2019 French Open Men’s SF Open Thread: Federer v Nadal, Djokovic v Thiem
Posted by Staff on June 7th, 2019 @ 5:20 am
The men’s semifinals at the French Open feature the top 4 ranking players in the world — No. 1 Novak Djokovic, No. 2 Rafael Nadal, No. 3 Roger Federer and No. 4 Dominic Thiem — for the first time together in a Grand Slam semifinal since the 2012 Australian Open.
An historic day kicks off with the resumption of one of the great rivalries as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meet …
Djokovic, Thiem Dominate, Will Meet In Super French Open SFs; Federer-Nadal
Posted by Sean Randall on June 6th, 2019 @ 5:32 pm
The men’s Final Four is set at the French Open and with the Top 4 players in the world, it’s one of the best in quite a while.
Today, Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem joined Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the semifinals after dominating performances.
Djokovic put a halt to Alexander Zverev’s recent run, confounding the German in a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 win.
Zverev played well early, missing on several break chances …
Anisimova Stuns Halep, New Women’s French Open Champion Crowned This Weekend
Posted by Staff on June 6th, 2019 @ 2:53 pm
Move over Maria Sharapova, a new tennis star has arrived, her name is Amanda Anisimova. Represented by the same agent as Sharapova, the American-born Anisimova stunned defending champion Simona Halep 6-2, 6-4 in just 69 minutes to reach her first career Grand Slam semifinal.
The 17-year-old Anisimova dominated early storming out to a 6-2, 3-0 lead before the Romanian made a charge. But Anisimova’s length and backhand was too tough, and …
Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal In The French Open Semifinals, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on June 5th, 2019 @ 2:44 pm
I’m not shocked we are seeing another Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, but I am shocked it’s happening in the semifinals! Sure, it’s no surprise Nadal, the King of Clay himself, would make it out to the last weekend, but Federer? I did not expect that.
The guy who hasn’t played at the French Open in four years is again waving his magic wand. He reached the …
Konta Cruises Past Stephens To Reach First French Open SF; Halep Takes On Anisimova
Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:41 pm
Having lost her first four career matches at the French Open, Johanna Konta now finds herself in the semifinals on Thursday. What a transformation!
The 28-year-old today cruised past 2018 finalist Sloane Stephens, beating the American for a third time this year with a 6-1, 6-4 victory.
“It’s definitely one of my best performances,” said Konta. “I feel really pleased with how I dealt with the conditions out there and just how …
Federer, Nadal Set French Open Semifinal Showdown; Djokovic-Zverev Wed.
Posted by Staff on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:35 pm
The dream French Open semifinal is set for Friday between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after the two rivals won their quarterfinals matches on Tuesday.
Nadal, as expected by most, blew out a weary Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 on Chatrier. About the only thing that slowed Rafa’s assault against Nishikori, who was playing a third straight day, was a quick thunder-storm that halted play with Nadal up 4-2 in …
Djokovic The Destroyer Into French QFs, Zverev Next; Federer v Wawrinka Tomorrow
Posted by Staff on June 3rd, 2019 @ 4:33 pm
Novak Djokovic kept his foot on the at the French Open. With rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolling yesterday, Djokovic kept pace today hammering Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to reach a record 10th straight French Open quarterfinal.
“I don’t mind cruising along, to be honest,” Djokovic said. “I have plenty of experience, I think, dealing with situations where you’re facing break points or where it’s tense. I have played …
Halep Needs 45min To Reach French Open QFs; Stephens v Konta Tues.
Posted by Staff on June 3rd, 2019 @ 3:24 pm
Simona Halep put the hurt on young 18-year-old Iga Swiatek today on Chatrier pounding the Pole 6-1, 6-0 in just 45 minutes, the shortest match so far.
“I expected a very tough one,” Halep said. “So I was ready for that, but it was much better than I thought.
“I played my best tennis,” she added. “I prefer to play like that. But [Swiatek] needs many matches on those courts. She needs …
Stephens Topples Muguruza At French; Halep Continues Title Defense
Posted by Staff on June 2nd, 2019 @ 4:18 pm
Sloane Stephens got off to a slow start but after dropping a break, she found the range against 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza in a strong 6-4, 6-3 win.
“I thought it was a good match,” Stephens said. “I thought we both played really well. It was very competitive.
“She’s been playing some good tennis, and I think so have I. So it was kind of just a little battle, but obviously the …
Wawrinka Wins Epic Over Tsitsipas At French; Federer, Nadal Cruise Into QFs
Posted by Staff on June 2nd, 2019 @ 4:13 pm
Stan Wawrinka won another epic slugfest Sunday at the French Open, edging youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 8-6 in 5 hours, 9 minutes, the longest match of the tournament.
“I’ve never experienced that kind of atmosphere here in Paris on Lenglen. I always had a lot of support, but I think today was really special, and the match was amazing – five-hour match, five sets. The crowd stayed all …
Djokovic, Delpo, Favorites Keep Winning In Men’s Draw At The French Open; Wawrinka-Tsitsipas Sun.
Posted by Staff on June 1st, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
The men made it a sweep with all 10 Top 10 seeds making the fourth round at the French Open. And today, none of them who in action were in any serious peril.
Novak Djokovic all but crushed qualifier Salvatore Caruso 6-3, 6-3, 6-2.
“Caruso was very motivated. I thought he stepped into the court having a clear game plan, attacking the ball from both the forehand and backhand. He was …
Serena, Osaka Slammed Out Of French Open; Stephens v Muguruza Ahead
Posted by Staff on June 1st, 2019 @ 4:32 pm
The top seeds continued to tumble out of the French Open. Saturday in Paris saw both world No. 1 Naomi Osaka and then Serena Williams both get sent out of the tournament.
All the close calls this week finally caught up to Osaka who was overwhelmed on Lenglen by doubles ace Katerenia Siniakova. The young Czech doubles champion tore through Osaka 6-4, 6-2 for the biggest win of her career.
“I had …
Nadal Drops A Set To Goffin, Federer Takes Care Of Ruud At French Open
Posted by Staff on May 31st, 2019 @ 5:18 pm
Rafael Nadal finally blinked dropping a single set today in a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over David Goffin in the third round at the French Open Friday.
The 11-time champion was well in control the match against the Belgium until mid-way through the third when Goffin started to get some rhythm. He eventually broke and then held for the set to the roar of the crowd.
But an early break …
Pliskova Upset By Martic At French Open; Serena, Halep, Osaka Saturday
Posted by Staff on May 31st, 2019 @ 5:04 pm
No. 2 seed Karolina Pliskova was the latest top women’s seed to get sent home from the French Open. Rolling in on a 7-match wins streak and an easy win in Miami over the Croatian, Pliskova was the favorite over No. 31 seed Petra Martic. But Martic took control early off the ground and never was trouble in a 6-3, 6-3 rout.
“The key was to focus on my game and …
Djokovic Continues Domination At French, Del Potro Wins In 5; Nadal v Goffin Fri.
Posted by Staff on May 30th, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
Novak Djokovic kept cruising at the French Open burying Swiss “lucky loser” Henri Laaksonen 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 on Lenglen to advance to the third round for a 14th time.
The Serb’s road doesn’t look to get nay tougher with qualifier Salvatore Caruso ahead. Ranked No. 147, the Italian Caruso booked his first Slam third round stunning French fav Gilles Simon 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
“Don’t know much about him, to be honest,” Djokovic …