Weeks 22-23 - Roland-Garros, France - clay

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

RE: Weeks 22-23 - Roland-Garros, France - clay

thejester · Satellite level

Might be even harder for Dan to keep his cool after that time violation at 15-40 and set points down. Hope he can put that behind him but I'd make Robredo a slight favourite now.

Come on Dan, you can do this!

the addict · Tennis legend

That umpire does seem to pick his moments for time violations - likes set points, not the first time it's happened

thejester · Satellite level

I suspect we might see Evo throw the towel in if he loses this set. Looks dead on his feet the poor lad!

thejester · Satellite level

Rather bizarre service game from Robredo there. Dan barely had to hit a ball and broke to love! *3-4 in the third.

scottie1 · Futures level

Dan ran out of steam lost 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-1

Jan · Hall of fame

Tough for Dan today.

Oakland2002 · All-time great

But is that not the most successful French Open of his career! Great to see him in the first round which bizarrely is a reward for success on every surface but clay. Also looking forward to seeing him pair up with a previous junior RG doubles winner! I know it's easy money for predominantly (top) singles players but by it's very essence it screams team, fun, forward planning and DC depth.

Spectator · All-time great

Actually, Oakland, as one of the people who often objects to singles players 'dropping in' for a bit of extra money, this is one that I, too, favour - precisely because it is a potential DC pairing, and good for them to get a sense of how they would work together in the DC on clay.