I usually tend to root the underdogs to go all the way. But this time, realistically speaking, I feel the underdogs may lack the experience and the psychological mindset to topple the maestros of tennis.
Schwartzman has had an amazing run so far defeating US Open Champion Dominic Thiem in the quarter finals. But, I would doubt his preparedness to face the King of Clay today. I do however see him give a tough fight.
In the other semi-finals, I see Djokovic take it in straight sets against Tsitipas.
Nadal after 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (7/0) win over Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman, is just one victory away from equalling Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic Into Roland Garros Final
Djokovic & Tsitsipas played out a thriller today! It was a 5 set match where Tsitsipas left no stone unturned to keep Djokovic fight hard to advance to the finals.
In just over four hours, Djokovic survives Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1 to earn the right to play for a second title at French Open.
Spirited Tsitsipas displayed some great tennis in 3rd & 4th set when he saved match point to steal third set from Djokovic.
Tennis matches are decided at the end but often, determined at the beginning. Today was no exception to it!
In Sunday’s finals, Djokovic, the 2016 champion in Paris and chasing an 18th Grand Slam title, will face Nadal who is in pursuit of his 13th FO title.
Teenager Iga Swiatek became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title when she beat American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the French Open Final this evening.
The 19-year-old, who did not drop a set throughout the claycourt tournament, is the youngest winner since Monica Seles lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in 1992.
Swiatek becomes the first Polish to win a Grand Slam title as she defeats Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1. This incidently is first ever title for the teenager.
Swiatek was so dominant during entire tournament that she didn’t even drop a set en route to her first career title win over Kenin. Talking about dominance, She never lost more than 5 games in a match in entire French open.
Games lost, by round:
R1 vs Vondrousova: 3
R2 vs Hsieh: 5
R3 vs Bouchard: 5
R4 vs Halep: 3
QF vs Trevisan: 4
SF vs Podoroska: 3
F vs Kenin: 5 (6-4, 6-1)
Rafael Nadal conquers Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-2 7-5 to remain perfect in Paris finals and earn title 13 at French Open.
Nadal scripted history by winning a record-extending 13th French Open title. This was also his 20th Grand Slam trophy, equalling Roger Federer’s record for most Major titles.
This is the first 6-0 opening set in a Roland Garros final since 2004 when Gaston Gaudio defeated countryman Guillermo Coria 0-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 8-6.
Today was very unlike Djokovic’s usual game. Haven’t seen him give in straight sets and that too so easily. Wonder what went wrong today!?
It’s amazing the most prolific three belong to the same era!
But, somehow it doesn’t excite fans as rivalry of Becker, Edberg. Lendel & Willander or Mcneroe, Borg, Connors rivalry. Agassi, Courier & Sampras rivalry was also Interesting.
The current competition is lopsided with Nadal being one dimensional and monopolizing French, Federer mostly dominating in Wimbledon and Djoker winning French only once.
Roland-Garros titles.
