Teimuraz Gabashvili was the only Russian in the men's draw of Roland Garros. Roland Garros. The long-awaited victory of Djokovic Roland Garros men results

You probably already miss tennis? The Australian Open is far behind us, and there is a chasm between the first and second Grand Slams of the season. And even though Sharapova will not be at Roland Garros, for tennis fans this tournament will still become the center of attraction for two whole weeks. How many Majors do we have, can you remind me? Four, and Roland Garros among them - in the worst case, the second most prestigious after Wimbledon. True, the French will definitely want to argue with the British about the primacy in this matter.

Roland Garros dates

Tennis. France. Thousands of fans flock to the courts of Philippe Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen to watch the best rackets on the planet play. When will it happen?

Roland Garros will be held from May 23 to June 6, 2016. Since we are talking about the courts, it is necessary to say how many spectators they can accommodate. The Philippe Shatrier court is considered the main arena; its capacity is almost 15,000 people. Court Suzanne Lenglen is also far from being a baby - over 10,000 spectators can watch the match in the stands here. Not bad, isn't it? It turns out that the central platform is slightly smaller than the "Petrovsky" in terms of capacity, and its "deputy" is comparable to ice palace where SKA performs.

Where to watch the tournament?

The French Open Tennis Championship in Russia is also loved because our athletes perform extremely well there. In addition to the two victories of Maria Sharapova, it is worth remembering the successes of Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Anastasia Myskina, Svetlana Kuznetsova. What is it connected with? For many years, the Spanish school of tennis has been one of the exemplary for Russia, some tennis players from a young age went there to train and learn the basics of clay skills. Clay is a tricky cover, suggesting a special style of playing on the back line and certain technical nuances.

Rafael Nadal, who has the ideal qualities to play on clay surfaces, has won Roland Garros nine times. Will he submit to the tournament for the jubilee, the tenth time? Now Rafa is in good shape and is able to once again show the world his former greatness. As for the Russian fans, they should keep a close eye on the St. Petersburg tennis player Kuznetsova - everything is going to the fact that this season will be her most successful in recent years, and let's see where she will have great success, in Paris or on the courts of other cities.

In tennis, there is a large category of fans who always support the weak “nameless” player in his duel against the “top”. They are especially active during the Helmets, where such encounters take place at every turn. The tribune of the Parisian court sympathized with Evgeny Donskoy like a native, meeting each game won with approving claps. It's a pity the Russian gave few reasons. By the way, not only sympathetic Frenchmen were rooting for him, but also former partners in the Russian national team. Mikhail Youzhny and Igor Kunitsyn were in the stands.

David punches

With Donskoy's rating, it's foolish to expect good opponents in the first round, but still, the Paris lot could have been kinder. David Ferrer against the Muscovite - like football "Atletico" against "Dynamo". Leading tennis players in the world called the Spaniard the best defense player. By the age of 34, David had somewhat lost and flew out of the Top 10, but remained an unattainable peak for players at the end of the top hundred. In the first set, Donskoy gave rallies with the first touch, unable to process the Spaniard's blows. It is too rare for Evgeny to spar with such masters. By the middle of the match, the Russian got used to the opponent, but the difference in class did not disappear. The veteran moves on.

insidious child

26-year-old Donskoy was never considered future star, unlike 19-year-old Daria Kasatkina. The miniature champion of the junior Roland Garros - 2014, upon reaching the age of majority, retained her childish appearance, but plays adult tennis. Like no one else, Dasha knows how to adapt to her opponent. The broad-shouldered German Anna-Lena Friedsam became another victim of the insidious tactics of the Russian woman. Kasatkina withstood the opponent's powerful feeds without much tension. Friedsam hits hard, but she is still far from her compatriot Sabina Lisicki. Setballs caused difficulties for Daria when it was necessary to “finish off” her opponent. Rampant onslaught is not her element. The hope of domestic tennis prefers the game as number two and waits for other people's mistakes. Big tournaments were won with such tactics, but to win Helmets you need to be able to press and finish off.

Kiki is better than Kerber

So far, the rivals are giving Dasha all possible assistance. The first major surprise of the tournament occurred in her part of the bracket. The third racket of the world, the charming German of Polish blood, Angelique Kerber, left the French courts. At Roland Garros there is no circle without sensations, but in this case, the favorite was very unlucky. It's a shame to immediately get on the rapidly progressing Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens. She should have met no earlier than the third round. The girl from the Land of Tulips looked noticeably stronger than the German. "It wasn't my day," Kerber admitted disappointedly after the match. Anzhelika's departure saved Kasatkina from the opportunity to meet with the "tops" right up to the 1/4 finals. Daria faces serious but feasible challenges. Reaching the high stage at the first adult Roland Garros in my life is a good bid for success in my future career.

Horse from Petersburg

The first racket of Russia Svetlana Kuznetsova also does not want to play the first number. "I prefer to be dark horse at tournaments, - said the Petersburger to French journalists. I don't draw attention to myself. I don't know how far I'm going to go to Roland Garros. I try to go from match to match.”

These are the owners of two Grand Slams found in Russia.

results

Roland Garros. Grand slam

30,717,500 euros. Priming

Men. First round. Bautista Agut (Spain)- Tursunov (Russia) 6:3, 6:3, 6:1; Ferrer (Spain, 11)- Donskoy (Russia) 6:1, 6:2, 6:0; Djokovic (Serbia, 1)- Lu Yanxun (Taiwan) 6:4, 6:1, 6:1; Murray (UK, 2)- Stepanek (Czech Republic, qual.) 3:6, 3:6, 6:0, 6:3, 7:5; Nadal (Spain, 4)- Grotto (Australia) 6:1, 6:1, 6:1; Tsonga (France, 6)- Struff (Germany, qual.) 6:3, 6:4, 6:4; Berdych (Czech Republic, 7)- Pospisil (Canada) 6:3, 6:2, 6:1; Gasquet (France, 9)- Bellucci (Brazil) 6:1, 6:3, 6:4; Trungelliti (Argentina, qual.)- Cilic (Croatia, 10) 7:6, 3:6, 6:4, 6:2; Goffin (Belgium, 12)- Barrer (France, WC) 6:3, 6:3, 6:4; Tim (Austria, 13)- Cervantes (Spain) 3:6, 6:2, 7:5, 6:1; Eisner (USA, 15)- Millman (Australia) 6:7, 7:6, 7:6, 7:5; Robert (France, WC)- Anderson (South Africa, 18) 6:4, 6:2, 1:6, 7:5; Tomic (Australia, 20)- Baker (USA) 6:3, 6:4, 6:4; Lopez (Spain, 21)- Fabbiano (Italy) 6:4, 6:4, 3:6, 6:2; Almagro (Spain)- Kolschreiber (Germany, 24) 5:7, 6:2, 6:2, 6:4; Cuevas (Uruguay, 25)- Kamke (Germany, qual.) 3:6, 6:2, 6:3, 7:6; Joao Souza (Portugal, 26)- Dzumhur (Bosnia) 2:6, 7:6, 6:4, 7:5; Puy (France, 29)- Benneteau (France, WC) 6:3, 4:6, 6:4, 7:6; Carreno Busta (Spain)- Delbonis (Argentina, 31) 7:6, 6:7, 6:4, 6:4; Granollers (Spain)- Fonini (Italy, 32) 7:5, 6:4, 6:3; Darcis (Belgium, qual.)- Ilhan (Turkey, qual.) 6:3, 6:4, 6:0; Beden (UK)- Melzer (Austria, qual.) 4:6, 6:3, 6:4, 6:4; Coric (Croatia)- Fritz (USA) 6:3, 6:1, 6:3; Mathieu (France)- Giraldo (Colombia) 6:4, 6:7(2), 6:4, 1:6, 6:3; Monaco (Argentina)- Istomin (Uzbekistan) 3:6, 6:4, 6:3, 7:5; Estrela (Dominican Republic)- Marchenko (Ukraine) 7:5, 6:4, 6:3; Alice (France, WC)- Chung Hyun ( South Korea) 6:1, 6:4, 6:4; Jaziri (Tunisia)- Mayer (Germany) 6:3, 3:6, 6:1, 6:2; Bagnis (Argentina)- De Schepper (France, qualifier) ​​6:0, 6:2, 7:6; Mayu (France)- Berankis (Lithuania) 7:6, 6:2, 6:1; Garcia (Spain)- De Bakker (Holland) 6:4, 6:4, 5:7, 7:6; Burloc (Argentina, qual)- Lorenzi (Italy) 6:3, 6:0, 6:2; Vesely (Czech Republic)- Ram (USA) 6:4, 6:4, 6:7, 6:0; Gulbis (Latvia)- Seppi (Italy) 6:3, 7:5, 6:4; Baghdatis (Cyprus)- Muller (Luxembourg) 7:5, 6:4, 6:1; Martin (Slovakia)- Munoz de la Nava (Spain) 6:2, 6:3, 4:6, 6:4; Ramos (Spain)- Ceballos (Argentina) 6:3, 4:6, 7:5, 6:0; Pella (Argentina)- Schwartzman (Argentina) 6:2, 3:6, 6:2, 6:3; Fratangelo (USA, WC)- Querry (USA) 6:3, 6:1, 6:7, 6:3; Edmund (UK)- Gabashvili (Brazil, Qual.) 7:6, 6:7, 7:5, 6:1; Burg (France, WC)- Samper Montana (Spain) 7:5, 7:6, 7:6

Women. First round. Makarova (Russia, 27)- Lepchenko (USA) 5:7, 6:4, 6:3; Kasatkina (Russia, 29)- Friedsam (Germany) 6:1, 4:6, 6:3; S. Williams (USA, 1)- Rybarikova (Slovakia) 6:2, 6:0; Bertens (Holland)- Kerber (Germany, 3) 6:2, 3:6, 6:3; Knapp (Italy)- Azarenka (Belarus, 5) 6:3, 6:7(6), 4:0 - refusal; Bachinsky (Switzerland, 8)- Soler-Espinosa (Spain) 6:3, 6:1; W. Williams (USA, 9)- Kontaveit (Estonia) 7:6, 7:6; Suarez-Navarro (Spain, 12)- Sinyakova (Czech Republic, qual.) 6:2, 4:6, 6:2; Ivanovic (Serbia, 14)- Dodin (France, WC) 6:0, 5:7, 6:2; Keys (USA, 15)- Vekic (Croatia) 6:3, 6:2; Svitolina (Ukraine, 18)- Kirstya (Romania, qual) 6:1, 6:3; Gerges (Germany)- Konta (Great Britain, 20) 6:2, 6:3; Stosur (Australia 21)- Doi (Japan) 6:2, 4:6, 6:3; Cibulkova (Slovakia, 22)- Zheng Saiwei (China) 6:3, 6:1; Maria (Germany)- Jankovic (Serbia, 23) 6:3, 3:6, 6:3; Mladenovic (France, 26)- Schiavone (Italy) 6:2, 6:4; Petkovic (Germany, 28)- Robson (Great Britain) 6:2, 6:2; Parmentier (France)- Niculescu (Romania, 31) 6:2, 7:6; Pereira (Brazil)- Cr. Plishkova (Czech Republic) 7:5, 3:6, 9:7; Townsend (USA, WC)- Ess (France, WC) 6:2, 6:1; Babos (Hungary)- Crawford (USA) 6:4, 6:0; Allertova (Czech Republic)- Nara (Japan) 7:5, 3:6, 0:2, refusal; Wang Qiang (China)- Andrianjafitrimo (France, WC) 6:0, 6:0; Groom (Croatia)- Rodionova (Australia, WC) 6:2, 6:3; Putintseva (Kazakhstan) - Wozniak (Canada, SR) 6:1, 6:1; Sevastova (Latvia)- Vickery (USA, qual.) 6:2, 6:2; Giorgi (Italy)- Lim (France, WC) 6:3, 6:2; Razzano (France, WC)- Soylu (Turkey, qual.) 4:6, 6:1, 6:0; Puig (Puerto Rico)- Govortsova (Belarus) 7:5, 6:3; Duque Marino (Colombia)- Gavrilova (Australia) 5:7, 6:4, 6:4; Chirico (USA qual)- Davis (USA) 6:2, 2:6, 8:6; Cornet (France)- Flipkens (Belgium) 6:1, 6:0; Falconi (USA)- Barthel (Germany) 6:4, 0:6, 6:2; Bouchard (Canada)- Sigmund (Germany) 6:2, 6:2; Zhang Shuai (China)- Voskoboeva (Kazakhstan) 7:5, 6:2.

Rafael Nadal took two titles in Monte Carlo and Barcelona, ​​Novak Djokovic was defeated in Rome and Monte Carlo, and also grabbed the steering wheel from Bellucci. Murray played in the Madrid final and took the title in Rome. These are, perhaps, the main events that precede Roland Garros 2016. Federer will not play yet, but the Swiss was not a contender for the title.

Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros 2016

The undisputed favorite of the current RG, but Novak lost this season. Djokovic's main problem at the current Roland Garros is physical form. If Novak doesn't fill up before the semi-finals (most likely with Nadal), then (most likely) Murray will beat him in the final. The first two rounds of Djokovic are very easy, and then Delbonis (most likely), Bautista (again, with a high degree of probability) and Ferrer. In principle, all the guys are passing.

Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros 2016

It’s more difficult for Nadal, there is Fognini, who can easily defeat Nadal. Next is Tim, who has already won Rafu this season. Then someone from Goffen / Tsonga, which also does not add whists to Nadal. But!, Nadal, unlike Djokovic, only plays better with every difficult match (which he wins). So, if he goes through this meat grinder, Djokovic will have more serious resistance than last season.

Andy Murray at Roland Garros 2016

Murray in the first round got not the easiest Stepenek. In a five-set format, Radek has little chance, but Murray should get on his nerves. Further, if he gets there, then Peer. But the Frenchman is very weak physically, so the chances of their meeting are slim. In the quarterfinals, we expect to see a confrontation with Nishikori. It will be interesting, but Murray must also pass it. (Maybe there is Kyrgios, but the same as with Nishikori). In the semifinals we expect to see Vavrikna, like Stan played out.

The main contenders have been described. We do not think that there will be strong changes in the camp of leaders. The main question is whether Nadal will reach the semi-finals. So far, it is difficult to say who will be stronger in the potential semi-finals Djokovic or Nadal. Murray is obliged to go from his half to the final, there is not a single supernatural opponent there.

Who else can surprise you? Kyrgios, the Australian played very well. Ferrer is gaining momentum, and the Spaniard will add very strongly during the tournament. It seems Stan is coming to life, but somehow we don't believe in the Swiss (in a year, Stan gave out 2-3 decent matches). Can Nishikori surprise, the Japanese plays big starts well (but again, this is clay). However, in terms of the fight for the title, we still single out 3: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray.

As gray as the football game on Sunday night was, Serbian Novak Djokovic was so good in the afternoon. The stubborn Balkan Joker won the Roland Garros final on his fourth attempt and did what neither Roger Federer nor Rafael Nadal had ever been able to do.

First after Laver

It may not be good to draw parallels between a living person and a person who has just died, but Djokovic and Muhammad Ali have something in common. He, too, lives for his own pleasure under the gaze of millions. He can afford it instead of wearing a mask of political correctness. Because he is the best in the business. Ali scandalized, mocked his rivals, uttered aphorisms, and then entered the ring and knocked out the mouthguards of the world's leading boxers. Everyone remembers his defiant behavior, but is recognized as the fighter of the century. Djokovic dances with ball-boys, makes funny videos, plays the fool on the court. It is not even close to the aristocracy inherent in European tennis. However, the Serbian gets away with everything, because no one can take more than two sets from him for a year in a row. Last weekend the world lost the great boxer of the past and finally recognized the great tennis player of the present.

Defeating Andy Murray in the Roland Garros final, Djokovic achieved everything. He didn't just assemble a career Slam like Federer, Nadal, Agassi and four other celebrities. He did what Nadal and Federer failed, and now it is unlikely to succeed. Won four Slams in a row! Last time this was done by Rod Laver in 1969. The Australian is, of course, an outstanding person, but then the competition is not comparable to the heyday of the Open Era. “Probably not soon someone will repeat your achievement. You're doing great, Novak. I am proud that I became an accomplice of such an event,” admitted Andy Murray. Fine, correct words, but because of this attitude, Murray usually cannot cope with the Serbian champion. The Briton is too correct, too constrained by the rules of conduct, and Djokovic allows himself to do what he wants. True, he also commented on the long-awaited victory carefully and within the limits of decency. Why ruin a day like this? And so half the days of Roland Garros were ruined by rain.

"Thank you Andy for the kind words," Novak said. - It was an honor to play against you. I'm sure you'll win big trophies in the future. Congratulations to your team. I want to thank my team. Thanks to everyone who helped me become a champion. Thanks to the fans for the passion for tennis."

It's funny that against the backdrop of endless praises, the men's final of Roland Garros-2016 is lost. A typical strong-willed male fight between Djokovic and Murray. As usual, the Serb turned out to be more courageous and stubborn, but not to say more talented. Red-haired Andy lost to the first racket of the world not in talent, but in character.

Sharapova in Spanish

The predictable outcome of the men's part of the tournament was pleasantly diversified by the sensation of the women. Spaniard Garbin Muguruza defeated Serena Williams in the final. The American again lost a piece of the pie, which she had already pricked on a fork and brought to her mouth. You are the one to blame. The game of Lady C in the tournament sometimes caused horror - and not at all with the power of the man's innings. The current Serena resembles a vicious parody of herself, only occasionally rising to her former transcendental level. Rivals forgave the mighty Williams bad draws, but someone had to prevent this undeserved victory.

It is ironic that Muguruza played Maria Sharapova's power tennis in the final. For a long time he did not rescue the Russian woman in matches against Serena, but the Spaniard crushed the Black Mamba with powerful attacks. And yet ... The aging Williams lost more to herself than to her opponent. No one has the right to push Serena to end her career, but it hurts to see the strongest tennis player of our time in a loose state. She deserves a better ending.

|Numbers

Novak Djokovic earned $100,000,000 in prize money during his career! He was the first in the history of men's tennis to take this symbolic, but damn nice mark. On account of Roger Federer 98 million "green". The Swiss had to get ahead of the Serb. Interrupted injury. None of the other stars of the men's court even knocked out 80 million from the organizers of the tournaments. So, on account of the famous American Pete Sampras 43 million in his entire career. However, in his time, money was worth much more. Inflation!

| By the way

Makarova and Vesnina will take revenge at the Olympics?

Elena Vesnina and Ekaterina Makarova failed to take the Roland Garros title in the women's doubles. To the delight of the stands, the French women Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia beat the Russians in the final - 3:6, 6:2, 4:6. Note that both pairs can take part in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the same composition.

results

Roland Garros. Grand slam. 30,717,500 euros. Priming

Finals

Women. Muguruza (Spain, 4)- S. Williams (USA, 1) 7:5, 6:4

Men. Djokovic (Serbia, 1)- Murray (Great Britain, 2) 3:6, 6:1, 6:2, 6:4.

Novak Djokovic (Serbia) - Andy Murray (Great Britain) - 3:6, 6:1, 6:2, 6:4

Serb Novak Djokovic won for the first time in his career Open Championship French tennis.

In the final duel, the Serbian defeated the British Andy Murray with a score of 3:6, 6:1, 6:2, 6:4.

Tennis players spent 3 hours and 5 minutes on the court. If in aces (4 versus 3), doubles (3 versus 3) and unforced errors (37 versus 39) there was an approximate equality, then the Serb significantly surpassed his opponent in the number of actively won draws (41 versus 23).

Also worth noting is Djokovic's confident play at the net, where he won 26 out of 33 goals, while Murray won 13 out of 24.

With this victory, Djokovic collected the so-called "career helmet". He won six times in Australia, three times in Great Britain, twice in the USA and once won in France.








Women

Ekaterina Makarova / Elena Vesnina (both - Russia) - Caroline Garcia / Kristina Mladenovic (both - France) - 3:6, 6:2, 4:6

Russian women Elena Vesnina and Ekaterina Makarova in the final doubles Roland Garros lost to the French Kristine Mladenovic and carolyn garcia.

The meeting, which lasted 2 hours and 7 minutes, ended with the score 3:6, 6:2, 4:6.

In the third set, the fight was equal until the score was 4:4, after which the French women converted a break point and successfully completed the meeting on their serve.

For both 23-year-old Mladenovic and 22-year-old Garcia, this title was the first in their careers at Grand Slam tournaments.


Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia

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