If someone is going to beat Zverev, it's going to be one of the young ones: Jodar, Fonseca, or even Mensik. Zverev is probably not going to lose to a player is familiar and comfortable with (like Rublev or Ruud). Jodar and Fonseca are fearless and definitely have the tools to trouble Zverev.
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Zverev's head gets in the way when he is pressured, as we seen time and time again
I not convinced he can win
Lets see how he fares in his QF match against Jodar
I not convinced he can win
Lets see how he fares in his QF match against Jodar
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Jodar should play without pressure, but his level seems to be dropping. He played a lot of tennis this clay season. I am also not putting my money on Zverev to win RG. I just don't trust him, when he gets pushed and he will be pushed expect him to fold again.
Not many good matches today, but I hope Ruud Fonseca match will it make it worth.
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Agree Don, quite frankly I thought Busta would win in 3 sets, he had the dip and lost
Jodar can be pushed laterally on clay, he needs improvement in that area, also he plays a High Risk Game from the baseline
Holpefully Ruud v Fonseca will be worth watching
I can see Ruud beating Zverev, but it would take Ruud playing up a level and Zverev down a level. Ruud clearly has a better mental game than Zverev, but Ruud has more limitations. We saw what happened when they met in the 2024 FO semis.
I cannot see Rublev beating Zverev. Everything about Rublev's game plays into Zverev's favor. For all the problems Zverev has, Rublev has those problems... and much more. There's a reason why Rublev hasn't been able to get over the QF final at the slams.
It would be a comfortable straight sets win if Rublev ever met Zverev at a slam, but of course, Rublev isn't going to make it that far. I expect Mensik or Fonseca to be Zverev's opponent in the semis (should Zverev beat Jodar, and that's not even a walk in the park).
I cannot see Rublev beating Zverev. Everything about Rublev's game plays into Zverev's favor. For all the problems Zverev has, Rublev has those problems... and much more. There's a reason why Rublev hasn't been able to get over the QF final at the slams.
It would be a comfortable straight sets win if Rublev ever met Zverev at a slam, but of course, Rublev isn't going to make it that far. I expect Mensik or Fonseca to be Zverev's opponent in the semis (should Zverev beat Jodar, and that's not even a walk in the park).
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Make up your mind
You just said you cant see Rudd beating Zverev? in other words you have no Idea!
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Don if you are still around
I missed the entrance when Jodar making his way on court he refused to take the young girls hand walking on the court
Am I being petty lol!
I missed the entrance when Jodar making his way on court he refused to take the young girls hand walking on the court
Am I being petty lol!
If I had to put real money on it, I'm taking Zverev to win the match. This matchup favors Zverev, and he probably wins at least 9 times out of 10. The 2024 French Open SF is a good baseline, and the match wasn't really close when they met. Ruud really has to play up a level to win this match.
Before we get there, though, Ruud has a tough road against Fonseca, and potentially Mensik.
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Now you reminded me of that Italian guy 2 weeks ago in Rome, (was it Cobolli?). He had sunglasses on before entering the court and just passed by a ball girl in his own world. That was actually funny.
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Guga in the house supporting Fonseca
Fonseca breaks Rudd who was trying to serve to stay in the 1st set and wins 75, Fonseca had 3 chances earlier but put added pressure and got the break
Fonseca breaks Rudd who was trying to serve to stay in the 1st set and wins 75, Fonseca had 3 chances earlier but put added pressure and got the break
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