Acapulco 500

[Moxie]

Overall an ugly match. 90 unforced errors for the two players combined.

and Why the heck do they play this late in Mexico? Does anyone know?

I didn't think it was ugly, on Dimitrov's side, except for that random exhibition shot. Andy, however, should have been cleaner, if he wasn't going to be bolder.

And I'm no expert on Mexican culture, but in most Latin countries, nothing really interesting happens before 10-11pm. Could be that.

 

[tented]

Overall an ugly match. 90 unforced errors for the two players combined.

and Why the heck do they play this late in Mexico? Does anyone know?

I didn't think it was ugly, on Dimitrov's side, except for that random exhibition shot. Andy, however, should have been cleaner, if he wasn't going to be bolder.

And I'm no expert on Mexican culture, but in most Latin countries, nothing really interesting happens before 10-11pm. Could be that.

Nehmeth is correct: the matches got backed up, which is why this one started so late. It's a combined event, so there are both ATP & WTA matches.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Good that Iona slept through the match. :snigger

 

[isabelle]

I guess Dimitrov'll win his first 500 in Mexic ?

 

[I.Haychew]

I guess Dimitrov'll win his first 500 in Mexic ?

Maybe so...but not THIS year. GO K.A.!!!

 

[TsarMatt]

That's what you get for endlessly pushing, Murray. You need to utilise your weapons.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

A step in the right direction for Grigor, and another tiny crack on the ceiling, no?

 

[Kieran]

I didn't see the match, how was Murray? he's taking his time to get back to full speed, is he? Or did he find his range but was still took down?

 

[kskate2]

^^ Not quite back yet Kieran. Saw more positive signs this week than from AO, but he isn't quite 100% comfortable on the court. It would have been good for his confidence to get this title, but he made some progress this week and that's a step forward.

 

[Kieran]

Thanks, kskate! I watched the highlights and fair play to Grigor, he stuck to his task. I hope he wins the final, I'd also like to see youngsters make a move, though I'm not a signature to the deal that the glass ceiling is in any trouble from any of them - just yet...

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

I watched sets 2 and 3..grigor is mentally/physically way stronger than before,

andy flagged a bit at the end, not at his best yet but getting closer to it.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

You always go against the fave Kiu.

It pays once in a while!

 

[Riotbeard]

Very good win for Grigor. If he comes through in the final, it will be a big step. He should beat KA, but if he doesn't come out ready... Anderson won't give him the title.

 

[Riotbeard]

It's also worth pointing out, how much the semi last night is evidence that this tournament is better on hards. It draws better player due to its proximity to Indian Wells, and thus better play!

 

[I.Haychew]

Anderson is in prime position to pull oph the double...He's playing in both the singles phinal AND the doubles phinal.

 

[Front242]

^ Phenomenal, Phun and Phierce Phuk1ing exciting

 

[I.Haychew]

^ Phenomenal, Phun and Phierce Phuk1ing exciting

Damn right, Phront!!!

 

[herios]

^ Phenomenal, Phun and Phierce Phuk1ing exciting

Damn right, Phront!!!

Unexpected phinal, it will be a milestone for the eventual winner. their first 500 title.
Both are at their career best in the real live ranking and coincidentally they are one beside each other right now, ranked 17 (KA) and 18 (GD).
The winner will make a big step forward towards top 15.

 

[Front242]

Definitely going to watch this one.

 

[I.Haychew]

Is this match (the phinal) gonna start anytime soon?