2021 Wimbledon SF: Berrettini vs. Hurkacz

[tented]

Who wins?

They’ve only played once: Miami, two years ago.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I am going with HH on this.

While Matteo seemed to be serving big time in today's QF, it is probably at least partly due to poor returning by FAA. On the other hand HH seems to be a lot more consistent boom boomer. Further HH seems to move well for his height and also wins lots of points coming after long rallies. So, I would tend to think HH has the advantage. But I will give Matteo one set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

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Could you not find a better picture of Matteo

Matteo on a 10 match winning streak on grass
Won 22 of his last 24 matches
This is his first Wimbledon s/final and his second slam s/final.

 

[tented]

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Could you not find a better picture of Matteo

Matteo on a 10 match winning streak on grass
Won 22 of his last 24 matches
This is his first Wimbledon s/final and his second slam s/final.

The photos come from the ATP, but here‘s a good one.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The photos come from the ATP, but here‘s a good one.
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Ahhhhhh that is soo much better thanks.

 

[Moxie]

I am going with HH on this.

While Matteo seemed to be serving big time in today's QF, it is probably at least partly due to poor returning by FAA. On the other hand HH seems to be a lot more consistent boom boomer. Further HH seems to move well for his height and also wins lots of points coming after long rallies. So, I would tend to think HH has the advantage. But I will give Matteo one set.

I think you could also possibly attribute it to the fact that they are really good friends.

Matteo has been to a SF of a Major before, and he is, as Margaret points out, on a great win streak, and, let's face it, if HH had faced a better Roger, he'd be gone. Like most of us, I have limited exposure to Hurkacz, and he seemed to find his more aggressive game v. Medvedev, after the overnight. He's lucky to have been off the court so quickly today. I think he'll feel the nerves more, and retreat a bit early, like he did v. Medvedev. But maybe he'll go for broke. Not always a great strategy. HH is going to look to control the net. Let's see how much nerve he has to do it. Berrettini is quick, for a big guy. I went for Berrettini in 4.

 

[Moxie]

The photos come from the ATP, but here‘s a good one.
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If feel like smooth jazz should play under that photo. A little Barry White, perhaps.

 

[don_fabio]

I am also with Berettini here, italian in 4 is my vote. Same logic as Moxie said, HH could have gone out of the tournament already against Medvedev. Winning against Fed these days is not a big deal, italian is more impressive IMO and I would be surprised if HH wins it.

 

[Mile]

i didnt know they are so high, 196 cm both, and 14 kg surplus on Berettini !!! Amazing. They spoiled my theory to high cant play good, and 96 kg is a lot to play on grass or sand.

 

[don_fabio]

i didnt know they are so high, 196 cm both, and 14 kg surplus on Berettini !!! Amazing.

Italian has big bones.

 

[Mile]

Italian has big bones.

Now try to find if there was GS winner with that height.

 

[Jelenafan]

Now try to find if there was GS winner with that height.

US Open Champ Juan Martin del Potro is 6’-6”.

 

[Moxie]

US Open Champ Juan Martin del Potro is 6’-6”.

Marat Safin won two and he's 193 cm.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I’m going with Babycakes Berrettini. I can see 4, but my gut tells me 5 because of nerves. I trust Berrettini’s game overall more than Hurkacz.

 

[don_fabio]

Now try to find if there was GS winner with that height.

Cilic 198 cm, Krajicek 196 cm, Ivanisevic 193 cm.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I picked Matteo to be in the final at the start I am not changing my mind now
Matteo in 4 sets.

 

[tented]

I’m mainly curious how Hurkacz will be after taking down his idol. How many times have we seen someone take down one of the Big Three, only to lose in the next round? I’m going with Berrettini in 4.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I posted in the general thread, but am repeating here.

According to bookies, Matteo has 68.75% chance of winning and Hubi has 31.25% chance.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I’m mainly curious how Hurkacz will be after taking down his idol. How many times have we seen someone take down one of the Big Three, only to lose in the next round? I’m going with Berrettini in 4.

Normally, I would agree with your statement, but this guy seems to be very cool and level headed. Even if he loses to Babycake, it won't be because he could not recover from the euphoria of feeding Fed a Bagel.

 

[Fiero425]

Full capacity in the stands for matches today! I don't see any masks being worn by fans, but officials & security behind the scenes protected!