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

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think Mensik has the best chance of beating him, but he's going to have to "out-Zverev" Zverev. In a way, Mensik is a bit of a younger, less headcase-y Zverev. Sascha has the experience, but that might even out with Mensik's youthful surge.

I agree with you regarding Mensik if he can re produce the form he displayed against Fonseca he is in with a good chance, his serve was lights out as well, and his movement for such a tall guy was imprerssive
Though I must admit he has been a 'streaky player'

 

[Fiero425]

I think Mensik has the best chance of beating him, but he's going to have to "out-Zverev" Zverev. In a way, Mensik is a bit of a younger, less headcase-y Zverev. Sascha has the experience, but that might even out with Mensik's youthful surge.

I was going to say, Mensik's no slouch! He's been quite impressive (as long as he can stay on the court)! He overwhelmed Novak already!

 

[Kieran]

El Dude, I am gonna join you...I am jumping off the bandwagon of FAA's for good. He does not want to be legendary or a GS champion.

He’s a POC but at the same time, he’s very beige. And French. And Canadian. A fucking hopeless combo!

Uncle Toni couldn’t sprinkle some magic Rafa dust on him, unfortunately….

 

[El Dude]

Mensik's been a bit underrated for awhile, overshadowed by Fonseca and even Tien a bit, even after winning a Masters. He didn't follow it up and fell back a bit. He looked a bit better this year, winning an ATP 250, reaching the R16 at the AO then withdrawing, then reaching a QF and SF at 500s. His Sunshine Double and clay season wasn't great, but he seems to be breaking out at Roland Garros. Hopefully this isn't just a repeat of a pattern of "one hot big event per year." His floor is still probably Berdych, but that changes if he wins this. He looks like a legit eventual top 5 guy to me, maybe in the Zverev/Medvedev range.

 

[El Dude]

El Dude, I am gonna join you...I am jumping off the bandwagon of FAA's for good. He does not want to be legendary or a GS champion.

I've said this before, but I think he's just too nice of a guy to be more than a top 5-10 guy. And really, there's no shame in that. It is a bit disappointing from early promise, but he's probably comparable to Nishikori/Dimitrov...I don't think we've quite seen him reach their best levels, but he's a guy that could still sneak in a Masters or two. If he doesn't, he'll probably be remembered more in the Simon/Robredo/Gasquet/Monfils camp. But he turns 26 in a couple months, so the hour glass has turned.

 

[the AntiPusher]

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Matteo had a MTO for his hip okay I know he can be brain dead, the guy cant take a break physically

I didn’t say anything about Senor Matteo brain that was another poster

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

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I didn’t say anything about Senor Matteo brain that was another poster

No worries I think it was my dear friend Mrzz

 

[Kieran]

Mensik's been a bit underrated for awhile, overshadowed by Fonseca and even Tien a bit, even after winning a Masters. He didn't follow it up and fell back a bit. He looked a bit better this year, winning an ATP 250, reaching the R16 at the AO then withdrawing, then reaching a QF and SF at 500s. His Sunshine Double and clay season wasn't great, but he seems to be breaking out at Roland Garros. Hopefully this isn't just a repeat of a pattern of "one hot big event per year." His floor is still probably Berdych, but that changes if he wins this. He looks like a legit eventual top 5 guy to me, maybe in the Zverev/Medvedev range.

Was very impressed by him, his shot selection, his temperament, and he’s in no way awkward in his movement, for such a tall lad. And some of them low angled volleys, the touch of a natural. Both of them youngsters have the right stuff to progress in this sport..

 

[El Dude]

Was very impressed by him, his shot selection, his temperament, and he’s in no way awkward in his movement, for such a tall lad. And some of them low angled volleys, the touch of a natural. Both of them youngsters have the right stuff to progress in this sport..

Yeah, he's looking more complete now than he did when he beat Novak...then he just overpowered Novak with unreal serves; now he seems to still have that, plus is more well-rounded. Right now I think he's still behind Fonseca in terms of upside, but right there with Jodar - and he's probably shown a higher level, though Jodar's barely played.