re: players who won their first three Grand Slam finals - it is worth mentioning that on Saturday afternoon Iga Swiatek has won her 5th Grand Slam title - in her 5th Grand Slam final (she is the first player to win 5/5 GS finals since the great Roger Federer, who got to 7/7 before losing to Rafa at the French Open in 2006) Also, a shout-out to her rival in the match of the tournament - and comeback player of the year candidate - Naomi Osaka, who has won her first 4 Grand Slam finals... more to come soon?
Not to forget that Rybakina choked to Paolini, so for sure Ryba vs. Iga would been more a popcorner match! These are things out of Iga’s hands, literally, how other players perform.
Re: on players winning their first 3 grand slam finals, it’s easy to forget that Federer won his first 7 from 2003 to 2006 until losing the 2006 French against Rafa. Also his compatriot Stan Wawrinka won all 3 of his finals as well. Some nostalgic Swiss excellence there ~~
Swiatek wins 4th French and 5th Major but sure leaving Paris with the knowledge that the match is still on the bigger hitting opponents racquets on faster/indooor surfaces that Osaka match has me excited for the rest of the season ❤
Osaka still hasn't been back on the court for long so she can continue progressing as the season goes on as well. She could be in frightening form by the time we get to the North American hard courts.
@@Drubujo That’s what I’m excited about. I feel like after that match and her gradual progress that by the time September rolls around Osaka will bring the heat. Peak Osaka is still the best hardcourt player in the game.
re: players who won their first three grand slam finals, I'm surprised none of you thought of the great Stan Wawrinka! He beat the world no. 1 in all three of them as well.
Tennis is about generating revenue like any business. If the fans aren't entertained, they won't watch. No fans = no advertisers = no revenue. Tennis, especially on the women's side, went through a period of self-reflection in the 90's in an effort to boost the fan experience...that's why Wimbledon now has on-court interviews, and tournaments add little moments like the winner of a match autographing balls before hitting them to the fans. It's often said that interest in the Williams sisters saved tennis for the US market.
@@broncoguy4862Women wrestling is very entertaing. And it's made up and orchestrated to be even more funny yet it generates much less money than tennis. Guess why...
What a French Open!
IGA won 26 of 41 points from 5 2 down she won 63% of points in last 5 games so
SO impressive 👏
re: players who won their first three Grand Slam finals - it is worth mentioning that on Saturday afternoon Iga Swiatek has won her 5th Grand Slam title - in her 5th Grand Slam final (she is the first player to win 5/5 GS finals since the great Roger Federer, who got to 7/7 before losing to Rafa at the French Open in 2006)
Also, a shout-out to her rival in the match of the tournament - and comeback player of the year candidate - Naomi Osaka, who has won her first 4 Grand Slam finals... more to come soon?
Or course! Great knowledge.
Of course Iga 🤦♂️
Your show is very much appreciated
Thanks so much 🙏❤️
De Jong played very well in qualies. I was not surprised when he took a set of Carlos. That test early on proved to be very good for him.
It really did. Where do you De Jong will finish the season?
Not to forget that Rybakina choked to Paolini, so for sure Ryba vs. Iga would been more a popcorner match! These are things out of Iga’s hands, literally, how other players perform.
Re: on players winning their first 3 grand slam finals, it’s easy to forget that Federer won his first 7 from 2003 to 2006 until losing the 2006 French against Rafa. Also his compatriot Stan Wawrinka won all 3 of his finals as well. Some nostalgic Swiss excellence there ~~
Such a good point
Swiatek wins 4th French and 5th Major but sure leaving Paris with the knowledge that the match is still on the bigger hitting opponents racquets on faster/indooor surfaces that Osaka match has me excited for the rest of the season ❤
Osaka still hasn't been back on the court for long so she can continue progressing as the season goes on as well. She could be in frightening form by the time we get to the North American hard courts.
@@DrubujoIt was actually a final , unfortunate that they met on the second round!
@@Drubujo That’s what I’m excited about. I feel like after that match and her gradual progress that by the time September rolls around Osaka will bring the heat. Peak Osaka is still the best hardcourt player in the game.
LOL OSAKA IS OVERRATED. 11 tournaments played now. Compare to muchova, svitolina, bibi comeback. Laughable
Nadal dominated Roland Garros for years and people were complaining? :)
Amazing episode!
thanks so much!
loved this episode. thanks for the great coverage TW
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
re: players who won their first three grand slam finals, I'm surprised none of you thought of the great Stan Wawrinka! He beat the world no. 1 in all three of them as well.
Great shout! Very impressive from Stan!
Tennis is not about entertaining the audience, but about determining the winner.
It's a big business and that business depends on people wanting to watch
Tennis is about generating revenue like any business. If the fans aren't entertained, they won't watch. No fans = no advertisers = no revenue. Tennis, especially on the women's side, went through a period of self-reflection in the 90's in an effort to boost the fan experience...that's why Wimbledon now has on-court interviews, and tournaments add little moments like the winner of a match autographing balls before hitting them to the fans. It's often said that interest in the Williams sisters saved tennis for the US market.
@@broncoguy4862Women wrestling is very entertaing. And it's made up and orchestrated to be even more funny yet it generates much less money than tennis. Guess why...
Alcaraz will get multiple slams per year
I dont see you moaning when Serena was dominant,you can only beat the people in front of you,its up to the other player's to raise their game
I don't think the podcast existed then!
A lot of her finals were closer!
grand slam surfaces most early champions played grass and clay before hard courts 3 of the 4 were grass so useless fact
That is a good point but this is for the Open Era!