2015 Shanghai Masters 1000

[nehmeth]

I think it depends on which Stan shows up. I think Stan wins, and brings good tennis to the table against Rafa.

Teen-shagging Stan had a tough time making it to the quarters. Ralf's gotten better with each big server he's faced. Not seeing it. :nono

 

[Kieran]

Schedule for upcoming quarters:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/shanghai/5014/daily-schedule

Murray and Berdych are 6/6 in their h2h. I think Murray takes this one handily.

With the others:
- Ralf beats Stan
- Anderson takes down Jo
- Nole end's Bernie's run.

I think it depends on which Stan shows up. I think Stan wins, and brings good tennis to the table against Rafa.

It depends which Rafa shows up! Any Rafa from before his back broke, and he takes this. Unfortunately, we ain't seen that Rafa in a while... :cry

 

[Kirijax]

Great QF match ups!

Djoko should have no problem with Atomic.
Murray-Berd is a toss up. Berdych got past one of his difficult opponents so he's playing well.
Stan- Rafa. I have no idea. Depends on which Stan shows up. I'll go with Rafa. He is now officially doomed.
Mr. Anderson is planning on staying in the Top Ten for longer than just a cup of coffee? It's turning into a meal at Denny's. Beat Tsonga and he could move up to a nice long meal at Red Lobster. But Jo-W wins this one me thinks.

 

[dante1976]

SF = Djoko/Andy and Rafa/Jo

 

[Kirijax]

Tsonga holds off a hot Anderson 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-4 and advances to the SF! Tough luck for Anderson. He really could have used that win to bolster his chances for the WTF.

Up next! The Bull and The Man! Could be a good one!

 

[Fiero425]

Tsonga holds off a hot Anderson 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-4 and advances to the SF! Tough luck for Anderson. He really could have used that win to bolster his chances for the WTF.

Up next! The Bull and The Man! Could be a good one!

Anderson had his chances! Like most in that lower tier, they just can't finish! There's no excuse; esp. w/ a lead in that 1st set TB! What did I hear; lost 7 of the last 8 pts w/ multiple set points? He won't get my endorsement again! :nono

 

[Kieran]

I missed the start of this, but it's 5-2 for Rafa. He had two set points at 15-40, but Timidity Ralph showed up and he deferred....

 

[Kieran]

6-2. Reminds me of a player I used to know... :clap

 

[Kirijax]

6-2. Reminds me of a player I used to know... :clap

Good first set for Nadal! Where is The Man?

 

[Kieran]

6-2. Reminds me of a player I used to know... :clap

Good first set for Nadal! Where is The Man?

Rafa's the Man!

 

[Kieran]

This is a far more assertive and assured rafa than we've seen for a while. Notice how much his game improves when his mental side improves. Some people think that having confidence can't help with movement and such things, but everything rises by a large percent when you're confident...

 

[Kieran]

2-0. Stan getting squeezed like a lemon...

 

[Kieran]

A better game by the Cradle Snatcher, but he's down 0-3...

 

[Kieran]

4-0. Vintage beat down stuff...

 

[Kieran]

5-0. I think Stan needs another broken back to help him. :snicker

Rafa looks strong, forceful, positive in his mindset, decisive in his shots, he's serving well too. Very impressed...

 

[Kieran]

Good game by Stan, found some desperate face-saving shots to avoid the doughnut...

 

[tented]

I only caught the last few games, but Rafa looked strong and focused, while Stan looked ... well, almost unengaged.

Great to see Rafa winning again. :clap

 

[Kieran]

I only caught the last few games, but Rafa looked strong and focused, while Stan looked ... well, almost unengaged.

Great to see Rafa winning again. :clap

Good to see you, brother!

Stan was disengaged - by Nadal! :clap

 

[nehmeth]

I only caught the last few games, but Rafa looked strong and focused, while Stan looked ... well, almost unengaged.

Great to see Rafa winning again. :clap

Hi tented! :clap

Woke up to watch Novak only to find Ralf had torched that ugly turd. Congrats guys!!

Been impressed with how composed and focused young Tomic has been here. Looking forward to this one.

 

[Kieran]

Novak will hammer Tomic. Nole has been too good for everyone since he arrived in Asia, and Tomic is certainly not gonna ruffle that...