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Maybe that was the problem? He had his period.
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LL RBA sounds like he's related to LL Cool J.
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In Masters ATP 1000 Montreal,
Sinner (1) defending champion, Zverev (2) Rublev (5) Dimitorv (7) Rune (13) all with good straight sets wins today Thursday 8th August
Sinner (1) defending champion, Zverev (2) Rublev (5) Dimitorv (7) Rune (13) all with good straight sets wins today Thursday 8th August
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It should be an interesting last third (or so) of the year. Alcaraz sort of faded out last year after Wimbledon, not winning another tournament and reaching only one final. He'll almost certainly do better this year, but he's had quite a last few months, so also wouldn't be surprised if he slowed down a bit.
Lots of little interesting dynamics and players. I mean, even Perricard in Cincy is interesting. Probably not ready to win a Masters yet, but on those fast courts he's going to be dangerous. Even just looking at Canada, and almost half (seven) of the top 16 are out after the 2nd round. Rune-Zverev could be a fun battle of primadonas.
Back to the overall year, Sinner started so dominant and has played well overall, but Carlos sort of blew by him. I imagine he'll be very strong going into the USO and is my current favorite to win it. But I'm not counting Carlos out, with Novak not far behind.
I'm also still hoping that we see something click in Holger Rune ... it just seems like a matter of time. But he's also in danger of slipping into Berdych territory. Still could go either way.
And of course there's Zverev and Tsitsipas, both of whom have played well this year - at least pretty well. I'm still not writing either off four winning a Slam, despite their dogshit mentalities. They'll hang around as dark-horses for a few years yet. I'd just love to see them meet each other in a Slam final. The angst would be through the roof.
Rublev is a mess, though won his first match in Montreal, and Medvedev hasn't won a big title all year. I don't expect much from either, at least on the North American circuit, but Rublev is such a wildcard at the Masters. I mean, his Masters title this year came amidst a slump and while he was sick. Maybe he got a call from Mr Putin.
A dark-horse is Sebastian Korda. Lost in the Olympics kerfuffle is him winning an ATP 500. Arthur Fils, too - both their first 500. Korda's was a bit limp-dick, though, with his best opponent being Tiafoe. Still, a nice trophy to build on. Fils is one to watch in the late season and into next year - I suspect by this time next year we'll have a better sense of his ultimate upside. I still don't see him becoming a true great, but I suppose he could become a less head-casey Tsitsipas/Zverev "lesser elite."
Lots of little interesting dynamics and players. I mean, even Perricard in Cincy is interesting. Probably not ready to win a Masters yet, but on those fast courts he's going to be dangerous. Even just looking at Canada, and almost half (seven) of the top 16 are out after the 2nd round. Rune-Zverev could be a fun battle of primadonas.
Back to the overall year, Sinner started so dominant and has played well overall, but Carlos sort of blew by him. I imagine he'll be very strong going into the USO and is my current favorite to win it. But I'm not counting Carlos out, with Novak not far behind.
I'm also still hoping that we see something click in Holger Rune ... it just seems like a matter of time. But he's also in danger of slipping into Berdych territory. Still could go either way.
And of course there's Zverev and Tsitsipas, both of whom have played well this year - at least pretty well. I'm still not writing either off four winning a Slam, despite their dogshit mentalities. They'll hang around as dark-horses for a few years yet. I'd just love to see them meet each other in a Slam final. The angst would be through the roof.
Rublev is a mess, though won his first match in Montreal, and Medvedev hasn't won a big title all year. I don't expect much from either, at least on the North American circuit, but Rublev is such a wildcard at the Masters. I mean, his Masters title this year came amidst a slump and while he was sick. Maybe he got a call from Mr Putin.
A dark-horse is Sebastian Korda. Lost in the Olympics kerfuffle is him winning an ATP 500. Arthur Fils, too - both their first 500. Korda's was a bit limp-dick, though, with his best opponent being Tiafoe. Still, a nice trophy to build on. Fils is one to watch in the late season and into next year - I suspect by this time next year we'll have a better sense of his ultimate upside. I still don't see him becoming a true great, but I suppose he could become a less head-casey Tsitsipas/Zverev "lesser elite."
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Play is cancelled in Montreal
3 RD 2 matches still to finish and tomorrows forecast is 'horrendous".
6 seeds fell, Medvedev (3), Tsitsipas (8), Paul (10), Shelton (11), Humbert (12), Khachanov (16)
3 RD 2 matches still to finish and tomorrows forecast is 'horrendous".
6 seeds fell, Medvedev (3), Tsitsipas (8), Paul (10), Shelton (11), Humbert (12), Khachanov (16)
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Schedule for Montreal tomorrow Friday 8th August with a noon start. Rain is expected all day, though.
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The Greek god really lashed out at his father/coach after the loss. Yikes!
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I think it's high time we all referred to him as the Greek dog rather than Greek god at this stage.
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Needs to fast boat Papa Apostolos to the River Styx.. the kid has lost valuable years with that old narcissist.
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This will be a nightmare for the organizers play has been cancelled in Montreal today!
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Stefanos Tsitsipas has made a decision regarding his father as coach? though lets see if this is a permanent decision, he has got rid of his father as coach before and got Mark P, a family friend as his coach, twice, and it did not work out, quite frankly Mark P did nothing to help Stef's game,
"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my collaboration with my father as a coach has come to an end.I prefer to keep my father in his role as a father, and only as a father. My father will continue to travel with me and be there to support me".
Sref wrote in Greek social media today. ( another reliable source OllyTennis@Olly_tennis)
"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my collaboration with my father as a coach has come to an end.I prefer to keep my father in his role as a father, and only as a father. My father will continue to travel with me and be there to support me".
Sref wrote in Greek social media today. ( another reliable source OllyTennis@Olly_tennis)
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Cincinnati Update:
OUT: de Minaur, hip injury he suffered at Wimbledon prevails sad to say, Bublik
IN: Marozsan, Giron ( freeing up a WC)
OUT: de Minaur, hip injury he suffered at Wimbledon prevails sad to say, Bublik
IN: Marozsan, Giron ( freeing up a WC)
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Ivan Ljubicic ( Federer's former coach) would be a good choice for Tsitsipas, he also lives in MC where Stef lives
'AP, suggested to me he thinks Boris Becker would be a good coach for Stef
Help me if he gets Mark P to coach him again, he did nothing for Stef's game when he was coaching him previously
Also Patrick M is available seeing he and Rune have parted. Patrick M has a 'potty mouth' and loves to take the limelight away from the players he coaches and make it "all about himself" eg when he was coaching Serena Williams.
'AP, suggested to me he thinks Boris Becker would be a good coach for Stef
Help me if he gets Mark P to coach him again, he did nothing for Stef's game when he was coaching him previously
Also Patrick M is available seeing he and Rune have parted. Patrick M has a 'potty mouth' and loves to take the limelight away from the players he coaches and make it "all about himself" eg when he was coaching Serena Williams.
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Goran is also free, said he will be ready to work again from September.
Agree on Ljubicic, he could fix Stephanos BH.
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Don,
I forgot about Goran, good to see he is ready to work again from September
Yep Luby can fix Stef's bhand, look what he did to Feds bhand when he was in charge, Fed wasnt " shanking his bhand as much,' when Luby took over
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That was remarkable work. I remember everyone saying where was this BH before when he needed it.
