FRENCH OPEN 2019 - 26 May - 9 June - Main thread

[cazza99]

Roland Garros 2019 - Sunday start

[exislander]

First round matches

Cam vs Nick
Kyle vs Chardy
Dan vs Verdasco

Best of luck guys!

[Jan]

Eek!

[themass15]

Very difficult for Dan against Verdasco

[karanga]

and Cam against Kyrgios. :roland:

[Jan]

Being reported on bt.net that Nick K is out, so Cam will play a Q/LL

[themass15]

Being reported on bt.net that Nick K is out, so Cam will play a Q/LL

Also on BBC website
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48400008

I am sure he will be raring to go by the time the grass season gets underway. Perhaps he will take a wild card into Surbiton

[Sallydaisy]

Cameron Norrie will now play Frenchman Elliot Benchetrit, aged 20, 6'4" tall, WR #273.
https://www.atptour.com/en/players/elliot-benchetrit/bt68/overview

[Sallydaisy]

QUALIFIERS for the French Open and who their 'placed' opponent.

Querrey-MARTINEZ
STAKHOVSKY (LL)-Simon
Albot-SANDGREN
Harris-ROSOL
GARCIA LOPEZ-Delbonis
Lajovic-MONTEIRO
Norrie-BENCHETRIT
M. YMER-ROLA

MOLLEKER-Bublik
TRAVAGLIA-Mannarino
BOLELLI-Pouille
Carballes Baena-A. MULLER
Jaziri-OTTE
VATUTIN-Moutet
MADEN-COPPEJANS
HANFMANN-Nadal

[Nessie]

Cameron Norrie will now play Frenchman Elliot Benchetrit, aged 20, 6'4" tall, WR #273.
https://www.atptour.com/en/players/elliot-benchetrit/bt68/overview
He could be tricky! Saw him playing today against another young Frenchman. Quite flashy and really had the crowd with him. Good luck boys!

[Hawkeye]

OOP (https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play) pour demain.

[cazza99]

Karlovic is playing Feliciano Lopez in the first round. Their combined age is 77 :shocked:

[Linda]

:shocked:

[Sallydaisy]

Withdrawals at Roland Garros (Men)

Entry List Updates‏ @EntryLists (https://twitter.com/EntryLists) 10m10 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/EntryLists/status/1132627371209764864)
Roland Garros update:
OUT: Auger-Aliassime
IN: Davidovich Fokina (LL, will play against Thompson)

TENNIS.com‏Verified account @Tennis (https://twitter.com/Tennis) 3h3 hours ago (https://twitter.com/Tennis/status/1132585519727169536)
Sam Querrey, who hasn't played since reaching the semifinals in Houston (l. to Garin), withdraws from Roland Garros with an abdominal injury. Switzerland's Henri Laaksonen replaces Querrey to face qualifier Pedro Martinez.

[Sallydaisy]

Dimitrov finally beats Tipsy, having been 2-0 sets up!
6-3, 6-0, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-4

Tsitsipas through in 3 easy sets. Fedex cruising at 1-0 set up v Sonego (and 2-0 up in the 2nd set).

AugerAliassime withdrew with a left adductor injury.

[cazza99]

Typical - I had Auger Aliassime in my TFF dream team.

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - https://fft-rg-site.cdn.prismic.io/fft-rg-site%2F915561cd-5a2d-4364-9fe0-7cb1535d910d_oop_monday_27.05.19_20190526143201.pd f

Kyle 4thon Court 1
Jo 1st on Court 7

[Rosalind]

Watching Novak. It's easier watching him so good now Andy is not there! Interesting how often he wears colours so like the court colour - maybe it helps by making him slightly camouflaged. Certainly a better idea than the guru! The guy he is playing does have the look of Andy about him (Hurkacz)

[lovetennis]

Watching Novak. It's easier watching him so good now Andy is not there! Interesting how often he wears colours so like the court colour - maybe it helps by making him slightly camouflaged. Certainly a better idea than the guru! The guy he is playing does have the look of Andy about him (Hurkacz)

Vaguely recall reading something a few years ago about Novak deliberately opting to wear clothing that blends into the court environment to make it harder for his opponents to track his movement.

Hurkacz certainly moves like Andy doesn't he. Enjoyed watching him

Kyle up next

[Jane]

First set to Kyle after a tb - good stuff:GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Looking out for Caro & Gill watching Kyle. Just seen photo on FB of them watching the match.
Shame Kyle let the 2nd set slip, needs to keep hold of his break in this 3rd set.
Shocking kit design by Nike :shocked:

[Hawkeye]

3rd set to Edmund!

[Jan]

4th set slipping away though

[cazza99]

Shocking kit design by Nike :shocked:

Looks like he is in his pyjamas.

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://fft-rg-site.cdn.prismic.io/fft-rg-site%2F03a4f5b2-9545-4dad-9408-a0b242199893_oop_tuesday_28.05.19_20190527155301.p df

Cameron Norrie starts on court 7 and Dan is third on court 7.

[patlowe]

Shocking kit design by Nike :shocked:

Jim Courier had a few choice words about that during 1st set of Kyle's match!

[Hawkeye]

Stopped at 5-5 in the 5th for bad light.

[lovetennis]

Arghhh stopping at 5-5 in the 5th.

Did see Caro & Gill though earlier in the 5th :GBflag:

[Mandiemoo]

Been watching bits of Kyle's match- did the kit designer work in the dark?? What a topsy turvy one, feel sorry for both players that they have to come back tomorrow. Allez Kyle!

[lovetennis]

did the kit designer work in the dark??

Either that or he/she thought "I'll design the most awful gear possible just to see if players will wear it".

[cazza99]

Apparently a lot of rain is forecast tomorrow.

[Hawkeye]

Kyle back on court.

[Hawkeye]

Kyle held, and has quickly raced to 2 match points...

And he wins!

[anor]

Blink and you miss it - and I did! Well done Kyle for finishing it off quickly.

[Jan]

Well done Kyle. No fuss. Fabulous!

[JAMES4578]

Great for Kyle to come out so strongly,well done!:clap::clap: Still tough match, hopefully ready for the next one.

[Teresa]

Dan v Verdasco has just started. Dan was broken in his first service game. I think this is going to be a big ask.

The commentators are being very complimentary about Dan’s rise back up the rankings.

[Teresa]

Fought valiantly, but lost the first set. Come on Daniel.

[Jane]

Wey-hey - second set to Dan - 7 - 6 :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[exislander]

Great set from Dan!

[Jan]

:dance::dance:

[Teresa]

Just catching up with the tie break now - reminds me of Murray matches.......

[Teresa]

Obviously run out of puff.

Lost the 3rd 6:3, and the 4th 6:2.

A good effort.


Onwards to the grass..........

[patlowe]

Well done Dan. He put up a great fight and he certainly tested Nando. Proud of him. :clap::clap::clap:

[Jan]

FerVer had too much for Evo. Onto the green stuff!

[JAMES4578]

At least Dan took the 3rd and put Nando under some pressure, however figured Verdasco would be too strong for him.

[patlowe]

FerVer had too much for Evo. Onto the green stuff!

He has a doubles match tomorrow with Cam before he goes green!

[themass15]

Wonder if he will pull out. He is due to play Surbiton next week.

[Jan]

He has a doubles match tomorrow with Cam before he goes green!

Oops I forgot about that!!

[Hawkeye]

Wednesday OOP (https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play).

[themass15]

No surprise Federer is on Centre and Nadal put on Lenglen, even as the 11 time Champion.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP (https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?date=2019-05-30) for Thursday 30th May.

Djokovic and Osaka are on Lenglen ...

Edmund [28] v Cuevas, 1st match on Court 6 starting 11am Paris, 10am UK.

[Sallydaisy]

Incredible tennis being played by Paire v Hubert in their 5th set.

[Alis]

It was an amazing match between Paire and Hubert ....... typical French flair! Fabulous entertainment - just a pity either of them had to lose.

[JAMES4578]

certainly dramatic in 5th , Paire just edging it tough. Good to see that Dinitrov beat Cilic 6-3 in 5th, as expected Nishikori got the better of Tsonga but it did go to 4.

[Hawkeye]

Kyle looking like going 2 sets down against Cuevas.

[Teresa]

He has. I find him depressing to watch. The outcome is usually predictable. He just lacks that fighting instinct.

[Hawkeye]

He has never come from 2 sets down to win, and it's not looking like he will today.

[exislander]

Kyle retires!

[karanga]

Sorry to see Kyle retire. Hope it is is just precautionary with Queens and Wimbledon not far off. :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Heard it was a left knee tweak (knee issues earlier in season)(though unclear how much of a factor in was in the match-first set though may well have been crucial ) , Cuevas a proficient clay courter (with 6 titles) anyway and the Chardy match was a tough one. Hopefully Kyle will be ok for grass season, needs to get a run going.

[Stell]

I think you meant grass season and not geass season, JAMES4578. I had to go out, but managed to get back to watch Kyle's match. But, went out again after he'd lost the second set and came back to find he'd retired.

[themass15]

My friend is over the moon we have Federer on Lenglen tomorrow. I would rather have had Rafa and Tsits on Chatrier! Just hope we get to see some of Stan and Dimi which is last on. I like both of them.

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?date=2019-05-31

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?date=2019-06-01

[Sallydaisy]

Stan the Man comes through 7/6, 7/6, 7/6 over Dimitrov.
Tsitsipas finally won his match but is probably exhausted.
Zverev through in 5 sets against Lajovic BUT he next faces Fognini who is on form and fresh as a daisy!
:roland:

[JAMES4578]

Challenge for Zverev and may struggle with Foggy, certainly was tough for Tsitsipas-thought Dimi might have extended it but not to be.

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?date=2019-06-02

Jo 2nd on Suzanne-Lenglen

[JennieF]

I’m rather liking Tsitsipas. Something about him reminds me of Andy - not totally, but little glimpses. He’s certainly giving Stan a run, even after Friday’s match.

[themass15]

Unfortunately he's just lost the 1st set

[lovetennis]

This Stan V Stef match is a humdinger

[exislander]

Stef is still only 20 years old and currently 4 ranked behind the "big3"

[Sallydaisy]

Crikey, into a 5th set for Stanimal and Titsy. It's one heck of a good match to watch.
I thought it was all going Stans' way after he won the 3rd set but the Greek has come back ...

[patlowe]

Wow! I'm sitting here just stunned! What a match! Stan and Stefanos take a bow. That was amazing. A huge chunk of experience going into the Tsitsipas bank. Good to see Stan back at this level. :thanks::clap:

[JAMES4578]

Amazing contest, great play from Stan and Stefanos-would have preferred Tsitsipas to win but well done Wawrinka!:clap::clap:

[lovetennis]

Amazing contest, great play from Stan and Stefanos-would have preferred Tsitsipas to win but well done Wawrinka!:clap::clap:

Same here James. I like them both but was pulling for Stef. What a great match and a great example of why GS should stick with best of 5 sets.

Hoping Stan can reach the heights against Fed who I see had his usual yawn inducing stroll through

[Sallydaisy]

And now there's another episode of Benoit Paire with a massive partisan French crowd behind him!!! Might not get this match finished before it's dark in Paris.
:shades::pierre::shrug:

[Alis]

What a match! Absolutely brilliant - a pity either of them had to lose. I'm sorry it was Tsitsipas who lost but he lives to fight another day! He reminds me of Borg rather than Andy.

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play

[lynne]

Well just heard on ITV4 that Andy is playing doubles with Feliciano Lopez..... Not confirmed though so fingers crossed folks!

[RosieBear]

Oops Lynne. Just put exactly same on the news thread. Yes, fingers x'd. Hope you're well btw x

[lynne]

Cheers RB but I didnt put at Queens lol! I'm a lot better than I was, hope your ok also. I'm no good on these mobiles lol!

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play

PROGRAMME OFFICIEL COMPLETE
** Court Philippe CHATRIER ** Début Ã* 14h00 (1.00 pm UK time)

Sloane STEPHENS(USA)[7]contreJohanna KONTA(GBR)[26]suivi de

Kei NISHIKORI(JPN)[7]contreRafael NADAL(ESP)[2]**


Court Suzanne LENGLEN ** Début Ã* 14h00 (1.00 pm UK time)

Stan WAWRINKA(SUI)[24]contreRoger FEDERER(SUI)[3]
suivi Marketa VONDROUSOVA(CZE)contrePetra MARTIC(CRO)[31]**

[patlowe]

I really want to watch Stan and Rog now, but the crowds irritate me... a lot. And I'm not a fan of turning the sound off. Maybe Stan will silence them!! :big grin:

[JAMES4578]

Nadal just brezzing past Nishikori leading 6-1,6-1,4-2 -though Kei has issue with arm. Have been concenrating on Stan/Fed- Quite tight but Roger getting was getting upper hand in the 3rd, hopefully Wawrinka can extend it on the resumption at 3 alll.

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?date=2019-06-05

Court Philippe CHATRIER ** Début Ã* 14h00 (1.00 pm UK time)
Simona HALEP(ROU)[3] contre Amanda ANISIMOVA(USA)
suivi de
Novak DJOKOVIC(SRB)[1] contre Alexander ZVEREV(GER)[5]**

Court Suzanne LENGLEN ** Début Ã* 14h00 (1.00 pm UK time)
Madison KEYS(USA)[14] contre Ashleigh BARTY(AUS)[8]
suivi de
Dominic THIEM(AUT)[4] contre Karen KHACHANOV(RUS)[10]

[Sallydaisy]

Mens Semi-Final: Federer v Nadal.
Some interesting stats posted on twitter (https://twitter.com/raviubha).
Federer-Nadal:
23-15 Rafa h2h overall
Fed won last 5 (none on clay)
Clay record: 13-2 Nadal
Last clay match: 2013 Rome (Rafa 1, 3)
Last French Open match: 2011 F (Rafa in a tough four-setter)
French Open record: 5-0 Rafa.

and from the ATP on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ATPMediaInfo)
By the Numbers 0-39: https://bit.ly/2HTi38d (https://t.co/pAtIBwgLMc)
Nadal 23-15 H2H (67-50 Sets)
Nadal 13-2 Clay
Nadal 11-10 TBs
Nadal 9-3 Grand Slams
Nadal 6-3 SFs
Nadal 5-0 @RolandGarros (https://twitter.com/rolandgarros)
RF 31 Straight Holds
RF 7 Straight Sets
RF 5 Straight Wins

[Hawkeye]

​Come on Roger!

[Sallydaisy]

​Come on Roger!
:lol: :pirate: :baguette:

[cazza99]

​Come on Roger!

EH?

[cazza99]

All play cancelled on Wednesday due to rain.

oop for Thursday (similar to Wednesday) except women's matches start at 11.00 am and men's at 1.30 pm. - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for Friday 7th June (showcourts only at time of posting this message)
https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play

PHILIPPE CHATRIER: MENS SEMI-FINALS.
Starting 12.50pm local time (11.50am UK)
Federer[3] v Nadal[2]
Djokovic[1] v Thiem[4]

SUZANNE LENGLEN: WOMENS' SEMI-FINAL
Starting 11am local time (10am UK)
Barty[8] v Anisimova

Simonne Mathieu: WOMENS' SEMI-FINAL
Starting 11am local time (10am UK)
Konta[26] v Vondrousova

[JAMES4578]

First time since 2011 all top 4 seeds reach Men's Semis. Little drama today,Zverev somewhat disappointing even if Djokovic had another gear with the Serb taking it 7-5,6-2,6-2 -contest effectively over after the German failed to serve out first set. Thiem just losing 8 games to Kachanov in his straight sets win.

[JAMES4578]

Nadal in another final and pretty much mastering Fed in straights on the clay even if some exciting points, Roger had early break in 2nd but did not last long. Djokovic/Thiem I found more interesting though, unfortunately play now abandoned for the day at somewhat of a crucial phase and controversially (apparently fine now even of windy) Thiem handled conditions better in early stages but Nole found way back before finding himself on back foot again. Dom leading 6-2,3-6,3-1.

[exislander]

Play suspended for the day now though Jim Courier saying conditions are fine now rain has gone but still a bit windy.

[patlowe]

Nadal in another final and pretty much mastering Fed in straights on the clay even if some exciting points, Roger had early break in 2nd but did not last long. Djokovic/Thiem I found more interesting though, unfortunately play now abandoned for the day at somewhat of a crucial phase and controversially (apparently fine now even of windy) Thiem handled conditions better in early stages but Nole found way back before finding himself on back foot again. Dom leading 6-2,3-6,3-1.

To me the Fedal match was over-hyped. As far as I am concerned, Rafa was always going to win it. Nauseating crowd reaction as usual when Fed plays. Agree James, Djok/Thiem match much more interesting with outcome more in the balance. I really really want to see Domi in the final. Djok far from happy in the wind...I hope he didn't prevail on the decision to call play off for the day? :getcoat:

[fah51]

I suspect Nole decided he didn't want to play anymore. Rumour has it he had already left the building before play was formally suspended...

[patlowe]

Apparently it was confirmed by Christopher Clarey on Twitter that he did NOT leave before play was formally suspended.

[exislander]

One source said the decision was made on a radar prediction of more rain to come and also that Djokovic did not leave before the decision was made.

[patlowe]

To be clear and fair to the players:

1433

[fah51]

To be clear and fair to the players:

1433

Fair enough. I was here and there were a lot of rumours that Nole had left early.

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play

[lynne]

Come on Dominic!!!

[patlowe]

Yes. Cone on Domi. I'm cheering here for Domi like he is Andy!

[lovetennis]

Yes. Cone on Domi. I'm cheering here for Domi like he is Andy!

Me too. Domi needs this 3rd set

[Jan]

Dominic takes the set!!

[patlowe]

Yayyyy!! Well played Domi! He takes the third set. He so deserves it anyway.

[lovetennis]

Yeeessss. Domi takes the 3rd

[JAMES4578]

Great play from Thiem, was a bit worried when he lost break earlier but stepped up to take the set, 1-0 in 4th.

[Sallydaisy]

Into a 5th set after Djokovic took the 4th 7'5 to level the match.

[lovetennis]

Come onnnnn Domi 3-1 in the 5th

[Sallydaisy]

Thiem 4-1 in the 5th set ...

[JAMES4578]

It was a bit of a topsey turvey 4th set which Djokovic just edged and wondered how 5th would unfold, however Thiem definitely the stronger at the moment and holds for 4-1-great stuff! Heavy rain with Djokovic serving at Deuce when they stopped play!

[Sallydaisy]

Nadal ...
:surfing: :shades: :red devil:

[patlowe]

Il pleut! What unfortunate timing!

[lovetennis]

Frustrating ...Domi is so close to the finishing line :banghead:

[patlowe]

It's also not giving the eventual winner much time to prepare for final tomorrow.

[cazza99]

That 6 (or whas it 7) minute shower is taking its time.

The women's final will be delayed now.

[cazza99]

Rain has stopped and they are preparig the courts.

[cazza99]

But players are not on court - which commies are saying is strange.

[Jan]

Had to go out at the end of the fourth set.
So pleased to see Domi doing well. Hope he can continue after the break!

[JAMES4578]

Thiem serving for match , lost break at 4-2 but Djokovic gave a bit away in next game!

[jagmad]

C-mon Dom this time

[JAMES4578]

oh no all went wrong from 40-15, definitely tightened up. 5-4 Thiem and can hopefully can still find a way , Djokovic though may fancy his chances.

[Sallydaisy]

Novak serving to stay in the match; 3rd deuce as he's failed twice to convert Advantage for 6-6.

[Sallydaisy]

Match point Thiem on the Djoko serve after he netted a shot.

[Sallydaisy]

Thiem wins!!!

[jagmad]

Yessssss

[lynne]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyy! Well Done Dominic!!!!

[patlowe]

Gettt. innnn. Domi! Great win. He so deserves it. Fantastic! :cheer: :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Was thinking it might go on for a while but fabulous for Dom to claim final set 7-5-well done! :cheer::cheer:, certainly stepped up and showed the mental strength in the final analysis- some drama! Advantage would seem to be with Nadal though, hopefully Thiem can start the final well!

[Rosalind]

wow - that was a fun last set. I didn't think he was going to do it. Hope he's not too shattered for tomorrow.

[Jan]

Brilliant!!

[lovetennis]

Woohooo well done Domi :dance: Was worried the rain break would allow Djoko back in but Domi steadied himself to get the win.

[jagmad]

Why do I keep saying "Great job Dominic, You smashed it?
Oh I know!
Is anyone else getting sick of that Ad?

[lynne]

Why do I keep saying "Great job Dominic, You smashed it?
Oh I know!
Is anyone else getting sick of that Ad?

Me! Me! Me!.....I could scream..............it's on now as I'm typing!!!.....grrrrrr!

[RosieBear]

The Pelaton ad? I absolutely *hate* it!!! Makes me want to smash my TV, so annoying.

[banskogirl]

So, so happy Dom won this!

[Alis]

Well done that man!!!

[RosieBear]

Good luck Dom!! Long felt he'd be the next gen'er to breakthrough - really hope that it comes today. C'mon Domi :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[lynne]

Come On Dominic.....You Can Do This!!!! :clap::clap:

[jagmad]

I said it was going to be brutal. and guess what?

[jagmad]

This is the Deees Beeees

[lovetennis]

This is the Deees Beeees

Certainly is. Some cracking rallies

[JAMES4578]

Would love Dom to win but think will be a tough ask ,particularly considering their respective routes. Some brutal rallies already , Thiem had early break but Nadal has now broken twice for 5-3, come on!

[jagmad]

Come On Dominic.....You Can Do This!!!! :clap::clap:

Careful miss Peliton....

[JAMES4578]

Dom hanging tough in 2nd at 4-3 but will really need to make his mark here,hopefully an opportunity!

[lovetennis]

Wilander & Reed talking about Fed who is spending his Sunday elsewhere :facepalm:

[jagmad]

Earwig oh

1 set all

[cazza99]

Wilander & Reed talking about Fed who is spending his Sunday elsewhere :facepalm:

I am watching on ITV4 - prefer the commies.

But brilliant tennis so far. Hope it goes to a 5 setter:)

[lovetennis]

I am watching on ITV4 - prefer the commies.

But brilliant tennis so far. Hope it goes to a 5 setter:)

Is Petchey on ITV4?

[JAMES4578]

Great play and fortitude from Dom to put Nadal under pressure, takes 2nd 7-5, come on!

[lovetennis]

Brilliant effort from Domi to snatch the 2nd set :boogie:

[JAMES4578]

Poor game though at start of 3rd, hardly ideal!

[cazza99]

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48573957) - French Open: Sue Barker listed as Australian on women's singles trophy


All this time we'd been thinking Sue Barker was the last British woman to win the French Open.

Apparently we were wrong.

Because, according to the French Open trophy, Barker is, in fact, Australian.

Ashleigh Barty, who is actually Australian, noticed the error after she was crowned women's singles champion (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48567958) on Saturday.

She searched for her compatriots on the trophy, looking for Margaret Court, who was the last Australian champion - in 1973.

But next to Barker's name it reads 'AUST' rather than 'GB'.

Barker, now a BBC presenter, won her only Grand Slam title in 1976, but nobody has fixed the engraving error in the 43 years which have passed.

French Open organisers said on Sunday the mistake would be rectified.

They will also amend the 1977 engraving, with champion Mima Jausovec's surname spelt Jausevec.

Oops.



:lol:

[JAMES4578]

oh well set 3 over, disappointing from Dom even if Nadal raising level.

[cazza99]

Hopefully Dom will come back strong in the 4th.

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully Dom will get back on track, however Nadal confident right now so a challenge. Unfortunately unable to capitalise on bp at start of 4th and broken himself. 2 chances to get back on serve but Rafa prevails for 3-0, may well have been last throw of the dice sadly.

[cazza99]

Well done Rafa :clap: :clap:

[JAMES4578]

Must say the 2nd half of the match did not live up to my expectation and bit of a disappointment,after the euphoria of taking the 2nd Thiem gave too much away and Nadal found another level (the delays and drama of the Djokovic match though obviously a factor) -pity for Dom but would have likely been tough in any case-hopefully day will come! Nonetheless congrats to Nadal in winning 12th French title, an awesome record and once again playing some amazing tennis at Rolland Garros. whoever you were supporting some great entertainment in a few matches:cheer::cheer:

[Hawkeye]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

[lynne]

Well not to be for Dominic, .....but one day it will!! :thumbup:!......kudos to Rafa!!

[Rosalind]

I thought it was a stupendous match. I was a bit behind on catch up so had to avoid internet but really enjoyed it. What an age of champions we are living in. Thiem was excellent. Surely when these old guys are finally retired, he must win it.

[lovetennis]

First two sets were great but it faded after that a little. Amazing achievement by Rafa :thumbup:. Happy for him even though I was supporting Domi.

Onto the :grass: or green tennis as Sophia Murray might call it:strawberry:

[patlowe]

I thought the first set was brilliant, the second not bad but then after that, there was always going to be only the one winner. I do feel for Domi, I think he had a bit of a hard deal. But, all in all, a great tournament. Sorry it's all over!

[RoastLamb]

The first two sets were nailbiters and after that it became a foregone conclusion and, altho' I'm like Rafa in that if he was going to lose to anyone it would be Thiem, I'm very happy he has won his 12th titles. It's just such a surreal and unreal achievement and I'm lucky to be here to witness it all. So well done to both chaps :clap: :trophy: :clap:

[fah51]

Gutted for Domi. Great atmosphere on Chatrier. Who knows what would have happened if he hadn't had to play four days in a row. We've been here four days and it's been great. Bring on the grass!!

[karanga]

Congratulations to Rafa :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :pirate: :roland:


It's hard to believe he has won the title 12 times.

Huge commiserations to Domi - really hope he will be the player to succeed Rafa.

[Linda]

Fantastic achievement by Rafa. But I think Thiem will be the one who eventually takes his RG title (I think I said that last year too). Rafa seems to think so too, from what he said.