vain I think by then

so much hinged on that game at 6-5 where ND had a brain fart (note to self - wrap up the set instead of having bants with the umpire)

takes that and this would be a completely different match

just can't see even ND coming back after this barring something unbelievable

Tsits has his foot on the gas and ND is still thinking how the fook he blew that first set

cmac2009 · 13-06-2021 02:56PM

Slashermcguirk wrote: »

He has definitely checked out now, doesnt want to be there

Just wanted that set over it seems. Let's see how the start of the next set goes and if he can mentally get back into this.

BQQ · 13-06-2021 02:57PM

The start of this set is a dangerous time for Tsitsipas
I hope he stays focused and finishes this

sxt · 13-06-2021 02:59PM

Haha ha. I knew this would happen.

mzungu · 13-06-2021 03:01PM

glasso wrote: »

the froggy crowd will turn to give ND a few cheers in the 3rd set but will be in vain I think by then

so much hinged on that game at 6-5 where ND had a brain fart (note to self - wrap of the set instead of having bants with the umpire)

takes that and this would be a completely different match

just can't see even ND coming back after this

ND has levels, though. Any let up from ST and things can chance quite fast.

RosyLily · 13-06-2021 03:01PM

BQQ wrote: »

The start of this set is a dangerous time for Tsitsipas
I hope he stays focused and finishes this

Absolutely! He has to stay calm and keep playing his best. Djokovic could come back but I'm cautiously optimistic for Tsitsipas.

yerwanthere123 · 13-06-2021 03:01PM

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

He is playing possum.

Commentator just said that too :pac: Delighted with this scoreline so far :cool:

Girly Gal · 13-06-2021 03:01PM

Tsitsipas will get nervous as the third set goes on this will offer Djokovic a way back, all Djokovic needs is to hold on and wait for the nerves to kick in, once he gets a toe hold into the match he'll come back strong, but, definitely up against it now, but, wouldn't count him out just yet.

13-06-2021 03:01PM

sxt wrote: »

Djkovic now odds on favourite to win the French open!

sxt wrote: »

Haha ha. I knew this would happen.

sure you did!

sxt · 13-06-2021 03:04PM

glasso wrote: »

sure you did!

I meant, I knew djkovic was going to leave the court!

Slashermcguirk · 13-06-2021 03:08PM

This would take the miracle of all miracles. Tsitsipas just has to keep his focus because his opponent has left the court

Augme · 13-06-2021 03:11PM

The problem for Novak is that he needs the next 3 sets and to keep going for another 2-3 hours. I can see him winning this set, but fatigue will become too difficult an opponent.

Slashermcguirk · 13-06-2021 03:13PM

He cant even return serve which tells you everything you need to know

walshb · 13-06-2021 03:19PM

Bit of a 2015 feel off this..

Girly Gal · 13-06-2021 03:23PM

Massive turning point, can see this going to a fifth set

alan partridge aha · 13-06-2021 03:24PM

I can see ND winning this, I hope not but I'd be afraid

Coneygree · 13-06-2021 03:24PM

Whoomp there it is!

13-06-2021 03:24PM

what a competitor though even if he's still a massive underdog

huge game to win after Tsits showed amazing defence and resolve for 3 or 4 bps

Girly Gal · 13-06-2021 03:25PM

alan partridge aha wrote: »

I can see ND winning this, I hope not but I'd be afraid

Can never count him out he has amazing powers of recovery

alan partridge aha · 13-06-2021 03:26PM

Girly Gal wrote: »

Can never count him out he has amazing powers of recovery

Exactly and will the Greek's mentally breakdown

Girly Gal · 13-06-2021 03:31PM

glasso wrote: »

what a competitor though even if he's still a massive underdog

huge game to win after Tsits showed amazing defence and resolve for 3 or 4 bps

This set is gone for Tsitsipas, Djokovic getting on top now, Tsitsipas if he gets the opportunity to close out the match in the fourth set will get very nervous, giving Djokovic the opportunity to come back, all Djokovic needs to do is stay with him for the fourth set and use his experience in the big points. A long way to go yet in this match

13-06-2021 03:32PM

At least Tsits is getting a real test here

Mould the future by facing the greats - so important

How real champions are made

Slashermcguirk · 13-06-2021 03:37PM

Kudos to Novak for not throwing in the towel. When those breaks points were coming and going at 3-2, he could have just thought this just ain't happening today. Stuck at it, gotta make tsitsipas really fight for it

Girly Gal · 13-06-2021 03:40PM

Slashermcguirk wrote: »

Kudos to Novak for not throwing in the towel. When those breaks points were coming and going at 3-2, he could have just thought this just ain't happening today. Stuck at it, gotta make tsitsipas really fight for it

You can be sure he'll make Tsitsipas earn it, just hope we don't see Tsitsipas wilt once the real pressure comes on in set 4 and 5

mzungu · 13-06-2021 03:40PM

Well played from ST. Great point.

Slashermcguirk · 13-06-2021 03:47PM

Credit where it's due, showed heart of a lion there. Many players would have let their head drop when tsitsipas saved so many break points.

Still very much up against it but at least he is making him fight for it

Hector Savage · 13-06-2021 03:47PM

A glimmer for Djokovic, pity he couldn't get the double break for the set 6/2 so he'd be serving first in the 4th ... but let's see....

Still Tsitsipas overwhelming favourite..

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