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Tough times for Dominc Thiem, playing a challenger tournament on clay in Perugia, Stefan Travaglia surprised Thiem coming back from a set down to win 26 76 61 to reach the 2nd round.
 

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He’s like he Amanda Bynes of mens tennis. :facepalm:
It is really sad to see him struggle at the challenger level, he played a previous one and also got out early, he is approaching 30 years old, if this form keeps up I feel he has to make a serious choice if he is going to continue to play tennis, players struggle with a wrist injury and they usually never get the power back they once had.
 
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It is really sad to see him struggle at the challenger level, he played a previous one and also got out early, he is approaching 30 years old, if this form keeps up I feel he has to make a serious choice if he is going to continue to play tennis, players struggle with a wrist injury and they usually never get the power back they once had.
He’ll hopefully continue to play. Why would he stop? Retirement is a long time for an athlete. He’s only 29..
 
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He’ll hopefully continue to play. Why would he stop? Retirement is a long time for an athlete. He’s only 29..
Besides sponsorships, appearance fees, freebies comped by tournies for a “name”, so far traveling the world Dominic has actually earned 350K in prize money this year to add to the nearly 30 million made careerwise. A gig that keeps him in shape and as bonus he gets to work on his tan.

Remind me why he should rush to retirement.
 

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In Stuttgart, the Tsitsipas vs. Richard Gasquet match is underway. With a win today, Gasquet would reach the 600 career wins milestone.
Stef found his grass legs in the 2nd set winning 62, lets see if Richard can come back and win in 3
 

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Raonic's comeback stopped in 2nd RD in Hertogenbosch, a loss to Thopmspn 76 (4) 61,had SPs in the 1st set. Milos plans to play Queens Club and Wimbledon with a PR.
 
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Yeah Gasquet on his 5th MP he wins in 3 sets against Stef 76(8) 26 75 and wins his 600 career milestone!

4th active player to reach 600 wins, he joins 3 other active players, Nadal 1068 wins, Djokovic 1058 wins, Murray 725 wins
1st ever French player to reach 600 wins
11th career top 5 win
1st Top 10 win on grass since Wimbeldon 2015 and first ever outside Wimbledon
 
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QFs in Hertogenboash,
Mannarino vs Thompson
McDonals v Hijikata
Griekspoor v De Minaur
Ruusuvuori v Sinner

QFs in Stuggart,
Gasquet v Struff
Hurkacz v O'Connell
Musetti v Tiafoe
Fucsovics v Fritz
 

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Feli Lopez has been named the director of ITF Davis Cups Finals, they take place after the USO in mid September, impressive!
 
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I hope Cilic can get healthy, so he can join the 600 wins club as well. He's only 18 wins away.
He has to return to the tour first, he has withdrawn again, this time Wimbledon,still rehabing from surgery he had earlier this year, knee surgery
 

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Casper Ruud the latest to commit to Laver Cup in Vancouver, joining Tsitsipas, Rune and Rublev on Team Europe ( 2 spots remaining)
 
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