2019 US Open QF: Monfils vs. Berrettini

[tented]

Who wins?

 

[Double Bagel]

Monfils s playing great tennis and I think it will continue with a straight set win in this match.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

LA Monf is unusually engaged. I don't think Matteo can stop him, no matter how much beautiful he may look.

Monf in 3.

 

[Moxie]

I do think that Monfils is at a new place in terms of motivation, but I think Berrettini will take a set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have to go for my countryman here,.......Italian Stallion in 4 sets.

Hopefully there will be full A/C for Kskate

 

[AnonymousFan]

Berrettini in 5

 

[isabelle]

will la Monf WO ? or retire ? if not he could win

 

[atttomole]

Berrettini wins in 4

 

[Bonaca]

Gael in 4, for me the toughest call.

 

[calitennis127]

I think this may actually be the most entertaining of the four quarterfinals.....I had not seen Berretini before this tournament but I was impressed by some of what I saw against Rublev.

I see a very possible 5-setter here. I won't be disappointed to see either win. I just hope they don't destroy each other and not leave much energy for the guy Federer should have beaten multiple times in RG finals but did not.

 

[The_Grand_Slam]

I think this may actually be the most entertaining of the four quarterfinals.....I had not seen Berretini before this tournament but I was impressed by some of what I saw against Rublev.

I see a very possible 5-setter here. I won't be disappointed to see either win. I just hope they don't destroy each other and not leave much energy for the guy Federer should have beaten multiple times in RG finals but did not.

06,07,11?

 

[calitennis127]

06,07,11?

2007 and 2011 especially.

 

[The_Grand_Slam]

2007 and 2011 especially.

Same here.
Ironically though 2006 had the closest scoreline.

 

[Moxie]

Ah, the 20/20 hindsight/retrospective (ir)reality. At least it's not Darth or me turning this into a Fedal Wars thread.

I like Berrettini a lot, and not just because he's pretty. He's shown a lot of growth this year. But I think Monfils has, too, and he's got the experience. This is the popcorn match to watch.

 

[herios]

Ah, the 20/20 hindsight/retrospective (ir)reality. At least it's not Darth or me turning this into a Fedal Wars thread.

I like Berrettini a lot, and not just because he's pretty. He's shown a lot of growth this year. But I think Monfils has, too, and he's got the experience. This is the popcorn match to watch.

It will be very interesting as they have never played each other. Usually Monfils defends from the stands, so I am sure we will see a lot of drop shots by Matteo, who is pretty good at those.
I will stock up with popcorn, surely

 

[Moxie]

It will be very interesting as they have never played each other. Usually Monfils defends from the stands, so I am sure we will see a lot of drop shots by Matteo, who is pretty good at those.
I will stock up with popcorn, surely

They'd better be good, because Monfils is the fastest guy on tour. SO looking forward to watching this one. Remember, Monfils' GF, Svitolina, is still in the tournament. This is an X-factor. Men are peacocks, and often bring their best when trying to show off for a women. Or especially not to be shown UP by one. Lots going on here. And don't forget, Berrettini knows that Kelli is pulling for him...

 

[kskate2]

As long as he doesn't get stage fright again, Babycakes in 4 to make his first slam SF.

 

[Moxie]

As long as he doesn't get stage fright again, Babycakes in 4 to make his first slam SF.

Has he played on Ashe yet? Because that's kind of a thing. I will tell you, GF, that I thought of you watching him on Armstrong yesterday.

 

[kskate2]

I don't think he's been on Ashe yet. That's why I said 4 sets. I think it will take him a set to get accustomed to the size of Ashe.

 

[Moxie]

I don't think he's been on Ashe yet. That's why I said 4 sets. I think it will take him a set to get accustomed to the size of Ashe.

Intimidation factor, for sure. Noise. And a lot of room to move, which will serve Monfils. But he's got a solid chance, and I'm happy for either.