Roland Garros Preview - 100 titles for Djokovic, can he still win a Slam?
Summary
In this final Roland Garros preview, the team and guest Matt Futterman discuss media day insights, including the rise of Victoria Mboko and honest interviews from Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud. A major topic is the controversial culture of playing through injury, with perspectives from Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka. They also analyze Novak Djokovic's 100th title win in Geneva and its implications for the French Open, review other tournament results, and preview the day one order of play, including the Nadal ceremony potentially featuring Roger Federer.Episode description
With just one day to go until Roland Garros, Matt Futterman joins Catherine, David and Matt on the show to wrap up media day and get hyped for the start of the tournament.
Part one - More reflections from media day, including a big discussion about whether tennis has a toxic culture of playing through injury.
Part two - Novak Djokovic wins his 100th title in Geneva, but what does it mean for Roland Garros? (from 39m54s).
Part three - Day one order of play (from 53m32s).
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