2021 ATP General News

[Moxie]

That has to be 'the choke job of the year' lol!

I only watched some of that, but Kukushkin did stay valiantly in. It was a hard-fought 3rd set tb.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I only watched some of that, but Kukushkin did stay valiantly in. It was a hard-fought 3rd set tb.

Yes it was...I have just got back from the gym,the 3 set t/break had all the twists and turns and drama.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elias Ymer playing well above his ranking 171 against Rublev especially from the 2nd set.Rublev serving for the match at 5-4,broken,Ymer won 7-5.3rd set went to a t/break,Rublev's serve was a feature in the t/break which he won and put Russia up 1-0.
Rublev d Ymer 62 57 76(3)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Medvedev puts RTF in back to back semi finals defeating Mikael Ymer 64 64.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Semi finals are set at Davis Cup,
Croatia vs Serbia
Russia vs Germany

 

[Fiero425]

Medvedev puts RTF in back to back semi finals defeating Mikael Ymer 64 64.

Not so impressive! What in the world made this tie so difficult? Sweden hasn't been a real player in international tennis since Soderling!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not so impressive! What in the world made this tie so difficult? Sweden hasn't been a real player in international tennis since Soderling!

Meddy has to improve his first serve,he had 9 DF.,though as we have seen before in DC ties,players regardless say of their lower ranking seem to play 'out of their skins',when playing for their country.

 

[Fiero425]

Meddy has to improve his first serve,he had 9 DF.,though as we have seen before in DC ties,players regardless say of their lower ranking seem to play 'out of their skins',when playing for their country.

IDK how Russia can get past Germany playing like this! It'll be tough on Djokovic either way even if he can get past Croatia tomorrow!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

IDK how Russia can get past Germany playing like this! It'll be tough on Djokovic either way even if he can get past Croatia tomorrow!

Both Meddy and 'he who has the best hair in tennis' will need to improve if they are to defeat Germany.I feel Croatia holds the upper hand if it goes to doubles,they have the top ranked doubles team,though stranger things have happened in DC ties.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

As I have stated in Davis Cup ranking means nothing at times,as Borna Gojo ranked 279 defeats Lajovic 46 63 62 to put Croatia up 1-0 against Serbia.
Djokovic-Cilic next.

 

[Fiero425]

As I have stated in Davis Cup ranking means nothing at times,as Borna Gojo ranked 279 defeats Lajovic 46 63 62 to put Croatia up 1-0 against Serbia.
Djokovic-Cilic next.

It's like Lajovic forgot how to play after winning that 1st set! He looked quite average and wasn't doing anything special to stay in the match! Novak's teammates aren't doing him any favors even though ranked a lot higher than the opponents they're losing to! Reminds me of Borg's era where he had to do it all!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It's like Lajovic forgot how to play after winning that 1st set! He looked quite average and wasn't doing anything special to stay in the match! Novak's teammates aren't doing him any favors even though ranked a lot higher than the opponents they're losing to! Reminds me of Borg's era where he had to do it all!

I am right on track saying yesterday,thinking this tie could go down to the doubles....I cannot see Cilic upsetting Novak,I think Novak has a H2H 17-2 over Cilic

 

[don_fabio]

Glad to see some are still watching Davis Cup in this crippled format. Croatia is kicking ass. Now all you need to win is inspired singles guy and no. 1 doubles in the world . If we win this today, I don't think we have chance in a final against possibly Russia. Still a great achievement.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Glad to see some are still watching Davis Cup in this crippled format. Croatia is kicking ass. Now all you need to win is inspired singles guy and no. 1 doubles in the world . If we win this today, I don't think we have chance in a final against possibly Russia. Still a great achievement.

Hi Don! ....agree the powers that be have really 'stuffed up Davis Cup' sad to see.Personally I have always loved DC and have been to ties live,which is a great atmosphere.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Doubles to decide the tie between Serbia and Croatia.
Djokovic defeated Cilic 64 62.
Serbian doubles team will face the No 1 world ranked doubles team from Croatia Mektic and Pavic.

 

[Fiero425]

Hi Don! ....agree the powers that be have really 'stuffed up Davis Cup' sad to see.Personally I have always loved DC and have been to ties live,which is a great atmosphere.

Both sides are to blame! Most top players complain about a long season, but it usually doesn't stop them from making money grabs playing useless exhibitions! Back in the day it meant more with limited venues, $$, and TV time! All that's at a premium now! Millions have been sunk into DC so we should be glad there's any incarnation of the event! Nadal's blowing off both from what I hear! He's still resting thru to AO! The ATP Cup was created in direct competition and opposition trying to take over the WHOLE tour! The Majors were destined to be the ITF's last lifeline with all their history behind them! Heaven knows Wimbledon could do better with all the money they make during the fortnight! I haven't watched them in decades, but the Federation Cup has done well doing it this way; 2 singles and 1 doubles over a couple weeks instead of stretching it out over the entire season!

 

[Fiero425]

Doubles to decide the tie between Serbia and Croatia.
Djokovic defeated Cilic 64 62.
Serbian doubles team will face the No 1 world ranked doubles team from Croatia Mektic and Pavic.

Well it's a good think Novak''s been practicing his doubles! It's a different sport, but he's gotten more aggressive; even in his singles!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Both sides are to blame! Most top players complain about a long season, but it usually doesn't stop them from making money grabs playing useless exhibitions! Back in the day it meant more with limited venues, $$, and TV time! All that's at a premium now! Millions have been sunk into DC so we should be glad there's any incarnation of the event! Nadal's blowing off both from what I hear! He's still resting thru to AO! The ATP Cup was created in direct competition and opposition trying to take over the WHOLE tour! The Majors were destined to be the ITF's last lifeline with all their history behind them! Heaven knows Wimbledon could do better with all the money they make during the fortnight! I haven't watched them in decades, but the Federation Cup has done well doing it this way; 2 singles and 1 double over a couple weeks instead of stretching it out over the entire season!

Agree about the Fed Cup format,maybe the DC should also adopt their current format,though if the finals of the DC go to Abu Dhabi I do not think we will see many top players at all,I will not blame them for not going,they need a vacation,before starting pre season.Also I prefer the Hopman Cup over this new ATP Cup.,which I heard maybe coming back.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well it's a good think Novak''s been practicing his doubles! It's a different sport, but he's gotten more aggressive; even in his singles!

We shall see in the tie,I personally think the established pair of Metkic and Pavic will win.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Congratulations to team Croatia into the final of Davis Cup
Metkic/Pavic defeated Djokovic/Krajinovic 75 61., in the doubles.

I would like to give a shout out to Borna Gojo ranked 279 he has defeating so far in DC this week,
Popyrin 61# 76 75
Sanego 27# 76 36 62
Lajovic 33# 46 63 62