Abierto Mexicano TelCel, Acapulco, Mexico, ATP 500

[El Dude]

I literally only watched the last point. What happened? A rare match of Nick's brilliance paying off? Or did Rafa go AWOL?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nick played two good t/breaks and deserved the win,interesting to see if he backs up in his next match

Rafa......you had your chances.

 

[Moxie]

I don't mind the loss terribly for Rafa. You never know what could happen when you play Nick. Acapulco was about getting in some matches before IW, anyway.

 

[El Dude]

For those who think Kyrgios is an underrated talent, consider:
vs. Novak: 2-0
vs. Rafa: 3-3
vs. Roger: 1-3

He's now 6-6 vs. the three greatest players in tennis history (probably). Ironically he's 1-5 vs Andy.

 

[Moxie]

I literally only watched the last point. What happened? A rare match of Nick's brilliance paying off? Or did Rafa go AWOL?

It was a pretty even, and yet odd match, given that Nick was involved. Rafa should have won that match, I'd say, but he missed so many BP opportunities. When it got to the serve, Nick got him.

 

[El Dude]

It was a pretty even, and yet odd match, given that Nick was involved. Rafa should have won that match, I'd say, but he missed so many BP opportunities. When it got to the serve, Nick got him.

I love Nick's serve. So fearless - especially the 2nd, which is sometimes Sampras-esque. Was he firing in hard 2nd serves?

 

[Moxie]

For those who think Kyrgios is an underrated talent, consider:
vs. Novak: 2-0
vs. Rafa: 3-3
vs. Roger: 1-3

He's now 6-6 vs. the three greatest players in tennis history (probably). Ironically he's 1-5 vs Andy.

As has often been pointed out, Nick cares when he play the big guys.

 

[Moxie]

I love Nick's serve. So fearless - especially the 2nd, which is sometimes Sampras-esque. Was he firing in hard 2nd serves?

There were a couple of 2nd serve aces. The one you have to see is when he served underhanded and caught Nadal far behind the baseline. I just have to laugh at the chutzpah. (That was in the 2nd, I think, which he didn't win.)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I just realized Rafa's serve was not broken and he still lost the match....Hey

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nick plays Stan the Man next that is a popcorn match

 

[El Dude]

There were a couple of 2nd serve aces. The one you have to see is when he served underhanded and caught Nadal far behind the baseline. I just have to laugh at the chutzpah. (That was in the 2nd, I think, which he didn't win.)

Love or hate Kyrgios, he may be the most entertaining player on tour. Hopefully he can string together enough magic to win a big title or three.

He's a different player from Monfils, but I almost see him in that "anything goes" wildcard mold...but Monfils with more bite. But the ATP tour could use more unusual players (what happened to Dolgopolov, anyway?).

 

[Moxie]

I just realized Rafa's serve was not broken and he still lost the match....Hey

He played a terrible TB in the 2nd, and missed so many opportunities in the 3rd. I'm giving this one a big "Oh, well," though. It's not like Rafa needs this title.

 

[Moxie]

Nick plays Stan the Man next that is a popcorn match

If someone reminds Nick that Stan has also won 3 Majors, he'll probably get enthusiastic for it. Plus, Stan did not look so amazing today.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He played a terrible TB in the 2nd, and missed so many opportunities in the 3rd. I'm giving this one a big "Oh, well," though. It's not like Rafa needs this title.

It would have be nice to win the title before IW,anyway I am not going to get upset about it,He Better Start Coverting BPs though or else

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If someone reminds Nick that Stan has also won 3 Majors, he'll probably get enthusiastic for it. Plus, Stan did look so amazing today.

Stan has been playing well of late,usually after Nick takes down a top player he goes AWOL in his next match,he has the tools to defeat Stan.

 

[Moxie]

Love or hate Kyrgios, he may be the most entertaining player on tour. Hopefully he can string together enough magic to win a big title or three.

He's a different player from Monfils, but I almost see him in that "anything goes" wildcard mold...but Monfils with more bite. But the ATP tour could use more unusual players (what happened to Dolgopolov, anyway?).

I kinda love Kyrgios. Maybe Monfils with less enthusiasm, but "more bite." Sometimes he just gets them with his unpredictability. Dolgo has an illness that affects him when he travels, if that's the answer to him falling off. I doubt he'll ever get his health or ranking back up to a level to cause trouble. But, yes, another truly wacky game.

 

[Moxie]

Stan has been playing well of late,usually after Nick takes down a top player he goes AWOL in his next match,he has the tools to defeat Stan.

Stevie Johnson gave Stan a lot of trouble today. Nick could take Wawrinka, if he cares to, and he's not too hampered with knee, back and stomach issues.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stevie Johnson gave Stan a lot of trouble today. Nick could take Wawrinka, if he cares to, and he's not too hampered with knee, back and stomach issues.

Nick always has some injury problem before during and after a game,even as a junior he was always getting injured,I do not know if he has a trainer with him,he needs one,he needs to get into the gym and concentrate on some overall muscle strength.

 

[Carol]

Rafa could have won this match perfectly well but I can see that he doesn't have too much confidence like he had before. I don't expect too much of him in IW and Miami, sad but true. Tomorrow Kyrgios will lose because he can't win two matches in a row but not because he is injured, he is not, the way that he was running and serving is not way he had back and knees problems

 

[Moxie]

Rather a curious match-up between young star and tall Zverev v. gritty, grizzled Ferrer, but apparently David didn't come to lose.