23/05/2024 14:15hs.
The wait is over. Although the preliminary phase that ends this Friday is still being played, the Roland Garros organization carried out the draw for the main draw. With greater expectations than on other occasions due to the form of several candidates and the number of Argentines who started as pre-classified, chance determined a complex panorama for the national legion, a great match not to be lost between Rafael Nadal (276th), 14-time champion, and Alexander Zverev (4th), recent winner in Rome, and several top matches since the first round. At Olé we bring you a summary with everything you need to know.
When does Roland Garros start and how to watch it live online and on TV?
The start of the second Grand Slam of the season is scheduled for next Sunday, May 26 and will continue for two weeks until Sunday, June 9, the day the men’s final will be played. The tournament is broadcast by ESPN on its different screens (especially ESPN2 and ESPN 3) and Star+ to watch online.
Who do the Argentines play against in their debut at Roland Garros?
- Francisco Cerúndolo (23°) vs. Yannick Hanfmann (85°)
- Sebastián Báez (20th) vs. Qualifier
- Tomás Etcheverry (29°) vs. Arthur Cazaux (77°)
- Mariano Navone (32nd) vs. Pablo Carreño Busta (1047th, former top 10)
- Pedro Cachín (106th) vs. Tommy Paul (14th)
- Federico Coria (69°) vs. Taylor Fritz (12°)
- Thiago Tirante (109°) vs. Thiago Tirante (109°) Pedro Martinez (49°)
- Nadia Podoroska (59ª) vs. Viktoria Azarenka (21ª)
- Lourdes Carlé (83ª) vs. Elise Mertens (27ª)
Báez, in the quarterfinals in Geneva, wants to hit Roland Garros. (EFE)
Likewise, Julia Riera (93rd) beat the Filipino Alexandra Eala (160th) 4-6, 7-6 (3) and 6-4 in 2h37m in the last round of the qualification and will play her first main draw. Only on Friday will she know her opponent for the first round. Meanwhile, Román Burruchaga (145°) will play tomorrow, at 6 (Star+), the final instance of the vs. classification. Jozef Kovalik (146°) and will also try to get in.
Nadal against his physique and one of the great candidates for the title
Nobody can doubt Nadal on clay. And even less in the patio of his house, like Philippe Chatrier is. There, where he lifted the Musketeers’ cup 14 times, he will begin his journey without being seeded. So far he has never lost in his debut, but it is the first time that he faces a rival who is so in shape and who represents a true test of danger. His match against Zverev (4th) will be the match to watch. Although the German starts as a favorite, it will be an issue how he handles the pressure of being in front of the legend. And, on the other hand, Rafa’s physique will be another issue at hand.
Nadal is up 7-3 all-time. (AP)
Other interesting matches from the first round of the French Open
- Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka
- Jakub Mensik vs. Casper Ruud
- Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Marton Fucsovics
- Paula Badosa vs. Katie Boulter
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