2016 French Open Day 9: Monday, May 30 - Order of Play

[kskate2]

Philippe-Chatrier Court 11:00 AM

Men's Singles - Round 4
David Goffin (BEL) [12] vs. Ernests Gulbis (LAT)

Men's Singles - Round 4
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] vs. Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) [14]

Women's Singles - Round 4
Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Elina Svitolina (UKR) [18]

Women's Singles - Round 4
Venus Williams (USA) [9] vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) [8]

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Suzanne-Lenglen Court 11:00 AM

Men's Singles - Round 4
Marcel Granollers (ESP) vs. Dominic Thiem (AUT) [13]

Women's Singles - Round 4
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [2] vs. Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) To Finish 6-2 3-0

Men's Singles - Round 4
David Ferrer (ESP) [11] vs. Tomas Berdych (CZE) [7]

Women's Singles - Round 4
Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) [12] vs. Yulia Putintseva (KAZ)

Women's Singles - Round 4
Kiki Bertens (NED) vs. Madison Keys (USA) [15]

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Court 1 11:00 AM

Women's Singles - Round 4
Simona Halep (ROU) [6] vs. Samantha Stosur (AUS) [21] To Finish 5-3

Men's Doubles - Round 3
Ivan Dodig (CRO) [3] / Marcelo Melo (BRA) [3] vs. Chris Guccione (AUS) / Andre Sa (BRA)

Men's Doubles - Round 3
Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA) [1] / Nicolas Mahut (FRA) [1] vs. Feliciano Lopez (ESP) [15] / Marc Lopez (ESP) [15]

Mixed Doubles - Round 2
Alize Cornet (FRA) / Jonathan Eysseric (FRA) vs. Sania Mirza (IND) [2] / Ivan Dodig (CRO) [2]

Mixed Doubles - Quarterfinal
Martina Hingis (SUI) / Leander Paes (IND) vs. T.B.D.

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Court 2 11:00 AM

Women's Doubles - Round 3
Caroline Garcia (FRA) [5] / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) [5] vs. Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER) / Laura Siegemund (GER)

Mixed Doubles - Round 2
Elena Vesnina (RUS) [5] / Bruno Soares (BRA) [5] vs. Andreja Klepac (SLO) / Treat Huey (PHI) To Finish 7-5 1-1

Mixed Doubles - Quarterfinal
Hao-Ching Chan (TPE) [1] / Jamie Murray (GBR) [1] vs. Andrea Hlavackova (CZE) [6] / Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) [6]

Mixed Doubles - Quarterfinal
Coco Vandeweghe (USA) [8] / Bob Bryan (USA) [8] vs. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) [3] / Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA) [3]

 

[GameSetAndMath]

50% or more chances of rain for each one of the next five days. Actually on Monday it is 90% chance and from there it decreases to 50% steadily to Friday. Players like Andy who take lot of time to get rid of silly opponents should be asked to pay rent given that court time is becoming a precious commodity in this year's RG.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Well despite the weather woes, it shouldn't have as nasty an effect on Djokovic as there is little in theory on his side of the draw that should overly test him where that isn't necessarily the case on the other side of the draw. Unless Crankyvic of Rome shows up, but Djokovic is too dialed in to let too much affect him at this point of the tournament.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Well despite the weather woes, it shouldn't have as nasty an effect on Djokovic as there is little in theory on his side of the draw that should overly test him where that isn't necessarily the case on the other side of the draw. Unless Crankyvic of Rome shows up, but Djokovic is too dialed in to let too much affect him at this point of the tournament.

If you had noticed, in the last match Novak was hurrying up to finish the match before they stop the play. On Monday, his match being second, I don't think he will have problems finishing it up/

Sometimes when you try to hurry things up, you can lose a set and they might stop the play also and then it could make it tricky the next day (not to mention any lingering effect on future days).

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I noticed Djokovic rushing through to complete the match, but I also think he knew he could get away with it to an extent. I don't think he would exercise the same discretion against say Stan or Murray.

 

[nehmeth]

Sometimes when you try to hurry things up, you can lose a set and they might stop the play also and then it could make it tricky the next day (not to mention any lingering effect on future days).

Actually, he played better (rushing), than he did all week. I'd almost suggest that he do that against Murray or Stan as he was rather clinical in his execution.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Sometimes when you try to hurry things up, you can lose a set and they might stop the play also and then it could make it tricky the next day (not to mention any lingering effect on future days).

Actually, he played better (rushing), than he did all week. I'd almost suggest that he do that against Murray or Stan as he was rather clinical in his execution.

You are right about that. It might serve him better as it gives him less time to think about the situation at hand.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Sometimes when you try to hurry things up, you can lose a set and they might stop the play also and then it could make it tricky the next day (not to mention any lingering effect on future days).

Actually, he played better (rushing), than he did all week. I'd almost suggest that he do that against Murray or Stan as he was rather clinical in his execution.

Yes and No. He did play better rushing. But, part of the reason why it worked is the opponent. I could see rushing working against Stan (as Novak will not be passive). I am not sure rushing will work against Murray.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

It might help with the serve against Murray returning, but that is about it.

 

[Mile]

Probably Djoker wont even start today - rain.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Well, I guess we will see who is fittest of them all then and can complete back to back matches as it looks like that might be a reality.

 

[rafanoy1992]

The top half will be in a disadvantage now because they could potentially play four matches in six days unless of course they move the final on Monday.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

They might have to do that if the weather is truly going to be this crappy.

 

[herios]

It is now official. No more matches today.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Ouch for a lot of players

 

[rafanoy1992]

There's a great chance that Tuesday will also be rained out because the weather forecast says that it will have a 90% chance of raining.

 

[isabelle]

Same rain is scheduled for tomorrow...sorry for the bad news...we must wait till wed to have a dry weather

 

[Front242]

The weather situation is a disaster. Djokovic is now two days behind Murray and Wawrinka because of the rain. The rain and subsequent screwed up scheduling may well determine this year's winner now. At the very least, it will have a very prominent effect on recovery.

 

[kskate2]

If it's a complete wash out tomorrow too, it really will be a disaster. Not even one roof-covered court to continue play for the men's side of the draw that is detrimentally behind.

Add to this fiasco, no roof on the horizon until at least 2020. :cover

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Definitely going to have to extend to Monday for the men.