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

[MargaretMcAleer]

Come on Fonseca focus you were up a break in the 4th set, few ufe back on serve early in the 4th set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am only SB
The de Minaur v Mensik match is doing my head in, Alex won the 1st set 60, Mensik 2nd set 62, Mensik 4-0 in the 3rd?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay a good service game Fonseca to win the 4th set at 6-5

 

[don_fabio]

This set is epic.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This set is epic.

Indeed, Fonseca's needs to improve his bhand, both players have had BP chances in the 4th set, Fonseca had a early break, Novak broke back early.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2 sets all
Going 5
Which player has more energy left in the tank?
Come on Fonseca you can do this!

 

[don_fabio]

Indeed, Fonseca's needs to improve his bhand, both players have had BP chances in the 4th set, Fonseca had a early break, Novak broke back early.

Yes, a lot of stuff happened. Novak pushed hard, but Fonseca played fearless and smacked several FH winners in the last few games.

Who you think wins 5th set? I feel momentum and youth is on Fonseca's side, he should grab this now.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yes, a lot of stuff happened. Novak pushed hard, but Fonseca played fearless and smacked several FH winners in the last few games.

Who you think wins 5th set? I feel momentum and youth is on Fonseca's side, he should grab this now.

Kind of reminds me of the match between Prizmac and Fonseca the other day?
Fonseca has the chance to take this match now, though Novak wont be letting go easily

 

[the AntiPusher]

If

Well that is your opinion not mine okayI know your a fan, Sorry he wont be winning RG this year.,

The match is going to a 5 set.. I hear the Djoker is getting tired.. Hopefully the young fella can close this clown off quickly .did Novak take his bio/ medicine bottle break ?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If

The match is going to a 5 set.. I hear the Djoker is getting tired.. Hopefully the young fella can close this clown off quickly .did Novak take his bio/ medicine bottle break ?

Novak is a Fox, one minute he looks like he is dying, the next he is running around the court like a rabbit
Hopefully Fonseca can go on and win this match, I am a huge fan.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well that wasnt going to my script Fonseca broken to love?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mensik wins in 4 sets 06 62 62 63 over de Minaur
Good recovery from Mensik as in his previous match after he won he collapsed on the court, had to have paramedics and a wheel chair to help him off the court, though he slowly got to his feet and was able to walk off the court.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fonseca breaks back straight away now Hold young man!
Good love service game from Fonseca 3 all

 

[don_fabio]

This is great tennis, doesn't matter who wins.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is great tennis, doesn't matter who wins.

To me it does Don sorry to burst your bubble a good battle

 

[El Dude]

Mensik has made good progress this year - more consistent overall. I could see him in the top 10 by the end of the year, maybe with a deep run at Wimbledon and/or USO.

 

[El Dude]

This is great tennis, doesn't matter who wins.

Yes and no. I agree in the larger picture. For Novak, it really matters as it may be his best chance for #25. For Fonzie, winning this would not only increase his "real" confidence--meaning, behind hype and flashy shots--but also give him a sense of what it takes to beat a great player (even an old one) in a five-setter. I don't think it matters for him long-term, but winning this puts him on the map in a way that is more real than "some day." He becomes a contender at this Slam.

 

[El Dude]

That said, I think Fonzie really needs to break in this or the next Novak service game. I don't like his chances in a tiebreak against the wily old dog.