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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Pyotr » Jun Mon 07, 2021 8:25 pm

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Jun Mon 07, 2021 10:45 am
Djokovic lost 7-6 7-6 .. Why did they need to play another set???
This is not fair to women. Stop the stupid 5-set idea or let everyone play 5-set.
People complain there are too many different women winning grand Slams. You can clearly see why.
If it were really that big of a deal, it would have been addressed years ago. Fact is that you have pros and cons for both. Speak of fairness and women will get knocked for having to do less overall work in playing an extra set in order to win. Conversely, the men get more leeway with slow starts. Obviously playing that extra set allows extra time for players to find their game.

Djokovic won based on the rules set forth.

BTW, Musetti despite having the guts to admit the truth should be heavily fined for starters, as Federer should. IMHO, we’ve seen and known these things for years but now players have become emboldened in openly admitting it knowing minor to no consequences.

To do best of 5 for both, Slams go from 2 weeks to a month long. To do best of 3 for both, Slams become like all other tournaments(understanding they already do for the ladies). Compromise, best of 3 for both 1st to 3rd rounds. Best of 5 for both from Rd of 16 to Championship match.

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Ace2Ace » Jun Mon 07, 2021 9:37 pm

Compromise, best of 3 for both 1st to 3rd rounds. Best of 5 for both from Rd of 16 to Championship match.
That would be fair. We've been asking for it. There are enough tennis courts to handle the change.

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Pyotr » Jun Mon 07, 2021 9:49 pm

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That would be fair. We've been asking for it. There are enough tennis courts to handle the change.
Indeed. The logistics of it are feasible.

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Graveller » Jun Tue 08, 2021 1:48 am

I like the idea of best-of-3 in week 1, and best-of-5 in week 2. For both men and women.

1) in Week 1 (first 3 rounds), the top 8 does not meet a player outside the top 16, so there is no excuse for not winning easily. And if you lose two sets against a low-ranked player, you deserve to be out as that is not a slam-worthy performance.
2) 5 sets should not be a problem for women too in week 2: there is a day of resting between each match, and you see many of them play 4-5 sets on a day in week1 if they combine singles and doubles.
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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Graveller » Jun Tue 08, 2021 1:53 am

On a side note: did you see the result in junior event (boys)?:
Borg vs Westphal 3-6 6-3 6-4.

Yes, the son of tennis-legend Bjorn Borg won his first match at Roland Garros... still a way to go before equalling daddy's results (6 titles in Paris) :-)
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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Pyotr » Jun Tue 08, 2021 3:12 am

Graveller wrote:
Jun Tue 08, 2021 1:53 am
On a side note: did you see the result in junior event (boys)?:
Borg vs Westphal 3-6 6-3 6-4.

Yes, the son of tennis-legend Bjorn Borg won his first match at Roland Garros... still a way to go before equalling daddy's results (6 titles in Paris) :-)
Nice. :D

I hope he has a good head on his shoulders and his career is
about being his best, not trying to live up to his father.

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Ace2Ace » Jun Tue 08, 2021 7:59 am

Pyotr wrote:
Jun Mon 07, 2021 9:49 pm
Indeed. The logistics of it are feasible.
They can also move the matches for Legends,wheelchair, .. to the first week so they are not in the way of the 5-set for all in the 2nd week.

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Ace2Ace » Jun Tue 08, 2021 8:00 am

Graveller wrote:
Jun Tue 08, 2021 1:48 am
I like the idea of best-of-3 in week 1, and best-of-5 in week 2. For both men and women.

1) in Week 1 (first 3 rounds), the top 8 does not meet a player outside the top 16, so there is no excuse for not winning easily. And if you lose two sets against a low-ranked player, you deserve to be out as that is not a slam-worthy performance.
2) 5 sets should not be a problem for women too in week 2: there is a day of resting between each match, and you see many of them play 4-5 sets on a day in week1 if they combine singles and doubles.
100% agree. If you can't beat a low ranked player in the first week in 3-set, you should go home. :) :)

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Pyotr » Jun Wed 09, 2021 10:01 pm

Nadal-Djokovic!!! 😊😊😊

I’m going Novak, but......🤪

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Re: FO Main Draw Gents 5/27/21

Post by Pyotr » Jun Wed 09, 2021 10:09 pm

Zverev vs Tsitsipas

I’m rooting for Sascha, but......🤯

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