Episode 43: Rome Masters 2022 (Review)

Our review of an exciting Rome Masters focussing on Novak Djokovic's run to the title, including a quiz in honour of his 1000th win, and digging into Iga Swiatek's continued dominance on the tour.2:09: Quality of the tournament in general.Men's3:58: Assessing Rafa Nadal's chances at the French Open after his ongoing foot injury made him unable to stay competitive in his loss to Denis Shapovalov. 9:51: Stefanos Tsitsipas saves two match points against Grigor Dimitrov in the second-round. 13:03: Gav's disappointment with Marin Cilic continues.15:01: #Isnerman lose to Mektic and Pavic in the doubles final.17:19: Stan Wawrinka's chances of coming back after his one-sided loss to Novak Djokovic.20:38: An outstanding match played by both as Djokovic defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets.25:17: Casper Ruud's form after his loss to Djokovic.27:14: Novak Djokovic defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas to lift his 38th Masters trophy + the favourites for the French Open.Djokovic's 1000th Win Quiz32:28: Honouring Djokovic's 1000th win with a tough quiz from Gav.1. (32:58) Djokovic recorded his 1000th win on Saturday over Casper Ruud. He beat Andy Murray to win his 400th career match - at which year and event did this occur?2. (33:35) Who did Djokovic defeat to win his first ATP Tour title?3. (34:41) Djokovic famously recorded a 43-match streak from the end of 2010 to the middle of 2011. Who are the only two players on the ATP Tour to have recorded longer win-streaks? 4. (36:08) Who are the only other four players to have recorded over 1000 match wins? (worth 4 points)5. (36:35) Who did Djokovic beat to win his first year-end title?6. (37:25) How many ATP 250 titles has Djokovic won throughout his career?7. (38:19) Outside of Wimbledon, how many grass-court singles titles has Djokovic won?8. (39:47) Where did Djokovic win his one ATP doubles title?9. (40:27) How many of Djokovic's 87 titles have been won on hard-courts?10. (41:23) Out of all the levels of the ATP Tour (Grand Slams, Masters, 500, 250s), at which level has Djokovic lost the fewest finals?Women's42:28: Maria Sakkari loses to Ons Jabeur from 6-1 5-2 30-0 up.46:52: Jabeur continues her run of form saving a match point against Daria Kasatkina.49:33: Iga Swiatek defeats Jabeur in the Rome final + Swiatek's chances at the French Open.54:53: Vika Azarenka's valiant effort in her first set loss to Swiatek.56:50: Laura Robson is forced to retire.