The 2024 French Open

[the coming of gary]

".. The first of two visits, returning for the Paris Olympics. Murray is nearly done, and injuries are hampering the top three (Djokovic, Sinner, and Alcaraz). Some seed numbers ; 4 - Zverev - Could retire Nadal for good by beating him in the first round 8 - Hurkacz - did well recently in Rome 12 - Fritz - is a clay court specialist 16 - Jarry - Made the Rome final. Part of a talented Chile team ... and the Women ; 1 - Swiatek - All time great, just won Madrid and Rome 2 - Sabalenka - Strength and power means she always has a chance 9 - Ostapenko - won this in 2017 and is back 12 - Paolini - yet another Italian who plays well on clay ."

[Come On You Irons]

Could the last couple of sets of Alcaraz vs. Zverev yesterday. It was a great final from what I saw. It's farcical than the men's winner gets the same price money as the women's winner given Swiatek won in 68 minutes on Saturday. But such is these enlightened times we live in.

[Fauxstralian]

"Another struggle for Alcarez in 5 from 2-1 down Has now won Grand Slams on grass, hard court & clay with just the Australian Open missing. Quick turnaround onto grass with Wimbledon starting 3 weeks today on July 1"

[the coming of gary]

The Finals ; Alcaraz beat Zverev Swiatek beat Paolini All four had a great tournament. Next stop Wimbledon.! .

[Fauxstralian]

Alcaraz beats Sinner in 5 from 2-1 down Must be odds on for the final

[Fauxstralian]

Pride Month innit? Got his hands full

[the coming of gary]

haha... i miss his shouts of 'BENT' .

[Far Cough]

"Haven't seen Soldo recently, he must be queing up for Wimbledon tickets?"

[the coming of gary]

... the Women's final is set ; Swiatek v Paolini .

[Fauxstralian]

"Yes, your point seems to be that a slippery court affects everyone in the same way And that a player with an existing knee problem should have no more difficulty than players without Or maybe its just the usual anti Djokovic drivel"

[Far Cough]

"I think I made the point already, if you're too dumb to see that, then I can't help you I'm afraid."

[Fauxstralian]

The courts were the same but HE had a knee problem & the court surface helped aggravate it What exactly is your point?

[Far Cough]

I see that Djokovic blamed the slippery clay courts for exacerbating his knee problems. Wasn't it the same for everyone?

[Fauxstralian]

Given his previous recoveries you can understand Djokovic seeing if he could make it to the next round with a days treatment Sinner v Alcarez in the semi You'd have to think the winner of that takes it

[the coming of gary]

.. Djokovic was clearly injured and could have shown great sportsmanship by conceding at match point (it has been done before) .

[Fauxstralian]

Ruud gets a bye through to play the winner of Zverev & DeMinaur Sinner beats Dimitrov in straight sets. Tsitsipas or Alvarez next up for him

[Come On You Irons]

Djokovic is OUT with injury. His quest for his quarter-century grand slam singles title continues.

[Fauxstralian]

Great win as 11th seed for De Minaur in 4 sets over Medvedev (5th seed) with Zverev (4th seed) up next Djokovic struggled through in 5 again getting treatment for a knee problem Have seen this before where he appears dead & makes a miraculous recovery

[the coming of gary]

The Quarter Finals are set ; Ruud v Djokovic De Minaur v Zverev Tsitsipas v Alcaraz Dimitrov v Sinner ... and the Women ; Swiatek v Vondrousova Gauff v Jabeur Paolini v Rybakina Andreeva v Sabalenka .

[the coming of gary]

.. It's defeat for Katie Boulter .

[Fauxstralian]

After the Olympics at Roland Garros of course

[Fauxstralian]

Saw Nadal had said he might miss Wimbledon as he wants to play at the Olympics The greatest clay court player of all time & wont be back at Roland Garros

[Fauxstralian]

Saw Nadal had said he might miss Wimbledon as he wants to play at the Olympics The greatest clay court player of all time & wont be back at Roland Garros

[the coming of gary]

.. Nadal is out in round one but at 37 there's no shame in defeat .

[Gary Strodders shank]

Ive had a score on Katie Boulter to be Padosa tomorrow at 12/5 for a bit of interest. Will also do a £5 acca as Betfair sportsbook are doing an offer of place one get another free

[Fauxstralian]

"Manuel, Have to go in the ballot. It’s online these days via their website after this year finishes Went last year after missing out for 10 years & they have transformed the place. Great day Previously had quarter final tickets for Murray when he first won & baseline seats for the 2004 final where Federer beat Roddick Murray out in the first round … straight sets to fellow old timer Stan Wawrinka Needs to get on the grass & prepare for a farewell at Wimbledon. Hopefully he gets more than one match but suspect they will put him on centre court"