French Open

[jimlosaltos]

Musetti looks great routining Norrie. We will certainly see where he is at next up probably vs Alcaraz.

Can we actually see the Musetti that took Djokovic to 5 reach the potential he teased us with?

I recall that Musetti had to rush back to take his high school oral exams then <g>.

[jimlosaltos]

What we're missing - Rafa.

Just for your amusement or whatever, I've been experimenting with using Generative AI to create images. This is what AI does with Rafael Nadal (creating an image based on a much longer text prompt).

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Alcaraz is really working over Shapovalov with that forehand, which looks like the biggest forehand weapon on clay since Nadal.

[stotty]

Alcaraz is really working over Shapovalov with that forehand, which looks like the biggest forehand weapon on clay since Nadal.

It is...a massive forehand that is. One of the best I have seen. That match was easier than I thought it would be, as was Musetti's win over Norrie.

[stotty]

One thing that gives me hope if Alcaraz and Novak do go on to meet, is that Alcaraz has far more to throw at Novak than anyone else on the tour. The combination of his explosive power and exquisite drop shots could be decisive. He's an exciting player. I like him a lot.

[stotty]

What we're missing - Rafa.

Just for your amusement or whatever, I've been experimenting with using Generative AI to create images. This is what AI does with Rafael Nadal (creating an imagine based on a much longer text prompt).

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Well that's a horrible photo. Yours are ten times better. AI is nowhere near your level yet then.

[stotty]

Could be interesting....

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[jimlosaltos]

Could be interesting....

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Fingers crossed for a great match.

[jimlosaltos]

Well that's a horrible photo. Yours are ten times better. AI is nowhere near your level yet then.

Shuuuush. It's, the AI, listening ( but thanks)

[jimlosaltos]

To follow up on Kyle LaCroix aka @TennisTycoon's insight on the spread of viral, stomach illness at the event, Elena Rybakina withdrew today with the same bug.

https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/elena-rybakina-withdraws-from-roland-garros-viral-illness-paris-french-tormo

"I couldn’t stay on court for more than 10 minutes," she told press.

Rybakina shared she had a pair of sleepless nights as she battled a fever and headache.

"It was after my second match. Everything was going well. I don't know," Rybakina said. "Just all of a sudden I start to feel bad, and it was not better at all."

[jimlosaltos]

Wild follows up on upset of Medy with this rare "Over and Back" Volley

https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/status/1665024031374934016?s=20

[jimlosaltos]

Cerundolo wins yet another Battle of the Big Fearhands, this over Fritz in 4 sets.
Iga the Baker delivers another pair of tasty bagels, this to Wang.
Mertens took out number 3 Pegula Friday, in a battle of top-ranked doubles players each without their partner. Don't look now but Mertens' draw is opening up.

[jimlosaltos]

Sunday Popcorn Match

Alcaraz vs Musetti, who looked sharp in straights over Norrie, while Alcaraz just looks sharp period.

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Sunday Popcorn Match

Alcaraz vs Musetti, who looked sharp in straights over Norrie, while Alcaraz just looks sharp period.

Alcaraz will surely be the strong favorite, but Musetti has a beautiful game. I just don't think he can beat Alcaraz dropping back behind the baseline and seeing who can bring the most pain for his opponent. It sure was good to see Grigor move on, with his beautiful game. Grigor really wants to get the most out of his career it seems.

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Absolute packed house for Zverev vs Tiafoe in a huge match for both.