ROLAND GARROS 22nd May - 5th June 2022 - Main thread

[cazza99]

Roland Garros

Sunday start.

Men's draw https://rg-com-prod.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RG_2022/Draw_EN_2022_SM_1652990104.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA UXLKHSRBFSBB34M6&Expires=1652987666&Signature=dWlKQnaU06WCaMbjNBVBtGvi7Fk%3D

[cazza99]

Nole, Rafa and Alcaraz all in the same half of the draw.

[themass15]

Nole, Rafa and Alcaraz all in the same half of the draw.

And Zverev

[cazza99]

And Zverev

And Cameron - in same eighth as Alcaraz.

[cazza99]

After their losses in the qualies Feliciano Lopez's run of 79 consecutive grand slam appearances, and Andreas Seppi's run of 66 both came to an end.

[cazza99]

The French Open is being covered by Eursport/Discovery plus.

No ITV4 as their contract ended last year - will miss them.

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday - https://rg-com-prod.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RG_2022/Schedule_EN_20220522_OF_1653135131.pdf?AWSAccessKe yId=AKIAUXLKHSRBFSBB34M6&Expires=1653160454&Signature=QCsP8djQvcNiBU46IzPkxpExFO0%3D

No brits playing on Sunday

[RosieBear]

Nooooooooo. How sad, I was really looking forward to watching Ons Jabeur over the next fortnight. Well done to Linette for the win, but what a loss for the fans, nobody plays like Jabeur :sad:

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-23

Lots of brits playing - several at the same time. Play on courts starts at 10.00 am

Simmone Matthieu - 2nd - Cameron Norrie vs Guinard
3rd - Emma Raducanu vs Noskova

Court 14 - 2nd - Heather Watson vs Jacquemot

Court 7 - 2nd - Dan Evans vs Cerundolo

Court 12 -1st - Harriet Dart vs Trevisan

[cazza99]

So much tennis on all at the same time. But not complaining :)

Well done Cameron :cheer: Emma just starting. :cheer:

Dan 7-6 6-4 3-0 up in his match.

[exislander]

Well done Dan! I think that is his first ever win at RG.

[cazza99]

Well done Dan. In straight sets too :clap:

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-24

[exislander]

Skupski/Koolhof go through in 3 sets over Van de Zandschulp/Griekspoor.

Shapovalov loses to Rune in 3 sets.

[Teresa]

Just watching Tsonga’s final match. It looks like his shoulders gone, just as he broke Rudd to try to take it a 5th. Poor chap.

[exislander]

He is having a MTO - hopefully he can at least finish the match. So sad!

[cazza99]

Well done Dan! I think that is his first ever win at RG.

It was also Dan's 32nd yesterday too. A nice birthday present for him.

[cazza99]

Tsonga being given a great goodbye. Even a video message from Andy.

Gilles Simon is meant to be playing later on today and it is expected to be his last match if he losess.

[themass15]

Great tribute to Jo. So pleased Andy was included. He will be a great loss. Was lucky enough to see Joe play several times at Wimbledon, Queens, Roland Garros and the O2

[RosieBear]

Bless Jo- W, massive fan favourite and will be huge loss to the game. The next 12-24 months are going to be so sad as the golden generation fades away one by one. We've been so spoilt over the last 15 years or so; indescribable levels of entertainment and joy. Thank goodness for Emma, she's a massive consolation to me.
Thought Casper Ruud was lovely today in a difficult situation.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly great tribute for Jo, pity he was struggling towards the end but gave it his best shot and considering his fitness in recent years to make this tournament his swansong was likely the right move. Will be missed though, one of the game's entertainers and gave us some great matches even if some disappointments. Credit to Rudd too!

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-25

Emma Raducanu vs Sasnovich - 1st match Suzanne-Lenglen (starts 10.00 am).

Cameron Norrie vs Kubler - 2nd match court 6 (1st match starts 10.00 am)

[Teresa]

Was pleased to see Giles SIMON get through yesterday. It’s his swan song as well.

Zverev seems to be struggling.

[cazza99]

Was pleased to see Giles SIMON get through yesterday. It’s his swan song as well.

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Yes, I stayed up to watch in case it was Simon's last match. But he got through lol.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-26

Dan Evans vs Ymer 4th on Court 6 (1st match starts at 10.00 am)

[Sallydaisy]

Good to see Cam Norrie went through in 3 sets (6'3, 6'4, 6'3) against Kubler.
Into R3! Hope Dan can join him there tomorrow.
:GBflag:

[cazza99]

Well done Alcaraz. What a thriller. :cheer: :cheer:

[Speedy Hawk]

Well done Alcaraz. What a thriller. :cheer: :cheer:

Yeah been watching that match too. Glad he got through in end. Was close, 1 point away losing match.

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-27

Cameron 4th on Simonne-Mathieu

[Alis]

Giles through again!:thumbup:

[cazza99]

Giles through again!:thumbup:

Cilic next.

[themass15]

but Dan goes out and Stef being given a rough ride

[suttontennis]

Is it just me, watching the Andreescu v Bencic match I couldn't tell which was which. They look very similar.

[RosieBear]

Tsitsipas v Kolar was a match for the ages. Kolar couldn't quite pull off the upset but the way he fought to make the most of his opportunity (qualified for a slam after 16 attempts) will live long in the memory. He is a credit to the game. Stark contrast with the likes of Osaka.

[themass15]

Tsitsipas v Kolar was a match for the ages. Kolar couldn't quite pull off the upset but the way he fought to make the most of his opportunity (qualified for a slam after 16 attempts) will live long in the memory. He is a credit to the game. Stark contrast with the likes of Osaka.

Amazing match, wonder if he will get a Wild Card into Wimbledon

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-28

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-29

[Teresa]

I watched the Kolar match. I had to switch off the end. I couldn’t hear to see him lose. He fought so hard.

[Alis]

I see Giles lost his last match. :crying: I didn't see it ........ did they give him a similar send off to the one they gave Jo?

[cazza99]

I see Giles lost his last match. :crying: I didn't see it ........ did they give him a similar send off to the one they gave Jo?

Yes. I believe it is his last Roland Garros but he is still going to play for a bit longer.

[Alis]

Yes. I believe it is his last Roland Garros but he is still going to play for a bit longer.

Ahhhhh ..... thank you. I thought it was his last ever match.

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-30

[cazza99]

Ahhhhh ..... thank you. I thought it was his last ever match.

According to this article Simon is expecting to retire at the end of the season. https://www.atptour.com/en/news/simon-carreno-busta-roland-garros-2022-r1

[suttontennis]

Hell of a match between Rafa and Felix A-A. But doesn't Petchey waffle on !

[themass15]

Hell of a match between Rafa and Felix A-A. But doesn't Petchey waffle on !

Not as bad as McEnroe or Andrew Castle. Come on Rafa!

[cazza99]

I like Petch's commentating - one of the best.

[themass15]

So pleased Rafa won, imagine it will be a walk in the park for Carlito

[JAMES4578]

Certainly became quite gripping with Nadal and FAA, Felix though still not quite doing enough and Rafa had the edge. In contrast after recovering early break in 2nd Djokovic had little trouble with Schwartzman. Nadal v Djokovic expected to be evening match on Tuesday.

[Speedy Hawk]

I have no idea if this is true but I read online that Amazon Prime have rights to show night match and French TV show all day matches. So if that is true then it be battle between Amazon Prime (night match) vs French TV (day match).

[Alis]

Certainly became quite gripping with Nadal and FAA, Felix though still not quite doing enough and Rafa had the edge. In contrast after recovering early break in 2nd Djokovic had little trouble with Schwartzman. Nadal v Djokovic expected to be evening match on Tuesday.

That will favour Djokovic.

[cazza99]

I have no idea if this is true but I read online that Amazon Prime have rights to show night match and French TV show all day matches. So if that is true then it be battle between Amazon Prime (night match) vs French TV (day match).

Roland Garros is being covered by Eurosport/Discovery Plus not Amazon Prime and they show all the matches.

[banskogirl]

Hell of a match between Rafa and Felix A-A. But doesn't Petchey waffle on !

Funny, I like Petch but there was a point tonight where he just kept talking through a great point, through the cheering and score!

[HoopGirl]

Great match - Rune beats Tsitsipas in 4 sets!

[Teresa]

Delighted to see Tsitsipas out. I think he is guilty of the sort of gamesmanship we see Nadal and Djokovic playing at.

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-05-31

[Speedy Hawk]

I am glad both mens matches are later in day (one is night match) so give me much better chance to see them!

[themass15]

Such a shame Sinner had to retire when he was playing so well at the beginning of the match

[Speedy Hawk]

Roland Garros is being covered by Eurosport/Discovery Plus not Amazon Prime and they show all the matches.

It seems what I read online was correct after all about Nadal vs Nole match. Amazon Prime have rights to show that match in France for French people.

It seems be that specific night match.

It doesn't affect anyone else in world. Just for France French people.

EDIT: Change text above make clearer cos wasn't checking properly.

[cazza99]

There are times when Eurosport 1 is covering Suzanne Lenglen and not the main court in the day time but do not know if that is choice or not.

[suttontennis]

What a performance by Cilic. Completely took the match out of Medvedev's hands. Hope he can keep it up. Before anyone says it, Cilic annoys me with his service routine too.

[themass15]

What a performance by Cilic. Completely took the match out of Medvedev's hands. Hope he can keep it up. Before anyone says it, Cilic annoys me with his service routine too.

Agreed much the same as Djokovic. I was at the final between them at Queens; most of the match was spent bouncing the ball

[RosieBear]

Wow! Cilic finding the kind of form that won the US open, a total spanking for poor Daniil. If Marin can keep it up I like his chances because his route is easier.

Can't wait for Nadal v Djokovic tonight. So much on the line. Should be a thriller, these two always bring it.

Loving Alex Corretja as roving reporter. He's brilliant.

[JAMES4578]

Cilic really was on song, though still somewhat disappointing from Medvedev but not had his finest hours at Rolland Garros. Hopefully Nadal and Djokovic live up to the billing.

[cazza99]

What a brilliant match between Alcaraz and Zverev. Wanted Alcaraz to win though.

It was Zverev's first top 10 win in a grand slam.

[RosieBear]

Super impressive match from Sascha to burst the Alcaraz bubble :clap: Anyone with eyes can see Carlito is extremely special but the pundit hype is far, far too much. His time will come, not overly sad to say goodbye to him today.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly great contest,before the match thought it was pretty likely Alcaraz would win and had it gone to a 5th may have had the advantage. However Sacha was mightly impressive and the young Spaniard had some elements of doubt in the 1st 2 sets. However perhaps it was just too early for Carlito and some comentators getting carried away. whilst precocious talent still needs to develop further .

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-06-01

[Rosalind]

Nadal showing Djokovic how it's done! :yikes:

[cazza99]

It seems what I read online was correct after all about Nadal vs Nole match. Amazon Prime have rights to show that match in France for French people.

It seems be that specific night match.

It doesn't affect anyone else in world. Just for France French people.

EDIT: Change text above make clearer cos wasn't checking properly.

According to the commies on Eurosport, the reason the night matches start so late is because of the TV rights in France - it is so the matches do not clash with the 8.00 French news.

[suttontennis]

Nadal showing Djokovic how it's done! :yikes:

Novak is obviously a quick learner

[Rosalind]

Novak is obviously a quick learner

Yep. I spoke too soon. I need to stop watching and certainly stop commenting as my players always lose when I do so. All square... off we go again.:popcorn:

[banskogirl]

Brilliant! Well worth staying up for! I am off tomorrow though and very glad now!

Well played Rafa :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

At first was not sure it was going to live up to expectations when Nadal was up a set and 3-0 though Djokovic did get into it but overall Rafa was the better player and was strong on most of the big points. Certainly it became intriguing with a lot of exciting exchanges. Looked like a 5th but a few some rash shots from Novak and Nadal had other ideas. Match fitness undoubtable a factor (even if Nadal had injuries recently ) he was more prepared.

[suttontennis]

Yep. I spoke too soon. I need to stop watching and certainly stop commenting as my players always lose when I do so. All square... off we go again.:popcorn:

Fantastic match. Pity it had to be the QF, and that winner should play Zverev in SF. The draw seems to be top heavy, one finalist from Novak, Rafa, Alcaraz and Zverev, the other finalist from Rune, Ruud, Rublev and Cilic

[themass15]

Over the moon to wake at 0325 and find out Rafa won!!! So pleased I couldn't get back to sleep

[RosieBear]

So Nadal wins the battle of the legends. It became a very entertaining match and some jaw-dropping exchanges but not an absolute thriller; just slightly too one-sided to be a down-to-the-wire classic. A- rather than A*.

[RosieBear]

Blimey, that was some match tiebreak by Cilic - second Russian Marinated in a week lol.

Poor Rublev, he played extremely well and it was a great battle, tough to be steamrolled after such a close fight.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-06-02

[RosieBear]

Trevisan should be penalised for her screaming. It's hindering poor Coco. Come on Coco!

[cazza99]

oop for Friday. https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-06-03

Men's semis start not before 1.45 pm and not before 4.30 pm. No scheduled night match.

[JAMES4578]

Both Swiatek and Gauff dominated after taking the 1st, Iga though would seem to be firm favourite. Coco though one who could test her if on top of her game as has weapons.

[RosieBear]

Oh no, poor Sascha Zvevrev just had a very nasty fall. Turned his ankle, screamed in pain. Hope he's okay. Sad direction for a great match to take.

[pabbers]

The first set was won and lost between the ears. Second looked like heading in the same direction. Hope he's OK though. Heartbreaking if it's serious just before the grass season. If it's Rafa's match then it's his tournament as well I would imagine. Sacha played so well.

[Rosalind]

I don't think I've ever seen a more shocking injury. Awful and so sad.

[pabbers]

Oh dear and that is indeed that. Not the way Ruud and Cilic would've wanted to get on court at a sensible time but hey ho. I'm almost glad Sacha didn't win the first set or it would surely be even more devastating.

[JAMES4578]

yes such a pity and devestating - such a cruel blow for Zverev. It was intriguing contest with a lot of gruelling points. As expected unable to continue, came back to concede on crutches- hope will not take too long to recover.

Think Nadal was on course to take it mind you as Sacha was not quite able to capitalise in most of the key moments, though there were several breaks in the 2nd. cannot see either Cilic or Rudd doing too much in the final ,hopefully a good contest between them though.

[RosieBear]

What a shame :sad: That's the thing with tennis, it's such a demanding sport and can be cruel. Any player is always just one rally away from a potentially career-ending injury. Not saying that's what Sascha is facing, it's just a reason why I have so much time for so many of them.

Cilic/Ruud will be cursing - to have a chance they'd need a softened-up Rafa in the final.

[pabbers]

Well watching Ruud v Cilic..... Rafa will make mincemeat of Ruud and Cilic is just handing this match to Ruud on a plate. Inexcusable errors.

[supergran]

Very sad to see. Cruel . Hope Sascha recovers but. could affect his Wimbledon.

[RosieBear]

Good match by Ruud but a nightmare from Cilic.

Just reported that, unsurprisingly, Rafa's taking a break after RG and won't play Wimbledon, and Cilic, one of the few players whose game transfers well clay to grass, has just buckled. The list of players who will be absent or subpar for one reason or another is getting really long. Just sayin :big grin:

[JAMES4578]

Turned around quickly and whilst good performance from Rudd Cilic's game went west. Will need another level to be close against Nadal though.

[suttontennis]

Very sad to see. Cruel . Hope Sascha recovers but. could affect his Wimbledon.

I don't see Zverev having the motivation to get fit for SW19. He could quite easily do more damage to the ankle on the green and soft grass.

[cazza99]

I don't see Zverev having the motivation to get fit for SW19. He could quite easily do more damage to the ankle on the green and soft grass.

Doesn't it depend on the exact injury and whether it will help or worsen it to use it.

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday - https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/order-of-play?year=2022&competition=all&country=all&annexeCourt=all&principalCourt=all&favoriteFilter=false&date=2022-06-05

Final not before 2.00 pm. After women's doubles.

[pabbers]

Lovely speech from Casper.

[JAMES4578]

As expected Nadal took 14th French and 22 slam- in the circumstances pre tournament really impressive! obviously not the best final in terms of excitement but did not think Ruud was the one to provide a real challenge. Half a chance with that 3-1 lead in the 2nd but thereafter was all Rafa as he won 11 consecutive games. Still the Norwegian had a good tournament. Despite earlier reports seems we do not yet for sure if Nadal will skip Wimbledon.

[cazza99]

Well done Rafa :clap: :clap:

[cazza99]

It is believed Zverev tore several ligaments. This is his Instagram post.



Hey guys! I am now on my way back home. Based on the first medical checks, it looks like I have torn several lateral ligaments in my right foot. I will be flying to Germany on Monday to make further examinations and to determine the best and quickest way for me to recover.

[JAMES4578]

Bad news for Zverev, looks like it will take some time to recover.

[RosieBear]

Inspirational that a 36 year old living with injury has won the 2 slams of the year including the brutal French. I have no doubt Andy will take massive encouragement from it.

Congrats to Ruud on making a slam final, he's got many more ahead of him.

[cazza99]

Rafa has the same amount of Roland Garros singles titles as every other active ATP and WTA players combined.

[banskogirl]

Well done Rafa!

[themass15]

Vamos Rafa!