Things can change quickly, nothing should be taken for granted and the good times should be enjoyed to the fullest. These messages are clearly applicable to tennis, seeing how the careers of players who made us vibrate reach their twilight. This Roland Garros 2024 It may be the last for the greatest legend ever seen on those courts, such as Nadal, but also for other references such as Murray, Gasquet or Wawrinka. All of them are guaranteed a place in the final draw, but there are two men who are not: Dominic Thiem y Diego Schwartzman.
Austrian and Argentine offered a sublime show less than four years ago in the Philippe Chatrier, vibrating a world still shrunken and on alert due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Empty stands, packed televisions and hearts beating in all parts of the world to see those two warriors fighting a sublime battle. Thiem had just won the US Open and Schwartzman was in his best moment, after beating Nadal in Rome.
– Thiem maintains a silver lining to enter the final draw
Every good fan will remember that match and will not believe how in such a short time, both players have gone from being protagonists at the top to saying goodbye to professional tennis. It will be the last Roland Garros for both, but neither of them will be in the final draw… Barring a miracle. There is still a silver lining for Dominic Thiemwhich, being seventh on the list of Alternates, could enter if there are seven last-minute casualties. For the moment, Cilic’s match has already occurred, but there is little time left for six other players to be eliminated from the French competition.
If everything goes normally, both the Austrian and the Peque will say goodbye to the Bosque de Bologna facilities in a lackluster and unsuitable environment for players of their level: the previous phase. Far from important tracks, knowing that they have to win three games to get into the final draw, something difficult considering their form, and without being able to receive the tribute they deserve and have earned hard for many years.
– Austrian and Argentine met in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2020 in a memorable match
Diego Schwartzman He has played 33 matches in the Parisian Grand Slam, with a record of 23-10, playing in the quarterfinals in 2018 and 2021, and the semifinals in 2020. On those three occasions, he lost to Nadal. For his part, Dominic Thiem He has played 38 games in this tournament, with a record of 28-10. He has not managed to win a match in the last three editions, but his level in 2018 and 2019, when he was a finalist, and in 2016 and 2017, reaching the semifinals, is unforgettable. Rafa was also his great restraint, being his executioner on three of those four occasions, the other corresponding to Djokovic.
In short, a very emotional and sad edition of Roland Garros 2024which could begin to bring moments of nostalgia already from the previous phase. Dominic Thiem y Diego Schwartzman They will try to survive this competitive competition and give themselves the opportunity to compete in the final draw of the French event once again. They both deserve it.
2024-05-14 16:46:13
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