Roland Garros, Men's French Open 2026 - Grand Slam

[Fiero425]

when was the last time a number 1 and number 3 ranked players in a slam (we all know Novak was the "real" number 2 here) were beaten so early in a slam... in the same round!?

OTTH, I can only think of Bloody Monday back in 1990! Stefan Edberg & Boris Becker were 1 & 2 seed resp. lost on Day 1! Andres Gomez won!

 

[El Dude]

Berrettini beats Comesana in a 5th set tiebreak, 15-13. Nice to see Matteo pull through such a long match (5:16) without getting hurt.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Berrettini beats Comesana in a 5th set tiebreak, 15-13. Nice to see Matteo pull through such a long match (5:16) without getting hurt.

Phew I had my doubts Matteo was going to get through, happy for Matteo,

 

[Murat B.]

Berrettini beats Comesana in a 5th set tiebreak, 15-13. Nice to see Matteo pull through such a long match (5:16) without getting hurt.

Good for him but now he is out in the next round, assuming he plays the next round.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

And in terms of stats, if he does win this, he is a candidate for Best Single Slam Player of the Open Era. He'd at least be in the top half dozen or so.

I believe Sascha himself thinks he's the best Slamless player, or has implied as much. I think he is, in terms of stats, even if I think there are more talented Slamless guys (e.g. Nalbandian). We bag on Sascha, but he has put together a great resume.

For me, it's Marcelo Rios that was the most talented slamless player ever. He's the only one to be ranked #1. In fact, I was convinced in 1998 that he was the real deal, and would be the next great player in the post-Sampras era. Then, he ate his way into oblivion. Rios should have dominated the years in between Sampras and Federer (1999-2002/03).

 

[El Dude]

Flavio Cobolli is the only player so far to reach R16 without losing a set. Jaime Faria hasn't lost a set, but still has to play R32.

 

[El Dude]

For me, it's Marcelo Rios that was the most talented slamless player ever. He's the only one to be ranked #1. In fact, I was convinced in 1998 that he was the real deal, and would be the next great player in the post-Sampras era. Then, he ate his way into oblivion. Rios should have dominated the years in between Sampras and Federer (1999-2002/03).

Yeah, he's up there in terms of talent. Miloslav Mecir comes to mind, as well.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Flavio Cobolli is the only player so far to reach R16 without losing a set. Jaime Faria hasn't lost a set, but still has to play R32.

I now have high hopes for Cobolli he has been playing up to his potential for once so far at RG

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yeah, he's up there in terms of talent. Miloslav Mecir comes to mind, as well.

Agree, nick named the Big Cat if my memory serves me well'
Rios wasnt a very well liked player at all, quite frankly I hated him full stop

 

[El Dude]

I now have high hopes for Cobolli he has been playing up to his potential for once so far at RG

He has what should be a relatively easy match coming up in Svadja, and FAA is the top seeded player in his half, so reaching the final is a real possibility.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He has what should be a relatively easy match coming up in Svadja, and FAA is the top seeded player in his half, so reaching the final is a real possibility.

A least I might have one Italian in the final after you know what happened to Jannik, anyway lets see, I dont want to hex him

 

[El Dude]

A least I might have one Italian in the final after you know what happened to Jannik, anyway lets see, I dont want to hex him

You could get a Cobolli-Berrettini SF.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

You could get a Cobolli-Berrettini SF.

Nooooo lol! well at least one of the them will be through to the final if that happens. I have always had a soft spot for Matteo, presently I feel Cobolli would have a much better chance, he has the game.

 

[El Dude]

Meanwhile, Kouame just broke back in the 4th set and held his serve. This kid looks legit. I watched some highlights and it is crazy projecting what sort of player he might be in two or three years, if he's already this good at 17.

 

[Fiero425]

Flavio Cobolli is the only player so far to reach R16 without losing a set. Jaime Faria hasn't lost a set, but still has to play R32.

WTF? I guess Tien must have run out of gas! I didn't see it, but Cobolli made short-shrift of him! Very impressive regardless by all concerned!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Landluce - JM Cerundolo has passed the longest match at this years RG and last years final. Its now 5 hr and 42 minutes
Its now 6 all in the the TB 5th set.
JM Cerundolo wins the match 10-8 in the 5th set TB
Both players will have long ice baths after that Marathon Match

 

[El Dude]

The three youngest players lost today (Kouame, Landaluce, Tien).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW,
Fonseca v Ruud got the night match on Chatrier tomorrow.

 

[Murat B.]

Whomever starts the Pasodoble Taurino, or whatever the headache that is, should be immediately kicked out of the stadium and be banned from tennis for life. Whomever yells "Ole" at the end should only get one warning, and then tossed out of the game and lose dessert privileges for a year.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Agree, nick named the Big Cat if my memory serves me well'
Rios wasnt a very well liked player at all, quite frankly I hated him full stop

If I remember correctly, Rios had a very teenage wife.. Unlike Lendl, Rios was frown upon while Lendl pulled a woody Allen