2019 Australian Open, Melbourne - ATP GRAND SLAM

[britbox]

TBH i have not seen much of Tiafoe apart from the hopman cup and when he was cheering on Serena Williams at the US Open final last year. So he's a promising american player on the rise , AYE ?

One of the Nextgen bunch - he's been around a little while. Moxie follows him quite closely. I think Nadal will beat him convincingly to be honest.

 

[Moxie]

He was mostly pissed that Nadal stopped him in his service motion because he wasn't ready. A legit complaint.

Jaypers you are tiresome. You watch, but don't comment, then just save it to drop in to demean Rafa's character. Get a life.

 

[Moxie]

One of the Nextgen bunch - he's been around a little while. Moxie follows him quite closely. I think Nadal will beat him convincingly to be honest.

I am a big fan. (He's a local boy of where I come from.) He looked so gassed...I was surprised he managed Dimitrov in 4, (though Dimitrov does play for the Manila Folders.) This is like 2-3 big steps up for Frances. He's been Q or WC, or a bit of main draw, but usually doesn't get out of first round of big tournaments. Thrilled for Frances today, on his birthday! Obviously, I can't root for him in the next match, but I don't think he's got much shot, especially as he looks so tired. Not a way to go into a match v. Nadal. But whatever, of the Next Gen, he has made a statement.

 

[britbox]

Can't remember who mentioned Cilic's serve times but he's averaging 28 seconds a pop here against RBA.

RBA blew a chance to serve for the first set.

 

[Andy22]

Wow did you see nadal destroy berdych today, hes definitely playing the highest level of tennis this event. federer fans must be getting worried, clearly federer not at nadal or djokovic level these days, Also thats nadal 6th grand slam Qtr final in a row. Definitely the best match anyone's played all event

 

[britbox]

I am a big fan. (He's a local boy of where I come from.) He looked so gassed...I was surprised he managed Dimitrov in 4, (though Dimitrov does play for the Manila Folders.) This is like 2-3 big steps up for Frances. He's been Q or WC, or a bit of main draw, but usually doesn't get out of first round of big tournaments. Thrilled for Frances today, on his birthday! Obviously, I can't root for him in the next match, but I don't think he's got much shot, especially as he looks so tired. Not a way to go into a match v. Nadal. But whatever, of the Next Gen, he has made a statement.

They zoned in on him at Channel 9 heading back into the locker room. He looked like he was hobbling a bit.

 

[Moxie]

Can't remember who mentioned Cilic's serve times but he's averaging 28 seconds a pop here against RBA.

RBA blew a chance to serve for the first set.

I can't either, but someone did call him out as a sneaky slow one.

 

[Moxie]

They zoned in on him at Channel 9 heading back into the locker room. He looked like he was hobbling a bit.

I think he's toast. I don't want him to be, obviously. I hope he makes a good showing v Rafa. But it seems like he's hit the wall. Well, he's a kid. He could recover.

 

[Andy22]

The American kid gave F.tiafoe will gave nadal a hard time for at least the first 2 sets.

 

[Moxie]

The American kid gave F.tiafoe will gave nadal a hard time for at least the first 2 sets.

This is based on...?

 

[GameSetAndMath]

One of the Nextgen bunch - he's been around a little while. Moxie follows him quite closely. .

Just for Moxie's sake, I hope Tiafoe wins his next match.

 

[Moxie]

Just for Moxie's sake, I hope Tiafoe wins his next match.

That is the most generous you have ever been in my direction. How kind of you! B-)

 

[Moxie]

Tight TB, but first set goes to Cilic.

 

[britbox]

I'm going tune out for a bit and grab some dinner. Big one ahead with Fed and Stefanos.

 

[Andy22]

This is based on...?

They have not played before so nothing really just, nadal curse nerves.

 

[Moxie]

They have not played before so nothing really just, nadal curse nerves.

Tiafoe is one of my NextGen faves. He's pretty much out of gas. I hope he makes a good showing v. Rafa, but I don't hold out much hope. I honestly thought his AO was over this round, but Dimitov is such a pushover.

 

[britbox]

McEnroe saying Tiafoe might be the next big name... can't say I agree. This fella coming up - Stefanos Tsipitas has better prospects, along with Zverev and maybe Karen Khachanov IMO.

 

[britbox]

Big roar for Fed as he enters the arena. Little doubt who will have the crowd tonight.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

They have not played before so nothing really just, nadal curse nerves.

This is how Tiafoe hits with Ralph .

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Go Fed!

I got some Glenlivet for this match.