2023 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

I warned you. He looks so unwell he doesn't look like himself. Anyway, Paul wins it in the TB.

Fritz was my pick to win this tournament he played well until the SF, must be crook, tummy bug that made him throw up

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alex De Minaur v Holger Rune SF match will start next around midnight in Acapulco? Hmmmmm.

 

[Moxie]

Alex De Minaur v Holger Rune SF match will start next around midnight in Acapulco? Hmmmmm.

The Spanish-speaking countries tend to be late-night types. They only had a few matches today, but went for the evening start. Players are entertainers, so they have to go with it.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Spanish-speaking countries tend to be late-night types. They only had a few matches today, but went for the evening start. Players are entertainers, so they have to go with it.

I suppose so, the crowd loves tennis at Acapulco tennis, that is for sure

 

[Moxie]

Andrea Petkovic calling this match for Tennis Channel. It took me a while to recognize her, and I hadn't realized she'd retired. I liked her as a player. Too many injuries, I guess. She's really appealing as a commentator. Whoever the guy is with her is completely vanilla.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Andrea Petkovic calling this match for Tennis Channel. It took me a while to recognize her, and I hadn't realized she'd retired. I like her as a player. Too many injuries, I guess. She's really appealing as a commentator.

Yes she has been doing a great job as a commentator, sad to say injuries cut short her career

 

[Moxie]

Yes she has been doing a great job as a commentator, sad to say injuries cut short her career

She had a great personality on court, so not surprising that it translates to the commentators chair.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

She had a great personality on court, so not surprising that it translates to the commentators chair.

Remember the Petko Dance she used to do on court lol!

 

[Moxie]

De Minaur does well to get out of his service game, with 2 DFs in a row. Rune makes 2 terrible challenges, the last one so risible that Bernardes doesn't even allow it, saving Holger from himself. Now things get salty, with Rune serving at 3-4, and De Minaur going straight at the angelic Rune for having gone at him earlier in the match.

 

[Moxie]

Slight momentum shift after that tough hold from Alex 2 games ago. He held easily in this one, for 5-4. And the angel on Rune's shoulder seems to be losing the battle, a bit, with the devil on his other one. I feel we're going 3. It seemed to be all Rune until about 15 minutes ago.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Slight momentum shift after that tough hold from Alex 2 games ago. He held easily in this one, for 5-4. And the angel on Rune's shoulder seems to be losing the battle, a bit, with the devil on his other one. I feel we're going 3. It seemed to be all Rune until about 15 minutes ago.

Rune has more weapons than Alex, in saying that Alex will fight for every point and will chase down any ball

 

[Moxie]

Rune has more weapons than Alex, in saying that Alex will fight for every point and will chase down any ball

Agreed. Everyone expects Rune to win this match, I think, but Alex will at least make it rough for him.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Agreed. Everyone expects Rune to win this match, I think, but Alex will at least make it rough for him.

I think this is their first meeting as well, agreed Alex makes life difficult for most players he meets

 

[Moxie]

I think this is their first meeting as well, agreed Alex makes life difficult for most players he meets

It's his strongest quality. And Rune plays a poor game, Alex a good one, and on to a 3rd set we go. Tommy Paul will be happy about that.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It's his strongest quality. And Rune plays a poor game, Alex a good one, and on to a 3rd set we go. Tommy Paul will be happy about that.

You were correct here we go into a 3rd set, Paul I feel will have to take a 'ice bath' after his match lol!anyway it is 2am in Acapuclo

 

[Moxie]

Now Rune is about to cramp.

 

[Moxie]

De Minaur tends to be very fit...I don't think he's going to cramp.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Now Rune is about to cramp.

Conditions high in humidity, can make your cramp, though as a athlete you should prepare before, drinking lots of water, salt tablets, etc coaches should also prepare their players as well, or advise them

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hell Rune cant move or serve with cramping now?

 

[Moxie]

Conditions high in humidity, can make your cramp, though as a athlete you should prepare before, drinking lots of water, salt tablets, etc coaches should also prepare their players as well, or advise them

It's painful to watch Rune right now. He even did the underhand serve. He's really suffering. It came on very suddenly.